key BMW 7 SERIES 2016 G12 Owner's Manual

Idle state, operating and drive readinessVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:▷Idle state.▷Operating readiness.▷Drive readiness.
Idle state
The concept The vehicle is switched off in idle state. All
electronic systems/power consumers are de‐
activated.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening
from the outside and after exiting and locking.
Information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
Idle state automatic
The idle state is automatically established:
▷After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.▷If the charging state of the vehicle batteries
is low.▷If one of the front doors is opened, de‐
pending on the setting via iDrive,
The idle state is not automatically established
while a phone call is active.
Establishing idle state when opening
the front doors
About iDrive:
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2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.3.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐
tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the
menu item activates or deactivates the func‐
tion.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering letters and numbers
General information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.
Entry
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2. : confirm entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the let‐
ter or number. Hold controller down: delete all let‐
ters and numbers.Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers.SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the
choice is narrowed down with every letter en‐
tered and letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during input
for which data is available.▷Destination search: names of locations
may be entered in languages available
through iDrive.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en‐
tries, the letters for which there is an entry are
displayed at the left edge.
1.Turn the controller to the left or right
quickly.
All letters for which there are entries are
displayed on the left side.2.Select the first letter of the desired entry.
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Entering letters and numbers
General information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.SymbolFunction Tapping the symbol: delete the let‐
ter or number. Tapping the symbol for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or

Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved with the
touchscreen.
FunctionControlsEnlarge/shrink
map.Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.Rotate map.Move fingers in a circle.
Touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller.
Selecting functions1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Touchpad"4.Select desired setting.▷"Speller": enter letters and numbers.▷"Interactive map": viewing the interac‐
tive map.▷"Browser": enter Internet addresses.▷"Search fields": write letters without
selecting the list field.▷"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.▷"Two-finger scrolling": operate lists.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
▷The system recognizes capital and lower
case letters. For the input of upper/lower
case letters and numbers, it may be neces‐
sary to switch to the corresponding input
mode, e.g. when upper and lower case let‐
ters are written the same way. Switching
between cases, numbers and letters, refer
to page 24.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐
pends on the set language. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the con‐
troller.▷To delete a character, swipe to the left on
the touchpad.▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
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Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are imported.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. AUX-IN port.
AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. Online Entertainment. WLAN. iPod.Additional symbolsSymbolMeaning Check Control message. Spoken instructions are turned off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Saving a function
1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
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InformationWARNING
Operating the integrated information
system and communication devices while driv‐
ing can distract from traffic. It is possible to
lose control of the vehicle. There is risk of an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.◀
Compatible devices
General information
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
When pairing a mobile phone as telephone or
additional telephone, it is displayed which fea‐
tures are supported, e.g. brief messages.▷"Close and do not show again"
With the next pairing of the mobile phone,
there is no display of which features the
mobile phone supports.▷"OK"
With the next pairing of the mobile phone,
there is another display of which features
the mobile phone supports.
It is possible to choose whether there is a dis‐
play when pairing the mobile phone of which
features are supported.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Hint for Office functions"
Malfunctions may occur with other devices or
software versions.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which
devices are supported. The software version of
the mobile phone may also be required.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetooth® info"6."System information"
A software update, refer to page 46, can be
performed, if needed.
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
▷compatible device, refer to page 42.▷The device is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated on the device and in
the vehicle, refer to page 42.▷Vehicle is stationary.▷Bluetooth pre-settings may be required on
the device, e.g. visibility, refer to the own‐
er's manual of the device.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits should be defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.
Activating Bluetooth
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Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of the mobile
phone, the following functions must be acti‐
vated prior to pairing.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select desired setting:▷"Office"
Activate functions to transmit short
messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
notes, and reminders to the vehicle.
Costs can be incurred by transmitting
all data to the vehicle.▷"Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact
pictures.6.Move the controller to the left.
Connecting the device via passkey
entry
Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear
Control Display.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the device is
to be used:▷ "Telephone"▷ "Bluetooth® audio"▷ "Apps"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
6.Search for Bluetooth devices in the sur‐
roundings of the device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display. Select the Bluetooth
name of the vehicle.7.Enter and confirm the same passkey on
the device and via iDrive.
or
Compare the control number on the Con‐
trol Display with the control number on the
display of the device. Confirm the control
number on the device and on the Control
Display.8.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
There is a display of which features the
mobile phone supports, refer to page 42.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 47.
Connecting the device via near-field
communication, NFC
With near-field communication, NDC, data can
be transmitted over short distances using radio
technology.
Overview
The NFC antenna is in the instrument panel
below the hazard warning flashers.
The device must be unlocked while pairing.
compatible devices, refer to page 42.
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Pairing is also possible while driving.1.Activate the NFC function on the device,
see the owner's manual of the device2.Hold the device close to the NFC antenna.3.Compare the control number on the Con‐
trol Display with the control number on the
display of the device. Confirm the control
number on the device and on the Control
Display.
or
Confirm the connection on the device.4.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
There is a display of which features the
mobile phone supports, refer to page 42.
Depending on which functions are already oc‐
cupied, the device is connected with the
phone, additional phone, or music function.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 47.
Pairing the snap-in adapter in the rear
with the vehicle
▷The Bluetooth passkey on the back of the
snap-in adapter is known.▷The snap-in adapter is installed in the cen‐
ter armrest.▷Operating readiness is switched on.▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter or the SIM Access Profile is active.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Press the button on the snap-in
adapter for approx. 3 seconds, until the
signal tone sounds once.
The LED above the button flashes green.6.Enter the Bluetooth passkey for the snap-
in adapter at the Control Display.7. "Telephone"8.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
WLAN connection
Functional requirements
▷ConnectedDrive contract.▷Data contract with a service provider.▷WLAN-capable device.▷WLAN activated on the device.▷WLAN hotspot activated in the vehicle.▷Vehicle is stationary.▷Operating readiness switched on.
Activating WLAN hotspot
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Internet hotspot"
Connecting device with WLAN
hotspot
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.6.Search for WLAN networks on the device.
Select network name on the device.7.Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
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The software can be transferred while driving,
and if the journey is interrupted it will resume
automatically the next time the vehicle is
driven. All other functions remain available dur‐
ing the transfer. Wireless reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.
Installation of the software must only be car‐
ried out while the vehicle is stationary.
About iDrive:1.Turn on operations.2."My Vehicle"3."System settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."TeleService"7."Load update"
The update is loaded, however not instal‐
led.8.▷"Install software"
The loaded update is installed.
This step can be carried out at a later
point in time.▷If the update should not be installed, it
can be removed again.
"Remove update"
The following steps are omitted.9."OK"10.Await the updating.11.Confirm system restart.
Restoring the software version
The software version before the last software
update or the version before the first software
update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.▷"Previous version"
The previous software version is re‐
stored.▷"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"
or
"Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm system restart.
What to do if...
Information on compatible mobile phones, re‐
fer to page 42.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in
the vehicle and on the mobile phone.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat pairing.▷Is NFC activated on the mobile phone? Ac‐
tivate NFC on the mobile phone.▷Is distance from mobile phone to near-field
communication antenna too far? Hold mo‐
bile phone directly to the antenna in the in‐
strument cluster.▷Do the control numbers on the mobile
phone and vehicle match? Repeat the pair‐
ing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle? De‐
lete connections with other devices if
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicleVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
The concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. It specifically
describes features and functions found in the
vehicle.
Components of the IntegratedOwner's Manual
The Integrated owner's manual consists of
four parts, which offer various levels of infor‐
mation or possible access.
Quick Reference Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides informa‐
tion how to operate the car, how to use basic
vehicle functions or what to do in case of a
breakdown. This information can also be dis‐
played while driving.
Search by images
Image search provides information and de‐
scriptions. This is helpful when the terminol‐
ogy for a feature is not at hand.Keyword search
Search for information and descriptions by en‐
tering terms selected from the index.
Videos
The basic functions of selected systems are
explained in the videos.
Select components1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select desired setting.
Scrolling through the owner's manualTurn controller, until the next or previous con‐
tents are displayed.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
You may open the relevant information di‐
rectly.
Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the Options menu:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
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Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, e. g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
alternate between the two displays:1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate permanently between the last dis‐
played function and the Owner's Manual re‐
peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every
time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the Programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 28, and called up directly.
Storing
1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:▷"Quick reference"▷"Search by pictures"▷"Keyword search"▷"Animations"2. Press desired button and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly dis‐
played via the selected entry point.
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