BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

'y "Reset": all values are reset.'y "Automatic reset": all values are
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle
has come to a standstill.
Sport
displays
Concept
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displays
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by atleast 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the controller until the desired speedis displayed.6.Press the controller.Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"5.Press the controller.
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"5.Press the controller.
Vehicle
status
General
information The status can be displayed and actions per#j
formed for several systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"
Information
at
a
glance
'y "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat
Tire Monitor, refer to page 281.'y "Tire Pressure Monitor": Status of the
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 277.'yResetting the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 278.'y "Engine oil level": Electronic engine
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'y "Check Control": Check Control mes#j
sages are stored in the background and
can be displayed on the Control Display.
Displaying stored Check Control mes#j
sages, refer to page 123.'y "Service required": Displaying serv#j
ice requirements, refer to page 125.'y "Teleservice Call": Service Request.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
General
information Read the information for cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 310.
Overview
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Head-Up Display"Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list in the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
View Three different views are available for the
Head-up Display:
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active.'y"REDUCED": the displays in the Head- up Display are reduced to the mini#j
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'y"INDIVIDUAL": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active. Individual dis#j
plays, e.g., Check Control messages,
can be individually configured.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to theambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted. Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the controller until the desired bright#jness is set.7.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright#jness of the Head-up Display can be addition#j
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Adjusting
the
height
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Height"6.Turn the controller until the desired height is reached.7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro#j
tated around its own axis.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.7.Press the controller.
Visibility
of
the
display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Dis#j
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic set#j tings checked by a dealer#ss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Special
windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possibleto display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im#j ages from being generated.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a deal#j
er#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop, if necessary.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Overview Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
Light
functions
SymbolFunctionFront fog lightsLights off
Daytime running lightsParking lightsSymbolFunctionAutomatic headlamp control
Adaptive Light ControlLow beamsInstrument lightingRight roadside parking lampLeft roadside parking lamp
Parking
lights,
cornering
lights
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when drive-ready
state is switched off, the exterior lighting is au#j
tomatically switched off at this switch setting
only.
Parking
lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe#j
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to switch on
drive-ready state.
Low
beams Position of switch:

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The low beams illuminate when drive-ready
state is switched on.
Roadside
parking
lights When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided road#jside parking lamp can be switched on.ButtonFunctionRight roadside parking lamp on/offLeft roadside parking lamp on/off
Welcome
lights
and
headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
Welcome
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior
lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating Position of switch:
,
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5.Select desired setting:'y"Welcome lights"
Parking lights and tail lamps are
switched on for a limited time.'y"Door handle lighting"
Door handles and the ground in front of
the doors are illuminated for a limited
time.'y"LED light carpet"The area next to the vehicle is illumi#j nated for a limited time.
Headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
General
information
The low beams stay lit for a particular time if
the high beams are switched on after standby
state is switched on.
Setting
the
duration Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Pathway lighting"6.Select the desired setting.
Automatic
headlamp
control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off auto#j matically depending on the ambient bright#j
ness, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight or if there is
precipitation.
General
information A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon cancause the lights to be switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
System
limits
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
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For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks un#j der these conditions, you should always switch
on the lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights
General
information In some countries, daytime running lights aremandatory, so it may not be possible to switchthe daytime running lights off.
Switching
on/off Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when
drive-ready state is switched on. After drive- ready state is switched off, the parking lights
light up in position
.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Adaptive
Light
Control Concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina#j
tion of the road surface.
General
information
Depending on the steering angle and other pa#j rameters, the light from the headlight follows
the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap#j
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv#j
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Depending on the equipment version, Adap#j
tive Light Control consists of one or several systems:'yCornering light, refer to page 136.'yAdaptive headlight range control, refer to
page 136.
Activating
Position of switch:

The Adaptive Light Control is active, when the
drive-ready state is switched on.
Corner-illuminating
lights In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or
when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating
lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below acertain speed.
The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Self-leveling
headlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieveoptimum illumination of the roadway.
High-beam
Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic participants early on and automaticallyswitches the high beams on or off depending
on the traffic situation.
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General
information
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on, whenever the traffic
situation allows. In the low speed range, the high beams are not switched on by the system.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The driver can intervene at any time and switch
the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating
Position of switch:
Press and hold button on signal lever.
The indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
The high beams are switched on and off auto#j
matically.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru#j
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
Deactivating The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off, refer to page 108.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press
the button on the turn signal lever.
System
limits
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. In situation that
require this, therefore switch off manually.
The system is not fully functional in the follow#j
ing situations, and driver intervention may be
necessary:'yIn very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.'yWhen detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings.'yIn tight curves, on hilltops or in depres#j
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on#j coming traffic on highways.'yIn poorly-lit towns and cities or in the pres#j
ence of highly reflective signs.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
Laser
high
beams
Concept The range of the high beams is increased andensures an even better illumination of the road.
General
information When the high beams are switched-on, start#j
ing with a speed of approx. 60 km/h the laser
high beams in the headlight are automatically switched on in addition to the LED high beams.
Depending on the country variant, further in#j formation can be obtained from the laser label
on the headlight.
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Safety
information
The label is in the headlight and is visible from
the outside.
Fog
lightsFront
fog
lights
Functional
requirement
The low beams must be switched on before switching on the front fog lamps.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The green indicator lamp lights up.
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
page 135, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are activated, the front fog lights are not switched on.
Instrument
lighting Functional
requirement The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
Settings
Adjust the brightness with thethumbwheel.
Interior
lights
General
information Depending on the equipment version, interiorlights, footwell lights, entry lamps, door handle
lighting, and speaker lighting are automatically
controlled.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Interior lights
Reading lights
Switching
the
interior
lights
on
and
off Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button
and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle can
be switched on and off independently. The button is located in the rear roofliner.
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Switching
the
reading
lamps
on
and
off
Press button.
The reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights.
Ambient
light
General
information Depending on the equipment version, lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the vehicle's
interior.
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive,
it will not be switched on when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Switching
on/off
The ambient light is switched on when the ve#j hicle is unlocked, and switched off when thevehicle is locked.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Ambient lighting"
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Selecting
color
scheme Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Color"6.Select the desired setting.Setting
the
brightness
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Brightness"6.Select the desired setting.
Dimmed
when
driving Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Dimmed while driving"
The interior lighting is dimmed for some lightswhile driving.
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Panoramic
glass
sunroof,
lighting If the panoramic glass sunroof is opened or thesliding visor closed, lighting of the respectivearea is switched off.
BMW
Touch
Command
The ambient light can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
Bowers
&
Wilkins
Diamond
Surround
Sound
System
General
information
Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated. Brightness can be individually set.
If the speakers are muted, speaker lighting will be switched off.
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Switching
on/offThe speaker lighting is switched on when the
vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Bowers & Wilkins"
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Setting
the
brightness
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Brightness"6.Select the desired setting.
BMW
Touch
Command
The operation of the Bowers & Wilkins Dia#j
mond Surround Sound System is also possible with BMW Touch Command.
Ambient
highlight
General
information
The ambient highlight illuminates the door pil#j
lars in the rear.
When opening a rear door, the brightness of the ambient highlight of the respective door pillar is reduced. After the rear door is closed,
the ambient highlight is illuminated again in the
previously adjusted brightness.
Switching
on/off
automatically
The ambient highlight is switched on when the
vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Accent lighting in rear"
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Switching
on/off
manually
The ambient highlight is fitted with a touch
sensor. The ambient highlight is switched on
or off with a brief touch of the chrome bar.
Adjusting
the
brightness
via
iDrive
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Brightness"
The last brightness set is displayed.6.Select the desired setting.
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Adjusting
the
brightness
via
touch
sensor
The ambient highlight is fitted with a touch
sensor. The brightness is changed with a long
touch of the chrome bar.
BMW
Touch
Command The ambient highlight can also be operated
using BMW Touch Command.
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