run flat BMW 7 SERIES 2015 G11 User Guide

Lights and bulbs
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
All headlights and lights are made using LED
or laser technology.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform
the work in case of a malfunction.
Information
Lights and bulbs DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the
work on the lighting system including bulb re‐
placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
WARNING
Too intensive brightness can irritate or
damage the retina of the eye. There is risk of
injuries. Do not look directly into the headlights
or other light sources for an extended period of
time. Do not remove the LED covers.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the lights switched on, the con‐densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Changing wheels
Information When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
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▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐
priate distance.▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc., the
vehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the
side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying capacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine; other‐
wise, a fatal hazard exists.
Information
WARNING
The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting
the vehicle and for the jacking points on the
vehicle only. There is risk of injuries. Do not lift
any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle
jack.◀
Removing the emergency wheel The emergency wheel and the tools are lo‐
cated in the trunk under the cargo floor panel.
1.Remove the cargo floor panel. To do this,
pull the floor upward directly behind the
rear backrests.2.Loosen the lashing straps.3.Remove tool holder.4.Remove emergency wheel.
Prepare wheel change
1.Follow the Safety instructions, refer to
page 283.2.With the wheel chock from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, also secure the vehicle
against rolling away at the front wheel of
the opposite side. For this, place the wheel
chock behind the front wheel diagonally
across.3.Switching off the air suspension, refer to
page 200.4.Loosen the wheel lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
1.Place the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel such that the vehicle
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jacking point with the entire surface on the
ground.2.Insert the vehicle jack head in the rectan‐
gular recess of the jacking point for crank‐
ing it up.3.Crank it up until the wheel in question lifts
off of the ground.
Wheel mounting
Mount one emergency wheel only.
1.Unscrew the wheel lug bolts and remove
the wheel.2.Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on
and screw in at least two bolts.
If original BMW light alloy wheels are not
mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also
have to be used.3.Screw in the remaining the lug bolts and
tighten all bolts well in a crosswise pattern.4.Lower the vehicle and remove the vehicle
jack.
After the wheel change
1.Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight‐
ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.2.Stow the nonworking wheel in the trunk.
The nonworking wheel cannot be stored
under the cargo floor panel because of its
size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.6.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency
wheel, changed driving properties may occur
at higher speeds, e.g. reduced lane stability
when braking, longer braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. There is risk of an accident. Drive moder‐
ately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.◀
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions.There is risk of property damage.
Information on the compatible vehicle batteries
is available at your dealer's service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
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Closing via door lock 62
Closing without remote con‐ trol 62
Clothes hooks 229
Coasting 245
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 245
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 245
Collision warning with braking function 140
Collision warning with City braking function 140
Combination switch, see Turn signals 103
Combination switch, see Wiper system 103
Comfort Access 65
COMFORT drive mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 110
COMFORT PLUS drive mode, see Driving Dynamics
Control 110
COMFORT PLUS, see Driv‐ ing Dynamics Control 110
COMFORT, see Driving Dy‐ namics Control 110
Communication 6
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 282
Compartments in the doors 226
Compatible devices 42
Compatible mobile phones 42
Compressor 260
Computer, see on-board computer 122
Condensation on win‐ dows 206
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 236
Condition Based Service CBS 279
Confirmation signal 68 ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting device 41
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 219
Connecting mobile phone 41
Connecting smartphone 41
Connecting telephone 41
Connections 41
Continued driving with a flat tire 267 , 270
Control Display 21
Control Display, settings 38
Controller 22
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 163
Convenient opening with the remote control 61
Coolant 277
Coolant level 277
Coolant temperature 118
Cooler 223
Cooling function 204
Cooling, maximum 204
Cooling system 277
Corrosion on brake discs 236
Cosmetic mirror 217
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 61
Cross traffic warning 197
Cruise control 175
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 168
Cruising range 123
Cupholder 228
Current fuel consump‐ tion 123
D
Damage, tires 258
Damping control, dy‐ namic 201
Data, technical 298
Daytime running lights 131 Defrosting, see Windows, de‐
frosting 206
Dehumidifying, air 204
Deleting personal data 40
Deletion of personal data 40
Departure time, parked-car heating 211
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 211
Destination distance 124
Device list 41
Digital clock 118
Dimensions 298
Dimmable exterior mirrors 86
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 86
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 103
Display in windshield 126
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 133
Displays 113
Displays, cleaning 294
Disposal, coolant 278
Disposal, vehicle battery 285
Distance control, see PDC 180
Distance to destination 124
Divided screen view, split screen 27
Door handle lighting, see wel‐ come lights 130
Door lock 62
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 54
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 63
Downhill control 165
Drive mode 110
Drive-off assistant 163
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 163
Drive readiness, see starting the engine 97
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Driving instructions, break-in 234
Driving notes, general 234
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 163
Driving style analysis 246
Driving tips 234
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 163
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 164
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 201
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 163
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 164
E
ECO PRO 241
ECO PRO, bonus range 243
ECO PRO display 241
ECO PRO drive mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 110
ECO PRO driving mode 241
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 246
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL drive mode, see Driving Dynamics
Control 110
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL, see Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 110
ECO PRO mode 241
ECO PRO, route-ahead assis‐ tant 244
ECO PRO, see Driving Dy‐ namics Control 110
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 243
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 273
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 163 Emergency detection, remote
control 55
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 250
Emergency Request 286
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 55
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 106
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 65
Emergency wheel 282
Energy control 123
Energy recovery 123
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 98
Engine, automatic switch-on/ off 98
Engine compartment 271
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 272
Engine coolant 277
Engine idling when driving, coasting 245
Engine oil 273
Engine oil, adding 274
Engine oil additives 275
Engine oil change 275
Engine oil filler neck 274
Engine oil temperature 118
Engine oil types, suitable 275
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 55
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 287
Engine start, see drive readi‐ ness 97
Engine stopping, see drive readiness 97
Engine temperature 118
Entering a car wash 291
Entertainment 6
Equipment, interior 215
Error displays, see Check Control 114 ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, see DSC 163
Exchanging wheels/tires 258
Executive Drive Pro 201
Exhaustion warner 161
Exhaust system 235
Exterior lighting during un‐ locking 60
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 86
Exterior mirrors 85
External start 287
External temperature dis‐ play 118
External temperature warn‐ ing 118
Eyes for securing cargo 238
F
Failure message, see Check Control 114
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 70
Fan, see Air flow 205
Filler neck for engine oil 274
Fine wood, care 293
First-aid kit 287
Fitting for towing, see tow- starting/towing 289
Flat tire, changing wheels 282
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 268
Flat tire, repairing 260
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 264
Flat tire, warning lamp 266, 269
Flooding 235
Floor carpet, care 294
Floor mats, care 294
Folding table in the rear 223
Fold-out position, wiper 105
Foot brake 235
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Fragrance, see Ambient airpackage 211
Fragrancing, see Ambient air package 211
Front airbags 136
Front center armrest 227
Front cupholder 228
Front fog lights 132
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 78
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 138
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 138
Front seats 76
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 268
Fuel 252
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 124
Fuel filler flap 250
Fuel gauge 118
Fuel lid 250
Fuel quality 252
Fuel recommendation 252
Fuel, tank capacity 300
Fuse 285
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 215
Gasoline 252
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 106
Gear shift indicator 120
General driving notes 234
General settings 38
Gentleman function 78
Gesture 30
Gesture control 30
Gesture operation 30
Glare shield 217
Glass sunroof, powered 73
Glove compartment 225 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 299
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 100
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 216
Hand movement 30
Hazard warning flashers 286
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 165
Head airbags 136
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 130
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 130
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 61
Headlight flasher 103
Headlight glass 282
Headlights, care 292
Head restraint pillows 84
Head restraints 76
Head restraints, front 82
Head restraints, rear 83
Head-up Display 126
Head-up Display, care 294
Heating, see Parked-car heat‐ ing 209
Heavy cargo, stowing 238
High-beam Assistant 132
High beams 103
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 132
Hill Descent Control HDC 165
Hills 236
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 163
Holder for beverages 228
Homepage 6
Hood 272
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 65 Hot exhaust system 235
HUD Head-up Display 126
Hydroplaning 235
I iBrake — Post Crash 161
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 118
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 118
Identification marks, tires 256
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Idle state, operating and drive readiness 19
iDrive 21
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 54
Indication of a flat tire 266 , 269
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 114
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 114
Individual air distribution 205
Individual settings, see pro‐ files 58
Inflation pressure, tires 254
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 268
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 265
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 269
Instrument cluster 113
Instrument lighting 133
Integral Active Steering 166
Integrated key 54
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 49
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 286
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Intensity, AUTO pro‐gram 204
Interior equipment 215
Interior lights 133
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 60
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 61
Interior motion sensor 70
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 86
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 119
Ionization, see Ambient air package 211
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 282
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 106
Jump-starting 287
K Key/remote control 54
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 65
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 106
Knee airbag 137
L Label on recommended tires 259
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 153
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see crossing traffic warn‐
ing 197
Lamp replacement 282
Lamp replacement, front 282 Lamp replacement, rear 282
Lane departure warning 150
Lane margin, warning 150
Language, on the Control Display 38
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 238
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 95
Launch Control 106
Leather, care 292
LEDs, replace light-emitting diodes 282
Light alloy wheels, care 293
Light control 131
Lighting 129
Lights 129
Lights and bulbs 282
Light switch 129
List of all messages 40
Load 238
Loading 237
Lock, door 62
Locking, automatic 68
Locking, settings 67
Locking via door lock 62
Locking with remote con‐ trol 60
Lock, power window 71
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 96
Low beams 129
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 132
Lower back support 77
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 238
Lumbar support 77
M
Maintenance 279
Maintenance require‐ ments 279
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 119 Maintenance system,
BMW 279
Make-up mirror 217
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 114
Manual air distribution 205
Manual air flow 205
Manual brake, see Parking brake 100
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 106
Manual operation, door lock 62
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 85
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 250
Marking, run-flat tires 260
Massage seat, front 88
Massage seat, rear 88
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 54
Maximum cooling 204
Maximum speed, display 120
Maximum speed, winter tires 259
Measurement, units of 39
Medical kit 287
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 87
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 121
Menus 22
Menus, operating, iDrive 21
Messages 40
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 114
Microfilter 206
Minimum tread, tires 258
Mirror 85
Mirror memory 87
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 235
Mobility System 260
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QQueuing Assistant, see Steering and lane guidance
assistant including Traffic
Jam Assist 177
R Radiator fluid 277
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 54
Rain sensor 104
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 207
Rear axle steering 166
Rear center armrest 227
Rear collision prevention 159
Rear collision warning 159
Rear cooler 223
Rear drink holder 228
Rear seats 78
Rear seats, basic position 80
Rear vanity mirror 86
Rearview camera, see Sur‐ round View 187
Rearview camera, without Surround View 184
Rearview mirror 85
Rear window defroster 206
Recirculated-air mode 205
Recommended fuel grade 252
Recommended tire brands 259
Refueling 250
Remaining range 123
Remote control/key 54
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 62
Remote control, univer‐ sal 215
Remote control with dis‐ play 55
Replace front fog lamps 282 Replace front lamps 282
Replace headlamps 282
Replace key lights 282
Replace LED front fog lamps 282
Replace LED headlights 282
Replace light-emitting diodes, LEDs 282
Replacement fuse 285
Replace tail lamps 282
Replacing parts 281
Replacing wheels/tires 258
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 168
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 175
Reserve warning, see Range 123
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 265
Retaining straps, securing cargo 238
Retreaded tires 259
Roadside parking lights 130
Roller sunblinds 72
RON recommended fuel grade 252
Roofliner 18
Roof load capacity 299
Roof-mounted luggage rack 238
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 289
Route-ahead assistant 244
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 260
Rubber components, care 293
Run-flat tires 260
S Safe braking 235 Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 81
Safety belts 80
Safety belts, care 293
Safety package, see Active Protection 160
Safety switch, windows 71
Safety systems, airbags 136
Safety systems, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 139
Saving fuel 240
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 21
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 281
Screw thread for tow fitting, see tow-starting/towing,
thread for tow fitting, see
tow-starting/towing 289
Sealant 260
Seat belts, see Safety belts 80
Seat cushion heating 91
Seat heating 91
Seating position for chil‐ dren 93
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 87
Seats 76
Seats, front 76
Seats, rear 78
Seat ventilation 92
Selection list in instrument cluster 121
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 106
Self-leveling suspension 200
Sensors, care 294
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 279
Service requirements, dis‐ play 119
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Tire sealant 260
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 254
Tires, run-flat tires 260
Tire tread 258
Tone 6
Tool 281
Top View, see Surround View 187
Total vehicle weight 299
Touchpad 26
Touchscreen 25
Tow fitting see tow-starting/ towing 289
Towing 289
Towing, see tow-starting/ towing 289
Tow-starting 289
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 264
Traction control 164
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 164
Traffic Jam Assist, see Steer‐ ing and lane guidance assis‐
tant 177
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 106
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 106
Transporting children safely 93
Tread, tires 258
Trip computer 125
Trip information, see onboard computer on the Control
Display 125
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 103
Trip odometer 123
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 123
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 66
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 65 Trunk lid, hotel function 65
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 66
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 61
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 282
Turn signals, operation 103
U
Unintentional alarm 70
Units of measurement 39
Universal remote control 215
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 106
Unlocking, automatic 68
Unlocking, settings 67
Unlocking via door lock 62
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Updating software 46
Upholstery care 293
USB interface 221
V
Vanity mirror 217
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 166
Vehicle battery 284
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 284
Vehicle, break-in 234
Vehicle care 292
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 292
Vehicle status 126
Vehicle storage 294
Vehicle wash 291
Ventilation 206
Venting, see ventilation 206 Vent, see ventilation 206
Video 6
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Vitality programs 90
Vitalization programs, see Vi‐ tality programs 90
Voice activation system 33
W Warning against cross traf‐ fic 197
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 114
Warning displays, see Check Control 114
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 153
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see crossing traffic
warning 197
Warning messages, see Check Control 114
Warning triangle 287
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 106
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 105
Washer system 103
Washing, vehicle 291
Water on roads 235
Weights 299
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 60
Welcome Light Carpet, see welcome lights 130
Welcome lights 130
Welcome screen 58
Wheel cleaner 293
Wheels, changing 258
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 254
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