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BMW 7 SERIES.

Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24

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Page 1 Content OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW 7 SERIES. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 3: Welcome To Bmw
The more familiar you are with the vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest the following: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. It contains important notes on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTROLS Dashboard ......................Sensors of the vehicle ..................Operating state of the vehicle ................. BMW iDrive ......................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ..............Personal settings ....................Opening and closing ..................Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ..............Transporting children safely ................Driving ........................
Page 5 © 2024 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID8 VI/24, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 6: Notes Information
NOTES Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Media at a glance Orientation General information The fastest way to find information on a partic- The contents of the Owner's Manual are avail- ular topic is by using the index. able in various media formats. The following Owner's Manual media formats are available: For an overview of the vehicle, we recommend reading the Quick Reference Guide in the Own-...
Page 7: Supplementary Documentation
Internet Context help Vehicle information and general information on General information BMW such as on technology are available on The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac- the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. cessed from any menu. Depending on the selected function, either the associated de- BMW Driver’s Guide app...
Page 8: Vehicle Features And Options
NOTES Information Action steps hicle, contact an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Action steps to be carried out are presented as A claim for the availability of equipment, a sys- a numbered list. These steps must be carried tem or a function in the vehicle cannot be de- out in the order shown.
Page 9: For Your Own Safety
Warranty BMW parts and accessories have been tested by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW The vehicle is technically configured for the vehicles. operating conditions and registration require- BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces- ments applicable in the country of first delivery, sories.
Page 10: Service And Warranty
Specifications for maintenance measures: vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when ▷ BMW maintenance system. servicing the vehicle. For more information Maintenance, refer to page 373. go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger- ▷...
Page 11: Data Memory
Information NOTES If the vehicle is not maintained or is improperly ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and its maintained, this could result in serious dam- individual components, e.g., wheel RPM, age to the vehicle. wheel speed, deceleration, lateral accelera- tion, engaged seat belt indicator.
Page 12 NOTES Information tion can be read out from the vehicle together This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or with the vehicle identification number. is found on a device that has been connected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or An authorized service center or another quali- MP3 player.
Page 13: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
Information NOTES to be used. These include online services and in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or formed. The EDR is designed to record data by other providers. related to the driving dynamics and safety sys- tems for a short time: max.
Page 14: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West- wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 15: For Canadian Customers
Information NOTES 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; or write to: Adminis- trator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,...
Page 16: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Getting in Opening and closing Locking with the vehicle key Close the driver's door. Vehicle key Press the button on the vehicle key. All vehicle access points are locked. Buttons for the central locking system Overview Buttons on the vehicle key.
Page 17: Displays, Operating Elements
Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Displays, operating Panic mode elements You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. ▷ Press the button on the vehicle key In the vicinity of the steering wheel and hold for at least 3 seconds. ▷...
Page 18 Press the button on the steering wheel again. Principle ▷ ›Cancel‹ BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- ▷ Slide the Controller to the right or left. ating concept and includes a wide range of ▷ Press the Controller.
Page 19: Set-Up And Use
Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the head restraint wheel Adjusting the height Semi-electrically adjustable seats Press switch up or down. Longitudinal direction Adjusting the distance 2 Thigh support 3 Backrest tilt 4 Height/seat tilt 5 Lumbar support Adjusting seats ▷...
Page 20: Adjusting The Steering Wheel Position
QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Overview Icon Meaning Fold the exterior mirror in and out. Adjust the exterior mirrors. Select left exterior mirror. The memory buttons are located on the front Select right exterior mirror. doors. Storing settings Adjusting the steering wheel Set the desired position.
Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Select the desired entry. Compare the control number displayed on the control display with the control number "Start guidance" in the display of the mobile phone, and con- firm that they match. Entertainment If necessary, select the connection mode: Depending on model variant, the center con- "Use Bluetooth®"...
Page 22: On The Road
QUICK REFERENCE On the road On the road Driving Steptronic transmission Engaging selector lever position D, N, Drive-ready state R, S Turning on the drive-ready state Depress the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. Turning off drive-ready state When the vehicle is stationary, apply the parking brake.
Page 23 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Light and view Parking brake Setting the parking brake Turn signal, high-beam headlights, Press the parking brake button. headlight flasher The LED on the button and the indica- tor light in the instrument cluster are Turn signal illuminated.
Page 24: Lights And Lighting
QUICK REFERENCE On the road Lights and lighting Window wiper system Buttons in the vehicle Turning on window wiper system Icon Function Exterior lighting menu. Automatic headlight control. Low-beam headlights. Exterior lighting off. Exterior lighting off. Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
Page 25: Climate Control Functions
On the road QUICK REFERENCE Climate control Activating/deactivating rain sensor Climate control functions Functions in the Climate menu Icon Function Turn the climate control sys- tem on/off. Enable: press lever up once from the 0 posi- Automatic program. tion, arrow 1. Disable: press lever back into the 0 position.
Page 26 Buttons, automatic climate control Air flow. Air distribution. Seat heating. Panel heating. Icon Function Seat cooling. Defrost function. Rear window defroster. Rear automatic climate control The rear climate control is operated via BMW Touch Command. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 27: Intermediate Stop
On the road QUICK REFERENCE Intermediate stop Wheels and tires Tire pressure specifications Refueling The tire inflation pressure specifications can be found in the tire inflation pressure table in the Fuel filler cap printed Owner's Manual. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow.
Page 28: Providing Assistance
Close the lid. Providing assistance Hazard warning system Hazard warning system button ConnectedDrive BMW Assistance Contact BMW Assistance for information and support for all aspects of the vehicle. Apps menu "All apps" "BMW Assist" If necessary, select the desired service.
Page 29 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 30: Dashboard
CONTROLS Dashboard Dashboard Vehicle features and options available, or may become available in the fu- ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Additional information: This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8. In the vicinity of the steering wheel Doors and windows menu Memory function...
Page 31 Communication Automatic High Beam Assistant Audio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com- Driving lights automatic munication Low-beam headlights Voice control, BMW Intelligent Adaptive lighting functions Personal Assistant Exterior lighting off Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication...
Page 32: In The Vicinity Of The Center Console
CONTROLS Dashboard Opening the door Door emergency unlocking In the vicinity of the center console Control display Adjusting the volume Hazard warning system Station/title forward Defrost function Station/title back Rear window defroster My Modes Glove compartment 3 Ventilation 4 Controller with buttons 5 Operating elements for entertainment sys- tem, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication...
Page 33 Vehicle settings menu Two-axle ride level control Automatic Hold Parking brake In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS BMW Theater Screen, see Own- er's Manual for Navigation, Enter- tainment, Communication 2 Camera Reading lights Gesture control 60. Interior camera...
Page 34 CONTROLS Dashboard 5 Glass sunroof Interior lighting menu Interior lights Indicator light, front passenger airbag Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 35: Sensors Of The Vehicle
Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and options Cameras This chapter describes model-specific equip- Front camera ment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the fu- ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Page 36: Radar Sensors
CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Top view cameras ▷ When the camera field of view is covered, for instance by a fogged up windshield or labels. ▷ If the camera lens is dirty or damaged. ▷ With exterior mirrors folded in. ▷...
Page 37 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Front radar sensor Functional requirement of the radar sensors The areas of the radar sensors are clean and clear. Additional information: ▷ Washing the vehicle, refer to page 388. ▷ Vehicle care, refer to page 390. System limits of the radar sensors The function of the radar sensors may be re- The front radar sensor is located in the radiator...
Page 38: Ultrasonic Sensors
CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Ultrasonic sensors Ultrasonic sensors, front The ultrasonic sensors for the automatic doors are located near the door handles and below the door opening in the sill. Functional requirement of the The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis- tance systems are located in the front bumper.
Page 39 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ In case of external interference with the ▷ Due to heavy exhaust. ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve- ▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic the vehicle is not taken into account by the sources.
Page 40: Operating State Of The Vehicle
CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and options Operating Function element This chapter describes model-specific equip- Start/Stop button. ment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the fu- ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 41: Doors And Windows Menu
Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Establishing idle state when ▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes, turn the front wheels in the direction of opening the front doors the curb. After a trip, the sleep mode can be established ▷...
Page 42: Standby State
CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Via the volume button "System settings" "Deep sleep mode" Push the volume button on the Select the desired setting. center console. The control dis- play and the instrument cluster Deep sleep mode deactivates automatically illuminate.
Page 43 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Turning on the drive-ready state Warning Depress the brake pedal. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and Press the Start/Stop button. possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident, The ignition is activated automatically for a injury, and property damage.
Page 44: Bmw Idrive
Principle Main menu BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- General information ating concept and includes a wide range of functions. The main menu is divided into different areas.
Page 45 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Menu bar Android Auto© menu Depending on the national-market version Apps menu with a connected function: access to Android Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use Access to apps and vehicle functions. A of certain functions of a compatible Android filter can be selected.
Page 46: Input And Display
Meaning Sound output deactivated. Function is activated. Activation word active. Function is deactivated. BMW ID or driver profile. Enabling/disabling audible feedback Destination guidance active. For some functions, audio confirmation is Go to quick access. given, e.g., sounds are emitted when operating the control display.
Page 47: Direct Access
BMW iDrive CONTROLS "Sound" Shortcuts can only be created with an active BMW ID or a driver profile. Select the desired setting. Executing a function Quick access Swipe from top to bottom on the control The quick link provides access to shortcuts, display.
Page 48: Control Display
The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak- display in the instrument panel that is curved ing or performing evasive maneuvers.
Page 49: Operation
BMW iDrive CONTROLS Controller Switching the control display on/off automatically Principle The control display is turned on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the The Controller can be used to select menu control display is needed for operation.
Page 50: Selecting Menu Items
CONTROLS BMW iDrive Selecting menu items Turn the Controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. Press the Controller. Adjusting the main display The main display can be adjusted in the main menu. ▷ Press the Controller to select a menu option, for example.
Page 51 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Deleting an entry A new widget can be added at the end of the list. Icon Function Tap the icon at the end of the list. Press Controller: delete a letter or num- Switching between menus ber.
Page 52: Entering Special Characters
CONTROLS BMW iDrive Entering letters and numbers Using alphabetical lists ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries the control display. permit a direct jump to letters for which an en- try exists.
Page 53 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Adjusting widgets Entering letters and numbers The widgets can be adjusted in the main Input menu. The adjustments can only be performed when the vehicle is stationary. If necessary, tap the icon or control display. If necessary, tap the icon.
Page 54: Functional Requirements
▷ Suggestions, refer to page 57. Principle Activating the voice control system The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a General information personal assistant that enables natural voice operation of various vehicle functions. The There are various methods for activating the...
Page 55 ▷ ›Cancel‹ an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per- ▷ Slide the Controller to the right or left. sonal activation word can also be changed or ▷...
Page 56 "System settings" "Example commands" "Language" Sample commands for the current context are Select the desired setting. displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As- sistant widget. Setting the response length Additional information: You can set the Personal Assistant to use Adjust widgets, refer to page 52.
Page 57 BMW iDrive CONTROLS "Personal Assistant (BMW)" "System settings" "Speaking during voice output" "Voice control" "Personal Assistant (BMW)" Suggestions "Online speech processing" General information Configuring the visualization The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi- How the Personal Assistant is visualized can vidual suggestions.
Page 58: System Limits
Turn the volume button during the voice guid- ance until the desired volume is set. Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the vehicle and My BMW app if necessary. The volume remains constant even if the vol- ume of other audio sources is changed.
Page 59: Bmw Touch Command
Screensaver General information General information The following functions can be operated: If no input is made via BMW Touch Command, ▷ Audio sources. the screen saver switches on after 30 seconds. After 60 seconds, the screen saver is dimmed.
Page 60: Bmw Gesture Control
Activate/deactivate gesture control "Touch Comm." Apps menu Select the desired setting. "Vehicle" "System settings" Disabling functions "Gesture control" Individual functions of BMW Touch Command "Gesture control" can be disabled on the control display. Apps menu Settings "Vehicle" Apps menu "System settings"...
Page 61 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move extended index finger forward and Accept call. backward in the direction of the control Select a highlighted entry in a display. list during voice control. Confirm pop-up. Swipe the hand in front of the control Reject call.
Page 62: Connecting Mobile Devices To The Vehicle
Objects are located on the interior mirror. Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an ▷ The camera lens is dirty, clean camera active BMW ID or a driver profile. lens. Configure gesture shortcut Sensors and camera lenses, refer to page 390.
Page 63: Safety Information
BMW iDrive CONTROLS General information accident, injury, and property damage. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic Detailed information on the functions and con- situation allows. As warranted, stop and use nection modes is provided in the following me-...
Page 64 CONTROLS BMW iDrive Function Connection mode Icon on the con- trol display Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. via voice control. Keyword: Bluetooth connection and Keyword: Apple CarPlay preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi. Using Android Auto via iDrive and via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Page 65: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade
Search for an upgrade ments or quality improvements available. Functional requirement General information Standby must be turned on to search for a BMW recommends performing the Remote Remote Software Upgrade. Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes available. Automatic search...
Page 66 Display new available version: Download the upgrade using the My BMW App on your smartphone. "Info on version" Follow the instructions in the My BMW App. Follow the instructions on the control dis- play. Connect your smartphone to the vehicle via Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi.
Page 67 The timer is turned off when the drive-ready ▷ Close the windows. state is turned on. ▷ Close the glass sunroof. Installing via the My BMW App ▷ Close the cargo area. Once all preparations are complete and all re- ▷ Remove energy consuming devices such as quirements are met, the upgrade installation a mobile phone.
Page 68: Functional Limitations
CONTROLS BMW Remote Software Upgrade can also be started using the My BMW App After an extended stationary period, charge when the vehicle is parked. The upgrade in- the vehicle battery with an extended drive. stallation can be started remotely.
Page 69: Personal Settings
Login accounts. The vehicle offers different services, whose ▷ Digital key. use requires a data transfer to BMW or a serv- ice provider. Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up to 15 minutes. In addition, the vehicle is re-...
Page 70: Functional Requirements
If a vehicle is used by several people, each per- The welcome is neutral. An option to add a son can use their own BMW ID in the vehicle. If BMW ID or create a driver profile is offered. a BMW ID is activated, the settings stored for it are applied to the vehicle.
Page 71: Creating A Driver Profile
My BMW app transferred to the vehicle. ▷ If you do not have a BMW ID yet, you a If a BMW ID has been added to a vehicle, new BMW ID can be registered. the vehicle is automatically added to the My BMW app.
Page 72: Setting Synchronization
Removing BMW IDs saved to the vehicle. file of the last key detected is activated. ▷ Transferring the primary user role to an- If no BMW ID and no driver profile are as- other BMW ID. signed to this key, the guest profile is acti- ▷...
Page 73: Guest Profile
It is not possible to assign a PIN to the Transfer of the vehicle key guest profile. A vehicle key that is assigned to a BMW ID or ▷ It is not possible to assign driver detection a driver profile can be used to view or change to the guest profile.
Page 74 The profile picture. The use of personal settings that are stored for ▷ The synchronization with the BMW Cloud. a BMW ID in other vehicles is subject to techni- cal limitations. For example, settings may be ▷ The personal salutation.
Page 75: Opening And Closing
Depending on the equipment and national- market version, various settings are possible Unlock. for the button functions. A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set- Lock. tings can be assigned to a vehicle key. Pre-conditioning, refer to page 298.
Page 76: Replacing The Battery
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro- file.
Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information Unlocking the vehicle manually Press the driver’s door handle cover cap inward. Warning The cover cap is opened slightly. For some national-market versions, unlock- ing from the inside is only possible with par- ticular knowledge. If persons or animals spend a lengthy time in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex- treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury...
Page 78 CONTROLS Opening and closing Pull on the cover cap until the door opens. If vehicle is de-energized: With the integrated key, close and lock all doors using the side door lock. Press the central locking button to unlock the other doors. With the vehicle de-energized: pull the lever Pull the door handles to make sure they are in the other doors from the inside.
Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS Access to vehicle interior steering column. Pay attention to the dis- play in the instrument cluster. 2. ▷ If the vehicle key is detected: Safety information Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec- onds. Warning ▷ If the vehicle key is not detected: People or animals in the vehicle can lock the Slightly change the position of the vehi-...
Page 80 In addition, the following functions are exe- Additional information: cuted: Settings, refer to page 97. ▷ If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver With the vehicle key profile will be activated. ▷...
Page 81 Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. Press and hold the button in the recessed grip to unlock the vehicle and open the rear door. Functional requirements ▷...
Page 82 The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. Malfunction Additional information: Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock- BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. ing request detection on the door handles. In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock Actions during unlocking...
Page 83: Frequently Asked Questions
The automatic doors open and close automat- lock and lock the vehicle. ically. If necessary, the doors can also be oper- ated manually. Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 84 CONTROLS Opening and closing General information Detection of obstacles Multiple doors can be opened and closed at When the doors are opened automatically, sta- the same time. tionary and moving obstacles are detected un- der the following circumstances: The driver’s door can be opened contactlessly. ▷...
Page 85 The driver’s door opens automatically when an authorized digital key is detected in unlocking Additional information: range. BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. The unlocking range is the radius of approx. Opening the door automatically 5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.
Page 86 Press the button to open or close the With the My BMW app door automatically. The My BMW app can be used to open and close automatically. To do so, a digital key Closing the driver’s door with the brake...
Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information This function must be activated in the settings. Additional information: Settings, refer to page 97. Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating Operating doors on the control display the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make Doors can be opened, closed, and stopped in sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is motion, separately or together.
Page 88 In this case, the ▷ Press the button on the trunk. cargo area can be opened with a smartphone. Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. ▷ Press the button on the trunk. The vehicle is locked after closing Functional prerequisites the cargo area.
Page 89 Pressing again continues the area, the locked doors will not be unlocked. opening procedure. Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. Interruption of the closing procedure The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol- Safety information lowing situations: ▷...
Page 90 CONTROLS Opening and closing Depending on vehicle equipment: Movement in range of the sensors may cause the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g., ▷ No trailer hitches should be mounted. due to running water when cleaning the vehi- Additional information: cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov- Settings, refer to page 97.
Page 91 A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of General information paired digital keys. When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the Unlocking and locking the vehicle vehicle key.
Page 92 ▷ Bluetooth must be activated on the smart- Principle phone for contactless unlocking and locking BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and using the digital key. start your vehicle using a digital key. Enabling the main digital key...
Page 93 Resetting the function cation. Follow the corresponding instructions To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au- on the smartphone or the control display. thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve- hicle.
Page 94: System Limits
BMW Digital Key availability and function- ality depend on vehicle equipment and na- Sale of the vehicle tional-market version. Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital...
Page 95: Buttons For The Central Locking System
Opening and closing CONTROLS Buttons for the central Opening the door locking system Press the button. General information The door is unlocked and slightly open. The vehicle is automatically locked when driv- Push the door outward. ing off. Opening and closing automatic In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked.
Page 96: Valet Parking Mode
Principle If necessary, "PIN" In the valet parking mode, the control display is If the active BMW ID does not have an as- disabled. signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park- is handed over for valet parking.
Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Settings If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically when drive-ready state is turned off or selector lever position P is engaged. General information Automatic locking Depending on the equipment and national- market version, various settings for opening Apps menu and closing are possible.
Page 98: Alarm System
CONTROLS Opening and closing Automatic doors ▷ "Tailgate will only open if vehicle is already unlocked" Operation using the brake pedal The vehicle must be unlocked before the cargo area can be operated with the The driver’s door can be configured to close by vehicle key.
Page 99: Panic Mode
Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will area. be locked and monitored again. The hazard warning system flashes once during closing. ▷ Movements in the vehicle interior. ▷...
Page 100: Interior Motion Sensor
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated function properly. key, the drive-ready state must subsequently When the BMW Theater Screen is folded out, be turned on via the emergency detection of movement in the rear is only detected to a lim- the vehicle key.
Page 101 When operating the windows, body parts and Additional information: objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in- BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. jury and risk of property damage. Make sure that the travel path of the windows is clear Functional prerequisites while opening and closing.
Page 102 CONTROLS Opening and closing Inside the vehicle Anti-trap mechanism Overview Principle The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame and window while a window is be- ing closed. General information If resistance or blockage is detected while a window is being closed, the closing will be in- terrupted.
Page 103 BMW Touch Command. Tap on the icon. The main menu is displayed. Safety information "Blinds" Tap the desired sun protection on the BMW NOTICE Touch Command. When operating the roller sunblind, objects stored on the rear shelf may damage the roller sunblind.
Page 104: Safety Switch
The glass sunroof sun protection is opened ▷ Open and close the roller sunblinds. as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed. ▷ Unfold the BMW Theater Screen. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 105 ▷ Standby state is switched on. Additional information: ▷ Drive-ready state is switched on. BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92. The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle. Functional prerequisites Button in the headliner ▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in your pants pocket.
Page 106 ▷ Holding down the switch opens the sun protection. ▷ The sun protection closes automatically. BMW Touch Command for operating the roller Pressing the switch again stops the motion. sunblind. ▷ The sun protection opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing the sun protection Initialization is complete once the sun protec- tion has opened then closed again. automatically The sun protection closes automatically when the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protec- tion moves to its last position.
Page 108: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and options Warning With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, This chapter describes model-specific equip- the protective effect of the seat belt can no ment, systems, and functions that are currently longer be ensured.
Page 109: Seat Settings Menu
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored Adjusting the height in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the saved position will be called up automatically.
Page 110: Thigh Support
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Thigh support The curvature is increased/decreased. ▷ Press arrow up/down: Multifunctional seat The curvature is shifted up/down. Apps menu Functional limitation "Vehicle" The lumbar support cannot be adjusted at very "Seat comfort" low temperatures. Select desired seat.
Page 111: Rear Seats
As soon as the electric seat setting no longer General information functions precisely, a Check Control message is displayed on the control display. Adjust the seat settings using BMW Touch Command. To restore the accuracy of the electric seat set- ting, the front seats must be calibrated.
Page 112 Safety information Warning BMW Touch Command is located in the door handle of the rear doors. If the front passenger seat is set too far for- ward, the view from the front passenger win- dow may be restricted, e.g., on the exterior...
Page 113 Footrest Retrieving the seat position If there is sufficient distance between the front "Seats" passenger seat and rear seat, the footrest in the rear can be folded out using BMW Touch "Adjustment" Command. Tap on the icon. Base position Adjusting the seat position Principle "Seats"...
Page 114: Seat Belts
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat massage General information Front seats: Principle ▷ The backrest width completely opens tem- The seat massage keeps your muscles relaxed porarily. and improves blood circulation in the lumbar ▷ The seat moves back. region, which can help avoid fatigue.
Page 115: Safety Information
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS airbags supplement the seat belts as an ad- ditional safety device. The airbags do not re- Warning place seat belts. The protective effect of safety gear, including All seat belt anchorage points are designed to seat belts, may not be fully operational or fail achieve the best possible protective effect for in the following situations:...
Page 116 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Buckling the seat belt A Check Control message is displayed where applicable. Check whether the seat belt has Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder been fastened correctly. and hip to put it on. Icon Meaning Insert the buckle tongue into the seat belt...
Page 117: Front Head Restraints
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety mode Warning Depending on vehicle equipment, the driver and front passenger seat belt straps are auto- Body parts can be jammed when moving the matically tightened once after driving off, if the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make seat belt is fastened.
Page 118: Rear Head Restraints
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Adjusting the distance: Manual ▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re- straint is as close as possible to the back head restraints of the head. Adjust the distance via the backrest tilt as needed. ▷...
Page 119: Removing The Head Restraint
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Folding down the head restraint Adjusting the height "Seats" Select desired seat. Select the desired function. Select the desired setting. Removing the head restraint The head restraints cannot be removed. Cushions for head restraints in rear Press button, arrow 1, and fold the head re- straint back.
Page 120: Exterior Mirrors
The exterior mirror adjustment is stored in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is called up automatically.
Page 121: Automatic Dimming
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Press the button. Icon Meaning Fold the exterior mirror in and out. Folding is possible at vehicle speeds of up to approx. 12 mph/20 km/h. Adjust the exterior mirrors. Folding the exterior mirrors in and out is help- ful in the following situations: ▷...
Page 122: Steering Wheel
General information The steering wheel adjustment is stored in the General information active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated The interior mirror is dimmed automatically. at a later time, the stored position is called up Photocells are used for control: automatically.
Page 123 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Icon Meaning SET button. Warning Using the memory function while driving can Memory button 1. lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop- Memory button 2.
Page 124: Seat Climate Control
Various climate control functions are available for the seats. Memory function, rear Additional information: Climate control, refer to page 285. Overview The memory function is operated via BMW Touch Command. Icon Meaning SET button Memory button 1 Memory button 2 Storing settings Set the desired position.
Page 125: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options Warning A hot vehicle may result in death to persons, This chapter describes model-specific equip- especially children, or animals. There is a ment, systems, and functions that are currently risk of injury or danger to life.
Page 126: Installing Child-Restraint Systems
CONTROLS Transporting children safely Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The seat belt cannot be fastened correctly General information on children shorter than 5 ft/150 cm without Pay attention to the specifications and the op- suitable additional child restraint systems. erating and safety information of the child re- The protective effect of safety gear, including straint system manufacturer when selecting,...
Page 127: On The Front Passenger Seat
Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating the airbag Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the air- bags are deployed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENGER The seat belts in the rear and the front pass-...
Page 128 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Mounts for lower anchors Position General information Icon Meaning The lower anchors may be used to attach the The corresponding icon shows CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child the mounts for the lower and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child LATCH anchors.
Page 129: Child Restraint Systems With Tether Strap
The function is oper- effect is reduced. There is a risk of injury. En- ated via BMW Touch Command. sure that the upper retaining strap is guided "Seats" to the upper attachment point without twist- ing and not over sharp edges.
Page 130: Locking The Doors And Windows In The Rear
CONTROLS Transporting children safely life. Make sure that the rear seat backrests 5 Rear shelf are locked. 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap Warning Attaching the upper retaining strap The mounts for the lower anchors and at- to the attachment point tachment points of the child restraint system are intended for attaching child restraint sys- Open the attachment point cover.
Page 131 Transporting children safely CONTROLS The rear windows and doors are locked and cannot be operated in the rear. The door can now be opened from the outside only. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 132: Driving
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and options Start/Stop button This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Driving off available, or may become available in the fu- Depress brake pedal. ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Press the Start/Stop button.
Page 133 Driving CONTROLS General information Functional limitations The engine does not switch off automatically in The Auto Start/Stop function switches to situations like the following: standby whenever the engine is started using the Start/Stop button. ▷ In case of a steep downhill grade. The function is activated at low speeds.
Page 134: Automatic Deactivation
CONTROLS Driving Safety mode Depending on vehicle equipment: Via iDrive After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of Apps menu the following conditions are met: "Vehicle" ▷ The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the "Driving settings"...
Page 135: Steptronic Transmission
Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission P is engaged automatically Selector lever position P is engaged automati- cally in situations such as the following: Principle ▷ After drive-ready state is switched off, if se- The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's lector lever position R, D, or S is engaged. automatic transmission.
Page 136 CONTROLS Driving Engaging selector lever position D, N, Engaging selector lever position N Fasten driver's seat belt. NOTICE Tilt or pull the selector lever into the desired Selector lever position P is automatically en- direction, past a resistance point, if needed. gaged when standby state is switched off.
Page 137: Shift Paddles
Driving CONTROLS S Sport mode Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock Principle General information The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for sportier han- Unlock the transmission lock electroni- dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a later and the shifting times are shorter.
Page 138: Advanced Mode
CONTROLS Driving The engaged gear is also displayed in the in- The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in- strument cluster, for instance D1. strument cluster, followed by the current gear. After conservative driving in manual mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift Advanced mode paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic...
Page 139 Driving CONTROLS General information Launch Control stays on as long as the Launch Control information is displayed Using Launch Control causes premature com- and the accelerator pedal is not released. ponent wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle. Repeated use during a trip Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off After Launch Control has been used, the trans-...
Page 140 SPORT BOOST: Pull and hold the left shift ▷ Comfort features in the vehicle interior. paddle until this display appears, arrow 1. ▷ BMW IconicSounds. ▷ The function is active. ▷ A countdown is displayed on the instru- ment cluster, arrow 2.
Page 141 Driving CONTROLS Overview Additional information: ▷ Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 220. ▷ Setting for increased driving dynamics, re- fer to page 221. Efficient Mode Driving mode for a consumption optimized set- ting with anticipatory display. Additional information: Efficient mode, refer to page 326. My Modes Theater Mode Mode for a luxurious entertainment experience...
Page 142 Some My Modes can be set as the start mode. The set start mode activates when drive-ready state is turned on. Press the button. BMW Touch Command is located in the door Select the desired mode. handle of the rear doors. "Settings"...
Page 143: Drive-Off Assistant
Driving CONTROLS Safety information My Programs in detail Program Description Warning Vitalize This program lasts three mi- People or animals in the vehicle can lock the Program. nutes and vitalizes the interior, doors from the inside and lock themselves in. e.g., with climate control and In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened light pulses as well as audio ef-...
Page 144: Setting The Parking Brake
CONTROLS Driving Additional information: ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. Automatic Hold, refer to page 146. ▷ Using vehicle equipment. There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop- erty damage. Do not leave children or ani- Parking brake mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve- hicle key with you when exiting and lock the Principle vehicle.
Page 145 Driving CONTROLS Releasing the parking brake The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds, automatically and the brake lights illuminate. The parking brake is released automatically A Check Control message is displayed. when you drive off. The LED and the indicator light go out.
Page 146: Automatic Hold
CONTROLS Driving Possible function-related noises are nor- ▷ Set the parking brake. mal. ▷ Automatic transmission: Make sure that selector lever position P is engaged. The indicator light indicates that the parking brake is ready for operation ▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes, again.
Page 147: Driving Off
Driving CONTROLS Activating Automatic Hold Deactivate Automatic Hold Turn on drive-ready state. Press the button. The LED goes out. Press the button. The indicator light goes out. The LED illuminates. The indicator light illuminates green. Automatic Hold is deactivated. Automatic Hold is activated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, also press the brake pedal when deactivating.
Page 148: Displays
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and options thorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Overview available, or may become available in the fu- ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel 6 Engine temperature on the steering wheel where applicable. 7 Outside temperature Select the desired setting using the knurled 8 Central display range wheel on the steering wheel. Shift lights Settings 9 My Modes drive mode 10 Speed Limit Info...
Page 150 Apps menu "Vehicle" "Live Vehicle" Select the desired setting. Head-up display views are projected onto the BMW Head-up display windshield through a protective glass. The pro- tective glass is located between the steering Principle wheel and windshield. The Head-up display projects important infor- Displayable information mation, e.g., speed, onto the windshield in the...
Page 151: Check Control
Displays CONTROLS Special windshield Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel on the steering wheel where applicable. The windshield is part of the system. Select the desired setting using the knurled The shape and coating of the special wind- wheel on the steering wheel.
Page 152: Indicator Lights And Warning Lights
CONTROLS Displays Indicator lights and warning Displaying stored Check Control messages lights Additional information such as the cause of a fault or the required action can be called up via Principle Check Control. The indicator lights and the warning lights on Depending on the Check Control message, fur- the instrument cluster show the status of some ther help can be selected.
Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Parking brake Warning function for pedestrians, refer to page 193. The parking brake is set. Additional information: Forward Collision Warning Parking brake, refer to page 144. Warning light illuminates: risk of colli- sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected. Brake system Increased awareness is required.
Page 154 CONTROLS Displays Warning function at intersections, refer to Immediately grasp the steering wheel with page 194. your hands and pay attention to the surround- ing traffic. Additional information: Distance Control Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238. Warning light flashes and acoustic sig- nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces- Yellow lights sary.
Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Dynamic Stability Control Flat tire monitor, refer to page 354. Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil- Tire pressure monitor ity Control is regulating the driving and brake power. The vehicle is stabilized. Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv- tire pressure loss has been detected.
Page 156 CONTROLS Displays The exhaust gas quality is declining, Turn signal, refer to page 170. e.g., because the fuel filler cap is fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle Parking lights checked as soon as possible. Parking lights are switched on. ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir- cumstances: Additional information: This indicates that there is excessive misfir-...
Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Lane Change Assistant: lane change in Additional information: progress Automatic Hold, refer to page 146. Arrow icon for lane change green: the system carries out a lane change. Automatic Hold holding the vehicle Additional information: Automatic Hold secures the stopped Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 241.
Page 158: Selection Lists
CONTROLS Displays Assisted Driving Mode Plus Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to page 171. The system can be used. Additional information: Gray lights Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to page 246. Seat belt reminder Seat belt on the passenger seat or an- Selection lists other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.
Page 159: Gear Shift Indicator
Displays CONTROLS Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio Operating Function station. elements Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se- Change the entertainment lected radio station. source. Pressing the button again will Example: changing the entertainment close the currently displayed list. source Show list of most recent tele- phone calls.
Page 160: Power Gauge
Principle Drive power limitation defined The power gauge indicates the currently via the BMW Digital Key. drawn drive power as a percentage. With 8-cylinder engine: Enabling/disabling the power gauge Power is reduced while the ve- hicle is broken in.
Page 161: Engine Temperature
Displays CONTROLS Engine temperature Activating/deactivating the tachometer ▷ Cold engine: the needle The tachometer is displayed depending on the is in the blue temperature selected drive mode or the individually config- range, close to the stop of ured layout. the temperature display, and The tachometer display changes depending the word WARM-UP is dis- on the selected driving mode.
Page 162: Outside Temperature
CONTROLS Displays Indicator light in the instrument Functional prerequisite cluster Manual mode M must be activated for the shift lights to appear. A red indicator light is displayed. Display Outside temperature General information If the indicator drops to +37℉/+3℃ or lower, a signal sounds.
Page 163 Displays CONTROLS General information Grey lines indicate the recommended min- imum distance to the preceding vehicle The trip data can be displayed on the control when speed control systems are deacti- display and in the instrument cluster. vated. Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle ▷...
Page 164: Current Consumption
CONTROLS Displays "Time period for trip data" "Values" Select the desired setting: ▷ "Since start of trip": the values are auto- matically reset approx. four hours after the vehicle has come to a standstill. ▷ "Since last refuel": the values are au- tomatically reset after refueling with a larger quantity of fuel.
Page 165 Displays CONTROLS Assisted View Display Principle With Assisted View, information on driver as- sistance systems can be displayed on the in- strument cluster with a vehicle animation. Safety information Warning An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica- tor and warning lights for Distance Control and The system cannot serve as a substitute for Assisted Driving Mode are displayed.
Page 166: Date And Time
CONTROLS Displays Manually reseting G-Meter values Display Display the G-Meter on the instrument An arrow beside the fuel pump cluster. icon shows which side of the ve- hicle the fuel filler flap is on. The current range is displayed Press and hold the knurled wheel as numerical value.
Page 167: Setting The Units Of Measurement
Displays CONTROLS Display Overview The current range is displayed Icon Description as a numerical value next to the fuel gauge. "FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta- tus of the flat tire monitor, refer to page 354. "Tire Pressure Monitor": status Setting the units of of the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 347.
Page 168: Sport Displays
CONTROLS Displays Functional requirements ▷ Boost pressure. ▷ Engine oil temperature. ▷ Personal or Efficient driving mode is se- lected. Service ▷ For Live Vehicle, select the following set- ting: "Adaptive content". Principle Display The service notifications indicate recom- mended maintenance work. General information After turning on, the next service appointment or the distance remaining until the next servic-...
Page 169 Displays CONTROLS "Date:" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 170: Light And View
CONTROLS Light and view Light and view Vehicle features and options If necessary, "Additional settings" "One-touch turn signal" This chapter describes model-specific equip- Select the desired setting. ment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the fu- Brief flashing ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 171 Light and view CONTROLS Automatic High Beam The blue indicator light in the instru- ment cluster illuminates when the sys- Assistant tem switches on the high-beam head- lights. Principle Interruption of the journey with activated Au- The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects tomatic High Beam Assistant: the Automatic other road users early on and automatically High Beam Assistant remains activated when...
Page 172: Exterior Lighting
CONTROLS Light and view Sensitivity of the Automatic High to use the high-beam headlights. When appro- priate, dim the high beams manually. Beam Assistant The system may not be fully operational in the following situations, and driver intervention General information may be necessary: The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam ▷...
Page 173 Light and view CONTROLS Driving lights automatic Icon Function Exterior lighting menu. Principle The low-beam headlights are switched on and Automatic headlight control. off automatically depending on the ambient brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight Low-beam headlights. or if there is precipitation. Exterior lighting off.
Page 174: Parking Lights
CONTROLS Light and view Low-beam headlights is automatically switched off after a period of time. Turning on low-beam headlights Parking lights Press the button on the light switch. General information The parking lights can only be turned on at low The low-beam headlights illuminate when speeds.
Page 175: Welcome Lights
When unlocking the vehicle, individual lighting functions are turned on. Switching pathway lighting on ▷ "BMW Iconic Glow" ▷ After switching off the drive-ready state, The radiator grille lighting can only be briefly push the turn signal lever forward.
Page 176: Daytime Driving Lights
▷ "Daytime driving lights" ▷ "Rear daytime driving lights" Adaptive headlight range ▷ "BMW Iconic Glow" control Adaptive lighting functions The adaptive headlight range control feature balances out acceleration and braking proc- Principle esses as well as the vehicle load conditions in order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
Page 177: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting menu Changing settings Depending on vehicle equipment, individual settings can be applied to specific seats via Reading lights iDrive or BMW Touch Command. Via iDrive: Interior lights Apps menu "Vehicle" "Interior lighting"...
Page 178: Ambient Light
CONTROLS Light and view Ambient light "Background light" or "Accent lighting" Select the desired setting. General information Dynamic light Depending on the equipment version, lighting Certain situations, for example incoming calls can be adjusted for some lights in the car's or obstacles detected when opening doors, are interior.
Page 179 Light and view CONTROLS Window wiper system Press the lever up until the desired position is reached. ▷ Rest position of the wipers, position 0. Safety information ▷ Rain sensor mode, position 1. ▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2. Warning ▷...
Page 180: Window Washer System
CONTROLS Light and view General information Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity The sensor is located on the windshield, di- rectly in front of the interior mirror. Safety information NOTICE If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in car washes. There is a risk of property damage.
Page 181 Light and view CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield the windshield prior to switching the wipers Folding out the wipers Turn on standby state. Push the wiper lever down or forward and hold it until the wipers stop in an approxi- mately vertical position. Pull the lever.
Page 182: Safety
CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle features and options available, or may become available in the fu- ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Additional information: This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8. Airbags Front airbag, driver 4 Side airbag...
Page 183: Knee Airbag
Safety CONTROLS Ejection Mitigation shoulder rests against the backrest when crossing the hands and the upper body The head airbag system is designed as an is as far back as possible while still main- ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce taining a comfortable grip on the steering the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants wheel.
Page 184 Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil- ities may affect the air bag system; contact ▷ Warning light does not illuminate BMW Customer Relations for further informa- when drive-ready state is turned on. tion. ▷ The warning light illuminates con- Warnings and information on the airbags are tinuously.
Page 185: Functional Requirements
Safety CONTROLS Indicator light, front passenger or danger to life. Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the foot- airbag well. The front passenger airbag indicator light in the headliner indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbag.
Page 186 CONTROLS Safety Occupancy detection surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, The occupant detection system satisfies the and actively intervene where appropriate. legal requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and deactivates the front passenger airbag under certain con- Warning ditions.
Page 187 Safety CONTROLS Forward Collision Mitigation Resetting the settings with brake intervention The settings of the collision warning systems can be reset to the default settings at vehicle outbound delivery. Principle Apps menu The Forward Collision Mitigation can help "Vehicle" prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be "Driving settings"...
Page 188: Speed Range
CONTROLS Safety Turning on system manually Warning The system is activated by setting the warning time. Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Additional information: Due to its limits, the system may not issue Setting the warning time, refer to page 188.
Page 189: Display In The Instrument Cluster
Safety CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme- diately. The following indicator lights and warning ▷ A warning signal sounds: lights are shown on the instrument cluster and, depending on vehicle equipment, on the Head- There is a risk of collision.
Page 190: System Limits
CONTROLS Safety Warning function in forward System limits collision situations Safety information Principle Warning The warning function in forward collision situa- Because of system limitations, this system tions warns of a possible risk of collision and may either not respond, or respond too late, may brake independently.
Page 191 Safety CONTROLS General information Icon Meaning Forward Collision Warning with a de- tected vehicle. General risk of collision. Warning function The warning prompts the driver to intervene. Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de- Additional information: tection range. Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 187. The system issues a warning of a possible risk System limits of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-...
Page 192 CONTROLS Safety System limits Safety information Follow the safety information in Chapter “For- General information ward Collision Mitigation”. Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli- Display in the instrument cluster sion Mitigation" chapter. If there is a risk of collision with a detected Detection range vehicle, a warning light is displayed.
Page 193 Safety CONTROLS Warning function for Display in the instrument cluster pedestrians If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe- destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed. Icon Meaning Principle Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a At speeds that are common in towns and cit- pedestrian.
Page 194 CONTROLS Safety ▷ Partially covered pedestrians or bikes. At intersections and junctions, a warning is is- sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf- ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such fic is detected. because of their contour or posture. The system issues a warning of a possible risk ▷...
Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Safety information ▷ Crossing vehicles when they are hidden, e.g. by buildings. Follow the safety information in Chapter “For- ▷ Vehicles with an unusual side view. ward Collision Mitigation”. ▷ Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa- Functional requirements tions.
Page 196 CONTROLS Safety System limits Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is monitored as well. Two additional radar sen- General information sors are located in the front bumper. Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli- sion Mitigation"...
Page 197 Safety CONTROLS "Driver Assistance" An object was detected in the opening area. Increased awareness is required. "Safety and warnings" "Exit warning" Acute warning Select the desired setting. In the event of an acute warning, the warn- ing light in the exterior mirror flashes, as does Turning the warning signal on/off the ambient light, depending on vehicle equip- Apps menu...
Page 198 CONTROLS Safety Lane Departure Warning where appropriate Do not jerk the steering wheel in response to a warning. with active return Principle Warning The lane departure warning alerts when the Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
Page 199 Safety CONTROLS Configuring the warning, refer to page 199. or cross a lane marking, a warning is is- sued and a steering intervention is per- Turning system off manually formed. Depending on vehicle equipment and national- Setting the intensity of the steering market version, you must successively confirm wheel vibration the switch-off on the control display.
Page 200 CONTROLS Safety Depending on vehicle equipment and national- For instance, the steering intervention will be market version, information for the system is suppressed in the following situations: displayed in the Assisted View of the instru- ▷ With hard accelerating or braking. ment cluster.
Page 201 Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot Detection The warning tone and Check Control message advise the driver to pay closer attention to their with active return lane. The longer warning tone is stopped if the Principle driver takes control of the steering. Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles System limits in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from...
Page 202 CONTROLS Safety Safety information "Active Blind Spot Detection" Select the desired setting. Follow the safety information in the "Forward Collision Mitigation" chapter. Setting the intensity of the steering wheel vibration Sensors Apps menu The system is controlled by the following sen- sors: "Vehicle"...
Page 203 Safety CONTROLS System limits Prewarning The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror General information indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot or approaching from the rear. Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn- ing systems" chapter. Acute warning Upper speed limit When an acute warning occurs, the steering wheel vibrates briefly.
Page 204 CONTROLS Safety Functional requirement ▷ If the camera is impaired. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive- The camera behind the windshield determines ready state using the Start/Stop button. the lane boundary positions. A Check Control message may be displayed The camera must detect the lane markings for when the system is limited.
Page 205 Safety CONTROLS Functional limitations displayed in the Assisted View of the instru- ment cluster. The system may be limited in the following Additional information: situations: Assisted View, refer to page 165. ▷ In tight corners or on narrow roads. ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, Warning function merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-...
Page 206 CONTROLS Safety General information When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a certain speed, the system can react as follows: The system evaluates traffic signs and traffic ▷ Where applicable, the hazard warning lights using a camera behind the windshield. flashers will be switched on.
Page 207 Safety CONTROLS Sensors Prewarning If there is a risk that a right of way is about to The system is controlled by a camera behind be violated, one of the following icons appears the windshield. in the instrument cluster: Turning the Traffic Light And Sign Icon Meaning Warning on/off...
Page 208 CONTROLS Safety No warning stance onto freeways, roundabouts and one- way streets. The system does not issue a warning in the following situations, for example: General information ▷ In right-of-way situations without right-of- Depending on the equipment version, the sys- way signs, stop signs, or red light signal tem uses navigation data and traffic signs to systems.
Page 209 Safety CONTROLS System limits To do so, this function analyzes traffic lights and traffic signs using the camera behind the windshield. In addition, the navigation system General information data is used. Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn- ing systems" chapter. Safety information Follow the safety information in the "Forward No warning...
Page 210: Emergency Stop Assistant
Principle Additional information: If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to page 54. bring the vehicle to a safe standstill. An immediate emergency call can be triggered General information on the control display.
Page 211 Safety CONTROLS "Driver Assistance" The Emergency Stop Assistant may be re- stricted in the following situations: "Safety and warnings" ▷ When the Driver Attention Camera is cov- "Emergency stop" ered by the steering wheel. Select the desired setting. ▷ With sunglasses with high protection from infrared light.
Page 212 CONTROLS Safety Safety information Turning on the cross traffic warning automatically The system must be activated on the control Warning display. The system turns on automatically as The system cannot serve as a substitute for soon as Park Distance Control or a camera the driver’s personal judgment in assessing view activates and you engage a gear position.
Page 213 BMW Drive Recorder Display in camera image Principle The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to document surrounding traffic. Vehicle features and options This system may not be available in the owned vehicle, e.g.
Page 214: Functional Requirements
This function is used to document traffic sit- ▷ Data transfer is activated. uations with the configured recording type. ▷ My BMW App is installed on the mobile de- The assistance systems' cameras are used to vice. record, e.g., Panorama View. ▷...
Page 215 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market When the alarm system is triggered, a mes- versions, the video recording is only displayed sage is sent to the My BMW App. if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec- After saving the recording, the reduced tor lever is in the P position.
Page 216: Active Protection
NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations. vice is connected. In case of theft, the recording is only stored au- ▷ My BMW App is installed on the mobile de- tomatically when the anti-theft warning system vice. has been triggered.
Page 217: Postcrash Ibrake
Safety CONTROLS The system is used to detect certain critical Systems can be returned to the desired set- driving situations that might lead to an acci- tings following a critical driving situation with- dent. This includes the following critical driving out accident.
Page 218: Safety Information
CONTROLS Safety Fatigue alert Setting break recommendation The break recommendation can be switched on, off and adjusted via iDrive. Principle Apps menu The Fatigue Alert break recommendation fea- ture can detect when the driver is fatigued "Vehicle" or less alert during long, monotonous trips, "Driving settings"...
Page 219: Driver Attention Camera
Safety CONTROLS System limits ▷ When the road condition is poor. ▷ In the event of strong side winds. The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully operational in the following situations: Driver Attention Camera ▷ When the Driver Attention Camera is cov- ered by the steering wheel.
Page 220: Driving Stability Control Systems
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Brake assistant This chapter describes model-specific equip- The brake assistant automatically applies ment, systems, and functions that are currently maximum braking assistance when the brake available, or may become available in the fu- pedal is depressed quickly.
Page 221 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument cluster to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate. View when Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated. Overview Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated. Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil- ity Control is regulating the driving and brake power.
Page 222 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Overview ▷ If the suspension control system fails. ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire. Additional information: Forward Collision Mitigation with brake inter- vention, refer to page 187. Drive-off support Principle My Modes The moving-off support offers the best possi- ble traction when moving off in certain situa- tions on difficult ground such as on snow or sand.
Page 223: Integral Active Steering
Principle The rear-wheel steering acts to increase ma- BMW xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of neuverability at low speeds by turning the rear the vehicle. Concerted action by the BMW wheels slightly in the opposite direction to the xDrive and other suspension control systems front wheels.
Page 224 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems ▷ Larger steering movements are required at low speeds. ▷ The response of the vehicle is more sensi- tive in higher speed ranges. ▷ Proceed cautiously and practice anticipa- tory driving. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized service center or another qualified service cen- ter or repair shop.
Page 225: Driver Assistance Systems
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and options Speed Limit Info This chapter describes model-specific equip- Speed Limit Info ment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the fu- Principle ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid Additional information: speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if...
Page 226 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Settings Additional information: ▷ Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain- Individual settings can be configured for Speed ment, and Communication, refer to page 6. Limit Info, e.g., warnings issued if the speed is exceeded or the permissible maximum speed Safety information changes.
Page 227: Speed Control Systems
Some functions can be operated via voice con- trol. Turn on: press the button. Additional information: BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to page 54. Select: when the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the de- Safety information sired speed control system is displayed in the toolbar in the instrument cluster.
Page 228 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Continuing speed control systems Icon Speed control system Press the button. Cruise control. Distance control. Turning off speed control systems automatically The speed control systems turn off automati- Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise Control cally when the drive-ready state is turned off. with Distance Control, Steering Assis- tance with lane keeping.
Page 229: Cruise Control
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Notifications to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate. In addition to the respective indicator lights, notifications are displayed for some functions. The scope of notifications can be set. Warning Apps menu The use of the system can lead to an in- "Vehicle"...
Page 230: Adjusting The Speed
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Adjusting the speed Button Function Store current speed. Store/maintain speed Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug- Press the rocker button up or down gested speed manually. once while the system is stopped. Set speed. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the set speed.
Page 231: Continuing Cruise Control
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control Displays in the instrument cluster At the stored speed Marking on speedometer ▷ Green marking: system is ac- tive, the marking indicates Warning the desired speed. The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or ▷...
Page 232: General Information
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems General information In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following: The system maintains the set speed on clear ▷ Set the parking brake. roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto- matically.
Page 233: Application Range
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview Turning on Cruise Control with Distance Control Buttons on the steering wheel If necessary, press the button. Button Function Turn last active speed control sys- If necessary, press the button re- tem on/off. peatedly until distance control is selected. Interrupt and continue speed control Cruise Control with Distance Control is active.
Page 234 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ The system has not detected objects for The mark on the speedometer an extended period, for instance on a illuminates gray. road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings. ▷ The detection range of the radar is im- paired, for instance by contamination or The indicator light illuminates green.
Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Distance" "Distance control" Select the desired setting. "Switch to Cruise Control" The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked. Automatic adaptation of the distance Displays in the instrument cluster Depending on the equipment and national- market version: the system can be set so that the distance to the vehicle in front is automati- General information...
Page 236 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ Distance too short. Icon Description ▷ Speed greater than approx. Indicator light flashes gray: 40 mph/70 km/h. Conditions are not adequate for the system to work. System limits The system was deactivated but ap- plies the brakes until you actively System limits of the sensors resume control by pressing on the Additional information:...
Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Merging vehicles When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly to the bend of the curve. If the system decel- merges into your lane, the system may not be erates you may compensate for it by briefly able to automatically restore the selected dis-...
Page 238 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Assisted Driving Mode ▷ Cruise control, refer to page 229. ▷ Distance Control, refer to page 231. Principle Overview Assisted Driving Mode enhances Distance Control with Steering Assistance and lane Buttons on the steering wheel keeping. The system assists the driver in keep- ing the vehicle within the lane.
Page 239: Functional Requirements
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements Stopping Assisted Driving Mode automatically ▷ Depending on the equipment: speed below 130 mph/210 km/h or 110 mph/180 km/h. The system interrupts the supporting steering movements automatically, for example in the ▷ Sufficient lane width. following situations: ▷...
Page 240 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems displayed in the Assisted View in the central Icon Description display area of the instrument cluster. Warning light flashes yellow and Additional information: steering wheel vibrates: Assisted View, refer to page 165. A lane boundary has been crossed. Displays on the steering wheel Warning light illuminates yellow and acoustic signal sounds:...
Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Weather "Vibration intensity" Select the desired setting. The following restrictions can occur under un- favorable weather or light conditions: This setting is applied to all collision warning systems. ▷ Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane boundaries. System limits ▷...
Page 242 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply. After a short time, Lane Change Assistant ini- tiates a lane change. Additional information: After the lane change, the system helps keep Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238. the vehicle in the new lane.
Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Additional information: all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci- dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust ▷ Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238. driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready Automatic Lane Change to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate.
Page 244 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ The minimum speed is country-specific. ▷ Depending on vehicle equipment and na- Icon Description tional-market version: Route guidance is activated on the navigation system. The Suggestion for a possible lane function is not available when using nav- change.
Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS General information ▷ The function must be available in the coun- try in which the vehicle is driven. The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode ▷ The Driver Attention Camera in the instru- sensors. ment cluster detects that the driver is pay- ing attention to the surrounding traffic.
Page 246 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems System limits green checkmark is displayed on the lane change icon on the instrument cluster. The The limits of the Cruise Control, Distance Con- system prepares for the lane change. trol, and Assisted Driving Mode systems and When a suitable gap is detected, the speed Driver Attention Camera apply.
Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Plus can be requested from an authorized ▷ Camera behind the windshield. service center. ▷ Front radar sensor. ▷ Side radar sensors, front. Safety information ▷ Side radar sensors, rear. ▷ The sensors in the steering wheel. Warning ▷...
Page 248 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ Antennas located in the roof must not be Two green LED lights are illuminated on the covered, e.g., by roof loads or snow. steering wheel. ▷ The Driver Attention Camera in the instru- The system begins to assist the driver with ment cluster detects that the driver is pay- vehicle control.
Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Speed Limit Assistant ▷ Green: the system is active. ▷ Yellow: system will be interrupted. Grab the steering wheel with your hands. Principle ▷ Red: system will be deactivated. Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the Grab the steering wheel immediately with speed limit.
Page 250 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ "Show current limit": current speed lim- its are displayed without being applied Warning in the instrument cluster. The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or ▷ "Off": depending on the national-market called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci- version, Speed Limit Info and Speed dent, injury, and property damage.
Page 251: Speed Adjustment
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS When the SET icon is displayed, press Cruise Control without Distance Control: for the button. system related reasons, the speed limits can- not be applied automatically. Additional information: Speed adjustment ▷ System limits of Speed Limit Info, refer to page 226.
Page 252 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Additional information: "Cornering speed" ▷ Cruise control, refer to page 229. Select the desired setting. ▷ Distance Control, refer to page 231. Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 238. Depending on the equipment and national- ▷...
Page 253: Parking
Parking CONTROLS Parking Vehicle features and options ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to page 269. ▷ Maneuver Assistant, refer to page 274. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently ▷ Remote Control Parking, refer to page 278. available, or may become available in the fu- ▷...
Page 254: Operating Concept
Automatic lever position R is engaged. Parking Assistant. Additional information: With the Park Assist key BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to Press the button. page 54. Calling up Park menu Apps menu Via iDrive "Vehicle"...
Page 255 Parking CONTROLS Parking view Status of parking assistance systems 2 Assisted View Toolbar, left 3 Selection menu 2 Camera image 3 Selection window Display on the control display 4 Automatic camera perspective 5 Semi-automatic camera perspective General information 6 Side view Depending on vehicle equipment and on the 7 Toolbar, right activated parking assistance system, the con-...
Page 256: Additional Displays
CONTROLS Parking Cleaning of the front camera and rear- Icon Meaning view camera can be switched on as No search for parking assistance needed. system offers. ▷ "Settings" No other parking assistance sys- Settings can be entered in the Park tems available.
Page 257 Parking CONTROLS Parking aid lines Using parking aid lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning Pathway lines circle line leads to within the limits of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel to the point where the green pathway line covers the corre- sponding turning circle line.
Page 258: Rear View Camera
CONTROLS Parking Rearview camera System limits Safety information Principle The rearview camera helps when reverse Warning parking and maneuvering. The area behind the Because of system limitations, this system vehicle is shown on the control display. may either not respond, or respond too late, Additional views can be shown on the display, incorrectly, or without cause.
Page 259 Parking CONTROLS General information To exit rearview camera view, select an- other camera view in the selection window As soon as obstacles are detected, the view or press the button again. changes to a fixed display of the area in front of or behind the bumper, or switches to side Deactivated rearview camera Park Distance Control as necessary.
Page 260: Side View
CONTROLS Parking Side protection The side view looks from rear to front and, in case of danger, focuses automatically on pos- sible obstacles. Principle The side Park Distance Control is automati- General information cally displayed when the automatic camera Follow the information in the "Parking assis- perspective is turned on.
Page 261: Panorama View
Parking CONTROLS Car wash view Panorama View Principle Principle The car wash view assists when entering a car The panoramic view gives you an earlier view wash. of crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and intersections. General information General information Follow the information in the "Parking assis- tance systems"...
Page 262 Follow instructions in the Parking assistance systems chapter. "Parking" "GPS-based" Functional requirements ▷ A GPS signal must be received. ▷ Depending on national-market version: A BMW ID or driver profile must be activated. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 263: Door Opening Angle
Remote 3D View Principle Principle Depending on vehicle equipment, the door The My BMW App and camera views in park- opening angle display is shown automatically ing view such as automatic camera perspec- when stationary. tive enable you to display the vehicle’s sur- This display helps estimate how far the doors roundings on a mobile device.
Page 264: Park Distance Control
CONTROLS Parking Park Distance Control Data protection, refer to page 69. ▷ The My BMW App must be installed on the mobile end device. Principle ▷ ConnectedDrive countries: a BMW ID with Park Distance Control assists with parking. an existing ConnectedDrive account must Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles be activated.
Page 265: Acoustic Warning
Parking CONTROLS Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid ▷ On: the LED illuminates. driving off quickly while Park Distance Control ▷ Off: the LED goes out. is not yet active. If the system is manually switched on when the reverse gear is engaged, the rearview Sensors camera image is displayed.
Page 266: Visual Warning
CONTROLS Parking Display "Driver Assistance" "Parking" Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings may be displayed in front of, next to, and be- "PDC signal volume" hind the vehicle. Set the desired value. Depending on national-market version: Turn off acoustic warning Depending on national-market version, the acoustic warning can be turned off while per- forming a parking maneuver.
Page 267 Parking CONTROLS The system does not detect whether an obsta- Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the cle moves later on. When the vehicle is station- brake intervention. Emergency braking is not ary, the gray shaded areas on the sides are performed.
Page 268 CONTROLS Parking Drive-off monitoring Deactivating Active Park Distance Control temporarily Principle After emergency braking, the function can be temporarily deactivated on the control display. In case of a risk of collision, the start-up mon- A corresponding message is displayed. itoring reduces the drive power when driving "Configure"...
Page 269 Parking CONTROLS Functional requirements System limits ▷ Selector lever position D or R is engaged General information when the vehicle is stationary. Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis- ▷ Obstacles in the immediate vicinity are de- tance systems" chapter. tected in front of or behind the vehicle.
Page 270: Safety Information
CONTROLS Parking The Automatic Parking Assistant Professional increases the comfort and range of uses of Warning the Automatic Parking Assistant. In addition to The system can steer the vehicle over or onto the parking methods of the Automatic Parking curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of Assistant, parking in parking spaces that are property damage.
Page 271 Parking CONTROLS ▷ Front camera. ▷ Top view cameras. ▷ Rearview camera. Functional requirements Measurement of parking spaces ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap- prox. 22 mph/35 km/h. Driving out of parallel parking spaces. ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi- cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Page 272 CONTROLS Parking Leaving parking spaces Turning parking operation display on/off ▷ The vehicle was parked using the Auto- matic Parking Assistant, and an object has When the Automatic Parking Assistant is ac- been detected in the area around the vehi- tive, the parking operation is displayed in the cle.
Page 273 Parking CONTROLS On the control display: Select one of the The speed can be reduced with the brake. parking maneuvers offered. You can switch Other interventions will cancel the system. to another parking maneuver as necessary. A message will be displayed at the end of In the instrument cluster: select suggested the maneuver.
Page 274 CONTROLS Parking ▷ When changing over to another function on the ground. The system orients itself ac- the control display. cording to objects. ▷ When the view on the control display is ▷ For special parking spaces, e.g., metered overlaid with messages. parking spaces with automatic locking mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys- ▷...
Page 275: Detection Range
Parking CONTROLS Vehicle features and options to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate. This system may not be available in the owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op- tional equipment, the national-market version Warning or the option for later enabling and software updates.
Page 276 CONTROLS Parking ▷ Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump- Drive the vehicle to the desired end posi- ers. tion. ▷ Ultrasonic sensors, side. The maneuver is recorded. ▷ Front camera. When recording a route, do not drive faster than 9 mph/15 km/h. ▷...
Page 277 Parking CONTROLS ▷ Step lightly on the accelerator pedal twice and follow the instructions on the control dis- in succession. play or in the instrument cluster. ▷ Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and Editing stored maneuvers move the steering wheel slightly at the same time.
Page 278 The My BMW App must be installed on a compatible smartphone. This system may not be available in the ▷ The My BMW App must be linked to a Con- owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op- nectedDrive account. tional equipment, the national-market version or the option for later enabling and software ▷...
Page 279: Backup Assistant
BMW App. It may not be easy to maneuver into a parking Safety information space. This function is offered on the My BMW app but cannot be used due to ambient condi- tions. Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for Back-up assistant the driver’s personal judgment in assessing...
Page 280 CONTROLS Parking Green: the system takes control of steering. Warning When driving in reverse, observe the vehi- The system can steer the vehicle over or onto cle's surroundings. curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of property damage. Watch surrounding traffic In case of obstacles, stop immediately and closely and actively intervene where appro- take over control of the vehicle.
Page 281 Parking CONTROLS ▷ In case of changed ambient conditions. ▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. ▷ Reversing Assistant Professional: if sensor functionality is limited beyond approx. 164 ft/50 m. System limits ▷ The maximum speed when reversing is limited to approx.
Page 282: Driving Comfort
CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Two-axle ride level control This chapter describes model-specific equip- Principle ment, systems, and functions that are currently The two-axle self-leveling suspension uses air available, or may become available in the fu- springs to ensure the best possible driving ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 283 Driving comfort CONTROLS Overview Depending on vehicle speed, using this button lifts the vehicle to the raised level. Button in vehicle LED display ▷ LED off: Normal vehicle level. ▷ LED flashes: Vehicle level is being ad- justed. ▷ LED illuminates: Raised vehicle level. ▷...
Page 284 BMW IconicSounds Depending on vehicle equipment and national- market version, the vehicle drive sound can be adjusted using BMW IconicSounds. Apps menu "Vehicle" "Driving settings" "Drivetrain and chassis" "IconicSounds"...
Page 285: Climate Control
Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and options Icon Function Fresh air. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the fu- Air flow. ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Additional information: Air distribution.
Page 286 Turning the air conditioning system on/off The climate control system can be turned on or off via iDrive. The rear climate control is operated via BMW Touch Command. Tap the icon for the Climate menu on the menu bar. Icon...
Page 287: Automatic Program
Seat cooling. "Activate with default settings" ▷ Steering wheel heating. Via BMW Touch Command The automatic program takes seat occupancy into account, regulating the climate in an en- Tap on the icon. ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc- Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.
Page 288 Select the desired setting. ▷ The desired interior temperature is reached as soon as the bar is no longer displayed. Via BMW Touch Command Active climate control functions, e.g., seat Tap on the icon. heating, are indicated by the icons on the Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen.
Page 289 Tap the icon for the Climate menu "Second row of seats" on the menu bar. Set the desired temperature. Via BMW Touch Command Select the desired setting. The temperature can be set individually for the Automatic program: left and right seats using the climate bar.
Page 290: Air Distribution Settings
Reduce air flow. Air distribution settings Adjusting the air distribution of the rear climate control Principle The function is operated via BMW Touch Com- In manual mode, the air distribution can be mand. adjusted as needed. Tap on the icon.
Page 291: Air Conditioning
Climate control CONTROLS Air conditioning Functional requirement The following functional requirements must be met for maximum cooling: Principle ▷ The outside temperature is higher than ap- With the climate control function, the air inside prox. 32℉ / 0℃. the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified, then ▷...
Page 292: Defrost Function
CONTROLS Climate control Turning air recirculation on/off General information Air recirculation mode can be switched on or The following settings can be applied: off via iDrive: ▷ Temperature. ▷ Air flow. ▷ Air distribution. Tap the icon for the Climate menu on the menu bar.
Page 293: Rear Window Defroster
Turning the rear automatic climate control seat heating on/off Seat heating The function is operated via BMW Touch Com- mand. Principle Tap on the icon. The system heats seats and panels as "Seats"...
Page 294: Steering Wheel Heating
CONTROLS Climate control Seat cooling Steering wheel heating Principle Principle The system cools the seat and backrest as The system heats the steering wheel as nec- necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera- essary. ture. Adjusting steering wheel heating Adjusting the seat cooling Automatic program Automatic program When the automatic program is activated, the...
Page 295 Climate control CONTROLS Panel heating Adjusting the rear climate control panel heating Principle The function is operated via BMW Touch Com- mand. The vehicle interior is quickly heated using ra- diant heat, which also saves energy. "Seats" "Seat climate control"...
Page 296: Air Quality
CONTROLS Climate control Ventilation in the rear ▷ Emission tested passenger compartment. ▷ Interior filter. ▷ Air conditioning system to control the temperature, air flow and recirculated-air mode. ▷ Pre-ventilation. Interior filter The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh air or the circulated interior air in recirculation ▷...
Page 297: Departure Time
Activating with My BMW App be switched on before the set departure time. Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW App with remote functionality can be used to The departure time is preselected in two steps: turn on precooling at a preset departure time ▷...
Page 298: Safety Information
CONTROLS Climate control Pre-conditioning through leaves, grass, natural gas, gasoline, oil or other combustible objects. Remote Engine Start Functional requirements Principle ▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state. Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's inte- ▷ Battery is sufficiently charged. rior prior to start of the trip to a comfortable temperature.
Page 299 Climate control CONTROLS Switching on via iDrive The system is activated automatically a few minutes before the set departure time. The system remains switched on for a short time Tap the icon for the Climate menu after the set departure time. on the menu bar.
Page 300 CONTROLS Climate control Icon Description Icon on the instrument panel. Icon illuminates: a depar- ture time is activated. Icon flashes: pre-condition- ing is switched on. Confirmation signals from the vehicle The activation of the system is confirmed by flashing twice. The parking lights are switched on as long as the system is switched on.
Page 301: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and options risk of property damage. Make sure that the travel path of the respective system is clear during programming and operation. Also fol- This chapter describes model-specific equip- low the safety information for the hand-held ment, systems, and functions that are currently transmitter.
Page 302 CONTROLS Interior equipment Programming the integrated Press and hold the button on the interior mirror for approx. 2 seconds. Perform universal remote control this procedure three times. If the integrated universal remote con- Functional requirement trol remains nonoperational, continue The battery of the hand-held transmitter must with the special features for rolling code be fully charged at the time of programming radio systems.
Page 303: Sun Visor
Interior equipment CONTROLS Sockets Press and hold the desired button of the re- mote-controlled system within range until the function is triggered. Principle The LED on the interior mirror is continuously The socket can be used for electronic devi- illuminated green during the transmission of ces when the standby or drive-ready state is the radio signal.
Page 304 CONTROLS Interior equipment In the front center armrest and risk of property damage. Make sure to prevent metal objects from falling or being plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket. Front center armrest Two USB ports are located in the center arm- rest.
Page 305: Wireless Charging Tray
Tray in center console: charging indicator on control display. The charge indicator is shown alternately in the status field with additional status infor- mation. ▷ Tray in rear center armrest: charging dis- play on BMW Touch Command. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 306 CONTROLS Interior equipment Safety information Warning When charging a Qi-compatible device in the wireless charging tray, any metal objects on the tray together with the device can become very hot. Storage media or electronic cards, e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or cards for transmitting signals, may not func- Storage area tion correctly when placed together on the...
Page 307 BMW Touch Command less charging tray in the following situations: BMW Touch Command can be used to acti- ▷ Due to excessive temperatures on the tray vate/deactivate charging for the rear tray.
Page 308 ▷ Sending data to a mobile device via the My interior is automatically recorded. Record- BMW App, connected with ConnectedDrive ings can also be played using the My BMW account. App. ▷ Data is stored in the vehicle and after the data transfer in the mobile device.
Page 309 Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior camera Ensure that the faces of occupants are visible and are not partially or completely covered, for instance by face masks. Recording mode Overview Recording Function mode "Single Shortly after triggering, a photo" photo will be taken. "Smile"...
Page 310 Remote Inside View Recordings of the vehicle interior can be played on a mobile device using the My BMW App in order to check the vehicle interior, e.g., for forgotten objects. The function is not suitable for monitoring peo- ple or animals left behind.
Page 311: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and options Warning Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can This chapter describes model-specific equip- damage the dashboard. Attached objects ment, systems, and functions that are currently could come loose. There is a risk of injury and available, or may become available in the fu- risk of property damage.
Page 312: Front Center Armrest
CONTROLS Storage compartments Safety information manually in the event of a malfunction or dur- ing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, for instance to obtain an item that is urgently Warning needed. Breakable objects such as glass bottles or Open the front passenger door.
Page 313: Front Cup Holder
Storage compartments CONTROLS Folding down the center armrest There is a risk of injury and risk of property damage. Do not force objects into the cup holder. Make sure that drink containers are secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light- weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain- ers.
Page 314: Coat Hooks
CONTROLS Storage compartments Coat hooks weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain- ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do not transport hot beverages. General information The coat hooks are located in the grab handles and on the door pillar in the rear. NOTICE With an open cup holder, the center armrest Safety information...
Page 315: Cargo Area
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and options Warning Improperly stowed objects can slip and be This chapter describes model-specific equip- thrown into the car's interior, for instance in ment, systems, and functions that are currently the event of an accident, braking or an eva- available, or may become available in the fu- sive maneuver.
Page 316: Lashing Eyes In The Cargo Area
CONTROLS Cargo area Lashing eyes in the cargo available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If the vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to the General information vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and Attach auxiliary materials to secure the cargo luggage load capacity of the vehicle.
Page 317: Through-Loading System
Cargo area CONTROLS Storage compartment on Opening the through-loading system the left side Fold down the center armrest. Loosen the cover. General information A storage compartment is located on the left side in the cargo area. Opening the storage compartment Pull handle, arrow 1, down and fold trim for- ward, arrow 2.
Page 318: Driving Tips
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Engine, transmission, and axle drive Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Do not exceed the maximum engine and road available, or may become available in the fu- speed: ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 319: General Driving Notes
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Driving at high speeds Closing the trunk lid Warning Damage to vehicle components can nega- Safety information tively impact handling at high speeds. This includes, among other things, tires, under- body and parts for improving aerodynamics.
Page 320 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving temperatures to clean the exhaust gas particu- ▷ Deactivate the speed control system. late filter as necessary. ▷ Activate Sport Mode via My Modes. ▷ If possible, drive at varying speeds. General information Additional information: Depending on vehicle equipment and national- ▷...
Page 321 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Mobile communications in the ▷ Drive through water only up to a maximum height of 9.8 inches/25 cm. vehicle ▷ Drive through water at a maximum of walk- ing speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h. Warning Additional information: Vehicle electronics and mobile communica-...
Page 322 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving tached to the floor. Do not use loose floor erty damage. Avoid placing excessive stress mats and do not layer several floor mats. on the brake system. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals.
Page 323: Driving On Racetracks
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS speed of 80 mph / 130 km/h. Remove pen- The vehicle manufacturer recommends using nant before trips at high speeds. special sport tires, e.g., high-performance tires. Sports tires are matched to the special require- ments of a sporty driving style.
Page 324: Saving Fuel
DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Adaptive recuperation This chapter describes model-specific equip- Principle ment, systems, and functions that are currently Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory available, or may become available in the fu- and comfort-oriented driving style. ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 325 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Display Depending on vehicle equipment, “coasting” is displayed in the Live Vehicle menu as “Efficient coasting”. Display in the instrument cluster Additional information: Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the instrument cluster. Current driving condition, refer to page 167. Additional information: Exemplary driving situations Power gauge, refer to page 160.
Page 326 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel System limits Configuring Efficient mode Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used to a limited extent, in the following situations: Press the button. ▷ While Active Cruise Control is active. "EFFICIENT" ▷ If driver assistance system sensors are de- "Settings"...
Page 327: System Limits
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Display Display in case of inefficient driving style Power gauge When driving above the efficient range, When the Efficient mode is activated, the dis- an arrow will be displayed. play changes to a special configuration. For instance, this is displayed for the Depending on the equipment, some system following situations: information can also be displayed in the Head-...
Page 328 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel The more efficient the driving style, the larger the area that is displayed in color and the faster the bonus range increases. In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed with an inefficient driving style. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 329 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 330: Mobility Refueling
MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes model-specific equip- NOTICE ment, systems, and functions that are currently With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the available, or may become available in the fu- engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 331: Emergency Unlocking
Refueling MOBILITY Emergency unlocking retaining strap does not become pinched or crushed when closing the fuel filler cap. It may be necessary in certain situations to un- lock the fuel filler flap manually, for instance with an electrical malfunction. Opening In this case, have the fuel filler flap unlocked by To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear an authorized service center or another quali-...
Page 332: Wheels And Tires
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options at ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres- sure specifications apply to the tire sizes ap- proved by the vehicle manufacturer for the cor- This chapter describes model-specific equip- responding vehicle types. ment, systems, and functions that are currently To identify the correct tire inflation pressure, available, or may become available in the fu-...
Page 333 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Correct the tire inflation pressure if the ac- pressure values on the control display, reset tual tire inflation pressure deviates from the the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). intended tire inflation pressure. If equipped with a flat tire monitor, reinitialize Make sure that all valve caps are screwed the flat tire monitor.
Page 334 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI Rear: 285/40 R 2.2 / 32 740i, 740i xDrive 20 108 V XL Tire size Pressure specifications Front: 255/40 R 2.4 / 35 in bar/PSI 21 102 H XL M+S Specifications in...
Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire pressure values over Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI Front: HL 2.6 / 38 740i, 740i xDrive 255/35 R 22 102 Y XL Tire size Pressure specifications Rear: HL 285/30 2.7 / 39 in bar/PSI R 22 104 Y XL Specifications in...
Page 336 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Rear: 285/40 R 2.8 / 41 Front: HL 2.9 / 42 20 108 V XL 255/35 R 22 102 Y XL Rear: HL 3.0 / 44 Front: 255/40 R 2.7 / 39 285/30 R 22 104...
Page 337 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Maximum tire load Production date You can find the tire production date on the tire Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi- sidewall. ble weight for which the tire is approved. Locate the maximum tire load on the tire Designation Production date sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating –...
Page 338: Tire Tread
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire tread test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perform- ance. Safety information The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, Warning hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Page 339 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Exchanging wheels and ▷ Unusual vibrations. ▷ Unusual tire or running noises. tires ▷ Unusual vehicle handling such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right. Mounting and wheel balancing ▷ Uneven wear pattern, e.g., increased wear Have the wheel mounted and balanced by an in the area of the tire shoulder.
Page 340: New Tires
MOBILITY Wheels and tires New tires and property damage. Do not mount steel wheels. Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur- ing circumstances when tires are brand new. Drive conservatively for the first Warning 200 miles/300 km. Wheel/tire combinations that are not suitable Retreaded tires for the vehicle can affect vehicle handling and a number of system functions, e.g.,the...
Page 341: Run-Flat Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Winter tires driving conditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs between the axles to achieve even abra- sion. For more information, contact an author- ized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. After changing, check the tire pressure and correct, if needed.
Page 342: Repairing A Flat Tire
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Repairing a flat tire Safety information Safety precautions Warning The vehicle handles differently when a runflat ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for ground at a safe distance from road traffic. instance, reduced directional stability when ▷...
Page 343: Safety Precautions
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview 5 Connector for socket 6 Power switch Storage Depending on vehicle equipment, the tire re- Safety precautions pair set is stored as follows: ▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible ▷ In the cargo area under the cargo area from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Page 344 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Preparing the tire repair set Screw the filler hose connector clockwise onto the valve. Insert the sealant bottle into the mount on the housing of the compressor. With the compressor switched off, insert the connector into the power socket in the vehi- Turn the sealant bottle clockwise by 90°...
Page 345: Checking The Tire Pressure
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes Tire sealant may spray from the damaged to fill in the tire sealant and reach a tire area during the initial wheel rotations. pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi. Adjusting the tire pressure While the tire is being filled with tire sealant, the tire pressure can briefly reach approx.
Page 346: Snow Chains
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Disconnect the filler hose from the com- pressor and the valve on the wheel. Warning Screw the valve cap onto the valve. Insufficiently tight snow chains may damage tires and vehicle components. There is a Stow the tire repair set together with the risk of accident, injury, and property damage.
Page 347: Tire Pressure Monitor
Wheels and tires MOBILITY If vehicle is equipped with flat tire monitor: "Driving settings" When using snow chains, do not initialize the "Drivetrain and chassis" flat tire monitor, otherwise, incorrect values "Snow chains" may be displayed. When driving with snow chains, activate the Tire pressure monitor drive-off support to optimize the drive power.
Page 348: Status Display
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Make sure that the sizes of your mounted The tire details do not need to be re-entered tires are displayed correctly and match the when the tire pressure is corrected. information on the tires and the tire inflation For summer and winter tires, the tire details pressure specifications on the vehicle.
Page 349 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Current tire pressure All wheels green The current tire pressure is displayed for each ▷ The system is active and bases warnings tire. on the target pressures. The current tire inflation pressures may ▷ For tires with special approval: the system change while driving or depending on the out- is active and bases warnings on the tire side temperature.
Page 350 MOBILITY Wheels and tires After resetting, the wheels are shown in green Measure on the control display and a message appears. Check the tire pressure and correct as needed. You may interrupt this trip at any time. When If the tire inflation pressure is too low you continue driving the reset resumes auto- matically.
Page 351 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Measure Icon Possible cause Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Inflation was not carried out ac- Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu- cording to specifications, e.g., the vers. tire has not been sufficiently in- Check whether the vehicle is fitted with flated.
Page 352 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Actions in the event of a flat tire Measure Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a Standard tires speed of 80 mph/130 km/h. At the next opportunity, for instance at a fill- Identify the damaged tire. ing station, check the tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressure in all four tires, in all four tires and correct if necessary.
Page 353 Wheels and tires MOBILITY System limits Contact an authorized service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop. Temperature The tire inflation pressure depends on the Maximum speed tire's temperature. You may continue driving with a damaged tire Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Page 354: Flat Tire Monitor
MOBILITY Wheels and tires tem automatically reactivates after leaving sure telltale. When the system detects a mal- the area of the interference. function, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously il- ▷ For tires with special approval: the system luminated.
Page 355 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ After a tire or wheel change, an initialization The initialization automatically continues when was carried out at the correct tire pressure. driving continues. ▷ After the tire pressure was adjusted to a Messages new value, an initialization was performed. General information Status display When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-...
Page 356 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Runflat tires, refer to page 341. Contact an authorized service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop. Read the description on what to do in case of a flat tire. Maximum speed Actions in the event of a flat tire You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Page 357: Changing Wheels/Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering not lie under the vehicle and do not switch on or driving over obstacles, for instance curbs or the drive-ready state. potholes. System limits Warning The system may be delayed or malfunction in Placing supports, e.g., wooden blocks or sim- the following situations: ilar, under the jack may reduce its ability to...
Page 358: Securing The Vehicle Against Rolling Away
MOBILITY Wheels and tires On a level surface Warning When the jack is not inserted into the jacking point provided for this purpose, the vehicle may be damaged or the jack may slip when it is being cranked up. There is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Page 359: Jacking Points
Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ In the cargo area under the cargo area ▷ As soon as permitted by the traffic flow, floor. have all vehicle occupants get out and make sure that they remain outside the ▷ In the cargo area on the left or right side. hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.
Page 360: Mounting A Wheel
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Make sure that the car jack foot extends Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar- vertically and is at a right angle beneath the row 1, and grasp the jack crank handle or jacking point. lever with your other hand, arrow 2.
Page 361: Emergency Wheel
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview Check tire inflation pressure at the next op- portunity and correct as needed. The emergency wheel and wheel change set Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the are located in a bag in the cargo area. Tire Pressure Monitor.
Page 362: Engine Compartment
MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options available, or may become available in the fu- ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle. Additional information: This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Page 363 Engine compartment MOBILITY 8-cylinder engine Jump-starting, negative battery terminal 5 Jump-starting, positive battery terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 6 Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling 3 Filler neck for washer fluid 7 Coolant reservoir, engine 4 Fresh air intake 8 Oil filler neck Hood Warning The engine compartment accommodates...
Page 364: Closing The Hood
MOBILITY Engine compartment Pull the lever, arrow 1. Warning Hood is unlocked. An incorrectly locked hood can open while An acoustic signal and a notice in the in- driving and restrict visibility. There is a risk of strument cluster indicate that the hood is accident, injury, and property damage.
Page 365: Operating Fluids
Operating fluids MOBILITY Operating fluids Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes model-specific equip- Caution ment, systems, and functions that are currently The use of poor-quality fuels may result in available, or may become available in the fu- harmful engine deposits or damage.
Page 366: Engine Oil
Recommended gas quality Different Check Control messages are shown on the control display depending on the engine BMW recommends AKI 91. oil level and engine oil properties. Minimum fuel grade The vehicle manufacturer recommends having the engine oil changed by an authorized serv- BMW recommends AKI 87.
Page 367 Operating fluids MOBILITY System limits NOTICE When making frequent short-distance trips or using a sporty driving style, it may not be pos- Engine oil that is not changed in timely fash- sible to calculate a measured value. In this ion can cause increased engine wear and case, the measured value for the last, suffi- thus engine damage.
Page 368 MOBILITY Operating fluids Adding engine oil Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine com- General information partment. Only add engine oil when the message is dis- Additional information: played in the instrument cluster. The top-up For an overview, refer to page 362. quantity is indicated in the message shown on the control display.
Page 369 The vehicle manufacturer recommends using coolant with The BMW Longlife-22 FE++ oil specification is the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix cool- not suitable for the 60i gasoline engine. ant additives of different colors. Use a 50:50 mixing ratio of water to coolant additive.
Page 370 MOBILITY Operating fluids The coolant level is correct when it is just below the max. level mark on the filler neck. NOTICE Too much water reduces the coolant's frost protection and corrosion protection. There is a risk of property damage. Use a 50:50 mix- ing ratio of water to coolant additive.
Page 371: Washer Fluid
Follow the usage instructions on the washer The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en- fluid container. gine compartment. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen- trate or the equivalent is recommended. Warning Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con- tact with hot engine parts.
Page 372: Refilling Washer Fluid
MOBILITY Operating fluids Refilling washer fluid Pull out the filler neck with the cover closed. Open the lid and add washer fluid. Close the lid and press the filler neck down again. Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer fluid concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures be- low +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
Page 373: Maintenance
Maintenance MOBILITY Maintenance Vehicle features and options General information Service notifications can be displayed on the This chapter describes model-specific equip- control display. ment, systems, and functions that are currently Additional information: available, or may become available in the fu- Service notifications, refer to page 168.
Page 374: Diagnostic Socket
MOBILITY Maintenance Diagnostic socket Overview General information Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will trigger the alarm system after the vehicle is locked. Disconnect devices from the diagnostic socket before locking the vehicle. Additional information: Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 152. There is an onboard diagnostic port for read- ing out vehicle data on the left side of the vehi- Safety information...
Page 375 Maintenance MOBILITY authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Additional information: Deep sleep mode, refer to page 41. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 376: Replacing Components
MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options NOTICE Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the This chapter describes model-specific equip- hood is opened. There is a risk of property ment, systems, and functions that are currently damage. Make sure that the wipers with the available, or may become available in the fu- wiper blades mounted are folded down onto ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 377: Vehicle Battery
Replacing components MOBILITY Safety information All headlights and lights are designed using LED technology at least. In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man- DANGER ufacturer recommends having any necessary Contact with live components can lead to an work performed by an authorized service cen- electric shock.
Page 378: Power Interruption
MOBILITY Replacing components Safety information Icon Meaning Keep away from children. Warning Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat- Risk of chemical burn: wear tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the gloves, do not tilt battery. vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V electrical system.
Page 379 Information on the fuse layout and the posi- tion. tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In- ternet: fusecard.bmw.com. Safety information Safety information DANGER Contact with live components can lead to an Warning electric shock.
Page 380: Breakdown Assistance
Principle In the event of a breakdown, accident or if you have any questions about the vehicle, BMW Assist can be used to contact BMW Group's customer support. The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
Page 381: Bmw Roadside Assistance
"BMW Roadside Assistance" or select the desired service. Principle Follow the displays on the control display. The BMW Group Accident Assistance is stand- A voice connection is established as neces- ing by to provide help in the event of a break- sary.
Page 382: Bmw Accident Assistance
"Contact accident assistance" measures, e.g., the vehicle's current location The Check Control message for BMW Accident if it can be determined, is sent to the BMW Assistance can also be called up from the Response Center. stored Check Control messages for a certain Even if the driver is unable to respond, the length of time.
Page 383: Jump-Starting
Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Even if the BMW Response Center is no longer lision Notification is not affected by pressing heard through the loudspeakers, the BMW Re- the SOS button. sponse Center may still be able to hear the If an emergency call is placed, all other signal occupants of the vehicle.
Page 384: Connecting Jumper Cables
MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Connecting jumper cables use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles. Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary electronic systems/components such as the Safety information radio on the assisting and receiving vehicles. Open the lid of the jump-start terminal. DANGER Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Contact with live components can lead to an...
Page 385 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow-starting/towing Safety information General information NOTICE The vehicle can be damaged when towing Depending on vehicle equipment, deactivate the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There two-axle level control. is a risk of property damage. Have vehicle Additional information: transported on a loading platform or use a Two-axle ride level control, refer to page 282.
Page 386: Towing Eye
MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Tow rope well as specified loads and speeds, given by the tow dolly manufacturer. Observe the following notes when using the tow rope: Towing other vehicles ▷ Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable the vehicle to be towed without jerking. Principle ▷...
Page 387 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Towing eye thread Safety information NOTICE If the towing eye is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the towing eye. There is a risk of property dam- age. Follow the notes on using the towing eye.
Page 388: Vehicle Care
MOBILITY Vehicle care Vehicle care Vehicle features and options er’s door must remain closed, deactivate the hands-free opening/closing function. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently Steam-jet cleaner and high available, or may become available in the fu- pressure cleaner ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Page 389 Vehicle care MOBILITY Driving out of a car wash ▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car. avoid paint damage. Turn on drive-ready state. ▷...
Page 390: Vehicle Paintwork
Vehicle care products Leather care General information Remove dust from the leather regularly, using BMW recommends using vehicle care and a cloth or vacuum cleaner. cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime care products are available from an authorized...
Page 391 Vehicle care MOBILITY Remove aggressive substances, e.g., If upholstery material containing cashmere is sunscreen, immediately to prevent alterations soiled, use only a damp, soft sponge with a or discolorations of the leather. suitable interior cleaner. Synthetic leather care Textile care Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con- Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp tamination.
Page 392 MOBILITY Vehicle care Plastic components cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the man- ufacturer's instructions. Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents NOTICE can damage the rim surface and the protec- Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or sol- tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the vents such as lacquer thinners, cold cleaning brakes.
Page 393 Vehicle care MOBILITY Carpets and floor mats "Parking" "More" "Camera cleaning" Warning Select the desired setting. Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop- erty damage.
Page 394: Reference
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values. The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g., Vehicle-specific data may deviate from this, due to tires and vehicle load. Detailed technical data BMW 7 Series Sedan Dimensions Width with mirrors 86.3 2,192 Width without mirrors 76.8...
Page 395 Technical data REFERENCE BMW 7 Series Sedan Dimensions Turning circle Ø, with Integral Active Steering 40.4 12.3 Fuel tank, approx. US gal 19.5 Liters BMW 740i Sedan Weight Maximum permissible payload 1,098 Maximum permissible total weight 6,140 2,785 Maximum permissible front axle load...
Page 396 REFERENCE Technical data BMW 760i xDrive Sedan Weight Maximum permissible payload 1,124 Maximum permissible total weight 6,570 2,980 Maximum permissible front axle load 3,241 1,470 Maximum permissible rear axle load 3,549 1,610 Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 397: Appendix
Appendix REFERENCE Appendix General information Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve- hicle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Own- er's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷...
Page 398: Everything From A To Z
Air outlets, see Ventilation Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter Air pressure, tires Accessories and parts Air quality Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis- Air suspension, see Two-axle level control tance Air vent, see Ventilation Accident prevention, see Active Protection Alarm, avoiding...
Page 399 Automatic Hold Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Automatic Lane Change Assistant, Lane BMW Accident Assistance Change Assistant, automatic BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Automatic locking Entertainment, Communication Automatic Parking Assistant BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- Automatic Parking Assistant Professional...
Page 400 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant Camera, instrument cluster, see Driver Atten- BMW Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Dis- tion Camera play Camera lenses, care BMW Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Camera perspective, automatic Curved Display...
Page 401 Convoy Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode Plus, Climate control see Speed control systems Climate, fresh air intake Coolant Closing with the Key Card Coolant level Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera- ture Clothes hooks Cooling, maximum Coasting Cooling system...
Page 402 Diagnostic connection Driving Assistant, see Collision warning sys- Diagnostic socket tems Digital Key Driving comfort Digital key, see BMW Digital Key Driving condition, display Dimmable interior mirror Driving dynamics, setting Dimming exterior mirror Driving Experience Control, see My Modes Direct access...
Page 403 Failure message, see Check Control Engine oil, refilling Fan after run, see Exhaust gas particulate fil- Engine oil types to add Engine sound, see BMW IconicSounds Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts Engine start, see Drive-ready state Fatigue Alert Engine start, see Jump-starting...
Page 404 Gear position, see Steptronic transmission Flat tire warning light, see Tire Pressure Moni- General driving notes Gesture Control Floor carpet, care Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Floor mats, care Glare shield, see Sun visor Fold-away position, wiper Glass sunroof Fold-out position...
Page 405 Inclination Jump-starting Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag Jump-starting terminals Indicator lights Jump-start terminals Individual air distribution Individual settings, see BMW ID Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless charging tray Key Card Information Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Key, mechanical Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 406 Lights and bulbs Matte paintwork Lights, care Matt paint, care Light switch Maximum cooling List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists Maximum speed, display, see Speed Limit Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display Info Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 407 Opening and closing the trunk lid Multi-function steering wheel Opening with the Key Card Multifunction steering wheel, buttons Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digi- My BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- tal Key tion, Entertainment, Communication Operating fluids My Modes...
Page 408 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Overwintering, see Long-term vehicle stor- Pedestrian Warning, see Forward Collision Mit- igation Owner's Manual via voice operation, BMW In- Pennant telligent Personal Assistant Pennant holder Performance display, see Sport displays Personal Assistant Personal data, deleting...
Page 409 Rain sensor mode Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor READY indicator, see Standby and drive-ready Reset, vehicle settings state Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key Rear automatic climate control Retreaded tires Rear-end collision preparation Reversing Assistant Rear lights, replacing, see Lights and...
Page 410 Setting driving dynamics, see My Modes Safe braking Setting the time, see Time Safe Exit, see Exit warning Setting units of measurement Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Shift lights Safety and warning, see Collision warning sys- Shift paddles on the steering wheel tems...
Page 411 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Speed control systems Storage compartments Speed Limit Assist Storage, tires Speed Limit Assistant Store Mirror position, see Memory function Speed limit device, speed limiter, see Speed Store seat position, see Memory function control systems Store steering wheel position, see Memory Speed limit, display, see Speed Limit Info function...
Page 412 Traffic Jam Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode Use, intended Plus, see Speed control systems User, see BMW ID Traffic Light And Sign Warning Using menus, see BMW iDrive Transmission, see Steptronic transmission UV radiation, see Climate comfort laminated Transporting children safely safety glass Travel &...
Page 413 Website, see Internet Version Software, see Remote Software Up- Welcome Light Carpet, see Welcome light grade Welcome lights Video recording, see BMW Drive Recorder Welcome screen, driver profiles Video, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En- Wheel change tertainment and Communication...
Page 414 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Winter tires Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid, see Washer fluid Wiper, fold-away position Wipers, see Wiper system Wiper system Wireless charging, smartphone, see Wireless charging tray Wireless charging tray for smartphones Wood parts, care Wordmatch principle, see Entry comparison Wrong Way Warning...
Page 415 *BL5B4643700Q* 01405B46437 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 419: California Proposition
California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405B46437 - VI/24...
Page 420 BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. YOUR DIGITAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. The BMW Driver's Guide app explains the equipment of your vehicle and offers further scopes and functions: All information surrounding navigation, entertainment and communication Photorealistic animations for various vehicle functions Keyword search 360°...

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