BMW 7 SERIES 2021 Manual Online

Locking
the
vehicle1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors,
the
trunk
lid,
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xThe
rear
sun
visor
of
the
glass
sunroof
is closed.'xWith
anti-theft
protection:
Anti-theft
protec#jtion
is
switched
on.
This
prevents
the
doorsfrom
being
unlocked
using
the
lock
buttons
or
the
door
openers.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle
after
locking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
protection
are
closed,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
with
the
vehicle
locked.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
sec#j
onds
after
locking.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.
Interior
lights,
refer
to
page
174.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
light#j
ing
will
be
switched
on.
Welcome
lights,
refer
to
page
170.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Trunk
lid
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
You
can
set
up
if
the
doors
will
be
unlocked
when
the
trunk
lid
is
opened
with
the
vehicle
key.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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OpeningPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#jself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Switching
pathway
lighting
on Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
path#j
way
lighting
feature.
Additional
information:
Pathway
lighting,
refer
to
page
171.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key.
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
88.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
bat#j
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
lift
the
cover
with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
us#j
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posi#j tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
serv#j ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
If
the
lost
vehicle
key
has
an
assigned
driver
pro#j file,
the
connection
to
this
vehicle
key
must
bedeleted.
A
new
vehicle
key
can
then
be
assignedto
the
driver
profile.
Malfunction General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j
function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
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'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
fromtransmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
charg#j
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
direct
proximity
of
thewireless
charging
tray.
Place
the
vehicle
key
in
a
different
location.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
also
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key.
Additional
information: Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
88.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on
via
emergency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
vehicle
key
against
themarked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
at#jtention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clus#jter.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
sec#j
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
recognized,
slightly change
the
position
of
the
vehicle
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
ve#jhicle
key
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Serv#j
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connected#j
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
An
active
BMW
ConnectedDrive
contract
isrequired.
BMW
display
key
General
information
The
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addi#jtional
mechanical
key.
If
the
display
key
is
used,the
mechanical
key
should
be
carried
with
you,for
instance
in
the
wallet.
The
mechanical
key
is
used
like
the
integrated
key.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the
standard
vehicle
key.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
also
avail#j
able:
'xDisplay
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xDisplay
status
of
the
anti-theft
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'xCall
up
range
with
available
fuel.'xWith
parked-car
heating:
operate
parked-carheating.
Without
parked-car
heating:
operate
parked- car
ventilation.'xStationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start'xRemote
Control
Parking.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
88.
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
fromthe
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
thevehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
1Opening
the
trunk
lid2Unlocking3Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
pathway
lighting4Locking5Park
button6Display7Back8Switch
the
display
on/off9Micro-USB
charging
socket
Reception
range
The
number
of
available
display
key
functions depends
on
the
distance
from
the
vehicle.
'xWhen
you
are
in
close
proximity
to
the
vehi#jcle,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
availa#jble.'xThe
status
information
can
be
called
up
in
the
extended
reception
range.
With
parked-car
heating:
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parked-car
heating:
the
parked-car
ventilation
can
be
operated.'xOutside
of
the
reception
range
of
the
vehicle, you
can
display
the
last
transmitted
status
in#jformation
from
the
vehicle.


The
symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
of
the
reception
range.
Display General
information
The
display
is
divided
into
the
upper
status
line,
the
information
area,
and
the
lower
status
line.
Upper
status
line The
upper
status
line
displays
the
following
infor#jmation:
'x

/



Vehicle
secured/vehicle
unsecured.'xSet
time
in
the
vehicle.'x

Charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery.
Information
area
The
information
area
can
be
used
to
access
in#j
formation
and
perform
additional
functions.
If
the
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page,
then
page
indicators
are
shown
beneath the
information.


A
solid
indicator
denotes
the
current
page.
Swipe
to
the
right
or
left
with
a
finger
to
change between
the
pages.
If
further
information
is
available
on
a
page,
tap the
appropriate
symbol.
To
return
to
the
original
page:




tap
on
the
symbol
beneath
the
display.
Lower
status
line The
lower
status
line
indicates
whether
or
notthe
display
key
is
within
reception
range.
'x"Connected":
the
display
key
is
within
recep#j
tion
range.'x"Updated":
the
display
key
is
not
within
re#j ception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
on/off
The
display
will
go
out
automatically
after
a
brief
period
to
conserve
battery
power.
To
hide
the
display
manually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display key.
To
show
the
display:
1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
dis#j
play
key.2.Then,
swipe
with
your
finger
from
bottom
to top
to
unlock
the
screen
lock.
To
switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
usablebattery
life:
1.If
necessary,
cancel
the
screen
lock.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3."OK"
To
switch
the
display
on:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display key.
Operating
concept Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
there
are
up
to
five
main
menus
providing
access
to
the sub-menus.
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information"

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Door
status.
Alarm
system
status.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time,
and
reason
for
triggering
the
alarm.

Window
status.
Glass
sunroof
status."Vehicle
information"Maintenance
indicators
of
Condition
Based
Service
CBS.
Status
of
the
roadside
parking
lights."Mobility
info"Range
with
available
fuel."Preconditioning
setting"With
parked-car
heating:
operate
parked-car
heat#j
ing.
Without
parked-car
heat#j
ing:
operate
parked-car
ventilation.
Stationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start."R/C
parking"Remote
Control
Parking.
Display
key
battery
General
information Follow
the
following
information:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
batterydeclines,
the
display
is
switched
off
automati#j
cally.
The
battery
must
be
recharged
so
that
the
display
can
be
switched
back
on.
The
op#j
erability
of
the
standard
buttons
is
retained until
the
battery
is
completely
discharged.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hoursbefore
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
ex#j
tended
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
while
it
is
being
charged
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
discharged,
it
may
take
some
time
before
the display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
chargersavailable
on
the
market,
it
cannot
be
guaran#jteed
that
every
charger
will
function
properly.
The
charging
duration
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
may
heat
up
the
charger
and
the
display
key.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
tray
may
heat
up
the
tray
and
the
display
key.
At
higher
temperatures,
the
charge
current
through
the
display
key
may
be
reduced,
and
in
isolated
cases
the
charge
process
may
be
interrupted
temporarily.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wire#j less
charging
tray,
make
sure
there
are
noobjects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging
tray.
Safety
information
Warning
When
charging
a
device
that
meets
the
Qi
standard
in
the
wireless
charging
tray,
any
metal
objects
located
between
the
device
and
the
tray
can
become
very
hot.
Placing
storage
devices
or
electronic
cards,
such
as
chip
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
signal
transmission,
between
the
device
and
the
tray may
impair
the
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
charging
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
the
device
and
the
tray.
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Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
via
the
micro-USB
charging
socket
to
a
USB
port.
In
the
center
console1.Open
the
tray
cover.2.Place
the
display
key
into
the
middle
of
the
wireless
charging
tray
in
front
of
the
cup
hold#j
ers.
Ensure
that
the
display
is
facing
up.3.Close
the
tray
cover.
Malfunction
General
information A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
BMW
display
key
detection
by
the
vehicle
may malfunction
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
discharged.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
fromtransmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
charg#j
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metal
objects
or
electronic
devices.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
also
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mechanical
key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
emergency
detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
display
key
with
its
back
against
themarked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
at#jtention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clus#jter.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
sec#j
onds.
If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
slightly
change
the
position
of
the
display
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
cannot
be
switched
on anymore
or
if
the
display
does
not
respond
toentries
anymore,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
following
buttons
on
the
dis#j
play
key
at
the
same
time
for
at
least
10
seconds until
the
display
is
switched
off
and
then
onagain:
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Integrated
key
General
informationThe
driver's
door
can
be
locked
and
unlocked
without
the
vehicle
key
using
the
integrated
key.
The
integrated
key
also
fits
the
glove
compart#jment.
Safety
information
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
NOTICE
The
door
lock
is
permanently
joined
with
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
When pulling
the
door
handle
with
the
integrated
keyinserted,
paint
or
the
integrated
key
can
bedamaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty.
Remove
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
the
outside
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
1.Pull
and
hold
the
door
handle
outward
with one
hand.2.Guide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
from
theback
under
the
cover
and
push
the
cover
out.3.Use
the
thumb
of
the
hand
on
the
door
han#jdle
to
push
the
cover
toward
the
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4.Remove
the
cover.5.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
using
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
systemThe
activated
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is
opened,
if
the
vehicle
has
been
un#j locked
via
the
door
lock.
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehi#j
cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
Buttons
for
the
central locking
system
General
information In
the
event
of
a
severe
accident,
the
vehicle
isautomatically
unlocked.
The
hazard
warning
sys#j
tem
and
interior
lights
come
on.
Overview
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doorsclosed.'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.'xThe
vehicle
is
not
secured
against
theft
when locking.
Unlocking
Press
the
button.
Opening
'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors.
Pull
the
door
opener
above
the
armrest.'xFront
doors:
pull
the
door
handle
on
the
door to
open
the
door.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.'xBack
doors:
pull
twice
on
the
door
handle
on
the
door
to
be
opened;
the
first
time
unlocks the
door,
the
second
time
opens
it.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The
vehicle
can
be
accessed
without
operating
the
vehicle
key.
Carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
e.g.,
in
your pants
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
detects
the
vehicle
key
when
it
is
in
close
proximity
or
in
the
car's
inte#j rior.
General
informationComfort
Access
supports
the
following
func#j
tions:
'xUnlocking
and
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the
vehicle
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'xConvenient
closing.'xTouchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehi#j
cle.'xOpening
trunk
lid.'xOpening
and
closing
the
trunk
lid
with
no-
touch
activation.
Functional
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outside
of
the
vehicle
near
the
doors.'xThe
next
unlocking
and
locking
cycle
is
not
possible
until
after
approx.
2
seconds.
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
unlocking
via the
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Grasp
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door
completely.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
was
assigned
to
the
vehicle
key,
this
driver
profile
will
be
activated
and
the
settings
that
are
stored
in
it
will
be
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.'xFolded
in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
via
the
button
in
the
car's
interior,
they
will
not
be
folded
out
when
unlocking.'xThe
rear
sun
protection
of
the
glass
sunroof is
moved
into
the
position
where
it
was
priorto
locking.'xWith
anti-theft
protection:
Anti-theft
protec#jtion
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
beswitched
off.
Locking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
via
the
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
Close
the
driver's
door.
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
aclosed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
for
approx.1
second
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
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