2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

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.'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.
Multi-function
hook
General
information A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
sidein
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
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Folding
down
Press
on
the
multi-function
hook
and
turn
until
itengages.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the
left
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
right
side
of
the
cargo
area.
Storage
compartment
on the
left
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
leftside
in
the
cargo
area.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
With
an
emergency
wheel:storage
compartmentunder
the
cargo
area
floor
There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Through-loading
system
Concept
The
through-loading
system
allows
the
transport
of
long
objects,
such
as
skies.
Without
comfort
seats:
opening
through-loading
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2.Remove
flap.3.Pull
handle,
arrow
1,
down
and
fold
panel
forj
ward,
arrow
2.
With
comfort
seats:
opening
through-loading
Without
rear
console
1.Fold
down
the
center
armrest.2.Pull
on
the
loop.With
rear
console1.Push
the
cover
up
until
it
engages.2.Pull
on
the
loop.
With
an
emergency
wheel: enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The
emergency
wheel
and
any
related
compoj nents
can
be
temporarily
removed
to
enlarge
the cargo
area.
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Removing
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments1.To
remove
the
cargo
area
floor,
pull
it
upward directly
behind
the
rear
backrests.2.Open
the
ratchet
strap.3.Remove
the
tool
holder.4.Remove
the
emergency
wheel
from
the
storj
age
well.5.Loosen
the
ratchet
strap
from
the
lashing
eyes.6.Remove
the
storage
compartment.7.Remove
the
storage
well.8.Insert
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Inserting
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments
Proceed
in
reverse
order
to
insert
the
emergencywheel
and
the
storage
compartments.
Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The
ski
and
snowboard
bag
is
contained
in
a
protective
jacket
in
the
cargo
area.
Follow
the
installation
and
owner's
manual
inj cluded
in
the
protective
jacket.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
remove
the
emergency
wheel
from
the
vehicle
to
mount
the
ski
and
snowboard
bag.
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Things
to
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when
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
achj ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control,refer
to
page
148.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
dej
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conserj
vatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Obj
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective
parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstanj ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
comj
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
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