2013 BMW 7 SERIES Malfunction

▷Display in the Head-up Display selected.▷Distance too short for longer than about
2 seconds.▷Speed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking, for
example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
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▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Rear cooler
Behind the center armrest
The cooler is located behind the center arm‐
rest in the rear.
Fold the center armrest down.
Opening
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward. Switching onThe cooler can be operated at two levels.
1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the button once for each
cooling level.
The highest cooling power is active when
two LEDs are lit.
If the cooler was switched on the last time the
ignition was switched on, it will likewise be
switched on the next time the ignition is
switched on.
Switching off
Press the button repeatedly until the LEDs go
out.
Malfunction
The cooler cannot be switched on or switches
off, e.g., when the cooling system overheats or
if the battery voltage is low. One of the LEDs
flashes.
Remedy the problem
1.If necessary, allow the refrigerator cooling
system to cool down.2.Start the engine.3.Switch on cooler.
If the LED flashes even after a short time, have
the cooler checked by the service center.
Folding table in the rear
A folding table is contained in the backrest of
the front seat.
Folding down Pinch hazard during folding out and in
Make sure that the area of movement
around the folding table and the side hinges is
clear; otherwise, injuries can occur.◀
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RefuelingVehicle equipment
All 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.
General information Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Fuel cap
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be
closed properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
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3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
760i/Li: open/close flap
When the flap is closed, it must latch
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil types
Gasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.BMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
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If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is the danger of
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 218.
With Xenon-headlamps, the following lamps
are designed with LED technology:▷Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps.▷Turn signals, incl. side indicators▷Daytime running lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turning lamp with the Xenon
headlamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 218.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐ gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Open the folding cover in the engine com‐
partment.2.Turn the cap and remove it.3.Pull the connector off the bulb.4.Squeeze the wire bracket together and de‐
tach.5.Remove the bulb and replace it.6.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
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LED headlamps
At a glance1Corner-illuminating lamps2High-beams3Low-beams, daytime running lights4Turn signal, parking lamp, daytime running
lights5Side marker lamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 218.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
LED front fog lamps Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 218.
These front fog lamps are made using LED
technology. Contact your service center in the
event of a malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp
Turn signal, brake, tail, and license
plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 218.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lamps in the trunk lidFollow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 218.
Access to the lamps
1.Remove the three screws using the screw
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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
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Reset, Tire Pressure MonitorTPM 106
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
Retaining straps, securing cargo 186
Retreaded tires 207
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Roadside parking lamps 96
Roller sunblinds 45
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 128
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive 128
RON gasoline quality 198
Roof load capacity 237
Roof-mounted luggage rack 186
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 228
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 208
Rubber components, care 232
Run-flat tires 208
S Safe braking 183
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 232
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 122
Safety switch, windows 45
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 188
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 218 Screw thread for tow fit‐
ting 229
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 57
Seats 48
Seats, rear, adjusting 51
Seat ventilation, front 50
Seat ventilation, rear 53
See lamp and bulb replace‐ ment 218
Selection list in instrument cluster 90
Selector lever, automatic transmission 77
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 129
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 130
Sensors, care 233
Service and warranty 7
Service history 88
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 216
Service requirements, dis‐ play 87
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 226
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 93
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 57
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 76
Shift paddles on steering wheel 78
Shoulder support 49 Side airbags 100
Side View 149
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 48
Size 236
Ski bag 174
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Smallest turning circle 237
Smoker's package 170
Snow chains 208
Socket 171
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 217
SOS button 225
Spare fuse 224
Speaker lighting 99
Specified engine oil types 213
Speed, average 91
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 92
Speed limiter, display 89
Speed Limit Information 89
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 92
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 131
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 78
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 131
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Stability control systems 125
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 68
Start/Stop button 66
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 67
Status display, tires 105
Status information, iDrive 20
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