BMW 7 Series: Introduction
All Interior Lighting Systems
The interior lighting is based on the interior lighting on the F01/02 is
based on E90. The interior lighting
comprises the lights in the passenger compartment roof, luggage compartment,
footwell and the interior door
lights.
Exterior door lighting is provided by the courtesy lights (exterior door
handles) and the doorway lights.
The front and rear passenger compartment roof lights are in the form single
light units.
A new feature is the light for the map pocket on the backrest of the front seat.
The graphic below shows the control units that have an influence on the interior
lighting:
Fig. 68: Identifying Control Units For Interior Lighting On F01/F02
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
- Junction box module
- Advanced crash safety management
- Roof function center
- Footwell module
- Car Access System
Interior Lighting
The following provides an overview of interior lighting.
- Interior light with interior light switch
- Reading light with reading light button for driver and front passenger
- Ambient interior light for driver and front passenger
- Front and rear door pocket lights, driver's/passenger side
- Front and rear interior door handle lights, driver's/passenger side
- Front and rear sill lights, driver's/passenger side
- Front and rear doorway lights, driver's/passenger side
- Driver's/passenger side courtesy lights, front and rear
- Driver's/passenger side exterior door handle lights, front and rear
- Driver's/passenger side vanity mirror lights, front and rear*
- Driver's/passenger side footwell lights, front and rear*
- Glove compartment light
- Center console stow compartment light, front and rear
- Map pocket lights in front seat backrests
- Rear center armrest stow compartment light
- Luggage compartment lighting
* Equipment option only available in rear on F02
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Schematic System Circuit Diagram - Interior Lighting
The system circuit diagram follows the description below and provides an
overview of the full extent of all
possible interior lighting options.
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Important Control Units in the Interior Lighting System
The interior lighting on the F01/F02 is switched on and off by the footwell
module (FRM).
The roof function center (FZD) is responsible for th
Interior Lighting, Front
The components for the interior lighting in the front roof area are
integrated in the roof functions center and in
the sun visors. The footwell lighting is located on the und
SEE MORE:
Accident-related repairs:
Read and comply with NOTES ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT
DAMAGE.
If the control arm or tie rod is bent, it is essential for safety reasons to
check the spring strut piston rod for straightness.
NOTES ON REPAIRING THREADS
IMPORTANT: Install Helicoil threa
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the
vehicle is stationary only.
Electric steering wheel adjustment
General information