rear view mirror BMW X5 2005 E53 Central Body Electronics Workshop Manual
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OPTIONAL RAIN SENSOR (AIC)
The  Windshield  Wiping  System  will  also  be  available  with  an  optionally  equipped  Rain
Sensor.    The  Rain  Sensor  provides  added  driver  convenience  and  enhances  safety  by
automatically  activating  the  intermittent  function  of  the  windshield  wipers  when  water
droplets are detected on the windshield.
COMPONENTS:
The  rain  sensor  unit  is  mounted  on  the  top  center  area  of  the  interior  windshield  surface
directly behind the rear view mirror. The unit contains:
•Optical Prism Body:This  portion  of  the  unit  is
permanently  fixed  to  the  windshield.    It  can  not  be
removed  and  can  only  be  replaced  with  a
replacement windshield.  
The  prism  body  has  a  reflective  surface  that  faces
the  back  of  the  windshield.    The  prism  body  also
acts  as  the  windshield  mount  for  the  Rain  Sensor
Control Module.
•Rain Sensor Control Module:The control module incorporates the following;
- Infra Red Emitter and Detector Diodes
- Optics heater (prevents condensation from forming on diodes and prism)
- Optics evaluation and control electronics
- Photo cell to detect night time driving 
The control module requires four signals for operation; KL R, KL 31, Windshield Wiper
Motor Park Signal Feedback and K Bus interface.
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GM III  
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ANTI-THEFT (DWA) SYSTEM 
The GM utilizes the following components to provide the DWA function:
•  Door lock hall effect sensor contacts (door open/closed).
•  Tailgate lid switch contact (monitored for closed tailgate).
•  Hood switch (monitored for closed hood, located under the hood).
•  DWA status LED (part of rear view mirror).
•  Tilt  sensor  located  in  the  electrical
carrier  forward  of  the  glove  box  (next
to GM)
•  UIS  Interior  compartment  monitoring
sensor  (pre  wiring  in  area  of  installa-
tion in center headliner). 
•  DWA siren (left cowl area next to mas-
ter cylinder). 
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DWA ARMING/DISARMING
• The DWA is armed every time the vehicle is locked from the outside with the door lock
cylinder or FZV key. 
• The  LED  in  the  rear  view  mirror  flashes  as  an  acknowledgment  along  with  the  exterior
lights and a momentary chirp from the siren.
• The  GM  monitors  all  required  input  signals  for  closed  status  (door  closed,  tailgate
closed, etc.)  The inputs must be in a closed status for a minimum of 3 seconds for the
GM to include them as an activation component.  If after 3 seconds any input signal not
in the closed status is excluded (this is acknowledged by the DWA LED) preventing false
alarm activation's.
• If  the  DWA  is  armed  a  second  time  within  10  seconds,  the  tilt  sensor  and  interior  pro-
tection sensor are also excluded as alarm activation components.  This function is use-
ful if the vehicle is transported on a train or flat bed truck to prevent false alarm activa-
tion's.
• While armed the tailgate can be opened with out the alarm being triggered as follows:
- If  opened  with  the  tailgate  remote  button  via  the  FZV,  the  GM  prevents  the  alarm
from activating.  (This feature is customizable under the Car Memory function).
- If  opened  with  the  key  at  the  tailgate  lock  cylinder  the  tailgate  key  position  switch
signals the GM and in the same manner prevents the alarm from activating.
In either case, when the tailgate is returned to the closed position, it is no longer con-
sidered as an activation signal. 
Panic Mode Operation: When the tailgate button is pressed and held, the GM is signaled
to activate the siren for the Panic Mode.  The panic mode will function with either an armed
or disarmed DWA system.
EMERGENCY DISARMING
Emergency disarming occurs automatically if a key is used to turn the ignition switch on and
the EWS III accepts it.  The EWS III signals the GM to unlock the doors and deactivate the
DWA.