2013 BMW 7 SERIES seats

Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switch on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.▷The warning lamp lights up continuously.Seite 101SafetyControls101
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Detected child seatsThe system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the
front passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.1.Move the respective seat forward all the
way.2.Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
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NotePersonal responsibility
The system cannot possibly serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
the traffic situation. The system may not al‐
ways detect critical situations reliably and in a
timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation
and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:▷The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.▷Automatic closing of the windows.▷Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.▷For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:
automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.▷For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats
in the rear: automatic positioning of the
backrests for the rear passenger seats.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also
interrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
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Storage compartmentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐
neuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the driver's and
front passenger side, refer to page 176.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page 177, in the front and
rear.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold up the cover.
Opening the top cover
Press the button.
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The top cover opens automatically.Closing the top cover
Press the cover closed.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold up the cover.
Center armrest
Front A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Press the buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 39, for exam‐
ple.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
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RearA storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle,
the button is in the depression at the front of
the center armrest or on top of the center arm‐ rest.
Cupholders
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
To open: press on the cover.
Rear In the front of the center armrest.
To open: press the button.
To close: slide back.
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located next to the grab
handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the
rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Cargo area Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
side of the cargo area.
To transport larger objects, it can be pushed
down.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 125
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Activated-charcoal filter 163
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 121
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Active Protection 122
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive 128
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active seat ventilation, rear 53
Active Steering, integral 129
Adaptive brake assistant 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 122
Adaptive drive 128
Adaptive light control 96
Adaptive Light Control, bulb replacement 220
Additives, oil 213
Adjust front seat 48
Adjusting, steering wheel 60
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 231
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 162
Air distribution, manual 161
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 162 Air flow, automatic climate
control 161
Air pressure, tires 199
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 163
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 207
All-wheel-drive 127
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 169
Alternative oil types 213
Ambient light 99
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 125
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 125
Approved engine oils 213
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 170
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 226
Assistance when driving off 125
Attentiveness assistant 123
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 161
Automatic car wash 230
Automatic climate con‐ trol 160 Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 133
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 96
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 162
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 37
Automatic tailgate 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
AUTO program, intensity 161
Auto Start/Stop function 68
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Back seats, adjusting 51
Backup camera 147
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 226
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 228
Basic position, rear seats 52
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Battery replacement, vehicleremote control 30
Battery, vehicle 223
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 178
Blinds, sun protection 45
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 216
Bonus range, ECO PRO 190
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Brake assistant 125
Brake assistant, adaptive 125
Brake discs, breaking in 182
Brake force display 122
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 122
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Brake lights, adaptive 122
Brake pads, breaking in 182
Braking, hints 183
Breakdown assis‐ tance 225, 226
Breaking in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 94
Bulb replacement, rear 221
Bulb replacement, see lamp and bulb replacement 218
Button, RES 136
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 226
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Calling up mirror adjust‐
ment 42
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 42
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 42
Camera, backup camera 147
Camera, care 233
Camera, Side View 150
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Car battery 223
Car care products 231
Care, displays 233
Care, vehicle 231
Cargo 185
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 178
Cargo, securing 186
Cargo straps, securing cargo 186
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 233
Car wash 230
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 182
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 216
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 218
Changing wheels 222 Changing wheels/tires 206
Check Control 83
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 212
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 232
Cigarette lighter 170
Cleaning, displays 233
Climate control 160
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 183
Climate control on head‐ liner 165
Climate control wind‐ shield 183
Clock 86
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 178
Coasting 192
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 192
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 192
Collision warning with braking function 111
Collision warning with City Braking function 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 73 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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