Table of Contents

E65/66 Model Update

Subject Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
New Engine Variant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Air Intake Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Differentiated Intake System (DISA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation of Dual Stage DISA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Crankshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Oil Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Oil Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Inlet and Exhaust Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Digital Motor Electronics DME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Lambda Oxygen Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Hot-film Air-mass Meter (HFM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chassis and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Exterior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rear End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rear Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bumper Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
IHKA Controls and Light Switch Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Vehicle Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Light Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Initial Print Date: 03/05 Revision Date: 04/05

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SMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Bi-Xenon Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Bi-Xenon Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Headlight Washer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Front Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Tail Lamp Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Tail Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Brake Force Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rear Side Marker Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Bus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Changes in the E65/E66 Bus Diagram in 03/2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Adaptive Directional Headlights and Light Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
PT-CAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Changes in the E65/E66 Bus Diagram Since 03/2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
K-CAN S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
byteflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
PT-CAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
E65/E66MU Energy Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
New Deactivation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Deactivation strategy in event of excessive closed-circuit current .35
Deactivation strategy in event of too many wake-up operations . . .35
Normal Sleep Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Detection of a Closed-Circuit Current Violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Sleep Behavior with Closed-Circuit Current Violation . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Measures for Maintaining Battery Starting Capability (SoC) . . . . . .39
Electric Loads/Consumers in Stationary Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Disconnection of Terminal 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Shortening of Run-On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Display and Control Elements (iDrive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Central Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Entertainment Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Air Conditioning Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Air Distribution Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Engine Oil Level Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Audio System Controller (ASK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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What is MP3? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
What is WMA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Operation, Display, and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
E65/66 Model Update
Model: 750i, 750Li, 760i and 760Li

Production: From March 2005

After completion of this module you will be able to:

• Know the changes to the E65/66 vehicle as of 3/2005

• Know the differences made to the N62 engine

• Familiarize yourself with the changes in the bus system

• Familiarize yourself with the new menu layout in the CID

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Introduction
The Latest generation seven series has been redesigned starting March 2005 produc-
tion. The official launch date of the 2006 model year 7 series if April 22, 2005. The
redesign focuses on these five major changes:
• More powerful engines
• Adapted chassis and suspension
• Redesigned exterior body
• Optimized energy management
• Improved iDrive operation

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Technical Data

Dimensions and Weight

E65 from 3/2005 E65 (previous)

Length mm 5039 (+10) 5029

Width mm 1902 1902

Height mm 1491 (+1) 1492

Wheelbase mm 2990 2990

Toe, Front mm 1578 1578

Toe, Rear mm 1596 1582

liters 500 500

Trunk Capacity
cubic feet 17.65 17.65

kilograms 1805 -2105 1802 - 2115

Unladen Weight
pounds 3979 - 4640 3972 - 4662
kilograms 540 - 580 505 - 580
Payload
pounds 1190 - 1278 1113 - 1278

245/55R17 245/55R17
Standard Tires
245/50R18 245/50R18

Performance Data
750i N62B50TU 670i N73B60

Cylinders/Valves per cylinder V8 / 4 V12 / 4

ccm 4798 5972
Displacement
cu.in. 292.8 364
Power Output @ rpm bhp@rpm 367@6300 445@6000

n/m@rpm 490@3400 600@3950

Max. Torque @ rpm
lb/ft@rpm 361@3400 442@3950

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) seconds 5.9 5.6

km/hr 250 250

V Max.
mi/hr 155 155

liters 88 88
Fuel Tank Capacity
gallons 23.25 23.25

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New Engine Variant
The model redesign of the E65/E66 Series is accompanied by a comprehensive revision
of the N62 engine. The N73 (twelve cylinder) engine remains unchanged.
The power output and torque of the engine has been significantly increased.
For 2006 model year, a redesigned 4.8 liter Valvetronic engine replaces the 4.4 liter
Valvetronic. This significant increase in displacement is the reason the vehicle is now
badged 750i/Li instead of 745i/Li.
The following Chart shows the difference in horsepower and torque between the two
engines:

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The major changes to the engine are:
• Air intake duct
• Differentiated intake system (DISA)
• Crankshaft
• Oil dipstick
• Oil pump
• Inlet and exhaust valves
• Spark plugs
• DME 9.2.2

Air Intake Duct

The N62B48TU engine has a larger, two-channel air intake duct used for air intake. The
use of two air boxes is solely for keeping the hood line low (aesthetics).

N62B48TU Air Intake Duct

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Raw air intake 3 Hot-film air-mass meter (HFM)

2 Intake silencer 4 Clean air flow to intake system

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Differentiated Intake System (DISA)
The previous fully variable intake system (DISA) is no longer used in the N62B48TU
engine. A two-stage intake system (DISA) is used instead.

Differentiated Intake System (DISA)

Index Explanation

1 Servomotor, cylinder bank 1

2 Differential pressure sensor

3 Servomotor, cylinder bank 2

4 Bores for fuel injectors

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Operation of Dual Stage DISA System
In the intake system a sliding sleeve (3) is located at the intake manifold for each cylinder.
The position of the sleeves determines whether the intake passage is long (1) or short (2).

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Long intake passage 3 Direction of movement of sliding sleeves

2 Short intake passage

At idle a long intake passage is set (torque setting).

From 4700 rpm (N62B48TU) the sleeves are pushed back and a short intake passage is
thereby set (power setting). When there is no flow, the sliding sleeves remain in their
respective position.
Varying the intake passages controls the pressure wave in the intake manifold in such a
way as to produce a boost effect in the high rpm range.
The sliding sleeves are driven by a servomotor assigned to each cylinder bank. The two
servomotors together with the differential pressure sensor form a single component.
The 12V servomotors are actuated by the DME via a PWM signal. While the sliding
sleeves are open (power setting), the servomotors are actuated with a 5 % PWM signal
in order to hold the sleeves in their open position. The servomotors do not have position
feedback. The sleeves can be inspected visually through the throttle valve opening. The
sleeves are opened and closed once when the ignition is turned on. This prevents the
sleeves from seizing during extended operation in the torque setting.
The bores for the fuel injectors and the connections for crankcase and tank ventilation are
located on the intake system (DISA). The intake system is made of glass-fiber reinforced
plastic.

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Crankshaft
The N62B48TU engine has a steel crankshaft. To reduce power loss due to oil churning
in the crankcase, the crankpin width has been reduced from 42 mm to 36 mm.

Oil Pump
The geometry of the oil pump is vehicle specific adapted. Oil churning losses in the
crankcase are further reduced by the modified design of the oil deflector.

Oil Dipstick
The E65 Facelift model series is equipped with an electronic oil level display. The dipstick
has a modified handle in black.

Inlet and Exhaust Valves

The stem diameter has been reduced from 6 mm to 5 mm to reduce moving masses.

Spark Plugs
The previous surface-gap spark plugs with 2 ground electrodes have been replaced by
spark plugs with the spark position brought forward and a hook electrode. This enables
better ignition of the fuel/air mixture. In the new spark plugs the center electrode is made
of platinum (replacement interval: every 100,000 km).

Digital Motor Electronics DME

The N62TU engine is equipped with the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) ME9.2.2. The
functions of the ME 9.2.2 are the same as for the previous ME 9.2 of the N62 engine
with the following changes:
• New processor
• Lambda oxygen sensor LSU 4.9
• Hot-film air-mass meter HFM 6
• Software for electronic oil level measurement.

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Lambda Oxygen Sensor
An LSU 4.9 oxygen sensor is used as the control sensor for each cylinder bank. The LSU
4.9 oxygen sensor reaches operational readiness twice as fast (10 sec.) as the LSU4.2.
This rapid starting capability is made possible by the use of a smaller ceramic element.
The outer dimensions of the oxygen sensor remain unchanged.
The previous opening for the supply of ambient air (reference air measurement) has been
dispensed with. The new sensor differs from the LSU 4.2 in that a porous layer perme-
able by air is used instead of a reference air channel. The function stays the same. The
ambient air is directed to the measuring element via the connecting cable.

Hot-film Air-mass Meter (HFM)

The HFM 6.4 is used in the N62TU engine. The sensor signal is already digitized in the
HFM 6.4. The digitized signal is sent to the DME.

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Transmission
The GA6HP26Z automatic transmissions has been optimized for all the model series in
the following respects:
• New linings on the shift clutches
• Use of new fine filters in the hydraulic system
• Newly designed converter connection
The new designation for the transmission is GA6HP28Z.
The newly designed transmission control unit GS 19.11 is used for the automatic trans-
missions. Compared to its predecessor (GS 19.04) it offers the following advantages:
• New processor with higher computing capacity and flash memory expanded from
512 KB to 1 MB
• Designed to withstand higher temperatures
• Electromagnetic compatibility considerably improved
• Reserve for further functions
• Optimization of shift quality, shifting time and hysteresis tuning.
The control unit is located on the mechatronics module in the transmission.
The housing and the pin assignments have not been changed.

GA6HP28Z

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Chassis and Suspension
There continue to be three different suspension variants as before: Newly tuned stan-
dard suspension (air suspension standard on the long versions), Sport suspension,
Electronic Damper Control
Further suspension modifications include:
• Widening of the total toe on the rear axle by 14 mm
• Redesigned cruise control (ACC II)
• 750i has 17" high performance brake on the front axle
• New steering wheel design and wheel designs
E65 750i E66 750Li E65 760i E66 760Li
Standard

Styling Number 175 175 149 89

Size 8 x 18” 8 x 18”
9 x 20”front 9 x 19”front
10 x 20”rear 10 x 19”rear
Tire 245/50R18 245/50R18 245/40R20 front 245/40R20 front
All-season or All-sea- All-season or All-sea- 275/35R20 rear 275/35R20 rear
son run-flat (no cost) son run-flat (no cost) Performance Performance
Sport Package

Styling Number 95 95
Size 9 x 19”front 9 x 19”front
10 x 19”rear 10 x 19”rear
Tire 245/45R19 front 245/45R19 front
275/40R19 rear 275/40R19 rear
Performance Performance
Optional

Styling Number 95 95 91
Size 9 x 19”front 9 x 19”front
8 x 18”
10 x 19”rear 10 x 19”rear
Tire 245/45R19 front 245/45R19 front
245/50R18
275/40R19 rear 275/40R19 rear
All-season
Performance Performance

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Exterior Design
The current BMW 7 Series has been on the market since Autumn 2001. During this
period the E65 - together with the E66 long version - has surpassed even the success-
ful predecessor model E38 in terms of sales figures. The responsibility for this sales suc-
cess lies predominantly with the US market.
The body has been redesigned all round. The vehicle boasts a new:
• Hood
• Trunk lid
• Front fenders
• Front light assembly
• Rear light assembly
• Kidney grills
• Accentuated side skirt
• Front bumper cover
• Rear Bumper cover
• Wheel well covers
• Fog Lights

Changes to the E65/66 Body

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Front End
At the front end the headlights, the front grill, the bumper trim, the hood and the front
fenders have been changed.
The light rings around the high-beam headlights are now completely enclosed. Bi-xenon
active (AHL controlled) headlights are included as standard.
The fog lights are bigger and are accommodated in separate openings.
The air intake in the bumper trim is equipped with three grills. The openings are adapted
for the brakes, new engine, and ACC II (option).
The front grille is now wider (14 chrome plated vertical bars per kidney) and their outer
contours run almost parallel to the headlight contours.
The front fenders have been modified in the area of the headlights. Due to the new head-
light shape and the new front grill, the hood has also been redesigned. The hood and
fenders are still made of aluminium.
The wheel arch trims, bumper trim carriers and bonnet insulation trim have also been
redesigned.

E65/E66 Front View

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Attachment Parts for Front Bumper Trim

Index Explanation

1 Right headlight washer system cover

2 Bumper trim

3 Left headlight washer system cover

4 Left fog light trim

5 Left grille

6 Middle grille

7 Right grille

8 Cover for bolted towing lug

9 Right fog light trim

10 Front right rubbing strip with chrome strip and locator for two PDC sensors

11 Number plate base plate

12 Front left rubbing strip with chrome strip and locator for two PDC sensors

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Rear End

Rear Lights
The newly designed rear lights with fibre-optic (wave guide) technology tail lights give the
car an exclusive night-time design with outstanding visibility.
The outer contours of the rear lights in the side panels have stayed the same. The rear
quarter panels have not been changed.

Bumper Trim
The bumper trim has also been redesigned. The side rubbing strips are slightly shorter
and no longer stretch to the wheel well opening. The exhaust tailpipes are covered by the
bumper trim.

Trunk Lid
The design features of the trunk lid have also been altered.
The three-part light surround has been replaced by two larger-sized rear lights which
merge almost seamlessly into the rear lights in the quarter panels.
Other new features next to the BMW badge with chrome frame are the country-specific
number plate trim and the long chrome strip which visually connects the reversing lights
to each other. In addition, the new number plate lights and the new trunk lid lock are inte-
grated in the trunk lid.
The trunk lid trim panel is adapted to the new trunk lid. The bulbs in the rear fog/reversing
lights can be easily replaced by unclipping the corresponding trim panels. The trunk lid
lock is located to the right of the number plate light and is not longer directly visible.

E65/E66 Rear View

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All three rubbing strips and the impact absorber can be removed from the outside.
The points at which the bumper trim is connected to the body have not changed (red
arrows on picture below).
Structural changes to the front and rear bumper trims have increased the length of the
car by 10 mm. Thus the new length is 5039 mm for the E65 and 5179 mm for the E66.

Attachment Parts for Rear Bumper Trim

Index Explanation

1 Rear bumper trim

2 Rear right rubbing strip with

3 Cover for bolted towing lug

4 Rear middle rubbing strip with chrome strip and locators for four PDC sensors

5 Impact absorber

6 Rear right rubbing strip with chrome strip

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Interior Design
The interior is now even more appealing and of higher-quality thanks to the use of new
materials, colors and surfaces.
For example, all the trims and the fresh-air grills which are in the immediate field of vision
of the occupants are coated with superior quality paint (titanium instead of dark silver).
The headliner trims are coated with structural soft paint in the corresponding headliner
color (beige, black or stone-grey).
The decorative trims now also come in new, superior-quality wood designs. "American
walnut" replaces "black cherry" in the basic equipment specification. The fine wood
design light or dark "variegated ash" is available as an option.
Many individual parts such as e.g. locking knobs, inside door handles, frames of drinks
holders etc. are modeled in pearl-effect chrome.

Interior View of Facelift Vehicle

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Controller
The increase in quality can also be seen from the example of the controller. The controller
has a new shape and is made from a new material. It is designed in a so-called mono-
sandwich with leather insert. The leather insert has a practical as well as a visual benefit
for the customer in that it is equally pleasant to touch when hot or cold. The controller
trim has a new shiny finish thanks to the titanium paint.

Index Explanation
1 Leather insert

2 Controller in pearl-effect chrome

3 Titanium painted controller trim

Steering Wheel
The design of the steering wheel has also been changed. The airbag impact pad now
has slightly curved edges at the top and bottom. The steering wheel comes in the same
color as the instrument panel trim.

Redesigned Steering Wheel Original Steering Wheel

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IHKA Controls and Light Switch Center
The IHKA controls and the light switch center have been visually enhanced. The rotary
knobs are modeled in pearl-effect chrome.
The buttons or the button groups and the rotary knobs are set off by an “island type” or
“floating” design. The corresponding trims are coated with high-quality paint (titanium).
The OFF button and defrost button have changed places.

Controls for IHKA

Index Explanation

1 Switch OFF button (new position)

2 Left interior air supply controller and defrost button (new position)

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Vehicle Lighting
The following system components are installed for the exterior lighting:
• Control units
– Light module
– Power module
– Stepping motor controller
– Control unit for bi-xenon headlight
• Headlights (with parking lights/low beam/high beam and direction indicators)
• Fog lights
• Front additional direction indicators
• Rear light cluster
– Tail light
– Brake light
– Rear fog light
– Reverse light
– Direction indicator
– Third brake light
• Lights operating unit
• Steering column switch cluster
– Steering column switch, high beam/headlight flasher
– Steering column switch, direction indicator lights
• Sensors.

Control Units
Light Module
The LM light module contains the complete functions for controlling the exterior lights.
Cars with adaptive directional headlights no longer have a separate AHL control unit.
The functions of the AHL control unit are integrated in the LM. The housing and the
plug coding of the LM are not changed.
The LM receives the information from the PT-CAN (yaw rate, road speed and steering
angle) for controlling the adaptive directional headlights via its own PT-CAN connection.

Power Module
The power module provides the power for the light module (special loads/consumers
terminal).

SMC
The stepping motor controller is located on the side on the bi-xenon headlight.
The stepped motor controller controls and monitors the movement of the stepping
motors of the adaptive directional headlight and headlight vertical aim control.
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Lighting System Circuit Diagram

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Legend for System Circuit Diagram

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Additional direction indicator, left 27 Safety and gateway module SGM

2 Direction indicator, front left 28 Trailer module AHM

3 Stepping motors 29 Power module PM

4 Parking light, left 30 Rain/light sensor RLS

5 High beam shutter, left 31 Comfort Access CA

6 Bi-xenon high beam/low beam headlight, left 32 Ride-height sensor, rear

7 High beam light, left 33 Direction indicator, rear right

8 Front fog light, left 34 Tail light, right 1

Stepping motor controller SMC for
9 adaptive directional headlight, left
35 Brake light, right

10 Control unit for bi-xenon high beam headlight, left 36 Rear fog light, right/brake force display, right

11 Front fog light, right 37 Tail light, right 2

12 High beam light, right 38 Reversing light, right

13 Bi-xenon high beam/low beam headlight, right 39 License plate light, right

14 High beam shutter, right 40 Raised brake light

15 Parking light, right 41 Number plate light, left

16 Stepping motors 42 Reversing light, left

17 Direction indicator, front right 43 Tail light, left 2

Stepping motor controller SMC for
18 adaptive directional headlight, right
44 Rear fog light, left/brake force display, left

19 Control unit for bi-xenon headlight, left 45 Brake light, left

20 Additional direction indicator, right 46 Tail light, left 1

21 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 47 Direction indicator, rear left

22 Digital Motor Electronics DME 48 Hazard warning switch

23 Brake light switch BLS 49 Light module LM

24 Car access system 2 (CAS 2) 50 Light switch

Steering column switch, high
25 beam/direction indicator lights
51 Ride-height sensor, front

26 Steering column switch cluster (SZL)

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Bi-Xenon Control Unit
The bi-xenon control unit is mounted on the bi-xenon headlight. It provides the voltage
supply and ignition voltage for the bi-xenon lamp.

Bi-Xenon Headlights
The E65/E66 has new headlights. The headlights have a new contour line and a com-
pletely new internal design. Front direction indicators are only available in white and the
only variant available for the US is bi-xenon with adaptive directional headlight control.
The light for the parking light rings is generated by a common bulb and directed via the
fibre optics to the parking light rings.

Index Explanation

1 Front direction indicator

2 Parking light rings

3 Bi-xenon high beam/low beam light

4 High beam light

Headlight Mounting Screw Position

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Design of Bi-Xenon Headlight

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Adjusting screw 7 Ventilation hose

2 D1S lamp (replaceable) 8 Stepping motor controller SMC (replaceable)

3 Direction indicator (replaceable) 9 Bulb for parking light (replaceable)

4 Adjusting screw 10 Control unit for bi-xenon light

5 Stepping motor (replaceable) 11 Ventilation hose

6 Bulb for high beam light (replaceable)

Light Number (per car) Power [W] (per light)

Front parking light 2 10
High beam light 2 55
Bi-xenon 2 35
Front direction indicator 4 21
Additional direction indicator 2 5
Fog light 2 55
Side-marker lamp (US only) 2 5

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Headlight Washer System
From March 2005 production, the headlight washer system will be included in the basic
equipment specification in all E65/E66 models. The high pressure nozzle is no longer
attached to the headlight but attached to the carrier of the bumper trim. The nozzle is
aligned in such a way that only the lens in the area of the low beam light is cleaned. The
shape of the nozzle and its cover cap have been adapted to the new design.

Index Explanation
1 High pressure nozzle
2 Retaining screws

Front Fog Light

The front fog light has been modified. It is the same as the fog light of the E60 with a
new housing and a new trim.
The procedure for removing the fog light has changed. It is necessary to remove the front
assembly underside protection in order to remove the fog light. Then unclip the fog light
trim and release the retaining screw. Finally unclip the fog light towards the rear.

Index Explanation

1 Fog light

2 Adjustment screw

3 Retaining screw

4 Fog light trim

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Tail Lamp Assemblies
The rear light cluster of the E65/E66 is split into two parts (formerly three parts). One part
is integrated in the side panel of the body while the other part is integrated in the trunk lid.
The outer contour and the mounting of the rear lights in the quarter panels have not
changed but the internal design has been completely changed.
The rear lights in the trunk lid are newly designed. Only white direction indicators and sil-
ver bulbs for the rear direction indicators are available.

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Tail light 6 Tail light 2

2 Brake light 7 Rear deflector 2

3 Reverse light 8 Rear direction indicator

4 Rear fog light/brake force display 9 Side marker light

5 Rear reflector 1

Light Number Power [W] (per light)

per car
Tail light 1 2 x 4 LEDs
Tail light 2 2 x 4 LEDs
Brake light 2 x 16 LEDs
Reversing light 2 16
Rear direction indicator 2 21
Rear fog light/brake force display 2 21
Rear side marker 2 x 2 LEDs

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Tail Lights
The tail lights of the E65/E66 have fibre-optic waveguides similar to the E39 sport wagon.
Each of the two tail lights (right or left side of the car) comprises two fibre-optic modules
that are each made up of four fibre-optic waveguides. The four fibre-optic waveguides are
arranged one on top of the other and each supplied with light by an LED. Because the
four LEDs are connected in series, the entire rear light section must be replaced if one
LED fails.
The advantage of fibre-optic technology lies in the fact that LEDs have a significantly
longer service life and a lower energy requirement than conventional bulbs. The illumina-
tion of the tail light is considerably more uniform than that of a bulb, which is bright in the
middle and grows much darker towards the edges. Another reason for using this technol-
ogy is that the design simply looks better.

Index Explanation

1 Supply points for wave guide

Brake Light
The left and right brake lights are each generated by 16 LEDs. Unlike the parking light
LEDs, the brake LEDs are connected in parallel, i.e. if one LED fails the other LEDs
remain operational. The LED module can be replaced. When the brake light is actuated,
tail light 1 is also switched on - even if the light was not switched on. The high-mounted
brake light remains unchanged.

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Brake Force Display
The rear fog lights are also used for the brake force displays (two-stage brake lights).
The car speed must be > 5 km/h for the brake force displays to be activated.
And at least one of the following conditions must also be satisfied:
• Braking deceleration > 5 m/s2 and/or
• Control intervention by the anti-lock braking system.
The information on car speed, braking deceleration and control intervention by the anti-
lock braking system is received by the light module in the form of CAN messages from
the DSC. The light module activates the brake force display when the above mentioned
conditions are satisfied.
The brake force display remains activated until the driver lets off the brake pedal.

Rear Side Marker Light

The rear tail lamp is equipped with two extra LEDs which shine through
openings in the side trim directly as a side-marker lamp.
These LEDs cannot be replaced.

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Bus Overview
Changes in the E65/E66 Bus Diagram in 03/2005

Adaptive Directional Headlights and Light Module

When adaptive directional headlights were introduced, it was necessary to connect the
AHL control unit to the PT-CAN.
The AHL control unit will be removed from the vehicle in 03/2005 because this function is
to be taken over by the LM light module. The light module receives the information from
the PT-CAN (yaw rate, road speed and steering angle) via a direct PT-CAN connection.

MOST
The KHI headphones interface KHI and LOGIC7 control units have changed places in
the MOST ring.

PT-CAN
Active Cruise Control II ACC II is used instead of Active Cruise Control ACC.

Changes in the E65/E66 Bus Diagram Since 03/2004

There have already been some changes in the bus structure due to the ISIS in 03/2004

K-CAN S
The RDC control unit was removed because the tire monitoring function was taken over
by the Run Flat Indicator software in the DSC.
Dropping of the KHA module (headphones connection) as a control unit on the K-CAN.
The jacks of the headphone connections for rear-compartment entertainment are con-
nected directly to the KHI (headphones interface).

MOST
Extended to to include the SDARS (Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services) control unit.

byteflight
The satellites are connected directly to the SGM (Safety and Gateway Module) through
integration of the SIM in the gateway module. The star structure of the byteflight has
been retained. The SGM serves as the main gateway for the entire bus system.

PT-CAN
The PT-CAN has been extended to include the a second DME control unit. This was
deemed necessary when the 12-cylinder engine was introduced in the 760i/iL.

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E65/66 Bus Topology Chart

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E65/E66MU Energy Management
The CAS and DME control units are no longer powered by separate outputs on the
power module. These control units are combined together with the light module, the
instrument cluster and the FBD (remote control receiver) on a common connection.
This output is known as Terminal 30 Special loads/consumers (Kl. 30SV). This terminal
can be switched by means of a hardware alteration in the power module.

Index Explanation

1 Power Module

2 Terminal 30B

3 Terminal 30U

4 Terminal 30SV (special loads/consumers)

5 Light Module

6 Instrument Cluster

7 Car Access System (CAS)

8 Digital Motor Electronics (DME)

9 Remote Control Receiver (FBD)

10 Power Distribution, Rear

11 Power Distribution, Front

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New Deactivation Strategy
In the previous concept of power module deactivation, only the path of terminal 30
loads/consumers (term. 30B and term. 30U) was de-energized in the event of a closed
circuit current fault. Only the current at term. 30U and term. 30B was evaluated to detect
this fault.
What is new is that terminal 30SV can now also be switched. However current measure-
ment is not possible at terminal 30SV. Increased closed-circuit current consumption is
detected indirectly by monitoring bus communication on the K-CAN.
If bus communication is present without reason, terminal 30SV is briefly disconnected
from the power supply.
In this way it is possible to rectify possible problems caused by faulty software because
the control units should switch back into sleep mode properly after the restart. The infor-
mation on a problem however is stored in the power module and the workshop can
search for a fault in the affected control units at terminal 30SV.
Disconnection of term. 30SV is performed only if term. 30B and term. 30U were already
disconnected beforehand or at the same time and if none of the light functions (parking
lights, hazard warning system) is switched on.

Deactivation strategy in event of excessive closed-circuit current

1. Reset of terminal 30U and terminal 30B in event of violation of the closed-circuit
current threshold (as previously)
2. Disconnection of terminal 30U and terminal 30B in event of renewed violation of
the closed-circuit current threshold (as previously)
3. Reset of terminal 30SV for 10 seconds (new) if the bus users on the K-CAN (PM,
CAS, LM, instrument cluster, DWA) have not gone to sleep within 5 minutes of
terminals 30U and 30B being disconnected.
The "Term. 30SV reset" procedure is carried out only once within a closed-circuit
current monitoring phase as this action causes the entire vehicle electrical system
to be cut in (high current consumption).

Deactivation strategy in event of too many wake-up operations

1. Disconnection of terminal 30U and terminal 30B if the wake-up counter threshold is
reached, currently 30 wake-up operations
2. Reset of terminal 30SV for 10 seconds (new) if the bus users on the K-CAN (PM,
CAS, LM, instrument cluster, DWA) have not gone to sleep within 5 minutes of ter-
minals 30U and 30B being disconnected.

Note: The connected control units are not operational during the period when
terminal 30SV is deactivated. The car cannot be unlocked with the
remote control during this phase.

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It is still possible to open the car door with the mechanical key, but this results in an alarm
being triggered if a movement in the passenger compartment is detected as the anti-
theft alarm system is still armed and responds as if for example a window has been bro-
ken. The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated by inserting the ID sensor in the CAS slot,
whereby disarming is signalled to the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle electrical sys-
tem is activated.

Note: The instrument cluster retains the data on account of the brief discon-
nection (10 seconds). Only the clock is slow by the corresponding time.

Normal Sleep Procedure

In a "normal" car sleep procedure, the CAN bus goes to sleep a few minutes after "termi-
nal R OFF". After 16 minutes the PM sends the signal to deactivate the loads/consumers
and the bus is woken up briefly in the process. The "VA_Roof" driver is deactivated and
the CAN bus goes to sleep again. After 60 minutes have elapsed (codable value if no
telephone/EGS logs in as a load/consumer in stationary mode 16 minutes) the
"VA_Body" driver is also deactivated, by means of which a current of approx. 200 mA for
relay activation for VA_K is likewise omitted. The power module then goes into closed-cir-
cuit current monitoring mode.

Detection of a Closed-Circuit Current Violation

During closed-circuit current monitoring the power module measures the voltage value
every 5 seconds and the current value every 60 seconds.
The power module goes into increased closed-circuit monitoring mode in the event of a
closed-circuit current violation (I > 80 mA). Here the power module determines the pre-
sent current value every 1.5 seconds over a waiting period of 8 minutes. During this peri-
od the vehicle electrical system is given the opportunity to accept a normal closed-circuit
current again.
If during the 8 minutes a current is detected which is below the closed-circuit current
threshold of 80 mA for longer than one minute, the waiting period is started again and the
power module goes into closed-circuit current monitoring mode again.
If the closed-circuit current violation persists after the waiting period has elapsed, the
shutdown counter is started (90 seconds).
Then a general reset is performed. General reset means that all loads/consumers sup-
plied by the power module with the exception of terminal 30SV and the anti-theft alarm
system are disconnected from the battery for 30 seconds. Then the closed-circuit current
is monitored for a further 8 minutes.
If the closed-circuit current violation persists, the shutdown counter is started again (90
seconds). Then all the loads/consumers are deactivated (with the exception of terminal
30SV and the anti-theft alarm system).
If a further closed-circuit current violation is indirectly determined via bus activity over a
time period of 5 minutes, a one-off reset of terminal 30SV is performed for 10 seconds.

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Sleep Procedure Without Closed-Circuit Current Violation

Index Explanation

1 Terminal R "OFF"
After 16 minutes the PM sends the signal to deactivate the loads/consumers and the
2 bus is woken up briefly in the process.
The "VA_Roof" driver is deactivated and the CAN bus goes to sleep again.
After 60 minutes have elapsed (codable value if no telephone fitted 16 minutes) the
3 "VA_Body" driver is also deactivated.
The power module then goes into closed-circuit current monitoring mode.

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Sleep Behavior with Closed-Circuit Current Violation

Sleep Behavior with Closed-Circuit Current Violation

Index Explanation

1 Terminal R "OFF"

After 16 minutes the PM sends the signal to deactivate the loads/consumers and the bus is woken up
2 briefly in the process. The "VA_Roof" driver is deactivated and the CAN bus goes to sleep again.

After 60 minutes have elapsed (codable value if no telephone fitted 16 minutes) the "VA_Body" driver is
3 also deactivated. The power module then goes into closed-circuit current monitoring mode.

Closed-circuit current violation with 500 mA.

4 The current violation at the end of the waiting period of 8 minutes persists.

Entry in the fault memory with the associated current value. The CAN bus is woken up and the
shutdown counter started for 90 seconds. A general reset is performed for 30 seconds when the
5 shutdown counter expires.
Simply the KL30SV driver and the power supply for the anti-theft alarm system are not disconnected.

The current violation at the end of the second waiting period of 8 minutes persists.
6 The CAN bus is woken up again and the shutdown counter started again for 90 seconds.

Terminal 30U, terminal 30B and all other drivers are disconnected from the battery when the
7 shutdown counter expires.
Sole exception: KL30SV and the power supply for the anti-theft alarm system are not disconnected.

8 One or more control units (LM, IKE, CAS, DME) is/are active for longer than 5 minutes.

9 Reset of KL30SV for 10 seconds (if no light function is active).

10 Reset of KL30SV for 10 seconds (if no light function is active).

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Measures for Maintaining Battery Starting Capability (SoC)
Electric Loads/Consumers in Stationary Mode
Certain loads/consumers may be active even when closed-circuit current monitoring of
the power module is already running. This is necessary for various reasons:
• Legally required electric loads, e.g. parking lights, hazard warning system
• Convenience for the customer, e.g. radio function, telephone
These loads/consumers must be excluded from the closed-circuit monitoring system in
order to avoid misinterpretation in the power module. For this purpose, these loads/con-
sumers must log in with the power module. In turn, the power module recognizes the
activity and accepts the higher power consumption. When these systems are deactivat-
ed, the corresponding control units log off from the power module.

Disconnection of Terminal 30
In the previous concept of power module deactivation, terminal 30 (term. 30U and term.
30B) was not disconnected in the case of a car without a closed-circuit current violation.
A slow drop in the capacity of the car battery (SoC = state of charge) below the starting
capability limit without a discernible reason was possible and this effect was counteracted
by no action of the power module.
The following function is new:
When loads/consumers are logged off, a codable waiting time (currently 5 minutes)
ensues from the point "terminal R OFF".
Term. 30U and term. 30B are disconnected from the battery when the state of charge
drops below the starting capability limit.
This disconnection is not preceded by a "general reset".

Index Explanation

1 Starting capability limit

2 Terminal R “OFF”

3 Disconnection of terminal 30U and 30B

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 Shortening of Run-On Time
Before Facelift (3/2005) - The power module deactivation in a car with a closed-circuit
current fault, a further battery disconnection on account of a closed-circuit current viola-
tion takes place only after a run-on time of 60 minutes (16 minutes).
As a result of this long run-on time the state of battery charge could drop far below the
value of the starting capability limit without an intervention by the power module.

As of 3/2005 - The improvement of the new deactivation strategy becomes apparent

with a renewed activation of the loads/consumers (by a terminal change or unlocking of
the car) in the event of a previously ascertained closed circuit current violation or an
extended starting capability limit which has already been reached.
In this case, closed-circuit current monitoring already begins after 2 minutes (normally 60
minutes). Together with the fixed waiting period of 8 minutes, it would therefore take a
maximum of 10 minutes until the shutdown counter is started.
The shortened run-on time is reset again as soon as the power module has registered an
"engine running" status once.

Index Explanation Index Explanation

1 Extended starting capability limit 4 Change of terminal status or unlocking via FBD

2 Starting capability limit 5 2nd deactivation by power module

3 1st deactivation by power module 6 Change of terminal status or unlocking via FBD

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Display and Control Elements (iDrive)
Controller
The iDrive controller has changed in appearance. The control knob and base are
painted in a higher quality titanium finish and contains a leather insert. The operating
principle of the controller has not changed.
The controller can be moved in eight directions to select the submenus. The controller
is turned/pressed to select the functions. By pressing the menu button, the customer
returns from each submenu immediately to the main menu. The customer can use the
freely programmable button to call up a frequently used function more quickly.

Index Explanation

1 Controller

2 Button for main menu

3 Button for speech processing system

New Controller

Central Display
The graphics of the user interface in the central display have been modified. The main
menu still features the eight submenus, four of which (Communication, Navigation,
Entertainment, Air Conditioning) are now color-coded the same as in the E60. The new
shape of the controller is now depicted in the main menu.

Sub-Menu Color

Communication Blue

Navigation Green

Entertainment Orange

Air Conditioning Red

All others Brown

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Note: The changes in the structure of the submenus will be shown using the
Entertainment submenu as an example.

Entertainment Submenu
The Entertainment submenu is structured in accordance with the two-list principle. The
left list contains the higher-level functions and the right list the lower-level functions. The
list which is active is displayed in a lighter shade.
There is no background graphic.

Note: Switching between the two list is performed by turning the controller and
not by pushing in the desired direction.

An arrow appears for the scroll function if the lists contain more lines than can be shown
in the display. The activated function is marked by a tick or check symbol. The toolbox
(e.g. Traffic Program TP) is always located in the same place. The activated toolbox is
indicated by a green LED.

Index Explanation

1 Activated function is indicated by a tick/checkmark

2 Active list

3 Current position in submenu

4 Options/Passive list

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Air Conditioning Submenu
Air Distribution Function
The air distribution settings for driver and front passenger are displayed on the center of
the control display screen. The established symbols are used for air distribution. The
activation of an air distribution button is indicated by a green LED - orange symbols.
The automatic program can be set in the following three stages:
• Soft
• Medium
• Intensive.

Index Explanation

1 Bottom air distribution (driver) not active; current position on side

2 Middle air distribution (driver) not active

3 Air temperature setting

4 Top air distribution (driver and front passenger) not active

5 Middle air distribution (front passenger) is active

6 Bottom air distribution (front passenger) is active

7 Back to Air Conditioning submenu

8 Graphic representation of position of air distribution in car (preview principle)

9 Automatic program (driver's side) is active

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Engine Oil Level Display
The E65/E66 is equipped with an electronic oil level display. The present oil level is
indicated in the central display when the car is moving or when it is stationary with the
engine running.
To activate the "Engine oil level" display in the On-board Data submenu, select the Oil
level function.
Possible indications:
• "Engine oil level OK"
• "Oil level at minimum. Top up 1l engine oil"
• "Oil level below minimum. Top up 1l engine oil"
• "Engine oil level too high"
• "Measurement not possible at present".
The dipstick is still fitted and has a modified handle in black. The customer only receives
a description of the engine oil level display in the central display in the Owner's Manual.

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Entertainment
There are two redesigned modules on the facelift with respect to the entertainment sys-
tem. They are:
• ASK
• CD changer

Audio System Controller (ASK)

In addition to the new trim shape and paint finish, the audio system controller now has
two extra buttons:
• AM/FM button for directly switching the radio to and between AM/FM reception
• MODE button for changing next audio source.

Audio System Controller

Index Explanation

1 Rotary push button for switching on/off and volume control of audio system

2 CD drive slide-in compartment

3 Eject button

4 Search button

5 AM/FM button

6 MODE button

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CD Changer
The CD changer available for the E65/66 facelift (Option 672) now supports the playback
of CDs with MP3 and WMA files. The MP3/WMA files are decoded in the CD changer.

What is MP3?
• Stands for MPEG Layer 3 (MPEG = Moving Pictures Expert Group)
• Is a music compression method. It is based on the formats originally designed for
digital sound or picture transmission (MPEG 1 or 2)
• It requires 8 to 12 times less storage space for virtual CD quality. Approximately
10 audio CDs in compressed form can be stored on a standard 640 MB data CD.
• It was developed by the German Fraunhofer Institute for integrated circuits
(Fraunhofer IIS Audio).

What is WMA?
• Like MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a compression method for audio
data that produces a sound with more detail than MP3 at low bit rates (up to approxi-
mately112 kbit/s).

Operation, Display, and Playback

The CD changer is operated by means of the controller.
Information such as folder name, music track, or artist are shown in the central display.
Detailed information based on ID3 tags can also be represented. ID3 tags contain
additional information that is added to the music data.
If a basic audio system is installed, the decoded data of the CD is sent as digital signals
via the MOST to the ASK. Here they are converted to analogue data and output via the
amplifier and the speakers.
If a 'Top-HiFi' system (Logic7) is installed, the decoded audio data are transmitted in digi-
tal form via the MOST from the CD changer directly to the Top-HiFi amplifier, from where
it is output.
The CDs are played back even when the CD changer is simultaneously holding CDs with
MP3 files, WMA files, and "normal" audio data.
Display of ID Tags

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