This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g.,
General information
There are various options to search for and
download an upgrade:
Automatic.
Via iDrive.
Via BMW Connected app.
Automatic download
The available data for Remote Software Upgrad
General Information
When driven vigorously or on an uneven road surface, a vehicle tends to
respond with undesirable body
movements. BMW first developed Vertical Dynamics Control for the E70 and was
able to effectively reduce
such body motion as a result.
VDC improves the following driver-percept
OVERVIEW OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Fig. 153: Overview Of Electronic Components
Pulse generator
Brake pad wear sensor
ICM control unit
DSC control unit
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING ICM CONTROL UNIT
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DAMAGE (ESD prote