2015 BMW 7 SERIES lock

Lights off
Automatic headlight con‐
trol   130
Daytime running lights   131Parking lights  129Automatic headlight con‐
trol   130
Adaptive Light Control   131
High-beam Assistant   132Low beams  129Instrument lighting   133Right roadside parking
lamp   130Left roadside parking lamp   1307Central locking systemUnlocking  63Lock  638Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal   103High beams, head‐
light flasher   103High-beam Assistant   132On-board computer  1229Steering wheel buttons, leftCruise control on/off   175Active Cruise Control on/off   168Resume speed   175 ,  168 ,Pause or continue cruise con‐
trol    175 ,  168Increase distance   168Reduce distance  168With steering and lane guidance
assistant: adjust speed   168Steering and lane control assis‐
tant on/off   177Cruise control rocker switch    175,  168 ,10Instrument cluster   11311Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation system   33TelephoneThumbwheel for selection lists   12112Steering column stalk, rightSeite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Wiper  103Rain sensor   104Cleaning the windshield and
headlights   10513Start/stop engine   97Auto Start/Stop function   9814Horn15Steering wheel heating  8716Adjust steering wheel  8717Unlock hood  27218Open/close trunk lid   6419Glove compartment  226
All around the center console
1Control Display  212Fan  2063Hazard warning system   286Intelligent Safety  139NFC antenna  43Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Idle state, operating and drive readinessVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:▷Idle state.▷Operating readiness.▷Drive readiness.
Idle state
The concept The vehicle is switched off in idle state. All
electronic systems/power consumers are de‐
activated.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening
from the outside and after exiting and locking.
Information 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
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
Idle state automatic
The idle state is automatically established:
▷After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.▷If the charging state of the vehicle batteries
is low.▷If one of the front doors is opened, de‐
pending on the setting via iDrive,
The idle state is not automatically established
while a phone call is active.
Establishing idle state when opening
the front doors
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Turn off after door opening"Seite 19Idle state, operating and drive readinessAt a glance19
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BMW Touch CommandVehicle 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.
BMW Touch Command The concept
Important functions of the vehicle can be used
via BMW Touch Command.▷Seat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.▷Climate control in the rear.▷Sun protection.▷Ambient light.▷Ambient light accent.▷Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.▷Audio sources front.▷Rear entertainment.▷Some functions of the telephone in the
rear.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, BMW
Touch Command is located in the rear console
or in the center armrest in the rear.
Control elements at a glance
Control elements1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Tray
The tray in the center armrest in the rear has
the following functions:
▷Storage and locking.▷Recharge the battery.
Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray
with the screen facing upward to ensure
proper locking. To charge the battery, insert
BMW Touch Command with the multifunction
socket to the left.
Buttons on the BMW Touch Command
Press but‐
tonFunctionDisplay list of last used applica‐
tions.Display BMW application, press
button twice as needed.Back.Seite 36At a glanceBMW Touch Command36
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General settingsVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Language Setting the language
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 34.
Time Setting the time zoneAbout iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select desired setting.The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the time About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time:"5.Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.6.Press the controller.7.Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.8.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the time format
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features: setting the clock time
display
The clock time can be displayed in analog or
digital form.
About iDrive:
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General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:▷Profile settings.▷Stored radio stations.▷Stored Favorites buttons.▷Travel and on-board comupter information.▷Music collection.▷Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.▷Phone book.▷Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies.▷Office data, e.g. voice notes.▷Login accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐
trol Display.
About iDrive:
1.Turn on operations.2."My Vehicle"3."System settings"4."Delete personal data"5."Delete personal data"6."OK"7.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐
pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the de‐
letion.
Canceling deletionSwitch on the drive-ready function to cancel
deletion of the data.
Connections
The concept Devices, such as mobile phones or laptops,
can be connected to the vehicle in different
ways and used.▷Connect mobile phone with the vehicle via
Bluetooth and use it.▷Listen to music of an audio player via Blue‐
tooth.▷Play back smartphone videos on the Con‐
trol Display.▷Use smartphone apps in the vehicle.▷Connect a device using the vehicle-
integrated WLAN hotspot to use the Inter‐
net.▷Use vehicle functions via Touch Com‐
mand, refer to page 36.
General information
All devices paired and/or connected with the
vehicle are displayed in the device list.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device
is used.
SymbolFunction"Telephone""Additional telephone""Bluetooth® audio""Apps""Miracast""Internet hotspot""Touch Command"Seite 41General settingsAt a glance41
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Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of the mobile
phone, the following functions must be acti‐
vated prior to pairing.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select desired setting:▷"Office"
Activate functions to transmit short
messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
notes, and reminders to the vehicle.
Costs can be incurred by transmitting
all data to the vehicle.▷"Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact
pictures.6.Move the controller to the left.
Connecting the device via passkey
entry
Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear
Control Display.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the device is
to be used:▷ "Telephone"▷ "Bluetooth® audio"▷ "Apps"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6.Search for Bluetooth devices in the sur‐
roundings of the device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display. Select the Bluetooth
name of the vehicle.7.Enter and confirm the same passkey on
the device and via iDrive.
or
Compare the control number on the Con‐
trol Display with the control number on the
display of the device. Confirm the control
number on the device and on the Control
Display.8.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
There is a display of which features the
mobile phone supports, refer to page 42.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 47.
Connecting the device via near-field
communication, NFC
With near-field communication, NDC, data can
be transmitted over short distances using radio
technology.
Overview
The NFC antenna is in the instrument panel
below the hazard warning flashers.
The device must be unlocked while pairing.
compatible devices, refer to page 42.
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control/key General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 67.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Profile, refer to page 58.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 279.Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment.
The glove compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 65.
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