F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
Contents
4.4. Differential..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.4.1. Front�axle�differential..................................................................................................................................................39
4.5. Drive�shafts�and�output�shafts..................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.1. Front�driveshaft�.................................................................................................................................................................39
4.5.2. Rear�driveshaft�................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.3. Front�output�shafts....................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.5.4. Rear�output�shafts..........................................................................................................................................................40
5. Chassis�and�Suspension............................................................................................................................................................................................41
5.1. Front�axle........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
5.1.1. Steering........................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.1.2. M�Servotronic.........................................................................................................................................................................46
5.1.3. Steering�angle�sensor.............................................................................................................................................. 47
5.1.4. System�wiring�diagram,�M�Servotronic�....................................................................................... 48
5.2. Rear�axle...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
5.3. Brakes�and�wheels/tires.......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.3.1. Brakes.................................................................................................................................................................................................51
5.3.2. Wheels/tires...............................................................................................................................................................................54
5.4. Driving�dynamics�systems.................................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.4.1. Vertical�Dynamics�Management.............................................................................................................. 55
5.4.2. M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)............................................................................................ 61
5.4.3. Integrated�actuation�(longitudinal�transverse�dynamics)................................... 65
5.4.4. M�dynamic�mode�and�M�DSC�OFF�mode................................................................................ 70
6. General�Vehicle�Electronics................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
6.1. Bus�overview.............................................................................................................................................................................................................71
6.2. On-board�information................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
6.2.1. M�configuration�menu.............................................................................................................................................. 74
6.2.2. M�instrument�cluster.................................................................................................................................................. 79
6.2.3. M�Head‐Up�Display...................................................................................................................................................... 80
6.2.4. Active�Sound�Design�............................................................................................................................................... 81
7. Brief�Overview�of�Equipment............................................................................................................................................................................. 82
7.1. BMW�X3�M/X4�M�standard�equipment...........................................................................................................................82
7.2. BMW�X3�M/X4�M�optional�equipment............................................................................................................................. 83
7.2.1. Paint�colors................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
7.2.2. "Merino"�leather�with�additional�features.................................................................................. 84
7.2.3. BMW�Individual�"Merino"�leather�with�additional�features..............................84
7.2.4. Wheels/tires...............................................................................................................................................................................85