2017 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

The software can be transferred while driving,and if the trip is interrupted it will resume auto#jmatically the next time the vehicle is driven. All
other functions remain available during the
transfer. Mobile cellular reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:1.Turn on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."Teleservices"7."Load update"
The update is loaded but not installed.8.The update can be installed or removed.'y"Install software"
The loaded update is installed. This step can be carried out at a later
point in time.'y"Remove update"
The loaded update is removed.
The following steps are omitted.9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11.Confirm system restart.
Restoring
the
software
version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first soft#j
ware update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.'y"Previous version"
The previous software version is re#j stored.'y"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm system restart.
Frequently
asked
questions Information on compatible mobile phones, re#j
fer to page 43.
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as
expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected
'yCheck that WiFi is activated in the vehicle.
Activate WiFi in the vehicle.'yCheck that Screen Mirroring is activated
on the mobile phone.
Activate Screen Mirroring on the mobile
phone.'yThere are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
Delete connections with other devices, if
needed.'yDelete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
prior to connecting.
Start new device search.'yThe mobile phone is in power-save mode
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Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in
adapter, wireless charging tray or via the charging cable.'yDepending on the mobile phone, it is pos#jsible that only one mobile phone can beconnected to the vehicle.
Unpair the connected mobile phone from
the vehicle and pair and connect only one
mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react
'yThe applications on the mobile phone do
not function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.'yPossibly too high or too low ambient tem#j
peratures for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex#j
treme ambient temperatures.
Why are no telephone functions available
'yThe mobile phone may not be properly configured, e.g., as Bluetooth audio device.
Connect the mobile phone with the tele#j
phone or additional phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries dis#j
played or why are they incomplete
'yTransmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.'yIt is possible that only the phone book en#j
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted.'yIt may not be possible to display phonebook entries with special characters.'yIt may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.'yThe number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.'yData volume of the contact too large, e.g.,
due to stored information such as notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.'yA mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone or additional phone
function.
Why is the phone connection quality poor
'yThe strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on the mobile phone.'yInsert the mobile phone into the snap-inadapter or place it in the area of the center
console.'yInsert mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.'yAdjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately in the sound set#j
tings.
If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con#j tact the hotline, a dealer#ss service center or an#j
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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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 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.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis#j
played on the Control Display. It specifically
describes features and functions found in the
vehicle.
Components
of
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
General
information The Integrated owner's manual consists of
four parts, which offer various levels of infor#j
mation or possible access.
Quick
Reference
Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides informa#j
tion on how to operate the vehicle, how to use basic vehicle functions and what to do in case
of a breakdown. This information can also be
displayed while driving.
Search
by
images
Based on illustrations, image search provides information and descriptions. This is useful,
e.g., when the terminology for a feature is not
known.Keyword
search
Search for information and descriptions by en#j
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 the desired setting.
Scrolling
through
the
owner's
manualTurn the controller, until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Context
help
-
operating
instructions
for
the
currently
selected
function
General
information
The relevant information can be opened di#j rectly.
Opening
via
iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl 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
operating
instructions
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#j
played function and the Owner's Manual re#j peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every
time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can bestored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 28, and called up directly.
Storing
1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:'y"Quick reference"'y"Search by pictures"'y"Keyword search"'y"Animations"2. Press desired button and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly dis#j
played at the selected entry point.
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Controls
The information in this chapter helps you in
confidently operating your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 974 740 - VI/16

Opening
and
closingVehicle
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.
Remote
controlGeneral
information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con#j trols with integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable battery. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 58.
You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific ver#jsion. Settings, refer to page 71.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Driver profile, refer to
page 69.
The remote controls hold information about re#j
quired maintenance. Service data in the re#j mote control, refer to page 296.
Safety
information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
remote control with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.'