BMW X7 2020 Owners Manual

Gentleman
function
Concept
The
front
passenger
seat
can
be
adjusted
with the
switches
of
the
driver's
seat,
for
instance
toincrease
the
legroom
in
the
rear.
Overview
Gentleman
function
Switching
on
1.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up.2.Adjust
the
front
passenger
seat
on
the
drivj
er's
seat.
If
needed,
store
the
memory
position
for
the front
passenger
seat.
Switching
off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
goes
out.
The
function
deactivates
itself
automatij
cally
after
some
time.
Rear
seats
Second
row
of
seats General
information
The
seats
of
the
second
row
of
seats
can
be
adj
justed
forward
and
backward
including
the
backj
rest
tilt.
The
backrest
tilt
for
the
center
section
is
adj justed
together
with
the
left
rear
seat
backrest.
Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the
seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movejment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
folding
down the
center
armrest
in
the
rear.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
center
armrest
is
clear
during
folding
down.
Warning
When
folding
back
the
second
row
of
seats,
there
is
a
danger
of
jamming.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
second
row
of
seats
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
Seats
in
the
second
row
of
seats
are
not
locked when
they
are
folded
down
and
they
can
move.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
fold
the
seats
in
the
second
row
down
while
loading.
When
driving
without
a
load,
fold
back
and
lock
the
seats
in
the
second
row
before
driving
away.
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Overview1Resetting
to
standard
position2Forward/backward3Backrest
tilt
Resetting
to
standard
position
Press
the
button
to
reset
to
standard
position.The
process
is
canceled
if
the
button
is
pressedagain.
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward.
Access
to
the
third
row
of
seats
Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
carss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest
With
seven
seats:
1.Fold
middle
section
of
the
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seat
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2.Push
the
switch
once
forward
or
backward.
The
seat
automatically
moves
to
the
respective
end
position.
With
six
seats:
1.Pull
lever
up
to
the
stop.2.Fold
backrest
forward.
To
make
the
entry
to
the
rear
easier,
the
seat
will
automatically
move
to
the
most
forward
position.
To
avoid
a
collision,
the
position
of
the
front
seats
may
be
adjusted
automatically.
If
the
second
row
of
seats
is
not
locked,
an
acoustic
signal
will
sound
and
a
warning
symbol
will
be
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
6-seater General
information
The
second
seat
row
consists
of
two
split
seats with
separate
armrests.
Rear
armrest
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
may
be
pinched
when
moving
the
armrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
armrest.
Adjusting
the
height
'xUpward:
pull
the
armrest
into
the
desired
poj sition.'xDownward:
pull
the
armrest
to
the
top
posij
tion
and
then
push
it
all
the
way
down.
After
setting
the
height,
move
the
armrest
up
or
down
slightly,
making
sure
the
armrest
engages properly.
Setting
the
longitudinal
direction
Slide
the
upper
part
of
the
armrest
to
the
front
or
rear.
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Operating
the
second
seat
row
from
the
front
seats
Concept
The
second
seat
row
can
be
operated
from
the front
seats,
e.g.
to
prepare
the
entry
to
the
third
seat
row
easier.
Overview
Convenient
entry,
3rd
seat
row
Adjusting Push
the
switch
once
forward
or
backj
ward.
The
seat
automatically
moves
to
the
respective
end
position.
Third
row
of
seats General
information The
third
row
of
seats
consists
of
two
divided
seats.
Fold
up
the
backrest Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the
seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
carss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
From
the
rear
1.

Press
the
switch.'xPress
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrest
automatically
moves
to
the
respective
end
position.
Pressing
again
stops
the
motion.'xPush
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
rear
seat
backrest
moves
as
long
as
the
switch
is
held
down.2.Fold
the
head
restraint
back.SwitchFunctionFront.The
left
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
upright.Rear.The
right
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From
the
cargo
area1.

Pull
the
switch.'xPull
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrest
auj
tomatically
moves
to
the
respective
end position.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.'xPull
the
switch
and
hold
it.
The
rear
seat
backrest
moves
as
long
as
the
switch
is
pulled.2.Fold
the
head
restraint
back.SwitchFunctionTop,
rear.The
left
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
upright.Bottom,
rear.The
right
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
upright.
Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Seat
comfort4.Fold
down
third
row
of
seats
From
the
rear Pull
the
switch
or
hold
it
pulled.
The
rear
seat
backrest
and
the
head
restraint
fold
down.
From
the
cargo
area
Press
the
switch
or
hold
it
pressed.
The
rear
seat
backrest
and
the
head
restraint
fold
down.
Exiting
from
the
third
row
of
seats Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
secj
ond
seat
row
can
be
folded
down
using
the switch,
refer
to
page
122,
or
the
lever,
refer
to
page
122.
With
seven
seats:
emergency
unlocking
rear
seat
backrest
General
information
The
two
outer
backrests
of
the
second
seat
row
can
be
folded
down
manually,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
electrical
fault.
Unlocking
from
the
second
seat
row
Pull
the
loop
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forj
ward.
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Unlocking
from
the
third
seat
row
Pull
the
loop
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forj
ward.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press
the
button
on
the
driver's
door.
This
locks
various
functions
so
that
they
cannot
be
operated
from
the
rear.
Safety
switch,
refer
to
page
112.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
six
or
seven
safety
belts
to
ensure
occupant
safety.
However,
they
can
only
offer
protection
when
adjusted
correctly.
The
two
outer
safety
belt
buckles
of
the
secondrow
of
seats
are
intended
for
the
persons
sittingon
the
left
and
right.
The
center
safety
belt
buckle
of
the
second
row of
seats
is
intended
for
the
person
sitting
in
the
middle.
General
informationAlways
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
beingworn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
Theairbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addijtional
safety
device.
The
airbags
are
not
a
substij
tute
for
safety
belts.
The
upper
shoulder
strap's
anchorage
point
will be
correct
for
adult
seat
occupants
of
every
buildif
the
seat
is
correctly
adjusted.
Safety
information
Warning
Use
of
a
safety
belt
to
buckle
more
than
one
person
will
potentially
defeat
the
ability
of
the safety
belt
to
serve
its
protective
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
allow
more
than
one
person
to
wear
a
sinj
gle
safety
belt.
Infants
and
children
are
not
alj
lowed
on
an
occupant's
lap,
but
must
be
transj ported
and
secured
in
designated
child
restraint
systems.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fastened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly
fastened
safety
belt
can
cause
additional
injuries,
for
inj
stance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
all
occupants
are
wearing
safety
belts
correctly.
Warning
With
a
rear
backrest
that
is
not
locked,
the
proj
tective
function
of
the
middle
safety
belt
is
not
guaranteed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
If
you
are
using
the
middle
safety
belt,
lock
the
wider
rear
seat
backrest.
Warning
The
efficacy
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
fail
in
the following
situations:
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'xThe
safety
belts
or
safety
belt
buckles
are
damaged,
soiled,
or
changed
in
any
other
way.'xBelt
tensioners
or
belt
retractors
were
modified.
Safety
belts
can
be
imperceptibly
damaged
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuj
ries
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
modify
safety
belts, safety
belt
buckles,
belt
tensioners,
belt
retracjtors
or
belt
anchors
and
keep
them
clean.
Have
the
safety
belts
checked
after
an
accident
at
the
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts
'xWear
the
safety
belt
twist-free
and
tight
to your
body
over
your
lap
and
shoulders.'xWear
the
safety
belt
deep
on
your
hips
overyour
lap.
The
safety
belt
may
not
press
onyour
stomach.'xDo
not
rub
the
safety
belt
against
sharp
edges,
or
guide
it
or
jam
it
in
across
hard
or
fragile
objects.'xAvoid
thick
clothing.'xRe-tighten
the
safety
belt
frequently
upward around
your
upper
body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Guide
the
safety
belt
slowly
over
shoulder
and
hip
to
put
it
on.2.Insert
the
tongue
plate
into
the
safety
belt
buckle.
The
safety
belt
buckle
must
engage
audibly.To
ease
accessibility
to
the
safety
belt
buckle,
an
adjustable
slider
is
available
on
the
belt
to
help position
the
buckle
when
not
in
use.
When
the
safety
belt
is
fastened,
the
driver's
and
passenger's
belt
straps
are
automatically
tightj ened
once
after
driving
away.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt1.Hold
the
safety
belt
firmly.2.Press
the
red
button
in
the
safety
belt
buckle.3.Guide
the
safety
belt
back
into
its
roll-up mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
seat
and
front
passenger
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
indicator
light
lights
up
and
a
signalsounds.
Make
sure
that
the
safety
beltsare
positioned
correctly.
The
safety
belt
reminder
can
also
be
activated
if
objects
are
placed
on
the
front
passenger
seat.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats
General
information The
safety
belt
reminder
is
automatically
actij
vated
each
time
the
engine
starts.
The
safety
belt
reminder
is
also
activated
when
a
passenger
unbuckles
a
rear
seat
safety
belt
durj ing
the
trip.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
illuj
minates
after
the
engine
is
started.
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SymbolDescriptionGreen:
the
safety
belt
is
buckled
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat.Red:
the
safety
belt
is
not
buckled
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat.
Safety
mode
In
critical
situations,
for
instance
during
an
emerj
gency
stop,
the
front
safety
belts
tighten
autoj
matically.
If
the
situation
passes
without
an
accident
occurj
ring,
the
belt
tension
relaxes.
If
the
belt
tension
does
not
loosen
automatically,
stop
the
vehicle
and
unbuckle
the
safety
belt
usj ing
the
red
button
in
the
safety
belt
buckle.
Fasj
ten
the
safety
belt
before
continuing
on
your
trip.
Front
head
restraints
General
information The
current
head
restraint
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
A
missing
protective
effect
due
to
removed
or
not
correctly
adjusted
head
restraints
can
cause
injuries
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xBefore
driving,
install
the
removed
head
restraints
on
the
occupied
seats.'xAdjust
the
head
restraint
so
its
center
supj
ports
the
back
of
the
head
at
as
close
to
eye
level
as
possible.'xAdjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
rej
straint
is
as
close
as
possible
to
the
back
of
the
head.
Adjust
the
distance
via
the
backrest
tilt
as
needed.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
Warning
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
reduce
the
proj tective
effect
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
dej
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
instancepillows,
while
driving.
Active
head
restraint
In
the
event
of
a
rear-end
collision
with
a
certain
severity,
the
active
head
restraint
automatically reduces
the
distance
from
the
head.
Have
the
active
head
restraint
checked
and
if
necessary
replaced
in
the
case
of
damage
or
if
it was
exposed
to
an
accident.
Adjusting
the
height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
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Adjusting
distance'xBack:
press
the
button
and
push
the
head
rej
straint
toward
the
rear.'xForward:
pull
the
head
restraint
toward
the front.
After
setting
the
distance,
make
sure
that
thehead
restraint
engages
correctly.
Adjusting
the
side
extensions
Fold
the
side
extensions
on
the
head
restraint
forward
for
increased
lateral
support
in
the
restj ing
position.
Removing
The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
Rear
head
restraints
Safety
information
Warning
A
missing
protective
effect
due
to
removed
or
not
correctly
adjusted
head
restraints
can cause
injuries
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xBefore
driving,
install
the
removed
head
restraints
on
the
occupied
seats.'xAdjust
the
head
restraint
so
its
center
supj
ports
the
back
of
the
head
at
as
close
to
eye
level
as
possible.'xAdjust
the
distance
so
that
the
head
rej
straint
is
as
close
as
possible
to
the
back of
the
head.
Adjust
the
distance
via
the
backrest
tilt
as
needed.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
clear
when
moving
the
head
restraint.
Warning
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
reduce
the
proj tective
effect
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xDo
not
use
seat
or
head
restraint
covers.'xDo
not
hang
objects,
for
instance
clothes
hangers,
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
dej
termined
to
be
safe
for
attachment
to
a head
restraint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
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Folding
down
the
head
restraints:
basic
seat
General
information
The
outer
head
restraints
of
the
second
seat
row
and
the
head
restraints
of
the
third
seat
row
can
be
folded
down
to
improve
the
rear
field
of
vision.
Only
fold
down
the
head
restraint
if
no
one
will be
sitting
in
the
corresponding
seat.
Second
row
of
seats'xTo
the
rear:
press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
the
head
restraint
backward.'xForward:
fold
the
head
restraint
toward
the front
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.
Third
row
of
seats
'xBack:
fold
the
head
restraint
toward
the
rear
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.'xForward:
pull
the
loop
and
fold
the
head
rej straint
forward.Adjusting
the
height'xTo
lower:
press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pushthe
head
restraint
down.'xTo
raise:
push
the
head
restraint
up.
After
setting
the
height,
make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.
Removing
The
head
restraints
cannot
be
removed.
Cushions
for
head
restraints
in
the
rear:
basic
seat
Only
use
the
pillow
when
the
vehicle
is
switched off.
1.Bring
the
head
restraint
to
a
sufficiently
highposition.2.Attach
the
pillow
and
place
the
pillow
band
around
the
back
of
the
head
restraint,
arj
row
1.3.Close
pushbuttons,
arrow
2.Seite
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