2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Driver
profiles3.Driver
recognition4.with
vehicle
key5.Activate
linkage
Selecting
a
driver
profile
Depending
on
the
recognition
setting,
the
driver profile
will
be
selected
automatically.
If
the
guest
profile
is
active,
the
driver
profile
will be
selected
on
the
Welcome
screen
or
via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driver
profiles3.Select
driver
profile.4.Log
in
All
settings
stored
in
the
selected
driver
profile
are
automatically
applied.
Switching
synchronization
with
the
ConnectedDrive
account
on/off
ConnectedDrive
countries:The
settings
stored
in
the
driver's
profile
are
synchronized
with
the
personal
ConnectedDrive account.
This
means
that
it
is
possible
to
use
thepersonal
settings
in
other
BMW
vehicles
with
ConnectedDrive
access
as
well.
The
synchronization
with
the
ConnectedDrive account
is
enabled
in
the
setup
assistant
or
via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driver
profiles3.Settings4.Synchronize
driver
profile5.Synchronize
driver
profile
Renaming
a
driver
profile
Non-ConnectedDrive
countries:
The
name
that
was
assigned
when
the
driver profile
was
set
up
can
be
changed
via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Driver
profiles3.Select
driver
profile.4.Settings5.Enter
a
profile
name.6.

Select
the
symbol.
Selecting
a
profile
picture
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driver
profiles3.Avatar4.Select
the
desired
profile
picture.
Deleting
the
driver
profile Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driver
profiles3.Settings4.Remove
driver
profile5.Select
the
desired
driver
profile.6.Delete
now
ConnectedDrive
countries:
If
the
driver
profile
was
synchronized
with
a
ConnectedDrive
acj
count,
the
stored
data
in
the
ConnectedDrive
acj
count
will
be
retained.
System
limits
A
clear
detection
of
the
desired
remote
control
may
not
be
possible
in
the
following
cases,
for
inj
stance:
'xThe
driver
unlocks
the
vehicle
via
Comfort
Access
and
has
multiple
remote
controls
with him
or
her.'xThe
driver
changes,
but
the
vehicle
is
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'xWhen
multiple
remote
controls
are
located
outside
on
the
driver's
side
of
the
vehicle.
If
the
remote
control
was
not
detected
clearly, unlock
the
vehicle
by
pressing
button
for
the
dej
sired
remote
control.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
A
driver
profile
can
only
be
created
and
synchronized
with
the
ConnectedDrive
account when
cellular
network
reception
is
available.
The
use
of
personal
settings
that
are
stored
in
the
ConnectedDrive
account
in
other
vehicles
is
subject
to
technical
limitations.
For
example,
setj
tings
may
be
stored
for
a
system
that
is
not
availj
able,
or
available
in
a
non-compatible
version,
in
other
vehicles.
Valet
parking
mode
Concept
In
the
valet
parking
mode,
the
Control
Display
is
locked
and
operation
via
iDrive
is
no
longer
posj
sible.
For
example,
this
mode
can
be
used
when
the vehicle
is
handed
over
for
valet
parking.
General
informationIn
the
valet
parking
mode,
it
is
not
possible
to
change
vehicle
settings
via
iDrive.
Personal
setj tings
cannot
be
changed
and
personal
data
canjnot
be
displayed.
Additionally,
the
following
actions
are
carried
out:
'xThe
volume
of
the
audio
system
is
limited.'xThe
integrated
remote
control
is
deactivated.'xDSC
cannot
be
switched
off.'xThe
trunk
lid
can
be
locked
and
disconnected from
the
central
locking
system.
Functional
requirements
'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
been
created.'xA
driver
profile
or
the
guest
profile
is
active.'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
an
assigned
ConnectedDrive
account.
Accessing
the
menu
for
the
valet
parking
mode
Via
the
switch-off
screen
After
switching
off
drive-ready
state
the
switch-
off
screen
will
be
displayed.
Select
the
entry
for the
valet
parking
mode
on
the
switch-off
screen.
Via
the
display
bar
at
the
upper
edge of
the
Control
Display
1.Tip
the
Controller
up2.Valet
parking
mode
Via
the
vehicle
settings
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Valet
parking
mode
Activating
the
valet
parking
mode
General
information
Before
activating
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
PIN
must
be
set
up
to
be
able
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
at
a
future
time.
The
procedure
for
entering
the
PIN
varies
dej
pending
on
the
active
driver
profile.
Driver
profile
with
PIN A
PIN
has
been
stored
for
the
active
driver
projfile.
It
is
not
necessary
to
enter
another
PIN.
1.Select
the
desired
setting:
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The
trunk
lid
will
be
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.2.Activate
now
Driver
profile
without
PIN
A
PIN
must
be
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.
1.PIN2.Enter
PIN.3.Select
the
desired
setting:'xLock
tailgate
as
well
The
trunk
lid
will
be
locked
and
disconj
nected
from
the
central
locking
system.'xActivate
linkage
This
PIN
will
be
stored
for
the
active
driver profile.4.Activate
now
Guest
profile
The
guest
profile
is
the
active
driver
profile.
A
PIN
must
be
entered.
1.PIN2.Enter
PIN.3.Select
the
desired
setting:
Lock
tailgate
as
well
The
trunk
lid
will
be
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.4.Activate
now
This
PIN
can
be
used
once
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
for
the
active
guest
proj
file.
Deactivating
valet
parking
mode
General
information The
lock
screen
of
the
valet
parking
mode
is
disjplayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
deactivation
of
the
valet
parking
mode
dej pends
on
which
driver
profile
is
selected
on
thelock
screen.
Driver
profile
with
PIN
Regardless
of
which
driver
activated
the
valetparking
mode,
a
driver
can
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
by
entering
his/her
PIN.1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
assigned
PIN
for
the
driver
profile.
If
you
forgot
the
PIN,
the
valet
parking
mode must
be
deactivated
by
entering
the
assigned
ConnectedDrive
access
data.
Driver
profile
without
PIN
The
valet
parking
mode
was
activated
by
another person.
To
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
driver
without
a
PIN
has
to
enter
the
access
data for
his
ConnectedDrive
account.
1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
ConnectedDrive
access
data
asjsigned
to
the
driver
profile.
Guest
profile
In
the
guest
profile,
the
valet
parking
mode
canonly
be
deactivated
if
the
valet
parking
mode
was activated
in
the
guest
profile.
1.Select
guest
profile.2.Enter
the
PIN
that
was
specified
during
actijvation.
If
the
PIN
has
been
forgotten,
the
valet
parkingmode
must
be
deactivated
via
a
personal
driver
profile.
Adjusting
General
informationDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counj
try
version,
various
settings
for
opening
and
closj ing
are
possible.
These
settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile currently
used.
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Unlocking
and
lockingDoors
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Key
button
settings4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDriver's
door
only
Only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'xAll
doors
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirmajtion
signals:'xFlash
when
locking/unlocking
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lockj
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
Sound
when
locking/unlocking
Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one
sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked
Locking
the
vehicle
folds
in
the
exterior
mirj rors
automatically.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
auj
tomatically
folds
out
the
exterior
mirrors.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Unlock
at
end
of
trip
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
vej
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Select
the
desired
setting:'xLock
automatically
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'xLock
after
starting
to
drive
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Trunk
lid
Trunk
lid
and
doorsDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counjtry
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
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4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xTailgate
The
trunk
lid
is
opened.'xTailgate
and
door(s)
The
trunk
lid
is
opened
and
the
doors
are unlocked.
Comfort
Access
Touchless
locking/unlocking
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Comfort
Access5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xUnlock
when
approaching'xLock
when
walking
away
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state,
refer
to
page
43.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood
or
the
trunk
lid.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
durj ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
towj
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
the
exterior
lighting.
Switching
on/off
When
you
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle,
either
with
the
remote
control
or
with
Comfort
Access, the
alarm
system
is
switched
off
and
on
at
the
same
time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is
opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the
integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Switching
off
the
alarm,
refer
to
page
102.
Opening
the
trunk
lid
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
even
when
the alarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
trunk
lid
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
monij tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourj
self
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
remote
conj
trol
and
hold
for
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'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
remote
controlthree
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
secj onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
trunk
lid
are
not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
senj
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
unj til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuelj ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
senj
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
secj
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
using
the
remote
control, if
needed,
through
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
82.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
if
you
are
carrying
the
remote
control
on
your
person,
grasp
the driver
side
or
front
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Power
windows
Safety
information
Warning
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and
objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
followj
ing
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point.The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
For
convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control, refer
to
page
78.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
closing
via
the
remote
control,
refer to
page
78.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
88.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information
If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
inj terrupted
and
the
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas
can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
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Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protecj
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
With
the
safety
switch,
it
is
possible
to
block
parj ticular
functions
in
the
rear.
This
makes
sense,for
instance
if
children
or
animals
are
carried
inthe
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
General
information The
following
functions
can
be
locked
by
pressjing
the
safety
switch:
'xSeat
adjustments
in
the
rear.'xOpening
and
closing
of
the
rear
windows
usjing
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
roller
sunblind
in
the
rearwindow
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
roller
sunblinds
in
the
side
windows
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.'xOperation
of
the
rear
sun
protection
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
isswitched
on.
Rear
window
rollersunblind
General
information The
safety
switch,
refer
to
page
104,
in
the
drivj
er's
door
can
be
used
to
prevent
children
from
operating
the
roller
sunblind
using
the
switches
in
the
rear,
for
instance.
Overview Driver's
door
Button
for
the
roller
sunblind.
Rear
doors
Button
for
the
roller
sunblind.
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and
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