2022 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Operating
conceptDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
there
areup
to
five
main
menus
providing
access
to
the
sub-menus.Main
menuInformation/Function"Security
information"

/



Door
status.
Alarm
system
status.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time,
and
reason
for
triggering
the
alarm.

Window
status.
Glass
sunroof
status."Vehicle
information"Maintenance
indicators
of
Condition
Based
Service
CBS.
Status
of
the
roadside
parking
lights."Mobility
info"Range
with
available
fuel."Preconditioning
setting"With
parked-car
heating:
operate
parked-car
heat#j
ing.
Without
parked-car
heat#j
ing:
operate
pre-ventila#j
tion.
Stationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start."R/C
parking"Remote
Control
Parking.
Display
key
battery
General
information Follow
the
following
information:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
batterydeclines,
the
display
is
switched
off
automati#j
cally.
The
battery
must
be
recharged
so
that
the
display
can
be
switched
back
on.
The
op#jerability
of
the
standard
buttons
is
retained until
the
battery
is
completely
discharged.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hoursbefore
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
ex#j
tended
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
while
it
is
being
charged
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
discharged,
it
may
take
some
time
before
the display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
chargersavailable
on
the
market,
it
cannot
be
guaran#jteed
that
every
charger
will
function
properly.
The
charging
time
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
may
heat
up
the
charger
and
the
display
key.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
tray
may
heat
up
the
tray
and
the
display
key.
At
higher
temperatures,
the
charge
current
through
the
display
key
may
be
reduced,
and
in
isolated
cases
the
charge
process
may
be
interrupted
temporarily.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wire#j less
charging
tray,
make
sure
there
are
noobjects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging
tray.
Safety
information
Warning
When
charging
a
device
that
meets
the
Qi
standard
in
the
wireless
charging
tray,
any
metal
objects
located
between
the
device
and
the
tray
can
become
very
hot.
Placing
storage
devices
or
electronic
cards,
such
as
chip
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
signal
transmission,
between
the
device
and
the
tray may
impair
the
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
charging
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
the
device
and
the
tray.
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Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
via
the
micro-USB
charging
interface
to
a
USB
port.
In
the
center
console1.Open
the
tray
cover.2.Place
the
display
key
into
the
middle
of
the
wireless
charging
tray
in
front
of
the
cup
hold#j
ers.
Ensure
that
the
display
is
facing
up.3.Close
the
tray
cover.
LED
displays
ColorMeaningBlueThe
display
key
is
charging.
The
blue
LED
stays
illuminated
once
the
inserted
display
key
is
fully
charged.OrangeThe
display
key
is
not
charging.
Temperature
on
the
display
key
pos#j
sibly
too
high
or
foreign
object
in
charging
tray.RedThe
display
key
is
not
charging.
Contact
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.Malfunction
General
information A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
BMW
display
key
detection
by
the
vehicle
may malfunction
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
discharged.'xFault
of
the
radio
link
from
transmission
tow#j
ers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.'xFault
of
the
radio
link
from
mobile
phones
orother
electronic
devices
in
direct
proximity.'xFault
of
radio
transmission
by
a
chargingprocess
of
mobile
devices,
for
instancecharging
of
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metal
objects
or
electronic
devices.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
also
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mechanical
key.
Turning
on
drive
readiness
via
emergency
detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
display
key
with
its
rear
against
the
marked
area
on
the
steering
column.
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tention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clus#jter.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Turn
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
seconds.
If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
slightly
change
the
position
of
the
display
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
cannot
be
turned
on anymore
or
if
the
display
does
not
respond
toentries
anymore,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
following
buttons
on
the
dis#j
play
key
at
the
same
time
for
at
least
10
seconds until
the
display
is
switched
off
and
then
onagain:
'x'x
Integrated
key
General
information
The
driver's
door
can
be
locked
and
unlocked
without
the
vehicle
key
using
the
integrated
key.
Depending
on
the
national-market
version,
theintegrated
key
also
fits
the
glove
compartment.
Safety
information
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#jcle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#jtures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
NOTICE
The
door
lock
is
permanently
joined
with
the door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
When pulling
the
door
handle
with
the
integrated
keyinserted,
paint
or
the
integrated
key
can
bedamaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty,
among
other
potential
damage.
Remove
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
the
external
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
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Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock1.Pull
and
hold
the
door
handle
outward
with one
hand.2.Guide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
from
theback
under
the
cover
and
push
the
cover
out.3.Use
the
thumb
of
the
hand
on
the
door
han#jdle
to
push
the
cover
toward
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.4.Remove
the
cover.5.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
using
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
system
The
activated
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is
opened,
if
the
vehicle
has
been
un#j locked
via
the
door
lock.
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehi#j
cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
Buttons
for
the
central locking
system
General
information In
the
event
of
a
severe
accident,
the
vehicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
The
hazard
warning
sys#j tem
and
interior
lights
come
on.
Overview
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doorsclosed.
'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.'xThe
vehicle
is
not
secured
against
theft
whenlocking.
Unlocking
Press
the
button.
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Opening'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors.
Pull
the
door
opener
above
the
armrest.'xFront
doors:
pull
the
door
handle
on
the
door to
open
the
door.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.'xBack
doors:
pull
twice
on
the
door
handle
on
the
door
to
be
opened;
the
first
time
unlocks the
door,
the
second
time
opens
it.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Principle
The
vehicle
can
be
accessed
without
operating
the
vehicle
key.
Carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
e.g.,
in
your
pants
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
detects
the
vehicle
key when
it
is
in
close
proximity
or
in
the
car's
inte#jrior.
General
informationComfort
Access
supports
the
following
func#j
tions:
'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
from
the
door
handle.'xConvenient
closing.'xTouchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehi#j
cle.'xOpening
trunk
lid.'xOpening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-
touch
activation.
Functional
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outside
of
the
vehicle
near
the
doors.'xThe
next
unlocking
and
locking
cycle
is
not
possible
until
after
approx.
2
seconds.Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
unlocking
via the
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
settings:'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Grasp
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door
completely.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
was
assigned
to
the
vehicle
key,
this
driver
profile
will
be
activated
and
the
settings
that
are
stored
in
it
will
be
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.'xFolded
in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
via
the
button
in
the
car's
interior,
they
will
not
be
folded
out
when
unlocking.'xThe
rear
sun
protection
of
the
glass
sunroof is
moved
into
the
position
where
it
was
priorto
locking.'xWith
anti-theft
protection:
Anti-theft
protec#jtion
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
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LockingGeneral
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
via
the
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
Close
the
driver's
door.
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
aclosed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
for
approx.1
second
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors,
the
trunk
lid,
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xThe
rear
sun
visor
of
the
glass
sunroof
is closed.'xWith
anti-theft
protection:
Anti-theft
protec#jtion
is
switched
on.
This
prevents
the
doorsfrom
being
unlocked
using
the
lock
buttons
or
the
door
openers.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
on.Convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
a closed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
and
hold
itthere
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
In
addition
to
locking,
the
windows
and
glass sunroof
with
sun
protection
will
be
closed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in
unless
they
were
folded
in
during
locking.
The
exterior
mir#j
rors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.
Opening
the
trunk
lid
General
information
If
you
open
the
trunk
lid
via
Comfort
Access,
locked
doors
will
not
be
unlocked.
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
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Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and
up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
the
outer
side
of
the
trunk
lid.
Opening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-touch
activation
Principle
The
trunk
lid
can
be
opened
and
closed
with
no- touch
activation
using
the
vehicle
key
you
are
carrying.
Two
sensors
detect
a
forward-directed foot
motion
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
trunk
lid
is
opened
or
closed.
General
information
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Selector
lever
position
P
must
be
engaged
for
touchless
opening
of
the
trunk
lid.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
sensor
area,
the
trunk
lid
may
open
or
close
inadvertently
if
you
unin#j
tentionally
move
your
foot
or
if
a
foot
movement
is
detected.
The
sensor
has
an
approximate
range
of
5
ft/1.50
m
extending
from
the
rear
of
the
vehi#j cle.
If
you
open
the
trunk
lid
with
no-touch
activation,
locked
doors
will
not
be
unlocked.
Contactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
trunk
lid
must
be
activated
in
the
settings.
Safety
information
Warning
During
no-touch
activation,
vehicle
parts
may
be
touched,
such
as
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j
tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
moving
your foot,
make
sure
you
have
a
firm
stance
and
donot
touch
the
vehicle.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and
up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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Settings
Contactless
opening
and
closing
of
the
tailgate
can
be
switched
on
or
off.1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Tailgate"
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
ap#j prox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rearend.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
driving
direction
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
With
this
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
Before
the
trunk
lid
opens,
the
hazard
warning system
flashes.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
mo#j
tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will re-open
the
trunk
lid.
System
limits
The
detection
of
the
foot
movement
may
be
lim#j ited
due
to
the
following
external
conditions:
'xIce,
snow
or
slush
on
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.'xDirt
or
road
salt
on
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.
Movement
in
the
range
of
the
sensors
may
cause
unintended
opening
or
closing
of
the cargo
area,
for
instance
due
to
water
running
own
when
cleaning
the
vehicle
or
with
heavy
rainfall.
To
prevent
such
unintended
opening
or
closing
of
the
cargo
area
in
such
cases,
keep
the
vehicle
key
at
a
sufficient
distance
from
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.
Touchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
Principle
The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
the
driver
ap#j
proaches
the
locked
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.
When
the
driver
walks
away
from
the
unlockedvehicle
with
the
vehicle
key,
the
vehicle
will
belocked.
General
information The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
an
authorizedvehicle
key
is
detected
in
the
unlocking
zone.
The
unlocking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
of
approx.
3
ft/1
m
around
the
door
handles.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
when
the
vehicle
key leaves
the
locking
zone.
The
locking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
of
ap#j
prox.
7
ft/2
m
around
the
door
handles.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
unlocking
zone for
an
extended
period
of
time
without
move#jment,
the
vehicle
will
be
locked
automatically.
If
a
passenger
is
detected
in
the
front
passenger seat
during
locking
and
the
safety
belt
of
the
front
passenger
is
engaged
in
the
safety
belt buckle
during
locking:
'xThe
vehicle
will
be
locked
but
not
secured
against
theft.'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.Seite
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