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BMW 740i Sedan 2024 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Content OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW 7 SERIES.

  • 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 condition 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 Everything from A to Z ................... © 2023 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID8 VI/23, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

  • 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: Additional Sources Of Information

    Selecting context help from a menu els. The BMW Driver’s Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser. Press and hold the desired menu item.

  • Page 8: Vehicle Features And Options

    NOTES Information ▷ First possibility. An authorized service center is happy to an- swer any questions that you may have about ▷ Second possibility. the features and options applicable to the vehi- cle. Icons on vehicle parts This symbol on a vehicle component Status of the Owner's indicates that further information on the component is available in the Owner's Manual.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    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

    California to cause cancer and birth defects Specifications for maintenance measures: or other reproductive harm. To minimize ex- ▷ BMW maintenance system. posure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle Maintenance, refer to page 358. the engine except as necessary, service the ▷...

  • Page 11: Personal Reference

    Information NOTES for instance driver assistance systems. Fur- ▷ Operating states of system components thermore, control units facilitate comfort or in- such as fill levels, tire pressure, battery sta- fotainment functions. tus. Information about stored or exchanged data ▷ Malfunctions and faults in important sys- can be requested from the manufacturer of the tem components, for instance lights and vehicle, in a separate booklet, for example.
  • Page 12 NOTES Information Data entry and data transfer into transferred to the mobile devices at the same time. Depending on the type of incorporation, the vehicle this includes, for instance, position data and other general vehicle information. This opti- General information mizes the way in which selected apps, for in- Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort stance navigation or music playback, work.

  • Page 13: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    Information NOTES legal permission, contractual arrangement or EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a consent. It is also possible to activate or deac- nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is re- tivate the data connection as a whole. This ex- corded by the EDR under normal driving condi- cludes functions and services required by law tions and no personal data, for instance name,...

  • 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 Information NOTES fect Investigations and Recalls, may call the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

  • 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: Indicator/Warning Lights

    Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Displays, control elements Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. In the vicinity of the steering wheel ▷ Press the button on the vehicle key and hold for at least 3 seconds. ▷...
  • Page 18 Canceling voice control BMW iDrive ▷ Press the button on the steering Principle wheel again. BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- ▷ ›Cancel‹ ating concept and includes a wide range of ▷ Slide the Controller to the right or left.

  • Page 19: Set-Up And Use

    Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the distance wheel Adjusting seats ▷ Back: press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear. ▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front. Backrest tilt/head restraint After setting the distance, make sure that the 2 Height/longitudinal direction...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Steering Wheel Position

    QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Overview Icon Meaning Select left exterior mirror. Select right exterior mirror. Adjusting the steering wheel position The memory buttons are located on the front doors. Storing settings Set the desired position. Press the button. The LED illumi- nates.
  • Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Select the desired entry. in the display of the mobile phone, and con- firm that they match. "Start guidance" If necessary, select the connection mode: Entertainment "Use Bluetooth®" Depending on the vehicle type, the following The device is connected and displayed in the buttons are installed on the center console or device list.

  • 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. ▷ D is drive. Turning off drive-ready state ▷...

  • Page 23: Turn Signal, High Beams, Headlight Flasher

    On the road QUICK REFERENCE Light and view Parking brake Setting the parking brake Turn signal, high beams, headlight Press the button. 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 beams. 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 QUICK REFERENCE On the road Icon Function Icon Function Seat cooling. Turning the rear automatic cli- mate control on/off. Steering wheel heating Automatic program. Temperature. Buttons, automatic climate control Air flow. Air distribution. Seat heating. Panel heating. Icon Function Seat cooling. Defrost function.

  • 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 cap printed Owner's Manual. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow.

  • Page 28: Providing Assistance

    Add engine oil. 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" Select the desired service.
  • Page 29 On the road QUICK REFERENCE...

  • 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 beams 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 59. Interior camera...
  • Page 34 CONTROLS Dashboard 5 Glass sunroof Interior lighting menu Interior lights Indicator light, front passenger airbag...

  • 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 372. ▷ Vehicle care, refer to page 374. 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 Condition Of The Vehicle

    CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle Operating condition of the vehicle Vehicle features and options ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes, turn the front wheels in the direction of This chapter describes model-specific equip- the curb.

  • Page 41: Standby State

    Operating condition of the vehicle CONTROLS In some situations, the idle state is not set au- tomatically, for instance during a phone call or when the low beams are switched on. Establishing idle state when opening the front doors After a trip, the sleep mode can be established by opening the front doors.

  • Page 42: Drive-Ready State

    CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle Via start/stop button Warning Press the Start/Stop button. The An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and control display and the instru- possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. ment cluster illuminate. Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling away.
  • Page 43 Operating condition of the vehicle CONTROLS The ignition is activated automatically for a brief time and is stopped as soon as the en- gine starts. Most of the indicator/warning lights in the in- strument cluster illuminate for a varied length of time.

  • Page 44: Bmw Idrive

    Main menu Principle General information BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- ating concept and includes a wide range of The main menu is divided into different areas. functions. Overview General information...
  • Page 45 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Menu bar Android Auto© menu Depending on national-market version with Menu Apps associated function: Access to Android Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use of certain Access to apps and vehicle functions. A functions of a compatible Android smartphone 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 iDrive functions are displayed on the con- trol display. Principle Safety information The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen display in the instrument panel that is curved towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display Warning comprises the instrument cluster on the driv- Devices connected to the vehicle via a cable er's side and the control display.
  • Page 49 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Overview System limits In the case of very high temperatures on the control display, for instance due to intense so- lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced down to complete deactivation. Once the temperature is reduced, for instance through shade or air conditioning system, the normal functions are restored.

  • Page 50: Operation

    CONTROLS BMW iDrive Operating via the Controller Button Function Go to Navigation menu. Opening the main menu Press the button. Go to previous menu. The main menu is displayed. Operation Selecting menu items ▷ Rotate the Controller to switch between Turn the Controller until the desired menu menu options, for example.
  • Page 51 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Entering letters and numbers Selecting functions Apps menu Input "Vehicle" Turn the Controller: select letters or num- "System settings" bers. "Touchpad" : confirm entry. Select the desired setting. Additional information: Setting the system language, refer to page 55.
  • Page 52 CONTROLS BMW iDrive Switching between menus Function Operation A new display opens after a menu item is se- Move map. Swipe in the appropriate di- lected. rection. Select the arrow symbol. Display menu. Tap once. The current menu closes and the previous menu is displayed.

  • Page 53: Functional Requirements

    Activating the voice control system General information Principle There are various methods for activating the The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a voice control feature: personal assistant that enables natural voice operation of various vehicle functions. The Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate ▷...

  • Page 54: Possible Commands

    ›Cancel‹ personal activation word can be set up with ▷ Slide the Controller to the right or left. an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per- ▷ Press the Controller. sonal activation word can also be changed or deleted.
  • Page 55 "Help" "Language" "Example commands" Select the desired setting. Sample commands for the current context are displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As- Setting the response length sistant widget. You can set the Personal Assistant to use Additional information: standard dialog or a short version. In case of Adjust widgets, refer to page 52.
  • Page 56 Apps menu "Vehicle" Apps menu "System settings" "Vehicle" "Voice control" "System settings" "Personal Assistant (BMW)" "Voice control" "Response length" "Personal Assistant (BMW)" Select the desired setting. Select the desired setting. Speaking during voice output Online speech processing...
  • Page 57 Adjusting the volume Functional requirements Turn the volume button during the voice guid- ▷ A BMW ID or driver profile is activated. ance until the desired volume is set. ▷ An active Amazon account must exist. The volume remains constant even if the vol- ume of other audio sources is changed.

  • Page 58: Bmw Touch Command

    This also applies to safety functions and systems. BMW Touch Command is located in the door ▷ Certain noises can be detected and may handle of the rear doors.

  • Page 59: Screen Saver

    Disabling functions Individual functions of BMW Touch Command General information can be disabled on the control display. If no input is made via BMW Touch Command, Apps menu the screen saver switches on after 30 seconds. "Vehicle" After 60 seconds, the screen saver is dimmed.
  • Page 60 CONTROLS BMW iDrive Carrying out gestures "Gesture control" "Gesture control" ▷ Perform gestures underneath the interior mirror and next to the steering wheel. Settings ▷ Execute gestures clearly. Apps menu ▷ The gestures can also be executed from "Vehicle" the front-passenger side.
  • Page 61 Control display on/off o-five fingers" Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an Select the desired setting. active BMW ID or a driver profile. System limits Configure gesture shortcut Gesture recognition by the camera in the The desired function can be selected directly in headliner can be disturbed by the following cir- every menu and configured as shortcut.

  • Page 62: Connecting Mobile Devices To The Vehicle

    CONTROLS BMW iDrive ▷ The camera lens is dirty, clean camera The following information sources can also be lens. used: Sensors and camera lenses, refer to ▷ Driver’s Guide app. page 374. ▷ Driver’s Guide Web. ▷ The gesture is executed outside of the de- Safety information tection range.
  • Page 63 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Function Connection type Icon on the con- trol display Data exchange between mobile de- Wi-Fi. vice and vehicle. Keyword: vehicle WLAN. Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot. hotspot. Keyword: personal hotspot. Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

  • Page 64: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade

    Functional requirement General information Standby must be turned on to search for a Remote Software Upgrade. BMW recommends performing the Remote Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes Automatic search available. The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the background.
  • Page 65 Download the upgrade using the My BMW Display in the ConnectedDrive customer portal: App on your smartphone. www.bmw-connecteddrive.com. Follow the instructions in the My BMW App. Connect your smartphone to the vehicle via Installing the upgrade Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi.
  • Page 66 If all requirements are met, you can also start ▷ The vehicle key must be located in the vehi- the upgrade installation via the My BMW App. cle for the consent for installation. Follow instructions in the My BMW App.

  • Page 67: Functional Limitations

    BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS Functional limitations If the malfunction cannot be corrected, contact an authorized service center or another quali- During the upgrade, the majority of functions is fied service center or repair shop. temporarily unavailable, for instance: ▷...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Welcome Window

    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 70: Creating A Driver Profile

    My BMW app on your smartphone and saved your BMW ID, the BMW ID is automatically If a BMW ID has been added to a vehicle, the transferred to the vehicle. vehicle is automatically added to the My BMW ▷...

  • Page 71: Setting Synchronization

    Removing BMW IDs stored in 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 72: 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 73 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 74: 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. Stationary climate control, refer to To provide information on maintenance rec- page 286.

  • Page 75: 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 76 CONTROLS Opening and closing Safety information Unlocking the vehicle manually Press the cover cap in. The cover cap is slightly opened. Warning 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 or danger to life.
  • Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS Pull on the cover cap until the door opens. If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key via the door lock, the alarm system will not be activated. Emergency detection of the vehicle Open the driver's door. Press the central locking button to unlock the other doors.
  • Page 78 In addition, the following functions are exe- cuted: Warning ▷ If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned For some national-market versions, unlock- to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver ing from the inside is only possible with par- profile will be activated.
  • Page 79 ▷ Welcome lights, refer to page 166. Opening and closing automatic doors ▷ BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 69. When opening and closing manually, the doors are motor-assisted. Depending on the set- Actions during locking tings, the doors can also be opened and closed automatically using the vehicle key.
  • Page 80 CONTROLS Opening and closing Functional requirements Automatic doors, refer to page 82. ▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your Locking the vehicle pants pocket. Close the driver's door. ▷ Bluetooth must be activated on the smart- phone to unlock and lock using the Digital Touch the grooved surface on the external Key.
  • Page 81 ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. Locking/unlocking the vehicle Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. Actions during unlocking If the settings specify that only the driver's door and the charging socket flap will be un- locked, note the following:...
  • Page 82 Additional information: Principle BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. The automatic doors open and close automat- ically. If necessary, the doors can also be oper- Locking/unlocking the vehicle ated manually.
  • Page 83 Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 38. Additional information: Opening/closing the driver’s door BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. contactlessly Principle The driver’s door opens automatically when the driver approaches the closed vehicle with...
  • Page 84 Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. Opening the door automatically Reach into the recessed grip of the door and pull the door outward.
  • Page 85 With the My BMW app Press the button to open or close the door automatically. The My BMW app can be used to open and close automatically. To do so, a digital key for the vehicle must be installed on the smart- Closing the driver’s door with the brake...
  • Page 86 There is a risk of injury and risk of dam- Additional information: age to property. Make sure that the travel BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. path of the trunk lid is clear while opening and closing. Functional prerequisites ▷...
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing the cargo area ▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the but- ton on the trunk. Pull and hold the button in the driver's ▷ With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key door. with you and press the button on the trunk. An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is Locked doors are not unlocked.
  • Page 88 Digital Key. Additional information: Additional information: Settings, refer to page 95. BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. Opening the cargo area Safety information Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at approx. one arm's length away from the Warning rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Trunk emergency unlocking With these movements, the leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors. Pull the handle inside the cargo area. Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn- The trunk is unlocked. ing system flashes. Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc- Malfunction cedure.
  • Page 90 Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 78. Turning on the drive-ready state General information When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehicle key. A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of paired digital keys.
  • Page 91 BMW Digital Key availability and functionality You can begin the authorization process us- depend on vehicle equipment and national- ing the My BMW app or using your activation market version. code in the corresponding smartphone func- BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat- tion, e.g., the Wallet app.

  • Page 92: Unlocking And Locking The Vehicle

    Opening and closing Resetting the function cation. Follow the corresponding instructions on the smartphone or the control display. To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au- thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve- Deleting digital keys hicle.

  • Page 93: System Limits

    Opening and closing CONTROLS Turning on the drive-ready state When the vehicle is removed from the Con- nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve- hicle will be deleted. The Key Card digital key is Using the smartphone tray not deleted. System limits The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen- sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off...
  • Page 94 CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview Malfunction General information In case of a power failure, the doors can be unlocked manually. Unlocking the door manually The central locking buttons are located on the front door. Locking the vehicle Press the button in the driver's door or front passengers door with the front doors closed.

  • Page 95: Valet Parking Mode

    Valet parking mode If necessary, "PIN" If the active BMW ID does not have an as- Principle signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The In the valet parking mode, the control display is PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park- disabled.
  • Page 96 CONTROLS Opening and closing Only the driver's door and the fuel filler "Doors and windows" flap are unlocked. Pressing again un- "Lock/unlock" locks the entire vehicle. Select the desired setting: ▷ "All doors" ▷ "Flash when unlocking" The entire vehicle is unlocked. Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.

  • Page 97: Alarm System

    Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing the sun protection "Automatic doors" automatically "Settings" Opening and closing automatically It is possible to configure whether the roller sunblind closes automatically when the vehicle Select the desired setting. is locked. Cargo area Apps menu "Vehicle"...

  • Page 98: Panic Mode

    The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is locked from a greater distance with the My BMW App or manually from the inside. ▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds: The alarm system is switched off as soon as the vehicle is unlocked.
  • Page 99 The windows must be closed for the system to the vehicle key. function properly. When the BMW Theater Screen is folded out, Window movement in the rear is only detected to a lim- ited extent.
  • Page 100 In the interior Additional information: Overview BMW Digital Key, refer to page 90. Functional prerequisites ▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in your pants pocket. ▷ Bluetooth must be activated on the smart- phone to close the window(s) using the dig- ital key.
  • Page 101 The jam protection prevents objects or body erating the roller sunblinds at the rear using parts becoming jammed between the door BMW Touch Command. frame and window while a window is being closed. Safety information...
  • Page 102 Tap on the icon. The main menu is displayed. "Sun protection" Close all roller sunblinds. Tap the desired sun protection on the BMW Touch Command. System limits If you are no longer able to move the roller sunblinds after having activated them consec- utively a number of times, the overheating pro- tection mechanism is active.

  • Page 103: Safety Switch

    Open and close the roller sunblinds. ▷ Opening of rear doors by passengers in the rear. The rear doors can only be opened from the outside. ▷ Unfold the BMW Theater Screen. Overview Safety switch Turning the safety functions on/off Press the button.

  • Page 104: 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 105 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 106: 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 limitations "Vehicle" The lumbar support cannot be adjusted at very "Seat comfort" low temperatures. Select desired seat.

  • Page 107: Rear Seats

    The massage function is not available at very low temperatures. General information Calibrating the front seats Adjust the seat settings using BMW Touch General information Command. As soon as the electric seat setting no longer Depending on vehicle equipment, the following...
  • Page 108 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 BMW Touch Command is located in the door mirror. There is a risk of accident. Adjust handle of the rear doors.
  • Page 109 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Retrieving the seat position the rear can be folded out using BMW Touch Command. "Seats" "Adjustment" Base position Principle Tap on the icon. The passenger side seats can be moved to a Adjusting the seat position basic position to make it easier to get in and out of the vehicle.

  • Page 110: Seat Belts

    CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Activating/deactivating the setting "Comfort exit" Select the desired setting. Apps menu Rear seats: "Vehicle" Depending on vehicle equipment, settings are "Seat comfort" applied automatically. "Lock rear seats" Select the desired setting. Seat belts Comfort exit General information The vehicle is fitted with five seat belts to en- Principle...

  • Page 111: Unbuckling The Seat Belt

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS transported and secured in designated child ▷ Do not rub the seat belt against sharp restraint systems. edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects. ▷ Avoid thick clothing. Warning ▷...

  • Page 112: Front Head Restraints

    CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ▷ When the seat belt on the driver's side or If the trip is continued within 30 minutes, the on the passenger's side is not fastened. message is displayed again after the trip has been completed.

  • Page 113: Rear Head Restraints

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. After setting the distance, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly. ▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes hangers, directly on the head restraint. Setting the distance: Multi-function ▷...
  • Page 114 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Adjusting the height: manual head restraints Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro- tective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. ▷...

  • Page 115: Exterior Mirrors

    The exterior mirror adjustment is stored in the Bring the head restraint to a sufficiently active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If high position. the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated Close the push-buttons.

  • Page 116: Automatic Dimming

    CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Overview Folding in/folding out the exterior mirrors NOTICE Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle can be damaged in car washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button. Press the button.

  • Page 117: Steering Wheel

    General information dimming feature The steering wheel adjustment is stored in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If General information the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is called up The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.

  • Page 118: Memory Function

    CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Memory function Memory function, front Overview Principle The following settings can be stored and, if necessary, retrieved using the memory func- tion: ▷ Seat position. ▷ Exterior mirror adjustment. ▷ Steering wheel position. ▷ Lumbar support position.

  • Page 119: Seat Climate Control

    Overview Seat climate control Various climate control functions are available for the seats. Additional information: Climate control, refer to page 274. The memory function is operated via BMW Touch Command.

  • Page 120: Transporting Children Safely

    CONTROLS Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options Warning Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child This chapter describes model-specific equip- restraint systems and their components to ment, systems, and functions that are currently become very hot. Persons may sustain burn available, or may become available in the fu- injuries when touching the hot components.

  • Page 121: Installing Child-Restraint Systems

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety information shorter than 5 ft/150 cm using suitable child restraint systems. Warning Children on the front passenger The protective effect of child restraint sys- seat tems and their fastening systems which have been damaged or exposed to an accident General information can be limited or lost.

  • Page 122: Child Seat Security

    CONTROLS Transporting children safely Child seat security are deactivated and that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light illuminates. Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the passenger's side are deactivated.
  • Page 123 With comfort rear seats: installation of child restraint systems To mount the child restraint system in the rear, set the standard position. The function is oper- ated via BMW Touch Command. "Seats" "Adjustment" "Reset" When the desired position is reached, a...

  • Page 124: Child Restraint Systems With Tether Strap

    CONTROLS Transporting children safely "Default reached" life. Make sure that the rear seat backrests are locked. To facilitate installation, you may need to change additional settings: Tilt the backrest slightly backward. Warning Mount child restraint system, see manufac- The mounts for the lower mountings and at- turer's information.

  • Page 125: Locking The Doors And Windows In The Rear

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS The rear windows and doors are locked and 5 Rear shelf cannot be operated in the rear. 6 Seat backrest The door can now be opened from the outside 7 Upper retaining strap only. Attaching the upper retaining strap to the attachment point Open the attachment point cover.

  • Page 126: Driving

    CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and options Driving off Press the accelerator pedal to drive off. This chapter describes model-specific equip- The parking brake is released automatically. ment, systems, and functions that are currently Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa- available, or may become available in the fu- tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
  • Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Engine stop ▷ When the ambient temperature is high and automatic climate control is switched on. Functional requirements ▷ The vehicle interior has not yet been heated or cooled as desired. The engine is switched off automatically when stopping under the following conditions: ▷...

  • Page 128: Automatic Deactivation

    CONTROLS Driving Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied ▷ Drive-ready state is switched off. length of time. ▷ Standby state is switched on. The engine can only be started via the Start/ ▷ Selector lever position P is engaged au- Stop button.
  • Page 129 Driving CONTROLS R reverse Functional requirements Engage selector lever position R only when the Only when the drive-ready state is switched on vehicle is stationary. and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to change from selector lever position P to an- N Neutral other selector lever position.
  • Page 130 CONTROLS Driving Rolling or pushing the vehicle S Sport mode General information Principle In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to The shifting points and shifting times in the roll without its own power for a short distance, Sport program are designed for sportier han- for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.

  • Page 131: Shift Paddles

    Driving CONTROLS Electronic unlocking of the The engaged gear is also displayed in the in- strument cluster, for instance D1. transmission lock After conservative driving in manual mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift General information paddles for a certain amount of time, the Unlock the transmission lock electroni- transmission switches back to automatic cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a...

  • Page 132: Launch Control

    CONTROLS Driving General information The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in- strument cluster, followed by the current gear. Using Launch Control causes premature com- ponent wear since this function represents a Advanced mode very heavy load for the vehicle. Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off General information with Launch Control.

  • Page 133: System Limits

    Driving CONTROLS Repeated use during a trip Overview After Launch Control has been used, the trans- mission must cool down for a short time before Launch Control can be used again. Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions when used again. After using Launch Control To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic Stability Control as soon as possible.
  • Page 134 CONTROLS Driving Overview To restart the countdown, pull and hold the left shift paddle again until the countdown is reset. Button in the vehicle Stopping the function The function is automatically interrupted if the countdown has reached 0 or if the function was used in the acceleration process.
  • Page 135 Press the button. "Switch mode" Select the desired mode. Configuring My Modes Some modes can be configured individually. Press the button. Select mode. BMW Touch Command is located in the door "Settings" handle of the rear doors. Select the desired settings.
  • Page 136 Select the desired mode. ▷ Selector lever position D is engaged. Additional information: ▷ The driver's door is closed. BMW Touch Command, refer to page ▷ Automatic climate control is turned on. My Programs ▷ My Mode Theater Mode must be deacti- vated.

  • Page 137: Parking Brake

    Driving CONTROLS 3. ▷ "Vitalize" There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ▷ "Power Nap" vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when ▷ "HAPPY KIDS" exiting and lock the vehicle. Select the desired setting.
  • Page 138 CONTROLS Driving Using the parking brake via iDrive A Check Control message is displayed. The parking brake can also be engaged or dis- The parking brake is engaged and the trans- engaged via iDrive. Additionally, further infor- mission lock is set when the vehicle is station- mation is displayed.

  • Page 139: Automatic Hold

    Driving CONTROLS Automatic Hold Warning Unattended children or animals in the vehicle Principle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati- themselves and traffic, for example, due to cally setting and releasing the brake such as the following actions: when moving in stop-and-go traffic.

  • Page 140: Driving Off

    CONTROLS Driving After every vehicle restart, the last selected setting is active. Automatic Hold holding the vehicle Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s door is closed. After stopping, the vehicle is automat- ically secured against rolling away as soon as the indicator light illuminates green.

  • Page 141: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS 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 142 CONTROLS Displays Select the menu by tilting the thumbwheel 6 Engine temperature on the steering wheel where applicable. 7 Outside temperature Select the desired setting using the thumb- 8 Central display range wheel on the steering wheel. Shift lights Settings 9 My Modes drive mode 10 Speed Limit Info Specific displays can be configured individu-...
  • Page 143 "Content" windshield using protective glass. The protec- Select the desired setting. tive glass is located between the steering wheel and windshield. BMW Head-up display Displayable information Principle The following information is displayed on the Head-up display: The Head-up display projects important infor- mation, e.g., speed, onto the windshield in the...

  • Page 144: Check Control

    CONTROLS Displays Special windshield Select the menu by tilting the thumbwheel on the steering wheel where applicable. The windshield is part of the system. Select the desired setting using the thumb- The shape and coating of the special wind- wheel on the steering wheel. shield enable the system to function.

  • Page 145: Indicator Lights And Warning Lights

    Displays CONTROLS 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 Depending on the Check Control message, fur- on the instrument cluster show the status of ther help can be selected.
  • Page 146 CONTROLS Displays Parking brake Warning function for pedestrians, refer to page 185. The parking brake is set. Additional information: Forward Collision Warning Parking brake, refer to page 137. Warning light illuminates: risk of colli- sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected. Brake system Increased awareness is required.
  • Page 147 Displays CONTROLS Warning function at intersections, refer to Immediately grasp the steering wheel with page 186. your hands and pay attention to the surround- ing traffic. Additional information: Distance Control Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 229. Warning light flashes and acoustic sig- nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces- Yellow lights sary.
  • Page 148 CONTROLS Displays Dynamic Stability Control Tire pressure monitor Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil- Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or ity Control is regulating the driving and tire pressure loss has been detected. brake power. The vehicle is stabilized. Follow the information in the Check Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv- Control message.
  • Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Parking lights the vehicle checked as soon as pos- sible. Parking lights are switched on. ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir- Additional information: cumstances: Parking lights, low beams, refer to This indicates that there is excessive misfir- page 165.
  • Page 150 CONTROLS Displays Automatic Hold: vehicle secured Lane Change Assistant: lane change in against rolling away progress The vehicle is automatically secured Arrow icon for lane change green: the against rolling away after stopping. system carries out a lane change. Additional information: Additional information: Automatic Hold, refer to page 139.

  • Page 151: Selection Lists

    Displays CONTROLS Gray lights Distance control, refer to page 223. Seat belt reminder Assisted Driving Mode Plus Seat belt on the passenger seat or an- The system can be activated. other seat in the vehicle is not buckled. Additional information: Additional information: Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to Seat belts, refer to page 110.

  • Page 152: Gear Shift Indicator

    CONTROLS Displays Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio Control 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 153: Power Gauge

    Principle Drive power limitation defined The power gauge indicates the currently via the BMW Digital Key. drawn drive power as a percentage. System-related functional limi- Enabling/disabling the power gauge tation. The power display or tachometer is shown de-...

  • Page 154: Standby State And Driveready State

    CONTROLS Displays The tachometer display changes depending Drive at moderate RPM and on the selected driving mode. vehicle speeds. ▷ Normal operating temperature: the needle Reduced engine speed range is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display.

  • Page 155: Shift Lights

    Displays CONTROLS Display A Check Control message is displayed. There is an increased risk of ice on roads. Safety information Warning Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on bridges or shady sections of the road. There is a risk of accident.
  • Page 156 CONTROLS Displays General information when speed control systems are deacti- vated. The trip data can be displayed on the control ▷ Android Auto©. display and in the instrument cluster. Depending on vehicle equipment and na- Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle tional-market version, select functions of menu, the trip data is shown on the control a compatible smartphone can also be dis-...

  • Page 157: Current Consumption

    Displays CONTROLS "Time period for trip data" "Values" Select the desired setting: ▷ "Since start of trip ( )": the values are au- tomatically reset approx. four hours af- ter 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 158: Date And Time

    CONTROLS Displays Assisted View An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica- tor and warning lights for Distance Control and Assisted Driving Mode are displayed. At the Principle same time, the Distance Control is animated in Assisted View. With Assisted View, information on driver as- sistance systems can be displayed on the in- System limits strument cluster with a vehicle animation.

  • Page 159: Fuel Gauge

    Displays CONTROLS Range Depending on vehicle equipment and national- market version, the time zone can be set and automatic time setting can be activated. With Principle automatic time setting, the time, date and, if necessary, the time zone are updated auto- The range indicates the distance that can still matically.

  • Page 160: Vehicle Status

    CONTROLS Displays Current driving condition values, for instance consumption, distances, and temperature. Apps menu General information "Vehicle" The current driving condition is displayed dy- "System settings" namically while driving in the Live Vehicle menu on the control display. "Units" The following states can be displayed: Select the desired setting.

  • Page 161: Sport Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Display The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi- cle decelerates, arrow 2. More information on the maintenance meas- ures required may be displayed on the control display. Sport displays Apps menu "Vehicle" Principle "Vehicle status" The Sport displays especially support a sporty "Required services"...

  • Page 162: 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 163 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 beams. Interruption of the journey with activated Au- Principle tomatic High Beam Assistant: the Automatic The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects High Beam Assistant remains activated when other road users early on and automatically...

  • Page 164: Exterior Lighting

    CONTROLS Light and view Sensitivity of the Automatic High to use the high beams. When appropriate, 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 165: Automatic Headlight Control

    Light and view CONTROLS Automatic headlight control Icon Function Exterior lighting menu. Principle The low beams are switched on and off au- Automatic headlight control. tomatically depending on the ambient bright- ness, for example in tunnels, in twilight or if Low beams.

  • Page 166: Welcome Lights

    CONTROLS Light and view Parking lights The low beams illuminate when drive-ready state is switched on. General information The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates. The parking lights can only be switched on in the low speed range. Press the button again to switch on the low beams when the standby state is switched on.

  • Page 167: Pathway Lighting

    When unlocking the vehicle, individual Switching pathway lighting on lighting functions are turned on. ▷ "BMW Iconic Glow" ▷ After switching off the drive-ready state, briefly push the turn signal lever forward. The radiator grille lighting can only be...

  • Page 168: Cornering Light

    "Daytime driving lights" may be automatically switched on regardless ▷ "Rear daytime driving lights" of the steering-wheel angle. ▷ "BMW Iconic Glow" Adaptive headlight range Adaptive lighting functions control Principle The adaptive headlight range control feature Adaptive lighting functions enable dynamic il- balances out acceleration and braking proc- lumination of the road.

  • Page 169: Ambient Light

    Changing settings Interior lighting menu Depending on vehicle equipment, individual settings can be applied to specific seats via Reading lights iDrive or BMW Touch Command. Via iDrive: Apps menu Interior lights "Vehicle" "Interior lighting"...
  • Page 170 CONTROLS Light and view If necessary, "Ambience" "Lighting events" "Ambient lighting" Select the desired setting. Turning ambient light on/off Reduced for night drive The ambient light is switched on when the ve- Some lights of the interior lighting are reduced hicle is unlocked, and switched off when the when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
  • Page 171 Light and view CONTROLS and the wipers are folded in when switching The wiper speed can be reduced gradually to protect the wiper motor from overheating. Turning off the window wiper system and flick wipe NOTICE The wiper blades can wear out or become damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry window for a longer period of time.
  • Page 172 CONTROLS Light and view Windshield washer system Activating rain sensor Safety information Warning The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems if the washer fluid cannot freeze.
  • Page 173 Light and view CONTROLS Folding out the wipers blades or for folding away under frosty condi- tions. Turn on standby state. Press and hold the wiper lever down until Safety information the wipers stop in a nearly vertical position. Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

  • Page 174: 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 175 Safety CONTROLS Ejection Mitigation crossing the hands and the upper body is as far back as possible while still main- The head airbag system is designed as an taining a comfortable grip on the steering ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce wheel.
  • Page 176 CONTROLS Safety BMW Customer Relations for further informa- The airbag system or the seat belt tension- tion. ers may be not operational. Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service Warnings and information on the airbags are center or another qualified service center or also found on the sun visors.

  • Page 177: Functional Requirements

    Safety CONTROLS Functional requirements The light indicates whether the airbags are ei- ther activated or deactivated. To enable accurate recognition of the occupied After drive-ready state is switched on, the light seat surface: shortly illuminates and then indicates whether ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats the airbags are either activated or deactivated.
  • Page 178 CONTROLS Safety the passenger airbags under certain condi- tions. Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a Collision warning systems substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or responses, or these may be is- General information sued late or in a manner that is not consis- tent with their normal use.
  • Page 179 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 delivery. Principle Apps menu The Forward Collision Mitigation can help "Vehicle" prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be "Driving settings"...

  • Page 180: Speed Range

    CONTROLS Safety Turning the Forward Collision Mitigation on/off Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a Turning on the system automatically substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue Depending on the national-market version, the warnings or responses, or these may be is- system is automatically active after every de- sued late or in a manner that is not consis-...

  • Page 181: Display In The Instrument Cluster

    Safety CONTROLS The system checks for visual impairments. De- ▷ Red warning light illuminates: pending on the vehicle equipment, the Driver A hazardous situation has been detected. Attention Camera in the instrument cluster Increased awareness is required. captures the driver’s field of vision. Visibility ▷...

  • Page 182: System Limits

    CONTROLS Safety Warning function in forward System limits collision situations Safety information Principle Warning The warning function in forward collision situa- Due to its limits, the system may not react, or tions warns of a possible risk of collision and it may react too late or in a manner that is not may brake independently.
  • Page 183 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 179. The system issues a warning of a possible risk System limits of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-...
  • Page 184 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 185 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 186 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 187 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 188 CONTROLS Safety Detection range A possible risk of collision is indicated by vari- ous warning functions. The following situations may not be detected, for instance: Safety information ▷ Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap- Follow the safety information in the "Forward proached at high speed.
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Turning the warning signal on/off Acute warning In the event of an acute warning, the warn- Apps menu ing light in the exterior mirror flashes, as does "Vehicle" the ambient light, depending on vehicle equip- "Driving settings" ment. In addition, a signal tone sounds. "Driver Assistance"...
  • Page 190 CONTROLS Safety Lane Departure Warning 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 191 Safety CONTROLS Setting the warning time, refer to page 191. 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 192 CONTROLS Safety Depending on vehicle equipment and national- ▷ While Dynamic Stability Control is limited. market version, information for the system is ▷ Immediately following a steering interven- displayed in the Assisted View of the instru- tion by the vehicle systems. ment cluster.
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS System limits General information General information Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn- ing systems" chapter. Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situations: ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, Radar sensors monitor the area behind and merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun- next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a daries such as in construction areas.
  • Page 194 CONTROLS Safety Functional requirement The setting is applied to all collision warning systems. The areas of the sensors must be clean and clear. Depending on the national-market version: turning steering intervention Turning Active Blind Spot Detection on/off on/off Apps menu Apps menu "Vehicle"...
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Displaying warnings ▷ Another vehicle is located in the critical area. Depending on the selected warning settings, ▷ Your own vehicle is approaching the other e.g., warning time, more or fewer warnings can lane. be displayed. However, there may also be an excess of unwarranted warnings of critical sit- ▷...
  • Page 196 CONTROLS Safety General information Turning the side collision warning on/off Apps menu "Vehicle" "Driving settings" "Driver Assistance" "Safety and warnings" "Side collision warning" Select the desired setting. Radar sensors monitor the space next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum Setting the intensity of the steering speed and up to approx.
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS Warning function ▷ In tight corners or on narrow roads. ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, Warning light in exterior mirror merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun- daries such as in construction areas. ▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in snow, ice, dirt or water.
  • Page 198 CONTROLS Safety General information ▷ Where applicable, the hazard warning flashers will be switched on. The system evaluates traffic signs and traffic ▷ Where applicable, the PreCrash functions lights using a camera behind the windshield. are triggered. The navigation system directs information on the road layout to the system.
  • Page 199 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 200 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 201 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 202: Emergency Stop Assistant

    If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle Additional information: safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to bring the vehicle to a safe standstill. page 53. An immediate emergency call can be triggered General information on the control display.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS "Emergency stop" ▷ When the Driver Attention Camera is cov- ered by the steering wheel. Select the desired setting. ▷ With sunglasses with high protection from Canceling Emergency Stop infrared light. Assistant Cross traffic warning with The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As- sistant by actively taking control of the vehicle brake function throughout the entire process.
  • Page 204 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 205 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. General information Video recordings can be saved in different...
  • Page 206 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 207 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market the mobile device. versions, the video recording is only displayed Functional requirements ▷ Privacy Policy was accepted. ▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated.

  • Page 208: Active Protection

    ▷ My BMW App is installed on the mobile de- vice. The quality of the Wi-Fi connection affects whether recordings can be saved on your ▷...

  • Page 209: Postcrash - Ibrake

    Safety CONTROLS Safety information At standstill After coming to a halt, the brake is released automatically. Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for Harder vehicle deceleration the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the In certain situations, it may be necessary to system limits, critical situations might not be bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than detected reliably or in time.

  • Page 210: Driver Attention Camera

    CONTROLS Safety and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic condi- The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after tions. parking the vehicle. A break recommendation can only be displayed again after this time has elapsed. Break recommendation System limits Function The Fatigue Alert system may be limited.
  • Page 211 Safety CONTROLS Overview Depending on the equipment, the instrument cluster has up to three infrared light sources. Depending on the light conditions, these light sources can be visible when the vehicle is in standby mode. System limits The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully operational in the following situations: ▷...

  • Page 212: 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 213 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument cluster braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate. View when Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated. Overview Button in the vehicle Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated. Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil- ity Control is regulating the driving and brake power.
  • Page 214 Automatic program change BMW xDrive The increased driving dynamics will be deacti- vated automatically, for instance in the follow- ing situations: Principle BMW xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehicle. Concerted action by the BMW...

  • Page 215: Integral Active Steering

    General information chains are mounted. BMW xDrive variably distributes the drive Additional information: forces to the front and rear axles as required Rear axle steering during operation with snow by the driving situation and road conditions.

  • Page 216: Driver Assistance Systems

    CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and options "Speed warning" "Warning above:" 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- Applying current speed as the ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

  • Page 217: Safety Information

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS For Speed Limit Info to function correctly, cur- Info is continuously displayed in the instrument rent map data for the country in which the ve- cluster. hicle is operated must be downloaded. Displaying Speed Limit Info For information on the current map version and map updates, see Map update in the Nav- Apps menu...

  • Page 218: Speed Control Systems

    CONTROLS Driver assistance systems System limits Signal for exceeding speed limit The warning for exceeding the maximum per- System limits of the sensors missible speed can be activated or deactivated via iDrive: Additional information: ▷ Camera, refer to page 35. Apps menu "Vehicle"...
  • Page 219 Some functions can be operated via voice con- trol. Select the desired speed control Additional information: system. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to Store current speed. page 53. Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug- Safety information gested speed manually. Set speed.
  • Page 220 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Turning off speed control systems The system is shown in white when the sys- tem can be activated. manually The system is grayed out if the system has Press and hold this button. failed or if the functional requirements are not The speed control systems are turned met.

  • Page 221: Cruise Control

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Notifications" ▷ On winding roads. Select the desired setting. ▷ With high traffic volume. ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet conditions, or on a loose road surface. Cruise Control There may be a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property.

  • Page 222: Adjusting The Speed

    CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Changing the speed In vehicles without distance control: turn on the Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering Repeatedly press the rocker button up wheel. or down until the desired speed is set. If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed If necessary, press the button.
  • Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Distance control At the current speed Press the rocker button up or down to continue cruise control at the current Principle speed. With the distance control, a distance to a vehi- cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to Speed Limit Assistant: at the the Cruise Control.
  • Page 224 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview Warning Buttons on the steering wheel An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Button Function Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Turn last active speed control sys- In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured tem on/off.
  • Page 225 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on Cruise Control with road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings. distance control ▷ The detection range of the radar is im- paired, for instance by contamination or If necessary, press the button. heavy precipitation.
  • Page 226 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems The mark on the speedometer "Distance" illuminates gray. Select the desired setting. Automatic adaptation of the distance Depending on the equipment and national- The indicator light illuminates green. market version: the system can be set so that the distance to the vehicle in front is automati- cally adjusted within the set distance.

  • Page 227: Displays In The Instrument Cluster

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Distance control" Icon Description "Switch to Cruise Control" Indicator light flashes gray: The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked. Conditions are not adequate for the system to work. Displays in the instrument cluster The system was deactivated but ap- plies the brakes until you actively General information resume control by pressing on the...
  • Page 228 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Merging vehicles ▷ Distance too short. ▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h. System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36. If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly merges into your lane, the system may not be Detection range...
  • Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Assisted Driving Mode Principle Assisted Driving Mode enhances Distance Control with Steering Assistance and Lane Guidance. The system assists the driver in keeping the vehicle within the lane. For this purpose, the system executes supporting steering movements, for instance when cor- When you approach a curve the system may nering.

  • Page 230: Functional Requirements

    CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview ▷ Hands on the steering wheel rim. ▷ Sufficiently wide curve radius. Buttons on the steering wheel ▷ Drive in the center of the lane. ▷ The sensor system calibration process is Button Function complete. Turn last active speed control sys- ▷...
  • Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Depending on the equipment: at a Icon Description speed above 130 mph/210 km/h or Warning light illuminates and acous- 110 mph/180 km/h. tic signal sounds: ▷ After releasing the steering wheel. Yellow: System interruption is immi- ▷...
  • Page 232 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays on the steering wheel System limits General information The system cannot be activated or meaning- fully used in certain situations. Safety information Warning Due to its limits, the system may not react, or Similar to the instrument cluster views, the two it may react too late or in a manner that is not LEDs above the keypads illuminate.
  • Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements ▷ Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane boundaries. ▷ The functional requirements for Assisted ▷ Short-term interruptions in case of already Driving Mode have been met. detected vehicles and lane boundaries. Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 229. Drive attentively, and react to the current sur- ▷...
  • Page 234 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems System limits by the driver checking their field of vi- sion to ensure that the traffic situation The limits of the Assisted Driving Mode system permits a lane change. For this case, apply. Lane Change Assistant must clearly The limits of the Driver Attention Camera sys- recognize the driving situation and the tem also apply to automatic lane changes.
  • Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ The sensors in the steering wheel. ▷ Driver Attention Camera. The version up to 85 mph/135 km/h addition- Warning ally uses the following sensors: The system cannot serve as a substitute for ▷ Front camera.
  • Page 236 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ A vehicle has been detected ahead of you. ▷ Speed below approx. 40 mph/60 km/h. Icon Description For the version up to 85 mph/135 km/h, the following additional functional requirements Indicator light green: system is active.
  • Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the Head-up display this new speed value can be applied for the following systems: Depending on the equipment, the system in- ▷ Cruise control. formation can also be displayed in the Head- up display. ▷...

  • Page 238: Speed Adjustment

    CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview Icon Function Detected change of a speed limit with Buttons on the steering wheel immediate effect. Depending on the national-market Button Function version, it is possible to switch be- Accept suggested speed manually. tween the units of measurement. Indicator light illuminates green: the Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.
  • Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information "Speed Limit Assistant" Select the desired setting: ▷ "Adjust speed limits": set the tolerance Warning for speed adjustments, which applies to The system cannot serve as a substitute for all speed limits. the driver’s personal judgment in assessing ▷...
  • Page 240 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems "Driver Assistance" ▷ Cruise control, refer to page 221. "Driving" ▷ Distance control, refer to page 223. "Route and intersection assistant" ▷ Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 229. "Automatically adjust speed to route" ▷ Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 237. Adjusting the cornering speed Lane change with active The cornering speed can be adjusted depend-...
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements "Driving" "Route and intersection assistant" ▷ Cruise Control and Distance Control are ac- tivated. "Steering wheel impulse" ▷ Driving on a highway or highway-like road. Changing lanes ▷ A situation-dependent minimum speed has been reached. If lane changes are necessary to reach a nav- igation destination, a corresponding notice is ▷...
  • Page 242 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Display in the instrument cluster Icon Function Indicates a necessary lane change. The icon varies depending on the traffic situation. A green checkmark on the icon indi- cates that the function is active. A red cross on the icon indicates that the system cannot assist with the lane change.

  • Page 243: Parking

    Parking CONTROLS Parking Vehicle features and options ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to page 259. ▷ Maneuver Assistant, refer to page 264. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently ▷ Remote Control Parking, refer to page 267. available, or may become available in the fu- ▷...

  • Page 244: Operating Concept

    Automatic Parking play is automatically switched on if selector Assistant. lever position R is engaged. Additional information: Via Parking Assistant button BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to page 53. Press the button. Calling up Park menu Apps menu Via iDrive "Vehicle"...
  • Page 245 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 246: Additional Displays

    CONTROLS Parking Cleaning of the front camera and rear- Icon Meaning view camera can be switched on as White: an available maneuver is se- needed. lected but is not being performed. ▷ "Settings" Functional requirements have not Settings can be entered in the Park been met or the functions transfer menu.
  • Page 247 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 248: 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 Due to its limits, the system may not react, or vehicle is shown on the control display. it may react too late or in a manner that is not Additional views can be shown on the display, consistent with normal use.
  • Page 249 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 250: Side View

    CONTROLS Parking Side view Side protection Principle Principle The side Park Distance Control is automati- Side view shows the vehicle's side surround- cally displayed when the automatic camera ings, making it easier to position the vehicle at perspective is turned on. The function shows the curb or with other obstacles on the side.

  • Page 251: Panorama View

    Parking CONTROLS Turning the 3D view on/off This view can be used to position the vehicle correctly within the washing system guide rails. In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll Press the button. freely forward. "More" Additional information: "3D view"...
  • Page 252 ▷ A GPS signal must be received. ▷ Depending on national-market version: A Press the button. BMW ID or driver profile must be activated. "Panorama view" ▷ The direction of travel, selector lever posi- To exit panorama view, select another tion, and vehicle angle must correspond to camera view on the left toolbar.

  • Page 253: 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 254: Park Distance Control

    CONTROLS Parking Park Distance Control Data protection, refer to page 68. ▷ 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 255: 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 256 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. Turning off the acoustic warning Depending on the national-market version, the acoustic warning can be switched off after the start of the parking manoeuver.
  • Page 257 Parking CONTROLS ary, the gray shaded areas on the sides are After emergency braking to a stop, further hidden after a certain time. The area on the creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Pro- side of the vehicle must be newly captured. ceed with caution.
  • Page 258 CONTROLS Parking The function is automatically reactivated when Follow the information in the "Parking assis- Park Distance Control is switched on again. tance systems" chapter. Settings Safety information It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle will be protected by the system. Warning Apps menu The system cannot serve as a substitute for...
  • Page 259 Parking CONTROLS "Parking" The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides of the vehicle when driving slowly forward. Suita- "Drive off monitoring" ble parking spaces are calculated based on the "Drive off monitoring" objects detected, e.g., parking vehicles. The A Check Control message is displayed where system status is displayed.

  • Page 260: Safety Information

    CONTROLS Parking For information on whether a function is cur- rently available in the vehicle or when the func- tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an authorized service center or another qualified service center. Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8. General information Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the Follow the information in the "Parking assis-...
  • Page 261 Parking CONTROLS Perpendicular parking: ▷ Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m. ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m. ▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length. The depth of perpendicular parking spaces must be estimated by the driver.
  • Page 262 CONTROLS Parking The sequence of the displayed icons corre- approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of sponds to the prioritized parking option. max. 5 ft/1.5 m. The direction of the arrow changes for the The parking space search is activated. icons for parking methods for driving out of a parking space.
  • Page 263 Parking CONTROLS The parking assistance systems view is ▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel displayed. or takes over steering. On the control display: select the desired ▷ When operating the accelerator pedal or parking method. the selector lever. In the instrument cluster: select suggested ▷...
  • Page 264 CONTROLS Parking System limits ized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. General information Maneuver Assistant Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis- tance systems" chapter. Principle No parking assistance The Maneuver Assistant provides support for The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of- recurring parking and maneuvering situations.
  • Page 265 Parking CONTROLS Safety information a stored maneuver can be displayed on the control display. ▷ Activation range, arrow 3: the stored Warning maneuver on the control display can be ac- The system cannot serve as a substitute for tivated within a range of approx. 3.5 ft/1 m. the driver’s personal judgment in assessing After the activation, the system takes con- the traffic situation.
  • Page 266 CONTROLS Parking Recording maneuver At the end of the parking operation, selec- tor lever position P is set. Drive the vehicle to the starting point from which a maneuver must be recorded and Canceling the Maneuver Assistant stop. manually The vehicle can be controlled manually during Press the button.
  • Page 267 Parking CONTROLS ▷ On snow-covered or slippery road. stance other tires or changed ambient con- ditions like light conditions or weather. ▷ When the lane is too narrow. ▷ Delayed display of overlapping stored ma- ▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades. neuvers when driving into the activation In the event of an automatic cancellation of area.

  • Page 268: Backup Assistant

    Back-up assistant ▷ The My BMW App must be installed on a compatible smartphone. ▷ The My BMW App must be linked to a Con- Principle nectedDrive account. The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing, ▷ Bluetooth must be enabled on the smart- e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-...
  • Page 269 Parking CONTROLS General information Functional requirements The vehicle stores the driving movements of ▷ Drive forward without interruption to store the last distance covered. This stored distance the distance covered. can be driven in reverse with automated steer- ▷ To store the distance covered, do not drive ing.
  • Page 270 CONTROLS Parking Canceling the Back-up Assistant If the maximum speed is exceeded, the function is interrupted. manually Different influences can lead to side deviations The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis- when driving the stored distance covered in re- tant can be canceled manually: verse.

  • Page 271: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS 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 272 CONTROLS Driving comfort 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 273 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 274: Climate Control

    CONTROLS Climate control 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 275 Climate control CONTROLS Turning the air conditioning system Rear automatic climate control on/off The climate control system can be turned on or off via iDrive. Tap the icon for the Climate menu on the menu bar. Tap the power button. Icon Function The entire climate control system is turned on...

  • Page 276: Automatic Program

    "Activate with default settings" ▷ Steering wheel heating The automatic program takes seat occupancy Via BMW Touch Command 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 277 The desired interior temperature is reached Select the desired setting. as soon as the bar is no longer displayed. Via BMW Touch Command Active climate control functions, e.g., seat heating, are indicated by the icons on the Tap on the icon.

  • Page 278: Setting The Temperature

    Adjusting the air flow "Second row of seats" The air flow can be set via iDrive. Set the desired temperature. Via BMW Touch Command Tap the icon for the Climate menu The temperature can be set individually for on the menu bar.

  • Page 279: Air Distribution Settings

    Adjusting the air distribution of the ▷ Increase air flow. rear climate control ▷ Reduce air flow. The function is operated via BMW Touch Com- mand. Air distribution settings Tap on the icon. Tap the climate bar on the touchscreen. Principle Tap on the icon.

  • Page 280: Maximum Cooling

    CONTROLS Climate control Switching the cooling function on/off Turning maximum cooling on/off The air conditioning can be switched on or off Maximum cooling can be turned on or off via via iDrive: iDrive: Tap the icon for the Climate menu Tap the icon for the Climate menu on the menu bar.

  • Page 281: Defrost Function

    Climate control CONTROLS Turning the SYNC program on/off button until the desired operating mode is set. The SYNC program can be switched on or off via iDrive: ▷ Recirculating air. Tap the icon for the Climate menu ▷ Fresh air. on the menu bar.

  • Page 282: Rear Window Defroster

    The rear window defroster switches off auto- Turning the rear automatic climate matically after a certain period of time. control seat heating on/off The function is operated via BMW Touch Com- Seat heating mand. "Seats" Principle "Seat climate control"...

  • Page 283: Steering Wheel Heating

    Climate control CONTROLS Adjusting the seat cooling Adjusting steering wheel heating Automatic program Automatic program When the AUTO program is on, the intensity of When the automatic program is activated, the seat cooling can be adjusted. As you drive, the intensity of steering wheel heating can be ad- cooling power is automatically adjusted to the justed.
  • Page 284 Adjustment of the air volume at the vent, until the desired level is selected. arrow 2. Adjusting the rear climate control Ventilation in the rear panel heating The function is operated via BMW Touch Com- mand. "Seats" "Seat climate control" Select desired seat. Select the desired function.

  • Page 285: Air Quality

    Climate control CONTROLS Ventilation in the rear, on the side ▷ Gaseous pollutants are filtered. ▷ Microbial particles, viruses and allergens are filtered. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends having the interior filter changed during vehicle maintenance. Pre-ventilation Principle ▷ Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar- row 1.

  • Page 286: Departure Time

    On the desired weekdays, the system will Activating with My BMW App be switched on before the set departure Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW time. App with remote functionality can be used to The departure time is preselected in two steps: turn on pre-cooling at a preset departure time ▷...

  • Page 287: Safety Information

    Climate control CONTROLS Safety information Enabling the automatic engine start function The automatic engine start must be enabled DANGER before using the system. Otherwise, the en- If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation gine cannot switch on automatically to clima- is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pol- tize the car's interior.
  • Page 288 CONTROLS Climate control Press the button on the vehicle key Additional information: three times within 1 second. For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8. After operating the vehicle key, it will Setting the departure time take approximately 3 seconds until the engine is switched on.
  • Page 289 Climate control CONTROLS 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 290: Interior Equipment

    CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options of damage to property. 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 291 Interior equipment CONTROLS 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 292: Sun Visor

    CONTROLS Interior equipment 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 293 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the front center armrest Warning If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Insert the ciga- rette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket.

  • Page 294: Wireless Charging Tray

    The charging process is displayed as fol- lows: ▷ 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.
  • Page 295 Interior equipment CONTROLS 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. If storage media or electronic cards, e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or cards that transmit signals, are placed on Storage area the tray together with the device, they may...

  • Page 296: System Limits

    The charging function for the rear tray can ▷ Due to excessive temperatures on the sur- be switched on and off via BMW Touch Com- face of the tray and mobile phone. mand. ▷...
  • Page 297 In addition, in- ▷ Privacy Policy accepted. formation about the system is required when ▷ The My BMW App is installed on the mobile handing off the vehicle. device. ▷ My BMW App is linked with the Connected- Data transfer and data storage Drive account.
  • Page 298 CONTROLS Interior equipment Overview Recording Function mode "Self-timer After the timer has expired, a (3 sec.)" photo will be taken. "Burst Shortly after triggering, a ser- mode" ies of pictures will be taken. Take picture Apps menu The interior camera is located on the head- "All apps"...
  • Page 299 Remote Inside View Recordings from the vehicle interior can be dis- played on a mobile device with the My BMW App to check the vehicle interior, e.g., for for- gotten objects. The function is not suitable for monitoring peo- ple or animals left behind.

  • Page 300: Storage Compartments

    There is a risk Malfunction of injury. Always close storage compartments The glove compartment is unlocked electri- immediately after use. cally. The glove compartment can be unlocked manually in the event of a malfunction or dur- ing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, for...

  • Page 301: Front Center Armrest

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information instance to obtain an item that is urgently needed. Open the front passenger door. Warning Remove the instrument panel side cover Breakable objects such as glass bottles or using a suitable blunt object. glasses can break in the event of an acci- dent, braking or an evasive maneuver.

  • Page 302: Rear Cup Holder

    CONTROLS Storage compartments Folding down the center armrest There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not force objects into the cup holder. Use lightweight, shatterproof, and sealable containers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do not transport hot beverages. Opening the cup holder Fold the center armrest forward on the handle.

  • Page 303: Coat Hooks

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information NOTICE With an open cup holder, the center armrest Warning cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of Clothing articles on the coat hooks can ob- damage to property. Press back the covers struct the view while driving.

  • Page 304: Cargo Area

    CONTROLS Cargo area 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 305: Lashing Eyes In The Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS 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 306: Through-Loading System

    CONTROLS Cargo area 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 307 Cargo area CONTROLS...

  • Page 308: Driving Tips

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options For 760i: The maximum engine power is re- duced and gradually increased during the first 310 miles/500 km. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems, and functions that are currently From 1,200 miles/2,000 km available, or may become available in the fu- The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be...
  • Page 309 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving with the trunk lid open General information If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the During several minutes of cleaning the follow- trunk lid open: ing may occur: ▷ Close all windows. ▷...

  • Page 310: Driving Through Water

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Attachment point for radio systems This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan- ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle.
  • Page 311 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Hills Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering movement. General information Sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the the Antilock Braking System is regulating.

  • Page 312: Driving On Racetracks

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Driving on racetracks Condensation water under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, con- densation water develops and collects under- Warning neath the vehicle. The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport or motorsport-like competition.

  • Page 313: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Adaptive recuperation This chapter describes model-specific equip- Principle ment, systems, and functions that are currently The adaptive recuperation supports an antici- available, or may become available in the fu- patory and comfort-oriented driving style. ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
  • Page 314 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Current driving condition, refer to page 160. ▷ Accelerator pedal is not operated. ▷ Engine and transmission are at operating temperature. Coasting The function is available in the speed range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to Principle 100 mph/160 km/h.
  • Page 315 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Efficiency trainer In addition, the efficiency trainer displays situa- tion dependent notes to assist with an efficient driving style. Principle The achieved extended range is displayed in The system provides assistance for an antici- the instrument cluster as bonus range. patory and comfort-oriented driving style.

  • Page 316: System Limits

    DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Efficiency evaluation The efficient range is adjusted depending on the driving situation. General information If the power gauge moves within the blue range, the current driving style is efficient. The The efficiency of the driving style, e.g., acceler- display will change to gray if the driving style is ation, is evaluated on the control display and inefficient.
  • Page 317 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS...

  • Page 318: Mobility

    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 319: Emergency Unlocking

    Refueling MOBILITY Emergency unlocking the retaining strap is not jammed or crushed when closing the cap. It may be necessary in certain situations to un- lock the fuel filler flap manually, for instance with an electrical malfunction. Opening Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by an author- To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear ized service center or another qualified service edge, arrow.

  • Page 320: Wheels And Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options sure specifications apply to the tire sizes ap- proved by the vehicle manufacturer for the cor- responding vehicle types. This chapter describes model-specific equip- To identify the correct tire inflation pressure, ment, systems, and functions that are currently please note the following: available, or may become available in the fu-...
  • Page 321 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 322 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 323 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 324 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 325 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 326: 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 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Exchanging wheels and ▷ Unusual vibrations. ▷ Unusual tire or running noises. tires ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten- dency 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 328: Maximum Speed

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Retreaded tires Warning Wheel/tire combinations that are not suitable Warning to the vehicle can impair vehicle handling and Retreated tires can have different tire casing a number of system functions such as the structures. With advanced age the service life Antilock Braking System or Dynamic Stability can be limited.

  • Page 329: Repairing A Flat Tire

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Repairing a flat tire Winter tires can be identified by the moun- tain/snowflake icon and the letters M+S on the tire sidewall. Safety precautions So-called all-season tires with M+S marking ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip but without mountain and snowflake icon have ground at a safe distance from road traffic.

  • Page 330: Safety Precautions

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Overview 5 Connector for socket 6 Power switch Storage Depending on the equipment, storage for the Safety precautions tire repair set is provided as follows: ▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible ▷ In the cargo area under the cargo floor from passing traffic and on solid ground.
  • Page 331 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Preparing the tire repair set Unscrew the valve cap from the wheel and screw the connecting piece of the filler hose Insert the sealant bottle into the mount on onto the valve. the housing of the compressor. With the compressor switched off, insert the Turn the sealant bottle clockwise by 90°...

  • Page 332: Checking The Tire Pressure

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes Stow the tire repair set in the cargo area. to fill in the tire sealant and reach a tire Immediately drive 5 miles/10 km to ensure pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi. that the tire sealant is evenly distributed in While the tire is being filled with tire sealant, the tire.

  • Page 333: Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Do not continue driving unless a minimum have the electronics checked and replaced at tire pressure of 1.3 bar/19 psi is displayed. the next opportunity. Contact an authorized service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop. Snow chains Correct the tire pressure to 2.5 bar/36 psi.

  • Page 334: Tire Pressure Monitor

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Safety information Tire size Wheel size Rim offset (IS) 245/50 R19 8.5J x 19 Warning When rear axle steering is switched on and Information on the wheel size and rim offset is snow chains are mounted, there can be con- located on the inside of the wheel.
  • Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY When operating the system, also note the in- ▷ After a tire or wheel change, a reset was formation found in the Tire inflation pressure performed with the correct tire inflation chapter. pressure. Additional information: ▷ After the tire inflation pressure was ad- justed to a new value, a reset was per- Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 320.

  • Page 336: Status Display

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires The measurement of the current tire inflation The tire inflation pressure can thus be cor- pressure is started. The measurement prog- rected to the value of the displayed target ress is displayed. pressures. The nominal pressure is immediately adjusted Status display if the vehicle load status is changed in the tire settings.
  • Page 337 An icon with service information is shown on The wheels are displayed in gray and the fol- the control display and, if necessary, in the My lowing is displayed: "Resetting tire pressure…". BMW App. After a travel time of several minutes, the set Icon Possible cause tire inflation pressures are accepted as the Leak detected on the tire.
  • Page 338 MOBILITY Wheels and tires If the tire inflation pressure is too low Actions in the event of a flat tire, refer to page 339. Message Messages: for tires with special A yellow warning light is illuminated in approval the instrument cluster. General information In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes- sage appears on the control display.
  • Page 339 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Measure Icon Possible cause Check the tire pressure and correct as There is a flat tire or a major tire needed. pressure loss. Perform a system reset. No reset was performed for the sys- tem. The system issues a warning If the tire inflation pressure is too low based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
  • Page 340 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the ▷ For tires with special approval: the system tire temperature, thus increasing the tire infla- was unable to complete the reset. Perform tion pressure. a system reset again. The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the ▷...

  • Page 341: Flat Tire Monitor

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Status display luminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the The current status of the flat tire monitor can malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi- be displayed, e.g., whether the flat tire monitor cator is illuminated, the system may not be is active.

  • Page 342: Changing Wheels/Tires

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Messages have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system. General information If tire damage cannot be identified, contact an authorized service center or another When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta- qualified service center or repair shop. bility Control (DSC) is turned on, if needed.
  • Page 343 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Warning The jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle Warning and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. The jack is only provided for short-term lifting There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other of the vehicle for wheel changes.

  • Page 344: Securing The Vehicle Against Rolling Away

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires Securing the vehicle against rolling Lug bolt lock away Principle General information The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The lug bolts can only be released with the adapter The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad- which matches the coding.
  • Page 345 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety precautions Jacking up the vehicle ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip ground at a safe distance from road traffic. Warning ▷ Turn on the hazard warning system. Hands and fingers can be jammed when us- ▷...

  • Page 346: Emergency Wheel

    MOBILITY Wheels and tires After the wheel change Take your hand away from the jack as soon as the jack is under load and continue turn- Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight- ing the jack crank handle or lever with one ening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.
  • Page 347 Wheels and tires MOBILITY moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Overview The emergency wheel and wheel change set are located in a bag in the cargo area. Removing the emergency wheel Loosen the strap at the buckles. Detach the snap hooks of the tensioning straps at the lashing eyes.

  • Page 348: 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 349 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 350: Closing The Hood

    MOBILITY Engine compartment An acoustic signal and a notice in the in- strument cluster indicate that the hood is Warning open. An incorrectly locked hood can open while driving and restrict visibility. There is a risk of accident. Stop immediately and correctly close the hood.

  • Page 351: Operating Materials

    Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials 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 352: 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 353 Operating materials 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 354 MOBILITY Operating materials 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 348. quantity is indicated in the message shown on the control display.
  • Page 355 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 356: Washer Fluid

    Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. 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 357 Operating materials MOBILITY Refilling washer fluid Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid reservoir. Pull out the filler neck with the cover closed. NOTICE Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win- dows can lead to damage to the car wash. There is a risk of damage to property.

  • Page 358: Maintenance

    Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8. Information on the service notifications is con- tinuously stored in the vehicle key. An author- BMW maintenance system ized service center can read this data out and suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.

  • Page 359: Diagnostic Socket

    Maintenance MOBILITY Diagnostic socket Position General information Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will trigger the alarm system after locking the vehi- cle. Remove devices connected to the diagnostic socket before locking the vehicle. Additional information: Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 145. There is an onboard diagnostic port for read- ing out vehicle data on the left side of the vehi- Safety information...

  • Page 360: 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 damage to ment, systems, and functions that are currently property. 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 361: 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 an authorized Contact with live components can lead to an service center or another qualified service cen- electric shock.

  • Page 362: Power Interruption

    MOBILITY Replacing components Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi- Additional information: cient. Idle state, refer to page The following circumstances can have a nega- Mild Hybrid technology tive effect on the performance of the battery: ▷ Frequent short-distance drives. Principle ▷...

  • Page 363: Replacing Fuses

    The fuses are located at different places in the vehicle. Information on the fuse layout and the posi- tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In- ternet: fusecard.bmw.com. Safety information Warning Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire.

  • Page 364: Breakdown Assistance

    BMW Assist 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 tailgate.

  • Page 365: Bmw Roadside Assistance

    It may be Principle necessary to approve this on the control dis- play. BMW Group Roadside Assistance can be con- tacted if assistance is needed in the event of a Teleservice Help breakdown. Depending on the country, Teleservice Help...

  • Page 366: Emergency Call

    In addition, a text message appears on the control display. Intelligent emergency call When BMW Accident Assistance is triggered, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. Principle Functional requirements In case of an emergency, an emergency call can be triggered automatically by the system ▷...

  • Page 367: Jump-Starting

    Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Functional requirements Even if the BMW Response Center is no longer heard through the loudspeakers, the ▷ Standby state is switched on. BMW Response Center may still be able to ▷ The Assist system is functional. hear the occupants of the vehicle.

  • Page 368: Tow-Starting And Towing

    MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance nal, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle. Warning Attach the second terminal clamp to the In the case of body contact between the two negative battery terminal, or to the corre- vehicles, a short circuit can occur while jump- sponding engine or body ground of the ve- starting.
  • Page 369 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow truck Collision Mitigation and Cruise Control before towing. Steptronic transmission: Transporting the vehicle General information Do not transport the vehicle by towing it. Safety information The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform. NOTICE Towing other vehicles The vehicle can be damaged when towing the vehicle with a single lifted axle.
  • Page 370 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Tow fitting NOTICE General information If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor- rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc- cur. There is a risk of damage to property. Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting.
  • Page 371 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Safety information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to property. Follow the notes on using the tow fitting. Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out.

  • Page 372: 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 cleaner and high pressure available, or may become available in the fu- cleaner ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
  • Page 373 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Lights ▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use avoid paint damage. abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning ▷...

  • Page 374: Vehicle Paintwork

    General information To guard against discoloration such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care BMW recommends using vehicle care and roughly every two months. cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle care products are available from an authorized...
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Fabric care Caring for special components General information Displays, operating elements, and protective glass of the Head-up In case of major contaminations such as bev- display erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro- fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaners. Immediately remove aggressive substances, NOTICE e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-...
  • Page 376 MOBILITY Vehicle Care Rubber components Seat belts Environmental influences can cause surface contamination of rubber parts and a loss of Warning gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the agents for cleaning. fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat belts Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber no longer having their protective effect.
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Sensors and camera lenses General information To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent. Cleaning the front camera and rearview camera If soiling is detected, cleaning of front camera and rear-view camera is offered on the control display or can be switched on manually.

  • Page 378: Reference

    The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g. model version, equipment version or country- due to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW 7 Series Width with mirrors in/mm 86.3/2,192 Width without mirrors in/mm 76.8/1,950...

  • Page 379: Filling Capacities

    Technical data REFERENCE Weights BMW 740i Series Sedan Permissible gross weight lbs/kg 6,140/2,785 Payload lbs/kg 1,098/498 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,954/1,340 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 3,373/1,530 BMW 740i xDrive Sedan Permissible gross weight lbs/kg 6,283/2,850 Payload lbs/kg 1,111/504...

  • Page 380: Appendix

    REFERENCE Appendix Appendix General information (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve- Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR hicle are listed here. d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
  • Page 381 Appendix REFERENCE TTR-BCP01 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2)This device must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 382: Everything From A To Z

    Air suspension, see Two-axle level control Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter Air vent, see Ventilation Accessories and parts Alarm, avoiding Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis- Alarm system tance All-season tires, see Winter tires Accident prevention, see Active Protection All-season tires, tread...
  • Page 383 BMW ID Automatic time setting BMW iDrive Automatic transmission, see Steptronic trans- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant mission BMW Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Dis- Automatic unlocking play Automating routines, BMW Intelligent Personal BMW Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Assistant...
  • Page 384 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z BMW SIM Reader, see Owner's Manual for Care Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Care, displays, screens BMW Theater Screen, see Owner's Manual for Care, Head-up display Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Care, light-alloy wheels BMW Touch Command Care, vehicle...
  • Page 385 Control systems, driving stability Climate, fresh air intake Convoy Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode Plus, Closing with the Key Card see Speed control systems Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Coolant Coolant level Clothes hooks Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera-...
  • Page 386 Driver profiles Diagnostic connection Driver profiles, welcome screen Diagnostic socket Drive sound, see BMW IconicSounds Digital Key Driving Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Driving Assistant, see Collision warning sys- Dimensions tems Dimmable interior mirror Driving comfort Dimming exterior mirror...
  • Page 387 Engine oil, topping up Failure message, see Check Control Engine oil types to add Fan after run, see Exhaust gas particulate fil- Engine sound, see BMW IconicSounds Engine start, see Drive-ready state Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts Engine start, see Jump-starting...
  • Page 388 General driving notes Flat tire, see Tire Pressure Monitor Gesture Control Flat tire warning light, see Flat tire monitor Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Flat tire warning light, see Tire Pressure Moni- Glare shield, see Sun visor Glove compartment Floods, driving through...
  • Page 389 Ignition key, see Vehicle key Jump-starting terminals Inclination Jump-start terminals Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag Indicator lights Individual air distribution Individual settings, see BMW ID Kenaf, care Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless Key Card charging tray Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Information...
  • Page 390 Maximum speed, display, see Speed Limit Light switch Info List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists Maximum speed, winter tires Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display Medical supplies, see First-aid kit Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Curved Memory function Display...
  • Page 391 Opening with the Key Card Multi-function steering wheel Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digi- Multifunction steering wheel, buttons tal Key My BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- Operating condition of the vehicle tion, Entertainment, Communication Operating principle, see BMW iDrive My Modes...
  • Page 392 Control Prevention of rear-end collision, see Rear-end Parking lights collision preparation Parking view, gesture control Primary user, see BMW ID Parking with Automatic Hold Protective function, windows, see Jam protec- Particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particulate tion system filter...
  • Page 393 Remote control, see Vehicle key Safe braking Remote control, universal Safe Exit, see Exit warning Remote Engine Start, see Stationary climate Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key control Safety and warning, see Collision warning sys- Remote parking tems Remote services, see Owner's Manual for Nav-...
  • Page 394 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Seat heating Snow chains Seating position for children Sockets, electrical devices Seat massage Soft-close automatic, doors Seat position, saving, see Memory function Soft-close automatic function Seats and head restraints Software Update, see Remote Software Up- Seats, front grade Seats, rear...
  • Page 395 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Stations, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Teleservices, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- Entertainment, Communication tion, Entertainment, Communication Status control display, tires Temperature, automatic climate control Status information, iDrive Temperature display, see outside tempera- Status of Owner's Manual ture Status, vehicle Theft alarm system, see Alarm system...
  • Page 396 Version Software, see Remote Software Up- Units of measurement, setting grade Units, see Units of measurement, setting Video recording, see BMW Drive Recorder Universal remote control Video, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En- Unlocking, see Opening and Closing tertainment and Communication...
  • Page 397 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal Widgets, instrument cluster, see Central dis- Assistant play area Voice recognition Width, vehicle Volume, gesture control Wi-Fi connection, see Owner's Manual for Volume, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,...
  • Page 398 *BL5A88D30009* 01405A88D30 ue...

  • Page 399: California Proposition 65 Warning

    California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California:...
  • Page 400 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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