BMW 7 Series: Introduction
Keyless Vehicle Access
Using Comfort Access, the customer can unlock and open the vehicle without active use of the ID transmitter.
Access to the vehicle can be gained from any point. It is important that the ID transmitter be located in the vehicle's immediate vicinity (approximately 5 feet). It is sufficient to have the ID transmitter somewhere on your person.
Comfort Access was first introduced on the E65 (03/2002). The system was then gradually introduced on different BMW models. There were the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X5 and X6.
The F01/F02 will have Comfort Access from the start of series production in 09/2008. Comfort Access can be ordered as an option.
The benefits of Comfort Access are:
- High level of convenience when unlocking and locking the vehicle
- Convenient and fast access to the vehicle
- Simple engine start/stop procedure
- Maximum comfort for the driver
- No more annoying hunting for keys.
The Comfort Access in the F01/F02 is based on predecessor systems and is adapted to the F01/F02. However, the entire function is now located in the Car Access System 4. For this reason, there is no separate control unit for Comfort Access in the F01/F02, in contrast to previous systems.
The vehicle is unlocked when you place your hand into the handle recess on the outside of the door and opened when you pull the door handle.
You can lock the vehicle again by subsequently pressing on the sensitive surface of the outside door handle.
For vehicles fitted with Soft Close Automatic, the Soft Close Automatic drive fully closes the vehicle door. You can then lock the vehicle again by subsequently pressing on the sensitive surface of the outside door handle.
The ID transmitter must be located in the vehicle interior in order for the engine to be started. The engine can now be started by pressing the START-STOP button and the vehicle is ready to be driven.
NOTE: In vehicles with automatic transmission, the brake pedal must be depressed in order for the engine to be started.
In vehicles with manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be depressed in order for the engine to be started.
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System Overview
Input/Output - Comfort Access
Fig. 1: Comfort Access Input/Output Diagram
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
CAS 4 Car Access System 4
Footwell module (FRM)
Junction box electronics (JB)
Emergency sta
Functions
Function Overview
Comfort Access is divided into the following functions:
Passive Entry
Passive Go
Passive Exit.
ID transmitters are required for Comfort Access to function.
An ID transmitter co
System Components
Control Unit
The Car Access System is located above the steering column on the right-hand
side.
For the Comfort Access function, the Car Access System controls the transmitting
antennas for the veh
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING EAR CLIPS
Notes
NOTE: The work steps are show on assorted components.
Ear clip must always be replaced.
To remove an ear clip, place special tool 32 1 260 at right angles to ear and
cut ear open.
Fig. 75: Removing Ear Clip Using Special Tool (32 1 260)
The
Replacing Return Line For Hydraulic Steering (From Cooler To
Steering Gear)
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and
