BMW F48 Installation guide

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Product�information.
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F48�Information�and�Communication

General�information
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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.
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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.
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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�(SA6UN)
Headunit�with
navigation
6.5" 7-button Yes
Navigation�Plus
(SA6UP)
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�(SA650).

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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

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2.�Headunits
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System�wiring�diagram
F48�system�wiring�diagram�for�media�system

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2.�Headunits
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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
(SA6UN)�and�the�optional�equipment�Navigation�Plus�(SA6UP).�The�headunit�is�identical�for�the�two
equipment�specifications.�With�the�optional�equipment�Navigation�Plus�(SA6UP),�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

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2.�Headunits
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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�32GB,�instead�of�the�4GB�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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2.2.3.�Comparison
In�the�following�table�you�see�the�different�features�of�the�optional�equipment�Navigation�(SA6UN)�and
the�optional�equipment�Navigation�Plus�(SA6UP):
Function Navigation�(SA6UN) Navigation�Plus�(SA6UP)
Satellite�map No No
Weather�on�map�(in
conjunction�with�BMW�Online)
Yes Yes
Elevation�models�with
"perspective"�map
No No
3D�models Only�attractions Only�attractions
Assistance�window�(split
screen)
No Yes
Arrow�on�map Yes No
Map�preview�for�destination
input
No Yes
Different�map�view�in�main
window�and�split�screen
No No
Favorite�special�destinations Yes Yes
Quick�Access�menus�(list
selection�for�the�customer�in
the�different�menus)
Yes Yes
Journey�with�stage�finishes Yes Yes
Route�overview�after�start�of
route�guidance
Yes Yes
Lane�guiding�(exit
recommendation)
No No
Import�of�routes No No

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2.�Headunits
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Map�view�of�Different�Navigation�Systems
Index Explanation
1 Assistance�window�with�the�8.8"�screen�version�of�the
central�information�display
2 "Arrow�on�map"�schematic�diagram�with�6.5"�screen
version�of�the�central�information�display

F48�Information�and�Communication
3.�Speaker�Systems
9
3.1.�Overview
The�speaker�systems�in�the�F48�are�available�in�three�specification�levels:
• Hi-fi�system�(SA676)
• Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system�(SA674)
3.2.�Components
3.2.1.�Hi-fi�system
The�hi-fi�system�in�the�F48�is�standard�equipment�(SA676).�The�hi-fi�system�comprises�7�speakers,
with�an�overall�power�of�205Watt.
The�amplifier�of�the�hi-fi�system�is�not�connected�to�any�bus�system.
Components
F48�system�components�of�hi-fi�system
Index Explanation
1 Mid-range�speaker,�front�center
2 Mid-range�speaker,�front�right
3 Bass�speaker,�right
4 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�right
5 Amplifier�(AMP)
6 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�left
7 Bass�speaker,�left
8 Mid-range�speaker,�front�left

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3.�Speaker�Systems
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System�wiring�diagram
F48�system�wiring�diagram�of�hi-fi�system

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3.�Speaker�Systems
11
Index Explanation
1 Fuses�in�the�power�distribution�box�in�the�passenger�compartment
2 Mid-range�speaker,�front�right
3 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�right
4 Amplifier�(AMP)
5 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�left
6 Bass�speaker,�left
7 Bass�speaker,�right
8 Mid-range�speaker,�front�left
9 Headunit
10 Mid-range�speaker,�front�center
3.2.2.�Hi-fi�system�Harman�Kardon®
The�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system�(SA674)�consists�of�twelve�speakers.�Separate�speakers�are
installed�in�the�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system�for�the�tweeter�and�mid-tone�ranges.�A�seven-channel
amplifier�with�a�digital�equalizer�is�integrated�in�the�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system.�The�amplifier�is�a
bus�slave�in�the�K-CAN4.
The�mid-range�speakers�and�tweeters�of�the�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system�have�high-quality
aluminium�membranes�for�a�clearly�differentiated�sound�pattern.�Thanks�to�the�additional�use�of
hexagonally�structured�metal�covers,�the�damping�and�resonances�of�the�covers�are�minimized.
The�speakers�and�the�amplifier�of�the�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system�are�illustrated�in�the�following
graphic.�The�speakers�have�an�overall�power�of�360Watt.
Components
F48�system�components�of�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system

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3.�Speaker�Systems
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Index Explanation
1 Mid-range�speaker,�front�center
2 Tweeter,�front�right
3 Mid-range�speaker,�front�right
4 Bass�speaker,�right
5 Tweeter,�rear�right
6 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�right
7 Amplifier�(AMP),�Harman�Kardon®
8 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�left
9 Tweeter,�rear�left
10 Bass�speaker,�left
11 Mid-range�speaker,�front�left
12 Tweeter,�front�left
13 Tweeter,�front�center

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3.�Speaker�Systems
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System�wiring�diagram
F48�system�wiring�diagram�for�Harman�Kardon®�hi-fi�system

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3.�Speaker�Systems
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Index Explanation
1 Fuses�in�the�power�distribution�box�in�the�passenger�compartment
2 Body�Domain�Controller�(BDC)
3 Mid-range�speaker,�front�right
4 Tweeter,�front�right
5 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�right
6 Tweeter,�rear�right
7 Amplifier�(AMP),�Harman�Kardon®
8 Tweeter,�rear�left
9 Mid-range�speaker,�rear�left
10 Bass�speaker,�left
11 Bass�speaker,�right
12 K-CAN�terminator
13 Tweeter,�front�left
14 Mid-range�speaker,�front�left
15 Headunit
16 Mid-range�speaker,�front�center
17 Tweeter,�front�center

F48�Information�and�Communication
4.�Telephone�Systems
15
4.1.�Overview
Two�different�items�of�optional�equipment�are�available�for�the�F48�telephone�systems:
• Hands-free�system�(already�included�in�the�standard�equipment)
• Convenient�telephone�system�with�extended�smartphone�connection�(SA6NS)
These�two�equipment�specifications�are�fully�supported�by�the�headunit,�i.e.�the�Bluetooth�module�is
already�integrated�in�the�headunit.�In�the�F48,�a�Combox�is�no�longer�required�as�an�interface�box.
A�Telematic�Communication�Box�(TCB)�is�installed�for�the�emergency�call�or�the�ConnectedDrive
services.�Further�information�on�the�ConnectedDrive�services�can�be�found�in�the�product�information
bulletin�"Information�and�Communication�System�News�I/2014".
The�specified�range�of�functions�is�only�available�with�BMW-recommended�Bluetooth-capable�mobile
phones.�For�details,�please�visit:�www.bmw.com/bluetooth
F48�Components�of�telephone�system
Index Explanation
1 Telematic�Communication�Box�(TCB)
2 Roof�antenna
3 Microphone,�driver's�side
4 Microphone,�passenger's�side�(SA6NS)

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4.�Telephone�Systems
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Index Explanation
5 Emergency�loudspeaker�(only�with�installation�of�Telematic�Communication
Box)
6 Headunit
7 Controller�(CON)
8 Base�plate�(SA6NS)
4.2.�Hands-free�system
The�headunit-supported�hands-free�system,�including�the�Bluetooth�audio�streaming�function,
is�already�included�in�the�standard�equipment.
In�the�standard�equipment�"hands-free�system",�the�vehicle�does�not�have�a�base�plate,�i.e.�the�mobile
phone�does�not�have�a�connection�for�the�vehicle�telephone�antenna�and�cannot�be�charged�via�a
snap-in�adapter.