BMW 7 Series: System Components

Park Distance Control

The Park Distance Control of the F01/F02 is identifiable by the five ultrasonic sensors on the front bumper. The fifth sensor enables a high level of reliability in obstacle recognition to be achieved despite the large front end of the F01.

Fig. 136: F01/F02 Front Bumper With Five Park Distance Control Ultrasonic Sensors

In the F01, the PDC control unit function has been integrated into the junction box electronics for the first time.

Fig. 137: Identifying PDC Ultrasonic Sensor

Fig. 138: Identifying Junction Box Electronics And Front Distribution Box

PDC CONTROL UNIT FUNCTION CHART

1. Junction box electronics with integrated PDC control unit
2. Front distribution box

Rear View Camera

In the F01, the optional rear view camera requires the vehicle to have been equipped with the PDC option. The rear view camera is located to the right of the recessed handle on the luggage compartment lid.

Fig. 139: Rear View Camera Located To Right On Luggage Compartment Lid

Side View

The F01/F02 is the first of BMW's vehicles to feature the new Side View Camera.

The function is realized by two digital cameras, one on the front right wheel housing and one on the front left wheel housing. They make it easier for the driver to pull into roads and junctions in which the driver's view to the side is obstructed.

Fig. 140: Identifying Rear View And Side View Camera

BMW SIDE VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART

1. Bumper, front wheel housing
2. Side View camera, left

The driver can activate the Side View cameras using a button in the control panel next to the gear selector lever.

BMW SIDE VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART

1. PDC and rear view camera on/off button
2. Side View button

Fig. 141: Identifying Buttons On Center Console Control Panel

The camera images are shown in the CID in splitscreen view up to a road speed of 30 km/h/19mph.

Like the rear view camera, the two side view cameras send their video signals to the TRSVC control unit along LVDS data lines.

The signals are forwarded along CVBS lines to the video switch VSW and CIC. The CIC sends image data to the CID along LVDS data lines.

The CID is where the image data are displayed.

Fig. 142: Display Camera Images On CID Screen

SIDE VIEW IMAGES REFERENCE CHART

1. Splitscreen images from the Side View cameras
2. Splitscreen images from the Side View camera on the left-side wheel housing
3. Splitscreen images from the Side View camera on the right-side wheel housing
4. Projected front of vehicle, view to left
5. Projected front of vehicle, view to right

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