2015 BMW 7 SERIES trunk release

▷Width of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m up
to maximum 16 ft/5 m.▷Minimum depth: your vehicle's length.
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must
be estimated by the driver. Dur to technical
limitations, the system can approximate
the depth of diagonal parking spaces only.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷Driver's safety belt fastened.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷Press button.
Signal tone for switching suitable
parking spaces on/off
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Parking Assistant"5."Sound if parking space detected"
Settings are stored.
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
System status
▷Colored symbols, arrows, on the side of
the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant is
activated and search for parking space ac‐
tive.▷Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted in color and a signal tone sounds.
Switch signal tone on/off, refer to
page 195.▷If a diagonal or parallel parking space is
clearly detected, the system automatically
adjusts the suitable parking method. In the
case of parking spaces suitable for parallel
and diagonal parking, a selection menu is
displayed. In this case, the desired parking
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The release is located in the trunk.1.Remove the cover on the right side trim.2.Pull the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when
refueling
CAUTION
Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐
ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐
tem. On contact with painted surfaces, dam‐
age may occur to these surfaces. The
environment is polluted. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid overfilling.◀
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Observe safety regulations posted at the gas
station.
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Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
Press on the release, arrow 1, and swivel the
cover down, arrow 2.
First-aid kit
Information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the left storage
compartment of the cargo area.
Jump-starting General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Driving instructions, break-in 234
Driving notes, general 234
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 163
Driving style analysis 246
Driving tips 234
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 163
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 164
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 201
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 163
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 164
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ECO PRO 241
ECO PRO, bonus range 243
ECO PRO display 241
ECO PRO drive mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 110
ECO PRO driving mode 241
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 246
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL drive mode, see Driving Dynamics
Control 110
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL, see Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 110
ECO PRO mode 241
ECO PRO, route-ahead assis‐ tant 244
ECO PRO, see Driving Dy‐ namics Control 110
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 243
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 273
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 163 Emergency detection, remote
control 55
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 250
Emergency Request 286
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 55
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 106
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 65
Emergency wheel 282
Energy control 123
Energy recovery 123
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 98
Engine, automatic switch-on/ off 98
Engine compartment 271
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 272
Engine coolant 277
Engine idling when driving, coasting 245
Engine oil 273
Engine oil, adding 274
Engine oil additives 275
Engine oil change 275
Engine oil filler neck 274
Engine oil temperature 118
Engine oil types, suitable 275
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 55
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 287
Engine start, see drive readi‐ ness 97
Engine stopping, see drive readiness 97
Engine temperature 118
Entering a car wash 291
Entertainment 6
Equipment, interior 215
Error displays, see Check Control 114 ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, see DSC 163
Exchanging wheels/tires 258
Executive Drive Pro 201
Exhaustion warner 161
Exhaust system 235
Exterior lighting during un‐ locking 60
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 86
Exterior mirrors 85
External start 287
External temperature dis‐ play 118
External temperature warn‐ ing 118
Eyes for securing cargo 238
F
Failure message, see Check Control 114
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 70
Fan, see Air flow 205
Filler neck for engine oil 274
Fine wood, care 293
First-aid kit 287
Fitting for towing, see tow- starting/towing 289
Flat tire, changing wheels 282
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 268
Flat tire, repairing 260
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 264
Flat tire, warning lamp 266, 269
Flooding 235
Floor carpet, care 294
Floor mats, care 294
Folding table in the rear 223
Fold-out position, wiper 105
Foot brake 235
Fragrance cartridge, see Am‐ bient air package 211 Seite 305Everything from A to ZReference305
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