BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Switching
on/off
manually Press button:
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys#j tems can be individually configured. The indi#j
vidual settings are activated and stored for the
driver profile currently used. As soon as a set#j ting is changed on the menu, all settings of the
menu are activated.
Press button repeatedly.
The following settings are switched
between:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems
are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in#j
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intel#j
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intelli#j
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
The red symbol is displayed and a sig#j
nal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak#j
ing force is used when the brake is actuated.
Prerequisite for the brake booster is suffi#j
ciently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal.
The system can additionally assist with braking intervention if there is a risk of a collision.
At low speeds the vehicle can be decelerated
to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if ve#j
hicle stability has not been restricted, e.g., by
deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con#j
trol.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac#j
tively moving the steering wheel.
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Object detection can be restricted. Observe
the limitations of the detection range and func#j tional restrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of property damage. Observethe information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de#j
tect.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambi#j ent light, the image is only displayed when thelow beams are activated.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Pedestrian
and
animal
detection
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Objects whose form is similar to people with
sufficient heat radiation are detected.
In addition, the system also detects animalsabove a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
Display on the Control Display with thermal im#j
age activated:
'yPeople detected by the system: in light yellow.'yAnimals detected by the system: in dark
yellow.
Range of object detection, with good ambient
conditions:
'yPedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m'yDetection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m'yDetection of medium animals: up to ap#j prox. 230 ft/70 m
Environmental influences can limit the availa#j
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is located in a residential area, the animal detec#j
tion is temporarily switched off.
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 traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

Camera
The camera is automatically heated when theexternal temperatures are low.
The camera lens is automatically cleaned to#j gether with the headlights.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically When it is dark outside, the system is automat#jically active after every driving off.
Switching
on
the
thermal
image
The thermal image from the Night Vision cam#j era can be displayed on the Control Display in
addition to the warning function. This function has no effect on object detection.
Press button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjusting
the
thermal
imageBrightness and contrast can be adjusted, when
the thermal image is switched on.
Via iDrive:
1.Select brightness or contrast.'y "Brightness".'y "Contrast".2.Set the desired value.WARNING
DisplaySymbolMeaningPerson warning.Animal warning.Symbol lights up red.Prewarning.Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds.Acute warning.
The displayed symbol may vary and shows the
side of the road on which the person or animal was detected.
Warning
of
people
or
animals
in
danger
If a collision with a person or an animal de#j tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym#j bol appears on the instrument cluster and inthe Head-up Display.
Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled out.
Warning
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
The warning area for the person warning con#j
sists of two parts:
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'yExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left.
With animal warnings, no distinction is made
between the central or expanded area.
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, the area becomes, e.g., longer and
wider.
Prewarning Prewarning for persons is displayed when a
person is detected in the central area immedi#j
ately in front of the vehicle as well as on the left
or right side in the extended area.
Prewarning for animals is displayed when an
animal is detected in the front of the vehicle.
The driver must intervene actively by braking
or making an evasive maneuver when there is a
prewarning.
Acute
warning Acute warning is displayed if a person or an
animal is detected in direct proximity in front of
the vehicle.
The driver must immediately intervene actively by braking or making an evasive maneuver
when there is an acute warning.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The warning is displayed simultaneously in the Head-up Display and on the instrument clus#jter.
System
limits
Basic
limits The system may not be fully functional in thefollowing situations:
'yOn steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.'yIf the camera is soiled or damaged.'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yAt very high external temperatures.
Limits
of
pedestrian
and
animal
detection
In some situations, it may occur that pedes#j
trians are detected as animals or animals as
pedestrians.
Small animals are not detected by the object
detection function, even if they are clearly visi#j ble in the image.
Limited detection, e.g., in the following circum#j
stances:
'yPeople or animals who are fully or partially covered, especially when their heads are
covered.'yPeople who are not in an upright position,
e.g., lying down.'yCyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g., recumbent bicycles).'yAfter physical damage to the system, e.g.,after an accident.
No
display
on
the
rear
screen
The image from Night Vision cannot be dis#j
played on the rear screen.
Lane
departure
warning Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehicle on roads with lane markings is about to
leave the lane.
General
information
This camera-based system warns starting at a minimum speed.
The minimum speed is country-specific and is displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety
systems.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings. The time of the warning
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may vary depending on the current driving sit#juation.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Vehicles with side collision warning: if in the
speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, a lane marking is crossed, the system intervenes witha brief active steering intervention in addition
to vibrating and helps to keep the vehicle in the
lane.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release the driver
from the personal responsibility to correctly assess route and traffic situation. There is a
risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to
the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.In the event of a warning, do not unnecessarilyjerk the steering wheel.'

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systemsare switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in#j dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intel#j
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intelli#j
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Setting
warning
sensitivities
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Lane Departure Warn."5.Select the desired setting.'y"Always": the system always alerts
within the technical limitations.'y"Reduced": some warning are sup#j pressed depending on the situation,
e.g., during passing without turn signal
or when purposefully driving over lane markings in curves.'y"Off": no warnings are issued.
The selected setting is stored for the driverprofile currently used.
Setting
the
force
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Steering wheel vibration"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems and stored for the driver profile cur#j rently used.
Vehicles
with
side
collision
warning: switching
steering
intervention
on/off
The steering intervention can be switched on and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec#j
tion and lane departure warning.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Steering intervention"
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The system illuminates green: at least
one lane marking was detected and
warnings can be issued.
WARNING
If
you
leave
the
lane
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi#j brating.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued.
With
side
collision
warning
If in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane marking is crossed, the system inter#j
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venes with a brief active steering interventionin addition to vibrating and helps to keep the
vehicle in the lane. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can
be manually overridden at any time.
End
of
warningThe warning is canceled in the following situa#j
tions:'yAutomatically after approx. 3 seconds.'yWhen returning to your own lane.'yWhen braking hard.'yWhen using the turn signal.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

The system indicates whether there are vehi#jcles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approachingfrom behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The lamp in the exterior mirror lights up dim#j
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit#j
uations described above.
The lamp in the exterior mirror flashes and the
steering wheel vibrates.
Vehicles with side collision warning: at speeds
between 45 mph/70 km/h and
130 mph/210 km/h, the system can intervene
with a brief active steering intervention and
help to return the vehicle into the lane.
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 traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systemsare switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in#j dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intel#j
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intelli#j
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Blind Spot Detection"5.Select the desired setting.
"Off": With this setting, no warning is out#j put.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
force
of
the
steering
wheel vibration
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Steering wheel vibration"4.Select the desired setting.The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems and stored for the driver profile cur#j rently used.
Vehicles
with
side
collision
warning: switching
steering
intervention
on/off
The steering intervention can be switched on and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec#j
tion and lane departure warning.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Steering intervention"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
WARNING
Lamp
in
the
exterior
mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror indi#j
cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind.
Acute
warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror flashes
brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
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