2022 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#j
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j
er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Upper
speed
limit
If
the
vehicle
speed
exceeds
approx.
155
mph/250
km/h,
the
system
is
deactivated
temporarily.
If
the
vehicle
speed
falls
below
approx. 155
mph/250
km/h,
the
system
once
again
re#j
sponds
according
to
the
setting.
System
limits
of
the
sensors Additional
information:
'xRadar
sensors,
refer
to
page
36.'xOn
vehicles
with
side
collision
warning:
cam#j
eras,
refer
to
page
35.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
be
limited
in
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'xWhen
a
vehicle
is
approaching
at
a
speed
much
faster
than
your
own.'xIn
tight
curves
or
on
narrow
roads.'xThe
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up
or
covered,
for
instance
by
stickers.
For
vehicles
with
side
collision
mitigation,
the steering
intervention
can
be
limited,
for
instance
in
the
following
situation:
'xIn
the
event
of
missing,
worn,
poorly
visible,
merging,
diverging,
or
multiple
lane
markings
such
as
in
construction
areas.'xWith
lane
boundaries
that
are
covered
in
snow,
ice,
dirt
or
water.'xWith
lane
boundaries
that
are
not
white.'xWith
lane
boundaries
that
are
covered
by
ob#j
jects.'xWhen
driving
very
close
to
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.'xIf
the
camera
is
impaired.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
when
the
system
is
not
fully
functional.
Displaying
warnings Depending
on
the
selected
warning
settings,
e.g.,
warning
time,
more
or
fewer
warnings
can
be
displayed.
However,
there
may
also
be
an
ex#j
cess
of
premature
warnings
of
critical
situations.
Side
collision
mitigation
Principle The
side
collision
warning
helps
to
avoid
immi#j
nent
side
collisions.
General
information
Radar
sensors
monitor
the
space
next
to
the
ve#j
hicle
when
traveling
faster
than
a
minimum speed
of
up
to
approx.
130
mph/210
km/h.
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The
minimum
speed
is
country-specific
and
isdisplayed
in
the
menu
for
the
intelligent
Safety
systems.
The
front
camera
determines
the
lane
marking
positions.
If,
for
instance,
another
vehicle
is
detected
next to
the
vehicle
and
if
there
is
a
risk
of
collision
with
this
vehicle,
the
system
helps
avoid
the
collision.
For
this
purpose,
the
system
issues
a
warning
with
a
blinking
LED
in
the
exterior
mirror
and
a
vi#j
brating
steering
wheel.
If
necessary,
the
system
will
carry
out
an
active
steering
intervention.
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.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Functional
requirement
The
camera
must
detect
the
lane
markings
for
the
side
collision
mitigation
with
steering
inter#j vention
to
be
active.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
by
the
following
sen#j
sors:
'xCameras
behind
the
windshield.'xRadar
sensors,
side,
front.'xRadar
sensors,
side,
rear.
Additional
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
35.
Turning
on/off Turning
on
automatically
The
side
collision
mitigation
activates
automati#j
cally
after
departure
if
the
function
was
switched
on
at
the
completion
of
the
last
trip.
Switching
on
manually Press
the
button.
The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tem
is
displayed.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
were
switched
off,
all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
"Configure
INDIVIDUAL":
depending
on
the equipment
version,
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#jtems
can
be
individually
configured.
The
individ#j
ual
settings
are
activated
and
stored.
As
soon
as
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setting
is
changed
on
the
menu,
all
settings
of
the
menu
are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.The
following
settings
are
switched
be#j
tween:
"ALL
ON":
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL":
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
systems
cannot
be
indi#j
vidually
switched
off.
Manual
switching
off Press
and
hold
this
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
lights
up
green:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.Button
lights
up
orange:
some
Intelli#j
gent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off or
currently
unavailable.Button
does
not
light
up:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
Setting
the
intensity
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Steering
Wheel
Feedback"5."Vibration
intensity"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
applied
to
all
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tems.
Warning
function
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
Acute
warning If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision,
the
light
in
the
exte#j
rior
mirror
flashes
and
the
steering
wheel
vi#j
brates.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
at
the
same
time.
If
necessary,
an
active
steering
intervention
takes
place
to
prevent
the
collision
and
maintain
the vehicle
within
its
own
lane.
The
steering
intervention
can
be
noticed
on
the
steering
wheel
and
can
be
manually
overridden
at
any
time.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#jtions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
Additional
information:
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'xCameras,
refer
to
page
35.'xRadar
sensors,
refer
to
page
36.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
be
limited
in
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'xWhen
a
vehicle
is
approaching
at
a
speed
much
faster
than
your
own.'xIn
tight
curves
or
on
narrow
roads.'xIn
the
event
of
missing,
worn,
poorly
visible,
merging,
diverging,
or
multiple
lane
markings
such
as
in
construction
areas.'xWith
lane
boundaries
that
are
covered
in
snow,
ice,
dirt
or
water.'xWith
lane
boundaries
that
are
covered
by
ob#j
jects.'xWhen
driving
very
close
to
the
vehicle
in
front
of
you.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
when
the
system
is
not
fully
functional.
Rear-end
collisionpreparation
Principle
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
national-mar#j
ket
version,
the
rear-end
collision
preparation
can react
to
vehicles
approaching
from
behind.
General
information
Radar
sensors
monitor
the
area
behind
the
vehi#jcle.
When
a
vehicle
approaches
from
the
rear
at
a certain
speed,
the
system
can
react
as
as
fol#j
lows:
'xWhere
applicable,
the
hazard
warning
flashers
will
be
switched
on.'xWhere
applicable,
the
PreCrash
functions
are
triggered.
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.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
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OverviewSensors
The
system
is
controlled
by
the
following
sen#j
sors:'xRadar
sensors,
side,
rear.
Additional
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
35.
Switching
on/off The
system
is
automatically
active
when
the
ve#j
hicle
is
turned
on.
The
system
is
deactivated
in
the
following
situa#j tions:
'xWhen
driving
in
reverse.
System
limits
System
limits
of
the
sensors Additional
information:
'xRadar
sensors,
refer
to
page
36.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xWhen
a
vehicle
is
approaching
at
a
speed
much
faster
than
your
own.'xThe
approaching
vehicle
is
approaching slowly.
If
equipped
with
Equipment
Stop
Assistant
Principle
If
the
driver
is
no
longer
fit
to
drive,
the
Emer#j gency
Stop
Assistant
helps
to
safely
bring
the
vehicle
to
a
standstill.
General
information
The
emergency
stop
function
is
not
triggered
automatically.
The
emergency
stop
function
can
only
be
triggered
manually
by
the
occupants.
When
the
system
is
activated,
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
in
its
own
lane
by
use
of
lane
guidance.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version
and
na#j
tional
market
version,
the
system
includes
a
lane
change
function.
With
lane
change
function:
on
motorways
or
mo#j
torway-like
roads,
the
system
steers
the
vehicle
to
the
side
of
the
road
or
shoulder
where
possi#j
ble.
On
other
roads
or
under
high
traffic
condi#j
tions,
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
on
the
actual
road.
Overview
Parking
brake
Functional
requirements
'xThe
function
can
be
activated
at
speeds
of
approx.
6
mph/10
km/h
up
to
approx.
155
mph/250
km/h.'xWith
lane
change
function:
lane
changes
are
executed
when
the
traffic
situation
allows.
Activating
the
emergency
stop
function
Pull
the
switch
for
the
parking
brake
briefly
to
activate
the
emergency
stop
function.
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'xWith
lane
change
function:
releasing
the
switch
may
trigger
an
automatic
lane
change.'xThe
system
will
take
control
of
the
vehicle
for
a
maximum
of
2
minutes.'xThe
hazard
warning
system
is
switched
on.'xAn
emergency
call
is
triggered.
Canceling
the
emergency
stop
function
The
driver
can
cancel
the
emergency
stop
func#j
tion
by
actively
taking
control
of
the
vehicle
throughout
the
entire
process.
For
instance,
the
emergency
stop
function
will be
canceled
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
steering.'xWhen
blinking.'xWhen
depressing
the
accelerator
pedal.'xWhen
switching
off
the
hazard
warning
sys#jtem.'xWhen
canceling
the
Emergency
Request.'xWhen
switching
the
selector
lever
position
at
standstill.'xWhen
the
switch
of
the
parking
brake
is pressed.
At
standstill
As
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
system
will
carry
out
the
following
settings:
'xThe
vehicle
is
secured
against
rolling
away.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on.'xThe
central
locking
system
is
unlocked.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
IconStatusEmergency
Stop
function
active.Without
lane
change
function:IconStatusGreen
steering
wheel
symbol:
When
lane
markings
are
detected,
the
system
keeps
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.Gray
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
guidance
is
briefly
interrupted.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
When
lane
markings
are
detected,
the
system
keeps
the
vehicle
in
the
lane.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
sig#j
nal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
Interruption
of
lane
guidance
is
imminent.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
sig#j
nal
sounds:
Lane
guidance
is
switched
off.
System
limits
Use
the
system
only
in
the
event
of
a
driver
fail#jure.
The
system
cannot
replace
the
driving
perform#j ance
of
a
driver
who
is
fit
to
drive.
BMW
Drive
Recorder
Principle
The
BMW
Drive
Recorder
stores
brief
video
re#j cordings
of
the
vehicle
surroundings,
e.g.,
to
document
surrounding
traffic.
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General
informationThere
are
various
ways
for
storing
video
record#j
ings:'xAutomatic
storage
of
the
recording.
The
function
allows
the
documentation
of
the
event
of
an
accident.'xManual
storage
of
the
recording.
The
function
allows
the
documentation
of
traffic
situations.
The
system
records
up
to
20
seconds
before
and
after
the
activation
of
the
storage.
Cameras
of
the
assistance
systems
are
used,
for instance
Panorama
View.
Additionally,
the
following
parameters
are
stored
for
the
trip:
'xDate.'xTime.'xVehicle
speed.'xGlobal
Positioning
System
coordinates.
Data
protection
The
permissibility
of
recording
and
using
video
recordings
is
contingent
upon
the
statutory
regu#j
lations
of
the
country
in
which
the
system
is
to
be
used.
The
user
is
responsible
for
the
use
of
the
system
and
compliance
with
the
respective
regulations.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
confirming
there
are
no
statutory
or
regulatory
constraints
on
use
of
the
system
in
your
state
or country
prior
to
the
initial
use.
In
addition,
the
laws
with
respect
to
use
of
the
system
should
be
verified
in
regular
intervals,
especially
when
bor#j
ders
are
frequently
crossed.
Other
drivers
of
the
vehicle
must
be
informed
about
the
system.
In
addition,
information
about the
system
is
required
when
handing
off
the
ve#j
hicle.
Functional
requirements'xBMW
Drive
Recorder
is
activated.'xPrivacy
Policy
accepted.'xRecording
type
selected.'xRecording
time
selected.
Activating/deactivating
the
BMW
Drive
Recorder
The
BMW
Drive
Recorder
must
be
activated
be#j
fore
the
first
use
of
the
recording
function.
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3.Accept
Privacy
Policy.4."Settings"5."Recording
allowed"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Recording
functions
Automatic
recording The
recording
is
stored
automatically
when
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
an
accident
occurrence.
Manual
recording Using
the
button Press
and
hold
this
button.
Via
iDrive
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Start
recording"
To
stop
the
recording:
"Cancel". Recording
can
also
be
started
by
selecting
the
widget
on
the
Control
Display.
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Recording
playback
and
administration
Stored
video
recordings
can
be
played
back,
ex#j
ported
and
deleted.
For
your
own
safety,
the
video
recording
is
only displayed
on
the
Control
Display
up
to
approx.2
mph/3
km/h.
In
some
national-market
versions,
the
video
recording
is
only
displayed
if
the
park#j
ing
brake
is
engaged
or
if
the
selector
lever
is
in selector
lever
position
P.1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Saved
recordings"4.Select
desired
recording.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
If
a
camera
change
occurred
during
the
record#j
ing,
different
segments
of
the
video
can
be
se#j lected.
Settings
General
information Different
settings
can
be
made.
Recording
type
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Settings"4."RECORDING
TYPE"5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Recording
time
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Settings"4.Select
the
desired
setting.
Cameras
1."Apps"2."Drive
Recorder"3."Settings"4."Camera
selection"5.Select
desired
camera.
In
case
of
an
accident,
the
system
switches
au#j tomatically
to
"All"
cameras.
If
driver
assistance
systems
are
active,
their
cam#j era
views
are
selected
automatically.
System
limits In
the
event
of
serious
accidents,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
store
recordings
if
the
damage
on
the
vehicle
is
too
great
or
the
power
supply
was
in#j
terrupted.
Active
Protection
Principle
Active
Protection
prepares
occupants
and
the vehicle
for
a
possible
accident
in
critical
driving
or collision
situations.
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment
and
national-mar#j
ket
version,
Active
Protection
consists
of
various PreCrash
functions.
The
system
is
used
to
detect
certain
critical
driv#j
ing
situations
that
might
lead
to
an
accident.
This includes
the
following
critical
driving
situations:
'xEmergency
stop.'xSevere
understeering.'xSevere
oversteering.
Certain
functions
of
several
systems
can,
withinthe
system
limits,
lead
to
Active
Protection
trig#j
gering:
'xForward
Collision
Warning:
automatic
brake
intervention.'xFront
collision
mitigation:
Brake
AssistantSeite
216CONTROLSSafety216
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for
Part
no.
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