BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Folding
away
the
wipers1.Turn on standby state.2.With frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press and hold the wiper level down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical posi#j
tion.4.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind#j shield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Switch on drive-ready state and press and
hold the wiper lever down again.2.Wipers return to their resting position and
are ready again for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one res#jervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer
concentrate, and possibly antifreeze for the
windshield washer system.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreezeaway from ignition sources. Do not refill oper#j
ating materials into different bottles. Store op#j
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con#j
tainer.
Use of BMW#ss Windshield Washer Concen#j trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob#j
serve the information and mixing ratios pro#j
vided on the containers.'

Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements Only when the engine is running and the brake
pedal is depressed is it possible to change
from selector lever position P to another selec#j
tor lever position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:'yUnintentional shifting into selector lever position R.'yUnintentional shifting from selector lever
position P into another selector lever posi#j
tion.1.Press and hold the button to release the
selector lever lock.2.With the driver's safety belt fastened, tap
the selector lever in the desired direction,
beyond a resistance point, if needed. Theselector lever automatically returns to the center position when released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.
KickdownKickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re#j sistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier driv#jing style. The transmission, e.g., shifts up later
and the shifting times are shorter.
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Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec#j
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru#j ment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti#j
vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating
manual
mode
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec#j
tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the se#j lector lever forward or pull it backward, ar#jrow 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru#j
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
The transmission continues shifting automati#j cally in certain situations, e.g., when speed lim#j
its are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If driving mode SPORT, refer to page 117, is
selected, the Steptronic Sport transmission
does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick#j
down.
Ending
the
manual
mode Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
General
information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds.
Switching
into
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode perma#j
nently.
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode tempora#j
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Switching
into
automatic
mode
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving for a certain amount of time in manual
mode or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift paddles within a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into the automatic mode
as follows:'yPull and hold right shift paddle.'yIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul#j
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles. This is not possible, when switching briefly via the shift paddles from se#j
lector lever position D into manual mode.
Shifting
with
the
shift
paddles
'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yThe lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in#j
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is
displayed, for example: P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll#j
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop but#j
ton pressed.3.Use your free hand and press the button
on the selector lever, see arrow 1, and press and hold the selector lever into se#j
lector lever position N, see arrow N, until
selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
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5.Release brake, as soon as the starterstops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see chapter Tow-starting and towing.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry sur#jrounding conditions.
General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 248, period.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off with Launch Control.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted drivingof at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control
1.Switch on drive-ready state.2. Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF
lights up.3.Engage selector lever position S.4.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.5.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.A flag symbol is displayed in the instru#j
ment cluster.6.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmis#j
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, be#j fore Launch Control can be used again.Launch Control adjusts to the surroundingconditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy#j
namic Stability Control again as soon as possi#j ble.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Driving
Dynamics
Control Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The
vehicle can be adjusted depending on the sit#j
uation using various driving modes.
General
information
The following systems are affected:
'yEngine characteristics.'ySteptronic transmission.'yDynamic Damping Control.'yAir suspension.'yActive roll stabilization.'yIntegral Active Steering.'yDisplay in the instrument cluster.'yCruise control.'yBackrest width for comfort seats.Seite 116ControlsDriving116
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When drive-ready state is switched on, the
COMFORT driving mode is selected automati#j
cally.
Overview
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selected driving mode is
displayed in the instrument clus#j ter.
Driving
modes
ButtonDriving
modeConfigurationSPORTINDIVIDUALCOMFORTPLUSECO PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVE
Driving
modes
in
detail
COMFORT
Concept
Balanced tuning between dynamic and con#j
sumption-optimized driving.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until COM#j
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
COMFORT
PLUS
Concept
Particularly comfortable tuning for optimum traveling comfort.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until COM#j
FORT PLUS is displayed in the instru#j
ment cluster.
SPORT
Concept
Dynamic tuning for higher agility.
Switching
on Press button. SPORT is displayed inthe instrument cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
Configuration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Driving Experience Control"4."Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings:
"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
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ECO
PROConcept
Consumption-optimized tuning.
Switching
on Press button. ECO PRO is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the ECO
PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
Configuration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Driving Experience Control"4."Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented driving mode, whose tuning
is automatically adjusted to the driving situa#j
tion and driving style.
If the navigation system is active, upcoming
road sections are considered.
Switching
on Press button. ADAPTIVE is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration
General
information
The individual configuration of the driving
mode is stored for the active driver profile. The
last set configuration is activated directly when the driving mode is called up again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via
Driving Dynamics Control, the display adapts to the respective program.
General
information
The display change can be deactivated via
iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner's Manual.
Overview1Fuel gauge#\#_ 123Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
range#\#_ 1242Speedometer3Time#\#_124
External temperature#\#_ 124
Driver assistance system displays Service requirements#\#_ 1254Tachometer#\#_124
Selection lists#\#_ 127
ECO PRO displays#\#_ 254
Navigation display5Engine temperature#\#_ 1246Transmission display#\#_ 112
Status, Driving Dynamics Control#\#_ 1167Messages, e.g., Check Control
Onboard computer#\#_ 1288Driver assistance system displays
Speed Limit Info#\#_ 126
Instrument cluster without enhanced fea#j
tures: range#\#_ 1249Reset miles#\#_129
Adjusting
the
view
Concept
In addition to the driving modes, the instru#j
ment cluster can be adjusted to three different operating modes.
Settings Via iDrive:
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4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": All displays on the in#j
strument cluster are active.'y"REDUCED" All displays on the instru#j
ment cluster are reduced to the essen#j tial.'y"INDIVIDUAL": All displays on the in#j
strument cluster are active. Individual
displays can be individually configured.
Configuring
INDIVIDUAL
'y"Driving mode display": when the driving
mode is switched into ECO PRO or
SPORT, the instrument cluster automati#j
cally switches into the respective view.'y"Speed limit exceeded": if the speed rec#j ognized by Speed Limit Info is exceeded,
the exceeded range is marked red in the
speedometer.'yInstrument cluster with enhanced features:
"Magnifier function": the current speed is
shown enlarged in the speedometer.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a SMS text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument clus#j
ter display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a malfunction ispresent in the monitored systems.
General
information The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for properfunctioning and light up temporarily whendrive-ready state is switched on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger
side is not buckled. The safety belt re#j
minder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer#ss service center or another quali#j fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, see Releas#j ing the parking brake, refer to
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