2018 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

DisplaysVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via
Driving Dynamics Control, the display adapts to the respective program.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the dis#j play change can be deactivated via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview1Fuel gauge#\#_ 138Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
range#\#_ 1382Speedometer3Time#\#_138
External temperature#\#_ 138
Driver assistance system displays Service requirements#\#_ 1394Tachometer#\#_138
Displays of the hybrid system#\#_ 131
Selection lists#\#_ 142
ECO PRO displays#\#_ 270
Navigation display.5High-voltage battery charge indica#j
tor#\#_ 1316Transmission display#\#_ 122
Status, Driving Dynamics Control#\#_ 1267Messages, for instance Check Control
Onboard Computer#\#_ 142
Charging screen#\#_ 1308Driver assistance system displays
Speed Limit Info#\#_ 1409Reset miles#\#_143
Adjusting
the
view
Concept
Depending on the equipment, the instrument
cluster can be set to three different operating
modes in addition to the driving mode.
Settings
Using iDrive:
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4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": all displays on the in#jstrument cluster are active.'y"REDUCED" all displays on the instru#j
ment cluster are reduced to the essen#j tial.'y"INDIVIDUAL": all displays on the in#j
strument cluster are active. Individual
displays can be individually configured.
Configuring
INDIVIDUAL
'y"Driving mode display": when the driving
mode is switched into ECO PRO or
SPORT, the instrument cluster automati#j
cally switches into the respective view.'y"Speed limit exceeded": if the speed rec#j ognized by Speed Limit Info is exceeded,
the exceeded range is marked red in the
speedometer.'yInstrument cluster with enhanced features:
"Magnifier function": the current speed is
shown enlarged in the speedometer.
Charging
screen
1Charge state#\#_ 2822Range for electric driving#\#_ 2823Charging status#\#_2824Timer, departure time#\#_ 2835Stationary climate control#\#_ 2836Maximum electrical range#\#_ 282Seite 130ControlsDisplays130
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7End of charging time#\#_282Departure time with timer#\#_ 283Displays
of
the
hybrid
system
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information The following functions of the hybrid system
are displayed:'yHigh-voltage battery charge indicator, refer to page 131.'yDrive-ready state: READY, refer to
page 131.'yElectric driving: ePOWER, refer to
page 131.'yEnergy recovery: CHARGE, refer to
page 132.'yAcceleration boost: eBOOST, refer to
page 132.'yElectric driving: MAX eDRIVE, refer to
page 132.'yElectric driving: AUTO eDRIVE, refer to
page 132.'yBATTERY CONTROL, refer to page 132.
The display depends on the system's operat#j
ing condition.
High-voltage
battery
charge
indicator
Concept
Indicates the current charge state of the high- voltage battery as a percentage.
Safety
information WARNING
Even when it is indicated that the high-
voltage battery is discharged, the high-voltage
system is always still under high voltage. There
is a risk of fire or a risk of injury. Do not touch or change live parts, e.g., orange high-voltage
cables, even when the batteries are dis#j
charged.'

lighted in blue can vary depending on the driv#jing situation and eDRIVE mode.
A pointer indicates the power outputted by the
hybrid drive in a scale, arrow 2.
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: In SPORT driving mode, the engine speed ofthe combustion engine is displayed instead of
the output of the hybrid drive.
If the pointer is outside the range highlighted in
blue, the combustion engine is switched on,
arrow 3.
For further information, please refer to electric
driving: ePOWER, refer to page 111.
Energy
recovery:
CHARGE
Energy recovery during coasting and braking is indicated as CHARGE in the instrument cluster
depending on the driving mode, see arrow. The high-voltage battery is charged. If the
high-voltage battery is completely charged, no
energy can be recovered.
For further information, please refer to Energy
recovery CHARGE, refer to page 114.
Acceleration
boost:
eBOOST
If the electric motor supports the combustion
engine, e.g., during rapid acceleration,eBOOST, refer to page 114, is displayed. De#j
pending on the available charge state of the high-voltage battery, there could be more or
less eBOOST available. If the charge state of
the high-voltage battery is low, eBOOST may
not be available.
Electric
driving:
MAX
eDRIVE The display becomes active af#j
ter MAX eDRIVE, refer to
page 112, is activated via the
eDRIVE button.
Electric
driving:
AUTO
eDRIVE The display becomes active
while driving electrically after
AUTO eDRIVE, refer to page 112, is activated via the
eDRIVE button.
BATTERY
CONTROL The display becomes active af#j
ter BATTERY CONTROL, refer
to page 113, is activated via the
eDRIVE button.
The available electric range is conserved for a
later point in the trip.
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Indications
on
the
Control
DisplayOverview
The symbols are shown on the Control Dis#j
play.
SymbolMeaning Adapting to the course of the road. Current energy flow. Fuel consumption history.
Adapting
to
the
course
of
the
road
Concept
When the navigation system destination guid#j ance is active, hybrid operation adapts to spe#jcific route sections.
Use of the hybrid system is optional. Situations which are already underway and sit#j
uations ahead are detected, indicated on the Control Display, and the hybrid drive is
adapted and prepared for them.
Functional
requirements
'ySelector lever position D engaged.'yAUTO eDRIVE hybrid mode is activated.
Displaying
the
adaptation
to
the
course
of
the
road
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."eDRIVE"4. Select the symbol.
Current
vehicle
state
General
information
The following are displayed:
'yActive components of the hybrid system.'yDirection of the energy flows:
Orange: energy flow of the combustion en#j gine.
Blue: energy flow of the hybrid system.'yVehicle states:'yePOWER.'yPOWER.'yeASSIST.'yeBOOST.'yCHARGE.'yCoasting.'yCharging.'ySystem requirements of the hybrid system,
e.g., drive system not yet warmed up to
operating temperature.'yDriving requirement, e.g., transmission se#j lector lever in the M/S position.
Displaying
the
current
vehicle
state
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."eDRIVE"4. Select the symbol.
Fuel
consumption
history
Concept
The fuel consumption history displays the use of the hybrid system in a chart. The route fordetermining the fuel consumption values canbe adjusted.
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Displaying
fuel
consumption
history1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."eDRIVE"4. Select the symbol.
Adjusting
the
route
length
1. Press button.2."Scaling:"3.Select the desired setting.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1. Press button.2."Reset consumption history"
The fuel consumption values are reset.
The odometer for electric driving will be reset during next refueling.
Display
'yCurrent average fuel consumption, ar#j
row 1.'yBar display for the average fuel consump#j tion for the set route length, arrow 2.'yOdometer for electric driving, arrow 3.
The average fuel consumption of the combus#jtion engine is indicated using a line and a value
above the bar display. The indicated value is
identical to the average fuel consumption in the Onboard Computer and can be reset viathe Onboard Computer.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and, if applicable, in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an SMS text message may appear on the Con#jtrol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
Concept Indicator/warning lights in the instrument clus#jter display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a malfunction ispresent in the monitored systems.
General
information
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt re#j
minder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
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Airbag
systemAirbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer#ss service center or another quali#j fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 116.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue todrive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be work#jing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon#jger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC con#j
trols the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan#j
ces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc#j
tioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 188.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac#j
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con#j trol is activated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 188, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 189.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cau#j
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma#j neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 307.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Follow the information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav#j
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service
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'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 302.
Steering
system Steering system may not be working.Have the system checked by a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Emissions
'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cir#j
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis#j
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pe#j
riod can seriously damage emission con#j trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 323.
Acoustic
pedestrian
protection
inactive Acoustic pedestrian protection deacti#j
vated or possibly not working.
Have the system checked by a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 118.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Parking light/low beams, automatic
headlight control, refer to page 149.
Lane
departure
warning The indicator light lights up: the system
is activated At least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be is#j
sued.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 175.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are switched on.Front fog lights, refer to page 153.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 151.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi#j
cle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 116.Seite 136ControlsDisplays136
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