2015 BMW 7 SERIES ECO mode

General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 234, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start with launch controlWhile the engine is running:1. Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF
lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding
conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used
again.
Driving Dynamics Control
The conceptThe Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The
vehicle can be adjusted depending on the sit‐
uation using various driving modes.
The following systems are affected:▷Engine characteristics.▷Steptronic transmission.▷Dynamic Damping Control.▷Air suspension▷Active roll stabilization.▷Integral Active Steering.▷Display in the instrument cluster.▷Cruise control.▷Backrest width for comfort seats.
Overview
Controls
Drive modes
Press but‐
tonDrive modeConfigurationSPORTINDIVIDUALCOMFORTPLUSECO PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVESeite 110ControlsDriving110
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Configuration
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Driving Experience Control"4."Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
ECO PRO The concept
Consumption-optimized tuning, refer to
page 241.
Switching on Press button. ECO PRO is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL The concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the ECO
PRO INDIVIDUAL drive mode.
Configuration
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Driving Experience Control"4."Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
ADAPTIVE
The concept
Comfort-oriented drive mode, whose tuning is
automatically adjusted to the driving situation
and driving style.
If the navigation system is active, upcoming
road sections are considered as well.
Switching on Press button. ADAPTIVE is displayed
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Selection lists  121
ECO PRO displays   241
Navigation display
Messages, e.g., Check Control5Engine temperature   1186Transmission display   106
Status, Driving Dynamics Control   1107On-board computer  1228Driver assistance system displays
Speed limit detection   1209Reset miles  123Adjusting the view
The concept In addition to the driving program views, the in‐
strument cluster can be adjusted to three dif‐
ferent operating modes.
Adjusting
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select desired setting.▷"STANDARD": All displays on the in‐
strument cluster are active.▷"REDUCED" All displays on the instru‐
ment cluster are reduced to the essen‐
tial.▷"INDIVIDUAL": All displays on the in‐
strument cluster are active. Individual
displays can be individually configured.
Individual view
▷"Driving mode display": when the driving
program is switched into ECO PRO or
SPORT, the instrument cluster automati‐
cally switched into the respective view.▷"Traffic sign detection Speed Limit Info":
the traffic signs and additional signs recog‐
nized via speed limit detection are dis‐
played.▷"Speed limit exceeded": if the speed rec‐
ognized by speed limit detection is ex‐
ceeded, the exceeded range is marked red
in the speedometer.▷Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
"Magnifier function": the current speed is
shown enlarged in the speedometer.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when drive
readiness is switched on.
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Gear shift indicatorThe conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
DisplaysExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed limit detection
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection shows the current maxi‐
mum permitted speed in the instrument clus‐
ter. The camera in the area of the interior rear‐
view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of
the road as well as variable overhead sign
posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet
road conditions, etc. are also detected and
compared with the vehicle's onboard data,
such as for the rain sensor, and will be dis‐
played depending on the situation. The system
takes into account the information stored in
the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐
bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐
cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
interfere in the respective situations.◀
Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/offAbout iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."INDIVIDUAL"6."Traffic sign detection Speed Limit Info"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it is
shown in the instrument cluster.
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Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
On-board computer in the
instrument cluster
Display
The information from the on-board computer
is shown in the instrument cluster.
Calling up information
Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
The respective information is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the instrument cluster:▷Miles and trip miles.▷Bar display for energy recovery and current
fuel consumption.▷Bar display for range.▷Average fuel consumption and average
speed.▷Time of arrival and distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷In ECO PRO mode: bonus range.▷Digital speed.
Adjusting displays for on-board
computer
For several displays of the on-board computer,
it is possible to set whether they can be called
up in the instrument cluster.
About iDrive:
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Information in detail
Odometer and trip odometer
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷With drive readiness
switched off, time, external
temperature and odometer
are displayed.▷When drive readiness is switched on, the
trip odometer is reset.
Energy recovery and current fuel
consumption
The concept
Energy recovery and current fuel consumption
can be displayed as bar displays in the on‐
board computer.
Display▷Energy recovery, arrow 1.▷Current fuel consumption, arrow 2.▷Average consumption, arrow 3.
Energy recovery
The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted
into electric energy during coasting (overrun)
mode. The vehicle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be reduced.
Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption displays the cur‐
rent consumption of fuel. Check whether you
are currently driving in an efficient and environ‐
mentally-friendly manner.
Range
The concept
Current range and total range can be displayed
as bar displays in the onboard computer.
Display
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▷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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Driver assistance systemsVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & 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.
Vehicles driving ahead are captured by a radar
sensor and a camera.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
Due to the driving style that minimizes fuel
consumption in ECO PRO drive mode, the ve‐
hicle may drop below the set desired speed in
some situations, e.g. on uphill grades.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
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