BMW G15 Installation guide

Technical�training.

Product�information.

BMW�Service

G15�Infotainment

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:�June�2018

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.

The�information�contained�in�the�training�course�materials�is�solely�intended�for�participants�in�this

training�course�conducted�by�BMW�Group�Technical�Training�Centers,�or�BMW�Group�Contract

Training�Facilities.

This�training�manual�or�any�attached�publication�is�not�intended�to�be�a�complete�and�all�inclusive

source�for�repair�and�maintenance�data.�It�is�only�part�of�a�training�information�system�designed�to

assure�that�uniform�procedures�and�information�are�presented�to�all�participants.

For�changes/additions�to�the�technical�data,�repair�procedures,�please�refer�to�the�current�information

issued�by�BMW�of�North�America,�LLC,�Technical�Service�Department.

This�information�is�available�by�accessing�TIS�at�www.bmwcenternet.com.

Additional�sources�of�information

Further�information�on�the�individual�topics�can�be�found�in�the�following:

• Owner's�Handbook

• Integrated�Service�Technical�Application

• Aftersales�Information�Research�(AIR)

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G15�Infotainment

Contents

1. Head�Unit.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1

1.1. Bus�overview................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2. Head�Unit�High�3................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.1. System�components.......................................................................................................................................................4

1.2.2. System�wiring�diagram................................................................................................................................................6

1.2.3. Installation�location............................................................................................................................................................7

1.3. USB�ports...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

1.3.1. USB�variants.................................................................................................................................................................................8

1.3.2. System�wiring�diagram................................................................................................................................................9

1.3.3. Installation�locations....................................................................................................................................................10

1.4. External�CD�player........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

1.4.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................11

1.4.2. Front�view.....................................................................................................................................................................................12

1.4.3. Rear�view....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

1.4.4. Installation�location....................................................................................................................................................... 13

2. Telephone/Telematics......................................................................................................................................................................................................14

2.1. Telephony�with�wireless�charging�and�NFC�(SA6NW)..........................................................................14

2.1.1. Installation�location....................................................................................................................................................... 15

2.1.2. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................16

2.2. Smartphone�trays..............................................................................................................................................................................................17

2.3. Screen�mirroring................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

3. Speaker�Systems..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

3.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

3.2. Top�HiFi�system...................................................................................................................................................................................................19

3.2.1. Component�overview.................................................................................................................................................20

3.2.2. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................22

3.3. Receiver�Audio�Module............................................................................................................................................................................23

3.3.1. Variants............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

3.3.2. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................25

3.3.3. Installation�location....................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.4. Booster...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

3.4.1. Variants............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

3.4.2. Installation�location....................................................................................................................................................... 28

4. Aerial�system................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.2. Components.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

4.2.1. Vehicle�WLAN�aerial....................................................................................................................................................31

4.2.2. Bluetooth�aerial................................................................................................................................................................... 32

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Contents

4.3. System�wiring�diagram............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.3.1. Multimedia...................................................................................................................................................................................33

4.3.2. Telematics/connectivity.......................................................................................................................................... 35

G15�Infotainment

1.�Head�Unit

1.1.�Bus�overview

G15�bus�overview

G15�Infotainment

1.�Head�Unit

Index Explanation

ACSM Advanced�Crash�Safety�Module

BDC Body�Domain�Controller

BOOSTER Hi-Fi�amplifier

CON Controller

DME Digital�Motor�Electronics

DME2 Digital�Engine�Electronics�2

DSC Dynamic�Stability�Control

DCS Driver�Camera�System

EARSH Electric�active�roll�stabilization�rear

EARSV Electric�active�roll�stabilization�front

EGS Electronic�transmission�control

EPS Electronic�Power�Steering

FBD Remote�control�receiver

FLEL Frontal�Light�Electronics�Left

FLER Frontal�Light�Electronics�Right

FRSF Front�radar�sensor�long�range

FZD Roof�function�center

GWS Gear�selector�switch

GHAS Regulated�rear�axle�differential�lock

HKFM Tailgate�function�module

HRSNL Rear�radar�sensor�short�range�left

HRSNR Rear�radar�sensor�short�range�right

HSR Rear�axle�slip�angle�control

HEADUNIT Head�Unit

IHKA Integrated�automatic�heating�/�air�conditioning

KAFAS Camera-based�driver�assistance�systems

KOMBI Instrument�cluster

NFC Near�Field�Communication

NVE Night�Vision�Electronics

PCU Power�Control�Unit

PMA Parking�Maneuvering�Assistant

RAM Receiver�Audio�Module

RFK Rear�view�camera

SAS Optional�equipment�system

SMBF Front�passenger�seat�module

G15�Infotainment

1.�Head�Unit

Index Explanation

SMFA Driver's�seat�module

TCB Telematic�Communication�Box

TRSVC Top�rear�side�view�camera

VDP Vertical�Dynamic�Platform

VIP Virtual�Integration�Platform

VTG Transfer�box

WCA/NFC Wireless�charging�station�with�control�electronics�for�Near�Field

Communication

ZGM Central�gateway�module

1 Start-up�node�control�units�for�starting�and�synchronizing�the�FlexRay�bus

system

2 Control�units�authorized�to�perform�wake-up�function

3 Control�units�also�connected�to�wake-up�line.

1.2.�Head�Unit�High�3

A�new�generation�of�head�units�is�being�introduced�at�BMW�with�the�G15:

the�Head�Unit�High�3�(HU-H3).

Head�Unit�High�3

G15�Infotainment

1.�Head�Unit

Additionally,�the�user�interface�ID7�in�the�Central�Information�Display�has�been�designed�for�the�new

head�unit.

ID7�main�menu

1.2.1.�System�components

Here�is�an�overview�of�the�iDrive�system�components�of�the�Head�Unit�High�3.

G15�Overview�of�system�components�for�head�unit

G15�Infotainment

1.�Head�Unit

Index Explanation

1 Central�Information�Display�(CID)

2 Head�Unit

3 Audio�operating�unit

4 Controller�(CON)

5 Multifunction�steering�wheel�(MFL)

6 Instrument�cluster�(KOMBI)

7 Receiver�Audio�Module�(RAM)

G15�Infotainment

1.�Head�Unit

1.2.2.�System�wiring�diagram

G15�System�wiring�diagram�HU-H3

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