2014 BMW 7 SERIES sensor

HintsSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows: driver's side only.▷Windows and upper body region.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize the
condensation sensor.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating li‐
dacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
AUTO program
Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 167, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Air flow, manual
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
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Ice and condensation are quickly removed
from the windshield and the front side win‐
dows.
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the
side windows as needed.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
reel on the cooling function or press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running is indicated.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and shuts off automatically.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
If the windows are fogged over, reel off the re‐
circulated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐
ton on the driver's side to utilize the condensa‐
tion sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the
windshield.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀
Cooling function
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 188, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
SYNC program The current settings on the driver'sside for temperature, air flow, air distri‐
bution, and AUTO program are transferred to the front passenger side and to the left andright rear.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side or in the rear are
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 96, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 82, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 48.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
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Carpets and floor matsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/monitors Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.Long-term When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
the service center.Seite 242MobilityCare242
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Gear change, Steptronictransmission 84
Gear shift indicator 97
General driving notes 186
Gentleman function 56
Glare shield 174
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 180
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 76
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 173
Hazard warning flashers 234
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 138
Head airbags 110
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 106
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 81
Headlight glass 228
Headlights, care 240
Headlight washer system 81
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 61
Head restraints, rear 62
Head-up Display 103
Head-up Display, care 242
Heavy cargo, stowing 190
Height, vehicle 246
High-beam Assistant 107
High beams 81
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 107
Hill Descent Control HDC 138
Hills 188 Hill start assistant, refer to
Drive-off assistant 136
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 182
Hood 218
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 43
Hot exhaust system 186
HUD Head-up Display 103
Hydroplaning 187
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 95
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 95
Identification marks, tires 212
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 73
Ignition on 73
Indication of a flat tire 114 , 116
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 90
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 90
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 99
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 140
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 116
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113 Instrument cluster 87
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 87
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 88
Instrument lighting 108
Integral Active Steering 140
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 234
Intelligent Safety 118
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 172
Interior lights 108
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 67
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 67
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 96
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 231
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 84
Jump-starting 235
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 84
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Multifunctional instrumentdisplay 88
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 61
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 62
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 241
New wheels and tires 214
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 237
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 225
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 225
Object detection, see Night Vision 127
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 157
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 95
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 222
Oil change interval, service requirements 96
Oil filler neck 221
Oil types, alternative 222 Oil types, approved 222
Old batteries, disposal 232
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44, 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 167
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 95
P Paint, vehicle 240
Parallel parking assistant 161
Park Distance Control PDC 153
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 153
Parking assistant 161
Parking brake 76
Parking lights 105
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Parking with Automatic Hold 77
Particulate filter 187
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 66
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156 PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 153
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 127
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 125
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 241
Power failure 232
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 223
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 73
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 82
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169
Rear axle steering 140
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Rear lights 230
Rear seats 57
Rear seats, basic position 59
Rear sockets 176
Rear vanity mirror 67
Rearview camera 155
Rearview mirror 65
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 167
Recommended fuel grade 202
Recommended tire brands 215
Refueling 200
Remaining range 95
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 172
Replacement fuse 233
Replacing parts 227
Replacing wheels/tires 214
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 147
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 144
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 151
Reserve warning, refer to Range 95
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 116
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 190
Retreaded tires 215
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Roadside parking lights 106
Roller sunblinds 50
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 139
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 139 RON recommended fuel
grade 202
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 247
Roof-mounted luggage rack 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 237
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 216
Rubber components, care 241
Run-flat tires 216
S Safe braking 188
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 61
Safety belts 60
Safety belts, care 241
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 134
Safety reel, windows 50
Safety systems, airbags 110
Saving fuel 192
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 227
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 238
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 60
Seat heating, front 57
Seat heating, rear 59
Seating position for chil‐ dren 69
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 64
Seats 54
Seats, front 54 Seats, rear 57
Seat ventilation, front 57
Seat ventilation, rear 60
Selection list in instrument cluster 99
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 84
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 141
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 141
Sensors, care 242
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 225
Service requirements, dis‐ play 96
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 235
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 144
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 151
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 101
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 64
Shift paddles on steering wheel 86
Shoulder support 56
Side airbags 110
Side View 158
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 47
Sitting safely 54
Size 246
Ski bag 178
Slide/tilt glass roof 51
Smallest turning radius 246
Smoker's package 174
Snow chains 216
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