New Generation of Familiar Systems
General
Nowadays, the dynamic handling systems are subdivided into three groups
according to the co-ordinate axis
that their function relates to.
Development conti
General Information
Active Roll Stabilization was first fitted on the 7 Series predecessor, the
E65/E66, and has been used in similar
form since on the E6x and E7x models.
This section only describe
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)
Control Unit
The VDM control unit is located in the passenger compartment near the
right-hand A-pillar. The VDM control
unit receives its power supply via Terminal 15N
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a distance
to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes
automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the
IMPORTANT: Only new parts may be used for replacement (repair kit)*.
*Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Catalogue
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
Secure switch unit (1) to cover (