BMW ON-BOARD MONITOR AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FOR E38 E39 E46 E53 User Manual

Table of Contents
Subject Page
On-Board Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
On-Board Monitor System Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Components, Locations and Removal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
On-Board Monitor and Navigation system interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
On-Board Monitor Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Screen Samples of the On-Board Monitor Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wide Screen Board Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Component Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Principle of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Workshop Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Mark I Navigation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Global Positioning System (GPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Navigation System Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mark I Navigation System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Mark I Navigation System Calibration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
 Vehicle Owner Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
 Dealership Calibration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Mark I Navigation System Software Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mark I Diagnosis and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Mark II Navigation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Mark II Navigation System Introduction/ Component Locations . . . . . . .54
On-Board Monitor and Mark II Navigation System Interface . . . . . . . . . .58
Mark II Navigation Diagnosis Mode Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Mark II System Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Mark II System Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Mark III Navigation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Purpose of the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Workshop Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Review Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ON-BOARD MONITOR AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

BMW ON-BOARD MONITOR AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FOR E38 E39 E46 E53 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Navigation System	Integrated GPS Navigation
Operating System	BMW proprietary OS
Vehicle Integration	Full integration with vehicle systems
Compatibility	BMW E38, E39, E46, E53
Screen Size	Varies by model
Navigation Media	CD-ROM
Features	Navigation
Connectivity	Auxiliary input, CD changer
Installation	Factory installed or dealer installed
Audio System Integration	Yes
Languages Supported	Multiple languages
Remote Control	Optional
Voice Control	Available in some models

Summary

ON-BOARD MONITOR SYSTEM

Objectives

Learning goals for the On-Board Monitor system.

System Overview

Description, location, and controlled systems.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

ON-BOARD MONITOR ASSEMBLY

Components of the main monitor unit.

ASSEMBLY REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Steps to detach the monitor assembly.

TRUNK AREA COMPONENTS

Nav computer, GPS, and audio components.

PARCEL SHELF COMPONENTS

Sensors and antenna locations.

SYSTEM INTERFACES AND CONTROLS

I-BUS AND ARCNET INTERFACES

Communication protocols used.

ON-BOARD MONITOR CONTROLS

Audio system operation controls.

TELEPHONE AND SCREEN CONTROLS

Phone features and general screen interaction.

MENU AND ROTARY KNOB OPERATION

Primary interface controls for navigation.

MONITOR FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

SCREEN SAMPLE DISPLAYS

Visual examples of system screens.

TELEPHONE AND CODE FUNCTIONS

Phone operation and security code.

SET (SETUP UTILITY)

Customizing display settings and preferences.

TELEVISION AND DSP FUNCTIONS

TV and audio processing features.

COMFORT AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS

Ventilation and emergency features.

MONITOR OFF FUNCTION

Power management feature.

WIDE SCREEN ON-BOARD MONITOR

OBJECTIVES

Learning outcomes for the wide screen monitor.

INTRODUCTION AND BENEFITS

Overview and advantages of the wide screen.

COMPONENT OVERVIEW

Physical layout of the wide screen unit.

DISPLAY SCREEN AND CONTROL PANEL

Detailed description of the interface.

MARK I NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OBJECTIVES

Learning outcomes for the Mk-1 system.

GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM EXPLANATION

Principles of GPS technology.

MARK I NAVIGATION COMPUTER INPUTS

Data sources for navigation.

MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR

Sensor description and operation.

VEHICLE SPEED AND GEAR INPUTS

Wheel speed and reverse signals.

MARK I NAVIGATION SYSTEM OPERATION

How to use the navigation system.

GRAPHICAL MAP FEATURES

Map scale and positioning adjustments.

GPS RECEPTION INDICATION

Display of satellite signal status.

NAVIGATION INFORMATION SCREEN

Accessing system information.

MARK I NAVIGATION CALIBRATION

Owner calibration procedures.

DEALERSHIP CALIBRATION

Professional calibration procedures.

SOFTWARE LOADING PROCEDURE

Process for updating system software.

MARK I DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault finding for the system.

MK-2 NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OBJECTIVES

Learning outcomes for the Mk-2 system.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND COMPONENTS

Changes and parts from Mk-1.

PARCEL SHELF MOUNTED COMPONENTS

Components located on the parcel shelf.

MARK II NAVIGATION COMPUTER

Detailed description of the computer.

INTEGRAL ELECTRONIC PIEZO GYRO SENSOR

Description of the gyro sensor.

GYRO SENSOR OPERATION

Explanation of how the gyro sensor works.

MK-2 SYSTEM INTERFACE

Interface diagram and communication.

BOARD MONITOR FUNCTION CHANGES

Modifications from the Mk-1 system.

DIAGNOSTIC MODE DISPLAYS

Accessing system diagnostic screens.

STATUS DISPLAY AND TEXT DESCRIPTIONS

Sensor and GPS status details.

MK-3 NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OBJECTIVES

Learning outcomes for the Mk-3 system.

PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM

Goal and primary function.

PRINCIPLE DIFFERENCES FROM MK-2

Key changes compared to Mk-2.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Parts comprising the Mk-3 system.

MK-3 NAVIGATION COMPUTER

Detailed description of the computer.

INTEGRATED GPS AND GYRO SENSOR

Description of integrated components.

GPS ANTENNA AND DISPLAY UNITS

Antenna locations and display types.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERFACE

Interface block diagram for Mk-3.

INTERFACE BUS AND SIGNALS

Bus communication and signal types.

SPEED AND REVERSE GEAR INPUTS

Vehicle speed and gear signals.

WORKSHOP HINTS

Replacing and programming the computer.

SERVICE MODE DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnostic modes for the Mk-3 system.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

Questions for knowledge assessment.