2022 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Starting
BMW
Accident
Assistance
If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A
text
message
relating
to
BMW
Accident
Assis#j
tance
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
The
connection
can
be
established
directly:
"Contact
accident
assistance"
The
Check
Control
message
for
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
called
up
from
the
stored
Check
Control
messages
for
a
certain
length
of
time.
Additional
information:
Check
Control,
refer
to
page
158.
Starting
manually
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
con#j
tacted
independently
of
the
automatic
accident
detection
function.1."APPS"2."Installed
apps"3."BMW
Assist"4."BMW
Accident
Assistance"
Follow
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display.
A voice
connection
is
established.
Emergency
Call
Intelligent
emergency
call
Principle
In
case
of
an
emergency,
an
emergency
call
can be
triggered
automatically
by
the
system
or
man#j ually.
General
information Only
press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency.
The
Intelligent
Assist
system
establishes
a
con#j
nection
with
the
BMW
Response
Center.
For
technical
reasons,
the
Emergency
Call
can#j
not
be
guaranteed
under
unfavorable
conditions.
Overview
SOS
button.
Functional
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
Assist
system
is
functional.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
call:
the
integrated
SIM
card
in
the
vehicle
has
been
activated.
Automatic
triggering
Under
certain
conditions,
for
instance
if
the
air#j bags
trigger,
an
emergency
call
is
automatically
initiated
immediately
after
an
accident
of
corre#j
sponding
severity.
Automatic
Collision
Notifica#j
tion
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS
button.
Manual
triggering
1.Tap
the
cover.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
in
the
area
of
the
button
illuminates
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
an
emer#j
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call
has
been
initiated.
If
a
cancel
prompt
appears
on
the
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If
the
situation
allows,
wait
in
your
vehicle
untilthe
voice
connection
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
a
connection
to
the
BMW
Response
Center
has
been
estab#j
lished.
The
BMW
Response
Center
then
makes contact
with
the
occupants
of
the
vehicle
and
initiates
further
steps
to
help.
Even
if
you
are
unable
to
respond,
the
BMW Response
Center
can
take
further
steps
tohelp
you
under
certain
circumstances.
For
this
purpose,
data
that
serves
to
deter#j
mine
the
necessary
rescue
measures,
for
in#j stance
the
current
position
of
the
vehicle
when
it
can
be
determined,
is
transmitted
to
the
BMW
Response
Center.
Even
if
the
BMW
Response
Center
is
no
lon#j
ger
heard
through
the
loudspeakers,
the
BMW
Response
Center
may
still
be
able
to
hear
the
occupants
of
the
vehicle.
The
BMW
Response
Center
ends
the
emer#j
gency
call.
Malfunction
The
function
of
the
Emergency
Request
may
be
impaired.
The
LED
in
the
area
of
the
SOS
button
lights
up
for
approximately
30
seconds.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Have
it
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Jump-starting
General
information If
the
battery
is
discharged,
the
engine
can
bestarted
using
the
battery
of
another
vehicle
andtwo
jumper
cables.
Only
use
jumper
cables
withfully
insulated
clamp
handles.
Safety
information
DANGER
Contact
with
live
components
can
lead
to
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
dangerto
life.
Do
not
touch
any
components
that
are
under
voltage.
Warning
If
the
jumper
cables
are
connected
in
the
incor#j
rect
order,
sparking
may
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Pay
attention
to
the
correct
order
dur#j
ing
connection.
NOTICE
In
the
case
of
body
contact
between
the
two vehicles,
a
short
circuit
can
occur
during
jump-
starting.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
no
body
contact
occurs.
Preparation
1.Check
whether
the
battery
of
the
other
vehi#j
cle
has
a
voltage
of
12
volts.
The
voltage
in#j
formation
can
be
found
on
the
battery.2.Switch
off
the
engine
of
the
assisting
vehicle.3.Switch
off
any
electrical
components
in
both vehicles.
Starting
aid
terminals
The
starting
aid
terminal
in
the
engine
compart#j ment
acts
as
the
positive
battery
terminal.
A
special
connection
on
the
body
in
the
engine
compartment
acts
as
the
negative
battery
termi#j nal.
Additional
information:
Overview
of
engine
compartment,
refer
to
page
367.
Open
the
cover
of
the
positive
battery
terminal.
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Connecting
the
cables
Before
you
begin,
switch
off
all
unnecessary electronic
systems/components,
such
as
theradio,
on
the
assisting
and
receiving
vehicles.1.Open
the
cover
of
the
starting
aid
terminal.2.Attach
one
terminal
clamp
of
the
positive
jumper
cable
to
the
positive
battery
terminal,
or
to
the
corresponding
starting
aid
terminal of
the
vehicle
providing
assistance.3.Attach
the
terminal
clamp
on
the
other
end
ofthe
cable
to
the
positive
battery
terminal,
or
to
the
corresponding
starting
aid
terminal
of
the
vehicle
to
be
started.4.Attach
one
terminal
clamp
of
the
negative jumper
cable
to
the
negative
battery
terminal,or
to
the
corresponding
engine
or
body
ground
of
assisting
vehicle.5.Attach
the
second
terminal
clamp
to
the
neg#j
ative
battery
terminal,
or
to
the
corresponding
engine
or
body
ground
of
the
vehicle
to
be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never
use
spray
fluids
to
start
the
engine.
1.Start
the
engine
of
the
assisting
vehicle
and let
it
run
for
several
minutes
at
an
increased
idle
speed.2.Start
the
engine
of
the
vehicle
that
is
to
be
started
in
the
usual
way.
If
the
first
starting
attempt
is
not
successful, wait
a
few
minutes
before
making
another
at#j
tempt
in
order
to
allow
the
discharged
battery
to
recharge.3.Let
both
engines
run
for
several
minutes.4.Disconnect
the
jumper
cables
in
the
reverse order.
Check
the
battery
and
recharge,
if
needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
system
limits,
individual
functions
can
malfunction
during
tow-starting/towing
with
the Intelligent
Safety
systems
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
off
prior
to
tow-starting/towing.
Steptronic
transmission:
transporting
the
vehicle
General
information
The
vehicle
is
not
permitted
to
be
towed.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
be
damaged
when
towing
the
vehicle
with
a
single
lifted
axle.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
The
vehicle
should
only
be
trans#j ported
on
a
loading
platform.
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
become
damaged
when
lifting
and
securing
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
'xLift
the
vehicle
using
suitable
means.'xDo
not
lift
or
secure
the
vehicle
by
its
tow
fitting,
body
parts,
or
suspension
parts.
Pushing
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
broken-down
vehicle
from
the
haz#j
ardous
area,
it
can
be
pushed
for
a
short
dis#j
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Additional
information:
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
151.
Tow
truck
The
vehicle
should
only
be
transported
on
a loading
platform.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch
on
the
hazard
warning
system,
depend#j
ing
on
local
regulations.
If
the
electrical
system
has
failed,
clearly
identify
the
vehicle
being
towed
by
placing
a
sign
or
a
warning
triangle
in
the
rear
window.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
tow#j ing
vehicle
is
lighter
than
the
vehicle
to
be
towed,
the
tow
fitting
can
tear
off
or
it
will
not
be
possible
to
control
handling.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Make
sure
that
the
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
heavier
than
the
vehicle
to
be
towed.
NOTICE
If
the
tow
bar
or
tow
rope
is
attached
incor#j rectly,
damage
to
other
vehicle
parts
can
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Correctly
attach
the tow
bar
or
tow
rope
to
the
tow
fitting.
Tow
bar
The
tow
fittings
used
should
be
on
the
same
side
on
both
vehicles.
Should
it
prove
impossible
to
avoid
mounting
the
tow
bar
at
an
inclination,
please
follow
the
follow#j ing:
'xFree
movement
is
limited
going
around
cor#jners.'xThe
tow
bar
will
generate
lateral
forces
if
it
issecured
with
an
inclination.
Tow
rope
Observe
the
following
notes
when
using
the
tow
rope:
'xUse
nylon
ropes
or
straps,
which
will
enable
the
vehicle
to
be
towed
without
jerking.'xMake
sure
the
tow
rope
is
not
twisted
when fastening.'xCheck
the
attachment
of
the
tow
fitting
and
tow
rope
in
regular
intervals.'xDo
not
exceed
a
towing
speed
of
30
mph/50
km/h.'xDo
not
exceed
a
towing
distance
of 3
miles/5
km.'xWhen
starting
to
tow
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Tow
fitting
General
information
The
screw-in
tow
fitting
should
always
be
carried
in
the
vehicle.
The
tow
fitting
can
be
screwed
in
at
the
front
or
rear
of
the
vehicle.
The
tow
fitting
is
found
in
the
onboard
vehicle tool
kit.
Observe
the
following
notes
when
using
the
tow fitting:
'xUse
only
the
tow
fitting
provided
with
the
ve#j hicle.'xTurn
the
tow
fitting
at
least
5
turns
clockwise
and
screw
it
in
as
far
as
it
will
go.
If
necessary, tighten
with
a
suitable
object.'xAfter
use,
unscrew
the
tow
fitting
counter-clockwise.'xUse
the
tow
fitting
for
towing
on
paved
roadsonly.'xAvoid
lateral
loading
of
the
tow
fitting,
for
in#j
stance
do
not
lift
the
vehicle
by
the
tow
fit#j ting.'xCheck
the
attachment
of
the
tow
fitting
in
regular
intervals.
Additional
information:
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit,
refer
to
page
379.
Safety
information
NOTICE
If
the
tow
fitting
is
not
used
as
intended,
there
may
be
damage
to
the
vehicle
or
to
the
tow
fit#j ting.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Follow
the
notes
on
using
the
tow
fitting.
Screw
thread
for
tow
fitting
Press
on
the
mark
on
the
edge
of
the
cover
to
push
it
out.
Tow-starting
Do
not
tow-start
the
vehicle.
Start
the
engine
by
jump-starting,
if
possible.
Have
the
reasons
for
the
starting
difficulties
cor#j
rected
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Additional
information:
Jump-starting,
refer
to
page
386.
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Vehicle
CareVehicle
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.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
information Regularly
remove
foreign
objects
such
as
leaves
in
the
area
below
the
windshield
when
the
hood
is
raised.
Wash
your
vehicle
frequently,
particularly
in
win#j ter.
Intense
contamination
and
road
salt
can damage
the
vehicle.
Steam
cleaner
and
high
pressure
cleaner
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
cleaning
with
high
pressure
cleaners, components
can
be
damaged
due
to
the
pres#j sure
or
temperatures
being
too
high.
There
is
arisk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
poten#jtial
damage.
Maintain
sufficient
distance
and
donot
spray
too
long
continuously.
Follow
the
op#jerating
instructions
for
the
high
pressure
clean#jers.
Distances
and
temperature'xMaximum
temperature:
140
#

Driving
into
a
car
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
Safety
information
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
en#j
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
switch
standby
state
off
in
car
washes.
General
information
In
a
car
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll
freely.
Some
car
washes
do
not
permit
persons
in
the vehicle.
The
vehicle
cannot
be
locked
from
the outside
when
in
selector
lever
position
N.
A
sig#j
nal
sounds
when
an
attempt
is
made
to
lock
the
vehicle.
Additional
information:
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
151.
Driving
out
of
a
car
wash Ensure
that
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car.
Turn
on
drive
readiness.
Additional
information:
Drive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
40.
Headlights
Do
not
rub
wet
headlights
dry
and
do
not
use
abrasive
or
acidic
cleaning
agents.
Soak
areas
that
have
been
dirtied,
for
instance
from
insects,
with
auto
shampoo
and
wash
off with
water.
Thaw
ice
with
de-icing
spray;
do
not
use
an
ice scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After
washing
the
vehicle,
apply
the
brakes
briefly
to
dry
them;
otherwise,
braking
effect
can
be
reduced.
The
heat
generated
during
braking dries
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against
corrosion.
Completely
remove
all
residues
on
the
windows, to
minimize
loss
of
visibility
due
to
smearing
and
to
reduce
wiper
noises
and
wiper
blade
wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information
BMW
recommends
using
vehicle
care
and
cleaning
products
from
BMW.
Suitable
vehicle care
products
are
available
from
a
dealer#ss
serv#j
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
Cleansers
can
contain
substances
that
are
dan#j
gerous
and
harmful
to
your
health.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
cleaning
the
interior,
open
the
doors
or
windows.
Only
use
products
in#j tended
for
cleaning
vehicles.
Follow
the
in#j
structions
on
the
container.
Vehicle
paintwork
General
information
Regular
vehicle
care
contributes
to
driving
safety
and
value
retention.
Environmental
influences
in areas
with
elevated
air
pollution
or
natural
con#j
taminants,
such
as
tree
resin
or
pollen
can
affect the
vehicle
paintwork.
Tailor
the
frequency
and
extent
of
your
vehicle
care
to
these
influences.
Corrosive
substances
such
as
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings,
must
be
removed
im#j
mediately
to
prevent
the
finish
from
being
altered
or
discolored.
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paintworkOnly
use
cleaning
and
care
products
suitable
forvehicles
with
matte
paintwork.
Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
regularly,
using
a cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
Otherwise,
particles
of
dust
and
road
grime
chafe
in
pores
and
folds,
and
lead
to
heavy
wear
and
premature
degradation
of
the
leather
surface.
To
guard
against
discoloration,
such
as
from
clothing,
clean
leather
and
provide
leather
care
roughly
every
two
months.
Clean
light-colored
leather
more
frequently
be#j
cause
contamination
on
such
surfaces
is
sub#j
stantially
more
visible.
Use
leather
care
products;
otherwise,
dirt
and grease
will
gradually
break
down
the
protective
coating
of
the
leather
surface.
Upholstery
material
care General
informationVacuum
the
upholstery
regularly
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
If
upholstery
is
very
contaminated,
for
instance with
beverage
stains,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
micro#jfiber
cloth
with
a
suitable
interior
cleaner.
Clean
the
upholstery
down
to
the
seams
using
large
sweeping
motions.
Avoid
rubbing
the
ma#j terial
vigorously.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Open
hook
and
loop
fasteners
on
articles
of clothing
can
damage
the
seat
covers
and
other
cloth
upholstery
in
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Ensure
that
any
Velcron
fasteners
are
closed.
Caring
for
special
components
Light-alloy
wheels
When
cleaning
the
vehicle,
use
only
neutral
rim
cleaners
having
a
pH
value
from
5
to
9.
Do
not use
abrasive
cleaning
agents
or
steam
cleaners
above
140
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