2015 BMW 7 SERIES LONG display

▷Total range, arrow 2.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control
message is briefly displayed. With a dynamic
driving style, e.g. taking curves aggressively,
the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
CAUTION
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are no longer
ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re‐
fuel promptly.◀
Average speed and average fuel
consumption
General information
Average speed and average fuel consumption
are calculated for the distance traveled since
the last reset in the onboard computer.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Display
▷Average speed, arrow 1.▷Average consumption, arrow 2.Resetting average values
Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
Time of arrival and distance to
destination
The concept
The estimated time of arrival and the distance
remaining to the destination are displayed if a
destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started. A correctly adjusted
clock is a prerequisite for a correct time of ar‐
rival.
Display
▷Time of arrival, arrow 1.▷Distance to destination, arrow 2.
ECO PRO bonus range In the ECO PRO mode, the ECO PRO bonus
range, refer to page 243, can be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Onboard computer on the
Control Display
General information
Two types of onboard computers are available
on the Control Display:▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Calling up the onboard computer or
trip computer
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the trip on-board computer
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.▷ "Reset": all values are reset.▷ "Automatic reset": all values are
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle
came to a standstill.
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.6.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"5.Press the controller.
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"5.Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
speed warning.
Vehicle status
The concept The status can be displayed and actions per‐
formed for several systems.
Opening the vehicle status
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
▷ "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat
Tire Monitor, refer to page 269.▷ "Tire Pressure Monitor": Status of the
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 265.▷Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 265.▷ "Engine oil level"Electronic engine
oil level check, refer to page 273.▷ "Check Control": Display of stored
Check Control messages, refer to
page 117.▷ "Service required"Display of service
requirements, refer to page 119.▷ "Service Request": Service request.
Head-up Display
Overview
The concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e. g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Information Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-
up Display, refer to page 294.
Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
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If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐
tings checked by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Switching on/off
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Head-Up Display"
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
▷Speed.▷Navigation system.▷Check Control messages.▷Selection list in the instrument cluster.▷Driver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
View Three different views are available for the
Head-up Display:
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select desired setting.▷"STANDARD": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active.▷"REDUCED": the displays in the Head- up Display are reduced to the absolute
necessary.▷"INDIVIDUAL": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active. Individual dis‐
plays, e.g. Check Control messages,
can be individually configured.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.7.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
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Adjusting the height
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Height"6.Turn the controller until the desired height
is reached.7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐
tated around its own axis.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Special windshield The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to
have the special windshield replaced by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under
these conditions, you should always switch on
the lights manually.
Daytime running lights General information
Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
drive-ready state is switched on. After the
drive-ready state is switched off, the parking
lights light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Adaptive Light Control The conceptAdaptive Light Control is a variable headlight
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
General information
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ rameters, the light from the headlight follows
the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Depending on the equipment version, Adap‐
tive Light Control consists of one or several systems:▷Cornering light, refer to page 131.▷Adaptive headlight range control, refer to
page 131.
Activating
Switch setting
with switched-on drive-
ready state.
Corner-illuminating lights
In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a
certain speed.
The turning lights are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may
be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Self-leveling headlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order
not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve
optimum illumination of the roadway.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Setting the brightness
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Brightness"6.Select desired setting.
Dimmed when driving About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Dimmed while driving"
The interior lighting is dimmed for some lights
while driving.
Panoramic glass sunroof, lighting If the panoramic glass sunroof is opened or the
sliding visor closed, lighting of the panoramic
glass sunroof is switched off.
When closing the sliding visors, only the light‐
ing for the area in question is switched off.
BMW Touch Command
The ambient light can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
Bowers & Wilkins High End Surround
Sound System
General information
Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.
Brightness can be individually set.
Switching on/off The speaker lighting is switched on when the
vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
If the speakers are muted, speaker lighting will
be switched off.
Setting the brightness About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Bowers & Wilkins"5."Brightness"6.Select desired setting.
BMW Touch Command
The operation of the Bowers & Wilkins high-
end surround sound system is also possible
with BMW Touch Command.
Ambient light accent
General information
The ambient light accent illuminates the door
pillar in the rear.
Switching on/off The ambient light accent is switched on when
the vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when
the vehicle is locked.
When opening a rear door, the ambient light
accent of the respective door pillar is switched
off.
Setting the brightness About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Accent lighting in rear"5."Brightness"
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▷The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
size is detected on the seat. The airbags
on the front passenger side are activated.
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐
quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐ factured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐ er's seat.
With a respective message appearing on Con‐
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep the accuracy of this function over the long-
term.
Calibrating the front seats WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.
1.Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward.2.Press the switch forward again. The seat
still moves forward slightly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Intelligent Safety The conceptIntelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system. Depending on
how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety
consists of one or more systems that can help
prevent a imminent collision.▷Front-end collision warning with braking
function, refer to page 140.▷Pedestrian warning with City Braking func‐
tion, refer to page 144.▷Night Vision with pedestrian and animal
detection, refer to page 147.▷Lane departure warning, refer to
page 150.▷Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 153.▷Side collision warning, refer to page 156.
Information
WARNING
Indicators and warnings do not relieve
from the personal responsibility. Due to sys‐
tem limits, warnings or reactions of the system
may not be output or they may be output too
late or incorrectly. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐
fere in the respective situations.◀
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