2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

'xAfter
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
andselector
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
the
brake
pedal is
not
pressed
while
the
vehicle
is
stationaryand
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.
The
selector
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.
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.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
138.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
sej
lector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
In
this
way,
standby
state
remains
switched
on,
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
disj
played.
The
vehicle
can
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
148.
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
from
selectorlever
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
from
selecjtor
lever
position
D,
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2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forj ward.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automatij
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If
driving
mode
SPORT,
refer
to
page
136,
is
sej
lected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
does not
automatically
upshift
in
M/S
manual
mode once
the
maximum
speed
is
reached.
Depending
on
the
BMW
M
drive
configuration,
this
function
is
active
independently
of
the
drivj
ing
mode.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kickj down.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information
Shifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
padj
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
withj
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode
as
follows:'xPull
and
hold
right
shift
paddle.'xIn
addition
to
the
briefly
pulled
right
shift
padj dle,
briefly
pull
the
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
padj dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simultaj
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short- term
manual
mode.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
up:
briefly
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xTo
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'xThe
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
bypulling
and
holding
the
left
shift
paddle.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
inj
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
disj
played,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
mustaudibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
Start/Stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
brake,
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
For
additional
information,
see
the
chapter
on tow-starting
and
towing,
refer
to
page
377.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
surjrounding
conditions.
General
information The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in,
refer
to
page
312,
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Functional
requirements Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
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TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrumentcluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFFlights
up.3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
left
foot,
forcefully
press
down
on
the
brake.5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.
A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Within 3
seconds,
release
the
brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
transj mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
conj
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dyj
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
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.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The
instrument
cluster
is
a
variable
display.
When
you
change
to
a
different
program
via
Drivj
ing
Dynamics
Control,
the
displays
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
adapt
to
the
respective
driving
mode.
General
informationThe
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
canbe
deactivated
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Overview1Fuel
gauge\_ 155
Range\_ 1572Speedometer3Central
display
area\_ 150
Service
requirements\_ 157
Navigation
display4Depending
on
the
equipment:
Driver
Attenj
tion
Camera5Tachometer\_ 156
Selection
lists\_ 161
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster\_ 151
Trip
odometer,
see
Trip
data\_ 161
ECO
PRO
displays\_ 318
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control\_ 135
Transmission
display\_ 1446Engine
temperature\_1577External
temperature\_ 1578Check
Control\_1529Speed
Limit
Assist\_ 228
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 159
Time\_ 66
Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instruj
ment
cluster:
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'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
destination
guidance
is
active,
a
route
prej view
with
destination
guidance
information.'xDisplays
showing
service
requirements.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
beconfigured
individually.
Setting
the
displays
in
thecentral
display
area,
refer
to
page
151.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equipj ment
version
and
country
variant.
Driving
mode
view
Concept
When
the
driving
mode
view
is
deactivated,
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
remain
unj
changed
and
do
not
adapt
to
the
respective
drivj ing
mode
when
the
program
is
changed
via
Drivjing
Dynamics
Control.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Driving
mode
view
Adjusting
Individual
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
configured
individually.
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Select
the
desired
setting.Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayed
in
the
tachometer
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xTrip
data,
refer
to
page
161.'xTorque
and
power,
refer
to
page
163.'xAcceleration
power,
refer
to
page
163.'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
for
instance,
radio,
refer
to
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation, Entertainment
and
Communication.'xEfficiency
display,
refer
to
page
152.
Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
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Efficiency
display
Concept
Information
about
driving
style
and
consumption
can
be
displayed
in
the
form
of
a
consumption display
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example.
General
information
Depending
on
the
activated
driving
mode,
differj ent
information
will
be
displayed:Driving
modeDisplayCOMFORT
SPORTCurrent
consumption.
Average
consumption.
Energy
recovery.ECO
PROECO
PRO
bonus
range.
Distance
traveled
in
Coasting
mode.
Current
consumption.
Average
consumption
The
average
consumption
indicates
the
fuel
conj
sumption
when
driving
a
specific
route.
Current
consumption
The
current
consumption
displays
the
current consumption
of
fuel.
Check
whether
you
are
curjrently
driving
in
an
efficient
and
environmentally-friendly
manner.
Energy
recovery
During
energy
recovery,
the
kinetic
energy
of
the
vehicle
is
converted
into
electric
energy
during
coasting.
The
vehicle
battery
is
partially
charged
and
fuel
consumption
can
be
reduced.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range
In
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode,
the
yielded
extenj
sion
of
the
range
as
a
result
of
fuel-efficient
drivj
ing
is
displayed
as
ECO
PRO
bonus
range,
refer
to
page
318.
Check
Control
Concept
The
Check
Control
system
monitors
functions
in
the
vehicle
and
notifies
you
of
malfunctions
in the
monitored
systems.
General
information A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
as
a
comj
bination
of
indicator
or
warning
lights
and
text
messages
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applij cable,
in
the
Head-up
Display.
In
addition,
an
acoustic
signal
may
sound
and
a
text
message
may
appear
on
the
Control
Display.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Continuous
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
displayed continuously
and
are
not
cleared
until
the
malj
function
is
eliminated.
If
several
malfunctions
ocj cur
at
once,
the
messages
are
displayed
consecj
utively.
The
messages
can
be
hidden
for
approx.
8
secj onds.
After
this
time,
they
are
displayed
again
automatically.
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