BMW X5 2004 E53 Central Body Electronics Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: BMW, Model Year: 2004, Model line: X5, Model: BMW X5 2004 E53Pages: 64, PDF Size: 4.03 MB
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The  next  displayed  screen  is  the  "active/not
active" selection.
The  blue  "="  sign  indicates  what  mode  this
particular function is set to at the present.  
•  Select the "not active" function and press
the continue arrow.
The  system  will  accept  the  selection  and
bring  the  CAR  MEMORY  main  selection
menu back in the display.  
If  additional  selections  are  required,  enter
into  the  systems  displayed  and  repeat  the
steps from above. 
•  When  all  of  the  required  CAR  MEMORY
configuration selections are entered, scroll
down  to  the  bottom  of  the  main  car
memory  menu  and  select    99  SET
VEHICLE.
All of the selected configuration changes are
now  displayed.    Check  the  displayed  list
against  the  Owner's  selection  list  making
sure all of the choices are entered.  
Print  this  list  out  and  place  in  the  vehicle
history file for future reference.
•  Press  the  continue  arrow  to  proceed  with
the configuration.  The display will request
that  the  ignition  switch  be  "switched  off
and  on  again".    Switch  off  for  a  minimum
of  10  seconds,  then  switch  back  on.
Press the "Yes" button to continue.
A  bar  graph  indicating  configuration  progress  is  displayed  along  with  the  current  battery
voltage.    This  portion  of  the  configuration  varies  in  duration  based  on  the  total  number  of
configuration  selections.    Watch  the  battery  voltage  level  during  the  configuration.    Low
battery condition will terminate or possibly incorrectly configure the vehicle. 
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The  display  will  change  indicating  the
“Vehicle setting completed”.  Switch ignition
off for 10 seconds and then back on.
Verify  the  configuration  change(s)  by
activating the new function.
Pressing  the  Left  arrow  brings  the  Main
Coding/Programming  Menu  back  in  the
display.
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Key Memory Configuration procedure:
From  the  Coding/Programming  Selection  function  of  the  DIS  or  MoDiC,  Select  "KEY
MEMORY" and proceed by pressing the right arrow.
With the ignition switched on press the right arrow to allow the system to scan for control
systems capable of KEY MEMORY configuration. 
After  a  short  wait  the  system  will  display  a
key number selection list of the four possible
keys.    The  display  also  indicates  the
identification number of the last key used
•  Using the owner's selection list, select the
key  for  key  memory  assignment  and
press the continue arrow. 
The  system  will  scan  for  key  memory
functions for the specific key.
Similar  to  the  CAR  MEMORY  main  menu,
the  KEY  MEMORY    main  menu  provides  all
of the possible configuration options.  
As  an  example,  the  owner  requires  the
selective unlocking feature be deactivated.  
•  Press  2.  CENTRAL  LOCKING  and  press
the continue arrow.
•  From the displayed list select "10
Selective central locking" and press the
continue arrow. 
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The  blue  "="  sign  indicates  what  mode  this
particular function is set to currently.   
•  Select the "not active" function and press
the continue arrow.
The  system  will  accept  the  selection  and
bring  the  KEY  MEMORY  main  selection
menu back in the display.  
If  additional  selections  are  required,  enter
into  the  systems  displayed  and  repeat  the
steps from above.
•  When  all  of  the  required  KEY  MEMORY
configuration  selections  are  entered,
select  99 SET VEHICLE.
The  next  screen  displays  all  of  the  selected
configuration changes.  
Check the displayed list against the Owner's
selection  list  making  sure  all  of  the  choices
are  entered.    Print  this  list  out  and  place  in
the  vehicle  history  file  for  future  reference  if
necessary.
•  Press the continue arrow to proceed with
the configuration.  
The next display will request that the ignition
switch be "switched off and on again". Press
the "Yes" button to continue.
A bar graph indicating configuration process
is  displayed  along  with  the  current  battery
voltage. 
The  display  will  change  indicating  the
"Vehicle  setting  completed".    Turn  the
ignition  switch  back  off  for  10  seconds  and
then  back  on.  Verify  the  configuration
change(s) by activating the new function. 
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Also located at the bottom of both the CAR
& KEY selection menus are the possible
selections:
•   97 FACTORY SETTING - This selection
automatically resets the original factory
default settings
•   98 REJECT SELECTION - This selection
resets the last selected entry to the
previous setting.
During the operation of the FACTORY SETTING selection, it is a normal function for the
LCM III controlled lights to flash.
Symbols: =The equal sign signifies the current mode of function
>The arrow symbol signifies selected changes to be encoded when all
selections are completed.  This symbol can be seen when returning to a
selection menu to check on selected modes of operation prior to “99 Set
Vehicle”.
* The asterisk indicates the factory default encoding function after encoding.   
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CAR/KEY CONFIGURATION AND THE ZCS CODING CONVERSION FEATURE
The ZCS Coding Conversion feature is still utilized for changing other system functions as
in the past.  For example: The Language Display Change for the instrument cluster display
block is only available using the Coding Conversion feature.
CAR/KEY MEMORY SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
Replacing Car or Key Memory Configured Control Modules:
If a Car/Key Memory capable control module becomes defective and needs replacement,
the specific customized data will be transferred over to the new replacement unit during the
ZCS encoding process. 
If  this  is  not  possible  due  to  extensive  control  module  failure,  the  owner  must  be  made
aware of the situation and requested to provide the options they originally selected.  For this
reason,  it  is  advantageous  to  print  the  selected  features  as  mentioned  in  the  CAR  &  KEY
MEMORY configuration procedures. 
FZV Key Initialization Procedure:
Also mentioned in the FZV section of this manual, If FZV keys need re-initializing, make sure
they  are  initialized  in  the  same  order.    Adhere  to  the  colored  label  identification  system  for
proper key initialization sequencing. 
Technician Awareness:
Car Memory/Key Memory Configuration obviously changes the functionality of the systems.
Before concluding a specific system is defective, review the Car/Key memory selection for
the vehicle you are working on.  There may be an owner selected function activated that is
not a common selection, causing misunderstanding of the system's function.
When working on a Car/Key Memory capable vehicle, avoid using the FZV keys.  Use the
driver’s door lock to lock and unlock the vehicle to maintain the owners memorized settings.
If settings had to be modified as part of repair procedure, inform service advisor of situation
to convey to vehicle owner.  
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POWER WINDOWS
The  power  window  operation  on  the  E53  is  similar  to  previous  systems.      Features  of  the
system include:
• Control of the front and rear door window motors is carried out directly by the GM.
• One-touch operation in both directions on all four windows.
• Cable type window regulator used for all windows.
• Anti-trap detection is provided by the pressure sensitive finger guard .
• Push/pull window switches 
• The  rear  window  switches  located  in  the  rear  doors  can  be  deactivated  by  the  pressing
child lock out switch in the center console. 
• Convenience  closing/opening  of  the  windows  from  the  driver's  lock  cylinder  or
convenience  opening  only  from  the  FZV  remote  key  (FZV  operation  can  be  owner
customized with the Car Memory Function).
• Window operation with the ignition switched off until a door is opened or 16 minutes has
elapsed after the key is switched off.
• Window  load  switching  is  through  relays  integral  of  the  GM  for  rear  windows  and  in  the
respective  door  switchblock  modules  for  the  front  windows.    The  current  draw  is
monitored for end limit position. The maximum run time for the window motors is limited
to 8 seconds.  This allows the motors to be switched off if the end limit load sensing fails. 
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WINDOW ANTI-TRAP DETECTION
The  window  anti-trap  detection  feature  is  only  active  in  the  one  touch  and  convenience
close  modes  of  operation.    If  the  window  switch  is  pushed/pulled  and  held,  the  Anti-trap
feature will not function.
The  rubber  pressure  guard  located  at  the  top
edge of each door frame consists of two contact
strips  that  close  when  subjected  to  pressure.
This  provides  anti-trap  detection  and  signal
generation to the GM.
When  the  contact  strip  closes,  the  window
immediately  (10ms)  reverses  direction  as  with
previous  anti-trap  systems.    The  contact  strip
does  not  require  that  the  anti-trap  feature  be
initialized prior to operation.
The  pressure  sensor  finger  guard  has  a
resistance  of  3.0  KOhm  and  it  is  monitored  for
open  circuit.    When  pressed,  the  monitored
resistance changes to <1KOhm.  Faults with the
anti-trap  system  require  that  the  window  switch
be held to close the window.
CONVENIENCE OPENING/CLOSING
The GM and Front Door Switchblock Modules  provide the convenience open/close feature
providing control of the power windows (and sunroof) from outside the vehicle with the key
in the driver’s door lock.  The FZV provides the same function for the opening only.
• The anti-trap feature is active during convenience closing from the driver’s door lock.
• The convenience open feature provides outside activation of the windows and sunroof
in the same manner.
• If the GM receives a request to operate convenience close or open for more than 110
seconds, the function is deactivated and a fault code is stored.
• The  Car  Memory  Feature  can  activate  and  deactivate  the  Convenience  Open  Feature
from the FZV’s control. 
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SUNROOF
The sunroof is mechanically similar to previous systems.  All of the electronic controls and
relays are contained in the sunroof module (SHD). The module is connected to the K-Bus
for comfort closing/opening, unloader signalling during engine startup, diagnosis and fault
memory purposes
SUNROOF SWITCH
Mounted  in  the  sunroof  motor  trim  cover  is  the  sunroof  switch.  Also  similar  to  previous
systems, the switch provides coded ground signals for system operation.
The following switch signals are generated over three wires through coded combinations:
•  Rest position
•  Slide open request (press and hold switch - first
detent of open position)
•  Automatic  slide  open  request  (press  further  to
second detent and release)
•  Tilt open (press and hold)
•  Slide close request (press and hold switch - first
detent of close direction)
•  Automatic  slide  close  request  (press  further  to
second detent and release)
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K BUS