2017 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

service center or repair shop. Records of regu#j
lar maintenance and repair work should be re#j
tained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicle#ss primary emissions system.Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag#jnosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equip#j
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in theleft storage compartment of the cargo area.
Wiper
blade
replacement
Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the wind#j shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop#j
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re#j placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu#j
tion to vehicle safety.
All headlights and lights are made using LED or laser technology.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you let a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform
the work in case of a malfunction.
Safety
information WARNING
Focused laser light can irritate or perma#j
nently damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. The manufacturer of your vehiclerecommends that the work on the lighting sys#j
tem including bulb replacement be performed by a dealer#ss service center or another quali#jfied service center or repair shop.'

'yIf the vehicle is not used for more than amonth.
Safety
information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net#j work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat#j tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart#j
ment.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red lamp in the button flashes with the
hazard warning flashers switched on.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re#j
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con#j
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner.
Requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated.'yStandby state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
1.Touch the cover.2.Press the SOS button and hold until the
LED on the microphone lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab#j
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the Emergency Request is received
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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#j
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deter#j
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.'yIf the LED is flashing green, but the BMWResponse Center can no longer be heardvia the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re#j
quest is automatically initiated immediately af#j ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti#j
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain as#jsistance there in the event of a vehicle break#j
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Road#j
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of the tailgate.
Press on the release, arrow 1, and swivel the cover down, arrow 2.
First-aid
kit General
information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the first-aid kit
contents regularly.
Replace the articles prior to their expiration
date.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the left storage
compartment of the cargo area.
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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#j
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in#j creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success#j
ful, wait a few minutes before making an#j
other attempt in order to allow the dis#j
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re#j verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak#j
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'