BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

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Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Fold the mirrors in and out is advantageous in the following situations:'yIn vehicle washes.'yOn narrow roads.'yFor folding mirrors back out that werefolded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto#j
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Automaticheating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automaticdimmingfeature The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto#j
matically dimmed. Photocells are used to con#j
trol the interior mirror, refer to page 91.
AutomaticCurbMonitor,exterior
mirror
Concept
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-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating
1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror
position.
Interiormirror,automaticdimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
'yIn the mirror glass.'yOn the back of the mirror.
Functionalrequirements
'yKeep the photocells clean.'yDo not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Rearvanitymirror
Foldingdown
Press the vanity mirror.
The vanity mirror folds down. The angle can be
adjusted by hand.
Foldingup
Press the mirror up.
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Steeringwheel
Safetyinformation WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move#j ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is stationary only.'

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Overview
Front
The memory buttons are located on the front
doors.
Rear
The memory buttons are located on the rear
doors.
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the
button lights up.3.Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. A signal sounds.
Callingupsettings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat or one of the memory buttons ispressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment onthe driver's side is interrupted after a short
time.
BMWTouchCommand The memory function can also be operated onthe front passenger seat and in the rear via
BMW Touch Command.
Massagefunction
Concept
Depending on the program, the massage func#j
tion ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
Generalinformation Eight different massage programs can be se#j
lected:'yPelvis activation.'yUpper body activation.'yFull body activation.'yBack massage.'yShoulder massage.'yLumbar massage.'yUpper body training.'yFull body training.
Overview
Front
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Massage function
Rear
Massage function
Switchingon Massage function is started.Press button once for each massage
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs
are lit.
Switchingoff Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Adjustingthemassageprogram Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Seat comfort"4.Select desired seat.5."Seat massage"6.Select the desired setting.
BMWTouchCommand
Operation of the massage function is also pos#j
sible via BMW Touch Command.
ExecutiveLoungeSeating
Concept
The Executive Lounge Seating function offers
maximum legroom and increased traveling
comfort to the rear passenger on the passeng#j
er's side.
Generalinformation The following settings are applied automati#jcally on system activation:'yThe front passenger's seat moves forwardand adjusts the height, if necessary.'yBackrest and head restraint of the front
passenger seat are inclined forward.'yThe tilt of the screen in the rear is adjusted
to the backrest incline of the passenger's seat.'yThe head restraint on the backrest of the
front passenger seat folds out.'yThe backrest of the rear seat inclines to the
rear.
The adjusted end position can be manually ad#j justed, refer to page 82, and if required stored
using the memory function, refer to page 92.
Safetyinformation WARNING
If Executive Lounge Seating is activated,
the view on the exterior mirror on the front pas#j senger side can be obstructed. There is a risk
of an accident. Adjust the front passenger seat
such that the view on the exterior mirror is not obstructed.'

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Overview
Executive Lounge Seating
Switchingon Press button.
Resettingtostandardposition
Press button to reset to standard po#j
sition.
The process is canceled if the button is
pressed again.
Vitalityprogram
Concept
Different muscles can be trained using the vi#j
tality program in the rear. Active movements help in preventing signs of fatigue.
Generalinformation
A calibration sequence is performed after each
start of the vitality program. Here, the intensity of the exercises is set individually.
Videos on the respective screens in the rear
show which motions should be executed. A
display provides information about the remain#j
ing duration of each exercise.
Color bars indicate, whether an exercise is exe#j
cuted correctly:'yGreen: exercise was performed correctly.'yGray: the pressure was too weak.'yRed: the pressure was too strong.
The goal of the exercises is to keep the bar
display in the green area as long as possible.
Every exercise is evaluated by awarding stars.
Switchingon
On the screens in the rear:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Seat comfort"4."BMW Vitality Program"
Switchingoff On the screens in the rear:
1.Press left arrow button on the remote con#j
trol in the rear.2."Stop"
BMWTouchCommand
The vitality program can also be operated us#j
ing BMW Touch Command.
Seatandarmrestheating
Generalinformation The system heats seats and armrests as
needed. Seat heating can also be used without armrest heating.
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Overview
Front
Seat and armrest heating
Rear
Seat and armrest heating
Switchingon Press button once for each tempera#j
ture level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the cli#j
mate control display.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi#j
nutes after a stop, seat and armrest heating is
activated automatically with the temperature
selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 254, is acti#j
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switchingoff
Press button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Temperaturedistribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Seat and armrest heating"5.Select desired seat.6.Press the controller and turn to set the temperature distribution.
Switchingarmrestheatingon/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Seat and armrest heating"5.Select desired seat.6."Heat armrests together with seat"
Activeseatventilation
Concept
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, e.g., if the vehi#j cle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
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Overview
Front
Active seat ventilation
Rear
Active seat ventilation
Switchingon Press button once for each ventilation
level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the cli#j mate control display.
After a short time, the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex#j
cessive cooling.
Switchingoff Press button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
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TransportingchildrensafelyVehiclefeaturesandoptionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Therightplaceforchildren
Safetyinformation
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them#j selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac#j
tions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or win#j
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve#j
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

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Installingchildrestraint
systems
Generalinformation
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using child restraint systems.
Safetyinformation WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the childseat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad#j
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re#j
straints or remove them.'

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3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com#j
pletely.
LATCHchildrestraintfixingsystem
Generalinformation
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil#j
dren.
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
MountsforthelowerLATCHanchors
Generalinformation
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safetyinformation WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys#j
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sys#j
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower an#j
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits se#j curely against the backrest.'

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