2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Rectifying
the
problem1.If
necessary,
allow
the
refrigerator
coolingsystem
to
cool
down.2.Start
the
engine.3.Switch
on
cooler.
If
the
LED
flashes
even
after
a
short
time,
havethe
cooler
checked.
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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
vehicle
interior
contains
multiple
storage
compartments
for
stowing
objects.
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
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.
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
comjpartment
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.
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
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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
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.
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.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
Opening
1.Push
the
cover
forward
until
it
engages
bej
hind
the
cup
holders.2.Push
the
cover
forward
again
until
it
engages
behind
the
storage
compartment.
Closing
1.Touch
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar.
The
cover
closes
up
to
the
cup
holders.2.Tap
the
cover
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Storage
compartment
inthe
rear
center
console
The
rear
center
console
contains
a
storage
comj partment.
Storage
compartment between
the
rear
seats
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
located
behind
the
cover
between
the
backrests.
Opening
Push
the
cover
up
until
it
engages.
Closing Push
the
cover
up
again.
The
cover
slides
down.
Center
armrest,
front
General
information A
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
Reach
into
the
recess
and
fold
the
center
armj
rest
forward.
Opening Depending
on
the
equipment,
proceed
as
folj
lows:
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Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
cover
up,
arrow
2.
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
cover
up,
arrow
2.
Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Front
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about the
carss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
anevasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilledliquids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditionsand
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
lightj weight,
shatterproof,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Opening
Push
the
cover
forward
until
it
engages.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
conj sole.
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Closing
Touch
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar.
The
cover closes.
Rear
cup
holder
Safety
information
Warning
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holders
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
be
thrown
about
the
carss
interior
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
an evasive
maneuver,
or
forceful
braking.
Spilled
liquids
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
lightj
weight,
shatterproof,
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
bejfore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Without
rear
console:
opening
and
closing
Opening
Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.
Press
the
button.
Closing
Push
back
the
cup
holder.
With
rear
console:
opening
and
closing
Opening
Push
the
cover
backward
until
it
engages.
Closing
Touch
the
cover
on
the
handle
bar.
The
cover closes.
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Clothes
hooks
Safety
information
Warning
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
obj
struct
the
view
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
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
and
on
the
door
pillar
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
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
perj
mitted
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
(1,400
-
750
(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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