2019 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Functional
requirements'xKeep
the
photocells
clean.'xDo
not
cover
the
area
between
the
interior
mirror
and
the
windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
WARNING
Steering
wheel
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of an
accident.
Adjust
the
steering
wheel
whilethe
vehicle
is
stationary
only.
Electric
steering
wheel
adjustment
General
information
The
steering
wheel
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver profile,
refer
to
page
98,
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
position
is
accessed
automatically
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
current
steering
wheel
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function,
refer
to page
130.
Settings
Move
the
steering
wheel
to
the
preferred
height
and
angle
to
suit
your
seating
position
by
pressj
ing
the
switch.
Assistance
getting
in
and
out
The
steering
wheel
temporarily
moves
into
the
highest
position
to
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated
steering
wheel
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
If
the
trip
is
resumed
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
an
intermediate
stop,
the
heated
steering wheel
activates
automatically
if
the
function
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
trip.
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Memory
function
Concept
The
following
settings
can
be
stored
and,
if
necj essary,
retrieved
using
the
memory
function:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xSteering
wheel
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-up
Display.
General
information
Two
memory
locations
with
different
settings
can
be
set
for
each
driver
profile,
refer
to
page
98.
The
following
settings
are
not
stored:
'xBackrest
width.'xLumbar
support.
Safety
information
WARNING
Using
the
memory
function
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
seat
or
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost. There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Only
retrieve
the
memory
function
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
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.
Overview
The
memory
buttons
are
located
on
the
front
doors.
Storing
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button.
The
writing
on
the
button
lights
up.3.Press
desired
button
1
or
2
while
the
LED
is
lit.
A
signal
sounds.
Calling
up
settings
Press
selected
button
1
or
2.
The
stored
position
is
called
up.
The
procedure
stops
when
a
switch
for
setting
the
seat
is
pressed
or
one
of
the
memory
butj tons
is
pressed
again.
While
driving,
the
seat
position
adjustment
on the
driver's
side
is
interrupted
after
a
short
time.
Massage
function
Concept
Depending
on
the
program,
the
massage
funcj tion
ensures
relaxed
muscles
and
better
bloodcirculation
and
can
avoid
fatigue.
General
information Eight
different
massage
programs
can
be
sej
lected:
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'xPelvis
activation.'xUpper
body
activation.'xFull
body
activation.'xBack
massage.'xShoulder
massage.'xLumbar
massage.'xUpper
body
training.'xFull
body
training.
Switching
onPress
the
button
once
for
each
intensity
level.
The
maximum
intensity
level
is
reached
when three
LEDs
are
lit.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Adjusting
the
massage
program
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Seat
comfort4.Select
desired
seat.5.Seat
massage6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Concept
The
system
heats
seats
and
armrests
as
needed.
General
informationSeat
heating
can
also
be
used
without
armrest
heating.
Deactivate
the
armrest
heating
as
needed.
Overview
Front
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Rear
Second
row
of
seats
Seat
heating
Third
row
of
seats
The
buttons
for
the
seat
heating
are
located
in the
roofliner
in
the
rear.
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Seat
heating
Switching
on1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
temperature
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
level
on
the
touchj
screen.
Highest
level
reached
when
three
red
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
red
bars
are
shown
on
the
control
display.
When
ECO
PRO
is
activated,
refer
to
page
330,
the
heater
output
is
reduced.
If
the
trip
is
continued
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
a
stop,
functions
are
activated
automatically
with
the
temperature
selected
last.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Seat
heating
distribution The
heating
action
in
the
seat
cushion
and
theseat
backrest
can
be
distributed
in
different
ways.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Seat
and
armrest
heating5.Select
desired
seat.6.Press
the
Controller
and
turn
it
to
set
the
seat
heating
distribution.Switching
armrest
heating
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Seat
and
armrest
heating5.Select
desired
seat.6.Heat
armrests
together
with
seat
Active
seat
ventilation
Concept
Integrated
fans
in
the
seat
and
armrest
areas provide
a
comfortable
seat
temperature.
Overview
Active
seat
ventilation
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
ventilation
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
level
on
the
touchj
screen.
Highest
level
reached
when
three
blue
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
blue
bars
are
shown
on
the
control
display.
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Switching
offPress
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Seat
climate
control
Concept
The
seat
climate
control
combines
the
functions
of
the
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation.
General
informationThe
seat
heating
and
active
seat
ventilation
are
operated
with
a
common
button
on
the
climate
control
panel.
When
both
systems
are
active,
a
push
of
the
butj
ton
reduces
the
intensity
of
both
functions
by
one
level
each.
The
last
active
function
or
function
that
is
configj ured
with
higher
intensity
will
be
activated
dij
rectly
when
the
system
is
switched
on
again.
When
both
functions
with
the
same
intensity configuration
are
deactivated,
the
system
will
auj
tomatically
activate
the
seat
heating.
Overview
Seat
climate
control
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
desired
setting
via
the
touchj
screen.
One
red
and
one
blue
LED
each
will
light
up.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended
children
or
animals
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger
themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
remote
control
with
you
whenexiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Always
transport
children
in
the
rear
seat
General
information Accident
research
shows
that
the
safest
place
for
children
is
in
the
rear
seat.
Transport
children
younger
than
13
years
of
age
or
shorter
than
5
ft/150
cm
only
in
the
rear
seat in
suitable
child
restraint
systems
designed
forthe
age,
weight
and
size
of
the
child.
Children
13
years
of
age
or
older
must
wear
a
safety
belt as
soon
as
a
suitable
child
restraint
system
canno
longer
be
used
due
to
their
age,
weight
andsize.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
safety
belt
cannot
be
fastened
correctly
on children
shorter
than
5
ft,
150
cm
without
suitaj
ble
additional
child
restraint
systems.
The
effij
cacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fasjtened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safetybelt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Secure
children
shorter
than
5
ft,
150
cm
using
suitable
child
restraint
systems.
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General
information Before
using
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
front
passenger
seat,
ensure
that
the
front,
knee,
and
side
airbags
on
the
front
passenger
side
are
dej activated.
Automatic
deactivation
of
front-seat
passenger
airbags,
refer
to
page
185.
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information
WARNING
Active
front-seat
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
when
the
airj bags
are
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
front-seat
passenger
airj
bags
are
deactivated
and
that
the
PASSENj
GER
AIRBAG
OFF
indicator
light
lights
up.
Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information
Pay
attention
to
the
specifications
and
the
operj
ating
and
safety
information
of
the
child
restraint system
manufacturer
when
selecting,
installing,
and
using
child
restraint
systems.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
protective
effect
of
damaged
child
restraint
systems
or
of
child
restraint
systems
exposed
to
an
accident
and
their
fastening
systems
can
be
limited
or
lost.
A
child
can
e.g.,not
suffij
ciently
restrained,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Have
damaged
child
restraint
systems
or
of
child
rej
straint
systems
exposed
to
an
accident
and
their
fastening
systems
checked
and
possibly
replaced
by
the
dealerss
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
WARNING
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limj ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjustj
ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securely
against
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
corj
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats
and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints
or
remove
them.
Before
mounting Before
mounting
child
restraint
systems,
ensure
that
the
rear
seat
backrests
are
locked.
Third
row
of
seats Before
installing
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
third
row
of
seats,
note
the
following:'xRoll
up
the
cargo
cover
and
remove
the
case.'xRemove
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xBring
seats
and
backrests
of
the
second
row of
seats
into
the
most
forward
position.'xRaise
the
head
restraints
of
the
third
row
of
seats
into
the
highest
position.
Do
not
change
the
settings
that
have
been
made after
this.
On
the
front
passenger
seat Deactivating
airbags
WARNING
Active
front-seat
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
when
the
airj bags
are
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
front-seat
passenger
airjbags
are
deactivated
and
that
the
PASSENj
GER
AIRBAG
OFF
indicator
light
lights
up.
After
installing
a
child
restraint
system
in
the
front
passenger
seat,
make
sure
that
the
front,
knee
and
side
airbags
on
the
front
passenger side
are
deactivated.
Deactivate
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
auj
tomatically,
refer
to
page
185.
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position
and
heightBefore
installing
a
child
restraint
system,
move
the
front
passenger
seat
as
far
back
as
it
will
go
and,
if
possible,
bring
it
up
to
medium
height.
This
seat
position
and
height
ensures
the
best possible
position
for
the
belt
and
offers
optimalprotection
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
If
the
upper
anchor
of
the
safety
belt
is
located
in
front
of
the
belt
guide
of
the
child
seat,
move
the
front
passenger
seat
carefully
forward
until
the best
possible
belt
guide
position
is
reached.
Backrest
width
Adjustable
backrest
width:
before
installing
a
child
restraint
system
in
the
front
passenger
seat,
open
the
backrest
width
completely.
Do
not
change
the
backrest
width
again
and
do
not
call
up
a
memory
position.
Child
seat
security
The
safety
belts
in
the
rear
and
the
front
passenj
ger
safety
belt
can
be
permanently
locked
to
fasj
ten
child
restraint
systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt
1.Pull
out
the
belt
strap
completely.2.Secure
the
child
restraint
system
with
the
safety
belt.3.Allow
the
belt
strap
to
be
pulled
in
and
pull
it
tight
against
the
child
restraint
system.
The
safety
belt
is
locked.Unlocking
the
safety
belt1.Unbuckle
the
safety
belt
buckle.2.Remove
the
child
restraint
system.3.Allow
the
belt
strap
to
be
pulled
in
comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information LATCH:
Lower
Anchors
and
Tether
for
Children.Pay
attention
to
the
specifications
and
the
operj
ating
and
safety
information
of
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
manufacturer
when
sej lecting,
installing,
and
using
child
restraint
sysj
tems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information The
lower
anchors
may
be
used
to
attach
the
CRS
to
the
vehicle
seat
up
to
a
combined
child and
CRS
weight
of
65
lbs/30
kg
when
the
child
isrestrained
by
the
internal
harnesses.
Safety
information
WARNING
If
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
are
not
correctly
engaged,
the
protective
effect
of
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
can
be
limited.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
lower
anchors
are
sej
curely
engaged
and
that
the
LATCH
child
rej
straint
fixing
system
fits
securely
against
the backrest.
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