2016 BMW 7 SERIES Integrated

7 SeriesOwner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control
you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW.
Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐
tains important information on vehicle operation that will help
you make full use of the technical features available in your
BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to
maintaining the value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐
chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride
BMW AG

The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app.
Additional information on the Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 302.6Information
At a glance
14Cockpit19Idle state, operating and drive readiness21iDrive30BMW gesture control33Voice activation system36BMW Touch Command38General settings49Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
54Opening and closing76Adjusting93Transporting children safely97Driving113Displays129Lights136Safety163Driving stability control systems168Driver assistance systems200Driving comfort203Climate control215Interior equipment225Storage compartments
Driving tips
234Things to remember when driving237Loading240Saving fuelMobility250Refueling252Fuel254Wheels and tires271Engine compartment273Engine oil277Coolant279Maintenance281Replacing components286Breakdown assistance291Care
Reference
298Technical data301Appendix302Everything from A to Z
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InformationUsing this Owner's ManualOrientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorialdeadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
can be found in the appendix of the printed
Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment, and Communication is available as
printed book at your service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be retrieved on the Con‐
trol Display via the Integrated Owner's Manual
and in the BMW Driver’s Guide app.
Additional sources of
information
A dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop will be glad to an‐
swer additional questions at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Driver’s Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guideSymbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Action steps Action steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out
in the defined order.
1.First action step.2.Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐
ternative possibilities are presented as list with
bullet points.
▷First possibility.▷Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
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iDriveVehicle 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.
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
controller or touchscreen.
Information WARNING
Operating the integrated information
system and communication devices while driv‐
ing can distract from traffic. It is possible to
lose control of the vehicle. There is risk of an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.◀Control elements
Overview1Control Display with touchscreen2Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
Information
▷To clean the Control Display, follow the
care instructions, refer to page 294.▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.▷In the case of very high temperatures on
the Control Display, e.g. due to intense so‐
lar radiation, the brightness may be re‐
duced down to complete deactivation.
Once the temperature is reduced, e.g.
through shadow or climate control system,
the normal functions are re-established.
Switching on
1.Turn on operations.2.Press the controller.
Switch off
1. Press button.
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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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InformationWARNING
Operating the integrated information
system and communication devices while driv‐
ing can distract from traffic. It is possible to
lose control of the vehicle. There is risk of an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.◀
Compatible devices
General information
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
When pairing a mobile phone as telephone or
additional telephone, it is displayed which fea‐
tures are supported, e.g. brief messages.▷"Close and do not show again"
With the next pairing of the mobile phone,
there is no display of which features the
mobile phone supports.▷"OK"
With the next pairing of the mobile phone,
there is another display of which features
the mobile phone supports.
It is possible to choose whether there is a dis‐
play when pairing the mobile phone of which
features are supported.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Hint for Office functions"
Malfunctions may occur with other devices or
software versions.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which
devices are supported. The software version of
the mobile phone may also be required.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetooth® info"6."System information"
A software update, refer to page 46, can be
performed, if needed.
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
▷compatible device, refer to page 42.▷The device is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated on the device and in
the vehicle, refer to page 42.▷Vehicle is stationary.▷Bluetooth pre-settings may be required on
the device, e.g. visibility, refer to the own‐
er's manual of the device.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits should be defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.
Activating Bluetooth
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetooth®"Seite 42At a glanceGeneral settings42
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicleVehicle 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.
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
The concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. It specifically
describes features and functions found in the
vehicle.
Components of the IntegratedOwner's Manual
The Integrated owner's manual consists of
four parts, which offer various levels of infor‐
mation or possible access.
Quick Reference Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides informa‐
tion how to operate the car, how to use basic
vehicle functions or what to do in case of a
breakdown. This information can also be dis‐
played while driving.
Search by images
Image search provides information and de‐
scriptions. This is helpful when the terminol‐
ogy for a feature is not at hand.Keyword search
Search for information and descriptions by en‐
tering terms selected from the index.
Videos
The basic functions of selected systems are
explained in the videos.
Select components1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select desired setting.
Scrolling through the owner's manualTurn controller, until the next or previous con‐
tents are displayed.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
You may open the relevant information di‐
rectly.
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the Options menu:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
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Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, e. g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
alternate between the two displays:1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate permanently between the last dis‐
played function and the Owner's Manual re‐
peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every
time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the Programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 28, and called up directly.
Storing
1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:▷"Quick reference"▷"Search by pictures"▷"Keyword search"▷"Animations"2. Press desired button and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly dis‐
played via the selected entry point.
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