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AutoIntelligence
Essential Information for the Modern Workshop
Issue 19 | Winter 2014
Bosch Car Service:
first national conference –
“Forward Together”
Contents
Page 2Bosch Car Service
national conference
Page 3 Bosch trains Top Technician
Page 4Keeping Tour de France
on the road
Page 5 New Aerotwin Plus Wipers
Page 5 New Bosch bulb range
Page 6 New Bosch tyre changers
Page 7 KTS/ESI 25 years of Innovation
Page 8 New Bosch packaging
Page 8Bosch celebrates centenary
of starter motors
Page 9 Streamlined battery range
Page 10 KTS tricks and tips
Page 12 How to fit modern
car batteries
Page 14Bosch innovations in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé
Page 15Seat Leon with assistance systems developed by Bosch
Page 16 A night to remember
Welcome
Celebrating the success of the last ten years’ and
focusing on future opportunities, the first Bosch
Car Service (BCS) national conference has been
hailed a huge success by member garages.
Forward together
With over 550 Bosch Car Service
delegates together for this inaugural
event, the national conference
celebrated the network’s collective
achievements on 11th October at the
Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.
The central theme of Forward
Together focused on how BCS
garages, Bosch, Bosch preferred
distributors and the BCS network
partners can establish new ways of
delivering growth and profitability
for the BCS network. ▶
The first Bosch Car Service
national conference was a
huge success. This issue
reveals the important topics
covered on the day, before the
evening’s entertainment kicked
off giving member garages the
chance to relax and socialise.
We also cover Bosch’s new
Aerotwin Plus range of wiper
blades, which incorporates
Bosch’s flat blade design with
a new formulation of rubber.
In addition, find how three Bosch
Car Service lorries kept 2,000
support vehicles on the road for
this year’s Tour de France race.
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Hosted by Fifth Gear’s TV presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson,
the presentations began with Rolf Wahler, Bosch’s Vice
President of Original Equipment Sales in the UK.
▶ In the morning, delegates mingled
with Bosch team members,
network partners and suppliers for
demonstrations on the latest parts,
equipment, services and offers
available to the BCS garages. A
fantastic networking opportunity,
it allowed garage owners to openly
discuss the issues that matter most.
After lunch all guests were seated for
the launch presentations of the day.
Hosted by TV’s Fifth Gear presenter
Vicki Butler-Henderson, the
presentations began with Rolf
Wahler, Bosch’s Vice President of
Original Equipment Sales in the
UK. Discussing the latest Bosch
technologies, it provided insight
to the research and development
carried out by Bosch with OE
manufacturers designing the cars
of the future. Automotive industry
consultant and FIGIEFA Technical
Advisor Neil Pattemore then took to
the stage and outlined to the network
on how FIGIEFA protects the IAM’s
access to repair information.
Expanding on how the service and
repair industry can work better
together, brand guru Rita Clifton
provided her expert view on The
Power of Brands. Offering an
interesting take on how to present
your business successfully, the
presentation centred on using the
powerful Bosch brand in a more
effective way and answered the
question of how a brand can
help garages get the best from
their business.
Providing a detailed look at the
conference’ Forward Together theme,
Bosch Car Service concept manager
Howard Price took to the stage to
outline what that really means for
the garages, and how Bosch, the
network and suppliers can all pull in
the same direction. New initiatives to
better capture customer feedback,
See Back Page – A night to remember
share the technical knowledge
base held within the Bosch Car
Service network were also covered
and Howard was able to elaborate
on some of the plans to increase
business opportunities for the
network as a whole and provide
more exclusive equipment offers
to member garages.
Rounding the day off, delegates
then selected to attend three of
the six seminars available, which
provided valuable information they
could take back to their workshops.
Topics included: how to make
money out of fleet, highlights from
GIPA’s 2014 drivers survey, live
demonstrations from the Bosch
Data Engineering Centre which
provides the latest software data
for diagnosing and trouble shooting
faults on new vehicles, as well
as the popular Bosch Car Service
Facebook Programme.
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Bosch trains the
Top Technician in
national competition
Once again, a Bosch-trained
technician proves the best after
Mike Harding of Harding Auto
Services battled against 700
technicians to be crowned the
winner of Top Technician 2014.
The competition, which is run
by the publishers of Aftermarket
Magazine and the Institute of the
Motor Industry (IMI) has a prize
fund of £16,000 and was created to
recognise and reward the UK’s best
vehicle technicians through a series
of assessments. Mike Harding is one
of 7 Bosch-trained technicians since
2005 to win this prestigious award
and is the owner of a Bosch Car
Service garage in Woking.
Mike’s skills were put to the
test during the competition on
a number of tasks including a
Jaguar F-type with the multimedia
interface not working, a Porsche
997 with brake judder, a stalling
diesel VW Passat, an underpowered diesel Honda Jazz,
a Honda Civic that had hit a pot
hole and a non-start motorbike.
The Bosch
team wishes to
congratulate
Mike on his great
achievement.
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Bosch Car Service
keeps Tour de France 2014 on the road
As a Technical Partner of the 2014 Tour de France, Bosch Car Service ensured
the 4,500 members of the Tour de France support teams were in the right
place at the right time, as the riders competed over the 3,656km course.
As a Technical Partner of the 2014
Tour de France, Bosch Car Service
ensured the 4,500 members of the
Tour de France support teams were
in the right place at the right time,
as the riders competed over the
3,656km course.
Covering over 21,000 kilometres
between them, three Bosch Car
Service lorries kept the 2000 support
vehicles on the road for this year’s
famous cycle endurance race.
With 84 breakdown repairs carried
out, the team of Bosch trained
technicians were kept busy during
the race, and used the latest Bosch
diagnostic equipment to tackle a
wide range of issues on the roadside.
Starting with the Grand Départ in
Leeds, Yorkshire, and finishing on
The Mall in London, the UK leg of
the Tour event drew a huge amount
of media coverage. Bosch Car
Service members along the UK route
showed their support, involving
customers and local communities
and a wealth of social media activity
was generated. As part of Bosch
Car Service’s partnership with the
Tour de France, point-of-sale and
merchandise was available to all
member garages in advance.
The three stages in the UK attracted
millions of spectators who lined
the route and globally over
3.5 million viewers followed the
Tour on television, making it a
fantastic advert for the Bosch
Car Service concept.
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New Bosch
Aerotwin Plus –
the most advanced
wiper blade from Bosch
Introducing the smart
new range of Bosch wiper
blades to build on the
award-winning Aerotwin
flat blade design, but now
with a sophisticated new
formulation of rubber.
Featuring Bosch’s Power Protection
Plus (P.P.P), a unique wiper rubber
with a patented coating, the blades
have been optimised to provide
high performance and a long
service life allowing them to be
both reliable and economical in the
long run. Motorists will notice the
superior performance, no matter
how extreme the driving conditions.
The new adapter system of
Aerotwin Plus ensures the highest
numbers of vehicles are supported
by each wiper blade. Just 15 part
numbers cover 93% of all cars
fitted with OE flat wiper blades,
with each wiper blade compatible
to 10 different types of wiper
arms. The simplicity of the adapter
mechanism means they can
be installed by both motorists
and technicians.
The flat-blade technology in
Aerotwin Plus wipers provides
more down force than a
conventional design, eliminating
gaps in which water or snow can
collect. Designed without the
traditional metal frame, flat-blade
wiper technology ensures that
the pressure of the blade is
evenly distributed over any
shape of windscreen.
The aerodynamic design reduces
the chance of air passing under
the blade at motorway speeds
– when it is most crucial that
wipers perform – making them
more efficient and less noisy
than conventional blades, while
providing a longer service life
than conventional wiper blades.
New Bosch
bulb range
The new Bosch bulb range satisfies the
highest standards and offers the right
product for every application. With
outstanding light output and whiteness,
the automotive bulbs range ensures
superior illumination of the road.
In line with increased quality, the range
now demonstrates better branding
with each bulb stamped with the Bosch
logo. A stand for the new range is now
available to support workshops.
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Tyre changers – fast, effective and profitable
A strong tyre service offering can provide workshops with profitable
business opportunities. Bosch realise this and have enhanced the tyre
service equipment range accordingly to now provide workshops with
the latest generation of fast, effective and profitable tyre changers.
Both machines come with a 4 year standard warranty*.
The new TCE 4430 and TCE 4435
cover 95 per cent of all passenger
cars, light commercial vehicles and
motorcycles, allowing workshops to
become a one-stop-shop for their
customers, potentially increasing
revenue and profitability.
which is equipped with a quick
exhaust valve for faster bead
breaking times. This increases
the cylinder speed by up to 40 per
cent, as well minimising the risk
of placing excessive pressure on
the tyre.
Bosch’s G-Frame concept technology
is at the heart of its new pneumatic
tilting-back tyre changers.
This unique and advanced feature
increases the rigidity of the machine,
reducing the flow of internal forces,
avoiding tyre and rim damage, while
also improving the time it takes to
change the tyre. This makes the
new machines ideal for high-volume,
specialist or dedicated
tyre workshops.
The new range of tyre changers
has been specifically designed
with efficiency in-mind. The shorter
stroke of the cylinder reduces
the need for air, lowering the
compressor’s energy consumption,
providing a long-term saving for the
workshop. The most stressed part
in a tyre changer is the back pole,
so Bosch has specifically developed
a rugged tilting-back pole and a
cushioned cylinder, increasing the
ease of use to the operator during
mounting and demounting.
The new machines also feature a
4-point adjustable bead breaker.
This is designed to protect the rim
from scratching by avoiding any risk
of contact with the metal housing,
*A 4 year warranty is available for TCE 4430 & TCE 4435 via participating distributors. Registration required within 14 days of installation to validate warranty.
Terms and exclusions apply. Contact [email protected]
New
appointments
at Bosch AA
Bosch Automotive
Aftermarket has further
strengthened the UK
and Ireland team, and
is pleased to announce
the following three
appointments:
Dominic Moran,
Divisional Director
Dominic Moran has been appointed
as Divisional Director for the UK and
Ireland, bringing with him significant
experience from previous roles within
the automotive sector.
Prior to his current role, Dominic
was Regional Sales Manager for
the Automotive Aftermarket in
Oceania (including Australia and
New Zealand). In December 2011
he moved to the UK to take up his
appointment as Country Sales
Director for the UK and Ireland,
with a responsibility for business
development and building customer
relationships as well as distribution
strategy.
As Divisional Director, Dominic will
assume top level responsibility for
the supply of automotive parts,
workshop equipment, software and
services to the UK and Irish markets.
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25 years of Innovation
The launch of the KTS 300, in the 1980s, marked the start of a new era in the servicing and repair of vehicles. This
was the first tool that could be used to diagnose more than one make of car, instantly establishing Bosch as a leader
in diagnostic equipment for the Automotive Aftermarket and it has been at the forefront of development within the
industry ever since. Since its launch, 25 years ago, more than 175,000 KTS-series diagnostic testers worldwide have
been manufactured with around 60,000 workshops throughout Europe using ESI[tronic].
The original KTS unit, known as
the ‘Bosch hammer’ (thanks to its
distinctive shape), was the first unit
to communicate with multiple makes
of vehicle. Today, Bosch embraces the
All Make concept, as ESI[tronic] 2.0
software can be used in conjunction
with more than 180 vehicle brands
and over 90,000 models from around
the world.
Bosch’s advances have led the
industry as mechanics have become
technicians and have embraced
electronic diagnostic tools. Designed
as a comprehensive knowledge
platform for technicians, ESI[tronic]
provides detailed information and
support that reflects the evolution, as
electronics have played an increasing
role in the development of vehicles.
Bill Johnson,
Ian Crowley,
Replacing Dominic Moran, Bill
Johnson has been appointed as Sales
Director for automotive parts in the UK
and Ireland. Having held a number of
previous jobs in the automotive sector,
Bill brings a vast amount of experience
and industry knowledge that will be
applied in his new role.
Previously at SPX, Ian has been
brought into the team as part
of the acquisition of the Service
Solutions company. As Technical
Services Manager, Ian is responsible
for leading the teams engaged
in providing training and Hotline
services to Bosch customers in
Sales Director
The current KTS range from Bosch
has the perfect system for any size
or type of workshop, depending on
it’s needs. From handheld through
to fully integrated systems, the
KTS range covers all aspects
of diagnostics.
Technical Services Manager
the UK, as well as the Vehicle
Manufacturer Dealer apprentice
schemes. Aside from his
previous role with SPX in
the automotive industry,
Ian has experience in the
defence sector.
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Look out for
the new Bosch
packaging –
out now
You may have noticed that Bosch
has introduced new packaging
across its automotive product
ranges, to align with the company’s
corporate design.
All product lines will now be blue
however; there will be additional
colours alongside for special
requirements where applicable.
This could include, grey for older
Bosch
celebrates
centenary
of starter
motors
vehicle technologies or black for
performance/ upgrade models.
New Start & Stop
starter motor packaging
There is also a different style
between retail and workshop
packaging. This new packaging
creates consistency so that retail
outlets and workshops can easily
identify the innovative and reliable
Bosch brand.
New workshop packaging
Starting a car using
a crank-handle was a
dangerous and strenuous
task. It wasn’t uncommon
for motorists to come to
serious harm when, instead
of turning over, the engine
would kick back potentially
breaking the driver’s wrist.
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Streamlined battery range
To make it easier to select the right battery every time, Bosch has streamlined its award-winning
battery range including a new label design, to make battery identification straightforward and
efficient. In addition, the introduction of pictograms will enable a workshop or end user to easily
identify what type of Bosch automotive battery they require.
The comprehensive range of batteries covers a wide variety of car, truck, motorcycle and leisure
applications, and is constantly evolving to accommodate developing vehicle technologies, such
as Start/Stop systems.
S3: Grey labels
S4: Blue labels
S5: Black labels
These are suitable for older
vehicles with smaller engines.
The S3 range has standard
Flooded Lead Acid technology
and is not suitable for vehicles
with Start/Stop systems. This
makes them cost effective for
older vehicles (pre-2000).
Any vehicle manufactured from
2000 onwards with a standard
amount of electrical consumers
(air conditioning, immobilisers,
cruise control) requires at least an
S4 battery. Some S4 part numbers
have an Enhance Flooded Battery
(EFB) design and are capable
of dealing with some Start/
Stop systems. EFB technology is
becoming increasingly utilised by
OEM’s, thanks in part to the rise
in popularity of Superminis.
For premium vehicles and those
with a large diesel engine, Bosch
recommends an S5 battery as
it is capable of dealing with lots
of electrical consumers e.g.
parking sensors, satellite
navigation and infotainment
systems. In addition some S5
part numbers have an Absorbed
Glass Mat (AGM) design, the latest
cutting edge technology, capable
of dealing with advanced Start/
Stop systems.
The important thing to remember when fitting a new battery is to ensure the same type
of battery technology is being replaced. You can always upgrade, but never downgrade.
The introduction of the starter
motor, therefore, came as a relief
for motorists of the day marking a
giant leap forward in automotive
electrification, making driving
safer and more comfortable.
A century ago, in 1914, Bosch
presented its first electric starter
motor for cars that used electrical
power from the vehicle’s battery
supply. This was part of Bosch’s
automotive lighting system it
launched a year earlier, and was
initially operated by a foot pedal
before swiftly moving to a button.
While the earliest starter motors
weighed almost 10 kilograms
and delivered just 0.6 kilowatts
of power, the average starter
motor in today’s vehicle weighs
as little as 2 kilograms while
delivering substantially more power,
demonstrating just how far starter
motor technology has advanced
over the last 100 years.
Today, Bosch offers a broad
spectrum of robust, reliable starter
motors for gasoline and diesel
engines for passenger cars and
commercial vehicles, supporting
both 12 and 24 volt vehicle electrical
systems. To keep up with constantly
developing vehicle design and
technology Bosch starter motors
are now lightweight, compact and
powerful, reducing fuel consumption
and emissions. Manufacturing over
twelve million starter motors every
year at least one in every five newlymanufactured vehicle worldwide
uses a Bosch starter motor.
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The Bosch KTS family is celebrating
25 years of helping technicians quickly
diagnose and fix vehicle faults.
It’s vital that you get the best from your
diagnostic equipment, and these tricks
and tips will help you improve efficiency
and help customers.
Automatic VIN Look up
A lot of people don’t know it’s
there, or how it works, but this little
feature saves time and eliminates
human error when you need to find
the unique 17 digit number.
With the car connected to the KTS
unit, select the VIN identification
tab and you will be presented with
boxes to enter the digits. Instead of
entering the number, click the “VIN
Readout” button and the full vehicle
details will appear.
This feature isn’t available on some
older vehicles as they don’t have the
ability to electronically store the VIN.
In these situations all vehicle details
will have to be entered manually.
Reference info button leading
directly to further information
for trouble shooting
If ESI[tronic] returns a fault code on
a vehicle, and has brought up the
fault code description screen, there
can be several options to try in order
to solve the issue. Instead of leaving
that chapter to go back to the main
menu, for example to find a wiring
diagram, you can jump straight to
relevant information by clicking on
the “Reference info” button. This is
located at the bottom left hand side
of the screen.
b.The DDC programme is found
inside the main menu of ESI 2.0,
under “Hardware Settings”.
Click on the button and you’ll find
a drop-down list, which includes an
electrical terminal diagram (wiring
diagram) option. Other useful options
on this drop down are: installation
position table; air/fuel pipe diagram;
connection to vehicle location.
KTS Pass-Thru ability
Pass-Thru enables a KTS unit to
install and update a car’s internal
software – typically the preserve of
franchised dealers. This covers ECU
updates, some coding and other
important technical info.
a.You’ll need to ensure you KTS
system is up to date. Visit the
Bosch Euro 5 website: http://
rb-aa.bosch.com/aa/en/euro5/
index.htm and download the free
software patch. This allows you to
make changes to the KTS via the
DDC programme.
c.Open Hardware Settings and
press “Start DDC” This will open
another dialogue box allowing
you to tick and activate the
Pass-Thru option.
d.Once ticked, accept and press OK.
e.The KTS unit is now capable of
Pass-Thru. However, you will need
to set up an account with the
vehicle manufacturer. All details
are available on the Bosch Euro
5 website and we are currently
running Pass-Thru courses. Full
details are available from the
Bosch Training Team.
The RB Key for easy
vehicle identification
The RB Key, or Robert Bosch key, is
a specific reference unique to each
and every vehicle on ESI, and is
extremely useful in easily identifying
a vehicle when calling the technical
hotline. It can also save time when
included on your customer database,
as you don’t have to search for the
vehicle details on the KTS the next
time the vehicle visits the workshop.
Steps to find the RB key:
a.With the car connected to the KTS,
find out the car’s VIN (see Tip 1).
b.This will produce an RB key
automatically, which is displayed
at the top left of the screen,
with the vehicle details.
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It’s important to remember that
these online updates do not replace
the need to install the update discs
that KTS users receive through post
three times a year. The online updates
provide supplementary information
which complement the essential
updates supplied on the discs.
Steps:
c.The RB key option can be
switched on in the main menu
under User settings, Vehicle
identification. Simply tick the
‘Display RB key in results list’ box
From the main menu, choose
“Online Update” and enter your
customer number and password
when prompted. The download
options will appear and the software
updates will start to download.
Online updates
The introduction of ESI 2.0 allows
online software updates, keeping
your diagnostic equipment right up to
date. Available free of charge via the
internet, they ensure that you’re always
in possession of the latest vehicle
information provided by Bosch.
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How to fit
modern car
batteries
The days of connecting
and forgetting a car
battery are coming
to an end. Today’s
batteries need to be
installed correctly or
the customer may soon
need to return to the
garage. This step-bystep guide will help you
to correctly fit the right
battery in the right way.
1
Select the correct battery for the vehicle.
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Plug in the Bosch KTS unit to the car’s
16 pin DLC (Data Link Connector).
Without battery coding, the car’s
battery management system
won’t work correctly and some
vehicle functions will cease.
The worst case scenario is that
the vehicle may not even start.
In this guide, we’ll use Bosch’s
ESI 2.0 software to demonstrate
the fitting of the battery. ESI 2.0
is capable of installing several
brands of batteries, but the
list of battery brands changes
by application.
You should fit a battery support
unit before starting any work.
This retains the car’s electronic
memory eg. radio stations,
ECU codes, sat nav settings,
etc. Without a support unit,
the car’s system may reset to
the factory default.
It’s important to follow the entire
installation process from start to
finish, as the coding section of
this process cannot be omitted.
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From the list, select “Service adaption”.
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Select the new battery ampere hours.
2
Connect a battery support unit,
such as the BAT490, to retain codes
and instrument display information.
This should remain connected
throughout the battery fitting process.
7
Turn on KTS unit and select vehicle
details either manually or via VIN look up.
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Then select “Battery replacement”.
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When prompted enter the battery serial
number. On a Bosch battery, the serial
number can be found on the barcode.
This is a 13 digit number, but you will
only need to enter the first 10 digits.
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13
4
Remove the old battery, ensuring you
take off the negative terminal first
followed by the positive one.
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5
Install the correct new battery, ensuring
the positive terminal is connected first
and the negative second. If there is a vent
tube ensure it is fitted to the new battery.
9
Click on the Diagnosis tab and select
Energy Management from the drop
down list.
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10
Select “Electric Energy Management
System” in the drop down list and
press enter.
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You will then see this note on the
screen. Please read carefully.
Ensure the battery is correctly located
in the tray and clamped into position.
Check the error memory for fault codes
present. If no codes present, continue to
the next stage, but make a note of any
fault codes before clearing them and
starting the battery coding process.
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Select correct vehicle details.
Enter brand of new battery.
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The next screen will display a
confirmation of selection criteria.
Press continue, then close programme
and remove battery support unit.
To find out about training courses for battery fitting,
or for a further more intensive course including
Hybrid technology, please contact the
Bosch Service Training Centre in Uxbridge,
Tel: 01895 816160 or email:
[email protected]
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Impressive Bosch
innovations in
the new BMW 4
Series Coupé
The new BMW 4 Series Coupé is packed with cutting-edge automotive
technology and includes numerous developments from Bosch.
Bosch in the new
BMW 4 Series Coupé
▶Airbag control
▶Brake booster
▶ Common rail diesel
injection system
▶Engine control unit
▶Gasoline direct injection
▶Hot-film air-mass meter
▶In-tank unit
▶Lambda sensor
▶Parking Assistant
▶Spark plug or glow plug
▶Start/stop starter
Parking made easy
The Parking Assistant, part of
Bosch’s Park Distance Control
system, recognizes suitable
parallel parking spaces along a
road as the car drives past, and
informs the driver. Once activated
the Parking Assistant takes over
and automatically guides the
vehicle into the space, but the
driver can cancel the manoeuvre
at any time by taking hold of the
steering wheel. The Park Distance
Control system can also assist the
driver with general parking; with
ultrasonic sensors at the front and
rear of the vehicle measuring the
position of possible obstacles.
An intermittent tone tells the
driver how much space remains,
while a diagram of the vehicle
and obstacles are shown on the
control display. This makes it
much easier to manoeuvre in and
out of parking spaces, especially
when reversing.
Lower consumption
and emissions
Low fuel consumption and low
vehicle emissions are a priority
for car manufacturers – and the
premium segment is no exception.
The Bosch hot-film air-mass meter
fitted in the BMW 4 Series Coupé
is a vital component, and key in
optimising fuel economy.
Bosch Double-Platinum
spark plugs
The BMW’s inline 6-cylinder engine
is equipped with Double-Platinum
spark plugs from Bosch. The
high-quality platinum alloy used in
these spark plugs means they’re
extremely durable - an important
property in today’s engines.
The high temperatures in an
engine’s combustion chamber
mean the spark plugs have to
function under particularly tough
operating conditions.
Bosch hot-film air-mass
meter HFM7
Featuring innovative technology and
state-of-the-art microelectronics,
the Bosch hot-film air-mass
meter HFM7 includes integrated
temperature, humidity and pressure
sensors. It continues to function
precisely and reliably, even under
the harshest conditions, and is
highly resistant to contamination.
Measuring the temperature of the
aspirated air, it sends data to the
engine control unit, which then
precisely calculates the correct
quantity of fuel required – ensuring
maximum efficiency.
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Safety takes priority:
Seat Leon with assistance systems
developed by Bosch
The Seat Leon is setting
the benchmark in its class,
thanks to its innovative
technical equipment – and
a large number of these
highlights come from Bosch.
Bosch in the Seat Leon
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Alternator
Common rail diesel injection system
Engine control unit
Fatigue detection system
Gasoline direct injection
Glow plug or spark plug
Lambda sensor
Mid-range radar
Multi-purpose camera
Starter
Start/stop system
Wiper system
The third generation of the Seat Leon
now comes with a range of innovative
assistance systems from Bosch.
Maximising safety and comfort,
they help it stand out from rivals by
offering the kind of features previously
reserved for premium vehicles.
Multi-purpose camera
The multi-purpose camera from
Bosch is a key component in the
new Seat Leon, filming an area
of road up to 120 metres in front
of the vehicle. High-performance
software then analyses the
images, recognising road markings
for the lane departure warning
system. If the vehicle inadvertently
approaches a lane marking, the
system automatically steers it back
toward the middle of the lane. The
multi-purpose camera provides data
for other safety systems, including
the dynamic light control function,
which provides the best possible
visibility at night without blinding
oncoming traffic.
Data from the multi-purpose
camera allows the emergency brake
assistant to intervene if the driver
takes their eyes off the road for
a split second and the vehicle in
front suddenly brakes. Initially the
system emits an audible signal to
warn the driver but, if the driver
fails to respond, the system then
briefly applies the brakes and then
immediately starts partial braking.
As soon as the driver presses the
brake pedal, the system provides
extra braking power if required.
This ensures that, wherever possible,
the vehicle comes to a standstill
before it hits the vehicle in front
and prevents an accident.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Another innovative highlight fitted in
the new Seat Leon is the Adaptive
Cruise Control system from Bosch.
The driver sets the speed in exactly
the same way as on a conventional
cruise control system, but the
car doesn’t merely maintain the
selected speed - it also brakes and
accelerates automatically. The key
component in this system is the midrange radar sensor, which precisely
measures the distance and speed of
the vehicles in front.
Successful in use: Bosch DoublePlatinum spark plugs and Duraterm
High Speed glow plugs.
The Seat’s fuel-efficient 1.2-litre and
1.4 litre TSI engines are equipped
with Bosch’s Double-Platinum spark
plugs, which offer a long service
life. With an insulator extended
by 8 mm and improved spark over
insulation, thanks to a shortened
high-voltage contact, the spark plug
works flawlessly with the engines’
high compression cylinders. The
plug’s ground electrode is precisely
aligned with the thread which, after
installation, is also aligned with the
fuel injection valve to provide the
optimum ignition point for the air/
fuel mixture.
Bosch’s low-voltage glow plug
Duraterm High Speed is fitted
to the Leon’s diesel engines and
reaches its operating temperature
of 1000°C in less than three
seconds. This improves cold-running
characteristics and ensures the TDI
diesel engines start reliably. Thanks
to its long post-glow time of 360
seconds and the intermediate glow,
it provides smooth running
no matter the engine load.
16
Bosch goes
the distance
at Le Mans
with Audi win
Once again Bosch proved a driving
force behind the world’s longest
running endurance race, providing
technology to 50 per cent of the cars
in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans
including the revolutionary Audi R18
e-tron Quattro.
With 2014 being the breakout year for
hybrid technology at Le Mans, Audi,
Porsche and Toyota all embraced
the LMP1 2014 regulations, designed
to allow a greater variety of energy
recovery systems.
Using different combinations of petrol
or diesel engines, two or four-wheel
drive, as well as kinetic or thermal
energy recovery and storage, all
took very different approaches when
producing their race cars.
The winning R18 e-tron Quattro
combines a 3.7-litre V6
diesel engine with a flywheel
accumulator system, which stores
energy harvested under braking,
which in-turn powers the car’s
front wheels.
In addition to providing the complete
common-rail diesel injection system,
Bosch also provided the starter,
generator and wiring harness and
Motor-Generator unit which powers
the front wheels. Bosch Motorsport
produced the car’s engine control
unit which integrated the diesel and
electric power systems to deliver
the race winning performance.
A range of different technologies were
also used by other manufacturers
during the event, including Bosch
gasoline direct injection technology
with Ferrari, Bosch Motorsport
collision avoidance system with
Chevrolet and engine control units
and data loggers with Porsche.
A night to remember
As the sun set, it was time for attendees
of the first Bosch Car Service national
conference to enjoy some down time before
getting dressed up for a gala-dinner and an
evening of entertainment, with comedian
Ed Byrne and a seven-piece swing band.
Special guests on the night included the four Bosch
Car Service Bangers4BEN teams, who had flown in
to Birmingham from Germany. Halfway through their
sponsored drive across Europe, they updated the audience
on their progress and regaled with stories of their
adventure. Demonstrating the generosity of the Bosch Car
Service network, donations on the night swelled the total
amount raised for the automotive industry’s benevolent
fund BEN by £5,000. It was also a special night for
Ryan Davies, of Eltham Test Centre, who was awarded
Bosch Car Service top apprentice of the year.
The morning after
The fund-raising continued the next day,
as 11 bleary eyed Bosch staff set off
on a 111 mile cycle challenge to ride,
as a team, from the Hilton Metropole
Birmingham to BEN’s new Lynwood
care home in Ascot. In all, the Bosch
Car Service network conference and the
Bangers4BEN and Bikers4BEN helped
raise over £8,000 for BEN. A special
thank you to all who donated.

AutoIntelligence

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