2018 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol#j lows:1. Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam pro#j
tection . If the closing force exceeds a spe#j
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.2. Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
The window closes without jam protec#j
tion .
Safety
switch
Concept
With the safety switch, it is possible to block
particular functions in the rear. This makes
sense, for instance if children or animals are carried in the rear.
General
information
The following functions can be blocked using
the safety switch:
'yOpening and closing of the rear windows using the switches in the rear.'yOperation of the roller sunblind in the rear
window using the switches in the rear.'yOperation of the roller sunblinds in the side windows using the switches in the rear.'yAdjustment of the power rear seats.'yOperation of the rear sliding visor using the
switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching
on/off
Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety func#j
tion is switched on.
Rear
window
roller
sunblind
General
information The safety switch, refer to page 81, in the driv#j
er's door can be used to prevent children from operating the roller sunblind using the
switches in the rear, for instance.
Overview
Driver's
door
Button for the roller sunblind.
Rear
doors
Button for the roller sunblind.
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OperationPress the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open
roller sunblind.
If the button is pressed again during the move#j ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo#jsite direction.
Hold the button down to operate the roller sun#j blinds on the rear window and on the side win#j dows at the same time.
BMW
Touch
Command The roller sunblind can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
System
limits
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun#j
blind after having activated it consecutively a number of times, the overheating protection
mechanism is active. The system is blocked
for a limited time to prevent overheating. Let the system cool.
The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low in#j terior temperatures.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
side
windows
General
information
The safety switch, refer to page 81, in the driv#j
er's door can be used to prevent children, for
instance from operating the roller sunblinds
using the switches in the rear.Overview
Buttons for the roller sunblinds.
Operation Press the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open
roller sunblind.
If the button is pressed again during the move#j ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo#j
site direction.
BMW
Touch
Command
The roller sunblinds can also be operated us#j
ing BMW Touch Command.
System
limits
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun#j
blinds after having activated them consecu#j
tively a number of times, the overheating pro#j
tection mechanism is active. The system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat#j ing. Let the system cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low
interior temperatures.
Glass
sunroof General
information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately using the
same switch.
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The rear sliding visor is operated using sepa#jrate buttons.
The glass sunroof is ready for operation when
standby state is switched on.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat#j
ing the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
glass sunroof is clear during opening and clos#j
ing.'

Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sliding
visor
together
Briefly press the switch twice insuccession in the desired direc#j tion past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi#j
sor move together. Pressing the
switch upward stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, re#j
fer to page 61.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to page 69.
Comfort
position
If the glass sunroof is not completely opened
automatically, the comfort position has been
attained. In this position the wind noises in the
interior are the least.
If desired, continue the movement by pressing
the switch.
With
panoramic
glass
sunroof:
opening/closing
the
rear
sliding
visor
On
the
roofliner
control
panel Press button to open the rear sliding
visor.
Press button again to stop the movement.
Press button to close the sliding visor.
Press button again to stop the move#j
ment.
On
the
control
panel
in
the
rear
doors
The rear sliding visor cannot be used via the
buttons in the rear if the safety function, refer
to page 81, is switched on.
Press the button to open the closed
sliding visor or to close the open slid#j
ing visor.
Press button again to stop the movement.When the button is pressed again, the sliding visor will move in the opposite direction.
BMW
Touch
Command The front and rear sliding visor can also be op#j
erated using BMW Touch Command.
Actions
during
unlocking/locking
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the
rear sliding visor is automatically closed.
During unlocking, the sliding visor is automati#j
cally moved into the position, where it was
prior to locking.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If the closing force exceeds a certain value when closing the glass sunroof, the closing op#jeration is interrupted once the roof reaches thehalf-open position, or it is stopped when clos#j
ing from the tilted position.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as fol#j
lows:1.Push the switch forward past the resist#j
ance point and hold.
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam protection . If the closing force exceeds aspecific threshold, closing is interrupted.2.Push the switch forward again past the re#j
sistance point and hold until the glass sun#j
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Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without jam protec#j
tion .
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the follow#j
ing conditions.'yThe vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi#j
tion.'yThe drive-ready state is established.'yThe external temperature is above
41 #

SettingsVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Follow the in#j formation in the following chapters:'ySeats, refer to page 86.'ySafety belts, refer to page 91.'yHead restraints, refer to page 92.'yAirbags, refer to page 157.
Front
seats
General
information The seat adjustment for the driver's seat is
stored for the driver profile currently used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remotecontrol, the position is automatically retrieved
if the function, refer to page 77, is activated for
this purpose.
The current seat position can be stored using
the memory function, refer to page 98.
Safety
information
WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an acci#j dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

5Lumbar support6Backrest tilt, head restraint
Thigh
support
Push switch forward or backward.
Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Upper
backrest
Concept
The upper backrest supports the back in the shoulder area. A correct setting leads to a re#jlaxed seating position and reduces strain onthe shoulder muscles.
Settings
'yPress the front section of the button:
The upper backrest is inclined forward.'yPress the rear section of the button:
The upper backrest is inclined backward.
Backrest
width
General
information
You can change the backrest width by adjust#j
ing the side wings of the backrest.
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Settings'yPress the front section of
the button:
The backrest width de#j
creases.'yPress the rear section of the
button:
The backrest width in#j
creases.
Functional
limitations
It may not be possible to adjust the backrest
width at very high and very low temperatures.
Lumbar
support
Concept
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad#j
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re#j gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
Settings
'yPress the front/rear section
of the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower sec#j
tion of the button:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.
Functional
limitations
It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar
support at very high and very low tempera#j
tures.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.
Gentleman
function
Concept
The front passenger seat can be adjusted with
the switches of the driver's seat, e.g., to in#j crease the legroom in the rear.
Overview
Gentleman function
Switching
on
1. Press button. The LED lights up.2.Adjust the front passenger seat at the driv#j
er's seat.
If needed, store the memory position, refer
to page 98, for the front passenger seat.
Switching
off
Press button and hold until LED goesout.
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