2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

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.
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,
the damping
is
adjusted
to
the
vehicle
state.
General
information In
the
case
of
an
uneven
road
surface,
the
vehij
cle
level
can
be
elevated
to
increase
ground
clearance.
'xNormal
level,
for
normal
road
surface.'xRaised
level,
when
the
road
surface
is
poor.
In
the
SPORT
driving
mode,
refer
to
page
135,
or
at
higher
speeds,
the
vehicle
lowers
itself.
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.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Level
adjustment
Adjusting
the
level
manually Press
the
button.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
vehicle
is
raised
to
the
raised
level
with
a
press
of
the
button.
Starting
at
a
speed
of
approx.
20
mph/35
km/hthe
vehicle
lowers
itself
automatically
to
the
norjmal
level.
Display
'xLED
off:
normal
level.'xLED
flashes:
level
is
being
adjusted.'xLED
lit:
raised
level.'xLED
flashes
rapidly:
level
adjustment
not
posj
sible.
System
limits
'xIt
may
not
be
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'xIt
may
only
be
possible
to
lift
the
vehicle
level
while
the
engine
is
running.'xIf
the
state
of
charge
of
the
vehicle
battery
is
too
low,
a
level
change
may
not
be
possible.'xIf
level
adjustment
is
activated
frequently
in
quick
succession,
the
system
switches
off
to
prevent
overheating
and
is
temporarily
unj available
or
operates
with
a
delay.
Let
thesystem
cool,
if
needed.
The
rapidly
flashing
LED
on
the
button
indij
cates
that
the
system
is
unavailable.'xIf
the
load
is
increased,
the
highest
driving
level
may
be
locked
or
automatically
exited
in
order
to
protect
the
system
Wheel
change
Before
a
wheel
change,
deactivate
the
system:
Press
the
button
and
hold
for
approx.
7
seconds,
until
the
LED
flashes
rapidly.
To
activate
system:
The
system
is
activated
again
automatically when
you
drive
away.
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
dealer's
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.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept
This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling
on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
Tuning The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
135.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROBalanced
outCOMFORT
PLUSComfortableSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Executive
Drive
Pro
Concept
Executive
Drive
Pro
is
an
actively
controlled
chassis.
The
system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around curves.
General
information For
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sysj
tem,
the
Driving
style
analysis
and
the
camera- based
look-ahead
data.
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This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
folj
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode,
refer
to
page
137:'xAdaptive
chassis,
refer
to
page
266.'xActive
roll
stabilization,
refer
to
page
267.
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of
the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
exj
ample.
Active
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
durj
ing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information
The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
by
permanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all
driving
conditions.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
tunings. The
tunings
are
assigned
to
the
different
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to page
135.
Driving
modeTuningCOMFORT
COMFORT
PLUS
ECO
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SPORT
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Climate
controlVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
passenger
compartment.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
specification:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xIonization.'xFragrancing.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.Automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
refer
to
page
269.Climate
control
operation,
refer
to
page
270.Maximum
cooling,
refer
to
page
270.AUTO
program,
refer
to
page
270.Recirculated-air
mode,
refer
to
page
271.Air
flow,
manual,
refer
to
page
272.Air
distribution,
manual,
refer
to
page
272.SYNC
program,
refer
to
page
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ButtonFunctionDefrost
and
defog
window,
refer
to
page
273.Rear
window
defroster,
refer
to
page
273.Active
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
126.Seat
heating,
refer
to
page
125.Seat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
125.Ambient
air
package,
refer
to
page
281.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xRear
window
defroster.'xLeft
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSYNC
program.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
Switching
off
'xComplete
system:
Press
and
hold
the
left
button
on
the
driver's
side
until
the
control
panel
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
left
button
on
the
front
passenger
side.
Temperature
Concept
The
automatic
climate
control
achieves
the
set temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
if
needed,
by
using
the
maximum
cooling
or
heating
capacity,
and
then
keeps
it
constant.
Adjusting Turn
the
wheel
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8.OK
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Temperature
of
the
ventilation General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
region
can
be
adjusted.
The
temperature
is
individually
adjusted,
e.g.
colder
toward
blue,
warmer
toward
red.
The
air
flow
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
bodyregion
heats
or
cools
noticeably,
depending
onthe
adjusted
temperature.
This
does
not
change
the
set
interior
temperaj
ture
for
the
driver
and
front
passenger.
Adjusting
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3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temp.
adjustment
upper
body7.Set
the
desired
temperature:'xToward
blue:
colder.'xToward
red:
warmer.
Air
conditioningConcept
The
air
in
the
car's
interior
will
be
cooled
and
dej
humidified
and,
depending
on
the
temperature setting,
warmed
again.
The
car's
interior
can
only
be
cooled
with
the drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
air
condij
tioning
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.A/C
Air
conditioning
is
switched
on
with
the
engine
running.
Depending
on
the
weather,
the
windshield
and
side
windows
may
fog
up
briefly
when
drive- ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
cally
with
the
AUTO
program.
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
conj densation
water
develops
and
collects
underjneath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
Concept
The
system
is
set
to
the
lowest
temperature,
opj
timum
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode
with
the
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
General
information The
function
is
available
with
external
temperaj
tures
above
approx.
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4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Automatic
Depending
on
the
selected
temperature,
the
injtensity
of
the
AUTO
program,
and
outside
influjences,
the
air
is
directed
to
the
windshield,
side
windows,
upper
body,
and
into
the
floor
area.
The
air
conditioning,
refer
to
page
270,
is
switched
on
automatically
with
the
AUTO
proj gram.
Point
the
side
vents
toward
the
side
windows.
At
the
same
time,
a
condensation
sensor
conj
trols
the
program
so
as
to
prevent
window
conj
densation
as
much
as
possible.
The
AUTO
program
is
switched
off
automatij
cally,
when
manual
air
distribution
is
set.
Intensity
With
the
AUTO
program
switched
on,
the
intenj sity
can
be
adjusted.
This
changes
the
automatic
control
for
the
air
flow
and
air
distribution.
Press
the
left
or
right
side
of
the
button:
to
decrease
or
increase
intensity.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Level7.Set
the
desired
intensity.
The
selected
intensity
is
shown
on
the
display
of
the
automatic
climate
control.
Automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
Concept The
automatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC
recj
ognizes
odors
or
pollutants
in
the
outside
air.
The
outside
air
supply
is
shut
off
and
the
interior air
is
recirculated.
General
information
If
the
system
is
activated,
a
sensor
detects
polluj
tants
in
the
outside
air
and
controls
the
shut-off
automatically.
If
the
system
is
deactivated,
outside
air
continuj ously
flows
into
the
car's
interior.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualj
ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
window fogging
increases.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.If
necessary,
Air
quality5.Auto-recirculate
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows,
refer
to page
273.
Recirculated-air
mode
Concept
You
may
react
to
unpleasant
odors
or
pollutants in
the
immediate
environment
by
temporarily
suspending
the
supply
of
outside
air.
The
system
then
recirculates
the
air
flow
within
the
vehicle.
Operation Press
the
button:
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recircuj
lated-air
mode
is
switched
on.
The
supply
of
outj side
air
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
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Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Air
quality5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xFresh
air'xAir
recirculation'xAuto-recirculate
To
prevent
window
fogging,
recirculated-air
mode
switches
off
automatically
after
a
certain amount
of
time,
depending
on
the
environmental
conditions.
With
constant
recirculated-air
mode,
the
air
qualj ity
in
the
car's
interior
deteriorates
and
windowfogging
increases.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
switch
off
recirj
culated-air
mode
or
defog
the
windows,
refer
to
page
273.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually
Concept
The
air
flow
for
climate
control
can
be
adjusted
manually.
General
information To
adjust
the
air
flow
manually
switch
off
AUTOprogram
first.
Operation Press
the
left
or
right
side
of
the
button:
to
decrease
or
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
display
of the
automatic
climate
control.
The
air
flow
of
the
automatic
climate
control
may
be
reduced
automatically
to
save
battery
power.
Adjusting
the
air
distribution
manually
Concept
The
air
distribution
for
climate
control
can
be
adj justed
manually.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
program:'xWindows,
upper
body
region,
and
floor
area.'xUpper
body
region
and
floor
area.'xFloor
area.'xWindows
and
floor
area.'xWindows:
driver's
side
only.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
region.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
disj
play
of
the
automatic
climate
control.
If
there
is
window
condensation,
defog
the
winj dows,
refer
to
page
273.
SYNC
program
Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
following
setj tings
of
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front-passenger
side
and
the
rear:
'xTemperature.'xAir
flow.'xAir
distribution.'xAUTO
program.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
with
the
SYNC
program
switched
on.
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