BMW 7 Series: Introduction
BMW Steering Systems - Innovative and technically always something special
Since the introduction of the first EPS electric power steering system on the E85 in 2002, the variety of technical innovations on steering systems has rapidly expanded. Before then the following systems were used:
- Hydraulic power steering
- Speed-sensitive power steering (Servotronic)
The next major step with steering systems then came with the E60 and the revolutionary Active Steering system, which not only had the Servotronic function but also incorporated speed-sensitive modulation of the steering angle.
BMW also improved the electric power steering (EPS) system and used it in a variety of forms.
The main difference between hydraulic and electric power steering is in the method of generating the power assistance force that reduces the amount of force that the driver has to apply to the steering wheel.
In order to further inventively optimize the advantages of Active Steering on the new 7 Series, Integrated Active Steering has now been developed and is described in this document.
Current BMW Steering Systems
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System Overview
Integrated Active Steering
General Details
Integrated Active Steering is an innovative and logical development of the
Active Steering system developed by
BMW.
With Active Steering, a steering angle
Functions
Steering Systems
Implementation of the Integrated Active Steering function has essentially
been made possible by the new ICM
system complex on the F01/F02.
The Servotronic function including valve c
Higher-level Dynamic Handling Control
Centralized Dynamic Handling Control
The interventions by the dynamic handling control systems are performed with
the aim of improving agility and
traction. Quite obviously, they also re-stabilize th
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight Vertical Aim
Adjuster
WARNING: Version with xenon headlights:
Danger to life due to high voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with
lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Necessary preliminary
Active seat ventilation
Concept
Integrated fans in the seat and armrest areas
provide a comfortable seat temperature.
Overview
Front
Active seat ventilation
Rear
Active seat ventilation
Switching on
Press the button once for each
ventilation
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
The ven
