BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Brake
systemBraking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer#ss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be work#j
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon#j
ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con#j
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstan#j ces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has mal#j functioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
For additional information, see Dynamic Stabil#j ity Control DSC, refer to page 169.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac#j
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con#j
trol is activated.
For additional information, see Dynamic Stabil#j ity Control DSC, refer to page 169, and Dy#j
namic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 170.Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cau#j
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma#j neuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re#j
fer to page 281.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator lamp flashes and is then illumi#j
nated continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leav#j ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset. Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni#jtor, refer to page 277.
Steering
system Steering system may not be working.Have the steering system checked by a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Engine
functionsEngine function impaired.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
For additional information, see On-board Diag#j
nostics socket, refer to page 297.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, see Turn signal, re#j fer to page 108.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are acti#j
vated.
For additional information, see Parking
lights/low beams, automatic headlamp control,
refer to page 134.
Lane
departure
warning The system is activated. At least one
lane marking was detected and warn#j ings can be issued.
For additional information, see Lane departure warning, refer to page 155.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, see Front fog lights, refer to page 138.High-beam
Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
For additional information, see High-beam As#j
sistant, refer to page 136.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi#jcle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re#j
fer to page 106.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, see High
beams, refer to page 108.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the mal#jfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
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These messages can be hidden for approx.8 seconds. After this time, they are displayedagain automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden au#j
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as the reason for
an error or malfunction or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message,
further help can be selected.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the desired text message.5.Select the desired setting.'y"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner's Manual.'y"Service request"
Contact a dealer#ss service center or an#j other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after drive-ready state is
switched off.
Fuel
gauge
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced features
Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 262.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced features
Vehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
The current range is displayed
as numerical value.
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An arrow beside the fuel pump symbol showswhich side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is
on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 262.
The yellow indicator lamp illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter#j
rupted to protect the engine.
Standby
state
and
drive-
ready
state
The letters OFF in the tachome#j
ter indicate that drive-ready state is switched off and
standby state is switched on.
The letters READY in the tach#j
ometer indicate that the drive-
ready state is switched on.
For further information, see Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state, refer to page 19.
Engine
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating tempera#j
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the lower half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
A red indicator lamp is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 294.
External
temperature WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 #

The Check Control message appears continu#j
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Safety
information NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en#j
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.'

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealer#ss service center be#j
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealer#ss service cen#j
ter was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effi#j
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun#j
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica#j tor is active in the manual mode of the Step#jtronic transmission.
DisplaysSuggestions to shift gear up or down are dis#j
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols, e.g., for wet road
conditions, are considered and compared with
the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain
sensor. Next, the traffic sign will be displayed or ignored depending on the situation. Thesystem takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also dis#j plays speed limits present on routes without
signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi#j bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the trafficconditions. Watch traffic closely and activelyintervene in the respective situations.'

Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir#j
ror clean and clear.
Display
Adjusting
the
display Speed Limit Info and No Passing display areshown in the instrument cluster and possibly in
the Head-up Display.
The Speed Limit Info displays are shown or
hidden via the operating mode of the instru#j
ment cluster.
Speed Limit Info is displayed in the following operating mode: "STANDARD"
Speed Limit Info is not displayed in the follow#j
ing operating mode: "REDUCED"
Adjusting the operating mode of the instru#j
ment cluster, refer to page 119.
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol#j
lowing situations:'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by objects, stickers or paint.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sys#j
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with aspeed sticker.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedi#jately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer#j
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru#j
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
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'yTurn on voice activation system.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the de#j
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
computer
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
The onboard computer displays different vehi#j
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Calling
up
information
Press and hold button on signal lever.
The respective information is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following information in
the instrument cluster:
'yMiles and trip miles.'yFuel consumption display.'yAverage fuel consumption and average speed.'yTime of arrival and distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yIn ECO PRO mode: bonus range.
Adjusting
information
for
onboard
computer
For some information of the onboard com#j puter, it is possible to set whether it can becalled up in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Onboard info"6.Select the desired setting.Seite 128ControlsDisplays128
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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Information
in
detail
Odometer
and
trip
odometer Displaying/resetting
miles Press the button.'yWhen the drive-ready state
is switched off, miles and
trip miles are displayed.'yWhen drive-ready state is
switched on, the trip odome#j
ter is reset.
Display
'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Fuel
consumption
display
Concept
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of
the vehicle is converted into electric energy
during coasting. The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.
The current fuel consumption displays the cur#j
rent consumption of fuel. Check whether you
are currently driving in an efficient and environ#j mentally-friendly manner.
General
information
Energy recovery and current fuel consumption can be displayed as bar displays in the on#j
board computer.
Display'yEnergy recovery, arrow 1.'yCurrent fuel consumption, arrow 2.'yAverage fuel consumption, arrow 3.'yOdometer for electric driving, arrow 4.
Average
speed
and
average
fuel
consumption
General
information
Average speed and average fuel consumption
are calculated for the distance traveled since
the last reset in the onboard computer.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
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Display'yAverage speed, arrow 1.'yAverage fuel consumption, arrow 2.
Time
of
arrival
and
distance
to
destination
General
information
The estimated time of arrival and the distance
remaining to the destination are displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation systembefore the trip is started.
Display
'yTime of arrival, arrow 1.'yDistance to destination, arrow 2.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range In the ECO PRO mode, the ECO PRO bonus
range, refer to page 256, can be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Onboard
computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The onboard computer displays different vehi#j
cle data on the Control Display, such as aver#j
age values.
General
information
Two types of onboard computers are available
on the Control Display:'y"Onboard info": Average values, such as the fuel consumption, are displayed. Thevalues can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
onboard
computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
onboard
computer Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
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