2019 BMW X7 Owners Manual

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
when
exiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
NOTICE
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
Automatic
Hold
enj
gages
the
parking
brake
and
prevents
the
vehij
cle
from
rolling
in
a
vehicle
wash.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Deactivate
Automatic
Hold
prior
to
entering
the
vehicle
wash.
Overview
Automatic
Hold
Establishing
function
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Automatic
Hold
is
functional. After
every
new
vehicle
start,
the
last
sej
lected
setting
is
active.
Automatic
Hold
holding
the
vehicle
Function
readiness
is
established
and
the
drivj er's
door
is
closed.
After
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal,
for
instance when
stopping
at
a
traffic
light,
the
vehicle
is
auj
tomatically
secured
against
rolling.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
green.
Driving
off Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
to
drive
off.
The
brake
is
released
automatically
and
the
indij
cator
light
is
no
longer
illuminated.
Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
set
if
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off
while
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
or
if
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
set
automatically,
if
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
while
the
vehij cle
is
coasting
to
a
halt.
Automatic
Hold
is
deactijvated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press
the
button.
The
LED
goes
out.
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The
indicator
light
goes
out.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold, press
additionally
on
the
brake
pedal,
when
switching
off.
Malfunction
In
the
event
of
a
failure
or
malfunction
of
the
parking
brake:
Secure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away,
for
inj
stance
with
a
wheel
chock,
after
existing
the
vej
hicle.
After
a
power
failure
To
reestablish
parking
brake
functionality
after
a
power
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set
and
then
push.
This
process
may
take
a
few
seconds.
Any
sounds
associated
with
this
are
normal.
The
indicator
light
is
no
longer
illumij
nated
as
soon
as
the
parking
brake
is
ready
for
operation
again.
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When
driving
and
during
operation
of
the
turn
signals
or
hazard
warning
system,
do
not
fold
in the
exterior
mirrors,
so
that
the
signal
lights
on
the
exterior
mirror
are
easy
to
see.
Using
turn
signals
Press
the
lever
past
the
resistance
point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Lightly
tap
the
lever
up
or
down.
The
triple
turn
signal
duration
can
be
adjusted.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Exterior
lighting4.One-touch
turn
signal5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Signaling
briefly Press
the
lever
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there
for
as
long
as
you
want
the
turn
signal
to
flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher
Push
the
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward.
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'xHigh
beams
on,
arrow
1.
The
high
beams
light
up
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.'xHigh
beams
off/headlight
flasher,
arrow
2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do
not
use
the
wipers
if
the
windshield
is
dry,
as
this
may
damage
the
wiper
blades
or
cause
them to
become
worn
more
quickly.
Safety
information
WARNING
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damage may
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
riskof
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Makesure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
thewipers
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
arisk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
windjshield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
Switching
on
Press
the
lever
up
until
the
desired
position
isreached.
'xResting
position
of
the
wipers,
position
0.'xRain
sensor,
position
1.'xNormal
wiper
speed,
position
2.'xFast
wiper
speed,
position
3.
When
travel
is
interrupted
with
the
wiper
systemswitched
on:
when
travel
continues,
the
wipers
resume
at
their
previous
speed.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press
the
lever
down.
'xSwitching
off:
press
the
lever
down
until
it reaches
its
standard
position.'xBrief
wipe:
press
the
lever
down
from
the
standard
position.
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lever
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Rain
sensor
Concept
The
rain
sensor
automatically
controls
the
time between
wipes
depending
on
the
intensity
of
therainfall.
General
information The
sensor
is
located
on
the
windshield,
directly
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror.
Safety
information
NOTICE
If
the
rain
sensor
is
activated,
the
wipers
can
accidentally
start
moving
in
vehicle
washes. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Deactij
vate
the
rain
sensor
in
vehicle
washes.
Activating
Press
the
lever
up
once
from
its
standard
posij tion,
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
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.
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Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull
the
lever.
The
system
sprays
washer
fluid
on
the
windj shield
and
activates
the
wipers
briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The
windshield
washer
nozzles
are
automatically
heated
while
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Rear
window
wiper Overview
Switching
on
Turn
the
outer
switch
upward.
'xResting
position
of
the
wiper,
position
0.'xIntermittent
mode,
arrow
1.
When
reverse gear
is
engaged,
the
system
switches
to
conjtinuous
operation.
Clean
the
rear
window
Turn
the
outer
switch
in
the
desired
direction.
'xIn
resting
position:
turn
the
switch
downward,
arrow
3.
The
switch
automatically
returns
to its
idle
position
when
released.'xIn
intermittent
mode:
turn
the
switch
further,
arrow
2.
The
switch
automatically
returns
to its
interval
position
when
released.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
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.
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2.Press
and
hold
the
wiper
level
down,
until
thewipers
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.
Steptronic
transmission
Concept
The
Steptronic
transmission
combines
the
funcj tions
of
an
automatic
transmission
with
the
posj sibility
of
manual
shifting,
if
needed.
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,
for
instance
with
the
parking
brake.
Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D Selector
lever
position
for
normal
vehicle
operajtion.
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
151,
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.
P
is
engaged
automatically
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.'xAfter
the
standby
state
has
been
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
N
is
engaged.'xIf
the
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled,
the
driver's
door
is
opened,
and
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selector
lever
position
D,
M/S
or
R
is
enj
gaged.
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.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.
Theselector
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
N
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
onthe
brake
pedal.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
switch
off
Automatic
Hold,
referto
page
144.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
sej
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lever
position
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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
154.
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 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
selector lever
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.
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