BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

plays speed limits present on routes without
signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traf#j
fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Ad#j just driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap#j
propriate.'

'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIf the camera has overheated and beentemporarily switched off due to excessivelyhigh temperatures.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits or road data stored in the
navigation system are incorrect.'yIf the speed limits vary with the time of day
and the day of the week.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sys#j
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yIn case of electronic traffic signs.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with trafficsigns applied to them.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedi#jately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.'yIn the presence of country-specific signs
and road configurations.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer#j
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instru#j
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the de#j
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
Computer
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different ve#j
hicle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
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Calling
up
information
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Pressing the button re#jpeatedly displays additional information.
Information
at
a
glance The following information can be displayed on
the Onboard Computer:
'yMiles and trip miles.'yTime of arrival and distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yInstrument cluster with enhanced features:
Bar display for total range.'yFuel consumption display.'yAverage fuel consumption and averagespeed.'yEngine temperature display.
Adjusting
information
for
Onboard
Computer
For some information of the Onboard Com#j
puter, it is possible to set whether it can be
called up in the instrument cluster.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Onboard info"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Information
in
detail
Odometer
and
trip
odometer Displaying/resetting
miles Press the button.
'yPress the knob briefly to dis#j
play the trip miles.
When the drive-ready state
is switched off, miles and
trip miles are displayed.'yKeep the knob pressed down to reset the
trip miles.
Display
'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Time
of
arrival
and
distance
to
destination
General
information
The estimated time of arrival and the distance
remaining to the destination are displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation systembefore the trip is started.
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Display'yTime of arrival, arrow 1.'yDistance to destination, arrow 2.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
total
range
Concept
The total range can be shown in the form of a bar display in the Onboard Computer.
Display
'yCurrent total range, arrow.
Fuel
consumption
display
General
information
The average fuel consumption values can be
shown in the form of a bar display in the On#j
board Computer. The odometer for electric
driving will be reset during next refueling.
The electric consumption values are displayed
in MAX eDRIVE.
Display'yOdometer for electric driving, arrow 1.'yAverage fuel consumption, arrow 2.'yCurrent fuel consumption, arrow 3.
Average
speed
and
average
fuel
consumption
General
information
Average speed and average fuel consumption
are calculated for the distance traveled since
the last reset in the Onboard Computer.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
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Display'yAverage speed, arrow 1.'yAverage fuel consumption, arrow 2.
Engine
temperature
display
General
information
Displays the current engine temperature, based on a combination of coolant and engineoil temperature. As soon as the optimum oper#j
ating temperature has been attained, the indi#j cator is in the center position.
If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the en#j
gine, become too hot, a Check Control mes#j
sage is displayed too.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 320.
Display
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different ve#j
hicle data on the Control Display, such as aver#j
age values.
General
information
Two types of Onboard Computers are availa#j ble on the Control Display:'y"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
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'y "Reset": all values are reset.'y "Automatic reset": all values are
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle
has come to a standstill.
Sport
displays
General
information
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displays Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit again, after it has
dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired speedis displayed.6.Press the Controller.Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"5.Press the controller.
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"5.Press the controller.
Vehicle
status
General
information The status can be displayed and actions per#j
formed for several systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"
Information
at
a
glance
'y "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat
Tire Monitor, refer to page 307.'y "Tire Pressure Monitor": Status of the
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 302.'yResetting the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 303.'y "Engine oil level": Electronic engine
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'y "Check Control": Check Control mes#j
sages are stored in the background and
can be displayed on the Control Display.
Displaying stored Check Control mes#j
sages, refer to page 137.'y "Service required": Displaying serv#j
ice requirements, refer to page 139.'y "Teleservice Call": service request.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
General
information Read the information for cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 337.
Overview
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Head-Up Display"Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list in the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
View Three different views are available for the
Head-up Display:
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active.'y"REDUCED": the displays in the Head- up Display are reduced to the mini#j
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'y"INDIVIDUAL": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active. Individual dis#j
plays, e.g., Check Control messages,
can be individually configured.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to theambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted. Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the controller until the desired bright#jness is set.7.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright#jness of the Head-up Display can be addition#j
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Adjusting
the
height
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Height"6.Turn the Controller until the desired height
is reached.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 98.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro#j
tated around its own axis.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.7.Press the controller.
Visibility
of
the
display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Dis#j
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic set#j tings checked by a dealer#ss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Special
windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possibleto display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im#j ages from being generated.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a deal#j
er#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop, if necessary.
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LightsVehicle
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., 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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lights.Night Vision, refer to page 171.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.Parking lights.SymbolFunctionAutomatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.Low beams.Instrument lighting.Right roadside parking light.Left roadside parking light.
Parking
lights,
cornering
lights
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when the drive- ready state is switched off, the exterior lightingis automatically switched off.
Parking
lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe#j
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to switch on
drive-ready state.
Low
beams Position of switch:

The low beams illuminate when drive-ready
state is switched on.
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Roadside
parking
lightsWhen the vehicle is parked, a one-sided road#jside parking light can be switched on.ButtonFunctionRight roadside parking light on/offLeft roadside parking light on/off
Welcome
lights
and
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Welcome
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior
lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating Position of switch:
,
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5.Select the desired setting.'y"Welcome lights"
Individual light functions are switched
on for a limited time.'y"Door handle lighting"
Door handles and the ground in front of
the doors are illuminated for a limited
time.'y"LED light carpet"
The area next to the vehicle is illumi#j nated for a limited time.Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature.
General
information
The low beams stay lit for a particular time if
the high beams are switched on after standby
state is switched on.
Setting
the
duration Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Pathway lighting"6.Select the desired setting.
Automatic
headlight
control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off auto#j
matically depending on the ambient bright#j
ness, for instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
System
limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks un#j
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