User Manuals: BMW 2008 7 Series Luxury Sedan

Manuals and User Guides for BMW 2008 7 Series Luxury Sedan. We have 1 BMW 2008 7 Series Luxury Sedan manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

BMW 2008 7 Series Owner's Manual

BMW 2008 7 Series Owner's Manual (254 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
- Using this Owner's Manual
  
  6
  - Additional Sources of Information
    6
  - Notes
    6
    
    Symbols Used
    6
    
    Editorial Notice
    7
    
    For Your Own Safety
    7
    
    Maintenance and Repairs
    7
    
    Parts and Accessories
    7
    
    Your Individual Vehicle
    7
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    8
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    8
    
    Service and Warranty
    8
    
    For Canadian Customers
    9
- At a Glance
  
  11
Cockpit

12
- Info Display
  14
- Explanatory Text Messages
  15
- Indicator and Warning Lamps
  15
- The Concept
  15
- Idrive
  18
  - Switching Control Display Off/On
    18
Menus on Control Display

19
- Basic Operation
  20
- Selecting Menu
  20
- Start Menu
  20
- Changing Settings
  21
- Selecting Menu Items
  21
- Assistance Window
  22
- Status Lines
  22
- Voice Command System
  25
  - Starting the Dialog
    26
  - Short Commands
    26
  - Adjusting Volume
    27
  - Environmental Conditions
    27
  - Deleting Notes
    28
  - Standard Commands
    28
- Controls
  31
  - Opening and Closing
    32
    
    Central Locking System
    33
    
    Key Memory
    33
    
    Opening and Closing: from Outside
    34
    
    Perimeter Lighting
    34
    
    Opening Luggage Compartment Lid
    35
    
    Panic Mode
    35
    
    Manual Operation
    36
    
    Opening and Closing: from Inside
    36
    
    Luggage Compartment Lid
    37
    
    Opening from Inside
    38
    
    Alarm System
    39
    
    Emergency Release
    39
    
    Comfort Access
    40
    
    Functional Requirements
    40
    
    Interior Motion Sensor
    40
    
    Starting the Engine
    41
    
    Safety Switch
    42
    
    Glass Sunroof, Electric
    43
  - Adjusting
    45
    
    Sitting Safely
    45
    
    Lumbar Support Adjustment
    46
    
    Seat Adjustment
    46
    
    Adjusting Passenger Seat from Rear
    47
    
    Head Restraints
    48
    
    Safety Mode
    48
    
    Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Memory
    48
    
    Safety Belts
    50
    
    Seat Heating
    51
    
    Active Seat for Driver
    52
    
    Active Seat Ventilation
    52
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    52
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    53
    
    Programmable Buttons
    54
    
    Steering Wheel Heater
    54
    
    Operating Function
    55
  - Transporting Children Safely
    56
    
    Installing Child-Restraint Systems
    56
    
    The Right Place for Children
    56
    
    Installation Guide
    57
    
    LATCH Child Restraint Fixing System
    57
  - Driving
    59
    
    Ignition Lock
    59
    
    Start/Stop Button
    59
    
    Starting Engine
    59
    
    Parking Brake
    60
    
    Switching off Engine
    60
    
    Automatic Hold
    61
    
    Manual Release
    61
    
    For Your Safety
    62
    
    Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    64
    
    Turn Signals
    67
    
    Turn Signals/ Headlamp Flasher
    67
    
    Wiper System
    67
    
    Washer Fluid
    68
    
    Programmable Cruise Control
    69
    
    While Driving
    70
    
    Active Cruise Control
    71
    
    Selecting Distance
    72
    
    Info Display Screen Contents
    73
    
    Warning Lamps
    74
  - Everything under Control
    77
    
    Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock
    77
    
    Coolant Temperature
    78
    
    Average Fuel Consumption
    79
    
    Service Required
    80
    
    Trip Computer
    80
    
    Additional Information
    81
    
    Check Control
    82
    
    Speed Limit
    84
    
    Assistance Window for Onboard Data
    85
    
    Starting and Stopping
    85
    
    Settings on Control Display
    86
    
    Setting Brightness
    87
  - Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
    88
    
    PDC Park Distance Control
    88
    
    Abs Antilock Brake System
    89
    
    Driving Stability Control Systems
    89
    
    Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    89
    
    Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
    89
    
    Dynamic Drive
    91
    
    EDC Electronic Damping Control
    91
    
    Self-Leveling Suspension
    91
    
    FTM Flat Tire Monitor
    92
    
    Initializing System
    92
    
    Sport Program
    92
    
    TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
    93
    
    Resetting System
    94
    
    System Limits
    94
    
    Brake Force Display
    96
    
    Bmw Night Vision
    99
    
    Driving Hints
    99
    
    Selecting Settings
    100
  - Lamps
    102
    
    Adaptive Head Light
    102
    
    Parking Lamps/Low Beams
    102
    
    Pathway Lighting
    102
    
    Front Fog Lamps
    103
    
    Instrument Lighting
    103
    
    Interior Lamps
    103
    
    Reading Lamps
    104
  - Climate
    105
Automatic Climate Control

106
- A Congenial Climate
  106
- Auto Program
  106
- Temperature Adjustment
  107
- Air Volume
  108
- Defrosting Windows and Removing Condensation
  108
- Maximum Cooling
  108
- Residual Heat Mode
  108
- Rear Window Defroster
  109
- Switching Cooling Function on and off Manually
  109
  - Microfilter/Activated-Charcoal Filter
    109
  - Adjusting Cooling
    110
  - Rear Climate Control
    110
  - Switching off
    110
- Parked Car Ventilation
  111
  - Switching on and off Directly
    111
- Practical Interior Accessories
  113
  - Checking Compatibility
    113
  - Integrated Universal Remote Control
    113
  - Deleting Stored Programs
    114
  - Rear Window Blind
    114
  - Roller Sun Blinds
    114
  - Front Center Armrest
    115
  - Glove Compartment
    115
  - Rechargeable Flashlight
    115
  - Center Armrest, Rear
    116
  - Clothes Hooks
    116
  - Storage Compartments
    116
  - Ashtray, Front
    117
  - Cup Holders
    117
  - Glasses Compartment
    117
  - Cigarette Lighter, Front
    118
  - Power Socket
    118
  - Ski Bag
    119
  - Switching On/Off
    119
  - Securing Cargo
    120
  - Luggage Compartment
    121
- Driving Tips
  
  123
  - Things to Remember When Driving
    124
    
    Breaking-In
    124
    
    General Driving Notes
    124
    
    Driving through Water
    125
    
    Safe Braking
    125
    
    Cargo Loading
    126
    
    Stowing Cargo
    126
    
    Anchorage Points
    127
    
    Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
    127
    
    Entry/Pass Tags
    128
- Navigation
  
  131
  - Starting Navigation System
    132
    
    Display in Assistance Window
    132
    
    Navigation CD/DVD
    132
  - Destination Input
    133
    
    Selecting Country
    134
    
    Map-Guided Destination Selection
    137
    
    Travel Information
    138
    
    Recent Destinations
    139
    
    Destination List
    140
    
    Address Book
    141
    
    Home Address
    142
    
    Route Selection
    143
    
    Wordmatch Principle
    144
  - Route Guidance
    146
    
    Starting Route Guidance
    146
    
    Displaying Route
    147
    
    Changing Route
    148
    
    Bypassing Route Sections
    149
    
    Displaying Current Position
    149
  - What to Do if
    151
- Entertainment
  
  153
  - On/Off and Settings
    154
    
    Tone Adjustment
    155
    
    Tone Control
    155
    
    Using with Ignition off
    155
  - Radio
    158
    
    Changing Station
    158
    
    Listening to Radio
    158
    
    Station Scan
    160
    
    Storing a Station
    160
    
    Weather Reports
    161
    
    Satellite Radio
    162
    
    Displaying Additional Information
    163
    
    High Definition Radio
    164
  - CD Player
    165
    
    Listening to Cds
    165
    
    Sampling Tracks, Scan
    165
    
    Selecting Tracks
    165
    
    Care Instructions
    166
    
    Fast Forward/Reverse
    166
    
    Random Play Sequence
    166
  - CD Changer
    167
    
    Installation Location
    167
    
    Compressed Audio Files
    168
    
    Selecting Tracks
    168
  - External Audio Device
    171
    
    Starting Audio Playback
    171
  - DVD Changer
    172
    
    DVD Control
    173
    
    Playing Dvds
    173
    
    Adjusting Picture
    174
    
    Freeze Frame
    175
    
    Selecting Language, Subtitles and Viewing Angle
    175
    
    Selecting Picture Format
    175
    
    General Malfunctions
    176
    
    Opening DVD-Specific Menu
    176
    
    Safety Note
    176
- Communications
  
  179
  - Telephone Overview
    180
    
    Suitable Mobile Phones
    180
    
    Using a Phone in Your Vehicle
    180
    
    Hands-Free System
    181
    
    Volume Adjustment
    181
    
    Emergency Call
    182
  - Getting Started
    183
    
    Snap-In Adapter
    183
  - Using the Phone
    186
    
    Initiating Communication
    186
    
    Making Calls
    186
    
    Receiving Calls
    186
    
    Phone Book
    188
    
    Switching between Mobile Phone and Hands-Free System
    189
  - BMW Assist
    191
    
    Services Offered
    191
    
    Roadside Assistance
    192
    
    Using Services
    192
    
    Customizing Bmw Assist
    194
    
    Activating BMW Assist
    195
    
    Displaying Vehicle Data
    196
- Mobility
  
  199
  - Refueling
    200
    
    Fuel Filler Door
    200
    
    Fuel Specifications
    201
  - Wheels and Tires
    202
    
    Speed Rating
    205
    
    Tire Coding
    205
    
    Tire Identification Number
    205
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    205
    
    Tire Condition
    206
    
    New Wheels and Tires
    207
    
    Run-Flat Tires
    207
    
    Snow Chains
    208
    
    Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    208
  - Under the Hood
    209
    
    Checking Oil Level
    210
    
    Engine Compartment
    210
    
    Engine Oil
    210
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    211
    
    Approved Engine Oils
    211
    
    Possible Displays
    211
    
    Checking Coolant Level
    212
  - Maintenance
    213
    
    BMW Maintenance System
    213
    
    Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US Models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian Models
    213
    
    Event Data Recorders
    214
  - Replacing Components
    215
    
    Side-Mounted Turn Signals
    216
    
    Tail Lamps
    216
    
    Backup Lamp
    217
    
    Changing Wheels
    217
    
    Lifting Vehicle
    218
    
    Spare Tire
    218
    
    Charging Battery
    219
    
    Vehicle Battery
    219
    
    Battery Switch
    220
    
    In the Luggage Compartment
    220
  - Giving and Receiving Assistance
    221
    
    Initiating an Emergency Call
    221
    
    Roadside Assistance
    221
    
    Connecting Jumper Cables
    222
    
    First Aid Kit
    222
    
    Jump Starting
    222
    
    Warning Triangle
    222
    
    Being Towed
    223
    
    Towing and Tow-Starting
    223
- Reference
  
  227
  - Technical Data
    228
    
    Engine Specifications
    228
  - Short Commands of the Voice Command System
    232
  - Everything from a to Z
    234

Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Products

BMW Categories

Automobile Motorcycle Automobile Accessories Engine Car Navigation system

More BMW Manuals