BMW X7 2019 Owners Manual

Cargo
areaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Loading
Safety
information
WARNING
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
damj
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
staj
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
permitted
gross
weight.
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivjing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
orduring
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the car's
interior.
WARNING
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evajsive
maneuvers.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbsw
on
your
vehicless
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
vej
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
vXXXw
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pasj
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availaj ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400m750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
posj
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xUse
the
cargo
area
partition
net
to
protect
ocj
cupants.
Make
sure
that
objects
cannot
penj
etrate
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
front
lashing
eyes
are
located
under
covers.
Net
Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
theright
side.
To
transport
larger
objects,
slide
the
net
down.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
General
information A
storage
compartment
is
available
on
the
rightside
of
the
cargo
area.
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Opening
Unlock
the
cover
of
the
right
side
panel,
arrow
1,and
fold
up,
arrow
2.
Storage
compartments
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
General
information There
are
storage
compartments
beneath
thecargo
floor
panel.
Opening
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Closing Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
downward.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet
To
secure
the
cargo,
refer
to
page
311,
the
flexij
ble
cargo
net
can
also
be
used.
Cargo
net,
cargo
partition
General
information
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
six
seats,
a
cargopartition
can
be
installed
between
the
cargo
areaand
the
second
seat
row.
Safety
information
WARNING
Improper
use
of
the
cargo
partition
can
lead
to a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
the
cargo
partition
to
secure
the
load.
With
folded
down
third
seat
row
1.Fold
down
the
rear
seat
backrests,
refer
to page
314.2.Insert
cargo
cover
in
front
of
third
seat
row,
refer
to
page
317.3.Attach
the
cargo
net
with
the
upper
two
hooks
to
the
two
loops
on
the
cargo
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4.Fasten
the
cargo
net
on
the
bottom
side
of
the
cargo
cover
with
the
hook
and
loop
tape.5.Folding
the
cover
caps
of
the
front
lashing
points
open,
refer
to
page
312.6.Attach
the
cargo
net
to
the
two
front
lashing
points
with
the
lower
two
hooks,
arrows
2.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrest.
General
information The
rear
seat
backrest
of
the
second
seat
row
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40m20m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from the
rear
or
from
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
WARNING
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
backj rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
head restraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
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.
WARNING
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limj
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjustj ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Makesure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
corj
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints
or
remove
them.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding
down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
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Electric
reclining
of
the
backrest
From
the
rear
Pull
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrest
folds
forj
ward.
From
the
cargo
area Overview
Buttons
in
the
cargo
area
ButtonFunctionFold
down
rear
seat
backrest,
refer
to
page
315Maximum
comfort,
refer
to
page
315Maximum
space,
refer
to
page
315
Fold
down
rear
seat
backrest
'xPress
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backj
rest
automatically
moves
to
the
respecjtive
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.SwitchFunctionTop,
front.The
left
and
middle
rear
seat
backrests
fold
forward.
In
the
case
of
equipment
with
six
seats:
The
left
seat
backrest
folds
forj
ward.Bottom,
front.The
right
seat
backrest
folds
forj ward.Top,
rear.The
left
seat
backrest
in
the
third
row
of
seats
folds
forward.Bottom,
rear.The
right
seat
backrest
in
the
third
row
of
seats
folds
forward.
Maximum
comfort
Press
the
switch.
All
rear
seat
backrests
move
into
upright
position.
The
seats
of
the
second
seat
row
are
brought
into
the
basic
position.
Maximum
space Press
the
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
second
and
third seat
row
are
folded
down.
In
the
case
of
equipment
with
six
seats:
The
seats
and
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
second
seat
row
move
into
the
rearmost
position.
The
rear
seat
backrests
of
the
third
seat
row
are
folded
down.
Folding
back
the
backrest
Pull
the
corresponding
switch.
The
rear
seat
backrest
sets
itself
upright.
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Fold
down
the
center
section
Fold
down
the
center
armrest
and
pull
on
the
strap.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivj
ing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
interior.
WARNING
A
cargo
cover
that
snaps
back
quickly
can
jam
body
parts
or
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
let
the
cargo
cover
snap
back
into
place.
NOTICE
A
cargo
cover
hooked
in
incorrectly
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hook
the
cargo
cover
on
both
sides.
Closing
Cargo
cover
in
front
of
third
seat
row
Pull
out
the
cargo
cover,
arrow
1,
and
hook
both sides
into
the
brackets,
arrow
2.
Cargo
cover
behind
third
seat
row
Fold
cargo
cover
back.
Removing
Cargo
cover
in
front
of
third
seat
row
Press
the
release
button,
arrow
1,
on
both
side
and
pull
the
cargo
cover
out
to
the
top,
arrow
2.
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Cargo
cover
behind
third
seat
row
Remove
the
cargo
cover
to
the
rear,
arrow
1.
Stowing
General
information The
individual
cargo
covers
can
be
removed
and
stowed
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
when
transj porting
bulky
items.
Cargo
cover
in
front
of
third
seat
row
1.Opening
the
side
covers,
refer
to
page
312.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Stow
the
cargo
cover
on
the
right
and
lower
it
on
the
left
side.
Make
sure
that
the
cargo cover
is
positioned
correctly
in
the
left
holder
and
that
it
clearly
engages.4.Close
the
cargo
floor
panel
completely.5.Closing
the
side
covers.
Cargo
cover
behind
third
seat
row
1.Opening
the
side
cover
on
the
left
or
right,
rej fer
to
page
312.2.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Fold
the
rear
part
of
the
cargo
cover
forward.4.Turn
the
cargo
cover
and
stow
it
in
the
rej
cess.5.Close
the
cargo
floor
panel
completely.6.Close
the
side
cover.
Installing
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
reinstall.
To
remove
the
cargo
cover
from
the
recess,
press
the
left
release
button
as
needed,
refer
to
page
316.
Make
sure
that
the
respective
cargo
cover
is positioned
correctly
in
the
brackets
and
that
it
clearly
engages.
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Things
to
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when
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320
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towing
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325 Saving
fuel
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
achj ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control,refer
to
page
154.
Safety
information
WARNING
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
dej
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
After
instalj
ling
new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conj
servatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Observe
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
rej
spective
parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstanj ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
comj
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
vej
hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
and qualities.
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