2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

On
the
control
panel
above
the
third
seat
row
Overview
Button
for
the
rear
sun
protection.
Operation
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
rear
sun
protection
or
to
close
the
open
rear
sun
protection.
Press
button
again
to
stop
the
movement. When
the
button
is
pressed
again,
the
rear
sun
protection
will
move
in
the
opposite
direction.
Additional
information:
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
109.
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#j ing.
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
follows:1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point
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
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to
a
limited
extent.
Initializing
the
systemcan
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
seat
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
seat
posi#j
tion
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
informa#j
tion
in
the
following
chapters.
Additional
information:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
115.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
123.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
125.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
189.
Seats,
front
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
iscalled
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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Overview1Backrest
width2Thigh
support3Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt4Upper
backrest5Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint6Lumbar
support
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
Multifunctional
seat
Push
the
switch
in
the
front
or
back.
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Sport
seat
Pull
the
lever
at
the
front
of
the
seat
and
push
the
thigh
support
forward
or
back.
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.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral support
when
taking
corners.
General
information
The
backrest
width
is
changed
by
adjusting
the
side
sections
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.
General
information If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
upper
backrest moves
into
the
standard
position.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
upper
backrest
is
inclined
forward.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
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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.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
the
button.
The
LED
goes
out.
The
function
deactivates
itself
automati#j
cally
after
some
time.
Rear
seats
Second
row
of
seats
General
information The
seats
of
the
second
row
of
seats
can
be
ad#j
justed
forward
and
backward
including
the
back#j
rest
tilt.
The
backrest
tilt
for
the
center
section
is
ad#j
justed
together
with
the
left
rear
seat
backrest.
Safety
information
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#jment.
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.
Warning
When
folding
back
the
second
row
of
seats,
there
is
a
danger
of
jamming.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
second
row
of
seats
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
Seats
in
the
second
row
of
seats
are
not
locked
when
they
are
folded
down
and
they
can
move.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
fold
the
seats
in
the
second
row
down
while
loading.
When
driving
without
a
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fold
back
and
lock
the
seats
in
the
second
row
before
driving
away.
Overview1Resetting
to
standard
position2Forward/backward3Backrest
tilt
Resetting
to
standard
position
Press
the
button
to
reset
to
standard
position. The
process
is
canceled
if
the
button
is
pressedagain.
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward. Access
to
the
third
row
of
seats
Safety
information
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.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
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Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest
With
seven
seats:1.Fold
middle
section
of
the
second
seat
row
up
as
necessary.2.Push
the
switch
once
forward
or
backward.
The
seat
automatically
moves
to
the
respective
end
position.
With
six
seats:
1.Pull
lever
up
to
the
stop.2.Fold
backrest
forward.
To
make
the
entry
to
the
rear
easier,
the
seat
will
automatically
move
to
the
most
forward
position.
To
avoid
a
collision,
the
position
of
the
front
seats
may
be
adjusted
automatically.
If
the
second
row
of
seats
is
not
locked,
an
acoustic
signal
will
sound
and
a
warning
symbol
will
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
6-seater
General
information
The
second
seat
row
consists
of
two
split
seats
with
separate
armrests.
Rear
armrest
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
may
be
pinched
when
moving
the armrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
armrest.
Adjusting
the
height
'xUpward:
pull
the
armrest
into
the
desired
po#j sition.'xDownward:
pull
the
armrest
to
the
top
posi#j
tion
and
then
push
it
all
the
way
down.
After
setting
the
height,
move
the
armrest
up
or
down
slightly,
making
sure
the
armrest
engages properly.
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