2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Plastic
components
NOTICE
Cleansers
that
contain
alcohol
or
solvents,
such as
lacquer
thinners,
heavy-duty
grease
remov#j
ers,
fuel,
or
such,
can
damage
plastic
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Do
not
soak
the
roofliner.
Safety
belts
Warning
Chemical
cleansers
can
destroy
the
safety
belt
webbing.
Missing
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the safety
belts.
Dirty
belt
straps
impede
the
reeling
action
and
thus
have
a
negative
impact
on
safety.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the
installed
belt
straps.
Safety
belts
should
only
be
allowed
to
retract
if
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
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
mats
that
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
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
The
floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
car's
in#j
terior
for
cleaning.
If
the
floor
carpets
are
very
dirty,
clean
with
a
mi#j
crofiber
cloth
and
water
or
a
textile
cleaner.
To prevent
matting
of
the
carpet,
rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
only.
Mount
for
trailer
hitch
Keep
the
mount
clean.
Regularly
grease
or
oil
bearings
and
sliding
surfa#j
ces
with
resin-free
greases
or
oils.
Before
using
steam
cleaners
or
high
pressure
cleaners
on
the
vehicle,
remove
the
ball
head
and
insert
the
cover
into
the
mount.
Sensors
and
camera
lenses
To
clean
sensors
and
camera
lenses,
use
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
deter#j
gent.
Displays,
screens,
and
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Display
NOTICE
Chemical
cleansers,
moisture
or
fluids
of
any kind
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
NOTICE
The
surface
of
displays
can
be
damaged
with
improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
pressure
that
is
too
high
and
do
not
use
any
scratching
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
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Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Dis#jplay
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and
commercially
available
dish-washing
soap.
Long-term
vehicle
storage
When
the
vehicle
is
shut
down
for
longer
than three
months,
special
measures
must
be
taken.Further
information
is
available
from
a
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Technical
dataVehicle
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.
General
information
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
the
Owner's
Manual
are
used
as
guidance
values.
The
vehicle-specific
data
can
deviate
from
this,
for
instance
due
to
the
selected
special
equip#j
ment,
country
version
or
country-specific
meas#jurement
method.
Detailed
values
can
be
found
in
the
approval
documents,
on
labels
on
the
vehicle
or
can
be
obtained
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Dimensions
The
dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the model
version,
equipment
or
country-specificmeasurement
method.
The
specified
heights
do
not
take
into
account
attached
parts,
for
instance
a
roof
antenna,
roofracks
or
spoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
in#j
stance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipment,
tires,
load
and
chassis
version.
BMW
X7Width
with
mirrorsin/mm87.3/2,218Width
without
mirrorsin/mm78.7/2,000Heightin/mm70.7-71.1/1,797-1,805Lengthin/mm203.3-203.3/5,164-5,165Wheelbasein/mm122.2/3,105Smallest
turning
radius
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Weights


X7
xDrive40iApproved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg7,022/3,185Loadlbs/kg1,208/548Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg3,086/1,400Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg4,134/1,875


X7
M50i
powered
by
BMW
MApproved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg7,319/3,320Loadlbs/kg1,179/535Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg3,263/1,480Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg4,123/1,870
Trailer
towing


X7
xDrive40iTrailer
load
without
brakeslbs/kg1,653/750a)
Trailer
load
with
brakes
on
uphill
grades
of
up
to
12
%
b)
Trailer
load
with
brakes
on
uphill
grades
of
up
to 12
%lbs/kg
lbs/kg5,952/2,700
7,507/3,405Maximum
drawbar
nose
weightlbs/kg606/275Approved
rear
axle
load,
towing
vehiclelbs/kg4,134/1,875Approved
gross
vehicle
weight,
towing
vehiclelbs/kg7,022/3,185a)
The
trailer
load
only
applies
to
vehicles
with
a
mount
for
trailer
hitches
retrofitted
by
BMW. b)
The
trailer
load
only
applies
to
vehicles
with
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X7
M50i
powered
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BMW
MTrailer
load
without
brakeslbs/kg1,653/750a)
Trailer
load
with
brakes
on
uphill
grades
of
up
to
12
%
b)
Trailer
load
with
brakes
on
uphill
grades
of
up
to 12
%lbs/kg
lbs/kg5,952/2,700
7,507/3,405Maximum
drawbar
nose
weightlbs/kg606/275Approved
rear
axle
load,
towing
vehiclelbs/kg4,123/1,870Approved
gross
vehicle
weight,
towing
vehiclelbs/kg7,319/3,320a)
The
trailer
load
only
applies
to
vehicles
with
a
mount
for
trailer
hitches
retrofitted
by
BMW. b)
The
trailer
load
only
applies
to
vehicles
with
a
factory-installed
mount
for
trailer
hitches.
Capacities


BMW
X7Fuel
tank,
approx.US
gal/liters21.9/83.0Observe
further
information
on
fuel
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AppendixGeneral
information
Any
updates
to
the
Owner's
Manual
of
the
vehi#j
cle
are
listed
here.
Updates
made
after
the editorial
deadline
The
following
chapters
were
updated
in
the
printed
version
of
the
Owner's
Manual
after
the
editorial
deadline
for
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
had
closed:
'xOperation:
driver
assistance
systems:
Speed
Limit
Assistant.'xOperation:
driver
assistance
systems:
lane
change
with
active
guidance:
lane
change.'xDriving
tips:
things
to
remember
when
driv#j
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roof-mounted
luggage
rack.'xMobility:
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Everything
from
A
to
ZIndex0-9 3D
View,
see
Surround
View
268

48V
technology,
see
Mild
Hybrid
technol#j ogy
405

6-seater
120

A ABS
Antilock
Braking
System
230

Acceleration
Assistant,
see
Launch
Control
159

Accessories
and
parts
8

Accident
prevention,
see
Active
Protection
227

ACC,
see
Active
Cruise
Control
240

Activated
charcoal
filter
299

Activation,
trailer
towing
349

Active
comfort
chassis,
see
Executive
Drive Pro
292

Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function ACC
240

Active
damping
control,
see
Adaptive
suspen#j sion
292

Active
Guard
Plus,
see
Intelligent
Safety
193

Active
Guard,
see
Intelligent
Safety
193

Active
M
Sport
differential
233

Active
PDC,
see
Emergency
brake
function
264

Active
Protection
227

Active
roll
stabilization
292

Active
seat
ventilation
134

Active
Steering,
integral
235

Active
voice
processing,
voice
activation
50

Adaptive
brake
assistant
230

Adaptive
Light
Control
184

ADAPTIVE,
see
Driving
Dynamics
Control
147

Adaptive
suspension
292

Additives,
engine
oil
types
396

Adjusting
contents,
iDrive
46

Adjusting
engine
sound
293

Adjusting
sound
of
the
engine
293

Adjustments,
steering
wheel
130
Airbags
189

Airbags,
indicator
and
warning
light
191

Air
circulation,
see
Recirculated-air
mode
297

air
conditioning,
climate
296

Air
distribution,
manual
298

Air
drying,
see
air
conditioning
296

Air
flow,
automatic
climate
control
298

Air
outlets,
see
Ventilation
299

Air
pressure,
tires
360

Air
quality
294

Air
suspension,
see
Two-axle
ride
level
con#j trol
287

Alarm
system
106

Alarm,
unintentional
107

All-season
tires,
see
Winter
tires
367

All-wheel-drive,
see
xDrive
232

Amazon
Alexa
Car
Integration
52

Ambient
air
package
311

Ambient
light
187

Android
Auto,
connection
to
the
vehicle
76

Android
Auto
preparation,
connection
to
the
ve#j hicle
76

Android
Auto
preparation,
smartphone
integra#j tion
76

Animal
detection,
see
Night
Vision
208

Antifreeze,
see
Washer
fluid
398

Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
230

Anti-slip
control,
see
DSC
230

Anti-theft
protection,
lug
bolt
lock
385

Apple
CarPlay
preparation,
connection
to
the
ve#j hicle
76

Apple
CarPlay
preparation,
smartphone
integra#j tion
76

Approach
control
warning
with
City
braking
func#j tion
194

Apps,
see
Owner's
Handbook
for
Navigation,
En#j tertainment,
Communication
6

Armrest
heating
132

Ashtray
317
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