2020 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Standby
state
and
drive-ready
state
The
letters
OFF
in
the
tachomej
ter
indicate
that
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and
standby
state
is
switched
on.
The
letters
READY
in
the
tachj
ometer
indicate
that
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
to
start
the
engine
automatically.
For
further
information,
see
Idle
state,
standby
state,
and
drive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
44.
Engine
oil
temperature
Display
'xCold
engine:
the
pointer
is
at
the
low
temperature
end.
Drive
at
moderate
engine
and
vehicle
speeds.'xNormal
operating
temperaj
ture:
the
pointer
is
in
the
midj
dle
or
in
the
lower
half
of
the
temperature
display.'xHot
engine:
the
pointer
is
at
the
high
end
of
the
temperature
range.
In
addition,
a
Check Control
message
is
displayed.
To
check
the
coolant
level,
refer
to
page
388.
Indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
red
indicator
light
is
displayed.
External
temperature
General
informationIf
the
indicator
drops
to
+37


Safety
information
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than 30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
enj
sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Refuel
promptly.
Display
The
current
range
is
displayed
as
numerical
value
next
to
the
fuel
gauge.
Service
requirements
Concept The
function
displays
the
service
requirements
and
the
corresponding
maintenance
scopes.
General
information
After
switching
on
drive-ready
state,
the
instruj
ment
cluster
briefly
displays
available
driving
disj
tance
or
time
to
the
next
scheduled
maintej
nance.
A
service
advisor
can
read
out
the
current
servj
ice
requirements
from
your
vehicle
key.
Some
information
on
service
requirements
can
also
be
shown
on
the
BMW
display
key.
Display Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More
information
on
the
type
of
service
requiredmay
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Service
schedule
Required
maintenance
procedures
and
lej gally
mandated
inspections
are
displayed.4.Select
an
entry
to
call
up
detailed
information.
Symbols
Symj
bolsDescriptionNo
service
is
currently
required.The
deadline
for
scheduled
maintej nance
or
a
legally
mandated
inspecj
tion
is
approaching.The
service
deadline
has
already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter
the
dates
for
the
mandatory
vehicle
injspections.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle's
date
and
time
are set
correctly.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Service
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Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The
system
recommends
the
most
efficient
gear
for
the
current
driving
situation.
General
information Depending
on
the
design
and
country
version,the
gear
shift
indicator
may
be
active
in
the
M
manual
mode
of
the
Steptronic
transmission.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
Suggestions
to
shift
up
or
down
are
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
On
vehicles
without
a
gear
shift
indicator,
the
enj
gaged
gear
is
displayed.
ExampleDescriptionEfficient
gear
is
set.Shift
into
efficient
gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed
Limit
Info
shows
the
currently
valid
speed
limit
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
necessary,
the
Head-up
Display.
General
information The
camera
in
the
area
of
the
interior
mirror
dej
tects
traffic
signs
at
the
edge
of
the
road
as
well as
variable
overhead
sign
posts.
Traffic
signs
with
extra
symbols
are
considered and
compared
with
the
vehicle's
onboard
data.The
traffic
sign
will
then
be
either
displayed
or
igj
nored
depending
on
the
situation
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
and
the
Head-up
Display.
The
system
takes
into
account
any
informationthat
is
stored
in
the
navigation
system
and
also
displays
speed
limits
present
on
routes
without signs.
Speed
limits
for
trailer
towing
will
be
displayed
when
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
towing
was
activated
via
iDrive.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility
and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj
propriate.
Overview
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Displaying
Speed
Limit
Info
General
information
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
Speed
Limit
Info
is
displayed
permanently
in
the
instruj ment
cluster
or
via
iDrive.
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ActivatingVia
iDrive:1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Driving5.Speed
Limit
Assistance6.Info
on
speed
limits7.Show
current
limit
Display
Speed
Limit
Info Current
speed
limit.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
Speed
Limit
Info
not
available.
If
the
detected
speed
limit
has
been
exceeded,
the
indicator
light
will
flash.
Adjusting
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Driving5.Speed
Limit
Assistance6.Select
the
desired
setting:'xWarn
when
speeding:
activate/deactij vate
the
flashing
of
the
Speed
Limit
Info
display
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
where
applicable,
the
Head-up
Display when
the
currently
valid
speed
limit
is
exjceeded.
The
warning
that
is
issued
when
a
speed
limit
is
exceeded
may
depend
on
the
Speed
Limit
Assist
settings.'xExcess
speed
display:
the
speed
limit
that
is
detected
by
the
Speed
Limit
Info
is displayed
with
a
marking
in
the
speedomj
eter
in
the
instrument
cluster.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
and
mayprovide
incorrect
information
in
the
following
sitjuations:
'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xWhen
signs
are
fully
or
partially
concealed
by
objects,
stickers
or
paint.'xWhen
driving
very
close
to
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.'xWhen
driving
toward
bright
lights
or
strong
reflections.'xWhen
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror
is
fogged
over,
dirty
or
covered
by
a
sticker,
etc.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
temj
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.'xIn
the
event
of
incorrect
detection
by
the camera.'xIf
the
speed
limits
or
road
data
stored
in
the
navigation
system
are
incorrect.'xIf
the
speed
limits
vary
with
the
time
of
day and
the
day
of
the
week.'xIn
areas
not
covered
by
the
navigation
sysjtem.'xWhen
roads
differ
from
the
navigation,
suchas
due
to
changes
in
road
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'xWhen
passing
buses
or
trucks
with
traffic
signs
applied
to
them.'xIf
the
traffic
signs
are
non-conforming.'xWhen
signs
that
are
valid
for
a
parallel
road
are
detected.'xIn
the
presence
of
country-specific
signs
and road
configurations.'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.
Selection
lists
Concept
Lists
can
be
displayed
and,
if
necessary,
used
for certain
functions
in
the
instrument
cluster
or
the Head-up
Display.
'xEntertainment
source.'xCurrent
audio
source.'xList
of
most
recent
telephone
calls.
If
necessary,
the
corresponding
menu
will
openon
the
Control
Display.
Display
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
list
inthe
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illusj
tration.
Displaying
and
using
the
listButtonFunctionChange
the
entertainment
source.
Pressing
the
button
again
will
close
the
currently
displayed
list.Show
list
of
most
recent
telej
phone
calls.Turn
the
thumbwheel
to
select
the
desired
setting.
Press
the
thumbwheel
to
conj
firm
the
setting.
The
currently
selected
list
can
be
displayed
again
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
by
turning
the
thumbwheel.
Trip
data
Concept
Values
for
the
trip,
such
as
the
average
conj sumption
or
trip
miles,
are
displayed.
General
information The
trip
data
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
and
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
values
can
be
displayed
and
reset
dependj
ing
on
various
intervals,
such
as
after
refueling.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xConfigured
interval
for
resetting
the
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'xTotal
time
for
shut
off
engine
through
theAuto
Start/Stop
function.'xDistance
traveled
in
Coasting
mode.'xConsumption
history
in
form
of
a
chart.
Displays
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driving
information3.Trip
data
Consumption
history The
average
consumption
is
shown
in
the
conj
sumption
history
in
form
of
a
chart
based
on
the distance
travelled
and
the
driving
mode.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Information
about
the
route
can
be
displayed
as
widget
in
the
tachometer.
Selecting
and
setting
widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to
page
163.
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xTotal
mileage.'xConfigured
interval
for
resetting
the
trip
data.'xDistance
traveled
depending
on
the
configj ured
interval.'xAverage
speed.
Resetting
trip
data
The
intervals
in
which
the
values
must
be
reset
can
be
configured.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driving
information3.Trip
data4.Data
since5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xStart
of
trip
(
):
the
values
are
automatij
cally
reset
approx.
four
hours
after
the
vej
hicle
has
come
to
a
standstill.'xRefueling
(
):
the
values
are
automatij
cally
reset
after
refueling
with
a
larger
quantity
of
fuel.'xFactory:
the
values
since
the
time
of
the
factory
delivery
are
displayed.'xIndividual
(
):
the
values
since
the
last
manual
reset
are
displayed.
The
values
can
be
reset
at
any
time.
Resetting
average
values
manually
The
following
interval
can
be
reset
manually
at
any
time:
Individual
(
).
With
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever:
1.Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
sigj nal
lever
until
the
widget
for
the
trip
data
isselected.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driving
information3.Trip
data4.Data
since5.Reset
individual
The
average
values
and
counters
are
reset.
Once
the
average
values
and
counters
have been
reset,
the
following
interval
is
automatically
set:
Individual
(
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Sport
displays
Concept
The
Sport
displays
especially
support
a
sporty
driving
style.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Overview The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xBoost
pressure.'xEngine
oil
temperature.'xAcceleration
power.'xTorque.'xPower.
Displays
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driving
information3.Sport
displays
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
Sport
displays
can
be
displayed
in
form
of
two
widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to
page
163.
The
following
widgets
can
be
selected:
'xWidget
for
torque
and
power.'xWidget
for
acceleration
power.
Vehicle
status
General
information
The
status
can
be
displayed
and
actions
perj
formed
for
several
systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status
Information
at
a
glance
SymbolsDescription
Flat
Tire
Monitor:
status
of
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor,
refer
to
page
371.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor:
status
of
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
rej
fer
to
page
364.
Engine
oil
level:
electronic
oil
measurement,
refer
to
page
384.
Check
Control
messages:
disj
playing
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
165.
Service
schedule:
displaying
service
requirements,
refer
to
page
170.
TeleService
Call:
Service
Rej
quest.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This
system
projects
important
information
into the
driver's
field
of
vision,
for
instance
the
speed.
The
driver
can
get
information
without
averting
his
or
her
eyes
from
the
road.
General
information Follow
the
information
on
cleaning
the
Head-up
Display.
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Overview
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Head-up
display5.Head-up
display
Display
Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
on
the
Head-up
Display:
'xVehicle
speed.'xNavigation
instructions.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xSelection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xDriver
assistance
systems.'xSport
displays.'xxOffroad
displays
Some
of
this
information
is
only
displayed
briefly
as
needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Head-up
display5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Setting
the
brightness The
brightness
is
automatically
adjusted
to
the
ambient
brightness.
The
basic
setting
can
be
adjusted
manually.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Head-up
display5.Brightness6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
brightj ness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.
When
the
low
beams
are
switched
on,
thebrightness
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
be
addij
tionally
influenced
using
the
instrument
lighting.
Adjusting
the
height Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Head-up
display5.Height6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
height
is
reached.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
The
height
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
also
be stored
using
the
memory
function.
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