key BMW 7 SERIES 2016 G12 Owner's Guide

The system is switched on once at the de‐
sired time.▷Departure time with weekday: time and day
of the week can be set.
The system is switched on repeatedly on
the desired day of the week and time.
The departure time is pres-set in two steps:
▷Set departure times.▷Activate departure times.
Setting departure time
Via the iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Climate functions"3."Comfort ventilation" or "Comfort heating/
ventilation"4.Select the desired departure time.5.Set the departure time.6.Select day of the week if needed.
Via BMW display key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate control setting"3. , Tap symbol.4.Select the desired departure time.5. If necessary, tap day of the week.6.Select time.7."OK"
Activating the departure time
If a departure time should influence the switch‐
ing on of parked-car heating/ventilation, the re‐ spective departure time must be activated first.
Via the iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Climate functions"3."Comfort heating/ventilation"4."For departure time"
Activate the desired departure time.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol signals an activated departure time.
Via BMW display key
1.Switch on the display of the BMW display
key.2."Climate control setting"3. , Tap symbol.4. Tap symbol.
Activate the desired departure time.
Ambient air package
The concept The Ambient Air Package can be used to clean
and scent the interior air with high-quality fra‐
grances.
Two fragrances can be selected in the vehicle.
A variety other fragrances is possible by re‐
placing the fragrance cartridges.
Ionization is used to clean the air from sus‐
pended particles. Together with the selected
fragrance, ionization enhances well-being and
relaxation while driving.
Ionization
Ionization cleans the vehicle's interior air of
suspended particles.
Switching ionization on/off
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4."Air quality"5."Ionization"Seite 211Climate controlControls211
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LockingThe glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the
glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into the
car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of
an accident or during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always close
the glove compartment immediately after us‐ ing it.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Compartments in the doors WARNING
Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is
risk of injuries. Do not stow any breakable ob‐
jects in the car's interior.◀
Storage compartment on the
center console
Opening
Push the cover forward until it engages behind
the cup holders. Push the cover forward again
until it engages behind the storage compart‐
ment.
ClosingTouch the cover on the handle bar. It slides up
to the cup holders toward the back. Another
touch closes the storage compartment com‐
pletely.
Storage compartment in the
rear center console
The rear center console contains a storage
compartment.
Seite 226ControlsStorage compartments226
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BBackrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 77
Backrest, seats 76
Backrest, width 77
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 287
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 289
Basic position, rear seats 80
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 284
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 55
Battery, vehicle 284
Being towed, see tow-start‐ ing/towing 289
Belts, safety belts 80
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 228
Blinds, sun protection 72
Bluetooth connection 42
BMW Assist 6
BMW display key 55
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW gesture control 30
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 279
BMW Touch Command 36
Bonus range, ECO PRO 243
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 228
Brake assistant 163
Brake assistant, adaptive 163
Brake discs, break-in 234
Brake force display 160
Brake lights, adaptive 160
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 160
Brake pads, break-in 234
Braking, hints 235
Breakdown assistance 286
Break-in 234 Brightness of Control Dis‐
play 39
Bulb replacement 282
Bulb replacement, front 282
Bulb replacement, front lamps 282
Bulb replacement, rear 282
Bulb replacement, tail lamps 282
Bulbs and lights 282
Button, Start/Stop 97
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 287
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 68
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 68
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 68
Camera-based damping ad‐ justment 201
Camera lenses, care 294
Camera, rearview camera, without Surround View 184
Camera, see Surround View 187
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 228
Captain’s chair 89
Car battery 284
Car care products 292
Care, displays 294
Care, vehicle 292
Cargo 237
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 229
Cargo, securing 238
Cargo straps, securing cargo 238
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 54 Carpet, care 294
Cartridge replacement, see Ambient air package 211
Car wash 291
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 235
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 279
Center armrest 227
Center console 16
Central locking system 63
Central screen, see Control Display 21
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 281
Changing wheels 282
Changing wheels/tires 258
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 114
Checking the engine oil level electronically 273
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 273
Children, seating position 93
Children, transporting safely 93
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 93
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 95
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 94
Child safety locks 96
Child seat, mounting 94
Child seats 93
Chrome parts, care 293
Cigarette lighter 218
Cleaning displays 294
Climate control 203
Climate control on roof‐ liner 209
Clock 118
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Fragrance, see Ambient airpackage 211
Fragrancing, see Ambient air package 211
Front airbags 136
Front center armrest 227
Front cupholder 228
Front fog lights 132
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 78
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 138
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 138
Front seats 76
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 268
Fuel 252
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 124
Fuel filler flap 250
Fuel gauge 118
Fuel lid 250
Fuel quality 252
Fuel recommendation 252
Fuel, tank capacity 300
Fuse 285
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 215
Gasoline 252
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 106
Gear shift indicator 120
General driving notes 234
General settings 38
Gentleman function 78
Gesture 30
Gesture control 30
Gesture operation 30
Glare shield 217
Glass sunroof, powered 73
Glove compartment 225 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 299
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 100
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 216
Hand movement 30
Hazard warning flashers 286
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 165
Head airbags 136
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 130
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 130
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 61
Headlight flasher 103
Headlight glass 282
Headlights, care 292
Head restraint pillows 84
Head restraints 76
Head restraints, front 82
Head restraints, rear 83
Head-up Display 126
Head-up Display, care 294
Heating, see Parked-car heat‐ ing 209
Heavy cargo, stowing 238
High-beam Assistant 132
High beams 103
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 132
Hill Descent Control HDC 165
Hills 236
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 163
Holder for beverages 228
Homepage 6
Hood 272
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 65 Hot exhaust system 235
HUD Head-up Display 126
Hydroplaning 235
I iBrake — Post Crash 161
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 118
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 118
Identification marks, tires 256
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Idle state, operating and drive readiness 19
iDrive 21
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 54
Indication of a flat tire 266 , 269
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 114
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 114
Individual air distribution 205
Individual settings, see pro‐ files 58
Inflation pressure, tires 254
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 268
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 265
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 269
Instrument cluster 113
Instrument lighting 133
Integral Active Steering 166
Integrated key 54
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 49
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 286
Intelligent Safety 139 Seite 306ReferenceEverything from A to Z306
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Intensity, AUTO pro‐gram 204
Interior equipment 215
Interior lights 133
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 60
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 61
Interior motion sensor 70
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 86
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 119
Ionization, see Ambient air package 211
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 282
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 106
Jump-starting 287
K Key/remote control 54
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 65
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 106
Knee airbag 137
L Label on recommended tires 259
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 153
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see crossing traffic warn‐
ing 197
Lamp replacement 282
Lamp replacement, front 282 Lamp replacement, rear 282
Lane departure warning 150
Lane margin, warning 150
Language, on the Control Display 38
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 238
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 95
Launch Control 106
Leather, care 292
LEDs, replace light-emitting diodes 282
Light alloy wheels, care 293
Light control 131
Lighting 129
Lights 129
Lights and bulbs 282
Light switch 129
List of all messages 40
Load 238
Loading 237
Lock, door 62
Locking, automatic 68
Locking, settings 67
Locking via door lock 62
Locking with remote con‐ trol 60
Lock, power window 71
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 96
Low beams 129
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 132
Lower back support 77
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 238
Lumbar support 77
M
Maintenance 279
Maintenance require‐ ments 279
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 119 Maintenance system,
BMW 279
Make-up mirror 217
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 114
Manual air distribution 205
Manual air flow 205
Manual brake, see Parking brake 100
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 106
Manual operation, door lock 62
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 85
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 250
Marking, run-flat tires 260
Massage seat, front 88
Massage seat, rear 88
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 54
Maximum cooling 204
Maximum speed, display 120
Maximum speed, winter tires 259
Measurement, units of 39
Medical kit 287
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 87
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 121
Menus 22
Menus, operating, iDrive 21
Messages 40
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 114
Microfilter 206
Minimum tread, tires 258
Mirror 85
Mirror memory 87
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 235
Mobility System 260
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QQueuing Assistant, see Steering and lane guidance
assistant including Traffic
Jam Assist 177
R Radiator fluid 277
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 54
Rain sensor 104
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 207
Rear axle steering 166
Rear center armrest 227
Rear collision prevention 159
Rear collision warning 159
Rear cooler 223
Rear drink holder 228
Rear seats 78
Rear seats, basic position 80
Rear vanity mirror 86
Rearview camera, see Sur‐ round View 187
Rearview camera, without Surround View 184
Rearview mirror 85
Rear window defroster 206
Recirculated-air mode 205
Recommended fuel grade 252
Recommended tire brands 259
Refueling 250
Remaining range 123
Remote control/key 54
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 62
Remote control, univer‐ sal 215
Remote control with dis‐ play 55
Replace front fog lamps 282 Replace front lamps 282
Replace headlamps 282
Replace key lights 282
Replace LED front fog lamps 282
Replace LED headlights 282
Replace light-emitting diodes, LEDs 282
Replacement fuse 285
Replace tail lamps 282
Replacing parts 281
Replacing wheels/tires 258
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 168
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 175
Reserve warning, see Range 123
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 265
Retaining straps, securing cargo 238
Retreaded tires 259
Roadside parking lights 130
Roller sunblinds 72
RON recommended fuel grade 252
Roofliner 18
Roof load capacity 299
Roof-mounted luggage rack 238
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 289
Route-ahead assistant 244
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 260
Rubber components, care 293
Run-flat tires 260
S Safe braking 235 Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 81
Safety belts 80
Safety belts, care 293
Safety package, see Active Protection 160
Safety switch, windows 71
Safety systems, airbags 136
Safety systems, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 139
Saving fuel 240
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 21
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 281
Screw thread for tow fitting, see tow-starting/towing,
thread for tow fitting, see
tow-starting/towing 289
Sealant 260
Seat belts, see Safety belts 80
Seat cushion heating 91
Seat heating 91
Seating position for chil‐ dren 93
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 87
Seats 76
Seats, front 76
Seats, rear 78
Seat ventilation 92
Selection list in instrument cluster 121
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 106
Self-leveling suspension 200
Sensors, care 294
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 279
Service requirements, dis‐ play 119
Services, ConnectedDrive 6 Seite 309Everything from A to ZReference309
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