2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Night
Vision#\#_196Light
switch#\#_ 169Lights
off
Automatic
headlight
control#\#_ 169
Daytime
running
lights#\#_ 171Parking
lights#\#_170Automatic
headlight
control#\#_ 169
Adaptive
light
functions#\#_ 171
High-beam
Assistant#\#_ 172Low
beams#\#_170Instrument
lighting#\#_ 174Right
roadside
parking
light#\#_ 170Left
roadside
parking
light#\#_1707Central
locking
systemUnlocking#\#_89Locking#\#_898Steering
column
stalk,
leftTurn
signal#\#_ 140High
beams,
head#j
light
flasher#\#_ 141High-beam
Assistant#\#_ 172Widgets
in
the
instrument
clus#j
ter#\#_ 152
Trip
data#\#_ 1649Shift
paddles#\#_ 14710Steering
wheel
buttons,
leftSpeed
Limiter#\#_ 222Depending
on
the
equipment:
Cruise
control
on/off#\#_ 224Depending
on
the
equipment:
Active
Cruise
Control
on/off#\#_ 226With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assis#j
tant#\#_ 236:
Cruise
control,
distance
control
and
lane
guidance
on/offCruise
control:
to
store
the
speed
Speed
Limit
Assist:
take
over
sug#j
gested
speed#\#_ 235Pause
or
continue
cruise
controlActive
Cruise
Control:
increase
dis#j
tanceActive
Cruise
Control:
reduce
dis#j
tanceCruise
control
rocker
switch11Instrument
cluster#\#_ 15012Steering
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Selection
lists#\#_164Volume,
see
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment
and
Communication#\#_ 6Voice
activation
system#\#_ 48Telephone,
see
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment
and
Communication#\#_ 6Thumbwheel
for
selection
lists#\#_ 16413Steering
column
stalk,
rightWipers#\#_141Rain
sensor#\#_ 142Cleaning
the
windshield#\#_ 14314Switching
drive-ready
state
on/
off#\#_ 132Auto
Start/Stop
function#\#_ 13215Horn,
entire
surface16Heated
steering
wheel#\#_12017Adjusting
the
steering
wheel#\#_ 11918Unlocking
the
hood#\#_36419Opening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid#\#_ 9320Glove
compartment#\#_ 308Seite
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In
the
vicinity
of
the
center
console1Control
Display#\#_432Ventilation#\#_2803Hazard
warning
system#\#_ 379Intelligent
Safety#\#_1814Glove
compartment#\#_ 3075Radio/multimedia,
see
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment,
and
Communica#jtion#\#_ 66Automatic
climate
control#\#_ 2767Controller
with
buttons#\#_438Parking
brake#\#_137Automatic
Hold#\#_ 1399PDC
Park
Distance
Control#\#_ 244
Without
Surround
View:
rearview
camera#\#_ 249
Surround
View#\#_ 251
Cross
traffic
warning#\#_ 270
Parking
assistant#\#_ 259
Remote
Control
Parking#\#_ 266Surround
View:
Panorama
View#\#_ 251Air
suspension
level
adjust#j
ment#\#_ 27310Driving
Dynamics
Control#\#_ 135
SPORT
driving
modeCOMFORT
driving
modeECO
PRO
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ADAPTIVE
driving
modeDSC
Dynamic
Stability
Con#j
trol#\#_ 21811Steptronic
transmission
selector
lever#\#_ 144
In
the
vicinity
of
the
roofliner
1Emergency
Request,
SOS#\#_3812Glass
sunroof#\#_1033Indicator
light,
front-seat
passenger
airbag#\#_ 1804Reading
lights#\#_ 1745Depending
on
the
vehicle
equip#j
ment:
opening
the
rear
sun
protec#j
tion#\#_ 103Depending
on
the
vehicle
equip#j
ment:
closing
the
rear
sun
protec#j
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lights#\#_ 174Seite
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Operating
state
of
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
General
information
Depending
on
the
situation,
the
vehicle
is
in
one
of
the
three
states:
'xIdle
state.'xStandby
state.'xDrive-ready
state.
Idle
state
Concept
When
the
vehicle
is
in
idle
state,
it
is
switched
off.
All
power
consumers
are
deactivated.
General
information The
vehicle
is
in
idle
state
prior
to
opening
from
the
outside
and
after
exiting
and
locking.
Safety
information
Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Automatic
idle
state
The
idle
state
is
automatically
established
under
the
following
conditions:
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'xAfter
several
minutes,
if
no
operation
takes
place
on
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
vehicle
battery
is low.'xDepending
on
the
setting
via
iDrive,
if
one
of
the
front
doors
is
opened
when
exiting
the vehicle.
The
idle
state
is
not
automatically
established
while
a
phone
call
is
active.
Establishing
idle
state
whenopening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Manual
idle
state
To
establish
idle
state
in
the
vehicle
after
end
of
trip:
Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
OFF
indicator
on
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
goes
out.
Standby
state
Concept
When
standby
state
is
switched
on,
most
func#j
tions
can
be
used
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary. Desired
settings
can
be
adjusted.
General
information The
vehicle
is
in
the
standby
state
after
the
front
doors
are
opened
from
the
outside.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster OFF
is
displayed
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster.
The
drivetrain
is
switched
off
and
standby
state switched
on.
Drive-ready
state
Concept
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
corresponds
to
starting
the
engine.
General
information Some
functions,
such
as
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control,
can
only
be
used
with
drive-ready
state
switched
on.
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#jtants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumu#j
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suf#j
ficient
ventilation.
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Warning
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
roll#j
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
NOTICE
In
the
case
of
repeated
starting
attempts
or
re#j peated
starting
in
quick
succession,
the
fuel
is
not
burned
or
is
inadequately
burned.
The
cata#j
lytic
converter
can
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
repeated
starting
in quick
succession.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
Concept Drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
Steptronic
transmission
1.Depress
the
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
ignition
is
activated
automatically
for
a
brief
time
and
is
stopped
as
soon
as
the
engine
starts.
Most
of
the
indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
light
up
for
a
varied
length
of
time.
Gasoline
engine
Depending
on
the
motorization,
the
full
drive
power
may
not
be
available
for
approximately
30
seconds
after
starting
the
engine.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
will
not
accelerate
as
usual.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
tach#j
ometer
shows
the
current
engine
speed.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state Steptronic
transmission1.Engage
selector
lever
position
P
with
the
ve#j
hicle
stopped.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
engine
is
switched
off.
The
vehicle
switches
into
standby
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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.
Operating
concept
Concept
iDrive
includes
a
large
number
of
functions.
These
functions
can
be
operated
via
the
Control#j
ler
and,
depending
on
the
equipment
version,
via
touchscreen,
voice
activation
system
or
gesture
control.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems and
communication
devices
while
driving
can
distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
control of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Onlyuse
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
traffic
sit#j
uation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
use
the systems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is
sta#jtionary.
Input
and
display
Main
menu
General
information
The
main
menu
is
divided
into
two
areas.
The left
area
contains
menu
items
that
can
be
usedto
call
up
all
the
iDrive
functions.
The
right
areacontains
widgets
that
provide
quick
access
to
certain
functions.
Media/Radio


All
functions
of
the
entertainment
system,
e.g.,
radio
stations
or
connection
with
external
devices.
Communication


Phone
and
message
functions,
e-mail
and
calendar,
and
also
the
connection
and
manage#j ment
of
mobile
devices,
such
as
smartphones.
Navigation


Access
to
the
navigation
system,
destination
input
and
traffic
bulletins.
Configurable
map
views
and
other
functions,
such
as
Points
of
In#j
terest
and
areas
to
be
avoided.
My
Car


Information
about
vehicle
status
and
trips.
Access
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
and also
administration
of
driver
profiles
and
range
ofadjustments
for
vehicle
and
iDrive.
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