2019 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Activating
Press
the
lever
up
once
from
its
standard
posijtion,
arrow
1.
Wiping
is
started.
The
LED
in
the
wiper
lever
is
illuminated.
If
wipers
are
frozen
to
windshield,
wiper
operaj
tion
is
deactivated.
Deactivating
Press
the
lever
back
into
the
standard
position.
Adjusting
the
rain
sensor
sensitivity
Turn
the
thumbwheel
to
adjust
the
sensitivity
of the
rain
sensor.
Upward:
high
rain
sensor
sensitivity.
Downward:
low
rains
sensor
sensitivity.
Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information
WARNING
The
washer
fluid
can
freeze
onto
the
window
at
low
temperatures
and
obstruct
the
view.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Only
use
the
washer
systems,
if
the
washer
fluid
cannot
freeze.
Use
washer
fluid
with
antifreeze,
if
needed.
NOTICE
When
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty,
the
wash
pump
cannot
work
as
intended.
There
is a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
the
washer
system
when
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty.
Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull
the
lever.
The
system
sprays
washer
fluid
on
the
windj shield
and
activates
the
wipers
briefly.
In
addition,
the
headlights
are
cleaned
at
regular
intervals
when
the
vehicle's
lights
are
switched
on.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The
windshield
washer
nozzles
are
automatically
heated
while
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Seite
137DrivingCONTROLS137
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18

Fold-away
position
of
the
wipersConcept
The
fold-out
position
enables
the
wipers
to
be folded
away
from
the
windshield.
General
information Important,
for
instance
when
changing
the
wiper
blades
or
when
folding
out
under
frosty
condij
tions.
Safety
information
WARNING
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damagemay
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
the wipers
are
in
the
folded
away
state
and
the
wipj
ers
are
folded
in
when
switching
on.
NOTICE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windshield,
the
wiper
blades
can
be
torn
off
and
the
wiper
moj
tor
can
overheat
when
switching
on.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
windj
shield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
Folding
away
the
wipers
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Press
and
hold
the
wiper
level
down,
until
the wipers
stop
in
a
close
to
vertical
position.3.Fold
the
wipers
all
the
way
away
from
the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After
the
wipers
are
folded
back
down,
the
wiper
system
must
be
reactivated.
1.Fold
the
wipers
back
down
onto
the
windj
shield.2.Switch
on
standby
state
and
press
and
hold the
wiper
lever
down
again.3.Wipers
return
to
their
resting
position
and
areready
again
for
operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All
washer
nozzles
are
supplied
from
one
reserj
voir.
Use
a
mixture
of
tap
water
and
windshield washer
concentrate.
If
desired,
a
windshield
washer
concentrate
containing
antifreeze
can
be
used.
Seite
138CONTROLSDriving138
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18

Recommended
minimum
fill
quantity:
0.2
US
gal/1
liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some
antifreeze
agents
can
contain
harmful substances
and
are
flammable.
There
is
a
risk of
fire
and
a
risk
of
injury.
Follow
the
instrucj
tions
on
the
containers.
Keep
antifreeze
away
from
ignition
sources.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
United
States:
the
washer
fluid
mixture
ratio
is regulated
by
the
U.S.
EPA
and
many
individualstates;
do
not
exceed
the
allowable
washer
fluid
dilution
ratio
limits
that
apply.
Follow
the
usage
instructions
on
the
washer
fluid
container.
Use
of
BMWss
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
or
the
equivalent
is
recommended.
WARNING
Washer
fluid
can
ignite
and
catch
fire
on
conj
tact
with
hot
engine
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj
jury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
add
washer
fluid
when
the
engine
is
cooled
down.
Next,
fully
close
the
lid
of
the
washer
fluid
resj
ervoir.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing
additives
in
the
washer
fluid
for
the
water-repelling
effect
on
the
windows
can
lead
to
damage
to
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not add
silicon-containing
additives
to
the
washer
fluid.
NOTICE
Mixing
different
windshield
washer
concenj trates
or
antifreeze
can
damage
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
mix
different
windshield
washer
concenj trates
or
antifreeze.
Follow
the
information
and
mixing
ratios
provided
on
the
containers.
Overview
The
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
located
in
the
enj
gine
compartment.
Malfunction
The
use
of
undiluted
windshield
washer
concenj trate
or
alcohol-based
antifreeze
can
lead
to
injcorrect
readings
at
temperatures
below
+5


Safety
information
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
rollj
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D
Selector
lever
position
for
normal
vehicle
operaj
tion.
All
gears
for
forward
travel
are
activated
auj
tomatically.
Reverse
R Engage
selector
lever
position
R
only
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Neutral
N The
vehicle
may
be
pushed
or
roll
without
power,
for
instance
in
vehicle
washes,
refer
to
page
141,
in
selector
lever
position
N.
Parking
position
P Selector
lever
position,
for
instance
for
parking
the
vehicle.
The
transmission
blocks
the
drive wheels
in
selector
lever
position
P.
Engage
selector
lever
position
P
only
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automatij
cally
in
situations
such
as
the
following:
'xAfter
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and selector
lever
position
R,
D
or
M/S
is
enjgaged.'xIf
the
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled,
the
driver's
door
is
opened,
and
the
brake
pedal is
not
pressed
while
the
vehicle
is
stationaryand
selector
lever
position
D,
M/S
or
R
is
enj
gaged.'xAfter
the
standby
state
has
been
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
N
is
engaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To
prevent
the
vehicle
from
creeping
after
you
select
a
drive
mode,
maintain
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal
until
you
are
ready
to
start.
Functional
requirements
Only
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
is
it
possible
to
change
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
another
selector
lever
position.
The
selection
lever
position
P
cannot
be
changed
until
all
technical
requirements
are
met.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A
selector
lever
lock
prevents
the
following
faultyoperation:
'xUnintentional
shifting
into
selector
lever
posij
tion
R.'xUnintentional
shifting
from
selector
lever
poj sition
P
into
another
selector
lever
position.1.Fasten
driver's
safety
belt.Seite
140CONTROLSDriving140
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18

2.Press
and
hold
the
button
to
release
the
sejlector
lever
lock.3.Push
the
selector
lever
in
the
desired
direcj
tion,
past
a
resistance
point,
if
needed.
The
selector
lever
automatically
returns
to
the
center
position
when
released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
is
to
roll
without
its
own
power
for
a
short
distance,
for
instance
in
a
vehicle
wash,
or
be
pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
on the
brake
pedal.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
switch
off
Automatic
Hold,
referto
page
133.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
sej
lector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
In
this
way,
standby
state
remains
switched
on,
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
disj
played.
The
vehicle
may
roll.
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
Irrespective
of
standby
state,
the
selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
engaged
after
approx.
35
minutes.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
you
may
not
be
able
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock,
if
needed,
refer
to
page
143.
Kickdown Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance.
Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistj ance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position.
Sport
program
M/S Concept
The
shifting
points
and
shifting
times
in
the
Sport
program
are
designed
for
a
sportier
driving
Seite
141DrivingCONTROLS141
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18

style.
The
transmission,
for
instance
shifts
up
later
and
the
shifting
times
are
shorter.
Activating
the
sport
program
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
out
of
selectorlever
position
D.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
S1.
The
sport
program
of
the
transmission
is
actij vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
in
manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
out
of
sej
lector
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forj ward.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automatij
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If
driving
mode
SPORT,
refer
to
page
145,
is
sej
lected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
does not
automatically
upshift
in
M/S
manual
mode once
the
maximum
speed
is
reached.
Depending
on
the
BMW
M
drive
configuration,
this
function
is
active
independently
of
the
drivj
ing
mode.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kickj down.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
Seite
142CONTROLSDriving142
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18

General
informationShifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
padj
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
withj
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode
as
follows:'xPull
and
hold
right
shift
paddle.'xIn
addition
to
the
briefly
pulled
right
shift
padj dle,
briefly
pull
the
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
padj dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simultaj
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short- term
manual
mode.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
up:
briefly
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xTo
shift
down:
briefly
pull
left
shift
paddle.'xThe
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
bypulling
and
holding
the
left
shift
paddle.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
inj
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
disj
played,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
mustaudibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.Seite
143DrivingCONTROLS143
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18

A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
Start/Stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
brake,
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
For
additional
information,
see
the
chapter
on tow-starting
and
towing,
refer
to
page
353.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
surjrounding
conditions.
General
information The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in,
refer
to
page
290,
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Functional
requirements Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
button.TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFFlights
up.3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
left
foot,
forcefully
press
down
on
the
brake.5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.
A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Within 3
seconds,
release
the
brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
transj mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
conj
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dyj
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The
Driving
Dynamics
Control
influences
the
driving
dynamics
properties
of
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
can
be
adjusted
depending
on
the
situaj
tion
using
various
driving
modes.
General
information
The
following
systems
are
affected,
for
instance:
'xEngine
characteristics.'xSteptronic
transmission.Seite
144CONTROLSDriving144
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01402896826
-
X/18