suspension BMW 7 SERIES 2014 F02 Owner's Manual

Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving withroof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF button
Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active
Steering system are only performed by the
rear axle steering.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equip‐
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC where
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction. Driving stability is
limited during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
Therefore drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
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Self-leveling suspensionThe concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle
height and ground clearance constant. The
height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐
tained at a predefined level under all load con‐
ditions.
The system ensures consistent comfort by
keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit‐
uations.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The system is disrupted. Vehicle handling may be
altered and driving comfort may be noticeably
reduced. Visit your nearest service center.
Driving Dynamics Control The concept
The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For
this purpose various programs are available for
selection that are activated via the two buttons
of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF-button.
At a glance
Button in the vehicleOperating the programsPress buttonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
COMFORT+
ECO PRO
Automatic program change
The system may automatically reel to COM‐
FORT in the following situations:
▷Failure of Integral Active Steering.▷Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.▷Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.▷The vehicle has a flat tire.▷When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC OFF
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active
Steering system are only performed by the
rear axle steering.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
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Activating DSCPress button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFF
is activated.
TRACTION Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Driv‐
ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
Activating TRACTION Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating TRACTION Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
If TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: TRAC‐
TION is activated.
SPORT+ Sporty driving with optimized suspension and
adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐
bilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic program change When switching on the adjustable speed limit
or activating cruise control, the program auto‐
matically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and engine control for greater driving agility
with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Activating SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the ControlDisplay, refer to page 143, the SPORT driving
mode can be set.
After the SPORT driving mode is activated, se‐
lect "Configure SPORT" on the displayed
panel and configure the program.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐
vated:1."Settings"Seite 142ControlsDriving stability control systems142
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Tire treadSummer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center.
Have the vehicle towed or transported there.
Otherwise, tire damage can become life threat‐
ening for vehicle occupants and also other traf‐
fic.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
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Rear lights 230
Rear seats 57
Rear seats, basic position 59
Rear sockets 176
Rear vanity mirror 67
Rearview camera 155
Rearview mirror 65
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 167
Recommended fuel grade 202
Recommended tire brands 215
Refueling 200
Remaining range 95
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 172
Replacement fuse 233
Replacing parts 227
Replacing wheels/tires 214
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 147
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 144
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 151
Reserve warning, refer to Range 95
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 116
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 190
Retreaded tires 215
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Roadside parking lights 106
Roller sunblinds 50
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 139
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 139 RON recommended fuel
grade 202
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 247
Roof-mounted luggage rack 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 237
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 216
Rubber components, care 241
Run-flat tires 216
S Safe braking 188
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 61
Safety belts 60
Safety belts, care 241
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 134
Safety reel, windows 50
Safety systems, airbags 110
Saving fuel 192
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 227
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 238
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 60
Seat heating, front 57
Seat heating, rear 59
Seating position for chil‐ dren 69
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 64
Seats 54
Seats, front 54 Seats, rear 57
Seat ventilation, front 57
Seat ventilation, rear 60
Selection list in instrument cluster 99
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 84
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 141
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 141
Sensors, care 242
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 225
Service requirements, dis‐ play 96
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 235
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 144
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 151
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 101
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 64
Shift paddles on steering wheel 86
Shoulder support 56
Side airbags 110
Side View 158
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 47
Sitting safely 54
Size 246
Ski bag 178
Slide/tilt glass roof 51
Smallest turning radius 246
Smoker's package 174
Snow chains 216
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Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐nostics 225
Soot particulate filter 187
SOS button 234
Spare fuse 233
Speaker lighting 109
Specified engine oil types 222
Speed, average 100
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 100
Speed limiter, display 97
Speed Limit Information 97
Speed warning 101
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 142
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 101
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 142
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 85
Stability control systems 136
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 75
Start/Stop button 73
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 74
Status control display, tires 115
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 140
Steering wheel, adjusting 67
Steering wheel heating 68
Steering wheel memory 64
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 86
Steptronic transmission 84
Stopping the engine 74
Storage compartments 180 Storage compartments, loca‐
tions 180
Storage, tires 216
Storing the vehicle 242
Summer tires, tread 214
Sun visor 174
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 93
Surround View 155
Suspension settings 141
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 141
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 171
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 167
T Tachometer 94
Tail and brake lights 230
Tail lights 230
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 246
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 95
Temperature, engine oil 94
Terminal, starting aid 236
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 93
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Theft protection, lug bolts 231 Thermal camera, see Night
Vision 127
Thigh support 55
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 100
Tire damage 214
Tire identification marks 212
Tire inflation pressure 207
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 113
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 115
Tires, changing 214
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 207
Tires, run-flat tires 216
Tire tread 214
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 227
Top View 159
Total vehicle weight 247
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 238
Towing 237
Tow lug, see tow fitting 238
Tow-starting 237
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 115
Traction control 137
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 137
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 142
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 86
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 84
Transporting children safely 69
Tread, tires 214
Trip computer 100
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 80
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