door lock BMW 7 SERIES 2012 User Guide

If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds
after having activated them consecutively a
number of times, the system is blocked for a
limited
time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.
Driver's door controls Roller blind for rear window
Press the button.
Extending

or retracting the roller blinds
together
Press and hold the button.
Rear door controls Roller blind for the side windows
Press the button.
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed. Roller blind for rear window
Press the button.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together Press and hold the button.
Glass sunroof, powered*
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated

together or separately, using the same
switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀ Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch upward briefly.
▷The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
▷ The opened roof closes until
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Opening and closing

Calling up settings
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving,
as an unexpected movement of the seat
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Switch off the ignition.
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After

a brief period, the calling up of stored seat
positions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid.
▷ Press a button on the remote control.
▷ Press the Start/Stop button. Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
1
Adjusting
2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor*
3 Fold in and out*
General information
The
mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.◀
The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐
locked via the remote control, the position is au‐
tomatically retrieved if the setting for this
function is active.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
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Adjusting

Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This
locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to
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Driving
Start/Stop button
The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches
the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:
▷ When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
▷ If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers. Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car
wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.
▷ When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷ After approx. 8 minutes.
▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
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When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page
65, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
▷ After the engine is switched off, if the car is
in
radio ready state, refer to page 65, or if the
ignition is switched off, refer to page 65, and
if position R or D is engaged.
▷ If the ignition is switched off and position N
is engaged.
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Engaging the transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged

if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Depress

the brake until you start driv‐
ing
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀ Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After

releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
center position. Press the Unlock button to:
▷
Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P Press button P.
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BMW ConnectedDrive
BMW Assist*
General information
BMW
Assist provides you with certain services,
e.g., transmission of the position data of your
vehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center if
an Emergency Request* has been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐
vidually agreed upon contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW Assist
system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist
Response Center without your having to visit a
service center. After the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, no BMW Assist services
will be available. The BMW Assist system can be
reactivated by a service center after you sign a
new contract.
Requirements
▷ The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless communications network.
This network must be capable of transmit‐
ting the services.
▷ To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.
▷ The BMW Assist service contract was
signed with your service center or with the
BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling
must have been completed.
▷ BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
▷ Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection to the BMW As‐
sist Response Center is established. The
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks
with

you and takes further steps to help you.
▷ Automatic Collision Notification: under cer‐
tain conditions, a connection is established
to

the BMW Assist Response Center after a
serious accident. If possible, the BMW As‐ sist Response Center then speaks with you
and takes further steps to help you.
▷ Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW
Roadside Assistance* can be contacted if
assistance

is needed in the event of a break‐
down. If possible, the vehicle and position
data are transmitted in the process.
▷ Customer Relations: connection with Cus‐
tomer Relations for information on all as‐
pects of your vehicle.
▷ TeleService: data on your vehicle's service
status or required inspections are transmit‐
ted to your service center, either automati‐
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.
▷ Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse

Center provides assistance if, for ex‐
ample, the remote control is not available
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
▷ Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report
that

your vehicle was stolen to the police, the
BMW Assist Response Center can deter‐
mine its position.
▷ In addition to these services, the optional
Convenience Plan offers Concierge service
and information for route planning, traffic,
and weather. A limited number of calls can
be made via the BMW Assist Response
Center with Critical Calling if, for example,
the mobile phone is not available or dis‐
charged.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
BMW TeleService*
General information
TeleService

supports communication with your
service center.
▷ Data on the vehicle's service requirements
can

be sent directly to the service center. In
this way, the service center can plan its work
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Short commands of the voice activation
system*
General information
Instructions
for voice activation system, refer to
page 25. To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
Adjusting
Vehicle
Function
Command
Open the main menu. ›Main menu‹
Open the options. ›Options‹
Open the settings. ›Settings‹
Info display of the instrument cluster. ›Info Display‹
Settings on the Control Display. ›Control display‹
Open the time and date. ›Time and date‹
Open the language and units. ›Language and units‹
Open the speed limit. ›Speed‹
Open the light. ›Lighting‹
Open the door lock. ›Door locks‹
Open the profiles. ›Profiles‹Equipment*

Function
Command
Open the air conditioning settings. ›Climate‹
Open the Head-up Display. ›head up display‹
Enable the rear. ›Allow rear control‹ Seite 280
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 98
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 105
Activated-charcoal filter 128
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 95
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 105
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Active seat ventilation, rear 53
Active Steering, integral 101
Adaptive brake assistant 98
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 97
Adaptive drive 100
Adaptive light control 85
Adaptive
light control, bulb re‐
placement 261
Additional telephone 212
Additives, oil 256
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
Airbags 88
Airbags, indicator/warning light 89
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 126
Air distribution, manual 125
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 127
Air pressure, tires 244
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 128
Air volume, automatic climate control 126
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44 All around the center con‐
sole 17
All around the headliner 18
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 127
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 251
All-wheel-drive 99
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 133
Alternative oil types 256
AM/FM station 172
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 161
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 98
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 98
Appointments 228
Approved engine oils 256
Apps 238
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 139
Arrival time 79
Ashtray 134
Assist 234
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 267
Assistance when driving off 98
Audio playback 179
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 194
Audio remote control 198
AUTO intensity 126
Automatic car wash 271
Automatic climate con‐ trol 125 Automatic Cruise Control with
Stop & Go 105
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 89
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 85
Automatic Hold 68
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 126
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
Automatic trunk lid 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 126
AUTO program, intensity 126
AUX-IN port 190
Average fuel consumption 78
Average speed 78
Axle loads, weights 278
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 48
Backrest, width 49
Back seats, adjusting 51
Backup camera 116
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 263
Balance 170
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 267
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 269
Basic position, rear seats 52
Bass 170
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Battery replacement, audio re‐
mote control 198
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 200
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 265
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 265
Before entering the car wash 271
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 140
Blinds, sun protection 45
Bluetooth audio 194
BMW Apps 238
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 193
BMW Assist 234
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 148
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 258
BMW Online 236
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140
Brake assistant 98
Brake assistant, adaptive 98
Brake discs, breaking in 144
Brake force display 97
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 97
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 263
Brake lights, adaptive 97
Brake pads, breaking in 144
Braking, notes 145
Breakdown assis‐ tance 266, 267
Breaking in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 81
Bulb replacement 260
Bulb replacement, front 261 Bulb replacement, rear
263
Bulbs and lamps 260
Button, RES 107
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 267
C
Calendar 228
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 118
Camera, care 273
Camera, Side View 119
Camera, Top View 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140
Car battery 265
Car care products 272
Care, displays 273
Care, vehicle 272
Cargo 146
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo straps, securing cargo 147
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 273
Car wash 271
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 144
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 258
CD/DVD 179
CD/DVD player, rear 199, 204
CDs, storing 186
Cell phone 212
Center armrest 139
Center console 17
Central locking system 35
Central
screen, refer to Control
Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 260 Changing wheels/tires 250
Check Control 82
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child-safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 272
Cigarette lighter 134
Cleaning, displays 273
Climate control 125
Climate control on head‐ liner 130
Climate control wind‐ shield 145
Clock 77
Closing/opening from in‐ side 39
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 140
Collision warning 110
Combination instrument 14
Combination
instrument, elec‐
tronic displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Computer 77
Concierge service 235
Condensation on win‐ dows 126
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 146
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Condition Based Service
CBS 258
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 223, 232
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 80
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 98
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 256
Coolant temperature 76
Cooler 135
Cooling function 127
Cooling, maximum 126
Cooling system 256
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cruise control 111
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 105
Cruising range 75
Cupholder 140
Curb weight 278
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 154
Customer Relations 237
D
Damage, tires 249
Damping control, dy‐ namic 100
Data, technical 276
Date 77
Daytime running lights 85
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 126
Destination distance 78
Destination guidance 159
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 158
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 152
Digital clock 77
Digital radio 173
Dimensions 276
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 70
Display in front wind‐ shield 123
Display,
instrument cluster 75
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 87
Displays 14
Displays, cleaning 273
Disposal, coolant 257
Disposal, vehicle battery 265
Distance control, refer to PDC 113
Distance, selecting for ACC 106
Distance to destination 78
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 39
Downhill control 99
Drive-off assistant 98
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 98
Driving instructions, breaking in 144
Driving notes, general 144
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 98
Driving tips 144
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 98
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 99
DVD/CD 179
DVD/CD notes 185
DVD/CD player, rear 199, 204
DVD changer 183
DVD settings 182
DVDs, storing 186
DVD, video 181
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 100
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 165
Dynamic Drive 100 Dynamic Driving Control
102
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 98
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 99
E
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 148
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 16
Electronic engine oil level check 255
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 98
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 38
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 242
Emergency release, parking brake 67
Emergency Request 266
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 267
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 76
Energy recovery 77
Engine compartment 253
Engine compartment, working in 253
Engine coolant 256
Engine oil 255
Engine oil, adding 255
Engine oil additives 256
Engine oil filler neck 255
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 256
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 256
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
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