2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

'xParking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
bedetected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
notbe
detected
at
all.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits.
The
limits
of
the
ultrasonic
measurement
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
apply.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
260.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Depending
on
the equipment
version:
drivingout
of
a
parking
spaceusing
the
parking
assistant
Concept
The
system
makes
driving
out
of
parallel
parking spaces
easier.
General
information
Steptronic
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
an
optimal
line
for
pulling
out
of
a
parking
space
and
takes
con#j
trol
of
the
following
functions
during
the
maneu#j
ver:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
The
vehicle
maneuvers
automatically
until
the
vehicle
reaches
a
position
in
which
the
driver
can
drive
out
of
the
parking
space
without
further steering
movements.
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
If
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
the
driver
assistance
system
can
cause
damage
due
to
covered
sen#j
sors.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
The
driver
assistance
sys#jtem
should
not
be
used
during
trailer
towing
orif
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
for
instance
bicycle
rack.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
260.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
276.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
manually
and
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
car
are
detected. The
distance
to
a
detected
curb
is
at
least
6
inches/15
cm.'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
using
the
parking
as#j
sistant
and
an
object
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
parking
space
is
at
least
2.6
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m
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'xThe
vehicle
has
been
parked
in
reverse.
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.Steptronic
transmission:
Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
to
switch
on
the
parking
assistant.3.Tilt
the
controller
to
the
right
and
activate
the parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
4.On
the
Control
Display,
confirm
the
required
direction
for
driving
out
of
the
parking
space
if
necessary.5.Steptronic
transmission:
The
system
takes
control
of
the
maneuver.
A
message
will
be
displayed
at
the
end
of
the
maneuver.6.Make
sure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits driving
out
of
the
parking
space
and
drive
off
as
usual.
The
parking
assistant
is
switched
off
auto#j
matically.
System
limits
The
limits
of
the
systems
of
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
With
Parking
Assistant:Reversing
Assistant
Concept
The
system
supports
the
driver
when
driving
in
reverse,
for
instance
when
driving
out
of
tight
or
confusing
parking
or
street
situations.
The
vehicle
stores
the
driving
movements
of
the
last
route.
This
stored
route
can
be
driven
back with
automated
steering.
General
information
The
system
takes
control
of
the
steering
when
driving
in
reverse
along
the
stored
route.
The
driver
controls
driving
the
vehicle
via
accel#j
erator
pedal
and
brake.
The
Reversing
Assistant
uses
the
control
ele#j
ments
and
sensors
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant.
Additional
information:'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
260.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
276.
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
If
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
the
driver
assistance
system
can
cause
damage
due
to
covered
sen#j
sors.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
The
driver
assistance
sys#jtem
should
not
be
used
during
trailer
towing
orif
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
for
instance
bicycle
rack.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
260.'xParking
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Functional
requirements'xDrive
forward
without
interruption
to
store
theroute.'xA
maximum
of
165
ft/50
m
will
be
stored.'xTo
store
the
route,
do
not
exceed
a
driving
speed
of
22
mph/36
km/h.'xDSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
activated.
Driving
back
with
automated
steering
1.Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary and
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3."Back-up
Assistant"
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display where
required.5.Take
your
hands
off
the
steering
wheel
and
carefully
drive
off
with
the
accelerator
pedal
and
the
brake.
When
driving
in
reverse,
pay
attention
to
the
vehicle's
surroundings,
and
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
is reached
and
take
control
of
the
vehicle,
such
as
by
shifting
to
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
stored
route,
a
signal
will
sound
and
a
request
will
be
displayed,
also
with
the
instruction
to
take
control
of
the
ve#j hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situations
such
as
the
following:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xWhen
engaging
a
forward
gear.'xDuring
activation
or
intervention
by
driving
control
systems
or
assist
systems.'xAfter
a
few
minutes
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
re#j
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steer#j
ing
angle.'xWhen
the
display
on
the
Control
Display
is cross-faded
with
messages,
e.g.,
due
to
in#j
coming
calls.
System
limits
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
maximum
speed
for
driving
in
reverse
is
limited
to
approximately
6
mph/9
km/h.
If
the
maximum
speed
is
exceeded,
a
warning
is
issued
and
the
function
may
be
canceled.'xAdditionally,
the
limits
of
the
systems
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
Different
influences
can
lead
to
side
deviations
when
driving
back
on
the
stored
route.
For
exam#j ple,
this
includes
the
following
factors:
'xSteering
movements
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary
while
storing
the
distance
covered.'xThe
speed
is
not
adapted
to
the
distance
traveled.'xRoad
characteristics,
such
as
gradients
or
in#j
clines.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diago#j nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
isdetected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possiblefrom
the
driver's
seat.
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information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitorthe
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
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.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addi#j
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
systemWith
the
button
1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

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iDrive1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Cross
Traffic
Warning"6."Activate
function"
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
park#j
ing
assistant.
Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehiclesare
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
re#j
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the camera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
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Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
yourown
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sig#jnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
re#jspective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xWhen
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
the sensors,
that
hide
cross
traffic.
If
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
tow#j
ing
is
activated,
for
instance
during
operation with
trailer
or
bicycle
rack,
cross
traffic
warning
is
not
available
for
the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
Chassis
components
The
chassis
components
are
optimized
for
the
vehicle
and
its
scope
of
application
and
thereby ensure
the
best
possible
Driving
Dynamics.
Two-axle
ride
level
control
Concept
Air
suspension
ensures
best
possible
driving
comfort
under
all
load
conditions.
Due
to
a
varia#j ble
adjustment
of
the
front
and
rear
axles,
thedamping
is
adjusted
to
the
vehicle
state.
General
information Regardless
of
the
load,
the
vehicle
will
be
main#j
tained
at
the
configured
vehicle
level.
Depending
on
the
driving
situation,
the
vehicle
level
can
be
set
to
five
levels.
'xEntry
level:
Lowest
vehicle
level
setting.
The
entry
level
can
be
set
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
with
the
following
features:'xWith
the
rocker
switch
in
the
center
con#j sole.'xWith
the
BMW
display
key.'xWith
the
button
in
the
lower
section
of
the
tailgate.
The
vehicle
will
adjust
according
to
the
se#j lected
driving
mode
at
drive-off.
'xSport
level:
Lowest
driving
level
for
driving
at
higher speeds.'xNormal
level:
Standard
level
for
normal
roads
and
speeds.'xHigh
level
1:
Slightly
elevated
vehicle
level
for
easy
terrain
at
reduced
speed.
If
necessary,
the
vehicle
will
be
lowered
at
higher
speeds.'xHigh
level
2:
Highest
driving
level
for
terrains
with
major
uneven
surfaces
in
the
lowest
speed
range.
If
necessary,
the
vehicle
will
be
lowered
at
higher
speeds.
Level
adjustment
takes
place
when
all
doors
are
closed.
Safety
information
Warning
Adjusting
the
vehicle
height
may
result
in
trap#j
ped
body
parts
or
damaged
vehicle
parts. There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
adjusting
the
vehicle
height,
make
sure
that
the
areas
of
movement
around
the
vehicle
and
at
the
wheel
housing
are
free.
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OverviewRocker
switch
in
the
vehicle
Setting
the
level
With
the
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console
Up
Push
the
rocker
switch
forward.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
vehicle
is
raised
to
next
higher
level
when
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.
Down
Pull
the
rocker
switch
backward.
The
vehicle
will
lower
by
one
level.
Display
'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
lights
up:
display
of
the
current
level.'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
is
flashing:
adjust#j ment
procedure
active.
The
vehicle
raises
or
lowers
itself.'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
flashes
fast:
the
se#j
lected
level
is
not
possible
at
this
time.'xAll
LEDs
on
the
rocker
switch
are
flashing:
system
is
initializing.
The
selected
level
will be
adjusted
after
the
initialization
where
re#jquired.
Automatic
While
driving
In
the
SPORT
driving
mode,
SPORT+
driving mode
or
at
higher
speeds,
the
vehicle
lowers
it#j
self
automatically.
When
a
set
vehicle
level
is
exited
due
to
the
speed,
the
vehicle
level
will
be
adjusted
accord#j
ing
to
the
selected
driving
mode.
In
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
When
a
loss
of
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
de#j
tected
on
a
wheel,
the
wheel
load
will
be
reduced
automatically
to
increase
the
possible
range
of
travel.
In
this
situation,
only
the
normal
level
is available.
With
the
BMW
display
key Concept
The
vehicle
level
can
be
adjusted
with
the
BMW
display
key
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
for
in#j
stance
for
easier
loading
or
as
an
entry
aid.
Setting
the
level
1.Apply
parking
brake
and
switch
drive-ready state
off
using
the
Start/Stop
button.2.Closing
the
doors.3.If
necessary,
switch
on
the
display
on
the
BMW
display
key
and
cancel
the
display
lock.
BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83.4.On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
the
fol#j
lowing
menu:
"Entry
level".5."Height
control"6.'x"Lower":
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
low#j
ers
itself
to
the
entry
level.Seite
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