BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

General
information
READY is displayed in the instrument cluster. If necessary, the combustion engine starts auto#jmatically.
The combustion engine is also stopped during
the trip when rolling without acceleration or braking. This driving condition, in which the ve#j
hicle is traveling without power and energy re#j
covery is not active, is referred to as coasting,
refer to page 113.
The combustion engine is not switched off au#j
tomatically in the following situations:'yThe combustion engine is not at operating
temperature.'yThe transmission selector lever is in posi#j tion M/S.'yHigh-voltage battery is heavily discharged
or vehicle electrical system is heavily bur#j
dened.'yHigh stress of the automatic climate con#j trol in the heating or cooling phase.'yThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.'yThe vehicle is being optimized for the cur#jrent driving style, e.g., during the break-in
period or after a service appointment.'yThe hybrid system is malfunctioning.
Safety
mode
An automatically stopped combustion engine does not start independently:
'yWith the driver's door open, if neither the
brake pedal nor the accelerator pedal is de#j
pressed, and the driver's safety belt is not
fastened.'yWhen the hood is unlocked.
The indicator lights come on. The combustion engine can only be started via the Start/Stop
button.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.1.Press the Start/Stop button.'yThe standby state is activated.'yThe Auto Start/Stop function is deacti#j
vated.'ySelector lever position P is engaged
automatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the combustion engine automati#jcally in the event of a malfunction. A messageis displayed. It is possible to continue driving.
Have the system checked.
Electric
driving:
ePOWER
General
information While driving electrically with ePOWER, the ve#j
hicle is powered by the electric motor. The system runs automatically.
Depending on the charge state of the high-
voltage battery, maximum speed, the vehicle's
capacity to accelerate, and range can vary.
For electrical driving, certain conditions, refer
to page 112, must be satisfied.
Displays of the hybrid system, refer to
page 131.
Safety
information WARNING
When driving in electric mode, pedes#j
trians and other traffic might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving
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style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

BATTERY
CONTROL
General
information A certain charge state of thehigh-voltage battery can be
maintained with BATTERY
CONTROL. This charge state can be adjusted. The electric
range can be conserved in this way for a later
point in the trip, for instance.
If the current charge state is too low, the bat#j
tery is charged during the trip. This charging
process increases the average fuel consump#j
tion.
Activating
BATTERY
CONTROL Press the button repeatedly until
BATTERY CONTROL is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
The BATTERY CONTROL sym#jbol is displayed in the instru#j ment cluster.
When pressing the button, the current eDRIVE
setting is graphically displayed on the Control Display.
Adjusting
the
charge
state
The charge state can be set in various ways.
Using the eDRIVE button:1.Press the eDRIVE button repeatedly until BATTERY CONTROL is displayed in the
instrument cluster and on the Control Dis#j
play.2.Select "Set target value" on the Control Display.3."Target value:": set the desired value.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."BATTERY CONTROL"4."Target value:"5.Set the desired value.
The charge state to be conserved is displayedas a percentage value on the Control Display.
A marking is set in the instrument cluster for the adjusted value in the charge state indicator
of the high-voltage battery, refer to page 131.
Auto
Start/Stop
function,
coasting
Concept
The combustion engine is automatically stop#j ped and disengaged from the drivetrain. This driving condition of rolling is referred to ascoasting.
After coasting, the combustion engine or elec#j
tric motor provides the necessary drive power
automatically again, depending on the hybrid
mode.
Functional
requirements
Coasting is possible under the following condi#j tions:
'yThe high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.'yTransmission position D is engaged.'yThe drive system is at operating tempera#j ture.'yIn ECO PRO: mode, when coasting, with#j
out operating the brake, at speeds below
100 mph, approx. 160 km/h.
Acoustic
pedestrian
protection
Concept
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
at standstill with the drive-ready state acti#j vated and during electric driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
surroundings.
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As a result, other traffic participants, e.g., pe#jdestrians or cyclists, can better perceive thevehicle.
Driving
with
the
combustion
engine:
POWER
Concept
The combustion engine provides the main
drive power to move the vehicle. If necessary, the high-voltage battery is charged at the
same time.
Functional
requirements
Automatic
starting
while
driving
The combustion engine is automatically
started under the following conditions while
driving:'yDuring intense accelerations or on uphill
grades.'yBy pressing the accelerator pedal beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle posi#j tion, kickdown.'yThe high-voltage battery has an insuffi#jcient charge.'ySelector lever position M/S is engaged.'yAdapting to the course of the road when
destination guidance is activated.'ySystem-related requirement for hybrid
components.
Automatic
switching
off
while
driving
When reducing speed, the combustion engineis switched off when the conditions for electricdriving, refer to page 112, are met.
Assistance
from
the
electric
motor
Concept
The combustion engine provides the main
drive power to move the vehicle.
The electric motor provides assistance as
needed with additional propulsive power.
eASSIST
During normal vehicle operation, the electric motor assists the combustion engine, depend#j ing on the situation.
eBOOST Accelerating quickly, such as when passing,
requires the maximum available power from the electric motor. To do this, apply extra force
to the accelerator pedal.
Energy
recovery:
CHARGE
Concept
The hybrid system makes it possible to con#j
vert kinetic energy into electrical power when
braking and coasting. This recovered energy
charges the high-voltage battery. If necessary,
this stored electrical energy is output to the
electric motor.
General
information Depending on the settings of the Driving Dy#jnamics Control, refer to page 126, the high-
voltage battery is charged at different speeds and the vehicle decelerated differently while
coasting.
Functional
requirements
The following conditions must be met to re#j
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'yThe high-voltage battery is not fully
charged.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Energy recovery displays in the instrument
cluster, refer to page 132.
Parking
brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi#j cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac#j
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

Releasing
Releasing
manually1.Switch on drive-ready state.2. Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive away.
The LED and indicator light go out.
Automatic
Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving off.
General
information
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically engaged:
'yDrive-ready state is switched off.'yThe driver's door is opened while the vehi#j cle is stationary.'yThe moving vehicle is brought to a stand#j
still using the parking brake.
Display
The indicator light changes from greento red.
Safety
information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac#j
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

Overview
Automatic Hold
Establishing
function
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch on drive-ready state.2. Press button.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up green. Automatic Hold is functional. After every new vehicle start, the last
selected setting is active.
Automatic
Hold
holding
the
vehicle
Function readiness is established and the driv#j er's door is closed.
After stepping on the brake pedal, e.g., when
stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle is auto#j matically secured against rolling.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Driving
away Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically and the in#j
dicator light is no longer illuminated.
Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The parking brake is automatically set if drive-
ready state is switched off while the vehicle is
being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle
is exited.
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set automatically, if
the drive-ready state is switched off, while the vehicle is coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is
deactivated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press button.
The LED goes out.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press additionally on the brake pedal, when switching off.
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake:
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, e.g., with a wheel chock, after existing the vehicle.
After
a
power
failure
To reestablish parking brake functionality after
a power failure:1.Switch on standby state.2. Pull the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set and then push.
This process may take a few seconds. Any
sounds associated with this are normal.
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The indicator light is no longer illumi#j
nated as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation again.
Turn
signal,
high
beams, headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted. Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.'yHigh beams on, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam#j age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There isa risk of injury or risk of property damage.Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

is a risk of damage to property. Defrost thewindshield prior to switching the wipers on.'

Adjusting
the
rain
sensor
sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rains sensor sensitivity.
Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win#j
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.'