2022 BMW X7 Owners Manual

'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
de#j
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
instance
pillows,
while
driving.
Active
head
restraint
In
the
event
of
a
rear-end
collision
with
a
certain
severity,
the
active
head
restraint
automatically reduces
the
distance
from
the
head.
Have
the
active
head
restraint
checked
and
if
necessary
replaced
in
the
case
of
damage
or
if
it was
exposed
to
an
accident.
Adjusting
the
height
Press
switch
up
or
down.
Adjusting
distance'xBack:
press
the
button
and
push
the
head
re#j
straint
toward
the
rear.'xForward:
pull
the
head
restraint
toward
the front.
After
setting
the
distance,
make
sure
that
thehead
restraint
engages
correctly.
Adjusting
the
side
extensions
Fold
the
side
extensions
on
the
head
restraint
forward
for
increased
lateral
support
in
the
rest#j ing
position.
Removing
The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
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Rear
head
restraints
Safety
information
Warning
Removal
or
incorrect
adjustment
of
head
re#j straints
can
cause
injuries
in
the
head
and
neck area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xBefore
driving,
install
the
removed
head
restraints
on
the
occupied
seats.'xAdjust
the
head
restraint
so
its
center
sup#j
ports
the
back
of
the
head
at
as
close
to
eye
level
as
possible.'xAdjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
re#j
straint
is
as
close
as
possible
to
the
back of
the
head.
Adjust
the
distance
via
the
backrest
tilt
as
needed.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
Warning
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
reduce
the
pro#j tective
effect
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
de#j
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
instancepillows,
while
driving.Folding
down
the
head
restraints:
basic
seat
General
information
The
outer
head
restraints
of
the
second
seat
row
and
the
head
restraints
of
the
third
seat
row
can
be
folded
down
to
improve
the
rear
field
of
vision.
Only
fold
down
the
head
restraint
if
no
one
will be
sitting
in
the
corresponding
seat.
Second
row
of
seats'xTo
the
rear:
press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
head
restraint
backward.'xForward:
fold
the
head
restraint
toward
the front
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.
Third
row
of
seats
'xBack:
fold
the
head
restraint
toward
the
rear
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.'xForward:
pull
the
loop
to
fold
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Adjusting
the
height'xTo
lower:
press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pushthe
head
restraint
down.'xTo
raise:
push
the
head
restraint
up.
After
setting
the
height,
make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.
Removing
The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
Cushions
for
head
restraints
in
the
rear:
basic
seat
Only
use
the
pillow
when
the
vehicle
is
switched off.
1.Bring
the
head
restraint
to
a
sufficiently
highposition.2.Attach
the
pillow
and
place
the
pillow
band
around
the
back
of
the
head
restraint,
ar#j
row
1.3.Close
pushbuttons,
arrow
2.Cushions
for
head
restraints
in
the
rear
in
6-seater
Only
use
the
pillow
when
the
vehicle
is
switchedoff.1.Pull
the
upper
tab
through
the
loop
on
the
top
of
the
head
restraint.2.Close
both
pushbuttons.3.Move
the
head
restraint
into
the
topmost
po#j sition.4.Close
the
pushbutton
on
the
lower
tab
andthe
pushbutton
on
the
bottom
of
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Exterior
mirrors
General
informationThe
mirror
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
more
curved
than
the
driver's
side
mirror.
The
mirror
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
The
current
exterior
mirror
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
Objects
reflected
in
the
mirror
are
closer
than
they
appear.
The
distance
to
the
road
users
be#j
hind
could
be
incorrectly
estimated,
for
in#j
stance
while
changing
lanes.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Estimate
the
distance
to
the
traffic
behind
by
looking
over
your
shoulder.
Overview
1Adjusting2Selecting
a
mirror,
Automatic
Curb
Monitor3Folding
in
and
out
Adjusting
electrically
Press
the
button.
The
selected
mirror
moves
along
with
the
button
movement.
Selecting
a
mirror
To
change
over
to
the
other
mirror:Slide
the
switch.
Malfunction
In
case
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
adjust
the
mirror
by
pressing
the
edges
of
the
mirror
glass.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTICE
Depending
on
the
vehicle
width,
the
vehicle
can
be
damaged
in
car
washes.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Before
washing,
fold
in
the
mirrors
by
hand
or
with
the
button.
Press
the
button.
Folding
is
only
possible
up
to
a
speed
of
approx.
15
mph/20
km/h.
Folding
the
mirrors
in
and
out
is
helpful
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIn
car
washes.'xOn
narrow
roads.
Mirrors
that
were
folded
in
are
folded
out
auto#j matically
at
a
speed
of
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Automatic
heating Both
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
heated
as
needed
and
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Automatic
dimming
feature The
exterior
mirror
on
the
driver's
side
is
auto#j
matically
dimmed.
Photocells
in
the
interior
mir#j
ror
are
used
to
control
this.
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Automatic
Curb
Monitor
Principle If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
mirror
glass
on
the
front
passenger
side
is
tilted
downward.
This
improves
your
view
of
the
curb
and
other
low-ly#j
ing
obstacles
when
parking,
for
instance.
Activating1.

slide
the
switch
to
the
driver's
side
mirror
position.2.Engage
selector
lever
position
R.
When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
towing is
activated,
the
Automatic
Curb
Monitor
is
deac#jtivated.
Deactivating Slide
the
switch
to
the
front
passenger's
side
mirror
position.
Interior
mirror
General
information The
interior
mirror
is
dimmed
automatically.
Photocells
are
used
for
control:
'xIn
the
mirror
glass.'xOn
the
rear
of
the
mirror.
Overview
Functional
requirements'xKeep
the
photocells
clean.'xDo
not
cover
the
area
between
the
interior
mirror
and
the
windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
Warning
Steering
wheel
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of accident.
Adjust
the
steering
wheel
while
thevehicle
is
stationary
only.
Electric
steering
wheel
adjustment
General
information
The
steering
wheel
adjustment
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
in
use.
When
a
driver
pro#j
file
is
selected,
the
position
is
accessed
automat#j
ically
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
current
steering
wheel
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
To
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle,
the
steering
wheel
moves
temporarily
into
the
upper
position.
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Adjusting
Press
the
switch
to
adjust
the
forward/back
posi#jtion
and
height
of
the
steering
wheel
to
the
seat
position.
Steering
wheel
heatingOverview
Button
for
steering
wheel
heating
Turning
on/off Press
the
button.A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
If
the
trip
is
resumed
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
an
intermediate
stop,
the
steering
wheel heating
turns
on
automatically
if
the
function
wasturned
on
at
the
completion
of
the
last
trip.
Memory
function
Principle
The
following
settings
can
be
stored
and,
if
nec#j essary,
retrieved
using
the
memory
function:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xSteering
wheel
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-up
Display.
General
information
Two
memory
locations
with
different
settings
can
be
set
for
each
driver
profile.
The
following
settings
are
not
stored:
'xBackrest
width.'xLumbar
support.
Safety
information
Warning
Using
the
memory
function
while
driving
can
lead
to
unexpected
seat
or
steering
wheel
movements.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost. There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
retrieve
the
memory
function
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#j
ment.
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Overview
The
memory
buttons
are
located
on
the
front
doors.
Storing
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button.
The
writing
on
the
button
lights
up.3.Press
desired
button
1
or
2
while
the
LED
is
lit.
A
signal
sounds.
Calling
up
settings
Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2.
The
stored
position
is
called
up.
The
procedure
stops
when
a
switch
for
setting
the
seat
is
pressed
or
one
of
the
memory
but#j tons
is
pressed
again.
The
adjustment
of
the
seat
position
on
the
driv#j er's
side
is
interrupted
after
a
short
time
while
driving.
Massage
function
Principle
Depending
on
the
program,
the
massage
func#j
tion
ensures
relaxed
muscles
and
better
blood
circulation
and
can
avoid
fatigue.
General
information Eight
different
massage
programs
can
be
se#j
lected:
'xHip
activation.'xUpper-body
activation.'xWhole
body
activation.'xBack
massage.'xShoulder
massage.'xLumbar
massage.'xUpper
body
training.'xWhole-body
exercise.
Overview
Massage
function
Turning
on Press
the
button
once
for
each
intensity
level.
The
maximum
intensity
level
is
reached
when three
LEDs
are
lit.
Turning
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
LEDs
turn
off.
Adjusting
the
massage
program
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Seat
comfort"4.Select
desired
seat.5."Seat
massage"6.Select
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Seat
and
armrest
heating
Principle
The
system
heats
seats
and
armrests
as
needed.
General
information Seat
heating
can
also
be
used
without
armrest
heating.
Deactivate
the
armrest
heating
as
needed.
OverviewFront
Seat
and
armrest
heating
Rear
Second
row
of
seats
Seat
heating
Third
row
of
seats
The
buttons
for
the
seat
heating
are
located
in the
headliner
in
the
rear.
Seat
heating
Turning
on
1.

Press
the
button.2.Select
the
temperature
level:'xPress
the
button
once
for
each
level.'xTurn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
level
is
reached.
Press
the
Controller.'xSelect
the
desired
level
on
the
touch#j
screen.
Highest
level
reached
when
three
red
LEDs
light
up
on
the
button
or
three
red
bars
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
If
the
trip
is
continued
within
approx.
15
minutes
after
a
stop,
the
functions
are
switched
on
auto#j
matically
with
the
temperature
selected
last.
When
ECO
PRO
is
activated,
the
heating
output
is
reduced.
Additional
information:
ECO
PRO,
refer
to
page
350.
Turning
off Press
and
hold
the
button,
until
the
LEDs
turn
off.
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