BMW F48 Installation guide
Technical�training.
Product�information.
BMW�Service
F48�Information�and�Communication
General�information
Symbols�used
The�following�symbol�is�used�in�this�document�to�facilitate�better�comprehension�or�to�draw�attention
to�very�important�information:
Contains�important�safety�information�and�information�that�needs�to�be�observed�strictly�in�order�to
guarantee�the�smooth�operation�of�the�system.
Information�status�and�national-market�versions
BMW�Group�vehicles�meet�the�requirements�of�the�highest�safety�and�quality�standards.�Changes
in�requirements�for�environmental�protection,�customer�benefits�and�design�render�necessary
continuous�development�of�systems�and�components.�Consequently,�there�may�be�discrepancies
between�the�contents�of�this�document�and�the�vehicles�available�in�the�training�course.
This�document�basically�relates�to�the�European�version�of�left-hand�drive�vehicles.�Some�operating
elements�or�components�are�arranged�differently�in�right-hand�drive�vehicles�than�shown�in�the
graphics�in�this�document.�Further�differences�may�arise�as�a�result�of�the�equipment�specification�in
specific�markets�or�countries.
Additional�sources�of�information
Further�information�on�the�individual�topics�can�be�found�in�the�following:
• Owner's�Handbook
• Integrated�Service�Technical�Application.
Contact:�conceptinfo@bmw.de
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The�information�contained�in�this�document�forms�an�integral�part�of�the�technical�training�of�the
BMW�Group�and�is�intended�for�the�trainer�and�participants�in�the�seminar.�Refer�to�the�latest�relevant
information�systems�of�the�BMW�Group�for�any�changes/additions�to�the�technical�data.
Information�status:�June�2015
BV-72/Technical�Training
F48�Information�and�Communication
Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
2. Headunits.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Overview�of�headunits................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Media�System..............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2.1. Media�system�........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2. Navigation�systems........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3. Comparison....................................................................................................................................................................................7
3. Speaker�Systems..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1. Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2. Components.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.1. Hi-fi�system....................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.2. Hi-fi�system�Harman�Kardon®................................................................................................................... 11
4. Telephone�Systems..............................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2. Hands-free�system..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
4.2.1. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................17
4.3. Enhanced�USB�and�Bluetooth�with�Smartphone�Integration...................................................... 18
4.3.1. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................19
4.4. Bluetooth�antenna............................................................................................................................................................................................20
5. Antenna�Systems.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2. Components.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.3. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
6. Android�Devices......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.2. Comparison�of�Android�and�iOS...............................................................................................................................................27
6.3. Function............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
6.3.1. USB�mode...................................................................................................................................................................................28
6.3.2. Accessory�mode................................................................................................................................................................29
6.3.3. Accessory�mode�activation..............................................................................................................................30
F48�Information�and�Communication
1.�Introduction
1
This�section�is�intended�to�provide�an�overview�of�the�information�and�communication�systems
used�in�the�F48.
With�the�new�Headunit,�the�F48�reaches�another�milestone�in�the�area�of�multimedia�technology.
F48�Information�and�Communication
2.�Headunits
2
2.1.�Overview�of�headunits
The�equipment�of�the�different�headunits�can�be�found�in�the�following�table:
Optional
equipment
Headunit CID Controller Navigation
Media�system
(standard
equipment)
Headunit 6.5" 5-button No
Navigation
Business�(SA6UN)
Headunit�with
navigation
6.5" 7-button Yes
Navigation�Plus
(SA6UP)
Headunit�with
navigation
8.8" 7-buttons�with
touch�pad
Yes
The�F48�does�not�have�a�DVD�changer.�The�USB�interface�is�already�included�in�the�basic�equipment
independent�of�the�headunit.
2.2.�Media�System
The�F48�receives�a�completely�redeveloped�headunit.�The�manufacturer�of�this�headunit�is�Magneti-
Marelli.
The�Media�System�receives�a�CD�drive�as�standard�equipment�(SA650).
F48�Information�and�Communication
2.�Headunits
3
2.2.1.�Media�system
With�the�Media�System,�the�F48�receives�a�controller�with�five�function�keys�and�a�6.5"�central
information�display,�in�addition�to�a�radio.
Rear�view�of�Headunit�without�navigation
Index Explanation
1 Main�connector
2 Not�for�US
3 Not�for�US
4 AM/FM1�antenna
5 FM2�antenna
6 USB2�connection;�connection�for�customer�smartphone
via�the�telephone�base�plate
7 USB3�connection;�connection�for�Telematic�Communication�Box�(TCB)
8 USB1�connection;�customer�access�at�the�Aux-IN�USB�port
(also�for�data�import/export)
9 Automotive�Pixel�Link�connection�and�voltage�supply�of�central
information�display
10 Preparation�of�WLAN�antenna
11 Connection�for�Bluetooth�antenna
F48�Information�and�Communication
2.�Headunits
4
System�wiring�diagram
F48�system�wiring�diagram�for�media�system
F48�Information�and�Communication
2.�Headunits
5
Index Explanation
1 Fuses�in�the�power�distribution�box�in�the�passenger�compartment
2 Body�Domain�Controller�(BDC)
3 Central�information�display�(CID)
4 Headunit
5 Bluetooth�antenna
6 USB�audio�interface
7 Controller�(CON)
8 K-CAN�terminator
9 Microphone,�driver's�side
10 Steering�column�switch�cluster�(SZL)
11 Instrument�cluster�(KOMBI)
2.2.2.�Navigation�systems
The�customer�has�the�option�of�ordering�two�navigation�systems.�The�optional�equipment�Navigation
(SA6UN)�and�the�optional�equipment�Navigation�Plus�(SA6UP).�The�headunit�is�identical�for�the�two
equipment�specifications.�With�the�optional�equipment�Navigation�Plus�(SA6UP),�the�F48�receives
additional�equipment,�for�example�a�touch�controller�and�8.8"�central�information�display,�as�well�as�a
Head‐Up�Display.
Rear�view,�Headunit�with�navigation
Index Explanation
1 Main�connector
2 Not�for�US
3 Not�for�US
4 AM/FM1�antenna
5 FM2�antenna
F48�Information�and�Communication
2.�Headunits
6
Index Explanation
6 USB2�connection;�connection�for�customer�smartphone�via
the�telephone�base�plate
7 USB3�connection;�connection�for�Telematic�Communication�Box�(TCB)
8 USB1�connection;�customer�access�at�the�Aux-IN�USB�port
(also�for�data�import/export)
9 Automotive�Pixel�Link�connection�and�voltage�supply
of�central�information�display
10 Preparation�of�WLAN�antenna
11 Connection�for�Bluetooth�antenna
12 GPS�antenna
The�basic�structure�of�the�hardware�of�both�Headunit�devices�is�the�same.�In�contrast�to�the�media
system,�the�navigation�systems�are�equipped�with�an�antenna�connection�for�the�navigation�antenna.
All�components�for�navigation�are�also�located�therein.�With�the�exception�of�the�yaw�sensor,�which
in�the�F48�is�housed�in�the�Advanced�Crash�Safety�Module�(ACSM)�and�transfers�the�data�to�the
headunit�via�a�bus�signal.
A�larger�flash�memory�with�32GB,�instead�of�the�4GB�with�the�media�system,�is�installed�for�the
navigation�systems.�The�permanent�storage�of�the�map�data�is�a�reason�for�this.
Schematic�diagram�with�symbols�for�the�flash�memory�in�the�Headunit�with�navigation
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