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EnglishQUICK REFERENCE for your BMW 7 Series 2015-2021
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Opening and closing
2.
Press the button on the remote control.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons on the remote control
Buttons for the central locking
system
Overview
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2
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Unlocking
Locking
Opening the trunk lid
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Buttons for the central locking system.
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Locking
Pressing the button locks the vehicle if
the front doors are closed.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the remote control.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Depending on the settings, either only the driv‐
er's door or all vehicle access points are un‐
locked.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the remote control again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Panic mode
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Press the button on the remote con‐
trol and hold for at least 3 seconds.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control
three times in succession.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Opening and closing the trunk lid
with no-touch activation
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
Concept
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the remote control you are
carrying.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's
interior.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
Locking the vehicle
Trunk lid
Opening
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the door handle.
▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button
on the outside of the trunk lid.
▷
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control for approx. 1 second.
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Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked.
Driver's door
Closing
Press the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Displays and control
elements
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2
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4
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Seats, comfort features
Safety switch
In the vicinity of the steering
wheel
Power windows
Exterior mirrors
Central locking system
Opening/closing trunk lid
Switch console
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2
3
4
5
Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Start/Stop button
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2
3
4
5
Selector lever
Controller
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐
ety of combinations and colors.
Parking brake, Automatic Hold
Parking assistance systems
Driving Dynamics Control
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine
is started or standby state is switched on.
iDrive
Concept
iDrive includes a large number of functions.
These functions can be operated via the Control‐
ler and, depending on the equipment version, via
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touchscreen, voice activation system or gesture
control.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is
active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
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Set-up and use
Adjusting the distance: manual head
restraints
Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐
straint toward the rear.
▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
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Thigh support
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Upper backrest
Adjusting the distance: power head
restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the upper backrest is adjusted.
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt, head restraint
Side extensions
Adjusting the head restraint
Height
Fold the side extensions forward to increase lat‐
eral support.
Push switch up or down.
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Storing
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
1. Set the desired position.
2.
Press button on the door. The writ‐
ing on the button lights up.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door
while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
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2
3
Adjusting
Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
Folding in and out
Infotainment
Radio
Adjusting the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment
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2
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Changing the entertainment source
CD/DVD drive
Eject CD/DVD
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height
and angle to suit your seating position by press‐
ing the switch.
Changing the station/track
Programmable memory buttons
Sound output on/off, volume
Waveband/satellite radio
Memory function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐
essary, retrieved using the memory function:
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via quick
search
▷ Seat position.
▷ Exterior mirror position.
▷ Steering wheel position.
▷ Height of the Head-up Display.
1.
2.
Press the button on the Controller.
"Where to?"
3. Enter at least two letters or characters.
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The search term may be completed automat‐
ically in gray print.
Confirm the control number on the device
and on the Control Display.
Press or move the controller up to apply the
suggested search term.
▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐
ber on the device and via iDrive.
4.
Select the symbol, if needed.
Results are displayed in a list.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
5. "Search location": select search location.
6. Move the Controller to the right.
7. Select desired destination.
Using the phone
Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using
iDrive, the steering wheel buttons, voice activa‐
tion, and gestures.
▷ Via iDrive:
"Accept"
▷
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
▷ Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
Connecting the mobile phone via
Bluetooth
Connect entirely on the front or rear Control Dis‐
play.
▷ Via touch screen: tap on the corresponding
entry on the Control Display.
▷ Via gestures: point the index finger into the
direction of the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
Dialing a number
Via iDrive:
2. If necessary, select the following setting:
"Telephone"
1. "COM"
3. "Connect new phone"
2. If necessary, "Telephone"
3. "Dial number"
4. To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's
manual: e.g., search for or connect the Blue‐
tooth device or a new device.
4. Enter the numbers.
5.
Select the symbol. The connection is es‐
tablished via the mobile phone to which this
function has been assigned.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select the Blue‐
tooth name of the vehicle.
If connection is to be set up via the additional
phone:
5. Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.
1.
Press the button.
▷ Compare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control
number on the display of the device.
2. "Call via"
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Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile contract.
▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "Mobile devices"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following setting:
"Apple CarPlay"
6. Activate the function.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list.
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Releasing
Driving
With drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
Drive-ready state
Switching on drive-ready state
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
▷ Depress the brake pedal.
▷ Press the Start/Stop button.
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the vehi‐
cle is being held by Automatic Hold and the
drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is
exited.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever position D,
N, R
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function switches the en‐
gine off automatically while stationary to save
fuel. The engine starts automatically under the
following preconditions:
Steptronic transmission:
▷ By releasing the brake pedal.
▷ Drive mode D.
▷ Neutral N.
▷ When Automatic Hold is activated: step on
the accelerator pedal.
▷ R is reverse.
With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly push
the selector lever in the desired direction, past a
resistance point, if needed. The selector lever re‐
turns to the center position in each case.
Parking brake
Setting
Pull the switch.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure
on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
The LED and indicator light light up.
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A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent
shifting to selector lever position R or the inad‐
vertent shifting from selector lever position P.
Steptronic transmission, Sport
program and manual mode
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Releasing the selector lever lock
Activate the Sport program/manual mode:
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D.
Manual mode:
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
Press the button.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
Engaging P
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
End the sport program/manual mode:
Push the selector lever to the right.
High beams, headlight flasher,
turn signal
High beams, headlight flasher
Press button P.
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
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Turn signal
Symbol
Function
Right roadside parking light.
Left roadside parking light.
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and
brief wipe
▷ On: press the lever past the resistance point.
▷ Off: press the lever past the resistance point
in the opposite direction.
Switching on
▷ Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap the
lever up or down.
▷ Brief signaling: press the lever to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there for as long as you
want the turn signal to flash.
Lights and lighting
Light functions
Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
Symbol
Function
▷ Resting position of the wipers: position 0.
▷ Rain sensor: position 1.
Night vision.
▷ Normal wiper speed: position 2.
▷ Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Brief wipe and switching off
Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Press the lever down.
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▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it
reaches its standard position.
Cleaning the windshield
▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
Climate control
Automatic climate control
To activate: press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow 1.
Symbol
Function
Temperature.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the
standard position.
Adjusting the sensitivity
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode.
Air flow, manual.
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Air distribution, manual.
SYNC program.
Defrost and defog window.
Rear window defroster.
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Wheels and tires
Symbol
Function
Active seat ventilation.
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure specifications can be
found in the tire inflation pressure table in the
printed Owner's Manual.
Seat heating.
Seat and armrest heating.
Ambient air package.
After correcting the tire inflation
pressure
With runflat tires:
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
With Tire Pressure Monitor TPM:
Refueling
The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied
automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐
tings have been made.
Refueling
With tires that cannot be found in the tire pres‐
sure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire
Pressure Monitor TPM.
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it as needed:
▷ At least twice a month.
▷ Before embarking on an extended trip.
Cleaning the wheels
The friction during hard braking may produce
brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust
can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐
ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐
ucts from BMW.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Electronic oil measurement
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
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2. "Vehicle status"
Providing assistance
3.
"Engine oil level"
Different messages appear on the Control Dis‐
play depending on the engine oil level. Pay atten‐
tion to these messages.
Hazard warning flashers
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine oil.
Adding
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "BMW Assist"
3. If necessary, "BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the mes‐
sage.
ConnectedDrive
Concierge service
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Many
hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of
the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
Via iDrive:
1. "COM"
2. "BMW Assist"
3. If necessary, "Concierge"
A voice connection to the Concierge service is
established.
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Teleservices
Teleservices are services that help to maintain
vehicle mobility.
Teleservices can comprise the following serv‐
ices:
▷ BMW Roadside Assistance.
▷ BMW Accident Assistance.
▷ Service Request.
▷ Teleservice Report.
▷ Teleservice Battery Guard.
▷ Your dealer’s service center.
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