2019 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Storage
compartments
General
information The
following
storage
compartments
are
availajble
in
the
car's
interior:
'xGlove
compartment
on
the
front
passenger
side,
refer
to
page
305.'xGlove
compartment
on
the
driver's
side,
refer
to
page
306.'xCompartments
in
the
doors,
refer
to
page
306.'xStorage
compartment
in
the
center
console,
refer
to
page
307.'xCenter
armrest,
refer
to
page
307.'xStorage
compartment
in
the
rear
center
conj
sole,
refer
to
page
307.'xPockets
on
the
backrests
of
the
front
seats.'xStorage
compartment
in
the
center
armrest
in
the
rear
seat,
refer
to
page
307.Safety
information
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivj
ing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
interior.
NOTICE
Anti-slip
pads
such
as
anti-slip
mats
can
damj age
the
dashboard.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
anti-slip
pads.
Front
passenger
side
glove
compartment
Safety
information
WARNING
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
comj partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interiorwhile
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
acj
cident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuj
vers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the glove
compartment
immediately
after
using
it.
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Opening
Pull
the
handle.
The
light
in
the
glove
compartment
switches
on.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Locking The
glove
compartment
can
be
locked
with
an
integrated
key.
This
prevents
access
to
the
glove
compartment.
After
the
glove
compartment
is
locked,
the
rej
mote
control
can
be
handed
over
without
the integrated
key,
for
instance
when
the
vehicle
is
parked
by
valet
parking.
Driver's
side
glovecompartment
Safety
information
WARNING
Folded
open,
the
glove
compartment
protrudes in
the
car's
interior.
Objects
in
the
glove
comj
partment
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
acj
cident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuj
vers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Always
close
the
glove
compartment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Closing
Fold
cover
closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
General
information There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
information
WARNING
Breakable
objects,
such
as
glass
bottles
or
glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Broken
glass
can
be
scattered
in
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
any
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
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Storage
compartment
inthe
center
console
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Closing Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Storage
compartment
in
the
rear
center
console
The
back
of
the
center
console
may
contain
a storage
compartment.
Center
armrest,
front
General
informationA
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Rear
center
armrest
General
informationA
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Folding
down
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
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Opening
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
cover
up,
arrow
2.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
WARNING
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holder
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accij
dent,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Spilled
liqj uids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light-
weight,
unbreakable,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
Press
onto
the
cover.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
conj
sole.
Closing
Pull
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar
back.
Maintaining
the
drink
temperature
General
information When
equipped
with
thermo-cup
holder,
drinks
can
be
kept
cool
or
warm.
Safety
information
WARNING
Contact
with
the
hot
metal
insert
of
the
thermo-cup
holder
can
cause
burn
injuries.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
metal insert
when
the
thermo-cup
holder
is
switched
on.
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NOTICE
When
the
thermo-cup
holder
is
switched
on
and
the
cover
is
closed,
the
thermo-cup
holder
can
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Switch
the
thermo-cup
holder
off
bejfore
closing
the
cover.
NOTICE
Temperature
sensitive
items
may
be
damaged by
the
hot
metal
insert
of
the
thermo-cup
holder.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Use
suitable
containers
only.
Switching
on
Press
the
button
for
keeping
cool
or
warm
once
each.
'xBlue
LED
lights
up:
keep
drinks
cool.'xRed
LED
lights
up:
keep
drinks
warm.
Switching
off
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
the
LEDs
go
out.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
WARNING
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holder
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accij
dent,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Spilled
liqj uids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light-
weight,
unbreakable,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest
cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
bej
fore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Second
row
of
seats
General
information The
cup
holder
can
be
adjusted
for
three
differj
ent
container
sizes.
Opening
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Press
the
button
and
fold
out
the
cup
holder
fully.
Reducing
the
size
To
make
it
smaller,
the
cup
holder
can
be
folded
in
in
2
steps.
Enlarging
To
make
a
smaller
cup
holder
bigger,
first
fold
it in
completely.
Then
fold
the
cup
holder
out
again
fully.
Closing
Fold
in
the
cup
holder
fully,
until
it
engages.
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With
six
seats
Overview
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
conj sole.
Third
row
of
seats Overview
The
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
left
and
rightside
trim
panels
in
the
rear.
Clothes
hooks
Safety
information
WARNING
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
obj struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
When
suspending
clothing
articles from
the
clothes
hooks,
ensure
that
they
will
not
obstruct
the
driver's
view.
WARNING
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
lightj
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
General
information
The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
hanj
dles
in
the
rear.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
WARNING
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
damj
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
staj
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
permitted
gross
weight.
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivjing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
orduring
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the car's
interior.
WARNING
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evajsive
maneuvers.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbsw
on
your
vehicless
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
vej
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
vXXXw
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pasj
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availaj ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400m750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
posj
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xUse
the
cargo
area
partition
net
to
protect
ocj
cupants.
Make
sure
that
objects
cannot
penj
etrate
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
front
lashing
eyes
are
located
under
covers.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
theright
side.
To
transport
larger
objects,
slide
the
net
down.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
rightside
of
the
cargo
area.
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