2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Warning
A
cargo
cover
that
snaps
back
quickly
can
jam
body
parts
or
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
let
the
cargo
cover
snap
back
into
place.
Warning
An
incorrectly
inserted
cargo
cover
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
ma#j neuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
the
cargo
cover
is
securely
engaged
in
the
brackets.
Cargo
cover
behind
the
second
row
of
seats
Remove
from
the
storage
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
1.Remove
side
covers.
Side
covers,
refer
to
page
333.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Raise
the
cargo
cover
slightly.4.Slide
the
cargo
cover
as
far
to
the
right
as
possible.5.Raise
the
left
cargo
cover
and
guide
it
past the
trim
panel.
Installing
1.Fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
of
the
third
row
ofseats
forward.
Fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forward,
refer
to
page
122.2.If
necessary,
remove
the
cargo
cover
behind
the
third
row
of
seats.3.Closing
the
lower
tailgate.4.Remove
covers
from
brackets.5.Remove
the
cargo
cover
from
the
recess
un#j
der
the
cargo
floor
panel.6.Insert
the
cargo
cover
into
the
brackets
from the
top,
arrows.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo
cover
is
positioned correctly
in
the
brackets
and
that
the
clasps
click
into
the
locked
position.
The
cargo
cover
was
inserted
correctly
when
a
green
color
code
is
visible
on
the
release
but#j
tons.
If
a
green
color
coding
is
not
visible,
pro#j ceed
as
follows:
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the
cargo
cover
and
insert
it
again.'xPush
the
release
button
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Closing
Pull
out
the
cargo
cover,
arrow
1,
and
hook
bothsides
into
the
brackets,
arrow
2.
Removing
1.Press
the
release
button,
arrow
1,
on
both
sides
and
pull
the
cargo
cover
out
to
the
top,
arrow
2.2.Insert
the
covers
on
the
brackets.
Stowing
1.Remove
side
covers.
Side
covers,
refer
to
page
333.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Stow
the
cargo
cover
as
far
to
the
right
as
possible
and
lower
it
on
the
left
side.4.Close
the
cargo
floor
panel.5.Closing
the
side
covers.
Cargo
cover
behind
third
seat
row
Installing
1.Remove
the
cargo
cover
from
the
recess
un#j
der
the
cargo
floor
panel.2.Slide
the
cargo
cover
forward
in
the
side
guides,
arrow.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo
cover
is
positioned
correctly
in
the
brackets
and that
the
clasps
click
into
the
locked
position.
Closing
Fold
cargo
cover
back.
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Removing
Remove
the
cargo
cover
to
the
rear,
arrow
1.
Stowing
1.Remove
the
side
cover
on
the
left
or
right. Side
covers,
refer
to
page
333.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Fold
the
rear
part
of
the
cargo
cover
forward.4.Turn
the
cargo
cover
and
stow
it
in
the
re#j
cess.5.Close
the
cargo
floor
panel
completely.6.Close
the
side
cover.
Cargo
partition
General
information
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
six
seats,
a
cargo
partition
can
be
installed
between
the
cargo
area and
the
second
seat
row.
Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
cargo
partition
can
lead
to a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
the
cargo
partition
to
secure
the
load.
Attaching
the
cargo
partition
1.If
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
seat
back#j rests
of
the
third
row
of
seats.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area,
refer
to
page
334.2.Fold
down
the
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
sec#j
ond
row
of
seats.3.Insert
cargo
cover
behind
the
second
seat
row.
Cargo
cover
behind
the
second
row
of
seats, refer
to
page
337.4.Attach
the
cargo
partition
with
the
upper
two
hooks
to
the
openings
on
the
case,
arrows
1.Make
sure
that
the
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5.Fasten
the
cargo
partition
on
the
bottom
sideof
the
case
with
the
hook
and
loop
tape.6.Fold
the
cover
caps
of
the
front
lashing
pointsopen.
Lashing
eyes,
refer
to
page
333.7.Attach
the
cargo
partition
to
the
lashing
eyes
with
the
lower
hooks,
arrows
2.8.Fold
back
the
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
sec#j
ond
row
of
seats.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet
General
information
The
flexible
cargo
net
can
also
be
used
for
se#jcuring
the
cargo.
Additional
information:
Load,
refer
to
page
332.
Attaching
the
FlexNet
1.Attach
the
FlexNet
from
the
bottom
in
the guide
of
the
cargo
cover
with
the
upper
hooks,
arrow
1.2.Fold
open
the
rear
lashing
eyes.3.Attach
the
FlexNet
in
the
lashing
eyes
with
the
lower
hooks,
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
ve#j
hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
and qualities.
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drive
can
help
improve
forward
mo#jmentum.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
unpaved
areas,
for
instance
stones
or
branches,
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
on
unpaved
terrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For
your
own
safety,
for
the
safety
of
passengersand
of
the
vehicle,
heed
the
following
points:
'xFamiliarize
yourself
with
the
vehicle
before
driving.'xDo
not
take
risks
when
driving.'xAdjust
the
speed
to
the
road
surface
condi#j tions.
The
steeper
and
more
uneven
the
road
surface,
the
slower
the
speed
should
be.'xWhen
driving
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades:
add
engine
oil
and
coolant
up
to
near
the
MAX
mark.'xOn
steep
downhill
grades,
use
Hill
Descent Control
HDC.'xAvoid
that
the
chassis
bottom
coming
in
con#j
tact
with
the
ground.
The
ground
clearance
is
no
more
than
7.8
in#j
ches/20
cm
and
can
vary
according
to
the
ve#j
hicle's
load.'xWhen
wheels
continue
to
spin,
depress
the
accelerator
pedal
sufficiently
so
that
driving stability
control
systems
can
distribute
the
driving
force
to
the
wheels.
Activate
DTC
Dy#j namic
Traction
Control
if
available.
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads,
check
wheels
and
tires
for
damage
to
maintain
driving
safety.
Clear heavy
soiling
from
the
body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
tailgate
protrudes
from
the
vehicle
and can
endanger
occupants
and
other
traffic
par#j ticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car's
in#j
terior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
tailgate
open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be
avoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
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vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual
interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
the
car's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
can
form
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of
contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,
ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
19.6
inches/50
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
matsthat
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
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