![F25Introduction
1.Introduction
1.1.ThenewBMWX3
TheF25wasintroducedtotheUSmarketinJanuary2011.ThenewsecondgenerationBMWX3
buildsonthesuccessoftheoriginalbydevelopingitscorecompetencies,whileaddingnewtechnolo-
gytoestablishnewbenchmarksforagility,efficiencyandcomfort.ThenewBMWX3willbeproduced
inanexpansionoftheBMWSpartanburg,SouthCarolinaplant.
ThenewX3isavailable(atlaunch)inthefollowingmodels:
• X3 xDrive28i
• X3 xDrive35i
BMWX3
1.1.1.Dimensions
ExternaldimensionsofF25
Index Explanation Value
a Vehicleheight,empty [mm] 1661
b Trackwidthofbasewheels,front [mm] 1616
c Frontoverhang [mm] 861
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Index Explanation Value
d Wheelbase [mm] 2810
e Rearoverhang [mm] 977
f Reartrackwidth [mm] 1632
g Vehiclelength [mm] 4648
h Vehiclewidthwithoutexteriormirror [mm] 1881
ComparisonF25/E83
F25 E83
Vehicleheight,empty [mm] 1661 1674
Fronttrackwidth [mm] 1616 1524
Frontoverhang [mm] 861 821
Wheelbase [mm] 2810 2795
Rearoverhang [mm] 977 953
Reartrackwidth [mm] 1632 1542
Vehiclelength [mm] 4648 4569
Vehiclewidthwithoutexteriormirror [mm] 1881 1853
Diameterofturningcircle(withvehiclekerbweight) [m] 11.9 11.7
Shoulderroom,front [mm] 1455 1412
Shoulderroom,rear [mm] 1423 1398
Elbowroom,front [mm] 1483 1433
Elbowroom,rear [mm] 1458 1452
Maximumheadroom,front [mm] 1033 1041
Maximumheadroom,rear [mm] 994 1002
Kneeroom,rear [mm] 61 39
Luggagecompartmentcapacity [liters] 550 480
Weightsandpayload
F25comparedtoE83
Vehicle Transmission Vehicle Payload Maxtrail-
curbweight erload
(DIN)
F25X3xDrive28i Automatictransmis- [lbs] 4112 904 3500
sion
F25X3xDrive35i Automatictransmis- [lbs] 4222 904 3500
sion
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F25Underbodypanelling(X3 xDrive35ishownasexample)
Index Explanation
1 Brakecoolingairramp
2 Underbodypanelling
3 Airguide
4 Heatinsulation
5 Wheelarchpanel
Theairguidesenhancetheeffectofthesmoothvehicleunderbody.Theyreducethedragofthe
wheelsandimprovetheoncomingflowthatcoolsthebrakes.Furthermore,integratedrampsintheve-
hicleunderbodyprovideadditionalcoolingofthebrakes.
3.2.Interiorequipment
3.2.1.Dimensions
F25 E83
Shoulderroom,front [mm] 1455 1412
Shoulderroom,rear [mm] 1423 1398
Elbowroom,front [mm] 1483 1433
Elbowroom,rear [mm] 1458 1452
Maximumheadroom,front [mm] 1033 1041
Maximumheadroom,rear [mm] 994 1002
Kneeroom,rear [mm] 61 39
Luggagecompartmentcapacity(rearseatsupright) [liters] 550 480
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3.3.1.Dimensions
F25Dimensions,luggagecompartment
F25 E83
Widthofluggagecompartment atnarrowest [mm] 1100 954
point(1)
(betweenwheelarches)
Widthofluggagecompartmentatwidestpoint [mm] 1200 1339
Luggagecompartmentopening(2) [mm] 914 937
Heightofopeninginbody(3) [mm] 812 846
Widthofrearopening–top [mm] 1010 1005
Widthofrearopening–bottom [mm] 1112 1125
Heightofloadingedgeaboveroadway (4) [mm] 680 659
Step,loadingedgetoloadingfloor [mm] 13 12
Lengthofluggagecompartment floor(5) [mm] 952 972
Lengthofluggagecompartmentfloor [mm] 1759 1710
(withfolddownrearseatbackrest)
Heightofluggagecompartment (6) [mm] 807 911
Heightofluggagecompartmentbelowroller [mm] 461 461
coverforluggagecompartment
Luggagecompartmentcapacity [liters] 550 480
Luggagecompartmentcapacity [liters] 1600 1560
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- 2. Generalinformation Symbolsused Thefollowingsymbolisusedinthisdocumenttofacilitatebettercomprehensionortodrawattention toveryimportantinformation: Containsimportantsafetynotesandinformationthatneedstobeobservedstrictlyinordertoguaran- teethesmoothoperationofthesystem. Informationstatusandnational-marketversions BMWGroupvehiclesmeettherequirementsofthehighestsafetyandqualitystandards.Changesin requirementsforenvironmentalprotection,customerbenefitsanddesignrendernecessarycontinu- ousdevelopmentofsystemsandcomponents.Consequently,theremaybediscrepanciesbetween thecontentsofthisdocumentandthevehiclesavailableinthetrainingcourse. ThisdocumentbasicallyrelatestolefthanddrivevehicleswithEuropeanspecifications.Somecon- trolsorcomponentsarearrangeddifferentlyinright-handdrivevehiclesthanshowninthegraphics inthisdocument.Furtherdifferencesmayariseastheresultoftheequipmentspecificationsusedin specificmarketsorcountries. Additionalsourcesofinformation Furtherinformationontheindividualtopicscanbefoundinthefollowing: • Owner'sHandbook • IntegratedServiceTechnicalApplication. Contact:conceptinfo@bmw.de ©2010BMWAG,Munich ReprintsofthispublicationoritspartsrequirethewrittenapprovalofBMWAG,München TheinformationcontainedinthisdocumentformanintegralpartofthetechnicaltrainingoftheBMW Groupandareintendedforthetrainerandparticipantsoftheseminar.Refertothelatestrelevantinfor- mationsystemsoftheBMWGroupforanychanges/additionstotheTechnicalData. Statusoftheinformation:July2010 VH-23/InternationalTechnicalTraining
- 3. F25Introduction Contents. 1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. ThenewBMWX3................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1.1. Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................................................................1 1.1.2. Silhouettecomparison................................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Body...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1. Bodyshell............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.2. Materials..............................................................................................................................................................................................5 2.1.3. Corrosionprotectionandleakprevention..................................................................................... 7 2.1.4. Frontend........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1.5. Sideframe........................................................................................................................................................................................8 2.1.6. Roof............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 2.1.7. Wheelarches,front........................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.1.8. Rearend......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.9. Reartrim......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.2. Doors..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 2.3. Panoramicglasssunroof....................................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.3.1. Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 2.4. Strength............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 2.5. Vibrationsandacoustics........................................................................................................................................................................16 2.5.1. Vibrationcomfort.............................................................................................................................................................. 16 2.5.2. Acoustics....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.6. Crashtestingresearch.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18 2.6.1. Preventativemeasures............................................................................................................................................ 18 2.6.2. Safetytesting/Accidentanalysis.............................................................................................................. 19 2.6.3. Head-oncollision............................................................................................................................................................. 19 2.6.4. Sidecollision........................................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.6.5. Rear-endcollision............................................................................................................................................................ 22 2.6.6. Pedestrianprotection................................................................................................................................................ 23 3. Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment............................................................................................................................................... 24 3.1. Exteriortrims............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 3.1.1. Frontend....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 3.1.2. Hood..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 3.1.3. Undercarriageconcept............................................................................................................................................25 3.2. Interiorequipment............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 3.2.1. Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 3.2.2. Materialandcolorconcept...............................................................................................................................27 3.2.3. Dashboard................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 3.2.4. Centerconsole.....................................................................................................................................................................29
- 4. F25Introduction Contents. 3.2.5. Storageoptionsatfront........................................................................................................................................ 30 3.2.6. Storageoptionsinrear........................................................................................................................................... 31 3.2.7. Frontseats.................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 3.2.8. Rearseats.................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 3.2.9. Climatecontrol..................................................................................................................................................................... 36 3.3. Luggagecompartment............................................................................................................................................................................. 38 3.3.1. Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
- 5. F25Introduction 1.Introduction 1.1.ThenewBMWX3 TheF25wasintroducedtotheUSmarketinJanuary2011.ThenewsecondgenerationBMWX3 buildsonthesuccessoftheoriginalbydevelopingitscorecompetencies,whileaddingnewtechnolo- gytoestablishnewbenchmarksforagility,efficiencyandcomfort.ThenewBMWX3willbeproduced inanexpansionoftheBMWSpartanburg,SouthCarolinaplant. ThenewX3isavailable(atlaunch)inthefollowingmodels: • X3 xDrive28i • X3 xDrive35i BMWX3 1.1.1.Dimensions ExternaldimensionsofF25 Index Explanation Value a Vehicleheight,empty [mm] 1661 b Trackwidthofbasewheels,front [mm] 1616 c Frontoverhang [mm] 861 1
- 6. F25Introduction 1.Introduction Index Explanation Value d Wheelbase [mm] 2810 e Rearoverhang [mm] 977 f Reartrackwidth [mm] 1632 g Vehiclelength [mm] 4648 h Vehiclewidthwithoutexteriormirror [mm] 1881 ComparisonF25/E83 F25 E83 Vehicleheight,empty [mm] 1661 1674 Fronttrackwidth [mm] 1616 1524 Frontoverhang [mm] 861 821 Wheelbase [mm] 2810 2795 Rearoverhang [mm] 977 953 Reartrackwidth [mm] 1632 1542 Vehiclelength [mm] 4648 4569 Vehiclewidthwithoutexteriormirror [mm] 1881 1853 Diameterofturningcircle(withvehiclekerbweight) [m] 11.9 11.7 Shoulderroom,front [mm] 1455 1412 Shoulderroom,rear [mm] 1423 1398 Elbowroom,front [mm] 1483 1433 Elbowroom,rear [mm] 1458 1452 Maximumheadroom,front [mm] 1033 1041 Maximumheadroom,rear [mm] 994 1002 Kneeroom,rear [mm] 61 39 Luggagecompartmentcapacity [liters] 550 480 Weightsandpayload F25comparedtoE83 Vehicle Transmission Vehicle Payload Maxtrail- curbweight erload (DIN) F25X3xDrive28i Automatictransmis- [lbs] 4112 904 3500 sion F25X3xDrive35i Automatictransmis- [lbs] 4222 904 3500 sion 2
- 8. F25Introduction 2.Body 2.1.Bodyshell F25Bodyshell 2.1.1.Introduction TheF25bodyiscomprisedmainlyofstrong,lightweightmaterials.Thisisachievedwiththeintelligent applicationofhigher-strength,multi-phasesteelsandsuper-strength,presshardenedsteels.Onaver- age,thestrengthofthebodymaterialsusedfortheF25is27%higherthantheE83. Theconstructionwithlightweightmaterialsmakesadecisivecontributiontoreducingtheoverallvehi- cleweightwhichresultsinasignificantcontributiontothefollowing: • Drivingdynamics • Reducingfuelconsumption • ReducingCO2emissions • Passivesafety. 4
- 9. F25Introduction 2.Body Highlights • Highproportionofmulti-phasesteels(14%ofthebodyshellweight) • Highproportionofpresshardenedsteels(4%ofthebodyshellweight). Thehigher-strengthmulti-phasesteelsandsuper-strengthpresshardenedsteelsensuremaximum strengthofthepassengersafetycellwithlowweight,thusmakingahugecontributiontopassivesafe- ty. Inthecaseofthepresshardenedsteels,aninnovativedevelopmentwithpassivecorrosionprotection isused.Thisdevelopmentisunprecedentedassuitablepresshardenedsheetmetalmaterialswith sacrificialcorrosionprotectionhavenotbeenavailableinthemarketuntilnow.Thedevelopmentof presshardeningtechnologymeansthataseries-compatibleprocedureforthemanufacturingofgalva- nizedpresshardenedcomponentsisnowavailable. Duringthisprocess,galvanizedsheetsteelisinitiallycoldworkedthenheatedtoroughly1652°F (900°C).Theyarethencooleddownrightawaytoroughly158°F(70°C)andhardenedwithinafew secondsinthepressingtoolwithintegratedwatercoolingdirectly.Followingthisprocedure,themini- mumelasticlimitofthecomponentsissignificantlyhigherthan1000 MPa. Componentsmanufacturedinthismannercanbeusedinareaswheremoistureispresentwithout corrosionofthebasematerialoccurring.Additionalcorrosionprotectionmeasuresarenolongerre- quiredforthissteel. 2.1.2.Materials Amodernvehiclebodymustmeetagreatmanyrequirements.Despitesmallouterdimensions,it shouldprovideapassengercompartmentthatisalargeaspossible.Intheeventofanaccident,pas- sengersmustbeprotectedagainstinjuryaseffectivelyaspossible.Thetorquethatisgeneratedal- someansthatallassemblies,e.g.theengineandtransmission,relyonthebodyforsupport.Further- more,thebodymusthavehighstaticandabovealldynamicrigidityinordertoguaranteetheoutstand- ingdrivingcharacteristicsthataretypicalofBMW. Lastbutnotleast,thesupportingstructureofthevehiclemustbedurableoverthelongtermand,in theeventofanaccident,itmustbepossibleforrepairstobecarriedoutatareasonablecostandwith aminimumamountofeffort. Inordertomeetalloftheserequirements,BMWpursuesthestrategyofcreatingeachcomponent fromthematerialbestsuitedforitsfunction. Thewordsteelisultimatelyanumbrellatermthatdescribesthelargenumberofalloyswithwidely varyingpropertiesthatareused. 5
- 10. F25Introduction 2.Body MaterialqualitiesofF25bodyshell Index Explanation 1 Multi-phasesteels(300MPa) 2 Presshardenedsteels(900MPa) 3 Othersteels(300MPa) Multi-phasesteelsaresteelswherethestructureconsistsofanumberofphases.Examplesofhigh- er-strengthmulti-phasesteelswithalimitofelasticityRp0.2of300to600MPaaredual-phasesteels orTRIPsteels.Examplesofhigher-strengthmulti-phasesteelswithalimitofelasticityRp0.2above600 MPaarecomplex-phasesteelsormartensitic-phasesteels. Presshardenedmanganese-boronsteelsaresuper-strengthsteelswithalimitofelasticityRp0.2above 900MPa. Weightproportions Inordertoreducethevehicleweightandstillensuremaximumstrengthofthebodyshell,thepropor- tionofhigherorhigh-strengthmulti-phasesteelsandsuper-strengthpresshardenedsteelsusedhas increased. 6
- 11. F25Introduction 2.Body F25Bodyshell,distributionofmaterialgrades Index Explanation 1 Multi-phasesteels(300MPa)–14% 2 Presshardenedsteels(900MPa),proportion4% 3 Othersteels(300MPa),proportion82% 2.1.3.Corrosionprotectionandleakprevention Inordertooptimizecorrosionprotection,mainlygalvanizedsteelplatesandsheetaluminiumplates areusedonthebody.Thejoiningtechnologiesusedareweldingandbonding. Theoverlapsofthemetalpanelsaredesignedinsuchawaythatthejoinsurfacesareminimized.This isdonetopreventbondlinecorrosion.Waterispreventedfromenteringthebodystructurebymeans ofconstructivebondingandsealingofthejoinsurfaces. Inparticularlycriticalareas,expansionfoampartsareusedtosealthebodycavitiesagainstmoisture. Wheresheetsaredoubledupinwetchambers,thesearesealedtwiceand,ifrequired,additionally preservedwithwax. Whererequired,theoverlapsofthemetalpanelsindrychambersaresealedofftopreventdustfrom entering. 7
- 12. F25Introduction 2.Body Corrosion-criticalmaterialpairingisavoided.Thecombinationofmaterialsubstratesandjoiningmeth- odsiscarefullycoordinatedtoeliminatetheriskofcorrosion. Coatingprocess Inthepaintingprocessintheimmersioncleaningunit,thebodyshellis: • cleanedbyalkali • phosphated(roughingofthesurfaceforbetteradhesion) • coatedintheimmersionprocesswithKTL(corrosionprotectionpaintthatcoatsallthebody cavitiesfromtheinside). Theorganiclayerofpaintisthenannealed. ThebodyissealedwithPVCandprotectedbyfiller,topcoatandclearvarnishontheouterskin. WiththeF25,selectivecavitypreservationiscarriedoutinparticularlycriticalbodyareas. Theobjectivesofthesebodytreatmentsare: • Novisualsignsofcorrosionforfiveyearsintheareaoftheouterskin • Novisualsignsofcorrosionintheundercarriageareaforthreeyears • Norustdamagefortwelveyears • Extremelywateranddusttight. • Fordingdepthat4mph500mm/19.7inches. 2.1.4.Frontend Fortherepairofthefrontsectionofthebody,therearenomajordeferencescomparedwiththeE83. 2.1.5.Sideframe F25Separationpointsforrepair 8
- 16. F25Introduction 2.Body F25Trimpanel,doorouterskin Index Explanation A F11(notUS) B E70 1 Trimpanel(doorouterskin) 2 Doorouterskin 3 Sideframe 4 Doorseal 5 Trimpanel(entrance) Highlightsofthisdesignfeatureare: • Improvedaccessconvenience • Nosoilingofclothingwhengettinginandgettingout • Trimpanelismountedwithoutadditionalscrewconnection. 12
- 18. F25Introduction 2.Body Index Explanation 1 Glassslide/tiltsunroofcover 2 Fixedglasselement 3 Framewithelectricmotorforglassslide/tiltsunroofcoverandslidingtrims 4 Rearslidingtrim 5 Frontslidingtrim 6 Winddeflector Thepanoramicglasssunroofisaslide/tiltsunroofthatrunsinwards.Theglasspanelandslidingtrim canbeoperatedfullyelectricallyandarecontrolledaccordingtotheusualBMWslide/tiltsunroofop- eratinglogicbymeansofaswitchintherooffunctioncenter(FZD): • Toopentheroof:presstheswitchbackwards • Toclosetheroof:presstheswitchforwards • Roofinventposition:presstheswitchupwards. ThesameoperatinglogicusedforopeningBMWpanoramicglasssunroofsisappliedtothesliding trim.Theoperatinglogiccorrespondstothedirectionofmovementofthecomponentsandisthus easyforcustomerstounderstand. Toexcludetheriskofpossibleinjury,ananti-trapmechanismisimplementedforthecompletetrav- elpathoftheglassslide/tiltsunroofcoverandtheslidingtrim.Therooffunctioncenter(FZD)cande- tectthesuddenincreaseinthepowerconsumptionofthemotorswhichoccurswhentheglassslide/ tiltsunroofcoverorslidingtrimencountersanobstruction.Theyarethenstoppedandmovedback slightlyintheoppositedirection.Theelectroniccontrolsystemtakesaccountofinternationallegalre- quirements. Byusingsuitablematerialsfortheslidingtrim,thenoiselevelwhentheglassslide/tiltsunroofcover andslidingtrimarefullyclosedissimilartothatofavehiclewithanormalroof. Whentheroofisopen,amesh-typewinddeflectorensuresthatbackgroundnoiseremainswithinac- ceptablelimits. 2.3.1.Dimensions Dimensions • Glassslide/tiltsunroofcover,length:20.47in(520 mm) • Glassslide/tiltsunroofcover,width:35.62in(905 mm) • Fixedglazedelement,length:20.47in(520 mm) 14
- 19. F25Introduction 2.Body Aperturesize • Glassslide/tiltsunroofcoverfullyopened:17.12in(435 mm) • Slidingtrimfullyopened:34.25in(870 mm) • Ventilationgap,glassslide/tiltsunroofcover:1.14in(29 mm) 2.4.Strength Theminimumelasticlimitisstatedasthevalueforthestrengthofthebodyshell. TheminimumelasticlimitRp0.2referstothetension(forceperunitareainMPaorN/mm²)abovewhich anirreversibleplasticdeformationof0.2%occurs. Developmentofthemeanminimumelasticlimit(strength)ofthebodyshell. Index Explanation 1 X5(E53modelyear1999) 2 X3(E83modelyear2003) 3 X5(E70modelyear2006) 4 X3(F25modelyear2010) SoP Yearoftheserieslaunch 15
- 20. F25Introduction 2.Body F25ComparisonoflightweightconstructiongradeandstatictorsionalrigidityofbodyshellwithBMWX3E83bodyshell Index Explanation cT Statictorsionalrigidity L Lightweightconstructiongrade 1 E83(withoutpanoramicglasssunroof) 2 F25(withoutpanoramicglasssunroof) 3 E83(withpanoramicglasssunroof) 4 F25(withpanoramicglasssunroof) Thestatictorsionalrigidityofabodydescribesthedegreeofdistortionaroundanaxisthroughthe applicationoftorque.Asaconflictofobjectivesexistsbetweenlightweightconstructionandrigidi- ty,thestatictorsionalrigiditycanneverbeconsideredinisolation,andinsteadinconjunctionwiththe lightweightmaterialsgrade. Thelightweightmaterialsgradedescribestheratiobetweenthevalueforstatictorsionalrigidityinre- lationtothetirecontactpatch(toexwheelbase)andtheweightofthebodyshell(withoutdoorsand lids).Itprovidesameasureofthedegreeofrigidityachievedforthetirecontactpatchwiththesmallest possiblemass. TheF25hasalightweightconstructiongradeof2.6owingtointelligentgeometricdesignoftheload pathsandconstructionwithlightweightmaterials. 2.5.Vibrationsandacoustics 2.5.1.Vibrationcomfort Theprerequisiteforensuringgoodvibrationalcharacteristicsofthevehicleiscarefullytargeteddesign ofstructuraldynamicsininteractionwiththeexcitationfromthechassisandsuspension. 16
- 22. F25Introduction 2.Body 2.6.Crashtestingresearch 2.6.1.Preventativemeasures Basedontheresearchdatacompiledfromracingvehicles,theextremeloadingconditionsthatoccur inthesesituations,thefollowingmeasuresmustbetakentoenhancethepassengersafetycelland maximizethesafetyofdrivers: • Rollcage • Body-contouredseatwithspecialsix-pointseatbelt • Safetyclothingwithcrashhelmet. PassivesafetyisanextremelyimportantissueforBMWanditscustomersontheroad,andnotjustin racingsports. Thefollowingcomparisonvividlydemonstratestheforcesatworkduringacollision:crashingagainsta wallat50 km/h(31mph)isroughlythesameasfallingoutofthe4th storyofabuilding.Atthisspeed, theseatbeltcansignificantlyreducetheriskofinjurybutcannoteliminateitaltogether.Injuriesdueto impactwiththesteeringwheelduringseverehead-oncollisionscanbepreventedwiththeadditional protectionoftheairbag(anidealcomplimenttotheseatbeltsystem). Theairbag,inconjunctionwiththe3-pointautomatic-reelbelt,providesoptimumprotectioninthe eventofahead-oncollision.Agreatdealofthoughtisrequiredindevelopingitstriggeringbehaviorto ensureitonlyactivateswhenneeded.Smallervibrationsthatoccurwhendrivingoveralevelcrossing forexamplemustnotcausetheairbagtotrigger. Around14%ofallaccidentsintheBMWaccidentdatabasearesideimpactand20%oftheseside collisionswerefatalaccidents. Diagram–AccidentStatistics 18
- 23. F25Introduction 2.Body Index Explanation 36 % Head-oncollision 14 % Sidecollision 3 % Rear-endcollision 8 % Rollovers 39 % Multiplepile-ups Theseinsightsshowthatprotectionoftheoccupantsfromsidecollisionsneededtoimprovesignifi- cantly.Thefirstandmostimportantmeasureneededtoprotectthevehicleoccupantsintheeventofa sidecollisionis,andalsoremains,astablevehiclestructureinordertoreduceintrusion. Theintroductionofasideairbag,andalsotheheadairbagfrom5/97,werefurtherstepstakentopro- videoccupantswithoptimumprotectionagainstasidecollision. 2.6.2.Safetytesting/Accidentanalysis BeforeanewBMWvehicleislaunchedontothemarket,alargenumberofcrashtestsarecarriedout. Thepurposeofthesecrashtestsistoverifycompliancewiththelegalregulationsintherelevantcoun- triesandalsoconsumerprotectionrequirements. Crashtestsarealsocarriedoutbasedontheinsightsgainedfromaccidentresearchcarriedoutby BMW.AccidentresearchbyBMWhasrevealedahighpercentageofhead-oncollisionswithtrees whichiswhyBMWcarriesoutahead-oncrashtestagainstapostinordertooptimizethevehicle structure,evenifthereisnolegalrequirementtodoso. ThesafetyofBMWvehiclesisthereforemuchhigherthanthelegalrequirementsforsafetyworldwide. Themostimportantcrashtestsareexplainedindetailbelow: • Head-oncollisionaccordingtoUS-NCAP • SidecollisionaccordingtoUS-NCAP • SidecollisionaccordingtoUS-IIHS • Rear-endcollisionaccordingtoFMVSS301 • Pedestrianprotection Thetotalnumberofaccidentsrecordedintheaccidentstatisticsisdividedupaccordingtothevarious crashsituations:head-oncollision,sidecollision,rear-endcollisionandrollover. 2.6.3.Head-oncollision Arangeofhead-oncollisiontestshavebeendevisedinordertomakethetestingconditionsasrealis- ticaspossible. TheUS-NCAP(NewCarAssessmentProgram)isaconsumerprotectiontestthatplacesthetoughest demandsonthevehiclestructureandpassengerrestraintsysteminthecontextofahead-oncollision. 19
- 27. F25Introduction 2.Body 2.6.6.Pedestrianprotection Pedestrianprotection Inadditiontopassengerprotectiontests,crashtestalsoincludesapedestrianprotectiontest.During thistest,theriskofinjurytochildrenandadultsintheeventofahead-oncollisionat40 km/h(25 mph) isevaluated.Sheathedmetalcylindersandballsofvaryingweightsareusedasasubstituteforlegs andheadsandshotatdefinedpointsonthefrontofthevehicle;thestressonthebodypartsismea- sured. Pedestrianprotection Index Explanation 1 Leg 2 Thigh 3 Headofachild 4 Headofanadult 23
- 28. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment 3.1.Exteriortrims 3.1.1.Frontend ThefrontendoftheF25canbecompletelyremoved.Itconsistsofthebumper,thelights,anumberof sensorsandcovers. Therepairinstructionsmustbestrictlyobservedwhenremovingandinstallingthefrontend F25Frontend Index Explanation 1 Headlight 2 Foglights 3 Bumpersupport 4 Sensor(withSA508,ParkDistanceControl,PDC) Thefrontendwhichincorporatescorrespondingdeformationcavitiesbelowthehood(atleast60 mm/2.36in)aswellasresilienthingekinematics,satisfiesthestringentpedestrianprotectionrequire- ments. Thebumpersplaytheirpartinpassiveprotectionforpedestriansduetotheirdesign,geometryand50 mm/1.98infoam. Aweightreductionofuptoroughly4 kg/8.8lbcanbeachievedbyusingaluminiumasopposedto steelprofiles. 24
- 30. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment F25Underbodypanelling(X3 xDrive35ishownasexample) Index Explanation 1 Brakecoolingairramp 2 Underbodypanelling 3 Airguide 4 Heatinsulation 5 Wheelarchpanel Theairguidesenhancetheeffectofthesmoothvehicleunderbody.Theyreducethedragofthe wheelsandimprovetheoncomingflowthatcoolsthebrakes.Furthermore,integratedrampsintheve- hicleunderbodyprovideadditionalcoolingofthebrakes. 3.2.Interiorequipment 3.2.1.Dimensions F25 E83 Shoulderroom,front [mm] 1455 1412 Shoulderroom,rear [mm] 1423 1398 Elbowroom,front [mm] 1483 1433 Elbowroom,rear [mm] 1458 1452 Maximumheadroom,front [mm] 1033 1041 Maximumheadroom,rear [mm] 994 1002 Kneeroom,rear [mm] 61 39 Luggagecompartmentcapacity(rearseatsupright) [liters] 550 480 26
- 31. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment 3.2.2.Materialandcolorconcept Covers InadditiontotheclassicequipmentcolorsBlackandSavannaBeige,thematerialandcolorrangeof theF25hasbeenextendedtoincludeRedBrown,OysterandHavanna. Equipment Explanation Sensatec Thisleather-likesurfacehasavibranteffectandhasanaturalappear- ancedespitebeingmanufacturedfromsyntheticproducts.TheAmerican nameforthesurfaceisLeatherette. ItisavailableinthecolorsBlackandBeige. LeatherHigh TheoptionalequipmentNevadaLeatheravailableforXmodelstypically hasaslightlymorerobustpronouncedgrainandisimpressiveduetothe highqualityoftheleatherandpleasanttotouch. ItisavailableinthecolorsBlack,SandBeigeandOyster(withMojaveand ChestnutavailableinPriority1) Decorativetrims Equipment Explanation Satinsilvermatt Thissatinmattshimmeringbasestriphasacharacterfulsilverappear- ancewithalow-keymoderneffect. Aluminiumfinegrain Thismetalstriphasanelegantbrushedappearance,providesasporty coolhighlightandistherightcomplimentforamoresportycombination ofmaterials. Finelinebeigehigh- ThisoptionalequipmenthasbeennewlydevelopedfortheF25.It'sgrain glossfine-woodtrim containsfinestreaksandislinearinappearance.Thewarmcolorofthe tranquilwoodgraphicemphasizeswarmthandmodernity. FinelineWavehigh- Thiswoodinteriortrimconveysanelegantclassicyetmodernfeeldueto glossfine-woodtrim itsspecialwavestructureanddarkcolors. 3.2.3.Dashboard TheF25hasaone-piecedashboardwithtwo-tonePVCskin. 27
- 32. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment F25Passengercompartment,dashboard Theupperpartofthedashboardisalwaysblackandthelowerpartisavailableinblackorbeige. Highlights • Upgradingofcoverforlightoperatingfacilityandcenterfreshairgrillewithaccenttrims • Upgradingviadecorativetrimaboveglovebox • Storagecompartmentincenterofdashboardfeaturespush/pushfunction(basicequipment) • Fold-downcompartmentondriver'sside(inconjunctionwithSA493,storagecompartment package). Plastic,aluminiumandwoodversionsofthedecorativetrimabovethegloveboxareavailable. Invehicleswithintegratedautomaticheatingandair-conditioning2/1-zoneIHKA(SA534),theknurled wheelsonthefreshairgrilleareilluminatedtomakethemeasiertofindatnight. 28
- 33. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment 3.2.4.Centerconsole F25centerconsole Highlights • Cladsideedges • Robustcupholder. Plastic,aluminiumandwoodversionsofthedecorativetrimonthecenterconsoleareavailable. 29
- 34. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment 3.2.5.Storageoptionsatfront F25Storageoptionsatfront Index Explanation 1 Storagecompartment,dashboard(standardspecification) 2 Glovebox 3 Cupholder 4 Storagecompartment,centerarmrest 5 Fold-downcompartment Thefold-downcompartmentonthedriver'ssideprovidesanadditionalstoragesurfacewithinthe driver'sreach. ThevolumeofthegloveboxandstoragecompartmentinthecenterarmrestintheF25isoneliter morethanthevolumeintheE83. Twodrinkscontainerseachwithacapacityof650 ml,ortheplug-inashtraysavailableasspecialac- cessories,canbeaccommodatedinthecupholders. 30
- 35. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment F25Foldingcompartment,front A1.5 literbottlecanbeeasilyaccommodatedinthefoldingcompartmentsofthefrontdoors. 3.2.6.Storageoptionsinrear A1.0 literbottlecanbeeasilyaccommodatedinthefoldingcompartmentsofthereardoors. Bothcupholdersareintegratedergonomicallywithineasyreachinthecenterarmrest.Thesecanhold twodrinkscontainerseachwithacapacityof650 ml/0.68qrt,ortheplug-inashtraysavailableasspe- cialaccessories. 3.2.7.Frontseats ThefollowingfrontseatvariantsareavailablefortheF25: • Basicseat,electrical,driver'sseatwithmemory • Sportsseat,electrical,driver'sseatwithmemory Seatequipment Optionalequipment Sportsseatsfordriver/frontpassenger(ZMPMSportPackage) Option481 Seatheatingfordriverandfrontpassenger/Rearpassenger Option494/496 (ZCWColdWeatherPackage) Lumbarsupport,driver/frontpassenger(ZPPPremiumPack- Option488 age) 31
- 36. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment Seatadjustment Inthemaximumequipmentspecification,theseatsoftheF25canbeadjustedineightdirectionsfor- wardsorbackwards. F25Maximumseatadjustment Index Explanation 1 Headrestraintheightadjustment 2 Backrestangleadjustment 3 Backrestwidthadjustment 4 Forward/backseatadjustment 32
- 37. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment Index Explanation 5 Seatheightadjustment 6 Seatangleadjustment 7 Seatdepthadjustment 8 Lumbar-supportadjustment Seatadjustmentoptions Seatadjustment,electrical, driver'sseatwithmemory (SA459) Seatheightadjustment electrical Forward/backseatadjustment electrical Seatangleadjustment electrical Backrestangleadjustment electrical Headrestraintheightadjustment manual Seatdepthadjustment manual 1 Backrestwidthadjustment electrical 1 Lumbar-supportadjustment electrical 2 1 Onlyinconjunctionwiththefollowingoptionalequipment:sportsseatsfordriver/frontpassenger (SA481). 2 Onlyinconjunctionwiththefollowingoptionalequipment:lumbarsupport,driver/frontpassenger (SA488). F25Seatadjustment,driver(atseat),electricalsportsseatwithmemory 33
- 38. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment Index Explanation 1 Backrestwidthadjustment 2 Lumbar-supportadjustment 3 Forward/back,seatheightandseatangleadjustment 4 Backrestangleadjustment 5 ButtonM(storescurrentposition) 6 Button1(callsupstoredposition) 7 Button2(callsupstoredposition) Seatheating ThebuttonsforoperationoftheseatheatingareintheIHKAcontrolbox. F25IHKAcontrolbox Index Explanation 1 Buttonforseatheating,driver'sseat 2 Buttonforseatheating,frontpassengerseat Crash-activeheadrest Thefrontseatsareequippedwithcrash-activeheadrestraints.Theseheadrestraintsfeatureapy- rotechnicactuatorthatepitomizesthedistanceandheightoftherestraintinrelationtotheheadin theeventofarear-endcollisionofsufficientforce.Thisreducesthestressintheregionofthecervical spineduringarear-endcollision. Iftheactiveheadrestraintshavebeentriggered,thepyro-actuatorsmustbereplacedinthe workshop.Itisessentialtorefertotherepairinstructionsplease. 34
- 40. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment Index Explanation A Drivingposition B Supportactivated C Crashposition 1 Support,upperpart 2 Tensionspring 3 Support,lowersectionwithpyrotechnics Theheadrestraintsareadjustedviapreloadedtensionsprings.IftheACSMdetectsarear-endcolli- sion,thepyrotechnicactuatorsareactivatedandthepreloadedtensionspringsarereleased. 3.2.8.Rearseats Passenger-compartmentspaceincomparisonwithE83 • Widerpassengercompartment (rearseatpassengerssit20 mm(0.78in)furtherapartwhichprovidesmoreroomforshoul- dersandelbows • Significantlymorekneeroom • Rearseatpositionraisedby8mm90.31in)inrelationtofrontseat • Thewaistlineis11mm(0.43in)lowerwhichsignificantlyimprovesthefeelingofspacewhen comparedtocompetitormodels • Isofixonleft/right(formaximumof2childseats). Equipment Rearseatheating(SA496)andathrough-loadingsystem(SA465)withseparatefoldingcentersec- tionand40/20/40divisionareavailableasoptionalequipment. F25Rearseatbackrest 3.2.9.Climatecontrol IHKAisstandardfortheF25. 36
- 41. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment F25Controlpanelof2/1-zoneIHKA • 2/1-zoneIHKA Thefirstnumberdenotesthenumberofcontrollabletemperaturezones(temperatureselectorwheels) andtheseconddenotesthenumberofcontrollableairvolumeandairdistributionzones(separatefan settings). The2/1-zoneIHKAthetemperaturecanbecontrolledonthedriverandpassengersideseparately. WhentheALLbuttonofthe2/1-zoneIHKAispressed,thecurrenttemperaturesettingsonthedriver's sidearetransferredtothefrontpassengerside. The2/1-zoneIHKAalsofeaturesautomaticairrecirculationcontrol(AUC).Thismeansthatfreshair containingodorsorpollutantsisblocked.Theinteriorairisthenrecirculated. Equipment IHKA 2/1-zone Separatetemperaturecontrol,frontleft/right Yes Independentventilation Yes Anti-misting Yes Automaticairrecirculationcontrol(AUC)(includingmicrofilter) Yes Individualautomaticcontrolwith5 intensitylevels Yes Solarcompensation Yes ALLfunction(driver'ssettingsaretransferredtofrontpassenger) Yes Highlights TheF25featuresrapidcoolingandheatingbehaviorwithagreaterdegreeofcomfortintermsof acousticsandlevelofcustomization. • optimizedairflowrate 37
- 42. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment Foraheating/air-conditioningunitinthisclass,itdeliversoutstandingperformance.Theentire volumeofairinthevehiclecanbereplacedupto3timesaminute. • Fresh/recirculationairisfilteredthroughinteractionwithautomaticairrecirculationcontrol sensor Thequalityoftheintakeairismonitoredcontinuouslybyanautomaticairrecirculationcontrol sensor.Thisensuresthatpollutantsdonotenterthepassengercompartmentwhendriving intownsorthroughtunnels.Theincomingfreshairisalsocleanedbyacarboncanister.With theairrecirculationfunction,airisalsofilteredinordertopreventsoilingoftheheatingandair conditioningsystemcomponentsandpassengercompartmentandalsotoensurehygienic operation. • Solarandcondensationsensor Acombinationsensorintegratedintothemirrorbasedeterminestheangleofincidenceand theintensityofsolarradiation.ThismeansthatalthoughsolarradiationispresenttheIHKA canmaintainanevenandpleasanttemperatureinthepassengercompartment.TheIHKAcan reliablypreventfoggingofthewindowglassthroughselectivecontrolinterventionbymeasur- ingthesurfacetemperatureofthewindscreenandairhumidity. • Climatestylesandlayeringfunction WhentheIHKAisinAUTOmode,thecustomercanadjusttheamountsofairaccordingto hisindividualcomfortrequirementsusingfivedifferentclimatestyleswithoutexitingAUTO mode.Theventilationtemperature(oncomingflowatupperbody)canbeadjustedindividually viathelayeringfunction. 3.3.Luggagecompartment Theluggagecompartmentcapacityis550liters.Theluggagecompartmenthasenoughspaceforfour golfbagsorthreemountainbikes(forexample),aswellasthreeoccupants. Highlights • 12 V chargingsocketunderloadingfloor,e.g.forthestorageofcompactelectronicequipment inaconcealedareacombinedwithchargingoptionforwhenthevehicleisinmotion(incon- junctionwithSA493,storagecompartmentpackage) • 12 V chargingsocketintrimpanelofluggagecompartmentonright • Foldingandremovablecollapsiblebox,whichcanbestoredbelowtheloadingfloor(incon- junctionwithSA493,storagecompartmentpackage) • Flexiblestoragenetforthreedifferentattachmentpositionsincludingpocketfunction(incon- junctionwithSA493,storagecompartmentpackage) • Scratchandwear-resistantstainlesssteelloadingedge(inconjunctionwithSA3XL,X-Line package) • Luggagecompartmentseparationnet(SA413):therollerblindcassettecanbeunlockedat thepushofabuttonwhichrepresentsasignificantimprovementintermsofcomfort. 38
- 43. F25Introduction 3.Exteriortrimsandinteriorequipment 3.3.1.Dimensions F25Dimensions,luggagecompartment F25 E83 Widthofluggagecompartment atnarrowest [mm] 1100 954 point(1) (betweenwheelarches) Widthofluggagecompartmentatwidestpoint [mm] 1200 1339 Luggagecompartmentopening(2) [mm] 914 937 Heightofopeninginbody(3) [mm] 812 846 Widthofrearopening–top [mm] 1010 1005 Widthofrearopening–bottom [mm] 1112 1125 Heightofloadingedgeaboveroadway (4) [mm] 680 659 Step,loadingedgetoloadingfloor [mm] 13 12 Lengthofluggagecompartment floor(5) [mm] 952 972 Lengthofluggagecompartmentfloor [mm] 1759 1710 (withfolddownrearseatbackrest) Heightofluggagecompartment (6) [mm] 807 911 Heightofluggagecompartmentbelowroller [mm] 461 461 coverforluggagecompartment Luggagecompartmentcapacity [liters] 550 480 Luggagecompartmentcapacity [liters] 1600 1560 (withfolddownrearseatbackrest) 39