2019 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
trunk
lid
are
not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
unj til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:
'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuelj ing.The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
senj
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
secj
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm'xUnlock
the
vehicle
using
the
remote
control, if
needed,
through
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
80.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
if
you
are
carrying
the
remote
control
on
your
person,
grasp
the driver
side
or
front
passenger
side
door
hanj
dle
completely.
Power
windows
Safety
information
WARNING
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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Overview
Power
windowsSafety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
followj
ing
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control,
refer to
page
77.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point.The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
closing
via
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
78.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
86.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific
threshold
as
a
window
closes,
closing
is
interrupted.
The
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
WARNING
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protecj
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific 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
protection.
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Safety
switch
Concept
With
the
safety
switch,
it
is
possible
to
block
parj ticular
functions
in
the
rear.
This
makes
sense,for
instance
if
children
or
animals
are
carried
inthe
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
General
information The
following
functions
can
be
blocked
using
the
safety
switch:'xOpening
and
closing
of
the
rear
windows
usj ing
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
roller
sunblind
in
the
rearwindow
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
roller
sunblinds
in
the
side
windows
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xAdjustment
of
the
power
rear
seats.'xOperation
of
the
rear
sun
protection
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Rear
window
rollersunblind
General
information The
safety
switch,
refer
to
page
99,
in
the
drivj
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.
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
movej
ment,
the
roller
sunblind
is
moved
in
the
oppoj
site
direction.
Hold
the
button
down
to
operate
the
roller
sunj
blinds
on
the
rear
window
and
on
the
side
winj dows
at
the
same
time.
BMW
Touch
Command
The
roller
sunblind
can
also
be
operated
using
BMW
Touch
Command.
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System
limitsIf
you
are
no
longer
able
to
move
the
roller
sunj
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
sysj
tem
cool.
The
roller
sunblind
cannot
be
moved
at
low
intej
rior
temperatures.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
General
information The
safety
switch,
refer
to
page
99,
in
the
drivj
er's
door
can
be
used
to
prevent
children,
for
inj stance
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
movej
ment,
the
roller
sunblind
is
moved
in
the
oppoj site
direction.
BMW
Touch
Command
The
roller
sunblinds
can
also
be
operated
using
BMW
Touch
Command.
System
limits If
you
are
no
longer
able
to
move
the
roller
sunj
blinds
after
having
activated
them
consecutively
a
number
of
times,
the
overheating
protection
mechanism
is
active.
The
system
is
blocked
for
a
limited
time
to
prevent
overheating.
Let
the
sysj
tem
cool.
The
roller
sunblinds
cannot
be
moved
at
low
inj
terior
temperatures.
Glass
sunroof
General
information The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
are
opj
erated
using
the
same
switch.
The
rear
sun
protection
is
operated
using
sepaj
rate
buttons.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
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
closing.
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Overview1Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
open/ close
the
glass
sunroof/front
sun
protection.2Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
close
the
rear
sun
protection.3Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
open the
rear
sun
protection.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Lifting/closing
glass
sunroof
Push
switch
briefly
upward.
'xThe
closed
glass
sunroof
tilts
and
the
sun
protection
opens
slightly.'xThe
opened
glass
sunroof
closes
until
it
is
in
the
tilted
position.
The
sun
protection
does
not
move.'xThe
tilted
glass
sunroof
closes.Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
Holding
down
the
switch
opens
the
sun
protection.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes.'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
past the
resistance
point.
The
sun
protection
opens
automatically.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens
automatically.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
automatically.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes
automatij
cally.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
Briefly
press
the
switch
twice
insuccession
in
the
desired
direcjtion
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
proj
tection
move
together.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
77.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
86.
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Comfort
positionIn
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
injterior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
funcjtion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
to
this
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sunj
roof
fully.
With
panoramic
glass
sunroof:
opening/closing
the
rear
sun
protection
On
the
roofliner
control
panel Press
the
button
to
open
the
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.
Press
the
button
to
close
the
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.
On
the
control
panel
in
the
rear
doors
It
is
not
possible
to
operate
the
rear
sun
protecj
tion
via
the
switches
in
the
rear
if
the
safety
funcj tion,
refer
to
page
99,
is
switched
on.
Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
sun
protection
or
to
close
the
open
sun
proj
tection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement. When
the
button
is
pressed
again,
the
sun
proj
tection
will
move
in
the
opposite
direction.
BMW
Touch
Command
The
front
and
rear
sun
protection
can
also
be
opj erated
using
BMW
Touch
Command.
Actions
during
unlocking/lockingIf
the
vehicle
is
locked
from
the
outside,
the
rear
sun
protection
is
automatically
closed.When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked,
the
sun
protection automatically
moves
into
the
position
where
itwas
prior
to
locking.
Jam
protection
system
General
information If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
certain
value
whenclosing
the
glass
sunroof,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-open
position,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
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
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spej
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resistj
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If
there
is
an
external
danger,
proceed
as
follows:
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2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
closj
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
operj
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions.
'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
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Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
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
inforj mation
in
the
following
chapters:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
104.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
109.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
111.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
172.
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
remote
control, the
position
is
automatically
retrieved
if
the
funcjtion,
refer
to
page
95,
is
activated
for
this
purj
pose.
The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
using the
memory
function,
refer
to
page
117.
Safety
information
WARNING
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unj
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
conj
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
WARNING
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
enj
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
notadjust
again
while
driving.
WARNING
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
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