The Bmw 7 Series. Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual Contents for Vehicle A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 7 SERIES. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15 7 Series Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for Vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride BMW AG The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet: www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/15, 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Mobility ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 250 Refueling page 302. 252 Fuel 254 Wheels and tires 271 Engine compartment 6 Information 273 Engine oil At a glance 277 Coolant 14 Cockpit 279 Maintenance 19 Idle state, operating and drive readiness 281 Replacing components 21 iDrive 286 Breakdown assistance 30 BMW gesture control 291 Care 33 Voice activation system Reference 36 BMW Touch Command 298 Technical data 38 General settings 301 Appendix 49 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 302 Everything from A to Z Controls 54 Opening and closing 76 Adjusting 93 Transporting children safely 97 Driving 113 Displays 129 Lights 136 Safety 163 Driving stability control systems 168 Driver assistance systems 200 Driving comfort 203 Climate control 215 Interior equipment 225 Storage compartments Driving tips 234 Things to remember when driving 237 Loading 240 Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15 Seite 6 Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Symbols and displays Orientation Symbols in the Owner's Manual The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ Indicates precautions that must be followed ular topic is by using the index. precisely in order to avoid the possibility of An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in personal injury and serious damage to the the first chapter. vehicle. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of Updates made after the editorial information. deadline Refers to measures that can be taken to Any updates made after the editorial deadline help protect the environment. can be found in the appendix of the printed "..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to Owner's Handbook for Vehicle. select individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice User's manual for Navigation, activation system. Entertainment, Communication ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐ voice activation system. ment, and Communication is available as printed book at your service center. Action steps The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and Action steps to be carried out are presented as Communication can be retrieved on the Con‐ numbered list. The steps must be carried out trol Display via the Integrated Owner's Manual in the defined order. and in the BMW Driver’s Guide app. 1. First action step. 2. Second action step. Additional sources of information Enumerations A dealer’s service center or another qualified Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ service center or repair shop will be glad to an‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with swer additional questions at any time. bullet points. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is ▷ First possibility. available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ▷ Second possibility. BMW Driver’s Guide App Symbols on vehicle components The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐ Indicates that you should consult the tries as an app. Additional information on the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for Internet: information on a particular part or assembly. www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide 6 Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15 Seite 7 Information Vehicle features and options Own safety This Owner's Manual describes all models and Warranty all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Your vehicle is technically configured for the Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ operating conditions and registration require‐ scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ also known as homologation. If your vehicle is lected optional features or the country-specific to be operated in a different country it might be version. necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and permit re‐ This also applies to safety-related functions quirements. If your vehicle does not comply and systems. with the homologation requirements in a cer‐ The respectively applicable country provisions tain country you may not be able to lodge war‐ must be observed when using the respective ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further in‐ features and systems. formation on warranty is available from a For any options and equipment not described dealer’s service center. in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Handbooks. Maintenance and repairs On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern are arranged differently from what is shown in materials and high-performance electronics, the illustrations. requires suitable maintenance and repair work. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to Status of the Owner's a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose Manual to use another service facility, BMW recom‐ mends use of a facility that performs work, e.g. Basic information maintenance and repair, according to BMW specifications with properly trained personnel, The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a referred to in this Owner's Manual as "another policy of constant development that is con‐ qualified service center or repair shop". ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ If work is performed improperly, e.g. mainte‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ nance and repair, there is a risk of subsequent scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from damage and related safety risks. those in your vehicle. Parts and accessories Updates made after the editorial BMW recommends the use of parts and ac‐ deadline cessory products approved by BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline Approved parts and accessories, and advice can be found in the appendix of the printed on their use and installation are available from Owner's Handbook for Vehicle. a BMW dealer's service center. BMW parts and accessories were tested by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehicles. 7 Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15 Seite 8 Information BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces‐ Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and sories. Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. BMW does not evaluate whether each individ‐ Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and ual product from another manufacturer can be designed to meet the particular operating con‐ used with BMW vehicles without presenting a ditions and homologation requirements in your safety hazard, even if a country-specific official country and continental region in order to de‐ approval was issued. BMW does not evaluate liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle whether these products are suitable for BMW is operated under those conditions. If you wish vehicles under all usage conditions. to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐ California Proposition 65 Warning hicle to meet different prevailing operating California laws require us to state the following conditions and homologation requirements. warning: You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ country or region. In such case, please contact bile components and parts, including compo‐ Customer Relations for further information. nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the Maintenance State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain road safety, operational reliability and the New products of component wear contain or emit Vehicle Limited Warranty. chemicals known to the State of California to Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ures: ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used for US models engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect ▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and Canadian models water.