2018 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Overview1Open tailgate2Unlocking3Press and hold or press three times inquick succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay fea#j
ture4Locking5Park button6Display7Back8Switch the display on/off9Micro-USB charging socket
Reception
range
The number of available display key functionsdepends on the distance from the vehicle.
'yWhen you are in close proximity to the ve#j
hicle, all functions of the display key are
available.'yWhen you are in the expanded reception range, you can access status information
and use the stationary climate control.'yOutside of the reception range of the vehi#j cle, you can display the last transmittedstatus information from the vehicle.
The symbol is shown on the display if one
of the buttons is pressed outside of the recep#j tion range.
Display
General
information
The display is divided into the upper status line, the information area, and the lower status
line.
Upper
status
lineThe upper status line displays the following in#j
formation:'y Vehicle secured.
Vehicle not secured.
'ySet time in the vehicle.'y Charge state of the display key bat#j
tery.
Information
area
The information area can be used to access in#jformation and perform additional functions.
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
The indicator for the current page has
been filled in.
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to
change between the pages.
If further information is available on a page, tap the appropriate symbol.
To return to the original page:
tap on the
symbol beneath the display.
Touch it again to display the charge state of
the high-voltage battery.
Lower
status
lineThe lower status line indicates whether or not
the display key is within reception range, refer
to page 65.
'y"Connected": the display key is within re#j
ception range.'y"Updated": the display key is not within re#j ception range. It indicates when the last
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Switching
on/offThe display will go out automatically after a
brief period to conserve battery power.
To hide the display manually:
Press the button on the left side of the display
key. Overview, refer to page 65.
To show the display:1.Press the button on the left side of the dis#j
play key.2.Then, swipe with your finger from bottom
to top to unlock the screen lock.
To switch off the display to increase the usable
battery life:
1.Press and hold the button on the left side
of the display key for longer than 4 sec#j onds.2."OK"
To switch the display on:
Press the button on the left side of the display key.
Operating
concept
Depending on the equipment, there are up to
five main menus that provide access to the
sub-menus.
Main menuInformation/Function"Security
information" /
Door status.
Alarm system status. After alarm triggering: date,
time, and reason for trigger#j
ing the alarm.
Window status.
Glass sunroof status.Main menuInformation/Function"Vehicle
information"Maintenance indicators of
Condition Based Service
CBS, refer to page 322.
Status of the roadside park#j
ing lights."Mobility info"Range with available fuel.
Status during charging."Departure
setting"Operate stationary climate
control.
High-voltage battery: sched#j
ule charging times.
Display
key
battery
General
information
Observe the following information:
'yIf the charge state of the display key bat#j tery declines, the display is switched off
automatically. The battery must be re#j
charged so that the display can be
switched back on. The operability of the
standard buttons is retained until the bat#j
tery is completely discharged.'yCharge the battery for at least three hours
before using the display key for the first
time or if the key has not been used for an
extended period.'yThe display key can be used while it is be#j ing charged. If the battery is fully dis#j
charged, it may take some time before the
display key can be used again.'yDue to the large number of USB chargers available on the market, it cannot be guar#j
anteed that every charger will function
properly. The charging duration depends
on the charger used.'yDuring charging, the charger and the dis#j play key may become warm. At higher
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isolated cases the charging process maybe interrupted temporarily.
Charging
'yConnect the display key via the micro-USBcharging socket to a USB port.'yPlace the display key into the recess of thewireless charging tray underneath the cen#jter armrest.
Make sure that the display is on the side of the clamp and that the lock button points
upward.
Close the center armrest.
Malfunction
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstan#j
ces:
'yThe battery of the display key is dis#j
charged. Charge the battery, refer to
page 66.'yInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the display key due to metalobjects.'yInterference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.'yInterference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for in#j stance charging of a mobile phone.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with the mechanical key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
emergency
detection
of
the
BMW display
key
1.Hold the display key with its back againstthe marked area on the steering column.2.Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec#j
onds.
If the display key is not detected, slightly change the position of the display key and re#j
peat the procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on anymore or if the display does not respondto entries anymore, the display key can be re#jset.
Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for at least 20 seconds, until
something appears on the display.
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Integrated
keyGeneral
information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without remote control using the integrated
key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compart#j ment.
Safety
information WARNING
For some country-specific variants, un#j
locking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi#j
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera#j tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lockthe vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.'

The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via
the door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle
with the remote control, if necessary through emergency detection of the remote control, re#jfer to page 63.
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking Press the button with the front doorsclosed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Unlocking Press button.
Opening
'yPress the button to unlock all the
doors.Pull the door opener above the armrest.'yFront doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors re#j
main locked.'yBack doors: pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened; the first time un#j
locks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat#j
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con#j
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
vehicle's interior.
General
information
Comfort Access supports the following func#j
tions:
'yUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'yConvenient closing.'yOpening tailgate.'yOpening and closing the tailgate with no-
touch activation.
Functional
requirements
'yTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near
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Unlocking
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
Close the driver's door.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.'

Opening
Press button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Opening
and
closing
the
tailgate
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-touch activation using the remote control you are carrying. Two sensors detect a for#j
ward-directed foot motion in the central reararea and the tailgate is opened or closed.
General
information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
If the remote control is in the sensor range, thetailgate may open or close inadvertently if youunintentionally move your foot or if something
else moves in the detection range.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi#j
cle.
If you open the tailgate with no-touch activa#j tion, locked doors will not be unlocked.
Safety
information WARNING
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts
may be touched, e.g., hot exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury. When moving your
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.'

Before closing, the hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
You can interrupt the closing operation by
moving your foot again.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstan#j
ces:'yThe battery of the remote control is dis#j charged. Replace the battery, refer topage 63.'yInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the remote control due tometal objects.
Do not transport the remote control to#j gether with metal objects.'yInterference of the radio connection by
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity of the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control to#j gether with electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to page 68.
Tailgate
General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not placethe remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have the doors unlocked. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 76.
The tailgate cannot be opened if it is locked
using the switch in the glove compartment. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to page 73.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat#j
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'