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Central Body Electronics ZKE III
Power Distribution
The power distribution box for the
E38 is incorporated in the Electr-
onics box in the engine compart-
ment.
The power distribution box for the
E39 and E53 is inside the vehicle.
The main fuse box is located
inside the glove box above a
hinged panel.
A “pull out” fuse designation card
is also located in the fusebox. This
notes:
• Fuse value in amps
• Location
• Circuit listing by fuse
The placement of the power distribution box is
close to the main electronics carrier behind
the glove box. The modules/relays located in
the electronics carrier include (examples):
• General Module III (GM III)
• Drive away protection (EWS II)
• Anti-lock Brake (ABS/ASC+T)
• Light Check Module (LCM) - behind right kick
panel
• Overload protection relay module
An auxiliary fuse block is located in the trunk
above the battery. In addition to fuses, the
auxiliary fuse block also contains relays (exam-
ples):
• Fuel filler flap lock motor relay
• Fuel pump relay (some vehicles)
• Rear defroster relay
• Unloader relay
FUSE
DESIGNATION
CARDFUSE BOX DROPS
DOWN AFTER TURNING
TWO THUMB SCREWS
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Central Body Electronics ZKE III
System Components: Inputs - Processing - Outputs
Entry/Exit Aid
The Steering Column Memory provides the feature of raising the steering column to ease
in exiting the vehicle and return it to the previous position after the vehicle is entered.
Raising the Steering Column:
Lowering the Steering Column:
• The ignition is switched “off”. • The ignition is switched to KL 15.
• The ignition is switched to KL R • The Handbrake is released or the door is closed.
and the driver’s door is opened.
• The ignition is switched to KL 15, The steering column recall movement can be inter-
driver’s door open with the hand- rupted at any time by tapping the adjusting lever.
brake applied.
