2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 power steering

CockpitVehicle 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 tothe 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort featuresGentleman function   59Seat, mirror, steering wheel
memory   67Active seat   592Roller sunblind for rear window   543Safety switch for the windows and the
roller sunblind in the rear   534Power windows  525Exterior mirror operation   686Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   135Intelligent Safety   121Lane departure warning   134Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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▷When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are turned off.▷When opening and closing the driver door,
if the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are turned off.▷While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
When the ignition is switched off automatically
by opening or closing the driver's door, un‐
buckling the driver's safety belt or by the auto‐
matic switching of the low beams to parking
lights, the radio-ready state remains active.
Drive readiness
When drive readiness is activated, the vehicle
is operational. Activated drive readiness is the
equivalent of a running engine in conventional
vehicles. Deactivated engine readiness is
equivalent to switching the ignition off.
Drive readiness in detail
The concept
The following are the different drive readiness
variants:
▷Electric drive readiness, Silent Start, refer
to page 77
The vehicle is powered by the electric mo‐
tor.▷Starting the combustion engine, refer to
page 78
The vehicle is powered by the combustion
engine.Hints
Awareness of vehicle reduced when
driven in electric mode
When driving in electric mode, note that due to
the lack of engine noise pedestrians and other traffic might pay less attention to the vehicle
due to missing engine noises. Please take spe‐
cial care when parking or leaving a parking
space.◀
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
drive readiness active; otherwise, it may pose a
risk.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀
Activating drive readiness1.Close the driver's door.2.Depress the brake pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
Drive readiness is activated:
▷Electric drive readiness, Silent Start or▷Starting the combustion engine.
Electric drive readiness, Silent Start The vehicle is ready for driving without starting
the combustion engine.
Silent Start is possible if the requirements for
Electric driving, refer to page 79, are met.
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Adaptive brake assistant In combination with the Active Cruise Control,
this system ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking in critical sit‐
uations.Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving off on inclines.
The parking brake is not required.1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off with‐
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to
roll back.◀
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Note Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
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Driving comfortVehicle 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.
The speed is also maintained downhill, but
may not be maintained uphill if engine power is
insufficient.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system holds the driver
responsible for his or her driving, particularly
for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,
keeping your distance and for your driving
style all in relation to traffic.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed, e.g. through braking,
steering or make evasive maneuvers - risk of
accident.◀
Unfavorable weather conditions
In the event of unfavorable weather and
light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,
slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer
recognition of vehicles as well as short-term
interruptions for vehicles that are already de‐
tected. Drive attentively, and react to the cur‐
rent traffic situation. Intervene actively when
necessary, e.g., by braking, steering or making
an evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is the
risk of an accident.◀Seite 146ControlsDriving comfort146
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Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
electrocution due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
Lug bolt lock
The adapter of the lug bolt lock is in the on‐
board vehicle tool kit or in a storage compart‐
ment close to the onboard vehicle tool kit.▷Lug bolt, arrow 1.▷Adapter, arrow 2.
Removing
1.Attach the adapter to the wheel lug.2.Unscrew the lug bolt.
Remove the adapter after screwing the lug bolt
back on.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 234, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
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Interval mode 86
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 229
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 88
Jump-starting 233
K
Key/remote control 38
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 47
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 39
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 88
Knee airbag 114
L Lamp replacement, rear 228
Lane departure warning 134
Lane margin, warning 134
Language on Control Dis‐ play 105
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 194
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 74
Leather, care 238
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 228
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 228
LED light 228
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 226
Length, vehicle 244
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 228
Light alloy wheels, care 239 Light bulb replacement, see
Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 225
Light control 109
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 226
Lighter, rear 178
Lighting 108
Lighting, speaker 112
Lights 108
Lights and bulbs, see Lamp and bulb replacement 225
Light switch 108
Load 194
Loading 193
Lock, door 43
Locking/unlocking via door lock 43
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 41
Locking, automatic 50
Locking, settings 50
Locking via trunk lid 45
Lock, power window 53
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 75
Low beams 108
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 110
Lower back support 58
Lug bolt lock 230
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 194
Lumbar support 58
M
Maintenance 223
Maintenance require‐ ments 223
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 99
Maintenance system, BMW 223
Make-up mirror 177 Malfunction displays, see
Check Control 94
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 142
Manual air distribution 168
Manual air flow 168
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 80
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 89
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 69
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 203
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 156
Manual operation, parking brake 83
Manual operation, rearview camera 158
Manual operation, Side View 160
Manual operation, Top View 162
Manual operation, trunk lid 45
Marking on approved tires 211
Marking, run-flat tires 212
Massage seat, front 59
Massage seat, rear 62
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Maximum cooling 169
Maximum speed, display 100
Maximum speed, winter tires 212
Measure, units of 106
Medical kit 233
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 67
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 102
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Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 94
Microfilter 170
Minimum tread, tires 210
Mirror 68
Mirror memory 67
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 191
Mobility System 212
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 226
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 72
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 64
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 65
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 239
New wheels and tires 211
Night Vision 131
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 131
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 235
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 224
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 224
Object detection, see Night Vision 131 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 159
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 204
Odometer 98
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 188
Oil 218
Oil, adding 219
Oil additives 219
Oil change 220
Oil change interval, service requirements 99
Oil filler neck 219
Oil types, alternative 220
Oil types, approved 220
Old batteries, disposal 231
On-board computer 102
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 225
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 49
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 169
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 98
P Paint, vehicle 238
Parallel parking assistant 163 Park Distance Control
PDC 155
Parked-car ventilation 173
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 192
Parking aid, refer to PDC 155
Parking assistant 163
Parking brake 80
Parking lights 108
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 227
Parking with Automatic Hold 81
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 69
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 158
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 155
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 131
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 128
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 56
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 53
Plastic, care 239
Power failure 230
Power sunroof, glass 55
Power windows 52
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 206
Pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
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