2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Drive
powerThe
desired
speed
is
also
maintained
downhill.The
speed
may
not
be
maintained
on
uphillgrades
if
the
drive
power
is
insufficient.
In
ECO
PRO
drive
mode,
the
vehicle
may
exceed
or
drop
below
the
set
desired
speed
in
some
sit#j
uations,
for
instance
on
downhill
or
uphill
grades.
Malfunction
Radar
sensor The
system
cannot
be
activated
if
the
radar
sen#j
sor
is
not
aligned
correctly.
This
may
be
caused by
damage
incurred,
for
instance
during
parking.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
if
the
sys#j
tem
fails.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.
The
system
may
be
impaired
when
the
detection
range
of
the
radar
sensor
is
partially
covered such
as
by
the
license
plate
holder.
Camera
The
function
for
detecting
and
responding
when approaching
stationary
vehicles
may
be
limited
in
the
following
situations:'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIf
the
camera
is
malfunctioning
or
dirty.
A Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Speed
Limit
Assist
Concept
When
the
systems
in
the
vehicle,
e.g.,
Speed
Limit
Info,
detect
a
change
of
the
speed
limit,
this new
speed
value
can
be
applied
for
the
following
systems:
'xSpeed
Limiter.'xCruise
control.'xActive
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
func#j tion
ACC.
The
speed
value
is
suggested
as
the
new
de#j
sired
speed
to
be
applied.
To
apply
the
speed
value,
the
corresponding
system
must
be
acti#j
vated.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Warning
The
desired
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or
called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionApply
suggested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Set
speed,
refer
to
Cruise
Control.
Switching
on/off
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4.If
necessary,
"Driving"5."Speed
Limit
Assistance"6."Speed
limits"7.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Adjust
manually":
detected
speed
limitcan
be
applied
manually.'x"Show
anticipation":
detected
speed
lim#jits
are
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster
without
being
applied.'x"Off":
Speed
Limit
Assist
will
be
switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
message
is
indicated
in
the
instrument
cluster
when
the
system
and
cruise
control
are
acti#j
vated.
SymbolFunctionDepending
on
the
equipment
ver#j
sion,
the
indicator
light
illuminates
green,
together
with
the
symbol
for
a
cruise
control
system:
Speed
Limit
Assist
is
active
and
detected
speed
limits
can
be
ap#j
plied
manually
for
the
displayed
system.Detected
change
of
a
speed
limit
with
immediate
effect.Indicator
light
illuminates
green:
the
detected
speed
limit
can
be
applied
with
the
SET
button.
After
it
has
been
applied,
a
green
checkmark
is
displayed.
Manual
adoption
A
detected
speed
limit
can
be
applied
to
cruise
control
manually.
When
the
SET
icon
lights
up,
press
thebutton.
Adapt
to
route
Concept
The
system
can
be
configured
so
that
the
vehi#j cle
adapts
the
speed
automatically
to
the
route.
For
instance,
the
speed
will
be
reduced
in
the following
situations,
if
necessary:'xBefore
making
turns.'xBefore
a
traffic
circle.'xBefore
a
curve.
Adjustment
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4.If
necessary,
"Driving"5."Speed
Limit
Assistance"6."Adjust
to
route"
System
limits
Speed
Limit
Assist
is
based
on
the
Speed
Limit
Info
system.
Consider
the
system
limits
of
Speed
Limit
Info. Upcoming
speed
limits
can
only
be
applied
for the
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC.
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all
or
with
limita#j
tions
to
the
route
when
the
navigation
system
is
unable
to
clearly
identify
the
position
of
the
vehi#j
cle.
Additional
information:
System
limits
of
Speed
Limit
Information,
refer
to
page
175.
Steering
assistant
Concept
The
system
assists
the
driver
in
keeping
the
ve#j
hicle
within
the
lane.
For
this
purpose,
the
sys#j tem
executes
supporting
steering
movements,
for
instance
when
driving
in
a
curve.
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General
informationThe
system
determines
the
position
of
the
lane
markings
and
the
vehicle
driving
ahead
using
five
radar
sensors
and
a
camera.
Depending
on
the
speed,
the
system
orients
it#j
self
according
to
the
lane
markings
or
vehicles
in
front.
Sensors
on
the
steering
wheel
detect
whether the
steering
wheel
is
being
touched.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSteering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
on/
off.Switch
function
on.
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
bumpers.
Front
center
bumper.
Front
side
bumper.
Rear
bumper.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
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Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Functional
requirements
'xSpeed
below
130
mph/210
km/h.'xSufficient
lane
width.'xAbove
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
mark#j
ing
on
both
sides
is
detected.'xBelow
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
marking
on
both
sides
or
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
is
de#j tected.'xHands
on
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xWide
curves.'xDrive
in
the
center
of
the
lane.'xTurn
signal
switched
off.'xThe
sensor
system
calibration
process
is
complete.'xCruise
control
with
distance
control
active.'xSafety
belt
on
the
driver's
side
fastened.'xApproach
Control
Warning
active.'xPedestrian
Warning
active.'xSide
Collision
Warning
active.Switching
on/off
Assisted
Driving
Mode General
information This
button
is
used
to
switch
the
config#j
ured
function
on
and
off.
The
button
can
be
used
to
set
the
pri#j
marily
used
function.
Set
function When
the
system
is
active,
press
thebutton
repeatedly
until
the
desired
func#j
tion
is
selected
in
the
function
bar.
The
function bar
for
Assisted
Driving
mode
is
displayed
at
thebottom
of
the
instrument
cluster.SymbolFunctionCruise
control
with
distance
control.Depending
on
the
equipment
ver#j
sion,
cruise
control
with
distance
control
and
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant.
The
selected
function
is
shown
in
green.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.2.

Adjust
the
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
if
necessary.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
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System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all
function
conditions
are
fulfilled.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
green.
The
system
is
active.
With
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warn#j
ing
with
City
braking
function
and
the
side
colli#j
sion
mitigation
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
goes
out.
The
system
does
not
perform
supportive
steer#j
ing
wheel
movements.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xAt
a
speed
above
130
mph/210
km/h.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xWhen
the
driver
applies
the
brakes.'xWhen
you
manipulate
steering.'xWhen
leaving
own
lane.'xWhen
the
turn
signal
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
for
a
particular
time
no
lane
marking
is
de#j
tected
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.'xWhen
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC
is
inter#j rupted.'xIf
the
safety
belt
on
the
driver's
side
is
unfas#jtened.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all
function
conditions
are
fulfilled.
Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGray
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
on
standby.Green
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
activated.
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vehicle
within
the
lane.Yellow
flashing
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds,
if
applica#j
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Steering
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
System
interrup#j
tion
is
imminent.
The
system
reduces
the
speed
to
a
standstill
if
applicable.
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is
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that
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Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
dis#j
plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary
and
are
displayed
as
follows:SymbolDescriptionGray
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
on
standby.Green
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
activated.Depending
on
equipment,
yel#j
low
flashing
steering
wheel
sym#j
bol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds,
if
applica#j
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Depending
on
equipment,
steer#j
ing
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vehicle
within
the
lane.SymbolDescriptionYellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
System
interrup#j
tion
is
imminent.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
With
Active
Cruise
Control,
the
system
may
reduce
the
speed.
Displays
on
the
steering
wheel
The
two
LED
lights
above
the
buttons
illuminate analogously
to
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster:
'xYellow:
system
interruption
is
imminent.'xRed:
system
will
be
deactivated.
The
steering
wheel
displays
can
be
switched
on/off
if
required.
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Displays
in
the
Head-up
DisplayAll
system
information
can
also
be
displayed
inthe
Head-up
Display.
System
limits
General
information
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
meaningfully
used
in
certain
situations.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
The
sensors
cannot
detect
hand-steering
wheel
contact
in
the
following
situations:
'xDriving
with
gloves.'xProtective
covers
on
the
steering
wheel.
Narrow
lanes
When
driving
within
narrow
lanes,
the
system cannot
be
activated
or
effectively
used,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
construction
areas.'xDepending
on
the
equipment,
with
automatic
formation
of
emergency
lanes.'xWithin
city
limits.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
can
occur
under
unfav#j orable
weather
or
light
conditions:
'xPoorer
recognition
of
vehicles
and
lane
mark#jings.'xShort-term
interruptions
for
vehicles
that
are
already
recognized.
Examples
of
unfavorable
weather
or
light
condi#j tions:
'xWet
conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive
attentively,
and
react
to
the
current
trafficsituation.
If
necessary,
intervene
actively,
for
in#j
stance
by
braking,
steering
or
evading.
Driver
Attention
CameraAlways
monitor
the
traffic
conditions.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
detects
whether
or
not
the
driver
is
paying
attention
to
the
traffic conditions.
The
Driver
Attention
Camera
may
not
be
fully functional
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
Driver
Attention
Camera
is
covered
by
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xWhen
the
driver
is
wearing
infrared
imperme#j able
sunglasses.
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
Concept
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
supports
the driver
with
vehicle
control
in
traffic
jam
situations.
Steering
support
takes
place
without
the
driveractively
steering.
General
informationThe
system
uses
the
sensors
of
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant.
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Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
the
traffic
situation
closely,
be
ready
to
take
over
steering
and
braking
at
any
time,
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
State
laws
differ
and
the
use
of
this
function
may
violate
the
law.
Before
use,
check
your
state
and
local
laws.
Additionally,
the
notices
for
the
Steering
and
Lane
Control
Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
Steering
and
Lane
Control
Assistant,
refer
to
page
250.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
functional
requirements
of
the
steering and
traffic
jam
assistant
are
fulfilled.
Functional
requirements,
refer
to
page
252.'xThe
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
is
ac#j
tive.'xThe
function
is
only
available
on
certain
street
types,
e.g.
freeways.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cy#j
clists.'xSufficient
lane
width.'xLane
markings
and
a
vehicle
driving
ahead are
detected.'xSpeed
less
than
approx.
40
mph/60
km/h.'xThe
Driver
Attention
Camera
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
detects
that
the
driver
is
paying
attention
to
the
traffic.'xWhen
traveling
to
countries
outside
of
the country
of
origin
of
the
vehicle,
ExtendedTraffic
Jam
Assistant
must
be
available
in
the
respective
country.
Switching
on
As
soon
as
all
functional
requirements
are
met,
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant will
be
displayed
as
an
additional
symbolin
the
function
bar.
The
toolbar
is
dis#jplayed
at
the
bottom
of
the
instrument
cluster.
Select
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
with
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
symbol
for
Extended
Traffic
Jam
Assistant
is
shown
in
green.
Two
green
LED
lights
are
illuminated
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
is shown
in
green.
The
system
begins
to
assist
the
driver
with
vehi#j
cle
control.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.Indicator
light
white:
system
is
ready.Gray
indicator
light:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.
Alternative
displays
Depending
on
the
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