BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

General
information
The system offers several different tunings.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 126.
Using
snow
chains
When snow chains are in use, refer to
page 302, 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 by a dealer#ss service
center or another qualified service center or re#j pair shop.
Seite 191Driving
stability
control
systemsControls191
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

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 laws and regulations
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 relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa#j tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can#jnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.'

The indicator lights in the instrument clusterlight 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 Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Switching
off Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
Pausing
cruise
control
Interrupting
manually When active, press the button.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations, for example:'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disen#j
gaged.'yDynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti#j vated.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter#j
venes.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 194, in the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
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.
Seite 193Driver
assistance
systemsControls193
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

'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 resistance point, the desired
speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/
10 km/h.
The maximum adjustable speed depends
on the vehicle and the set hybrid system
characteristic, refer to page 112.'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.
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.
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex#j ceed or drop below the set desired speed insome situations, for instance on downhill or
uphill grades.
Seite 194ControlsDriver
assistance
systems194
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

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 so that the
set distance to the vehicle ahead is main#j
tained. The speed is adjusted as far as the
given situation allows.
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 ECOPRO 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 relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa#j tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can#jnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheelButtonFunctionCruise control on/off, refer to
page 197.Store/maintain, refer to page 197,
speed.Pause, refer to page 197, cruise
control.
Continue, refer to page 198, cruise
control with the last setting.Without steering and lane control assistant:
Increase, refer to page 198, dis#j
tance.Without steering and lane control assistant:
Reduce, refer to page 198, dis#j
tance.With steering and lane control assis#j tant:
Adjust, refer to page 198, distance.Rocker switch:
Set, refer to page 197, speed.With steering and lane control assis#j
tant:
Steering and lane control assistant
incl. Traffic Jam Assist on/off, refer to page 201.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-constructedroads.
The minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph/30 km/h.
The maximum adjustable speed amounts to 115 mph/180 km/h when driving with the com#jbustion engine.
The maximum adjustable speed amounts to
75 mph/120 km/h when driving with the elec#j tric motor.
The system can also be activated when sta#j
tionary.
Seite 196ControlsDriver
assistance
systems196
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

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 Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,if necessary.
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
automatically The system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations:'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disen#j
gaged.'yDynamic Traction Control DTC is activated
or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti#j vated.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter#j
venes.'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, for instance on a road
with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.'yIf the detection range of the radar is im#j paired, for instance 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, refer to
page 198, in the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a
button.
Press button.
Seite 197Driver
assistance
systemsControls197
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

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 resistance point, the desired
speed changes by a maximum 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 relieve from per#j
sonal responsibility. Due to the system limits, braking can be late. There is a risk of accidentsor risk of damage to property. Be aware to thetraffic situation at all times. Adjust the distance
to the traffic and weather conditions and main#j
tain the prescribed safety distance, possibly by braking.'

'yNo marking: system is switched off.
Status
displayThe 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
This value is set automatically
after the system is switched
on.System interrupted.No distance control display, as
the accelerator pedal is being
pressed.Detected
vehicleSymbolDescriptionGreen 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
lights
SymbolDescriptionVehicle 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:
Brake and make an evasive
maneuver, if necessary.
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.
Seite 199Driver
assistance
systemsControls199
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

Distance
informationThe 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 147.'yDistance too short.'ySpeed greater than approx.
40 mph/70 km/h.
System
limits
Detection
range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not
be detected.
Deceleration
The system also does not decelerate in the fol#j
lowing situations:
'yFor pedestrians or similarly slow-moving
road users.'yFor red traffic lights.'yFor cross traffic.'yFor oncoming traffic.Swerving
vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis#j
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se#j
lected distance in certain situations, including if you are driving significantly faster than vehi#jcles driving ahead of you, for instance when
rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehicle
driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the
system requests that the driver intervene by
braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if
needed.
Cornering
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can#j not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive
into a curve at an appropriate speed.
The system has a limited detection range. Sit#j uations can arise in tight curves where a vehi#j
Seite 200ControlsDriver
assistance
systems200
Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17