engine overheat BMW 7 SERIES LONG 2013 F02 Owner's Manual

Radio ready stateActivate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Starting the engine Press on the brake pedal and
press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is cranked until it
starts.
Engine stop Hints Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 230.
Switching off the engine1.Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
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Control message is displayed. No flat tire or
loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.▷Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
Intelligent Safety
The concept Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the
following systems, which can help to avoid an
imminent collision. These systems are active
automatically every time the engine is started
using the Start/Stop button:▷Collision warning, refer to page 109.▷Pedestrian warning, refer to page 114.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
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▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Rear cooler
Behind the center armrest
The cooler is located behind the center arm‐
rest in the rear.
Fold the center armrest down.
Opening
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward. Switching onThe cooler can be operated at two levels.
1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the button once for each
cooling level.
The highest cooling power is active when
two LEDs are lit.
If the cooler was switched on the last time the
ignition was switched on, it will likewise be
switched on the next time the ignition is
switched on.
Switching off
Press the button repeatedly until the LEDs go
out.
Malfunction
The cooler cannot be switched on or switches
off, e.g., when the cooling system overheats or
if the battery voltage is low. One of the LEDs
flashes.
Remedy the problem
1.If necessary, allow the refrigerator cooling
system to cool down.2.Start the engine.3.Switch on cooler.
If the LED flashes even after a short time, have
the cooler checked by the service center.
Folding table in the rear
A folding table is contained in the backrest of
the front seat.
Folding down Pinch hazard during folding out and in
Make sure that the area of movement
around the folding table and the side hinges is
clear; otherwise, injuries can occur.◀
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Objects in the area around the pedalsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐ ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist is un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
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Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 149
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐
line quality 198
Odometer 86
Office, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 212
Oil, adding 213
Oil additives 213
Oil change 214
Oil change interval, service
requirements 87
Oil filler neck 213
Oil types, alternative 213
Oil types, approved 213
Old batteries, disposal 223
Onboard monitor, refer to
Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 218
Opening/closing the trunk lid
with no-touch activation 40
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐
side 36
Opening and closing via door
lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐
mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 162
Overheating of engine, refer
to Coolant temperature 86
Overtaking prohibitions 89
P
Paint, vehicle 231
Parallel parking assistant 153
Park Distance Control
PDC 145
Parked-car ventilation 166
Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 184
Parking aid, refer to PDC 145
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 70
Parking lamps 95
Parking lamps and roadside
parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 220
Parking with Auto Hold 72
Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 145
Pedestrian detection, refer to
Night Vision 116
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 114
People detection, refer to
Night Vision 116
Permissible axle load 237
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐
dows 44
Plastic, care 232
Power failure 223
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pres‐
sure 199
Pressure warning FTM,
tires 103
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 31
Programmable memory but‐
tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass
sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐
dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controller 16
Q
Queuing Assistant, see Con‐
gestion Assistant 139
R
Radiator fluid 215
Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 30
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐
trol 164
Rear axle steering 129
Rear cooler 173
Rear lamps 221
Rear seats, adjusting 51
Rear seats, basic position 52
Rear sockets 172
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window defroster 162
Recirculated-air mode 162
Recommended tire
brands 207
Refueling 196
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐
tion 35
Remote control, univer‐
sal 168
Replacement fuse 224
Replacing parts 218
Replacing wheels/tires 206
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 136
Reserve warning, refer to
Range 86
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