In order to meet the high quality requirements that apply to the telephone system of the F01/F02, several antennas are installed in the vehicle, with the configuration depending on equipment trim level.
The following antennas are used for this purpose:
Fig. 35: Identifying Telephone Antenna System
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Emergency-call GSM antenna
The emergency-call GSM antenna is needed for the ASSIST service so it is installed in combination with the Telematics Control Unit. "Preparation for mobile phone with Bluetooth interface".
Bluetooth antenna
The Bluetooth antenna is a newly designed component. It is smaller than the predecessor model, which means that it can be accommodated in the roof.
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Fig. 36: Identifying Bluetooth Antenna Connection To TCU
There are two different locations for the Bluetooth antenna. The position actually occupied depends on whether or not the car is fitted with the slide/tilt sunroof option.
Fig. 37: Identifying Bluetooth Antenna
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Bluetooth antenna without slide/tilt sunroof (in middle of roof)
Bluetooth antenna with slide/tilt sunroof (on B pillar)
Roof antenna
The roof antenna is in the middle of the roof, toward the trailing edge. Depending on the equipment installed, the car might have two GSM antennas (roof 1 and roof 2). Both are inside the housing of the roof antenna.
Overview of the GSM antennas installed and relationship to optional extras:
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