BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Workshop Manual

device that is already connected and the de#jvice will be disconnected.
Disconnecting
the
device Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
The device remains paired and can be con#j
nected again, refer to page 51.
Connecting
the
device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to the de#j
vice when it is reconnected. If the device is al#j ready connected, these functions are deacti#j
vated.
Deleting
the
device Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed fromthe device list.
Swapping
the
telephone
and
additional
phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the ve#j
hicle, the functions of the phone and additional
phone can be switched.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software
update
General
information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for instance mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for
many of the supported devices. The vehicle is
maintained up-to-date via regular vehicle soft#j
ware updates.
Updates and related current information is
available at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying
the
installed
software
version
The software version installed in the vehicle is
displayed.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional infor#j mation.
Updating
software
via
USB
The software may only be updated when the vehicle is stationary.
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Using iDrive:1.Store the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB flash drive.2.Connect the USB storage device to a USB
interface, refer to page 248.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
Updating
software
via
BMW
Teleservices
Updating software via BMW Teleservices is
country-specific and may not be available.
The software is first transferred into the vehicle
and can then be installed. The software can be
installed at a time different from the time of
transfer.
The software can be transferred while driving,
and if the trip is interrupted it will resume auto#j
matically the next time the vehicle is driven. All
other functions remain available during the
transfer. Cellular network reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Update software"5."Teleservices"6."Load update"The update is loaded but not installed.7.Install or delete the update.'y"Install software"
The loaded update is installed. This step can be carried out at a later
point in time.'y"Remove update"
The loaded update is removed.
The following steps are omitted.8."OK"9.Wait for the update to complete.10."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
Restoring
the
software
version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first soft#j
ware update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.'y"Previous version"
The previous software version is re#j stored.'y"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9."Shut down system"
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Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the
vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display.
Components
of
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
General
information
The Integrated owner's manual consists of
four parts, which offer various levels of infor#j mation or possible access.
Quick
Reference
Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informa#j
tion on how to operate the vehicle, how to use
basic vehicle functions and what to do in case
of a breakdown. This information can also be
displayed while driving.
Search
by
images
Based on illustrations, image search provides
information and descriptions. This is useful,
e.g., when the terminology for a feature is not known.Keyword
search
Search for information and descriptions by en#j
tering terms selected from the index.
Videos
The basic functions of selected systems are
explained in the videos.
Select
components1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select the desired setting.
Scrolling
through
the
owner's
manualTurn the controller, until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Context
help
-
operating
instructions
for
the
currently
selected
function
General
information
The relevant information can be opened di#j rectly.
Opening
via
iDrive Change directly to the Options menu from thefunction on the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
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Changing
between
a
function
and
the
operating
instructions
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Displayand to alternate between the two displays:1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last dis#j played function and the last displayed page of
the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5.
Opens a new display every time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information
The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 30, and called up directly.
Storing
1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:'y"Quick reference"'y"Search by pictures"'y"Keyword search"'y"Animations"2. Press desired button and hold for
more than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly dis#j
played at the selected entry point.
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BMW
eDRIVEVehicle
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.
Hybrid
systemConcept
This BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the
combustion engine, the vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an elec#jtric motor and a high-voltage battery amongother things.
The hybrid system can move the vehicle purely
electrically. It can also support the combustion
engine in certain situations.
General
information
The vehicle does not consume any fuel while
driving purely electrically. This enables envi#j
ronmentally friendly driving without emissions in inner-city traffic. If the combustion engine isused, the hybrid system support reduces fuelconsumption even further.
In addition to this, the electric motor acts like
an alternator: during braking and coasting, the electric motor converts the vehicle's kinetic
energy into electricity. The current is stored in
the high-voltage battery and is used to drive
the electric motor.
The vehicle can be charged, refer to page 276,
via the charging socket at charging stations or
household sockets.Overview1Combustion engine2Power electronics3Electric motor4High-voltage cables: orange5Auxiliary battery, combustion engine6High-voltage battery7Charging control unit8Charging socket
Functions
while
driving
Electric
driving:
ePOWER
Under certain conditions, refer to page 111,
the vehicle is powered only by the electric mo#j tor.
Assistance
from
the
electric
motor
Driving off and accelerating require a lot of en#j ergy.
To optimize acceleration and to reduce fuel consumption, the electric motor boosts the
combustion engine, refer to page 114. To do
this, the electric motor uses the energy saved in the high-voltage battery.
Driving
with
the
combustion
engine:
POWER
The combustion engine, refer to page 114,
provides the main drive power to move the ve#j
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hicle. If necessary, the high-voltage battery is
charged at the same time.
The hybrid system always starts the combus#j
tion engine automatically.
Auto
Start/Stop
function,
coasting The Auto Start/Stop function, refer topage 110, switches the combustion engine off
while the vehicle is moving, when braking,
when rolling to a halt, and while the vehicle is
stopped. The condition of rolling with the com#j
bustion engine switched off is referred to as
coasting. Convenience functions such as the
automatic climate control are supplied by the
high-voltage battery and can remain switched
on.
Energy
recovery:
CHARGE
The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system
is charged through energy recovery while driv#j
ing.
The electric motor acts as a generator and
converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electric current, refer to page 114.
Charging
the
vehicle
The high-voltage battery of the vehicle can be charged, refer to page 276, via the charging
socket at charging stations or household sock#j ets.
Regular and complete charging of the high- voltage battery reduces the fuel consumption
by using electric energy.
Climate
control
while
parking
and
charging
The hybrid system makes it possible to oper#j ate the automatic climate control prior to driv#j
ing off and with the combustion engine
switched off.
During vehicle charging or if the high-voltage
battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicle's in#j
terior can be can be cooled or heated in ad#j vance of the trip, refer to page 240.The stationary climate control, refer to
page 239, can also be switched on directly.
Display
The displays of the hybrid system, refer to
page 131, provide information about the cur#j
rent state of hybrid operation and show the
system activity in a chart.
Energy-saving
driving To save energy while driving, read the follow#jing descriptions:'ySaving fuel, refer to page 268.'yUsing the hybrid system efficiently, refer to
page 269.'yECO PRO driving mode, refer to page 270.'yAdapting to the course of the road, refer to
page 133.
Safety
of
the
hybrid
system
Read the information on safety, refer to
page 57.
Long-term
vehicle
storage Follow the instructions for vehicle storage andfor longer idle periods, refer to page 337.
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Safety
of
the
hybrid
systemVehicle
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.
Working
on
the
hybrid
system
General
information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that no changes be made to the vehicle, for#cin#j
stance the retrofitting of accessories, that will have an effect on the vehicle#ss hybrid system.
Safety
information DANGER
Improperly executed work, in particular
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage
system, can lead to electric shock. There is a
risk of injury, fire and danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommendsthat the work on the vehicle, in particular main#j
tenance and repair, be performed by a dealer#ss service center or another qualified service cen#j
ter or repair shop.'

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Controls
The information in this chapter helps you in
confidently operating your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.Online Edition for Part no. 01402981865 - VI/17

Opening
and
closingVehicle
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.
Remote
controlGeneral
information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con#j trols with integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable battery. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 63.
You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific ver#jsion. Settings, refer to page 76.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Driver profile, refer to
page 74.
The remote controls hold information about re#j
quired maintenance. Service data in the re#j mote control, refer to page 322.
Safety
information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehiclecan be opened from the outside.'