BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC inthe following situations:'yWhen driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.'yWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground.'yWhen driving with snow chains.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC OFF
Activating/deactivating
DTC
Activating
DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru#j
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating
DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica#j
tor lamp go out.
Display
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed inthe instrument cluster.
Indicator/warning
lights
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC is
activated.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the ve#j
hicle. The interaction of xDrive and DSC Dy#j
namic Stability Control further optimizes trac#j
tion and driving dynamics. xDrive variably
distributes the driving forces to the front and
rear axles as demanded by the driving situation
and road surface.
Integral
Active
Steering
Concept
Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac#j tive Steering and rear axle steering.
The system varies the steering angle of the
wheels in relation to the steering wheel move#j
ment.
With strong steering movements and low
speeds, e.g., when parking, the wheel angle is
magnified, that is, the steering is more direct.
The rear axle steering acts to increase maneu#j
verability by turning the rear wheels slightly in a direction opposite to the front wheels.
At higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned in
the same direction as the front wheels.
In critical driving situations, the Integral Active
Steering can stabilize the vehicle through pur#j
poseful steering of the rear wheels before the
driver intervenes, e.g., in case of oversteering.
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Driving
modeIntegral Active SteeringCOMFORT/
ECO PROcomfortable, for optimal travel
comfortSPORTdynamic, for greater agility
The different tunings are assigned to the dif#j
ferent driving modes of the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 116.
Using
snow
chains
When snow chains are in use, refer to
page 277, rear wheel steering is deactivated.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, the steering
wheel must be turned further, while the vehicle responds more sensitively to steering wheelmovements in the higher speed range.
The stability-enhancing intervention may bedeactivated.
Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. Have the system checked.
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Driver
assistance
systemsVehicle
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.
Cruise
controlConcept
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad#j justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The system accelerates and brakes automaticallyas needed.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control characteristic can change in certain ranges. For instance, the acceleration in ECOPRO driving mode is more gentle.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys#j
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re#j
spective situations.'

Switching
cruise
control
on/off
Switching
on Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
light up and the mark in the speedometer is set
to the current speed.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
Switching
off Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is in#j terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed, refer to
page 175, in the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a
button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the resistance point, the desired speed in#j
creases or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi#j
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set de#j
pends on the vehicle.'yPressing the rocker switch to the resist#j
ance point and holding it accelerates or de#j
celerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
After the rocker switch is released, the ve#j
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Pausing
cruise
control
Interrupting
manually When active, press the button.
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Interrupting
automaticallyThe system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations:'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disen#j
gaged.'yWhen DTC is activated or DSC is deacti#j
vated.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.
Continuing
cruise
control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin#jtentional braking or accelerating may occur.
Press button with the system inter#jrupted.
Cruise control is continued with the saved val#j ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
'yWhen the system is switched off.'yWhen drive-ready state is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'yGreen marking: system is
active, the marking indicates
the desired speed.'yOrange/white marking: sys#j
tem is interrupted, the mark#j
ing indicates the stored
speed.'yNo marking: system is switched off.Indicator
lamp'yIndicator lamp green: system is ac#j tive.'yGray indicator lamp: the system has
been interrupted.'yNo indicator lamp: system is switched off.
Status
display
The selected desired speed is hidden
after a brief time.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display Some system information can also be dis#jplayed in the Head-up Display.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed is reached.
System
limits
The desired speed is also maintained downhill. The speed may not be maintained on uphill
grades if the engine power is insufficient.
Due to the driving style that minimizes fuel
consumption in ECO PRO driving mode, the
vehicle may drop below the set desired speed
in some situations, e.g., on uphill grades.
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
function,
ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis#j
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle ac#j
celerates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle within the
given system limits so that the set distance to
the vehicle ahead is maintained.
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General
information
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper and a camera on the interior mirror to detect
vehicles driving ahead of you.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control characteristic can change in certain
ranges. For instance, the acceleration in ECO
PRO driving mode is more gentle.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec#j tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe#j
riod, the system is able to detect this within the
given system limits.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys#j
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re#j
spective situations.'

ButtonFunctionWith steering and lane control assis#jtant:
Adjust distance, refer to page 178.Rocker switch:
Set speed, refer to page 178.With steering and lane control assis#j
tant:
Steering and lane control assistant
incl. Traffic Jam Assist on/off, refer to page 182.
Radar
sensor
The radar sensor is located in the front
bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob#j
structed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir#j
ror clean and clear.
Area
of
application
The system is best used on well-constructed roads.
The minimum speed that can be set is
20 mph/30 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set is 115 mph/180 km/h.
The system can also be activated when sta#j
tionary.
Switching
on/off
and
interruptingcruise
control
Switching
on Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set
to the current speed.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
Switching
off To switch off the system while standing, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
Interrupting
manually When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Interrupting
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'yWhen selector lever position D is disen#j
gaged.'yWhen DTC is activated or DSC is deacti#j
vated.'yWhen DSC is actively controlling stability.'yIf the safety belt is unbuckled and the driv#j
er's door is opened while the vehicle is standing still.'yIf the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.'yIf the detection range of the radar is im#j paired, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.'yAfter a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the system.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is in#j terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedom#j
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 179.
DSC will be switched on, if needed.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the resistance point, the desired speed in#j
creases or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi#j
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Adjusting
distance
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility. Due to the system lim#j its, braking can be late. There is a risk of acci#jdents or risk of property damage. Be aware tothe traffic situation at all times. Adjust the dis#j
tance to the traffic and weather conditions and maintain the prescribed safety distance, possi#j
bly by braking.'

Without
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
reducing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the de#j
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis#j
tance, refer to page 179.
Without
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
increasing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the de#j
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis#j tance, refer to page 179.
With
steering
and
lane
control
assistant:
adjusting
distance
Press button repeatedly until the de#j
sired distance is set.
Continuing
cruise
control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin#jtentional braking or accelerating may occur.
Press button with the system inter#jrupted.
Cruise control is continued with the saved val#j ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:'yWhen the system is switched off.'yWhen drive-ready state is switched off.Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer'yGreen marking: system is
active, the marking indicates
the desired speed.'yOrange/white marking: sys#j
tem is interrupted, the mark#j
ing indicates the stored
speed.'yNo marking: system is switched off.
Status
display
The selected desired speed is hidden
after a brief time.
Distance
to
vehicle
ahead
of
you Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of youis shown.
SymbolDescriptionDistance 1Distance 2Distance 3Distance 4
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SymbolDescriptionSystem interrupted.No distance control display, as
the accelerator pedal is being
pressed.
Detected
vehicle
SymbolDescriptionGreen symbol:
A vehicle has been detected
ahead of you. The system
maintains the set distance to
the vehicle in front.
As soon as the detected vehicle drives off, the vehicle symbol in the distance indicator willmove away.
To accelerate, activate ACC by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal or pressing the rocker
switch.
Indicator/warning
lightsSymbolDescriptionVehicle symbol flashes:
The conditions are not ade#j
quate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated
but applies the brakes until you
actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.The vehicle symbol and dis#j
tance bars flash red and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene
by braking or make an evasive
maneuver.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Desired
speed Some system information can also be dis#j
played in the Head-up Display.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed is reached.
Distance
information The symbol is displayed when the dis#jtance from the vehicle traveling ahead
is too short.
The distance information is active in the fol#j
lowing situations:
'yActive Cruise Control switched off.'yDisplay in the Head-up Display selected, refer to page 132.'yDistance too short.'ySpeed greater than approx.
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