ESP BMW 7 SERIES 2016 G11 Owner's Guide

lower tab and the pushbutton on the bot‐
tom of the head restraint.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently
used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.
while changing lanes. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic be‐
hind by looking over your shoulder.◀
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Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 87.
Adjusting manually
In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor
The concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
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Overview
Front
Rear
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the
button lights up.3.Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. Lighting of the writing goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
Lighting of the writing goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
Press selected 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.
The comfort function is not available on the
driver's seat while driving.
Safety mode While driving, a profile can be called up on the
driver's seat:
Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
BMW Touch Command The memory function can also be operated on
the front passenger seat and in the rear via
BMW Touch Command.
Massage function
The concept Depending on the program, the massage func‐
tion ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be se‐
lected:▷Pelvis activation.▷Upper body activation.▷Full body activation.▷Back massage.▷Shoulder massage.▷Lumbar massage.▷Upper body training.▷Full body training.Seite 88ControlsAdjusting88
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General information
The following settings are applied to the seat
automatically on system activation:▷The front passenger's seat moves forward
and adjusts the height if necessary.▷Backrest and head restraint of the front
passenger seat are inclined forward.▷The tilt of the screen in the rear is adjusted
to the rest incline of the passenger's seat.▷The head restraint on the backrest of the
front passenger seat folds out.▷The backrest of the rear seat inclines to the
rear.
The adjusted end position can be manually ad‐
justed, refer to page 78, and stored using the
Memory function, refer to page 87, if needed.
Information WARNING
If the Captain’s chair is activated, the
view on the right exterior mirror can be ob‐
structed. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the front passenger seat such that the view on
the exterior mirror is not obstructed.◀
Overview
Captain’s chair
Switching on Press button.
Resetting to standard position
Press button to reset to standard po‐
sition.
The process is canceled if the button is
pressed again.
Vitality programs The concept
Different muscles can be trained using the vi‐
tality program in the rear. Active movements
help in preventing signs of fatigue.
General information After each start of the vitalization program,
there is a calibration run. Here the intensity of
the exercises is set individually.
Videos on the respective screens in the rear
show, which motions should be executed. A
display informs about the still-remaining dura‐
tion of each exercise. There is direct feedback
to the exercise executed by a display of stars
and a color bar display:
▷Green: exercise was correctly executed.▷Gray: the pressure was too weak.▷Red: the pressure was too weak.
The goal of the exercises is to keep the bar
display in the green area as long as possible.
Every exercise is evaluated by awarding stars.
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Transporting children safelyVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The right place for children
Information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
Children should always be in the rear WARNING
Persons shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm cannot
correctly fasten the safety belt without suitable
additional restraint systems. The protective ef‐
fect of the safety belts can be limited or lost
when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An
incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause ad‐
ditional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident
or during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Secure
persons shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suita‐
ble restraint systems.◀
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Only transport children younger than 13 years
of age or shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm in the rear in
child restraint systems provided in accordance
with the age, weight and size of the child.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
weight and size.
Children on the front passenger seat
Before using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, ensure that the front,
knee, and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of
front-seat passenger airbags, refer to
page 138.
Information WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
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LATCH child restraint systemLATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.
Information
Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐
mation of the child restraint system manufac‐
turer when installing and using LATCH child
restraint fixing system.
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
General information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Information WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys‐
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sys‐
tem can be limited. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower an‐
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits se‐
curely against the backrest.◀
Position The corresponding symbol shows the
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anchors are
marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐
bols. It is not recommended to use the
inner lower anchors of standard outer
LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle
seat belt instead for the middle seat.Before installing LATCH child
restraint systems
Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐
straint system.
Without comfort seats in the rear:
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
systems1.Install child restraint system, see manufac‐
turer's information.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
With comfort rear seats: Assembly of
LATCH child restraint fixing systems
1.Before mounting, adjust the seats to their
basic position, refer to page 80.2.For better accessibility, tilt the backrest
back slightly.3.Install child restraint system, see manufac‐
turer's information.4.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.5.After mounting, move the backrest back up
slightly so that the child restraint system
rests lightly against the backrest.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points The respective symbol shows the an‐
chor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper Top Tether are
marked with this symbol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
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DrivingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Start/Stop button The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive readiness on or
off.
Drive readiness starts with the
brake pedal pressed when you
press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
drive readiness back off and operating readi‐
ness, refer to page 19, is switched back on.
Drive readiness
Information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀
CAUTION
In the case of repeated starting attempts
or repeated starting in quick succession, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is
risk of property damage. Avoid repeated start‐
ing in quick succession.◀
Switching on drive readiness
Steptronic transmission
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
Switch off drive readiness
Steptronic transmission
1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
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Canceling the lock
Press unlock button.Engage selector lever position P
Press button P.Sport program and manual mode
Activating the sport program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode1.Press the selector lever to the left out of
selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐
mission continues to shift automatically.
Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐
shifted as needed.
Switching to manual mode
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐
lected gear.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
prevent automatic upshifting in M/S
manual mode
If drive mode SPORT, refer to page 111, is se‐
lected, the Steptronic Sport transmission does
not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached.
In addition, there is no downshift for kickdown.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddle. However, this effect is not pro‐
duced via the shift paddles when switching
briefly from selector lever position D to manual
mode.
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Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
▷Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.▷With the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐
sition D with the respective transmission ver‐
sion, it is possible to switch back into the auto‐
matic mode:
▷Pull and hold right shift paddle.
or▷In addition to the briefly pulled right shift
paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
In the manual mode, after conservative driving
for a certain amount of time or if there has
been no acceleration or shifting of the shift
paddles within a certain amount of time, the
transmission switches back to automatic
mode.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is
displayed, e.g.: P.
Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin
the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press and hold the Start/Stop button. The
starter must audibly start.3.Press and hold the selector lever into se‐
lector lever position N, until selector lever
position N is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Release Start/Stop button and selector
lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
Launch Control
The concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction.
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DisplaysVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Instrument cluster
The concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display. In
the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of the display type can be deactivated
via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Fuel gauge   1182Speedometer3Time  118External temperature   118
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Selection lists  121
ECO PRO displays   241
Navigation display
Messages, e.g., Check Control5Engine temperature   1186Transmission display   106
Status, Driving Dynamics Control   1107On-board computer  1228Driver assistance system displays
Speed limit detection   1209Reset miles  123Adjusting the view
The concept In addition to the driving program views, the in‐
strument cluster can be adjusted to three dif‐
ferent operating modes.
Adjusting
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select desired setting.▷"STANDARD": All displays on the in‐
strument cluster are active.▷"REDUCED" All displays on the instru‐
ment cluster are reduced to the essen‐
tial.▷"INDIVIDUAL": All displays on the in‐
strument cluster are active. Individual
displays can be individually configured.
Individual view
▷"Driving mode display": when the driving
program is switched into ECO PRO or
SPORT, the instrument cluster automati‐
cally switched into the respective view.▷"Traffic sign detection Speed Limit Info":
the traffic signs and additional signs recog‐
nized via speed limit detection are dis‐
played.▷"Speed limit exceeded": if the speed rec‐
ognized by speed limit detection is ex‐
ceeded, the exceeded range is marked red
in the speedometer.▷Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
"Magnifier function": the current speed is
shown enlarged in the speedometer.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when drive
readiness is switched on.
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