2014 BMW 7 SERIES weight

Transporting children safelyVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
The right place for children
Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of
the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated.
Automatic deactivation of front-seat passen‐
ger airbags, refer to page 112.Note
Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
Installing child restraint
systems
Hints Manufacturer's information for child re‐straint systems
To select, mount and use child restraint sys‐
tems, observe the information provided by the
system manufacturer; otherwise, the protec‐
tive effect can be lost.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
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formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint
system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint system.
The corresponding symbol shows the
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated in the gap between the seat and back‐
rest.
Without power rear seats: Assembly
of LATCH child restraint systems
1.Mount the child restraint system; refer to
the user's manual of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
With power rear seats: Assembly of
LATCH child restraint systems
1.Before mounting, adjust the seats to their
basic position, refer to page 59.2.For better accessibility, tilt the backrest
back slightly.3.Mount the child restraint system; refer to
the user's manual of the system.4.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.5.After mounting, move the backrest back up
slightly so that the child restraint system
rests lightly against the backrest.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
two outer or three mounting points for child re‐
straint systems with a tether strap.
The mounting point for the upper re‐
taining strap is marked with a Top
Tether symbol.
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LoadingVehicle 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Securing cargo▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or
draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, e.g., during braking and evasive
maneuvers.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack Note
Installation only possible in roof drip molding
with flaps. Your service center will be glad to
advise you.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps
On the roof drip rail, press on the outside of the
flap.
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MountingThe preparation for the mounting plate is lo‐
cated below the roof drip rail. Have the mount‐
ing plate installed by the service center before
installation of a roof rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Magnetic roof-mounted luggage rack Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof-
mounted luggage racks cannot be used.
Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
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BMW 7 Series SedanSmallest turning radius diam.ft/m40/12.2–41/12.5Smallest turning radius diam. L-modelsft/m41.7/12.7-42.7/13.0
Weights

740i740LiApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,545/2,5155,635/2,556Loadlbs/kg1,035/469970/440Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,1792,625/1,191Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,120/1,4153,140/1,424Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.7/50017.7/500

740Li xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,785/2,624Loadlbs/kg970/440Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,755/1,250Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,155/1,431Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.7/500

750i750LiApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,735/2,6015,820/2,640Loadlbs/kg1,035/469950/431Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,755/1,2502,780/1,261Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,140/1,4243,155/1,431Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.7/50017.7/500Seite 247Technical dataReference247
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750i xDrive750Li xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,865/2,6605,940/2,694Loadlbs/kg1,035/469950/431Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,865/1,3002,890/1,311Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,150/1,4293,195/1,449Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.7/50017.7/500

760LiApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,065/2,751Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,975/1,349Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,205/1,454Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.7/500

740Ld xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,840/2,649Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,780/1,261Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,175/1,440Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.7/500
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.21.1 / 80Fuel quality, refer to
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