BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

should stop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the proper pres#j
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef#j ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached thelevel to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi#j
cator to indicate when the system is not oper#j
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica#j
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc#j
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi#j
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub#j
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal#j
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace#j
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop#j
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell#j
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
FTM
Flat
Tire
Monitor Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss on the basis of rotation speed differences be#j tween the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
detected and reported as a flat tire.The system does not measure the actual infla#j tion pressure in the tires.
Functional
requirements The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other#j wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as#jsured. Reinitialize the system after each ad#j
justment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
Status
display
The current status of the flat tire monitor can
be displayed, e.g., whether the RPA is active.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Initialization
When initializing, the set tire inflation pres#j
sures serve as reference values in order to de#j
tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con#j
firming the tire inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3."Flat Tire Monitor"4.Switch on drive-ready state and do not
drive off.5.Start the initialization: "Perform reset"6.Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
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Indication
of
a
flat
tireThe yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu#jvers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss#j
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-
flat tires can maintain limited stability. There is
a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires.
Follow the information on run-flat tires and
continued driving with these tires.'

3.Check the air pressure in all four tires atthe next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Because the possible driving distance de#j pends on how the vehicle is used during the
trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon#j
ger depending on the driving speed, road con#j
ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Possible
driving
distance
with
a
depressurized
tire
The possible driving distance with a flat tire
depends on cargo load, driving style and road
conditions.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ#j
ently, e.g., it has reduced lane stability during
braking, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma#j
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Final
tire
failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi#j
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acci#j dent.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer#ss
service center or another qualified service cen#j ter or repair shop.
Changing
wheels/tires
General
information
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire does not always need to be changed immedi#jately in the event of pressure loss due to a flattire.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from a dealer#ss service
center or another qualified service center or re#j pair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
On soft or slippery ground, e.g., snow,
ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If possible, change thetire/wheel on a flat, solid and slip-resistant sur#jface.'

any other vehicle or cargo using the vehiclejack.'

WARNING
Hands and fingers can be jammed
when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk
of injury. Comply with the described hand
position and do not change this position
while using the vehicle jack.'

4.Turn the crank of the vehicle jack counter#j
clockwise to retract the vehicle jack and
lower the vehicle.5.Remove the vehicle jack.
After
the
wheel
change
1.Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight#j ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.2.Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo
area.
The nonworking wheel cannot be stored under the cargo floor panel because of its
size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op#j
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.6.Drive to the nearest dealer#ss service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop to have the damaged tire replaced.
Emergency
wheel
General
information
In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel
can be used instead of the defective tire. The
emergency wheel is provided for temporary
use so that you can have the defective wheel
replaced.
Overview
The emergency wheel and the tools are lo#j cated in the cargo area under the cargo floor
panel.
Removing
the
emergency
wheel
1.Pull the cargo floor panel upward directly
behind the rear backrests and remove it.2.Open the ratchet strap.3.Remove the tool holder.4.Remove the emergency wheel from the
storage well. Do not remove any covers.
After the wheel change, insert the tool holder into the storage well and secure it with the
ratchet straps.
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Driving
with
emergency
wheelWARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di#j
mensions. When driving with an emergency
wheel, changed driving properties may occur
at higher speeds, e.g., reduced lane stability
when braking, longer braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. There is a risk of an accident. Drive mod#j
erately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.'

Engine
compartmentVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Important
features
in
the
engine
compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Jump-starting, positive battery terminal3Oil filler neck4Coolant reservoir, engine5Gasoline engine only: coolant reservoir,
auxiliary cooling6Jump-starting, negative battery terminal7Vehicle identification numberHood
Safety
information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compo#j nents and impair vehicle functions. There is arisk of personal and property damage. Themanufacturer of your vehicle recommendsthat, in the effort to avoid such risks, work inthe engine compartment be performed by adealer#ss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'

WARNING
The engine compartment accommo#j
dates moving components. Certain compo#j nents in the engine compartment can also
move with the vehicle switched off, e.g., the ra#j diator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach
into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and hair away from moving parts.'

Engine
oilVehicle
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.
General
information
Engine
oil
consumption The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:'ySporty driving style.'yBreak-in of the engine.'yIdling of the engine.'yWith use of engine oil types that are classi#j
fied as not suitable.
In the case of increased engine oil consump#j tion, check the engine oil level after refueling.
Electronic
oil
measurement
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas#j uring principles:
'yStatus display.'yDetailed measurement.Electronic
oil
measurement
Status
display
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis#j play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Requirements A current measured value is available after ap#j
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying
the
engine
oil
level Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Engine
oil
level
display
messages NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.'