2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information
The
lower
anchors
may
be
used
to
attach
the
CRS
to
the
vehicle
seat
up
to
a
combined
child and
CRS
weight
of
65
lbs/30
kg
when
the
child
isrestrained
by
the
internal
harnesses.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
are
not
correctly
engaged,
the
protective
effect
of
the
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
can
be
limited.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
lower
anchors
are
se#j
curely
engaged
and
that
the
LATCH
child
re#j
straint
fixing
system
fits
securely
against
the backrest.
Position
SymbolMeaningThe
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors.
Seats
equipped
with
lower
an#j
chors
are
marked
with
a
pair,
(2),
of
LATCH
symbols.
For
vehicles
equipped
with
a
middle
seat:
It
is
not
recommended
to
use
the
inner
lower
anchors
of
standard
outer
LATCH
positions
to
fasten
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
middle
seat.
Use
the
ve#j
hicle
safety
belt
instead
for
the
middle
seat.Before
installing
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
Pull
the
safety
belt
away
from
the
area
of
the
child
restraint
system.
Without
comfort
rear
seats:
assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems1.Install
child
restraint
system,
see
manufactur#j
er's
information.2.Ensure
that
both
LATCH
anchors
are
prop#j erly
engaged.
With
comfort
rear
seats:
assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
1.Before
mounting,
adjust
the
seats
to
their
ba#j sic
position.
Reset
to
standard
position,
refer
to
page
110.2.For
better
accessibility,
tilt
the
backrest
back
slightly.3.Install
child
restraint
system,
see
manufactur#j
er's
information.4.Ensure
that
both
LATCH
anchors
are
prop#j erly
engaged.5.After
mounting,
move
the
backrest
back
up
slightly
so
that
the
child
restraint
system
rests lightly
against
the
backrest.
Child
restraint
systems
with
tether
strap
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
upper
retaining
strap
is
incorrectly
used
for
the
child
restraint
system,
the
protective
ef#j fect
can
be
reduced.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
upper
retaining
strap
does
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not
run
over
sharp
edges
and
is
not
twisted
as
it
passes
the
upper
anchor.
Warning
If
the
rear
backrest
is
not
locked,
the
protective
effect
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limited
or there
is
none.
In
certain
situations,
for
instance
braking
maneuvers
or
in
case
of
an
accident,
the
rear
backrest
can
fold
forward.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
backrests
are
locked.
NOTICE
The
anchors
for
the
upper
retaining
straps
of
child
restraint
systems
are
only
provided
for
these
retaining
straps.
When
other
objects
are
mounted,
the
anchors
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
mount
child
restraint
systems
to
the
upper
anchors.
Anchors
SymbolMeaningThe
respective
symbol
shows
the
anchor
for
the
upper
retain#j
ing
strap.
Seats
with
an
upper
top
tether
are
marked
with
this
symbol.
It
can
be
found
on
the
rear
seat
backrest
or
the
rear
window
shelf.Routing
the
retaining
strap1Direction
of
travel2Head
restraint3Hook
for
upper
retaining
strap4Anchor5Rear
window
shelf6Seat
backrest7Upper
retaining
strap
Attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
anchor
1.Open
the
anchor
cover.2.Raise
the
head
restraint.3.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
between
the
supports
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
re#j
straint
to
the
anchor.
For
the
middle
seat,
guide
it
over
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
restraint
to
the
anchor where
applicable.4.Attach
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
anchor.5.Tighten
the
retaining
strap
by
pulling
it
down.6.Lower
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Locking
the
doors
andwindows
in
the
rear
General
information In
certain
situations
it
may
be
advisable
to
securethe
rear
doors
and
windows,
for
instance
when
transporting
children.
Doors
Push
the
locking
lever
on
the
rear
doors
up.The
door
can
now
be
opened
from
the
outside
only.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press
the
button
on
the
driver's
door.
This
locks
various
functions
so
that
they
cannot
be
operated
from
the
rear.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
101.
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DrivingVehicle
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.
Start/Stop
button
Concept Pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
switches
drive-ready
state
on
or
off.
Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
when
you
depress
the
brake
pedal
while
pressing
the
Start/Stop
button.
Pressing
the
Start/Stop
button
again
switches the
drive-ready
state
back
off
and
standby
state
is
switched
back
on.
Additional
information:
'xDrive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
38.'xStandby
state,
refer
to
page
38.
Driving
away
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Apply
drive
mode.3.Release
the
parking
brake.4.Drive
away.Auto
Start/Stop
function
Concept
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
helps
save
fuel.
The
system
switches
off
the
engine
during
a stop,
for
instance
in
traffic
congestion
or
at
traffic
lights.
Drive-ready
state
remains
switched
on.
The
engine
starts
automatically
for
driving
off.
General
information After
each
engine
start
using
the
Start/Stop
but#jton,
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready.
The
function
is
activated
from
speeds
of
approx. 3
mph/5
km/h.
Depending
on
the
selected
driving
mode,
the
system
is
automatically
activated
or
deactivated.
Engine
stop Functional
requirementsSteptronic
transmission
The
engine
is
switched
off
automatically
during
a
stop
under
the
following
conditions:
'xThe
selector
lever
is
in
selector
lever
position D.'xThe
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary
or
the
vehicle
is
held
by Automatic
Hold.'xThe
driver's
safety
belt
is
buckled
or
the
driv#jer's
door
is
closed.
Manual
engine
stop
If
the
engine
was
not
switched
off
automaticallywhen
the
vehicle
stopped,
the
engine
can
be
switched
off
manually:
'xPress
the
brake
pedal
forcefully
again
from the
current
pedal
position.'xEngage
selector
lever
position
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When
all
functional
preconditions
are
fulfilled,
theengine
switches
off.
Air
conditioner
when
the
engine
is
switched
off
The
air
flow
from
the
air
conditioner
is
reduced
when
the
engine
is
switched
off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information The
display
in
the
tachometer
in#j
dicates
that
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
ready
for
an
Automatic engine
start.
The
display
indicates
that
the
conditions
for
an
automatic
en#j
gine
stop
have
not
been
met.
Total
time
with
switched-off
engine ECO
PRO
driving
mode:
depend#j
ing
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
total
time
that
the
engine
has
been
switched
off
using
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
displayed
on
an
automatic
engine
stop.
The
total
time
can
be
reset
via
the
trip
data.
Additional
information:
ECO
PRO,
refer
to
page
325.
Functional
limitations The
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically
inthe
following
situations:'xIn
case
of
a
steep
downhill
grade.'xBrake
not
engaged
strongly
enough.'xThe
external
temperature
is
high
and
auto#j
matic
climate
control
is
running.'xThe
car's
interior
has
not
yet
been
heated
or cooled
to
the
required
level.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
window
condensation
when
the
automatic
climate
control
is
switched
on.'xEngine
or
other
parts
not
at
operating
tem#j perature.'xEngine
cooling
is
required.'xThe
wheels
are
at
a
sharp
angle
or
the
steer#jing
wheel
is
being
turned.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xAt
higher
elevations.'xThe
hood
is
unlocked.'xThe
parking
assistant
is
activated.'xStop-and-go
traffic.'xSelector
lever
position
in
N
or
R.'xAfter
driving
in
reverse.'xUse
of
fuel
with
high
ethanol
content.
Starting
the
engine
Functional
requirements Steptronic
transmission
The
engine
starts
automatically
under
the
follow#j
ing
preconditions:
'xBy
releasing
the
brake
pedal.'xWhen
Automatic
Hold
is
activated:
press
the accelerator
pedal.
Driving
off
After
the
engine
starts,
accelerate
as
usual.
Safety
mode
After
the
engine
switches
off
automatically,
it
will not
start
again
automatically
if
any
one
of
the
fol#j
lowing
conditions
are
met:
'xThe
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled
and
the
driver's
door
is
open.'xThe
hood
was
unlocked.
Some
indicator
lights
light
up
for
a
varied
length of
time.
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The
engine
can
only
be
started
via
the
Start/Stopbutton.
System
limits
Even
if
driving
off
was
not
intended,
the
deacti#j vated
engine
starts
up
automatically
in
the
fol#j lowing
situations:'xExcessive
warming
of
the
car's
interior
when
the
air
conditioning
is
switched
on.'xExcessive
cooling
of
the
car's
interior
when
the
heating
is
switched
on.'xWhere
there
is
a
risk
of
window
condensation
when
the
automatic
climate
control
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
turned.'xChange
from
selector
lever
position
D
to
N
or
R.'xChange
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
N, D,
or
R.'xVehicle
battery
is
heavily
discharged.'xStart
of
an
oil
level
measurement.
Additional
functions
Auto
Start/
Stop
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try-specific
version,
the
vehicle
features
a
variety of
sensors
for
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
uses
this
information
to adapt
to
various
traffic
situations
in
a
proactive
manner.
For
instance,
this
applies
to
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'xWhen
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
stopping
time
is
expected
to
be
very
short,
the
engine
is
not
switched
off
automatically.
A
message
appears
on
the
Control
Display,
depending
on
the
situation.'xWhen
a
situation
is
detected
in
which
the
ve#j
hicle
needs
to
drive
off
immediately,
the
en#j
gine
is
started
automatically.The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
ex#j
ample.
Deactivate/activate
the
system
manually
Concept
The
engine
is
not
automatically
switched
off.
The
engine
is
started
during
an
automatic
engine
stop.
Using
the
button
Press
the
button.
Via
selector
lever
position
or
Driving
Dynamics
Control
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
also
deactivatedin
selector
lever
position
M/S
or
in
SPORT
driv#j
ing
mode
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control.
Display
'xLED
comes
on:
auto
Start/Stop
function
is
deactivated.'xLED
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Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
General
information During
an
automatic
engine
stop,
the
vehicle
can
be
switched
off
permanently,
for
instance
when
leaving
it.
Steptronic
transmission1.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xSelector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
auto#j matically.2.Set
the
parking
brake.
Automatic
deactivation
General
information
In
certain
situations,
the
Auto
Start/Stop
function
is
deactivated
automatically
for
safety
reasons,
for
instance
if
no
driver
is
detected.
Malfunction
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
no
longer
switches off
the
engine
automatically.
A
Check
Control message
is
displayed.
It
is
possible
to
continuedriving.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer'sservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The
Driving
Dynamics
Control
influences
the
driving
dynamics
properties
of
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
can
be
adjusted
depending
on
the
situation
using
various
driving
modes.
General
information
The
following
systems
are
affected,
for
instance:
'xEngine
characteristics.'xSteptronic
transmission.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xAir
suspension.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.'xDisplay
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xCruise
control.'xBackrest
width
for
comfort
seats.
Overview
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selected
driving
mode
is
dis#jplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Driving
modes Buttons
in
the
vehicle
ButtonDriving
modeConfigurationSPORTSPORTINDIVIDUALSPORTSPORT
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ButtonDriving
modeConfigurationCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORT
PLUSECO
PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVE
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the COMFORT
driving
mode
is
selected
automati#jcally.
Driving
modes
in
detail COMFORT
Concept
Balanced
tuning
between
dynamic
and
efficient
driving.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
COM#jFORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
COMFORT
PLUS Concept
Particularly
comfortable
tuning
for
optimum
trav#j
eling
comfort.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
COM#jFORT
PLUS
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
SPORT Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
higher
agility
with
an
opti#j
mized
chassis
and
suspension.
Switching
on
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
SPORT INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."SPORT
INDIVIDUAL"5.Select
the
desired
setting:
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Reset
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard
set#j
tings:
"Reset
to
SPORT
STANDARD".
SPORT
PLUS
Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
maximum
agility
with
an
ad#j justed
drive.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
PLUS
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
ECO
PRO Concept
Efficient
driving
setting.
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