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General Details
Integrated Active Steering is an innovative and logical development of the Active Steering system developed by BMW.
With Active Steering, a steering angle amplification factor reduces the steering effort on the part of the driver and combines the capabilities of "steer by wire" systems with authentic steering feedback.
By intervening in the steering independently of the driver's actions, it is also able to perform a stabilizing function in terms of vehicle handling.
In order to move further ahead in terms of handling dynamics, the familiar Active Steering has now been logically extended by the addition of active rear-wheel steering on the new BMW 7 Series.
Active Steering of the rear wheels is a logical extension of Active Steering and the two are now combined as an all-in one system referred to as Integrated Active Steering.
Integrated Active Steering is available as an option on the F01/F02 because the standard steering system is the Servotronic.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.