2013 BMW 7 SERIES buttons

Press the
buttonFunctionRocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 135Congestion Assistant ON/OFF,
Pause, refer to page 139
The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.▷Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.Camera
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up and the marking in the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
If switching off the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
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General information
The congestion assistant determines speed
and distance from the vehicle in front via a ra‐
dar sensor and the position of the lane marking
via a camera.
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
The system is deactivated as soon as contact
with the steering wheel is no longer detected.
In order to be able to use the Congestion As‐
sistant, place your hands around the steering
wheel.
When driving with gloves or with protective
covers, contact with the steering wheel cannot
be detected by the sensors. The system in this
case cannot be used.
Notes Personal responsibility
The system does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her speed,
distance and driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Drive attentively, and react to the current
traffic events. Intervene actively when neces‐
sary, e.g., by braking, steering or making an
evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger
of an accident.◀
Functional requirements▷Drive on approved road type. The data on
this are stored in the navigation system.▷Driving on the limited access highway or
divided lane roads.▷Sufficient lane width.▷Lane marking is detected.▷Vehicle driving ahead is detected.▷Speed below 25 mph/40 km/h.▷Both hands on the steering wheel rim.At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheelPress the
buttonFunctionCongestion Assistant ON/OFF,
Pause, refer to page 141.Rocker switch:
Store, change/maintain speed,
refer to page 135.Maintain, store speed, refer to
page 135.Resume speed, refer to
page 136.Adjust distance, refer to
page 136.
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.▷Do not cover the view field of the radar
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▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
General information
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel
consumption.
Controls
At a glance
Press the
buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 143Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 143Resume speed, refer to
page 144Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 144
The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐
ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐
try-specific variants.
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
The cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button on the steering
wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷The brakes are applied.▷The transmission position D is disengaged.▷DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.▷HDC is activated.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or:
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
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Interior equipmentVehicle 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.
Integrated universal remote
control
The conceptThe integrated universal remote control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The integrated universal remote con‐
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐
mitters. To operate the remote control, the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be
programmed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐
mote control, ensure that there are no people,
animals, or objects in the range of movement
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,
there is a risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is gener‐
ally compatible with the integrated universal
remote control.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of John‐
son Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview
mirror
▷LED, arrow 1.▷Buttons, arrow 2.▷The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
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erases all programming of the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror.3.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
8 cm away from the buttons on the interior
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐
pends on the manual transmitter.4.Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program‐
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐
gin flashing slowly.5.Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. When the LED is
flashing faster, this indicates that the but‐
ton on the interior rearview mirror has been
programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
Several more attempts at different distan‐
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.6.To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐
rior rearview mirror buttons.
Special feature of the alternating-
code wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features an alternat‐
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear‐
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the integrated universal remote control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the operating manual of the sys‐
tem being set up for information on how to
synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
To synchronize:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this work step up to three times in
order to finish synchronization. Once syn‐
chronization is complete, the programmed
function will be carried out.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.3.As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter for the system to be controlled
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons on the interior rearview mirror. The
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. When the LED is flashing faster, this
indicates that the button on the interior
rearview mirror has been programmed.
The system can then be controlled by the
button on the interior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the
integrated universal remote control, ensure
that there are no people, animals, or objects
within the range of movement of the remote- controlled system; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐ view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter Front
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Place your finger in the depression next to the
ashtray, arrow, and push up at the same time.
The ashtray can be removed.
Lighter Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
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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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License plate lamp, bulb re‐placement 221
Light alloy wheels, care 232
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 219
Lighter, rear 171
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 99
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 95
Load 185
Loading 185
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 41
Locking via trunk lid 37
Lock, power window 45
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 49
Lug bolt lock 222
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 186
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 216
Maintenance require‐ ments 216
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 87
Maintenance system, BMW 216 Malfunction displays, refer to
Check Control 83
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 130
Manual air distribution 161
Manual air flow 161
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 78
Manual operation, backup camera 148
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 196
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 145
Manual operation, parking brake 71
Manual operation, Side View 150
Manual operation, Top View 151
Manual operation, trunk lid 37
Marking on approved tires 207
Marking, run-flat tires 208
Massage seat, front 50
Massage seat, rear 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 162
Maximum speed, display 89
Maximum speed, winter tires 208
Measure, units of 93
Medical kit 226
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 191
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 90 Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 83
Microfilter 163
Minimum tread, tires 206
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 183
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 219
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 62
Multifunctional instrument display 80
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 232
New wheels and tires 206
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 116
No Passing Information 89
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 228
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 217
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 217 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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