2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

HillsGeneral
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
thebrakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#jciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
ofaccident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off,
safety
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
assistance
and
steering
assis#j
tance,
may
not
be
available.
There
is
a
risk
of accident.
Do
not
attempt
to
drive
in
idle
state
or
with
the
engine
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j neath
the
vehicle.
Flag
bracket Safety
information
NOTICE
At
high
speeds,
a
mounted
flag
can
cause damage
to
the
vehicle,
the
flag
bracket,
and
the
flag
itself.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
80
mph
/
130
km/h. Remove
flag
before
trips
at
high
speeds.
Overview
The
flag
bracket
is
located
on
the
side
of
the
ve#j
hicle.
Mounting
1.Remove
the
protective
cap.2.Insert
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M
Driver's
Package:
driving
in
the
higher
speed
range
Warning
Damage
to
vehicle
components
can
negatively
impact
the
driving
performance
at
high
speeds.
This
includes,
among
other
things,
tires,
under#j carriage
and
parts
for
improving
aerodynamics.There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Have
damage
cor#j
rected
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Do
not
drive
at
high
speeds
until
the
damage
is
cor#j rected.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack
General
information Installation
only
possible
in
roof
drip
rail
withflaps.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
deal#j
er's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop.
Roof
racks
are
available
as
special
accessories.
Roof
drip
rail
with
flaps The
fixing
points
are
located
in
the
roof
drip
rail
above
the
doors.
Fold
the
cover
outward.
Mounting
Follow
the
installation
instructions
of
the
roof rack.
Be
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
maintained for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sunroof.
Magnetic
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
Because
of
the
aluminum
roof,
magnetic
roof-
mounted
luggage
racks
cannot
be
used.
Loading Because
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
raise
the
vehicle's
center
of
gravity
when
loaded,
they
have
a
major
effect
on
vehicle
handling
and
steering
response.
Therefore,
note
the
following
when
loading
and driving:'xDo
not
exceed
the
approved
roof/axle
loads and
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight.'xBe
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
main#j
tained
for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sun#j
roof.'xDistribute
the
roof
load
uniformly.'xThe
roof
load
should
not
extend
past
the loading
area.'xAlways
place
the
heaviest
pieces
on
the
bot#j
tom.'xSecure
the
roof
luggage
firmly,
for
instance
using
ratchet
straps.'xDo
not
let
objects
project
into
the
opening path
of
the
trunk
lid.'xDrive
cautiously
and
avoid
sudden
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Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competition.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
use
the
vehicle
for
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competitions.
Higher
mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during
racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
wear.
This
wear
is
not
covered
by
the
warranty.
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Saving
fuelVehicle
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.
Reducing
fuel
consumption
General
information
The
vehicle
contains
advanced
technologies
for
the
reduction
of
consumption
and
emission
val#j ues.
Fuel
consumption
depends
on
a
number
of
dif#j
ferent
factors.
Carrying
out
certain
measures,
such
as
a
moder#j ate
driving
style
and
regular
maintenance,
can
in#j
fluence
fuel
consumption
and
the
environmental
impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargo Additional
weight
increases
fuel
consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Remove
auxiliary
mirrors,
roof-mounted
or
rearluggage
racks
which
are
no
longer
required
fol#jlowing
use.
Attached
parts
on
the
vehicle
impair
the
aerody#j namics
and
increase
the
fuel
consumption.
Close
the
windows
and
glass
sunroof
Driving
with
the
glass
sunroof
and
windows
open
results
in
increased
air
resistance
and
raises
fuel
consumption.
TiresGeneral
information
Tires
can
affect
consumption
in
various
ways,
for
instance
tire
size
may
influence
consumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check
and,
if
needed,
correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
at
least
twice
a
month
and
before
start#j
ing
on
a
long
trip.
Low
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
rolling
re#j sistance
and
thus
raises
fuel
consumption
and
tire
wear.
Observe
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure
as
well as
the
ECO
tire
inflation
pressure,
where
applica#j
ble.
Additional
information:
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications,
refer
to
page
332.
Drive
away
without
delay Do
not
wait
for
the
engine
to
warm-up
while
the
vehicle
remains
stationary.
Start
driving
right
away,
but
at
moderate
engine
speeds.
This
is
the
quickest
way
of
warming
the
cold
en#j
gine
up
to
operating
temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving Driving
smoothly
and
proactively
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By
maintaining
a
suitable
distance
to
the
vehicledriving
ahead
of
you.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving
at
low
engine
speeds
lowers
fuel
con#j
sumption
and
reduces
wear.
If
necessary,
observe
the
vehicle's
gear
shift
indi#j
cator.
Use
coasting
conditions When
approaching
a
red
light,
take
your
foot
off
the
accelerator
and
let
the
vehicle
coast
to
a
halt.
For
going
downhill
take
your
foot
off
the
acceler#j
ator
and
let
the
vehicle
roll.
The
flow
of
fuel
is
interrupted
while
coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops,
for
in#jstance
at
traffic
lights,
railroad
crossings
or
in
traffic
congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
The
Auto
Start/Stop
function
of
the
vehicle
auto#j
matically
switches
off
the
engine
during
a
stop.
If
the
engine
is
switched
off
and
then
restarted
rather
than
leaving
the
engine
running
con#j
stantly,
fuel
consumption
and
emissions
are
re#j
duced.
Savings
can
begin
within
a
few
seconds
of
switching
off
the
engine.
In
addition,
fuel
consumption
is
also
determined
by
other
factors,
such
as
driving
style,
road
con#j
ditions,
maintenance
or
environmental
factors.
Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions
such
as
seat
heating
and
the
rear
win#j
dow
defroster
require
a
lot
of
energy
and
in#j crease
fuel
consumption,
especially
in
city
andstop-and-go
traffic.Switch
off
these
functions
if
they
are
not
needed.
The
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
supports
the
en#jergy
conserving
use
of
comfort
features.
Thesefunctions
are
automatically
deactivated
partially
or
completely.
Have
maintenance
carried
out Have
the
vehicle
maintained
regularly
to
achieveoptimal
vehicle
efficiency
and
service
life.
BMW
recommends
that
maintenance
work
be
per#j
formed
by
a
BMW
service
center.
For
information
on
the
BMW
Maintenance
Sys#j
tem.
ECO
PRO
Concept
ECO
PRO
supports
a
driving
style
that
saves
on
consumption.
For
this
purpose,
the
engine
con#j
trol
and
comfort
features,
for
instance
the
climate control
output,
are
adjusted.
Steptronic
transmission:
under
certain
conditions
the
engine
is
automatically
decoupled
from
the
transmission
in
the
D
selector
lever
position.
The
vehicle
continues
traveling
with
the
engine
idling
to
reduce
consumption.
The
D
selector
lever
po#j sition
remains
engaged.
In
addition,
context-sensitive
information,
ECO
PRO
tips,
can
be
displayed
to
assist
with
a
fuel-
efficient
driving
style.
The
achieved
extended
range
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
as
bonus
range.
General
information
The
system
includes
the
following
EfficientDynamics
functions
and
EfficientDynamics
displays:
'xECO
PRO
bonus
range.'xECO
PRO
seat
climate
control.'xECO
PRO
climate
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'xCoasting
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style
analysis.
Overview
Button
Activating
ECO
PRO Press
the
button.
ECO
PRO
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
Via
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control
1.Activate
ECO
PRO.2."ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL"
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driving
mode"4."ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Activating/deactivating
ECO
PRO
functions
The
following
ECO
PRO
functions
can
be
acti#j
vated/deactivated:
'x"ECO
PRO
speed"'x"Coasting"'x"ECO
PRO
seat
heating"'x"ECO
PRO
climate
control"'x"ECO
PRO
light
and
sight"
Settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
ECO
PRO
limit
'x"ECO
PRO
speed":
activate
ECO
PRO
speed.
An
ECO
PRO
tip
is
displayed
if
the
speed
of
the
set
ECO
PRO
limit
is
exceeded.'x"Notification
at:"
Set
the
desired
speed
for
the
ECO
PRO
speed.
Coasting
Efficiency
can
be
optimized
by
disengaging
the
engine
and
coasting
with
the
engine
idling.
ECO
PRO
seat
climate
control The
output
of
seat
heating
and,
where
applica#j
ble,
seat
ventilation
is
reduced
when
ECO
PRO
is
activated.
ECO
PRO
climate
control
Climate
control
is
set
to
be
efficient.
This
means,
it
is
possible
to
deviate
slightly
from
the
set
temperature
or
to
heat
or
cool
the
car's interior
more
slowly,
to
economize
on
consump#j
tion.
ECO
PRO
light
and
sight
The
output
of
exterior
mirror
heating
and
rear window
defroster
is
reduced.
Resetting
the
settings
Reset
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard settings:
"Reset
to
ECO
PRO
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Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information When
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
is
activated,
the
display
switches
to
a
special
configuration.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range A
modified
driving
style
helps
you
extend
your
driving
range.
The
range
extension
can
be
dis#j played
as
the
bonus
range
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
efficiency
display
includes
the
bonus
range.
If
the
bonus
range
appears
in
gray,
the
current driving
style
is
inefficient.
The
display
turns
blue
as
soon
as
all
conditions for
efficient
driving
are
met.
The
intervals
for
resetting
the
bonus
range
de#j
pend
on
the
settings
of
the
trip
data.
Consumption
display
A
pointer
in
the
consumption
display
informs
about
the
current
driving
style:
'xThe
current
consumption
in
relation
to
the
average
consumption
is
displayed.'xPointer
in
the
area
of
arrow
1:
display
of
the energy
recovered
by
coasting
or
when
brak#jing.'xPointer
in
the
area
of
arrow
2:
display
when
accelerating.If
the
acceleration
is
inefficient,
the
area
between
the
average
consumption
and
the
current
con#j
sumption
is
colored
red.
In
addition,
the
following
information
is
displayed, depending
on
the
situation:'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
the
total
dis#jtance
driven
while
coasting.'xThe
total
time
that
the
engine
has
beenswitched
off
during
automatic
engine
stops.'xA
gear
shift
indicator
recommending
the
useof
a
more
efficient
gear.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
General
information
Information
about
the
current
effectiveness
of
the
ECO
PRO
functions
can
be
displayed
as
en#j ergy
flow.
Displaying
energy
flow
informationVia
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Energy
flow"
The
following
functions
are
displayed:
'xAuto
Start/Stop
function.'xEnergy
recovery.'xCoasting.
Coasting
Concept
Under
certain
conditions
the
engine
is
automati#j cally
decoupled
from
the
transmission
in
the
D
selector
lever
position.
The
vehicle
continues
traveling
with
the
engine
idling
to
reduce
con#j
sumption.
Selector
lever
position
D
remains
en#j
gaged.
This
driving
condition
is
referred
to
as
coasting.
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As
soon
as
you
step
on
the
brake
or
acceleratorpedal,
the
engine
is
automatically
coupled
again.
Additional
information:
Vehicle
battery,
refer
to
page
376.
General
information
Coasting
is
a
component
of
the
ECO
PRO
driv#j
ing
mode.
Coasting
is
automatically
activated
when
ECO
PRO
mode
is
called
via
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control.
A
proactive
driving
style
helps
the
driver
to
use the
function
often
and
supports
the
efficient
ef#j
fect
of
coasting.
Functional
requirements The
function
is
available
in
the
speed
range
from
approx.
16
mph/25
km/h
to
100
mph/160
km/h.
The
function
is
active
if
the
following
conditionsare
met:'xThe
accelerator
pedal
is
not
depressed
or
the
accelerator
pedal
is
released.'xBrake
pedal
not
depressed
or
only
slightly depressed.'xThe
selector
lever
is
in
selector
lever
positionD.'xEngine
and
transmission
are
at
operatingtemperature.'xActive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,ACC,
not
activated.
Operation
via
shift
paddles
Concept
The
coasting
driving
condition
can
be
influenced with
the
shift
paddles.
Activating/deactivating
coasting
via
shift
paddles
1.Shift
to
the
highest
gear
by
pulling
the
right shift
paddle.2.To
activate
coasting
mode,
actuate
the
right
shift
paddle
again.
To
deactivate,
actuate
the
left
shift
paddle.
Display Display
in
the
instrument
cluster


The
coasting
distance
traveled
is
indicated
in
coasting
mode.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
The
coasting
mode
is
displayed
under
energy flow
while
driving.
The
distance
traveled
in
coasting
mode
is
dis#j
played
in
the
trip
data.
Color
code
blue:
coasting
mode.
Displaying
energy
flow
information Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."Energy
flow"
System
limits
The
function
is
not
available
under
one
of
the
fol#jlowing
conditions.
'xDSC
OFF
or
TRACTION
activated.'xDriving
in
the
dynamic
limit
range
and
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xBattery
charge
status
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too
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