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On-Board Monitor and Navigation Systems
Speed Signals
A speed signal is provided to the navigation computer for detection of distance traveled and
vehicle speed to calculate the vehicles position on the digital map. The input is a processed
signal provided by the vehicles DSC control unit.
E46: The speed signal used is from the
left rear
wheel.
E38/E39/E52/E53: The speed signal used is from the
left front
wheel.
Reverse Gear Input
The reverse gear input is used by the navigation computer to distinguish between the
vehicle backing up or turning around.
E38/E39/E52/E53: The reverse input is a high signal produced by the LCM III.
E46: The reverse input is a high signal supplied by a splice from the back-up lights.