2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Warning
A
vehicle
that
is
raised
on
a
vehicle
jack
may
fall off
of
the
jack
if
lateral
forces
are
exerted
on
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
While
the
vehicle
is
raised,
do
not
ex#jert
lateral
forces
on
the
vehicle
or
pull
abruptly
on
the
vehicle.
Have
a
stuck
wheel
removed
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Securing
the
vehicle
against
rolling
General
information
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
to
addi#j
tionally
secure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away
when
changing
a
wheel.
On
a
level
surface
Place
wheel
chocks
or
other
suitable
objects
in
front
and
behind
the
wheel
that
is
diagonal
to
the wheel
to
be
changed.
On
a
slight
downhill
gradient
If
you
need
to
change
a
wheel
on
a
slight
down#j
hill
grade,
place
chocks
and
other
suitable
ob#j
jects,
for
instance
rocks,
under
the
wheels
of
both
the
front
and
rear
axles
against
the
rolling
direction.
Lug
bolt
lock
Concept
The
wheel
lug
bolts
have
a
special
coding.
The lug
bolts
can
only
be
released
with
the
adapter
which
matches
the
coding.
Overview The
adapter
of
the
lug
bolt
lock
is
in
the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
or
in
a
storage
compartment
close to
the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit.
'xLug
lock
bolt,
arrow
1.'xAdapter,
arrow
2.
Unscrewing
1.Attach
the
adapter
to
the
lug
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3.Remove
the
adapter
after
unscrewing
the
lug
bolt.
Screwing
on
1.Attach
the
adapter
to
the
lug
lock
bolt.
If
nec#j
essary,
turn
the
adapter
until
it
fits
on
the
lug lock
bolt.2.Screw
on
the
lug
lock
bolt.
The
tightening
torque
is
140
Nm.3.Remove
the
adapter
and
stow
it
after
screw#j
ing
on
the
lug
bolt.
Preparing
the
vehicle
'xPark
the
vehicle
on
solid
and
non-slip
ground at
a
safe
distance
from
traffic.'xSwitch
on
the
hazard
warning
system.'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xEngage
a
gear
or
move
the
selector
lever
toposition
P.'xAs
soon
as
permitted
by
the
traffic
flow,
have
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
vehicle and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the
im#j
mediate
area
in
a
safe
place,
such
as
behind
a
guardrail.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
get
wheel
change
tools
and,
if
necessary,
the
emergency
wheel
from
the
vehicle.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
or
port#j able
hazard
warning
light
at
an
appropriatedistance.'xSecure
the
vehicle
additionally
against
rolling.'xLoosen
the
lug
bolts
a
half
turn.Jacking
points
for
the
vehicle
jack
The
jacking
points
for
the
vehicle
jack
are
lo#j cated
at
the
indicated
positions.
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Jacking
up
the
vehicle
Warning
Hands
and
fingers
can
be
jammed
when
using
the
vehicle
jack.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Com#j
ply
with
the
described
hand
position
and
do
not change
this
position
while
using
the
vehicle
jack.
1.Hold
the
vehicle
jack
with
one
hand,
arrow
1, and
grasp
the
vehicle
jack
crank
or
lever
withyour
other
hand,
arrow
2.2.Insert
the
vehicle
jack
into
the
rectangular
re#jcess
of
the
jacking
point
closest
to
the
wheel
to
be
changed.3.Extend
the
vehicle
jack
by
turning
the
vehicle
jack
crank
or
lever
clockwise.4.Take
your
hand
away
from
the
vehicle
jack
as soon
as
the
vehicle
jack
is
under
load
andcontinue
turning
the
vehicle
jack
crank
orlever
with
one
hand.5.Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
jack
foot
standsvertically
and
at
a
right
angle
beneath
the
jacking
point.6.Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
jack
foot
stands vertically
and
perpendicularly
beneath
the
jacking
point
after
extending
the
vehicle
jack.7.Crank
the
vehicle
up,
until
the
vehicle
jack
is with
the
entire
surface
on
the
ground
and
the
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Mounting
a
wheel
Warning
Unsuitable
wheel
studs,
such
as
single-section wheel
studs,
may
loosen
or
come
off.
The wheel
may
come
loose
during
driving.
There
isa
risk
of
accident.
Use
only
two-section
wheelstuds
that
have
been
categorized
as
suitable
for
the
respective
wheel
type
by
the
manufac#j
turer
of
the
vehicle.
Mount
one
emergency
wheel
only,
as
required.
1.Unscrew
the
lug
bolts.2.Remove
the
wheel.3.Put
the
new
wheel
or
emergency
wheel
on and
screw
in
at
least
two
lug
bolts
in
a
cross#jwise
pattern
until
hand-tight.
When
non-original
light-alloy
wheels
of
the
vehicle
manufacturer
are
mounted,
the
ac#j
companying
lug
bolts
may
have
to
be
used
as well.4.Hand-tighten
the
remaining
lug
bolts
and
tighten
all
lug
bolts
well
in
a
crosswise
pat#j tern.5.Turn
the
vehicle
jack
crank
counterclockwise
to
retract
the
vehicle
jack
and
lower
the
vehi#j
cle.6.Remove
the
vehicle
jack
and
stow
it
securely.
After
the
wheel
change
1.Tighten
the
lug
bolts
crosswise.
The
tighten#j
ing
torque
is
101
lbs
ft/140
Nm.2.Stow
the
nonworking
wheel
in
the
cargo
area,
if
necessary.
The
nonworking
wheel
cannot
be
stored
un#j
der
the
cargo
floor
panel
because
of
its
size.3.Check
tire
inflation
pressure
at
the
next
op#j
portunity
and
correct
as
needed.4.Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
Reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
again.5.Check
to
make
sure
the
lug
bolts
are
tight
with
a
calibrated
torque
wrench.6.Have
the
damaged
tire
replaced
at
the
near#j est
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Emergency
wheel
Concept
In
the
event
of
a
flat
tire,
the
emergency
wheel
can
be
used
in
place
of
the
wheel
with
the
defec#j
tive
tire.
The
emergency
wheel
is
only
intended
for
temporary
use
until
the
defective
tire/wheel has
been
replaced.
General
information Mount
one
emergency
wheel
only.
Also
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
of
the
emergency
wheel
in
the
cargo
area
regularly,
and
correct
it
as
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
The
emergency
wheel
has
particular
dimen#j
sions.
When
driving
with
an
emergency
wheel,
changed
driving
properties
may
occur,
for
in#j
stance
reduced
lane
stability
when
braking,
lon#j ger
braking
distance,
and
changed
self-steeringproperties
in
the
limit
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
ac#j
cident.
Drive
moderately
and
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.
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Overview
The
emergency
wheel
and
the
wheel
changetools
are
located
in
the
cargo
area
under
thecargo
floor
panel.
Removing
the
emergency
wheel
1.Fold
the
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
third
seatrows
down.2.Fold
the
cargo
area
floor
up
to
the
end
posi#jtion.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo
floor
panel
is
engaged.3.Remove
the
cover,
arrow
1.
To
do
this,
re#j lease
the
quick
release
fastener,
arrows
2,
on
both
sides
of
the
cover.4.Slacken
the
luggage
strap
at
the
clasp,
ar#j
row
1,
but
do
not
release
completely.5.Pull
the
luggage
strap
back
toward
the
load#j
ing
edge
trim
over
the
spare
tire.6.If
necessary,
open
the
lower
tailgate.7.Remove
the
emergency
wheel
with
tool
holder
from
the
storage
well,
arrow
2.
Inserting
the
emergency
wheel
1.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.2.If
necessary,
open
the
lower
tailgate.3.Place
the
emergency
wheel
with
tool
fixture into
the
storage
well.4.Tie
the
ratchet
strap.
Make
sure
that
it
is
cor#jrectly
and
firmly
seated.5.Insert
the
cover
and
tighten
the
quick
releasefasteners.6.Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
downward.7.If
necessary,
fold
the
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Engine
compartmentVehicle
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.,
dueto
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.
Overview
Engines
with
4
or
6
cylinders
1Vehicle
identification
number2Filler
neck
for
washer
fluid3Jump-starting,
negative
battery
terminal4Jump-starting,
positive
battery
terminal5Oil
filler
neck6Coolant
reservoir,
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8-cylinder
engine1Filler
neck
for
washer
fluid2Jump-starting,
negative
battery
terminal3Jump-starting,
positive
battery
terminal4Coolant
reservoir,
engine5Coolant
reservoir,
auxiliary
cooling6Oil
filler
neck7Vehicle
identification
numberHood
Safety
information
Warning
Improperly
executed
work
in
the
engine
com#j
partment
can
damage
vehicle
components
and impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
anaccident
and
damage
to
property.
Have
work
inthe
engine
compartment
performed
by
a
deal#jer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Warning
The
engine
compartment
accommodates
mov#j
ing
components.
Certain
components
in
the engine
compartment
can
also
move
with
the
vehicle
switched
off,
for
instance
the
radiator
fan.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
reach
into
the
area
of
moving
parts.
Keep
articles
of
cloth#j
ing
and
hair
away
from
moving
parts.
Warning
There
are
protruding
parts,
for
instance
locking
hook,
on
the
inside
of
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
If
the
hood
is
open,
pay
attention
to protruding
parts
and
keep
clear
of
these
areas.
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Warning
An
incorrectly
locked
hood
can
open
while
driv#j
ing
and
restrict
visibility.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j dent.
Stop
immediately
and
correctly
close
the
hood.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
opening
and
closing
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
hood
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
the wiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
NOTICE
When
the
hood
is
closed,
it
must
engage
on both
sides.
Pressing
again
can
damage
the
hood.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property. Open
the
hood
again
and
then
close
it
energet#j
ically.
Avoid
pressing
again.
Opening
1.Pull
lever,
arrow
1.
Hood
is
unlocked.2.After
the
lever
is
released,
pull
the
lever
again, arrow
2.
Hood
can
be
opened.3.Be
careful
of
protruding
parts
on
the
hood.
Closing
Energetically
close
the
hood
from
approx.
20
in/50
cm.
The
hood
must
engage
on
both
sides.
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