2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
Briefly
press
the
switch
twice
insuccession
in
the
desired
direc#jtion
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
pro#j
tection
move
together.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Comfort
position In
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
in#jterior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
notfully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
func#jtion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
tothis
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sun#j
roof
fully.
Depending
on
equipment:
opening/closing
the
rear
sun
protection
On
the
roofliner
control
panel Press
the
button
to
open
the
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.
Press
the
button
to
close
the
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.
On
the
control
panel
in
the
rear
doors
It
is
not
possible
to
operate
the
rear
sun
protec#j
tion
via
the
switches
in
the
rear
if
the
safety
func#j tion
is
switched
on.
Press
the
button
to
open
the
closed
sunprotection
or
to
close
the
open
sun
pro#j
tection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement.When
the
button
is
pressed
again,
the
sun
pro#j
tection
will
move
in
the
opposite
direction.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
101.
BMW
Touch
Command
The
front
and
rear
sun
protection
can
also
be
op#j erated
using
BMW
Touch
Command.
Actions
during
unlocking/locking
If
the
vehicle
is
locked
from
the
outside,
the
rear sun
protection
is
automatically
closed.
When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked,
the
sun
protectionautomatically
moves
into
the
position
where
itwas
prior
to
locking.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
from
becoming
jammed
between
the
roof and
glass
sunroof
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
clos#jing.
General
information
If
a
resistance
or
blockage
is
detected
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
closing,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-open position,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
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2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spe#j
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resist#j
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Closing
from
the
lifted
position
without
jam
protection
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
and
hold.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
clos#j
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
oper#j
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
Initializing
the
system
can
help
in
this
case.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions:
'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
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Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seating
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seating
position
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
infor#j mation
in
the
following
chapters.
Additional
information:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
107.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
112.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
114.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
177.
Front
seats
General
information
The
seat
adjustment
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
un#j
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
con#j
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
en#j
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
notadjust
again
while
driving.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#j
ment.
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Overview1Thigh
support2Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt3Upper
backrest4Backrest
width5Lumbar
support6Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Move
switch
up
or
down.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward. Thigh
support
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Lumbar
support
Concept
The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
ad#j
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
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of
the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
aresupported
for
upright
posture.
Adjusting'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral support
when
taking
corners.
General
information
You
can
change
the
backrest
width
by
adjusting
the
side
wings
of
the
backrest.
To
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle,
the
backrest
width
temporarily
opens
fully.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
de#j
creases.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
increases.
Upper
backrest
Concept
The
upper
backrest
supports
the
back
in
the shoulder
area.
A
correct
setting
leads
to
a
re#j
laxed
seating
position
and
reduces
strain
on
the shoulder
muscles.
Adjusting'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
upper
backrest
is
inclined
forward.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
upper
backrest
is
inclined
backward.
Front
passenger
seat
functionality
Concept
The
front
passenger
seat
can
be
adjusted
with
the
switches
of
the
driver's
seat,
for
instance
to
increase
the
legroom
in
the
rear.
If
needed,
the
memory
position
for
the
front
pas#j
senger
seat
can
be
stored.
Overview
Front
passenger
seat
functionality
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
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2.Adjust
the
front
passenger
seat
on
the
driv#j
er's
seat.3.If
needed,
store
the
memory
position
for
the front
passenger
seat.
Switching
off
Press
and
hold
button
until
LED
goes
out.
The
function
deactivates
itself
automatically
after
some
time.
BMW
Touch
Command
The
front
passenger
seat
can
also
be
operated
using
BMW
Touch
Command.
Rear
seats
General
informationThe
seat
adjustment
switches
are
located
on
the
center
armrest
of
the
rear
seats.
If
the
safety
switch
is
pressed,
the
seats
cannot be
adjusted.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
101.
Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
folding
down the
center
armrest
in
the
rear.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
center
armrest
is
clear
during
folding
down.
Overview1Resetting
to
standard
position2Head
restraint,
upper
backrest3Lumbar
support4Folding
the
footrest
out/in5Forward/backward,
seat
tilt6Backrest
tilt7Adjust
front
passenger
seat
Resetting
to
standard
position
Press
the
button
to
reset
to
standard position.
The
process
is
canceled
if
the
button
is
pressed again.
Upper
backrest Concept
The
upper
backrest
supports
the
back
in
the shoulder
area.
A
correct
setting
leads
to
a
re#j
laxed
seating
position
and
reduces
strain
on
the shoulder
muscles.
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Adjusting
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Lumbar
support
Concept
The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
ad#j
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
are supported
for
upright
posture.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Folding
the
footrest
out/in
General
information
The
distance
between
the
front
passenger
seat
and
the
rear
seat
must
be
sufficiently
large
to
un#j fold
the
footrest
on
the
backrest
of
the
front
pas#jsenger
seat.
Adjusting
Press
the
upper
or
lower
section
of
the
button.
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Seat
tilt
Move
switch
up
or
down.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward.
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Adjusting
the
front
passenger
seat
from
the
rear
Concept
The
front
passenger
seat
can
be
operated
from the
rear,
for
instance
to
increase
the
legroom
in
the
rear.
General
information
The
switch
for
adjusting
the
upper
backrest
can be
used
to
set
the
angle
of
the
screen
in
the
rearon
the
passenger
side.
Adjusting1.

Press
the
button.2.Adjust
the
front
passenger
seat,
for
instance
forward/back.3.

Press
the
button
to
deactivate
the
function.
The
function
deactivates
itself
automatically
after
some
time.
BMW
Touch
Command
The
rear
seats
can
also
be
operated
via
BMW
Touch
Command.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
four
or
five
safety
belts
to
ensure
occupants'
safety.
However,
they
can
only
offer
protection
when
adjusted
correctly.
The
two
outer
safety
belt
buckles
of
the
rear
seats
are
intended
for
the
persons
sitting
on
the
left
and
right.
The
center
safety
belt
buckle
of
the
rear
seats
is
intended
for
the
person
sitting
in
the
middle.
General
informationAlways
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
being
worn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
The
airbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addi#j
tional
safety
device.
The
airbags
are
not
a
substi#j
tute
for
safety
belts.
The
upper
shoulder
strap's
anchorage
point
will
be
correct
for
adult
seat
occupants
of
every
build
if
the
seat
is
correctly
adjusted.
Safety
information
Warning
Use
of
a
safety
belt
to
buckle
more
than
one
person
will
potentially
defeat
the
ability
of
the
safety
belt
to
serve
its
protective
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
allow
more
than
one
person
to
wear
a
sin#j
gle
safety
belt.
Infants
and
children
are
not
al#j
lowed
on
an
occupant's
lap,
but
must
be
trans#j
ported
and
secured
in
designated
child
restraint
systems.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fastened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safety
belt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
in#j
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