2015 BMW 7 SERIES profile

lower tab and the pushbutton on the bot‐
tom of the head restraint.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently
used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.
while changing lanes. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic be‐
hind by looking over your shoulder.◀
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Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 87.
Adjusting manually
In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor
The concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
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Steering wheel
Information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is stationary only.◀
Power steering wheel adjustment
Adjusting
Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating position.
Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 87.
Heated steering wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching on/off Press button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min,
steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐
vated again.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
The concept Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions can be stored per
profile, refer to page 58, and called up.
Information WARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is risk of an accident. Only retrieve the
memory function when the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
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.◀
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Overview
Front
Rear
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the
button lights up.3.Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. Lighting of the writing goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
Lighting of the writing goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
The comfort function is not available on the
driver's seat while driving.
Safety mode While driving, a profile can be called up on the
driver's seat:
Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
BMW Touch Command The memory function can also be operated on
the front passenger seat and in the rear via
BMW Touch Command.
Massage function
The concept Depending on the program, the massage func‐
tion ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be se‐
lected:▷Pelvis activation.▷Upper body activation.▷Full body activation.▷Back massage.▷Shoulder massage.▷Lumbar massage.▷Upper body training.▷Full body training.Seite 88ControlsAdjusting88
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Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
The turn signal lever returns into is starting po‐
sition after actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to
the resistance point.
Triple turn signal activation
Slightly tap lever.
The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
Information CAUTION
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
motor overheat on switching on. There is risk of property damage. Defrost the windshield
prior to switching the wipers on.◀
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Selecting a driving modePress button for the desired driving mode
once.
Activating configuration of the driving mode
Press button for the desired driving mode sev‐
eral times.
Configure INDIVIDUAL driving mode1.Activate desired driving mode with Driving
Dynamics Control switch.2."Configure INDIVIDUAL"
Select desired setting.
The individual configuration of the driving
mode is taken over for the active profile. The
last set configuration is activated directly when
the driving mode is called up. With activating of
the drive-ready state, the COMFORT driving
mode is selected automatically.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selected drive mode is dis‐played in the instrument cluster.
Display on the Control Display
Drive mode changes can be briefly shown on
the Control Display.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Driving Experience Control"4."Driving mode information in control
display"Driving modes in detail
COMFORT
The concept
Balanced tuning between dynamic and con‐
sumption-optimized driving.
Switching on Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
COMFORT PLUS
The concept
Particularly comfortable tuning for optimum traveling comfort.
Switching on Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT PLUS is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
SPORT
The concept
Dynamic tuning for higher agility.
Switching on Press button. SPORT is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
SPORT INDIVIDUAL The concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the
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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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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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