BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

DisposalComply with the relevant environmen#j
tal protection regulations when dispos#j
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op#j erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re#j
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri#j
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepa#j rately. Further information is available from a
dealer#ss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac#j
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
CBS uses these to calculate the need for
maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to page 139, can be displayed on the Control Dis#j
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealer#ss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehi#jcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat#j
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac#j count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shopupdate the time-dependent maintenance pro#jcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mi#j
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In#j
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod#jels for additional information on service re#jquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
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service center or repair shop. Records of regu#j
lar maintenance and repair work should be re#j
tained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicle#ss primary emissions system.Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag#jnosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equip#j
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in theleft storage compartment of the cargo area.
Remove charging cable as needed.
Wiper
blade
replacement Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the wind#j shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop#jerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re#jplacing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu#j
tion to vehicle safety.
All headlights and lights are made using LED or laser technology.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you let a dealer#ss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform
the work in case of a malfunction.
Safety
information WARNING
Focused laser light can irritate or perma#j
nently damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. The manufacturer of your vehiclerecommends that the work on the lighting sys#j
tem including bulb replacement be performed by a dealer#ss service center or another quali#jfied service center or repair shop.'

'yIf the vehicle is not used for more than amonth.
Safety
information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net#j work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat#j tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart#j
ment.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside ofthe tailgate.
Press on the release, arrow 1, and swivel thecover down, arrow 2.
First-aid
kit General
information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the first-aid kit
contents regularly.
Replace the articles prior to their expiration
date.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located under a cover on the
left in the cargo area.
Roadside
Assistance General
information
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries, and provides sup#j port in the event of a breakdown or an acci#jdent.
For more information, see the Integrated Own#j
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver#ss Guide app or, if necessary, the Own#jer's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication.
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Roadside
Assistance
Concept
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break#j down.
General
information In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi#j
cle's condition are sent directly to Roadside Assistance.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message, refer to page 137.
Requirements'yActive ConnectedDrive contract, equip#j
ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.'yCellular network reception.'yIgnition or standby state is switched on.
Starting
Roadside
Assistance
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,
support is offered through Teleservice Diagno#j
sis.
Using iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that is im#j
portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transmitted automatically.
A voice connection is established to Roadside
Assistance.
Starting
Teleservice
Help
Teleservice Help enables an in-depth diagno#j sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via
wireless transmission.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting
it through Roadside Assistance.1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.2.Set the parking brake.3.Control Display is switched on.4."Teleservice Help"
The driving ability of the vehicle can be re#j stored for specific functions.
If this is not possible, further measures will be
initiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will
be informed.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be con#j
tacted if assistance is needed in the event of an accident.
General
information If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moder#j
ately severe accident, which did not trigger any airbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In addition, a text mes#j sage appears on the Control Display.
When BMW Accident Assistance is activated,data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW.
Requirements
'yActive ConnectedDrive contract, equip#j
ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.'yCellular network reception.'yIgnition or standby state is switched on.Seite 328MobilityBreakdown
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Starting
BMW
Accident
AssistanceIf
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A text message prompting you to call
BMW Accident Assistance appears on the
Control Display.
The connection can be established directly:
"BMW Accident Assist."
The Check Control message for BMW Acci#j
dent Assistance can also be called up from the
stored Check Control messages, refer to
page 137, for a certain length of time.
Starting
manually
BMW Accident Assistance can also be con#j tacted independently of the automatic acci#j
dent detection function.
Using iDrive:1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Accident Assistance"
Follow the displays on the Control Display.
A voice connection is established.4."End call"
The voice connection can be terminated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re#j
quest can be made through the system.
General
information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con#jditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner.
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated.'yStandby state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, for instance if the air#j bags trigger, an Emergency Request is auto#j
matically initiated immediately after an acci#j
dent of corresponding severity. Automatic
Collision Notification is not affected by press#j
ing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Touch the cover.2.Press the SOS button and hold until the
LED on the microphone lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
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If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab#j
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to
help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum#j
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deter#j
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Response Center through the loudspeak#j
ers, the BMW Response Center may still
be able to hear you.
The BMW Response Center ends the Emer#j
gency Request.
What
to
do
after
an
accidentSafety
information WARNING
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. After an accident, do not touchany high-voltage components such as orangecolored high-voltage cables or parts that are incontact with exposed high-voltage cables.'