2017 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there is a malfunction, it may happen thatyou cannot change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, re#j
fer to page 115, if needed.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch on the hazard warning system, depend#j
ing on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden#j tify the vehicle being towed by placing a signor a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re#j
sponse. There is a risk of an accident! Make
sure that the gross vehicle weight of the tow#j
ing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.'

Safety
informationNOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.'

CareVehicle
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.
Vehicle
washes
General
information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam#j age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure wash#j
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

NOTE
Selector lever position P is automati#j
cally engaged when standby state is switched off. There is a risk of propertydamage. Do not switch standby state off invehicle washes.'

care products are available from a dealer#ssservice center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Leather
care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increasedwear and premature degradation of the leathersurface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be#j cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vac#j
uum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the material vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel#j
cron fasteners are closed.'

plastic parts. There is a risk of property dam#j
age. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen
cloth lightly with water.'

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