BMW 7 SERIES 2021 Owners Manual

Manual
switching
offPress
and
hold
this
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
lights
up
green:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.Button
lights
up
orange:
some
Intelli#j
gent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off or
currently
unavailable.Button
does
not
light
up:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Safety
and
warnings"5."Front
collision
mitigation"6.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Early"'x"Medium"'x"Late":
only
acute
warnings
are
displayed.
The
selected
time
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
Warning
with
braking
function Display
General
information
A
warning
symbol
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster
and
in
the
Head-up
Display,
where
availa#j
ble,
if
a
collision
with
a
detected
vehicle
is
immi#j nent.
SymbolMeaningDanger
of
collision
with
vehicle
crossing
from
the
right.Danger
of
collision
with
vehicle
crossing
from
the
left.Danger
of
collision
with
vehicle
for
which
the
direction
of
travel
cannot be
determined.
Display
with
prewarning
The
respective
symbol
lights
up
red:
prewarning for
vehicles
that
cross
your
direction
of
travel.
Intervene
yourself,
for
instance
by
braking.
Display
with
acute
warning
The
respective
symbol
flashes
red
and
an
acous#j
tic
signal
sounds:
acute
warning
when
vehicles
cross
your
direction
of
travel.
Brake
and
make
an
evasive
maneuver,
if
neces#j
sary.
Prewarning For
example,
a
prewarning
is
displayed
when
a
danger
of
collision
with
a
crossing
vehicle
is
de#j tected.
If
a
prewarning
is
provided,
respond
by
braking as
warranted.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
An
acute
warning
is
displayed
in
the
event
of
an
immediate
danger
of
collision
with
a
crossing
ve#j hicle.
Intervene
in
the
case
of
an
acute
warning.
If
an
acute
warning
is
provided,
the
system
may
pro#j
vide
assistance,
such
as
through
braking,
when
there
is
risk
of
collision.
Acute
warnings
may
be
provided
even
when
there
has
been
no
prior
warning.
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Braking
interventionThe
warning
prompts
the
driver
to
intervene.
The
system
may
also
assist
in
braking
if
there
is a
risk
of
collision.
The
vehicle
can
be
decelerated
to
a
standstill. The
driver
may
interrupt
the
braking
intervention
function
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedal
or by
actively
moving
the
steering
wheel.
The
system#ss
ability
to
detect
objects
may
be
limited
in
some
circumstances.
Refer
to
the
in#j
formation
in
this
Owner#ss
Manual
regarding
the
limitations
of
the
system
and
actively
intervene
as
warranted.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Upper
speed
limit
The
system
responds
to
crossing
vehicles
when
your
own
speed
is
below
approx.
50
mph/80
km/h.
Detection
range
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Thus,
a
system
reaction
might
not
come
or might
come
late.
The
following
situations
may
not
be
detected,
for
instance:
'xCrossing
vehicles
when
they
are
hidden
by
buildings,
for
instance.'xVehicles
that
suddenly
swerve
in
front
of
you,
or
sharply
decelerating
vehicles.'xCrossing
bicycles.'xVehicles
with
an
unusual
side
appearance.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
driving
stability
control
systems
are
lim#j
ited
or
deactivated,
for
instance
DSC
OFF.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
wind#j shield
is
dirty
or
covered
in
the
area
of
the
in#j
terior
mirror.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDuring
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'xIf
there
are
constant
blinding
effects
because
of
oncoming
light,
for
instance
from
the
sun low
in
the
sky.'xWhen
it
is
dark
outside.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
if
the
radarsensors
are
dirty
or
covered.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
afterimproperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Attaching
any
objects
such
as
stickers
or
film
in
the
beam
area
of
the
radar
sensors
will
also
limit the
function
of
the
radar
sensors
and
may
even
cause
them
to
fail.
Warning
sensitivity The
more
sensitive
the
warning
settings
are,
forexample
the
warning
time,
the
more
warnings
aredisplayed.
Therefore,
there
may
also
be
an
ex#jcess
of
premature
or
unjustified
warnings
and
re#j
actions.
Person
warning
with
City braking
function
Concept
The
system
can
help
prevent
accidents
involving
pedestrians
and
cyclists.
In
the
event
of
an
acci#j dent,
the
system
may
reduce
impact
speed.
The
system
sounds
a
warning
in
the
city
speed range
before
an
imminent
collision
and
activates
brakes
independently,
if
needed.
General
information The
system
issues
a
warning
of
a
possible
risk
of
collision
with
pedestrians
and
cyclists
at
speeds
above
approx.
3
mph/5
km/h.
The
system
reacts
to
pedestrians
and
cyclists
who
are
within
the
detection
range
of
the
sys#j tem.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
sys#j
tem
is
controlled
by
the
following
sensors:
'xCamera
in
the
area
of
the
interior
mirror.'xRadar
sensor
in
the
front
bumper.
Detection
range
The
detection
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
div#j ided
into
two
areas:
'xCentral
area,
arrow
1,
directly
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xExpanded
area,
arrows
2,
to
the
right
and
left of
the
central
area.
A
collision
is
imminent
if
pedestrians
are
located
within
the
central
area.
A
warning
is
issued
about
pedestrians
who
are
located
within
the
extended
area
only
if
they
are
moving
in
the
direction
of
the central
area.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
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use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Warning
Due
to
system
limits,
individual
functions
can
malfunction
during
tow-starting/towing
with
the Intelligent
Safety
systems
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
off
prior
to
tow-starting/towing.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
With
radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
lower
area
ofthe
front
bumper.
Always
keep
radar
sensor
clean
and
unob#j
structed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
active
after
every
driving
off.
Switching
on
manually Press
the
button.
The
menu
for
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#j
tem
is
displayed.
If
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
were
switched
off, all
systems
are
now
switched
on.
"Configure
INDIVIDUAL":
depending
on
the equipment
version,
the
Intelligent
Safety
sys#jtems
can
be
individually
configured.
The
individ#j
ual
settings
are
activated
and
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
As
soon
as
a
setting
is
changed
on
the
menu,
all
settings
of
the
menu are
activated.
Press
the
button
repeatedly.The
following
settings
are
switched
be#j
tween:
"ALL
ON":
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are switched
on.
Basic
settings
are
activated
for
the
subfunctions.
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"INDIVIDUAL":
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on
according
to
the
individual
settings.
Some
Intelligent
Safety
systems
cannot
be
indi#j
vidually
switched
off.
Manual
switching
off Press
and
hold
this
button.All
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.ButtonStatusButton
lights
up
green:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
on.Button
lights
up
orange:
some
Intelli#j
gent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off or
currently
unavailable.Button
does
not
light
up:
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
are
switched
off.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display If
a
collision
with
a
pedestrian
or
a
cyclist
is
immi#jnent,
a
warning
symbol
appears
on
the
instru#j
ment
cluster
and
in
the
Head-up
Display.
The
red
symbol
is
displayed
and
a
signalsounds.
Intervene
immediately
by
braking
or
make
an
evasive
maneuver.
Braking
intervention
The
warning
prompts
the
driver
to
intervene.
If
a warning
is
active,
the
maximum
braking
force
is
used
when
the
brake
is
applied.
This
requires
the
brake
pedal
to
be
depressed
sufficiently
quickly and
forcefully.
If
there
is
a
risk
of
collision,
the
system
may
also
assist
with
braking.
When
the
vehicle
is
traveling
at
a
low
speed,
the
vehicle
may
come
to
a
complete
stop.
The
driver
may
interrupt
the
braking
intervention
function
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedal
or by
actively
moving
the
steering
wheel.
The
system#ss
ability
to
detect
objects
may
be
limited
in
some
circumstances.
Refer
to
the
in#j
formation
in
this
Owner#ss
Manual
regarding
the
limitations
of
the
system
and
actively
intervene
as
warranted.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#jtions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#j
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Upper
speed
limit
The
system
responds
to
pedestrians
and
cyclists when
the
speed
of
the
vehicle
is
below
approx.
50
mph/80
km/h.
Detection
rangeThe
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Thus,
a
warning
might
not
be
issued
or
be
is#j
sued
late.
The
following
situations
may
not
be
detected,
for
instance:
'xPartially
covered
pedestrians.'xPedestrians
that
are
not
detected
as
such
be#j
cause
of
the
viewing
angle
or
contour.'xPedestrians
outside
of
the
detection
range.'xPedestrians
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Functional
limitationsThe
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
may
not
be
available
in
the
following
situations:'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
driving
stability
control
systems
are
de#j activated,
for
instance
DSC
OFF.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera
or
the
wind#jshield
is
dirty
or
covered
in
the
area
of
the
in#j
terior
mirror.'xIf
the
camera
has
overheated
and
been
tem#j
porarily
switched
off
due
to
excessively
high
temperatures.'xUp
to
10
seconds
after
the
start
of
the
engine
via
the
Start/Stop
button.'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIf
there
are
constant
blinding
effects
because
of
oncoming
light,
for
instance
from
the
sun low
in
the
sky.'xWhen
it
is
dark
outside.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
if
the
radarsensors
are
dirty
or
covered.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
afterimproperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Attaching
any
objects
such
as
stickers
or
film
in
the
beam
area
of
the
radar
sensors
will
also
im#j pact
the
function
of
the
radar
sensors
and
mayeven
cause
them
to
fail.
Night
Vision
withpedestrian
and
animal detection
Concept
Night
Vision
with
pedestrian
and
animal
detec#j tion
is
a
night
vision
system.
An
infrared
camera
scans
the
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
and
issues
a
warning
if
it
detects
pedes#j
trians
and
animals
on
the
street.
The
system
de#j tects
warm
objects
that
are
similar
in
shape
tohuman
beings
or
animals.
If
necessary,
the
ther#jmal
image
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Dis#jplay.
General
information
Thermal
image
The
image
shows
the
heat
radiated
by
objects
in
the
field
of
view
of
the
camera.
Warm
objects
have
a
light
appearance
and
cold
objects
a
dark
appearance.
The
ability
to
detect
an
object
depends
on
the temperature
difference
between
the
object
and
the
background
and
on
the
level
of
heat
radiation
emitted
by
the
object.
Objects
that
are
similar
in
temperature
to
the
environment
or
that
radiate
very
little
heat
are
difficult
to
detect.
For
safety
reasons,
when
driving
at
speeds above
approx.
3
mph/5
km/h
and
in
low
ambientlight,
the
image
is
only
displayed
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.
A
still
image
is
displayed
at
regular
intervals
for
a
fraction
of
a
second.
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Pedestrian
and
animal
detection
Object
detection
and
warning
only
functions
in
darkness.
Objects
whose
form
is
similar
to
people
with
suf#j
ficient
heat
radiation
are
detected.
In
addition,
the
system
also
detects
animals above
a
certain
minimum
size,
for
instance
deer.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
with
thermal
im#j
age
activated:
'xPeople
detected
by
the
system:
in
light
yel#j low.'xAnimals
detected
by
the
system:
in
dark
yel#j
low.
Range
of
object
detection,
with
good
ambient
conditions:
'xPedestrian
detection:
up
to
approx.
330
ft/100
m.'xDetection
of
large
animals:
up
to
approx. 490
ft/150
m.'xDetection
of
medium
animals:
up
to
approx.230
ft/70
m.
Environmental
influences
can
limit
the
availability
of
object
detection.
If
the
vehicle
systems
detect
that
the
vehicle
is
located
in
a
residential
area,
the
animal
detection
is
temporarily
switched
off.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
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Thermal
image
Camera
The
camera
is
automatically
heated
when
the
ex#j
ternal
temperatures
are
low.
When
the
vehicle
lighting
is
switched
on,
the camera
objective
is
cleaned
at
regular
intervals
when
the
windshield
washer
system
is
activated.
Switching
on
Switching
on
automatically When
it
is
dark
outside,
the
system
is
automati#jcally
active
after
every
driving
off.
Switching
on
the
thermal
image The
thermal
image
from
the
Night
Vision
cameracan
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
in
addi#jtion
to
the
warning
function.
This
function
has
noeffect
on
object
detection.
Press
the
button.
The
image
from
the
camera
is
displayed
on
the Control
Display.
Adjusting
the
thermal
image
Brightness
and
contrast
can
be
adjusted,
when
the
thermal
image
is
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:1.Select
brightness
or
contrast:'x

"Brightness".'x

"Contrast".2.Set
the
desired
value.
Warning
function
Display
SymbolMeaningPerson
warning.Animal
warning.Symbol
lights
up
red.Prewarning.Symbol
flashes
red
and
a
sig#j
nal
sounds.Acute
warning.
The
displayed
symbol
may
vary
and
shows
the side
of
the
road
on
which
the
person
or
animal
was
detected.
Warning
of
people
or
animals
in
danger
If
a
collision
with
a
person
or
an
animal
detected in
this
way
is
imminent,
a
warning
symbol
ap#j pears
on
the
instrument
cluster
and
in
the
Head-
up
Display.
Although
both
the
shape
and
the
heat
radiation are
analyzed,
false
warnings
cannot
be
ruled
out.
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Warning
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
The
warning
area
for
the
person
warning
con#j
sists
of
two
parts:
'xCentral
area,
arrow
1,
directly
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xExpanded
area,
arrows
2,
to
the
right
and
left of
the
central
area.
With
animal
warnings,
no
distinction
is
made
be#jtween
the
central
or
expanded
area.
The
entire
area
moves
along
with
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
the
steering
angle
and
changes
with
the
vehicle
speed.
As
the
vehicle
speed
in#j
creases,
the
area
becomes,
for
instance
longer and
wider.
Prewarning Prewarning
for
persons
is
displayed
when
a
per#json
is
detected
in
the
central
area
immediately
in front
of
the
vehicle
as
well
as
on
the
left
or
right
side
in
the
extended
area.
Prewarning
for
animals
is
displayed
when
an
ani#j
mal
is
detected
in
the
front
of
the
vehicle.
If
a
prewarning
is
issued,
intervene
by
braking
or
making
an
evasive
maneuver.
Acute
warning
Acute
warning
is
displayed
if
a
person
or
an
ani#j mal
is
detected
in
direct
proximity
in
front
of
the
vehicle.
If
an
acute
warning
is
issued,
brake
or
make
an
evasive
maneuver
immediately.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The
warning
is
displayed
simultaneously
in
the Head-up
Display
and
on
the
instrument
cluster.
System
limits
Basic
limits The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xOn
steep
hills,
in
steep
depressions
or
in
tight
curves.'xIf
the
camera
is
soiled
or
damaged.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xAt
very
high
external
temperatures.
Limits
of
pedestrian
and
animal
detection
In
some
situations,
it
may
occur
that
pedestriansare
detected
as
animals
or
animals
as
pedes#jtrians.
Small
animals
are
not
detected
by
the
object
de#j tection
function,
even
if
they
are
clearly
visible
inthe
image.
Limited
detection,
for
instance
in
the
following circumstances:
'xPeople
or
animals
who
are
fully
or
partially covered,
especially
when
their
heads
are
cov#jered.'xPeople
who
are
not
in
an
upright
position,
for
instance
lying
down.'xCyclists
on
unconventional
bicycles
(e.g.,
re#j cumbent
bicycles).'xAfter
physical
damage
to
the
system,
for
in#j
stance
after
an
accident.
No
display
on
the
rear
screen
The
image
from
Night
Vision
cannot
be
dis#j played
on
the
rear
screen.
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Lane
departure
warning
Concept
The
lane
departure
warning
alerts
when
the
vehi#j
cle
is
about
to
run
off
the
road
or
exit
the
lane.
General
information
This
camera-based
system
warns
starting
at
a
minimum
speed.
The
minimum
speed
is
country-specific
and
is displayed
in
the
menu
for
the
intelligent
Safety systems.
Warnings
are
issued
by
means
of
a
steering
wheel
vibration.
The
severity
of
the
steering
wheel
vibration
can
be
adjusted.
The
system
does
not
provide
a
warning
if
the
turn
signal
is
set
in
the
respective
direction
be#j fore
leaving
the
lane.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
if
in
the
speed
range
up
to
130
mph/210
km/h
a
lane
marking
is
crossed,
the
system
may
intervene
with
a
brief
active
steering
intervention
in
addi#jtion
to
vibrating.
The
system
thus
helps
keep
thevehicle
in
the
lane.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
road and
traffic
safety.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Do
not
jerk
the
steering
wheel
in
re#j
sponse
to
a
warning.
Warning
Indicators
and
warnings
cannot
serve
as
a
sub#j
stitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
its
limits,
the
system
may
not
issue
warnings
or
reactions,
or
these
may
be
issued
late
or
in
a
manner
that
is
not
consistent
with
their
normal
use.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Functional
requirement The
camera
must
detect
the
lane
markings
for
the
lane
departure
warning
to
be
active.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent
Safety
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
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