2017 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.1.Press the Start/Stop button.'yDrive-ready state is switched off.'yStandby state is switched on.'ySelector lever position P is engaged
automatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Automatic
deactivation
General
information
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func#j
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea#j sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi#j
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac#j cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster illuminates red. The parking brake is set.
While
driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,and the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap#j
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
With drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is
set.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release The parking brake is released automaticallywhen you drive away.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Automatic
Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.General
information
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically engaged:'yDrive-ready state is switched off.'yThe driver's door is opened while the vehi#j cle is stationary.'yThe moving vehicle is brought to a stand#j
still using the parking brake.
Display
The indicator lamp changes from greento red.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac#j cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do notleave children or animals unattended in the ve#j
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

After
a
power
failure
To reestablish parking brake functionality after a power failure:1.Turn on standby state.2. Pull the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set and then push.
This process may take a few seconds. Any
sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator lamp is no longer illumi#jnated as soon as the parking brake isready for operation again.
Turn
signal,
high
beams, headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror When driving and during operation of the turnsignals or hazard warning system, do not foldin the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lightson the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point. The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Slightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted. Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
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 Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'yHigh beams, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
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Safety
informationNOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind#j
shield prior to switching the wipers on.'

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera#jtion is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap#j
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati#j
cally activated again.
Setting
the
interval
time
or
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win#j
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.'

Folding
away
the
wipers1.Turn on standby state.2.With frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press and hold the wiper level down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical posi#j
tion.4.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind#j shield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Switch on drive-ready state and press and
hold the wiper lever down again.2.Wipers return to their resting position and
are ready again for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one res#jervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer
concentrate, and possibly antifreeze for the
windshield washer system.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreezeaway from ignition sources. Do not refill oper#j
ating materials into different bottles. Store op#j
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con#j
tainer.
Use of BMW#ss Windshield Washer Concen#j trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob#j
serve the information and mixing ratios pro#j
vided on the containers.'