2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

P
is
engaged
automatically
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automati#j
cally
in
situations
such
as
the
following:'xAfter
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
and selector
lever
position
R,
D
or
M/S
is
en#jgaged.'xAfter
the
standby
state
has
been
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
N
is
engaged.'xIf
the
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled,
the
driver's
door
is
opened,
and
the
brake
pedal is
not
pressed
while
the
vehicle
is
stationaryand
selector
lever
position
D,
M/S
or
R
is
en#j
gaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To
prevent
the
vehicle
from
creeping
after
you
select
a
drive
mode,
maintain
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal
until
you
are
ready
to
start.
Functional
requirements
Only
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
is
it
possible
to
change
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
another
selector
lever
position.
The
selection
lever
position
P
cannot
be
changed
until
all
technical
requirements
are
met.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A
selector
lever
lock
prevents
the
following
faultyoperation:
'xUnintentional
shifting
into
selector
lever
posi#j
tion
R.'xUnintentional
shifting
from
selector
lever
po#j sition
P
into
another
selector
lever
position.1.Fasten
driver's
safety
belt.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
to
release
the
se#jlector
lever
lock.3.Push
the
selector
lever
in
the
desired
direc#j
tion,
past
a
resistance
point,
if
needed.
The
selector
lever
automatically
returns
to
the
center
position
when
released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
is
to
roll
without
its
own
power
for
a
short
distance,
for
instance
in
a
car
wash,
or
be
pushed.
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
onthe
brake
pedal.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
switch
off
Automatic
Hold.
Automatic
Hold,
refer
to
page
139.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
se#j
lector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
In
this
way,
standby
state
remains
switched
on,
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
dis#j
played.
The
vehicle
can
roll.
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
en#j
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automati#j
cally
after
approximately
35
minutes.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
you
may
not
be
able
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock,
if
needed.
Kickdown Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance.
Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resist#j ance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position.
Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The
shifting
points
and
shifting
times
in
the
Sport
program
are
designed
for
a
sportier
driving style.
The
transmission,
for
instance
shifts
up
later
and
the
shifting
times
are
shorter.
Activating
the
Sport
program
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selector lever
position
D.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
S1.
The
sport
program
of
the
transmission
is
acti#j vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
in
manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selec#jtor
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
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The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
for#j ward.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automati#j
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
Depending
on
the
motorization:
if
drive
mode
SPORT
is
selected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
trans#j
mission
does
not
automatically
upshift
in
M/
S
manual
mode
once
the
maximum
speed
is reached.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kick#j down.
Additional
information:
SPORT,
refer
to
page
136.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information Shifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
pad#j
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
with#j
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode
as
follows:'xKeep
the
right
shift
paddle
pulled
until
D
is displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xIn
addition
to
the
pulled
right
shift
paddle,
pullthe
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
pad#j dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simulta#j
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short- term
manual
mode.
Shifting
'xShifting
up:
pull
the
right
shift
paddle.'xShifting
down:
pull
left
shift
paddle.'xDownshifting
to
the
lowest
possible
gear:keep
the
left
shift
paddle
pulled.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
dis#jplayed,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
away.
Engage
selector
lever
position
N Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
must audibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
dis#j
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
Start/Stop
button
and
selector
lever.5.Release
brake,
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
Additional
information:
Tow-starting/towing,
refer
to
page
383.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration
on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
sur#j rounding
conditions.
General
information The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Additional
information:
Breaking-in
period,
refer
to
page
318.
Functional
requirement Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operat#j
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFFlights
up.3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
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5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.
A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Wait
briefly
until
the
engine
speed
is
constant.
Keep
accelerator
pedal
in
this
position.7.Release
the
brake
within
3
seconds
after
the flag
symbol
illuminates.
The
vehicle
accelerates.
Upshifting
occurs
automatically
as
long
as
the flag
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
accelerator
pedal
is
not
released.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
trans#j mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
con#j
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
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.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The
instrument
cluster
is
a
variable
display.
When
you
change
to
a
different
program
via
Driv#j
ing
Dynamics
Control,
the
displays
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
adapt
to
the
respective
driving
mode.
General
informationThe
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
canbe
deactivated
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Overview1Fuel
gauge#\#_ 159
Range#\#_ 1602Speedometer3Central
display
area#\#_ 150
Service
notifications#\#_ 161
Navigation
display4Depending
on
the
equipment:
Driver
Atten#j
tion
Camera5Tachometer#\#_ 159
Selection
lists#\#_ 164
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster#\#_ 152
Trip
odometer,
see
Trip
data#\#_ 164
ECO
PRO
displays#\#_ 325
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control#\#_ 135
Transmission
display#\#_ 1446Engine
temperature#\#_1607External
temperature#\#_ 1608Check
Control#\#_1539Speed
Limit
Assist#\#_ 235
Speed
Limit
Info#\#_ 162
Time#\#_ 62
Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
configuration,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instrument
cluster:
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'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
destination
guidance
is
active,
a
route
pre#j view
with
destination
guidance
information.'xDisplays
showing
service
notifications.'xAssisted
Driving
View.
Information
about
the
assist
systems
is
displayed
in
an
animated surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
beconfigured
individually.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equip#j ment
version
and
country
variant.
Driving
mode
view
Concept
When
the
driving
mode
view
is
deactivated,
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
remain
un#j
changed
and
do
not
adapt
to
the
respective
driv#j ing
mode
when
the
program
is
changed
via
Driv#jing
Dynamics
Control.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Driving
mode
view"
Adjusting
Individual
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
configured
individually.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5.Select
the
desired
setting.Assisted
Driving
View
Concept
With
active
driving
assistance,
the
assist
system
displays
information
using
figures
in
the
instru#j ment
cluster.
General
information Depending
on
the
settings,
Assisted
Driving
View
can
be
displayed
permanently
or
tempora#j rily
with
active
driving
assistance
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
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
ap#j propriate.
Adjusting
Permanent
display Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument
panel"5."Central
display
area"6."Assisted
Driving
View"
Temporary
display
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4."Instrument
panel"5."Display
Assisted
Driving
View
when
Driver
Assistance
is
active"
Display
Example:
the
indicator/warning
lights
for
the
Ac#j tive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function
ACC
and
the
Lane
Change
Assistant
indicate
a
lane
change
to
the
next
lane.
At
the
same
time,
the
lane
change
to
the
next
lane
is
shown
with
ani#j
mation
in
the
Assisted
Driving
View.
System
limits
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Only
objects
that
are
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
Widgets
in
the
instrument cluster
Concept Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayedin
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
e.g.,
radio.'xTorque
and
power.'xAcceleration
power,
G
meter.'xTrip
data.'xEfficiency
display.Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
Display
Efficiency
display
Concept
Information
about
driving
style
and
consumption
can
be
displayed
in
the
form
of
a
consumption
display
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example.
General
information Depending
on
the
activated
driving
mode,
differ#jent
information
will
be
displayed:
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