BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi#j
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: stow as far forward as
possible, directly behind and at the bottom
of the rear passenger seat backrests.
When the rear seat is not occupied, secure
each of the outer safety belts in the oppo#j
site buckle.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Attach cargo straps, cargo nets, retaining
straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo area, refer to page 241.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
To secure the cargo there are lashing eyes in
the cargo area.
Storage
compartments
in
the
cargo
area
Multi-function
hook
General
information
A multi-function hook is located on the left
side in the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Improper use of the multi-function hooks
can lead to a risk of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk
of injury and risk of property damage. Only hang lightweight objects, e.g., shopping bags,
from the multi-function hooks. Only transport
heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.'

Folding
down
Press on the multi-function hook and turn until
it engages.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
A storage compartment is available on the
right side of the cargo area.
Left
side
storage
compartment
General
information
A storage compartment is located on the left
side in the cargo area.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Storage
compartment
below
cargo
floor
panel
There is a storage compartment under the cargo floor panel.
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Through-loading
system Concept
The through-loading system allows the trans#j port of long objects, such as skies.
Without
comfort
seats:
opening
through-loading
1.Fold down the center armrest.2.Remove flap.3.Pull handle, arrow 1, down and fold panel
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With
comfort
seats:
opening
through-
loading
Without
rear
console1.Fold down the center armrest.2.Pull on the loop.
With
rear
console
1.Push the cover up until it engages.2.Pull on the loop.With
emergency
wheel:
enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The emergency wheel and any related compo#j nents can be temporarily removed to enlargedthe cargo area.
Removing
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments1.Remove the cargo floor panel. To do this,
pull the cargo floor panel upward directly behind the rear backrests.2.Open the ratchet strap.3.Remove the tool holder.4.Remove the emergency wheel from the
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6.Remove the storage compartment.7.Remove the storage well8.Insert the cargo floor panel.
Inserting
the
emergency
wheel
and
the
storage
compartments
Proceed in reverse order to insert the emer#jgency wheel and the storage compartments.
Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the cargo area.
Follow the installation and owner's manual in#j cluded in the protective jacket.
If equipped with emergency wheel: remove the
emergency wheel from the vehicle to mount
the ski and snowboard bag.
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Driving
tips
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an#j
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help you to ach#j
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con#j trol, refer to page 116.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Af#j
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if nec#j
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

'yGreatly increase the air flow from the vents.'yDrive moderately.
Hot
exhaust
systemWARNING
During driving operation, high tempera#j
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body, e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If
combustible materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
gas system, these materials can ignite. There
is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no combustible materials can come in contact
with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle
or during parking. Do not touch the hot ex#j
haust system.'

cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floormats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear#jance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re#j
moved, e.g., for cleaning.'