BMW 7 Series: System Components
Lane Departure Warning
In the F01/F02, a front facing video camera and the corresponding button in the BEFAS control panel indicate that the vehicle is equipped with the lane departure warning.
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Fig. 102: Video Camera For Lane Departure Warning
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Fig. 103: Display Lane Departure Warning Control Panel
The image data recorded by the video camera are transmitted to the KAFAS control unit along an LVDS data line. The video camera and the control unit are the components that are fundamental to the lane departure warning's range of functions.
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Fig. 104: Identifying KAFAS Control Unit With PT-CAN And Lane Departure
Warning Camera With
LVDS
KAFAS CONTROL UNIT WITH PT-CAN REFERENCE CHART
- KAFAS control unit with PT-CAN
- Lane departure warning video camera with LVDS connection to KAFAS control unit
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Fig. 105: Identifying KAFAS Control Unit Driver Footwell And Central Module
KAFAS CONTROL UNIT DRIVER FOOTWELL REFERENCE CHART
- KAFAS control unit Driver's footwell
- Central gateway module (ZGM)
High-beam Assistant
In combination with the lane departure warning, the high-beam assistant function shares the same video camera and the same KAFAS control unit.
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Fig. 106: Identifying KAFAS Control Unit With PT-CAN And Lane Departure
Warning Camera With
LVDS
KAFAS CONTROL UNIT WITH PT-CAN REFERENCE CHART
- KAFAS control unit with PT-CAN
- Lane departure warning video camera with LVDS connection to KAFAS control unit
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Functional Principal
Lane Departure Warning
The lane departure warning causes the steering wheel to vibrate to warn the
driver that the vehicle is threatening
to leave the current lane without driver intending it to do s
Display And Control Concept
The lane departure warning can be switched on as of terminal 15 ON.
When the ignition is switched on, the lane departure warning system always
reverts to the state that was active
when the vehicle w
Operation And Indication
In order for the driver to be able to activate and use the high-beam
assistant, the light switch must first be set to
Automatic or light switch position II.
In the F01/F02, the high-beam assistant h
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