System overview

2011 BMW X5 50iSECTION System overview

The following graphic shows the central locking system network.

Fig 1: Central Locking System Network Diagram
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Index Explanation
1 Junction Box Electronics (JBE)
2 Central locking drive, front passenger side
3 Automatic Soft Close system (SCA), front passenger door
4 Central locking drive, rear front passenger side
5 Soft Close Automatic system (SCA), rear passengers side
6 Central locking system actuator, fuel filler flap
7 Relay for Automatic Soft Close drive (SCA: Soft Close Automatic)
8 Automatic Soft Close system (SCA), tailgate
9 Outer tailgate pushbutton
10 Central locking drive engine, tailgate
11 Automatic Soft Close system (SCA), driver's side, rear
12 Central locking drive, rear driver's side
13 Automatic Soft Close system (SCA), driver's door
14 Central locking drive, driver's door
15 Footwell module (FRM)
16 Glove box button
17 Operating facility, hazard warning switch and central locking button
18 Center console control panel with inner tailgate pushbutton
19 Car Access System (CAS)
20 Remote control receiver in aerial diversity
21 Integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system (IHKA)
22 Aerial for remote control service (FBD)
23 Remote control or identification signal
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