2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

In
the
vicinity
of
the
center
console1Control
Display\_492Ventilation\_2733Hazard
warning
system\_ 373Intelligent
Safety\_1774Glove
compartment\_ 2985Radio/multimedia,
see
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment,
and
Communicajtion\_ 86Automatic
climate
control\_ 2687Controller
with
buttons\_498Parking
brake\_137Automatic
Hold\_ 1389PDC
Park
Distance
Control\_ 236
Without
Surround
View:
rearview
camera\_ 241
Surround
View\_ 243
Cross
traffic
warning\_ 261
Parking
Assistant\_ 250
Remote
Control
Parking\_ 257Surround
View:
Panorama
View\_ 243Air
suspension
level
adjustj
ment\_ 26510Driving
Dynamics
Control\_ 135
SPORT
driving
modeCOMFORT
driving
modeECO
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ADAPTIVE
driving
modeDSC
Dynamic
Stability
Conj
trol\_ 21211Steptronic
transmission
selector
lever\_ 144
In
the
vicinity
of
the
roofliner
1Emergency
Request,
SOS\_3752Glass
sunroof\_1053Indicator
light,
front-seat
passenger
airbag\_ 1774Reading
lights\_ 1715Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipj
ment:
opening
the
rear
sun
protecj
tion\_ 107Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipj
ment:
closing
the
rear
sun
protecj
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Operating
state
of
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
General
information
Depending
on
the
situation,
the
vehicle
is
in
one
of
the
three
states:
'xIdle
state.'xStandby
state.'xDrive-ready
state.
Idle
state
Concept
If
the
vehicle
is
in
idle
state,
it
is
switched
off.
All power
consumers
are
deactivated.
General
information
The
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
prior
to
opening
from the
outside
and
after
exiting
and
locking.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
rollj
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
remote
control
with
you
when
exiting
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Automatic
idle
state
The
idle
state
is
automatically
established
under
the
following
conditions:
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'xAfter
several
minutes,
if
no
operation
takes
place
on
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
vehicle
battery
is low.'xDepending
on
the
setting
via
iDrive,
if
one
of
the
front
doors
is
opened
when
exiting
the vehicle.
The
idle
state
is
not
automatically
established
while
a
phone
call
is
active.
Establishing
idle
state
whenopening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/Access4.Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door
Manual
idle
state
To
establish
idle
state
in
the
vehicle
after
end
of
trip:
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
OFF
indicator
on
the
instruj
ment
cluster
goes
out.
Standby
state
Concept
When
standby
state
is
switched
on,
most
funcj
tions
can
be
used
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary. Desired
settings
can
be
adjusted.
General
information The
vehicle
is
in
the
standby
state
after
the
front
doors
are
opened
from
the
outside.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
The
drivetrain
is
switched
off
and
standby
state switched
on.
Drive-ready
state
Concept
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
corresponds
to
starting
the
engine.
General
information Some
functions,
such
as
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
can
only
be
used
with
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
inj
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollujtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
enj
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumuj
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
sufj
ficient
ventilation.
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Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
rollj
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
NOTICE
In
the
case
of
repeated
starting
attempts
or
rej peated
starting
in
quick
succession,
the
fuel
is
not
burned
or
is
inadequately
burned.
The
cataj
lytic
converter
can
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
repeated
starting
in quick
succession.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
Concept Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
via
the
Start/Stop
button:
Steptronic
transmission
1.Depress
the
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
ignition
is
activated
automatically
for
a
brief
time
and
is
stopped
as
soon
as
the
engine
starts.
Most
of
the
indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
light
up
for
a
varied
length
of
time.
Gasoline
engine
Depending
on
the
motorization,
the
full
drive
power
may
not
be
available
for
approximately
30
seconds
after
starting
the
engine.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
will
not
accelerate
as
usual.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
tachj
ometer
shows
the
current
engine
speed.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state Steptronic
transmission1.Engage
selector
lever
position
P
with
the
vej
hicle
stopped.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.
The
vehicle
switches
into
standby
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iDriveVehicle
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.
Operating
concept
Concept
iDrive
includes
a
large
number
of
functions.
These
functions
can
be
operated
via
the
Controlj
ler
and,
depending
on
the
equipment
version,
via
touchscreen,
voice
activation
system
or
gesture
control.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems and
communication
devices
while
driving
can
distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
control of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Onlyuse
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
traffic
sitj
uation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
use
the systems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is
stajtionary.
Input
and
display
Main
menu
General
information
The
main
menu
is
divided
into
two
areas.
The left
area
contains
menu
items
that
can
be
usedto
call
up
all
the
iDrive
functions.
The
right
areacontains
widgets
that
provide
quick
access
to
certain
functions.
Media/Radio


All
functions
of
the
entertainment
system,
e.g.,
radio
and
TV
stations,
connection
with
exj
ternal
devices
and
music
collection.
Communication


Phone
and
message
functions,
e-mail
and
calendar,
and
also
the
connection
and
managej ment
of
mobile
devices,
such
as
smartphones.
Navigation


Access
to
the
navigation
system,
destination
input
and
traffic
bulletins.
Configurable
map
views
and
other
functions,
such
as
Points
of
Inj
terest
and
areas
to
be
avoided.
My
Car


Information
about
vehicle
status
and
trips.
Access
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
and also
administration
of
driver
profiles
and
range
ofadjustments
for
vehicle
and
iDrive.
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Apps


Management
and
access
to
apps
and
vehicle
functions.
Additional
apps
can
be
purchased
from
the
BMW
Store.
Widgets


Widgets
provide
quick
access
to
frej
quently
used
functions.
The
configured
widgets display
dynamic
contents
such
as
the
navigation
map,
and
serve
as
interfaces
at
the
same
time.
Letters
and
numbers
Letters
and
numbers
can
be
selected
when
the
destination
is
entered,
for
example.
Letters
and
numbers
can
be
entered
using
theController,
touchscreen
or
the
voice
activationsystem.
The
keyboard's
display
changes
autojmatically.
SymbolFunction

or



Change
between
capital
andlower-case
letters.
Enter
a
blank
space.
Use
voice
activation.
Confirm
entry.




Slide
the
input
area
to
the
left
or
right.
Entry
comparison
When
entering
names
and
addresses,
the
choice is
narrowed
down
with
every
letter
and
number
and
added
automatically
as
needed.
Entries
are
continuously
compared
with
datastored
in
the
vehicle.
'xOnly
those
letters
and
numbers
are
offered
during
entry
for
which
data
is
available.'xDestination
search:
place
names
can
be
enj tered
in
all
languages
that
are
available
iniDrive.Activating/deactivating
the
functions
Several
menu
items
are
preceded
by
a
checkjbox.
The
checkbox
indicates
whether
the
funcj tion
is
activated
or
deactivated.
Selecting
themenu
item
activates
or
deactivates
the
function.


Function
is
activated.


Function
is
deactivated.
Status
information
General
information
The
status
field
can
be
found
in
the
upper
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Status
information
is
disj played
in
the
form
of
symbols.
Radio
symbols
SymbolMeaning
HD
Radio
station
is
being
received.
Satellite
radio
is
switched
on.
Telephone
symbols
SymbolMeaning
Incoming
or
outgoing
call.
Missed
call.
Signal
strength
of
cellular
network.
Network
search.
Cellular
network
is
not
available.
The
critical
charge
state
of
the
moj
bile
phone
has
been
reached.
Roaming
is
active.
Locating
is
active.
SMS
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SymbolMeaning
Reminder.
Sending
not
possible.
Entertainment
symbols
SymbolMeaning
Bluetooth
audio.
USB
audio
interface.
WiFi.
Other
symbols
SymbolMeaning
Check
Control
message.
The
sound
output
has
been
switched
off.
Request
for
the
current
vehicle
posij
tion.
Checking
the
current
vehicle
posij
tion.
Driver
profile.
Messages.
Service
requirements.
Information.
Stop.
New
data
protection-related
service
available.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The
iDrive
functions
can
be
stored
on
the
proj
grammable
memory
buttons
and
called
up
dij
rectly,
for
instance
radio
stations,
navigation
desj
tinations,
phone
numbers
and
menu
entries
or
pages
in
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual.
Settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
Overview1Programmable
memory
buttons
Storing
a
function
A
function
can
be
stored
on
a
programmable
memory
button.
A
button
with
a
stored
function
can
be
overwritten
with
another
function.
1.Select
function
via
iDrive.2.

Press
and
hold
the
desired
button
until
the
displayed
bar
on
the
Control
Display
has
loaded
completely.
Executing
a
function
Press
the
button.
The
function
will
work
immediately.
This
means, for
instance
that
the
number
is
dialed
when
aphone
number
is
selected.
Displaying
the
key
assignment
Touch
buttons
with
finger.
Do
not
wear
gloves
or use
objects.
The
button
assignment
is
displayed
at
the
top edge
of
screen.
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