BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Safety
informationNOTE
The mounting points for the upper re#j
taining straps of child restraint systems are only provided for these retaining straps. Whenother objects are mounted, the anchors can bedamaged. There is a risk of property damage.
Only mount child restraint systems to the up#j per retaining straps.'

DrivingVehicle
features
and
options
This 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., due
to 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.
Start/Stop
buttonConcept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or off, refer to page 19.
Drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switchesdrive-ready state back off and standby state,refer to page 19, is switched back on.
Drive-ready
state Safety
information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila#j
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con#j tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color#jless but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex#j
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila#j
tion.'

Switching
off
drive-ready
state
Steptronic
transmission1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.3.Set the parking brake.
Before
driving
into
a
vehicle
wash So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,
observe instructions for going into an auto#j matic vehicle wash, refer to page 307.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
The engine starts again automatically for driv#j
ing off.
General
information
After every engine start via the Start/Stop but#j
ton, the Auto Start/Stop function is activated or
deactivated, according to the last setting, refer to page 104. If the Auto Start/Stop function is
active, it is available as soon as a speed of ap#j
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h is exceeded.
Depending on the selected driving mode, refer to page 116, the system is automatically acti#j
vated or deactivated.
Engine
stop
Functional
requirements
The engine is switched off automatically dur#j
ing a stop under the following conditions:
'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posi#j
tion D.'yThe brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
General
information
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The display in the tachometer
indicates that the Auto Start/
Stop function is ready for an Au#j tomatic engine start.
The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en#j
gine stop have not been met.
System
limits
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
'yIn case of a steep downhill grade.'yBrake not engaged strongly enough.'yThe external temperature is high and auto#j
matic climate control is running.'yThe vehicle's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.'yIf window condensation is imminent.'yEngine or other parts not at operating tem#j
perature.'yEngine cooling is required.'yThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.'yThe parking assistant is activated.Seite 103DrivingControls103
Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 974 740 - VI/16

'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySelector lever position in N or R.'yAfter driving in reverse.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting
the
engine
Functional
requirements
The engine starts automatically under the fol#j lowing conditions:
'yBy releasing the brake pedal.'yWhen Automatic Hold is activated: pressthe accelerator pedal.
General
information
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety
mode After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
System
limits
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti#j
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol#j lowing situations:
'yExcessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.'yExcessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.'yIf window condensation is imminent.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'yChange from selector lever position D to N or R.'yChange from selector lever position P to N,
D, or R.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yStart of an oil level measurement.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Concept
The engine is not automatically switched off.
The engine is started during an automatic en#j gine stop.
Using
the
button
Press button.
Via
selector
lever
position
or
Driving
Dynamics
Control
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti#j
vated in selector lever position M/S or in SPORT driving mode of the Driving DynamicsControl.
Display
'yLED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.'yLED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.Seite 104ControlsDriving104
Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 974 740 - VI/16

Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.1.Press the Start/Stop button.'yDrive-ready state is switched off.'yStandby state is switched on.'ySelector lever position P is engaged
automatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Automatic
deactivation
General
information
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func#j
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea#j sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi#j
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac#j cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster illuminates red. The parking brake is set.
While
driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,and the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap#j
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
With drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is
set.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release The parking brake is released automaticallywhen you drive away.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Automatic
Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.General
information
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically engaged:'yDrive-ready state is switched off.'yThe driver's door is opened while the vehi#j cle is stationary.'yThe moving vehicle is brought to a stand#j
still using the parking brake.
Display
The indicator lamp changes from greento red.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac#j cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do notleave children or animals unattended in the ve#j
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

After
a
power
failure
To reestablish parking brake functionality after a power failure:1.Turn on standby state.2. Pull the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set and then push.
This process may take a few seconds. Any
sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator lamp is no longer illumi#jnated as soon as the parking brake isready for operation again.
Turn
signal,
high
beams, headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror When driving and during operation of the turnsignals or hazard warning system, do not foldin the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lightson the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point. The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Slightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted. Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Signaling
briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'yHigh beams, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Seite 108ControlsDriving108
Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 974 740 - VI/16

Safety
informationNOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind#j
shield prior to switching the wipers on.'

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera#jtion is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap#j
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati#j
cally activated again.
Setting
the
interval
time
or
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win#j
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.'