Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 7 SERIES. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 3 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‐...
Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 5 “may not be able to lodge warranty Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that claims for your vehicle there.” the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso- center or another service center or repair ries”...
Page 6 The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly should be disregarded and the following suggests that you use wheels and tires that text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW have been recommended by the vehicle recommends that you have the special manufacturer for your vehicle type;...
Page 7 The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- mends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser- vice center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 252. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
Page 10 Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ other questions you may have. scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Page 11 BMW for this purpose. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐...
Page 12 Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...
Page 13 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of recorded by the EDR under normal driving North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
Page 14 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
Page 15 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
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Page 17: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 18: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 19 Cockpit At a glance Night Vision 127 Decrease distance 144 Head-up Display 102 Increase distance 144 Cruise control rocker switch 152 146 Lights Front fog lights 107 10 Instrument cluster 86 11 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Parking lights 104 Volume beams 104 Voice activation 26 Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105 Daytime running lights 105...
Page 20 At a glance Cockpit Open trunk lid 40 18 Unlocking the hood All around the center console Control Display 18 Parking brake 75 Glove compartment, top/bottom 180 Ventilation 168 Auto Hold 76 Hazard warning system 237 PDC Park Distance Control 153 Central locking system 40 View 159 Rearview camera 155 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual Parking assistant 161 for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
Page 21 Cockpit At a glance Dynamic Driving Control 141 11 Transmission selector lever DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 141 All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights 108 quest 237 Glass sunroof, powered 50 Interior lights 107 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 111 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 22: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. Press. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Page 24 At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷...
Page 25 iDrive At a glance Function is deactivated. ▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad. Touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the Some iDrive functions can be operated using navigation system and Internet sites.
Page 26 At a glance iDrive Radio symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on. Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
Page 27 iDrive At a glance Programmable memory Additional symbols buttons Symbol Meaning General information Spoken instructions are turned off. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ Split screen tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Page 28 At a glance iDrive Deleting personal in the Entering letters and numbers vehicle General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ personal data, such as stored radio stations. bers.
Page 29 iDrive At a glance ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 30: Voice Activation System
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 31 Voice activation system At a glance Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
Page 32 At a glance Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 237, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...
Page 33: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
Page 34 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
Page 35 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
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Page 37: Controls
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 38: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview 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.
Page 39 Take the used battery to a recycling against the marked area on the steering col‐ center or to your service center. umn. The BMW logo on the remote control should be at the same height as the marked New remote controls area.
Page 40 Controls Opening and closing Profile management stored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote Opening profiles control. Changes to the settings are automatically Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ saved in the personal profile.
Page 41 Importing profiles side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be can then be opened from the outside.◀ imported via BMW Online. Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
Page 42 Controls Opening and closing Opening the trunk lid The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the remote Press button on the remote control for control is pressed. approx. 1 second. Locking The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.
Page 43 Opening and closing Controls Do not transport the remote control together Remove the key before pulling the door with metal objects or electronic devices. handle In the case of interference, the vehicle can also Before pulling the outside door handle, remove be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐...
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing Doors From the inside Unlocking and locking Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed automatically. Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ Trunk lid Pressing the central locking system button locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front...
Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Manual release Locking All of the vehicle's keys fit the trunk lid lock, lo‐ cated in the license plate recess. Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid to lock the vehicle prior to closing. Turn the key all the way to the left.
Page 46 Controls Opening and closing ▷ Press button on the exterior of the trunk ▷ Press button on the inside of the trunk lid. lid. The trunk lid closes automatically. Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ ▷ Press button on the remote con‐ tion.
Page 47 Opening and closing Controls ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐ row 2. Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked ▷...
Page 48 Controls Opening and closing ▷ Open/close trunk lid with no-touch activa‐ This corresponds with pressing the button on tion. the remote control. ▷ Start the engine. To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power con‐ Functional requirements sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐...
Page 49 Opening and closing Controls Opening and closing trunk lid with no- Preventing inadvertent opening touch activation In situations where the trunk lid is not to The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch ac‐ be opened with no-touch activation, ensure tivation using the remote control you are carry‐...
Page 50 Controls Opening and closing mote control is locked inside the vehicle when The entire vehicle is unlocked. the trunk lid is closed.◀ Trunk lid Malfunction Depending on optional features and country version, this setting is not offered in some Remote control detection by the vehicle can cases.
Page 51 Opening and closing Controls Retrieving the seat, mirror, and Arming and disarming the alarm steering wheel settings system The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either wheel position adjusted last will be stored for with the remote control, Comfort Access or at the active profile.
Page 52 Controls Opening and closing The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ onds and then continues to flash. cured. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked flashes continuously.
Page 53 Opening and closing Controls Closing without the pinch protection The window opens automatically. Pressing system the switch again stopse the motion. See also: Convenient opening, refer to Keep the closing path clear page 37, via remote control. Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear;...
Page 54 Controls Opening and closing Roller sunblinds Rear door controls General information The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, e. g., from operating the roller sunblinds using the switches in the rear. Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.
Page 55 Opening and closing Controls Take the remote control with you The sliding visor opens automatically. If the sliding visor is already fully open, the glass Take the remote control with you when sunroof opens automatically. leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐ not operate the glass sunroof and injure them‐...
Page 56 Controls Opening and closing rupted in certain extreme situations, such as Press the reel up and hold it until when thin objects are present.◀ the initialization is complete: ▷ Initialization begins within Closing from the open position 15 seconds and is com‐ without pinch protection pleted when the glass sun‐...
Page 57: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.
Page 58 Controls Adjusting Adjustments in detail Thigh support. Forward/back. Thigh support Height. Multifunctional seat Seat tilt. Adjust the position using the lever. Sport seat Backrest tilt. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐...
Page 59 Adjusting Controls ▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch. The curvature is increased/ decreased. ▷ Press the upper/lower sec‐ tion of the switch. The curvature is shifted up/ down. Press button. The LED lights up. Backrest width Adjust the front passenger seat on your Change the width of the back‐...
Page 60 Controls Adjusting Front seat heating The ventilation cools the seat, e. g., if the vehi‐ cle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures. Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ Switching on ture level. Press button once for each ventilation The maximum temperature is reached when level.
Page 61 Adjusting Controls Electrically adjustable seats Seat tilt. At a glance Backrest tilt. Forward/backward, tilt Backrest Adjust front passenger seat Reset to standard position Head restraint Lumbar support The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety switch for the power windows has been Lumbar support pressed.
Page 62 Controls Adjusting Adjusting the front passenger seat Button in rear from the rear For more leg room in the rear, e.g. Switching on To switch on, press the button once Press button to activate the function, ar‐ for each massage level. row.
Page 63 Adjusting Controls Safety belts Switch off Press button longer. Seats with safety belt The LEDs go out. The vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. Temperature distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and General information backrest can be distributed in different ways.
Page 64 Controls Adjusting Safety mode What reduces the restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull In critical situations, e.g., during full brake ap‐ the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the plication, the front safety belts tighten auto‐ tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed; matically.
Page 65 ▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, on the head restraints. ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW Fold forward for increased lateral support in to the seat or head restraint. the resting position. Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the per‐...
Page 66 Controls Adjusting Folding forward the center head restraint ▷ In addition, the height of the head restraint can be adjusted electrically. Before using the center seat, fold the center Extending the head restraint head restraint forward. To prevent possible personal injury and Press button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐...
Page 67 Adjusting Controls Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory The concept Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and called up. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory. Raise the head restraint up against the re‐...
Page 68 Controls Adjusting Rear Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power. To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid. ▷...
Page 69 Adjusting Controls At a glance Activating Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Adjusting 65 Press button. Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor Fold in and out 65 Possible at speeds up to approx.
Page 70 Controls Adjusting Illuminated vanity mirror in Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable the rear Turn knob Folding down Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by Press button. the interior mirror. The vanity mirror folds down. The angle can be adjusted by hand. Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature Folding up...
Page 71 Adjusting Controls Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 63. Assistance getting in and out The steering wheel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle. Steering wheel heating Press button.
Page 72: Transporting Children Safely
Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 73 Transporting children safely Controls of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐ rest.◀ ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀ Adjustable backrest width: before installing a On the front passenger seat child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely.
Page 74 Controls Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint system Before installing LATCH child LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ restraint systems dren. Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ Note straint system. Follow manufacturer's information for Without comfort seats in the rear: LATCH child restraint systems Assembly of LATCH child restraint...
Page 75 Transporting children safely Controls Note Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye. Mounting eyelets Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it Use the mounting eyes only for the up‐ down. per retaining strap to secure child restraint Lower and lock head restraints as needed.
Page 76: Driving
Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary This chapter describes all standard, country- electronic systems/power consumers. specific and optional features offered with the P when the ignition is switched off series.
Page 77 Driving Controls Diesel engine The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., the ignition is automatically switched off for the If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐ following reasons: low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.
Page 78 Controls Driving Auto Start/Stop function Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in The concept the following situations: The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. ▷ External temperature too low. The system switches off the engine during a ▷...
Page 79 Driving Controls ▷ The hood was unlocked. The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button. Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time. ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is activated. The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button.
Page 80 Controls Driving At a glance Releasing With the ignition switched on: Press the reel while stepping on the brake pedal or transmission position P is set. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking brake is released. Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐...
Page 81 Driving Controls Overview The indicator lamp lights up. Automatic Hold is activated. Deactivating Press button again. The LED and the letters AUTO H go out. Automatic Hold is deactivated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, Automatic Hold press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
Page 82 Controls Driving Automatic Hold remains activated during the Remove the screwdriver from the onboard engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/ vehicle tool kit. Stop function. Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐...
Page 83 Driving Controls Insert the screwdriver through the loop, ar‐ It may take several seconds for the brake to be row. put into operation. Any sounds associated with this are normal. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation.
Page 84 Controls Driving Switching on On the Control Display: "Settings" "Lighting" "Triple turn signal" Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal Push wiper lever up.
Page 85 Driving Controls Interval mode or rain sensor Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐...
Page 86 Controls Driving Fold-out position of the wipers tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures. Adding washer fluid Switch the ignition on and off again.
Page 87 Driving Controls Steptronic transmission Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving Selector lever positions performance. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle D Drive position. Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ Engaging selector lever positions ation.
Page 88 Controls Driving The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ vated. Activating the M/S manual mode Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D. Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward. Press unlock button, in order to: Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
Page 89 Driving Controls Shift paddles Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin the engine. Engaging selector lever position N Depress the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start. Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐ tion N.
Page 90: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 91 Displays Controls ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to ▷ Range, refer to page 94. page 89. ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to page 141. page 95. ▷ Service requirements, refer to page 95. ▷...
Page 92 Controls Displays Computer 98 Reset miles 94 Switching the change of display on and off You can set whether the instrument display On the Control Display: automatically changes to the ECO PRO or "Settings" SPORT in the display when you switch driving "Instrument cluster"...
Page 93 Displays Controls Efficiency display 193 ▷ Blue: bonus range Transmission display ▷ Gray: range In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐ fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐ play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These sentation of the efficiency display and various displays support a driving style that saves on ECO PRO tips.
Page 94 Controls Displays In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a Continue to drive moderately. text message may appear on the Control Dis‐ Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ play. ice center immediately. Indicator/warning lights Front-end collision warning General information Illuminated: advance warning is issued, e.g., when there is the impending dan‐...
Page 95 Displays Controls Flashing: the conditions are not adequate for Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid operating the system. sudden braking and steering maneuvers. The system was deactivated but applies the For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐ brakes until you actively resume control by fer to page 112.
Page 96 Controls Displays Lane departure warning Cruise control System is switched on and under cer‐ The system is switched on. It maintains tain circumstances warns if a detected the speed that was set using the con‐ lane is left without flashing beforehand. trol elements on the steering wheel.
Page 97 Displays Controls Symbols Displaying stored Check Control messages Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected. On the Control Display: ▷ "Owner's Manual" "Vehicle info" Display additional information about the "Vehicle status" Check Control message in the Integrated "Check Control"...
Page 98: Computer
Controls Displays ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and the temperature range. A Check Control shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk message is also displayed. of an accident.◀ Time Coolant temperature The time is displayed at the bot‐...
Page 99: Settings
Displays Controls Energy recovery Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle's optional features, Display the range can also be displayed as bar in the instrument cluster. The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy "Settings" while coasting. The vehicle bat‐ "Instrument cluster"...
Page 100 Controls Displays Gear shift indicator Symbols Sym‐ Description The concept bols The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation. No service is currently required. Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐ The deadline for scheduled mainte‐...
Page 101 Displays Controls Hints Speed limit detection Personal judgment Current speed limit. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system assists the driver and does not re‐ Speed limit detection is not place the human eye.◀...
Page 102: Instrument Cluster
Controls Displays Selection lists in the Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel. instrument cluster The concept On-board computer Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the following can be displayed or operated us‐ Indication in the info display ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐...
Page 103: On The Control Display
Displays Controls Resetting average values Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐ play. Press and hold the onboard computer button ▷ Time of arrival. on the turn signal lever. When destination guidance is activated in Distance to destination the navigation system. The distance remaining to the destination is ▷...
Page 104 Controls Displays Display on the Control Display Displaying, setting or changing the speed warning Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display. On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" "Settings" "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" "Speed" "Warning at:" Resetting the fuel consumption or Turn the controller until the desired speed speed is displayed.
Page 105 Displays Controls "Time zone:" Press the controller. Select the desired time zone. Make the necessary settings for the month and year. The time zone is stored. The date is stored. Setting the time Setting the date format "Settings" "Settings" "Time/Date" "Time/Date"...
Page 106 Controls Displays Brightness ▷ Unfavorable light conditions. If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐ Setting the brightness tings. To set the brightness of the Control Display: Switching on/off "Settings" "Control display" "Brightness" Turn the controller until the desired bright‐ ness is set.
Page 107 Displays Controls Setting the brightness Therefore, have the special windshield re‐ placed by a service center only. The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness. The basic setting can be adjusted manually. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Head-Up Display" "Brightness"...
Page 108: Lights
Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Parking lights/low beams, headlight control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not Position of switch: necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 109 Lights Controls Headlight courtesy delay feature Activating/deactivating The low beams stay lit for a short while after In some countries, daytime running lights are the radio-ready state is switched off if the mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is vate the daytime running lights.
Page 110 Controls Lights In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or any time and switch the high beams non and when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating off as usual. lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of Note the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.
Page 111 Lights Controls Fog lights Switching the high beams on and off manually Front fog lights The parking lights or low beams must be switched on. Press button. The green indicator lamp lights up. If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 105, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
Page 112 Controls Lights Overview Ambient light Depending on the equipment, the lighting can be individually adjusted in the interior for some lights. Selecting color scheme "Settings" "Lighting" "Ambient:" Select desired setting. Interior lights With a color scheme selected and welcome Reading lamp lights activated they illuminate in the line's color when vehicle is unlocked.
Page 113: Safety
Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 114 Controls Safety Knee airbag ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, do not cover them or The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal modify them in any way. impact. ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ Protective action nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
Page 115 Safety Controls In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐ ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats tem checked immediately. or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended In case of a malfunction have airbag system by your vehicle's manufacturer.
Page 116 Controls Safety FTM Flat Tire Monitor factured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. This indicates The concept that the child seat has been detected and the The system detects tire inflation pressure loss front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Page 117 Safety Controls "Perform reset" ▷ When the system has not been initialized. Start the engine - do not drive off. ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface. Start the initialization with "Perform reset". ▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction Drive away.
Page 118 Controls Safety Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure tire inflation pressure: and tire temperature. The possible driving distance after a loss of tire Hints inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐ ing style and road conditions. Tire damage due to external factors A vehicle with an average load has a possible Sudden tire damage caused by external...
Page 119 Safety Controls One wheel is yellow After a successfully completed Reset, the wheels on the Control Display are shown in A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) the indicated tire. active" is displayed. All wheels are yellow You may interrupt this trip at any time.
Page 120 Controls Safety If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs, is shown to be correct, it is possible that potholes, etc. the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform Because the possible driving distance de‐ a reset.
Page 121 Safety Controls reported though tire inflation pressures are sure telltale when one or more of your tires is correct. significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you The tire inflation pressure depends on the should stop and check your tires as soon as tire's temperature.
Page 122 Controls Safety At a glance tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐ sion. These systems are active automatically Button in the vehicle every time the engine is started using the Start/Stop button: ▷ Front-end collision warning, refer to page 119. ▷...
Page 123 Safety Controls Front-end collision warning Detection range Depending on the equipment, the collision warning system consists of one of the two sys‐ tems: ▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ ing function, refer to page 119. ▷ Front-end collision warning with braking function, refer to page It responds to objects if they are detected by Front-end collision warning...
Page 124 Controls Safety At a glance Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. Button in the vehicle "Settings" "Frontal Coll. Warning" Activate the desired time on the Control Display. The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ rently in use.
Page 125 Safety Controls Acute warnings can also be triggered without ▷ In tight curves. previous prewarning. ▷ If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF. Braking intervention ▷ If, depending on the vehicle equipment The warning prompts the driver himself/herself version, the field of view of the camera in to react.
Page 126 Controls Safety With the vehicle approaching another vehicle ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk intentionally the collision warning is delayed of an accident.◀ avoiding false alarm. Tow-starting and towing General information For tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;...
Page 127 Safety Controls Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐ nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐ ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display. Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing.
Page 128 Controls Safety a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐ the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐ cle to a complete stop. scured. The braking intervention is executed only if ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on gine, via the Start/Stop knob.
Page 129 Safety Controls General information Adapting your speed and driving style In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐ The displays and warnings of the system sions with pedestrians at speeds from about do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to 6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h adapt his or her driving speed and style to the shortly before a collision the system supports...
Page 130 Controls Safety Camera Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herself to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision.
Page 131 Safety Controls ▷ If the driving stability control systems are The ability to detect an object depends on the deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF. temperature difference between the object and the background and on the level of heat ▷ If the camera viewing field or the front radiation emitted by the object.
Page 132 Controls Safety Camera ▷ Detection of large animals: up to approx. 490 ft/150 m ▷ Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐ prox. 230 ft/70 m Environmental influences can limit the availa‐ bility of object detection. If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is located in a residential area, the animal detec‐...
Page 133 Safety Controls Adjustments via the iDrive with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, the area becomes longer and wider, With heat image switched on: e.g. Press the controller. Select brightness or contrast. Prewarning ▷ Select the symbol. The yellow symbol is displayed when a ▷...
Page 134 Controls Safety Lane departure warning Display in the Head-up Display The warning is displayed simultane‐ The concept ously in the Head-up Display and on the instrument cluster. The displayed Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts symbol can vary with the people detected. you when the vehicle on streets with lane markings is about to leave the lane.
Page 135 Safety Controls Camera If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. End of warning The warning ends: ▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds. ▷ When returning to your own lane. ▷ When braking hard. ▷...
Page 136 Controls Safety Active Blind Spot Detection At a glance Button in the vehicle The concept Active Blind Spot Detection Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. Radar sensors The system indicates whether there are vehi‐...
Page 137 Safety Controls Display Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following: Lamp in the exterior mirror housing FCC ID: ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ▷...
Page 138 Controls Safety ▷ PreCrash A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip. ▷ PostCrash After a break, another recommendation to take Attentiveness assistant a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ mately 45 minutes. The concept System limits The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐...
Page 139 Safety Controls Note braking. Destepping on the gas pedal also in‐ terrupts automatic braking. Personal responsibility After coming to a halt, the brake is released The system cannot possibly serve as a automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐ substitute for the driver's personal judgment of ing.
Page 140: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Drive-off assistant This chapter describes all standard, country- This system supports driving off on inclines. specific and optional features offered with the The parking brake is not required. series.
Page 141 Driving stability control systems Controls Deactivating DSC Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner.◀ Press and hold this button but not lon‐ ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the Do not deactivate DSC when driving with indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐...
Page 142 Controls Driving stability control systems ▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than driving off from loose grounds. walking speed. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx.
Page 143 Driving stability control systems Controls Dynamic Drive Activating HDC The concept The system reduces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers. Driving stability and driving comfort are in‐ creased under all driving conditions. The sys‐ tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driv‐...
Page 144 Controls Driving stability control systems COMFORT/ECO PRO Have the system checked if the warning lamp does not go out after moving the Balanced tuning. steering wheel approx. 6 times or if the steering wheel is at an angle. COMFORT+ Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐ Using snow chains ers for optimal traveling comfort.
Page 145 Driving stability control systems Controls Self-leveling suspension Operating the programs Press button Program The concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle DSC OFF height and ground clearance constant. The TRACTION height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐ tained at a predefined level under all load con‐...
Page 146 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating DSC The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks. Press button. DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator Activating SPORT+ lamp go out. Press button repeatedly until SPORT+ appears in the instrument cluster and Indicator/warning lights the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Page 147 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating ECO PRO "SPORT mode" or: "Driving mode" Configure driving mode. Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument This configuration is retrieved when the cluster. SPORT driving mode is activated. COMFORT Configuring ECO PRO For a balanced tuning with maximum driving Activate ECO PRO.
Page 148: Driving Comfort
Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐ erates to the desired speed. This chapter describes all standard, country- The speed is also maintained downhill, but specific and optional features offered with the may not be maintained uphill if engine power is series.
Page 149 Driving comfort Controls Before leaving the vehicle, secure it against moving on its own. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning: set the parking brake and ensure that the Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀ At a glance A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐...
Page 150 Controls Driving comfort The indicator lights in the instrument cluster ▷ If the detection range of the radar is dis‐ light up and the mark in the speedometer is set rupted, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog. to the current speed. Maintaining, storing, and changing the Cruise control can be used.
Page 151 Driving comfort Controls This is displayed in the speedometer and Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐ briefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in the tance, refer to page 148. instrument cluster, refer to page 148. Calling up the desired speed and When cruise control is maintained or stored, distance DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned...
Page 152 Controls Driving comfort Displays in the instrument cluster Distance display The system has been interrupted or Desired speed distance control is temporarily sup‐ ▷ The marking lights up green: pressed because the accelerator the system is active. pedal is being pressed; a vehicle ▷...
Page 153 Driving comfort Controls Displays in the Head-up Display Limited detection potential Some system information can also be dis‐ Because of the limited possible detec‐ played in the Head-up Display. tion, you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene if needed;...
Page 154 Controls Driving comfort Cornering Radar sensor For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following: FCC ID: ▷ OAYARS3-A Compliance statement: If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐...
Page 155 Driving comfort Controls Cruise control Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's series, optional features and country specifica‐ tions. The concept The system maintains a preset speed via the Switching on buttons on the steering wheel. The system Press button on the steering wheel. brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking is insufficient.
Page 156 Controls Driving comfort Maintaining, storing, and changing the increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/ speed ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed Hints past the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐ Adjusting the desired speed mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Page 157 Driving comfort Controls Brief status display Hints Selected desired speed. Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility while If --- appears briefly on the display for Check driving. Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐ Technically the system has its limits, it cannot tem requirements are currently not ready for independently react to all traffic situations.
Page 158 Controls Driving comfort Visual warning Switch the system back on if needed. The approach of the vehicle to an object can With front PDC: switching on/off be shown on the Control Display. Objects that manually are farther away are already displayed on the Control Display before a signal sounds.
Page 159 Driving comfort Controls Surround View Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐ False warnings sistance systems that help the driver when PDC may issue a warning under the following parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits conditions even though there is no obstacle...
Page 160 Controls Driving comfort Camera Display on the Control Display Functional requirement ▷ The rearview camera is switched on. ▷ The trunk lid is fully closed. Activating assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac‐ tive at the same time. ▷...
Page 161 Driving comfort Controls Turning circle lines Parking using pathway and turning radius lines Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐ dius lines lead to within the limits of the parking space. ▷ Turning circle lines can only be superim‐ posed on the rearview camera image to‐...
Page 162 Controls Driving comfort System limits At a glance Detection of objects Button in the vehicle Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system. Assistance functions also take into account data of the PDC.
Page 163 Driving comfort Controls General information Switch the system back on if needed. The image is lidtured by two cameras Display integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the The traffic area to the left and right is displayed rearview camera. on the Control Display.
Page 164 Controls Driving comfort Cameras When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display. The lenses of the Top View camera are located at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐ age quality may be impaired by dirt.
Page 165 Driving comfort Controls Hints track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement. Personal responsibility "Parking aid lines" Even an active system does not relieve Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. the driver from personal responsibility while driving. System limits Technically the system has its limits, it cannot Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐...
Page 166 Controls Driving comfort Ultrasound sensors ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. Suitable parking space ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your vehicle's length plus approx.
Page 167 Driving comfort Controls Display on the Control Display Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as well System activated/deactivated Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐ hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and Symbol Meaning PDC's signals. Gray: the system is not available.
Page 168 Controls Driving comfort ▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road ▷ For small children and animals. surfaces. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to coats. overcome, such as curbs. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ ▷...
Page 169: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 170 Controls Climate control Hints AUTO program Sufficient ventilation Press button. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ ture are controlled automatically. nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐ Depending on the selected temperature, culated-air mode;...
Page 171 Climate control Controls Ice and condensation are quickly removed button on the driver's side to utilize the con‐ from the windshield and the front side win‐ densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow dows. to the windshield. For this purpose, point the side vents onto the Sufficient ventilation side windows as needed.
Page 172 Controls Climate control Residual heat Switching on The heat stored in the engine is used to heat Press any button except: the interior. ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Left side of Air volume button. Functional requirement ▷ Seat heating. ▷ Up to 15 minutes after switching off the ▷...
Page 173 Climate control Controls Ventilation levels Lateral ventilation ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air current is fanned out. ▷ Maximum air flow: Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled. This maximizes the air supply.
Page 174 Controls Climate control Manual air distribution "Climate" "Rear climate" The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐ ual needs. The rear automatic climate control is not op‐ erational if the automatic climate control is Press button repeatedly to select a switched off or if the function for defrosting or program: defogging the windows is active.
Page 175 Climate control Controls Functional requirements ▷ When the engine is running. Climate control operation on the Parked-car ventilation roofliner ▷ Using the preset reel-on time or when op‐ erated directly: any external temperature. Temperature Open the vents to allow air to flow out. Turn the ring to set the desired temperature.
Page 176: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
Page 177 Interior equipment Controls erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...
Page 178 Controls Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...
Page 179 Interior equipment Controls Emptying Rear Opening Place your finger in the depression next to the ashtray, arrow, and push up at the same time. Press on the cover. The ashtray can be removed. Emptying Lighter Take out the insert. Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as Lighter soon as it pops back out.
Page 180 Controls Interior equipment Connecting electrical In the front passenger footwell devices Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐ tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption.◀...
Page 181 Interior equipment Controls Opening ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. ▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐ ing external devices. With navigation system Professional or TV: at a glance Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward.
Page 182 Controls Interior equipment Ski bag Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle. Capacity The ski bag can be used to transport up to three pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or a snowboard of up to 5 ft/1.60 m. Preparing and loading the ski bag Fold open the center arm rest and the lid on the inside.
Page 183 Interior equipment Controls More information on the various inserts availa‐ ble can be obtained from your service center. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 184: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options Glove compartment This chapter describes all standard, country- Front passenger side specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Note necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Close the glove compartment again im‐...
Page 185 Storage compartments Controls Opening The top cover opens automatically. Closing the top cover Press the cover closed. Driver's side Note Close the glove compartment again im‐ mediately Press buttons next to the lock. Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐ Locking the storage compartment cur during accidents.◀...
Page 186 Controls Storage compartments Rear A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, the button is in the depression at the front of the center armrest or on top of the center arm‐ rest.
Page 187 Storage compartments Controls Storage under the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel. Storage compartment on the side Under the cover on the side of the cargo area is a storage compartment that can be used to store the printed Owner's Manual, e.g. Remove the cover.
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Page 189: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 190: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km.
Page 191 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Climate control laminated tinted Do not remove the heat shields installed and safety glass never apply undercoating to them. Make sure that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, The vehicle glass provides full protection grass, etc.
Page 192 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Braking safely Hills Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐ Avoid stressing the brakes ard feature. Avoid placing excessive stress on the Applying the brakes fully is the most effective brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐ way of braking in situations needed.
Page 193: Loading
Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. 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.
Page 194 Driving tips Loading Load Securing cargo Securing cargo Stow and secure the cargo as described; otherwise it may present a danger to the occu‐ pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐ vers.◀ ▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐ taining straps or with a cargo net or draw straps.
Page 195 Loading Driving tips Mounting The preparation for the mounting plate is lo‐ cated below the roof drip rail. Have the mount‐ ing plate installed by the service center before installation of a roof rack. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Page 196: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 197 The maintenance should be carried out by The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. your service center. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer to page 228. Switch off the engine during longer stops ECO PRO Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...
Page 198 Driving tips Saving fuel ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to This function is only available in ECO PRO page mode. ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer to ECO PRO climate control page 194. "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer to page 196.
Page 199 Saving fuel Driving tips Efficiency display efficient by backing off the accelerator for in‐ stance. Display in the instrument cluster Note The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated. Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips: "Settings"...
Page 200 Driving tips Saving fuel Displaying fuel consumption history sion when selector lever position D is set. The vehicle continues traveling with the engine The average fuel consumption can be dis‐ idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector played within an adjustable time frame. lever position D remains engaged.
Page 201 Saving fuel Driving tips ▷ Engine and transmission are at operating "EfficientDynamics" temperature. "EfficientDynamics info" The driving status Coast can be influenced Deactivating the system manually with the shift paddles. The function can be deactivated in the Config‐ Display ure ECO PRO, refer to page 194, menu, e.g., to use the braking effect of the engine when trav‐...
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Page 203: Mobility
Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 204: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. 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.
Page 205 Refueling Mobility Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank;...
Page 206: Fuel
Fuel recommendation system.◀ Note Recommended fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐ Minimum fuel grade gine problems, for instance poor engine start- BMW recommends AKI 89.
Page 207 Diesel The concept Low-Sulfur Diesel BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐ The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel with low sulfur content: exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust system. A chemical reaction takes place inside Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
Page 208 Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid ▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 209 Fuel Mobility exhaust fluid can be replenished simply Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it and safely. will go, see arrow. ▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32 Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your service center.
Page 210 Mobility Fuel After adding Diesel exhaust fluid Note Incorrect fluids After filling with incorrect fluids, such as antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the en‐ gine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀ Contact your service center. Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust fluid bottles to your service center for disposal.
Page 211: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
Page 212 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 20 2.4 / 35 99 Y XL RSC 2.6 / 38 Rear: 275/35 R 20 102 Y XL RSC Front: 245/35 R 21 2.6 / 38 96 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 These pressure values can also be found on Rear: 275/30 R 21...
Page 213 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 21 2.8 / 41 Front: 245/35 R 21 2.8 / 41 96 Y XL RSC 96 Y XL RSC 2.9 /42 3.0 / 44 Rear: 275/30 R 21 Rear: 275/30 R 21...
Page 214 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/45 R 19 2.2 / 32 Front: 2.7 / 39 98 Y RSC 245/40 R 20 99 Y 2.3 / 33 2.9 /42 XL RSC Rear: 275/40 R 19 101 Y RSC...
Page 215 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 20 2.7 / 39 Front: 245/35 R 21 3.2 / 46 99 Y XL RSC 96 Y XL RSC 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 Rear: 275/35 R 20...
Page 216 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 21 2.8 / 41 Front: 245/35 R 21 3.0 / 44 96 Y XL RSC 96 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 3.2 / 46 Rear: 275/30 R 21 Rear: 275/30 R 21...
Page 217 Wheels and tires Mobility Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of Those grades represent the tire's ability to the U.S. Department of Transportation. stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government Tire age test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Page 218 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire tread ioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped Summer tires with low-profile tires. Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐...
Page 219 Wheels and tires Mobility Wheel and tire combination New tires You can ask the service center about the right Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; for the vehicle. they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time.
Page 220 Mobility Wheels and tires Rotating wheels between axles Changing run-flat tires Different wear patterns can occur on the front For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No and rear axles depending on individual driving spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. conditions.
Page 221 Wheels and tires Mobility Storage Filling the tire with sealant The Mobility System is located under the Shake the sealing container. cargo floor panel. Sealing container Pull the connection hose fully out of the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose. ▷...
Page 222 Mobility Wheels and tires Insert the sealant container on the com‐ With the ignition turned on or the engine pressor housing in an upright position. running, reel on the compressor. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐ Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐ nutes tainer onto the tire valve of the defective wheel.
Page 223 Wheels and tires Mobility Snow chains This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ ing from the container. Fine-link snow chains Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo Only certain types of fine-link snow chains area.
Page 224 Mobility Wheels and tires When snow chains are in use, the rear axle steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐ tivated automatically. At speeds above the maximum permitted speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐ matically.
Page 225: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 226 Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Hood open when driving Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine If you see any signs that the hood is not compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ completely closed while driving, pull over im‐...
Page 227: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Requirements series. It also describes features that are not A current measured value is available after ap‐...
Page 228 Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Detailed measurement The concept General information In the detailed measurement the engine oil Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐ level is checked and displayed via a scale. cle before engine oil is added. Gasoline engine: 760i/Li: open/close flap If the engine oil level reaches the minimum...
Page 229 Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-04. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐...
Page 230: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Checking Let the engine cool. This chapter describes all standard, country- Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly specific and optional features offered with the counterclockwise to allow any excess series. It also describes features that are not pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Page 231 Coolant Mobility Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
Page 232: Maintenance
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a service center update the...
Page 233 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons.
Page 234: Replacing Components
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 82, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up the wipers.
Page 235 Replacing components Mobility the service center if you are unfamiliar those or Do not remove the covers if they have not been described here. Do not remove the covers, and never You can obtain a selection of replacement stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; bulbs at the service center.
Page 236 Turn the lid and remove it. injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀ For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Follow general instructions, refer to page 230. With Xenon-headlights, the following lights are designed with LED technology: ▷...
Page 237 Replacing components Mobility LED headlights Tail lights, bulb replacement At a glance At a glance Corner-illuminating lights Turn signal High beams Reversing lamp Low beams, daytime running lights Inside brake lamp Turn signals, parking lights/daytime run‐ Rear lamp ning lights Outside brake lamp Side marker lights Turn signal, brake, tail, and license...
Page 238 Mobility Replacing components Fold away the cover. Pull out the bulb and replace it. Replace the defective bulb. Changing wheels Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire. Which is why no spare tire is available.
Page 239 Replacing components Mobility Charging the battery General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐ ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life. The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐ lowing cases: ▷...
Page 240 Mobility Replacing components Maintain the battery in an upright position for Information on the fuse types and locations is transport and storage. Secure the battery so found on a separate sheet. that it does not tip over during transport. Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and...
Page 241: Breakdown Assistance
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab‐ lished. ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 242 ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Page 243 Breakdown assistance Mobility Preparation Connecting the cables Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Bodywork contact between vehicles minal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐...
Page 244 Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 245 Breakdown assistance Mobility Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. The tow fitting is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. ▷...
Page 246: Care
Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers This chapter describes all standard, country- When using high-pressure washers, do not specific and optional features offered with the spray the sensors and camera lenses on the series.
Page 247 P is en‐ BMW recommends using care and cleaning gaged and damages can result.◀ products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. A signal...
Page 248 Mobility Care Chrome surfaces Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased Carefully clean components such as the radia‐ wear and premature degradation of the leather tor grille or door handles with an ample supply surface.
Page 249 Care Mobility Chemical cleaning Keeping out moisture Do not clean chemically; this can destroy Keep all fluids and moisture away from the webbing.◀ the unit; otherwise, electrical components can be damaged.◀ Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety belts clipped into their buckles.
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Page 251: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
Page 252: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW 7 Series Sedan Width with mirrors inches/mm 84.3/2,142 Width without mirrors inches/mm 74.9/1,902...
Page 253 Technical data Reference Weights 740i 740Li Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,545/2,515 5,635/2,556 Load lbs/kg 1,035/469 970/440 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,600/1,179 2,625/1,191 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,120/1,415 3,140/1,424 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500...
Page 254 Reference Technical data 750i xDrive 750Li xDrive Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,865/1,300 2,890/1,311 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,150/1,429 3,195/1,449 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500 760Li Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 6,065/2,751 Load...
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Page 256: Everything From A To Z
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air outlets, see ventila‐ Automatic climate con‐ tion trol ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Air pressure, tires Automatic Cruise Control Alarm system with Stop & Go ACC, Active Cruise Control Alarm, unintentional Automatic Curb Monitor with Stop &...
Page 257 Blinds, sun protection Calling up seat adjust‐ Checking the engine oil level BMW Advanced Diesel ment electronically BMW Assist, see user's Calling up steering wheel ad‐ Checking the oil level elec‐ manual for Navigation, En‐ justment tronically tertainment and Communi‐...
Page 258 Reference Everything from A to Z Cold starting, refer to Starting Courtesy lamps during un‐ Display in windshield the engine locking Display lighting, refer to In‐ Combination reel, refer to Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ strument lighting Turn signals cle locked Displays Combination switch, refer to Cruise control...
Page 259 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine oil filler neck Flat tire, changing Engine oil temperature wheels ECO PRO Engine oil types, alterna‐ Flat Tire Monitor FTM ECO PRO, bonus range tive Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ ECO PRO display Engine oil types, ap‐...
Page 260 Reference Everything from A to Z High beams/low beams, refer Initialization, Integral Active to High-beam Assistant Steering Garage door opener, refer to Hill Descent Control Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ Universal Integrated Remote tor TPM Control Hills Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor Gasoline Hill start assistant, refer to Gear change, Steptronic...
Page 261 Everything from A to Z Reference Lights and bulbs, see Lamp Manual operation, door and bulb replacement lock Key/remote control Light switch Manual operation, exterior Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Load mirrors Access Loading Manual operation, fuel filler Key Memory, refer to Per‐ Lock, door flap sonal Profile...
Page 262 Reference Everything from A to Z Mobile communication devi‐ Office, see user's manual for Parking brake ces in the vehicle Navigation, Entertainment Parking lights Mobility System and Communication Parking lights and roadside Modifications, technical, refer parking lights, refer to Light- to Safety Oil, adding emitting diodes, LEDs...
Page 263 Everything from A to Z Reference Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit Radiator fluid Residual heat, automatic cli‐ Screw thread, refer to Screw Radio-operated key, refer to mate control thread for tow fitting, screw Remote control Retaining straps, securing thread for tow fitting Radio ready state...
Page 264 Reference Everything from A to Z Shift paddles on the steering Status control display, Temperature, automatic cli‐ wheel tires mate control Shoulder support Status information, iDrive Temperature display for ex‐ Side airbags Status of Owner's Manual ternal temperature Side View Steering, Integral Active Temperature, engine oil Signaling, horn...
Page 265 Everything from A to Z Reference TRACTION program, Dy‐ Updates made after the edito‐ Washing, vehicle namic Driving Control rial deadline Water on roads Transmission lock, electronic Upholstery care Weights unlocking USB interface Welcome lamps during un‐ Transmission, see Steptronic locking transmission Welcome lights...
Page 266 Reference Everything from A to Z Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15...
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