2019 BMW X7 Owners Manual

5.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Displaywhere
required.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
isreached
and
take
control
of
the
vehicle,
such
as
by
shifting
to
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
stored
route,
a
signal
will
sound
an
a
request
will
be
displayed,
also with
the
instruction
to
take
control
of
the
vej
hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situationssuch
as
the
following:
'xIf
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
ortakes
over
steering.'xWhen
engaging
a
forward
gear.'xAfter
a
few
minutes
when
the
vehicle
is
staj
tionary.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
rej
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steerj
ing
angle.
Limits
of
the
reverse
driving
assistant
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
suddenly
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immej diately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
maximum
speed
for
driving
in
reverse
is
limited
to
approximately
6
mph/9
km/h.
If
the
maximum
speed
is
exceeded,
a
warning
is
issued
and
the
function
may
be
canceled.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The
system
can
react
not
at
all,
too
late,
incorj
rectly,
or
without
justification
due
to
the
system
limits.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
Follow
the
information
rej
garding
the
system
limits
and
actively
intervene
if
needed.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:'xIn
tight
curves.'xWhen
towing
a
trailer.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xOn
bumpy
road
surfaces
such
as
gravel roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xWith
accumulations
of
leaves/snow
in
the
parking
space.'xWith
a
mounted
emergency
wheel.'xIn
case
of
changes
to
an
already-measured parking
space.'xWith
ditches
or
edges,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic
measurements
might
not
function
in the
following
situations:
'xFor
small
children
and
animals.'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instancecoats.'xWith
external
interference
of
the
ultrasound,
for
instance
from
passing
vehicles
or
loud
machines.'xWhen
sensors
are
dirty,
iced
over,
damaged
or
out
of
position.'xUnder
certain
weather
conditions
such
as
high
relative
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wet
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'xWith
tow
bars
and
trailer
couplings
of
other
vehicles.'xWith
thin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xWith
moving
objects.'xWith
elevated,
protruding
objects
such
as ledges.'xWith
objects
with
corners,
edges,
and
smooth
surfaces.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xWith
small
and
low
objects,
for
instance
boxes.'xWith
obstacles
and
persons
at
the
edge
of the
lane.'xWith
soft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam
material.'xWith
plants
and
bushes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.'xCargo
that
extends
beyond
the
perimeter
of
the
vehicle
is
not
taken
into
account
by
the
system.
Parking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be
dej
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
dej tected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed. The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Crossing
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diagoj nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
is
detected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possible from
the
driver's
seat.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accij
dent.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions. Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addij
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system1.

Press
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Settings4.Cross
traffic
warning5.Cross
traffic
warning
Or
via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Parking
and
Maneuvering5.Cross
traffic
warning6.Cross
traffic
warning
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
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WARNING
General
information The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
rej
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
thecamera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sigjnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
rej
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xIf
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
thesensors,
that
hide
cross
traffic.
If
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
towj
ing
is
activated,
for
instance
during
operation with
trailer
or
bicycle
rack,
crossing
traffic
warnj
ing
is
not
available
for
the
area
behind
the
vehij
cle.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
2-axle
air
suspension
Concept
Air
suspension
ensures
best
possible
driving
comfort
under
all
load
conditions.
Due
to
a
variaj ble
adjustment
of
the
front
and
rear
axles,
thedamping
is
adjusted
to
the
vehicle
state.
General
information Regardless
of
the
load,
the
vehicle
will
be
mainj
tained
at
the
configured
vehicle
level.
Depending
on
the
driving
situation,
the
vehicle
level
can
be
set
to
five
levels.
'xEntry
level:
Lowest
vehicle
level
setting.
The
entry
level
can
be
set
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
with
the
following
features:'xWith
the
rocker
switch
in
the
center
conj sole.'xWith
the
BMW
display
key.'xWith
the
button
in
the
lower
section
of
the
tailgate.
The
vehicle
will
adjust
according
to
the
sej lected
driving
mode
at
drive-off.
'xSport
level:
Lowest
driving
level
for
driving
at
higher speeds.'xNormal
level:
Standard
level
for
normal
roads
and
speeds.'xHigh
level
1:
Slightly
elevated
vehicle
level
for
easy
terrain
at
reduced
speed.
If
necessary,
the
vehicle
will
be
lowered
at
higher
speeds.'xHigh
level
2:
Highest
driving
level
for
terrains
with
major
uneven
surfaces
in
the
lowest
speed
range.
If
necessary,
the
vehicle
will
be
lowered
at
higher
speeds.
Level
adjustment
takes
place
when
all
doors
are
closed.
Safety
information
WARNING
Adjusting
the
vehicle
height
may
result
in
trapj
ped
body
parts
or
damaged
vehicle
parts. There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
adjusting
the
vehicle
height,
make
sure
that
the
areas
of
movement
around
the
vehicle
and
at
the
wheel
housing
are
free.
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OverviewRocker
switch
in
the
vehicle
Setting
the
level
With
the
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console
Up
Push
the
rocker
switch
forward.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
vehicle
is
raised
to
next
higher
level
when
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.
Down
Pull
the
rocker
switch
backward.
The
vehicle
will
lower
by
one
level.
Display
'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
lights
up:
display
of
the
current
level.'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
is
flashing:
adjustj ment
procedure
active.
The
vehicle
raises
or
lowers
itself.'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
flashes
fast:
the
sej
lected
level
is
not
possible
at
this
time.
Automatic
While
driving
In
the
SPORT
driving
mode,
refer
to
page
155,
SPORT+
driving
mode
or
at
higher
speeds,
the
vehicle
lowers
itself
automatically.
When
a
set
vehicle
level
is
exited
due
to
the
speed,
the
vehicle
level
will
be
adjusted
accordj
ing
to
the
selected
driving
mode.
In
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
When
a
loss
of
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
dej
tected
on
a
wheel,
the
wheel
load
will
be
reduced
automatically
to
increase
the
possible
range
of
travel.
In
this
situation,
only
the
normal
level
is available.
With
the
BMW
display
key Concept
The
vehicle
level
can
be
adjusted
with
the
BMW
display
key
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
for
inj
stance
for
easier
loading
or
as
an
entry
aid.
Setting
the
level
1.Apply
parking
brake
and
switch
drive-ready state
off
using
the
Start/Stop
button.2.Closing
the
doors.3.If
necessary,
switch
on
the
display
on
the
BMW
display
key
and
cancel
the
display block,
refer
to
page
82.4.On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
the
folj
lowing
menu:
Entry
level.5.Height
control6.'xLower
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
lowj
ers
itself
to
the
entry
level.'xRaise
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
will raise
itself
from
the
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the
adjustment
procedureAn
adjustment
procedure
that
was
started
on
the
BMW
display
key
can
be
terminated
with
the
BMW
display
key.
Cancel:
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
raises
or
lowers
itself
back
to
the
starting
level.
With
the
button
in
the
lower
tailgate
When
the
tailgate
is
opened,
the
vehicle
can
be
lowered
to
the
entry
level
and
raised
again
by
pressing
the
button.
The
flashing
of
the
LED
in the
button
indicates
the
level
change.
During
the
raising
procedure,
the
vehicle
raises
itself
from
the
entry
level
to
the
level
that
was
sej
lected
last
or
the
normal
level.
Terminating
the
adjustment
procedure An
adjustment
procedure
that
was
started
withthe
button
in
the
lower
tailgate
can
be
terminated
with
this
button.
Press
the
button
again.
The
vehicle
raises
or lowers
itself
back
to
the
starting
level.
System
limits
With
several
manual
level
changes
one
after
anj other,
the
system
will
temporarily
switch
itself
off,if
necessary.
The
rejection
of
another
levelchange
is
indicated
by
a
fast
flashing
LED
on
therocker
switch.
When
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use
or
when trailer
towing
is
activated,
only
the
normal
level
is
available.
Wheel
change
Before
a
wheel
change,
deactivate
the
system:Press
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
backjward
for
approx.
7
seconds.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
LED
indicator
on
the rocker
switch
will
go
out.
Activating
the
system:
press
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
backward
for
approx.
7
seconds.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
LED
indij cator
will
reactivate.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
sysj
tem
is
impaired.
Vehicle
handling
may
be
altered
and
driving
comfort
may
be
noticeably
reduced.
Visit
the
nearest
dealerss
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Long
periods
when
vehicle
is
parked
During
long
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
parked,
it
can
lower
itself.
This
is
not
a
malfunction.
If
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
with
the
doors closed,
the
vehicle
is
raised
to
the
normal
level
automatically.
Depending
on
the
state
of
the
vehicle,
raising
to normal
level
may
take
several
minutes.
xOffroad
package
Concept
The
xOffroad
package
supports
the
driver
when
driving
away
from
unpaved
roads
or
with
reduced traction.
The
system
offers
four
different
xOffj
road
driving
modes
for
selection.
The
xOffroad
driving
modes
can
be
selected
based
on
the
ground
conditions.
When
an
xOffroad
mode
is
switched
on,
individj
ual
systems
in
the
vehicle
are
set
to
the
best
possible
traction
and
vehicle
stability.
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With
the
2-axle
air
suspension,
refer
to
page
269,
the
vehicle
level
is
set
for
the
corresponding xOffroad
driving
mode.
xOffroad
driving
modes
and
levelsxOffroad
driving
modeLevelxGRAVELHigh
level
1xSANDHigh
level
1xROCKSHigh
level
2xSNOWNormal
level
General
information The
system
optimizes
the
driving
behavior
andthe
traction
on
unpaved
surfaces
within
the
physical
limits.
This
is
operated
with
the
button
and
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console.
Observe
the
information
in
the
chapter
Driving
tips,
driving
on
bad
roads,
refer
to
page
320.
Overview Button
and
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console
1Switch
the
xOffroad
driving
mode
on/off.2Set
the
xOffroad
driving
mode.
Switching
on
Press
button
1
or
rocker
switch
2
forward
or
pull
back.
The
xOffroad
driving
mode
xGRAVEL
is
switched
on.
The
LED
on
the
button
lights
up. The
driving
mode
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
effective
speed
range
is
displayed
in
the
speedometer
with
a
line
below
the
scale.
Setting
the
xOffroad
driving
mode
Push
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
back
rej peatedly
until
the
desired
xOffroad
driving
modeis
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
xOffroad
driving
modes
in
detail
All
driving
modes When
the
xOffroad
driving
modes
are
switchedon,
the
following
vehicle
settings
will
be
applied:
'xAuto
Start/Stop
function
is
switched
off.'xTransmission
and
accelerator
pedal:
the
shiftj
ing
behavior
and
response
to
the
accelerator pedal
are
adjusted.'xThe
all-wheel-drive
system
is
set
to
the
best
possible
traction.'xDisplay
on
the
Control
Display:
the
power
disj
tribution
on
the
wheels
can
also
be
displayed
in
the
xOffroad
display.
With
the
proper
equipment,
additional
terrain-
specific
camera
perspectives
can
be
sej
lected.
xGRAVEL
This
driving
mode
is
active
every
time
the
xOffjroad
modes
are
switched
on.
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