2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 power steering

CockpitVehicle features and options
This 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort featuresGentleman function   58Seat, mirror, steering wheel
memory   66Active seat   582Roller sunblind for rear window   523Safety reel for the windows and the roller
sunblind in the rear   524Power windows  515Exterior mirror operation   676Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   134Intelligent Safety   120Lane departure warning   132Night Vision  129Head-up Display   105Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
The combustion engine is started with Acti‐
vate drive, refer to page 76, readiness under
the following conditions:▷The drive system is not at operating tem‐
perature.▷The temperature of the hybrid system is
too high.▷The high-voltage battery has an insuffi‐
cient charge.
Driving away
1.Activate drive readiness.2.Engage selector lever position D, M/S or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Drive away.
Deactivating drive readiness
After stopping the vehicle:
1.Engage selector lever position P.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the parking brake.
After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises
due to operation of the hybrid system, such as
for cooling of the high-voltage battery.
Hints
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀
Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 234.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the combustion en‐
gine when conditions for electric driving have
been met. The ignition or drive readiness re‐
mains switched on.
The tachometer registers 0 rpm. If necessary,
the combustion engine starts automatically.
The combustion engine is also stopped during
the trip when coasting or braking. This driving
condition, in which the vehicle is traveling with‐
out power and energy recovery is not active, is
referred to as coasting, refer to page 78.
Note
The combustion engine is not switched off au‐
tomatically in the following situations:▷The combustion engine is not at operating
temperature.Seite 77DrivingControls77
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving off on inclines.
The parking brake is not required.1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off with‐
out delay.After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to
roll back.◀
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Note Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
roof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
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Driving comfortVehicle 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.
Active Cruise Control withStop & Go function, ACC
The concept Use this system to select a desired speed that
the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear
roads.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐ tomatically reduces the speed, applies the
brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐
cle ahead begins moving faster.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe‐
riod, the system is able to detect this within the
given system limits. Your own vehicle will
brake automatically and then accelerate again.
If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again
after a prolonged period, briefly press the ac‐
celerator pedal or press the appropriate button
to reactivate the system. The vehicle will auto‐
matically accelerate.
As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐
erates to the desired speed.The speed is also maintained downhill, but
may not be maintained uphill if engine power is
insufficient.
General information Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system holds the driver
responsible for his or her driving, particularly
for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,
keeping your distance and for your driving
style all in relation to traffic.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when needed, e.g. through braking,
steering or make evasive maneuvers - risk of
accident.◀
Unfavorable weather conditions
In the event of unfavorable weather and
light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,
slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer
recognition of vehicles as well as short-term
interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐
tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐
rent traffic situation. Intervene actively when
necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making
an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is the
risk of an accident.◀
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against moving on its own.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
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Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
electrocution due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
Lug bolt lock
The adapter of the lug bolt lock is in the on‐
board vehicle tool kit or in a storage compart‐
ment close to the onboard vehicle tool kit.▷Lug bolt, arrow 1.▷Adapter, arrow 2.
Removing
1.Attach the adapter to the wheel lug.2.Unscrew the lug bolt.
Remove the adapter after screwing the lug bolt
back on.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 230, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.Seite 226MobilityReplacing components226
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Key Memory, refer to Per‐sonal Profile 37
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 87
Knee airbag 112
L
Lamp replacement, rear 224
Lane departure warning 132
Lane margin, warning 132
Language on Control Dis‐ play 104
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 192
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 72
Leather, care 235
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 224
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 224
LED light 224
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 224
Light alloy wheels, care 236
Light bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 221
Light control 108
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighter, rear 176
Lighting 107
Lighting, speaker 111
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 40
Light reel 107
Lights 107
Lights and bulbs, see Lamp and bulb replacement 221 Load 192
Loading 191
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 49
Locking, settings 48
Locking via trunk lid 43
Lock, power window 52
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 74
Low beams 107
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 109
Lower back support 57
Lug bolt lock 226
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 192
Lumbar support 57
M
Maintenance 219
Maintenance require‐ ments 219
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 98
Maintenance system, BMW 219
Make-up mirror 175
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 93
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 140
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 79
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 88
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 68 Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 200
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 154
Manual operation, parking brake 82
Manual operation, rearview camera 156
Manual operation, Side View 158
Manual operation, Top View 160
Manual operation, trunk lid 42
Marking on approved tires 209
Marking, run-flat tires 210
Massage seat, front 58
Massage seat, rear 61
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 99
Maximum speed, winter tires 210
Measure, units of 105
Medical kit 229
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 66
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 101
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 93
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 208
Mirror 67
Mirror memory 66
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 188
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 222 Seite 247Everything from A to ZReference247
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 71
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 63
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 64
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 236
New wheels and tires 209
Night Vision 129
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 129
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 129
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 157
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 97
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 186
Oil 214
Oil, adding 215
Oil additives 215
Oil change 216 Oil change interval, service
requirements 98
Oil filler neck 215
Oil types, alternative 216
Oil types, approved 216
Old batteries, disposal 227
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 221
Opening/closing via door lock 41
Opening and closing 36
Opening and closing, without remote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46, 47
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 97
P Paint, vehicle 235
Parallel parking assistant 161
Park Distance Control PDC 153
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 190
Parking aid, refer to PDC 153
Parking assistant 161
Parking brake 79
Parking lights 107
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 223
Parking with Automatic Hold 80 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 68
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 153
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 129
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 127
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 54
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 52
Plastic, care 236
Power failure 226
Power sunroof, glass 53
Power windows 51
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 204
Pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 54
Protective function, win‐ dows 52
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 217
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 75
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 85 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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