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Quick referencefor the vehicle

BMW 7 SeriesThe Ultimate

Driving Machine

At a glance. The main functions of your BMW 7 Series.

Contents

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ContentsYour BMW 7 Series in brief.

Welcome on boardYour BMW 7 Series offers a wide range of equip-ment to make driving an enjoyable experience.

This quick reference provides an initial overview.It contains only the most important information toenable you to get to grips with the basic functions

of your BMW 7 Series.

For your safety and the safety of others, pleaseread the integrated Owner's Handbook and thedetailed Owner's Handbook.

BMW hopes you get off to a good start and thatyou enjoy your BMW 7 Series.

Graphics may display country variantsand special features.

* Optional extras or country-speci c items

4 Opening and closing

6 Seat, mirrors and steering wheel

9 Displays and controls

16 Driving

19 Radio/CD/Multimedia

22 iDrive

25 Integrated Owner's Handbook

28 Navigation

30 Entertainment

32 Communication

34 Refuelling

36 Mutual aid

38 Appendix



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4 Opening and closingRemote control

CloseLocks the entire vehicle.

Switch on the home lighting

OpenUnlocks the entire vehicle.

Open the luggage compartment lidPress and hold.

Convenient openingPress and hold the Open button to open windowsand the glass roof* after unlocking.

Convenient closingPress and hold the Close button to shutwindows and the glass roof* after locking.



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Opening and closingPersonal Pro le and Convenient access*

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Personal Pro leSome of the vehicle's functions can be individu-ally tailored and stored for a maximum of threeremote controls.Different settings are retrieved and implementedin the vehicle depending on the remote controlthat is detected when unlocking the vehicle.The majority of personal settings can be import-ed/exported and therefore transferred to anothervehicle with the Personal Pro le function.

Keyless driving pleasureThe convenient access system allows you to gainaccess to the vehicle and start the engine withoutholding the remote control. The remote control isautomatically detected in the immediate vicinity orinside the vehicle.

Close*Use your nger to press the panel forapprox. one second.

Open*Take a rm hold of the door handle.



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Shoulder support*

Backrest width*

Lumbar support*

Head restraintBackrest angle

Thigh support*

6 Seat, mirrors and steering wheelSeat

Forward/back HeightSeat angle



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Seat, mirrors and steering wheelMirrors

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M button

Memory buttons

Adjusting mirrors

Folding mirrors in and out

Left/right mirror, parking position function*Select mirror: left/right.Parking position function on: switch in driver-mirror

position.

Set the seat, mirrors and steering wheelposition memory*You can store two different positions for the driver'sseat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel for eachremote control used.1. Ignition on.2. Set the seat, mirrors and steering wheel.3. Press the M button; the LED lights up.4. Press memory button 1 or 2.

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8 Seat, mirrors and steering wheelSteering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheelThe steering wheel can be adjusted infour directions.



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Displays and controlsAround the steering wheel

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10 Displays and controlsAround the steering wheel

Headlight asherPull the lever.

Activating turn indicator

Push the lever past the pressure point.

Signalling brie y/triple turn indicatorPress the lever upwards or downwards tothe pressure point.

High-beam assistant*Press the lower button on the lever.

On-board computerPress the upper button on the lever.

High-beam headlightsPress the lever.

Cancelling turn indicatorPress the lever as far as the pressure point.

Horn



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Displays and controlsAround the steering wheel

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Switching on the wipers

Normal: tap once.Rapid: tap twice.

Sensitivity of the rain sensorTurn the knurled wheel.

Cleaning the windscreen and headlightsPull the lever.

Switch off the wipers or ick-wipeSwitching off wipers:From normal speed: tap once.From rapid speed: tap twice.Flick-wiping: tap once.

Activating/deactivating the rain sensorPress the button on the wiper lever.



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12 Displays and controlsAround the centre console

Control display

Hazard warning lights

Central locking

Entertainment

Automatic air condition-ing system

Controller with buttons

Selector lever



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Displays and controlsAutomatic air conditioning system

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MODE

TP

14 Displays and controlsAutomatic air conditioning system

Air ow rate, AUTO intensity, residual heat

AUTO programme

Air distribution

Seat heating*

Active seat ventilation*

ALL programmeDriver's settings are transferred to thepassenger side/ rear*.

Rear window heating

Cooling function

Temperature



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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ALL

MAX

A

AUTO AUTO

AUTOAUTO

Displays and controlsAutomatic air conditioning system

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Air ow rate, AUTO intensity

Air distribution

Maximum cooling

Seat heating*

Removing ice and mist

Active seat ventilation*

Automatic air recirculationControl recirculated-air mode

19.5 20.5 C

AUTO programme

Temperature



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16 DrivingStart/Stop button

Switching the ignition on/off Press the Start/Stop button; when doing thisdo not depress the brake.

Starting the engine

Press the Start/Stop button; when doing thisdepress the brake.

Engine off/radio ready statePress the Start/Stop button when the engineis running.



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P button

Press the button to engagetransmission position P.

Before entering a car wash so that the

vehicle can roll1. Depress the brake.2. Engage in position N.3. Release the parking brake or deactivate

Automatic Hold.4. Switch off the engine.

The vehicle can roll for approx. 30 minutes,provided that the ignition is not switched off.

DrivingParking brake/Automatic gearbox

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Applying the parking brakePull the switch; the LED lights up.

Releas the parking brakePress the switch with the brakedepressed or transmission position Pengaged; the LED goes out.

Unlock button

To shift from P or to R:1. Depress the brake while the engine is

running.2. Press the Unlock button.3. Move the selector lever in the desired

direction.

Automatic HoldAutomatic application and release ofthe parking brake, e.g. in stop-and-gotraf c.

Activate:Press the button; the LED illuminates.

Deactivate:Press the button again; the LED goesout.



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18 DrivingLights

Automatic driving lights controlAdaptive headlights*High-beam assistant*/welcome lightDaytime driving light*

Fog lights*

Lights off/daytime driving lights*

Side lights

Low-beam headlights/high-beamassistant*Welcome light

Rear fog lights*

Instrument lighting



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Radio/CD/MultimediaControls

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MODE

TP 1

AUTO

20 Radio/CD/MultimediaControls

19.5

On/Off

Switch audio and video sourcesRadioCD/DVDMusic collectionTV*External audio devices

Traf c reports on/off

Volume control



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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ALL

MAX

A

AUTO

AUTOAUTO

Radio/CD/MultimediaControls

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20.5 C

CD/ DVD player

Eject CD/DVD

Changing station/track

Favourites buttonsiDrive functions can be stored on the Favouritesbuttons and called up directly, e.g. radio stations,navigation destinations, telephone numbers and jumps into the menu.

Adjusting the toneOperation via iDrive:1. "Radio", "CD/Multimedia" or "Settings"2. "Tone"3. Select the desired tone setting.4. Adjust: turn the controller.

5. Con rm: press the controller.



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22 iDriveController

Controller with buttons



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RadioCD/Multimedia

TelephoneNavigationContactsBMW ServicesVehicle informationSettings

Main menu

CARIVARI

ENERGY

GONG96.3

Manual search

KLASSIK

100.0 MHz

101.3 MHz

FM

Radio

FM

AM

DAB

Saved stations

Tone

23iDriveController

Highlighting

a menu item

Calling up amenu item

Switchingbetween screens

Turn the controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

Press the controller.

After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio",a new screen is displayed.Screens can be positioned one on top ofthe other.Tilt the controller to the left or right. Thescreen changes.



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24 iDriveButtons on the controller

Calling up theprevious view

Calling up the"Options" menu

Calling up

menus

Press the BACK button.Revert to the previous view shown on theControl Display.

Press the buttons on the controller.

Press the OPTION button.The OPTION menu consists of differentsections: screen settings, e.g. "Split screen".This area remains unchanged. Operatingoptions for the selected main menu, e.g. for"Radio".Additional operating options for the selectedmenu, if applicable, e.g. "Save station".


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Vehicle info

Vehicle status

Quick referenceSearch by picturesOwner's Handbook On-board computer

Journey computer

Split screenSwitch off control display

FM

RDS

RadioREG

Options

Show Owner's Handbook

TipComplex principles are explained quickly viaanimations in the integrated Owner'sHandbook.

25iDriveIntegrated Owner's Handbook

Integrated Owner's Handbook Your BMW 7 Series comes with an inte-grated Owner's Handbook, which containsall of the information necessary for you tomake the best use of your vehicle. For yoursafety the integrated Owner's Handbook isonly displayed when the vehicle is stationary.

Searching for informationOperation via iDrive:1. "Main menu"

2. "Vehicle information"3. Select the desired function:- Quick reference

- Search by pictures - Owner's Handbook

Printed Owner's Handbook The printed Owner's Handbook is locatedin the luggage compartment under the

cover on the right-hand side of the storagecompartment.

Context-sensitive help for iDriveThe Owner's Handbook for the currentlyselected menu can be displayed.

Operation via iDrive:1. Press the OPTION button from the

menu.2. "Show Owner's Handbook"

You can switch between the integratedOwner's Handbook and the currentlyselected menu by using the BACK andOPTION buttons. This is particularly helpfulfor functions with multiple operating steps.


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RadioCD/Multimedia


Navigation 51 2 3 4

3 4 5 6 7 8

TipYou can save this function to the Favouritesbuttons for easy access to the context-sensi-tive help feature. Select the text "ShowOwner's Handbook" in the "Options" menuand save to a Favourites button.

TipYou can also save content of the integratedOwner's Handbook to the Favourites buttons.

26 iDriveFavourites buttons

Executing a functionPress the button.The function is executed immediately. Thismeans that e.g. on selection of a telephonenumber the connection is also established.

iDrive functions can be stored on the Favouritesbuttons and called up directly, e.g. radiostations, navigation destinations, telephonenumbers or frequently used menus.

Storing a function1. Highlight the function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button for longer

than two seconds.

Displaying the assignment of thebuttonsTouch the buttons brie y with your nger.The assignment of the buttons is displayedat the top edge of the screen.Display brief info: touch the button.Display detailed information: press and holdthe button.


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RadioCD/Multimedia


Main menu Radio

FMAM

DAB

Saved stations

Tone

Split screenSwitch off control display

Options

TipYou can also call up the functions directly viashort commands, e.g. "Radio on", "Mapperspective", "Redial".Say the commands quickly, loudly and clearly.Avoid any background noise, e.g. through anopen window.

TipYou can also add the split screen view to theFavourites buttons.

27iDriveSplit screen/Voice input system*

Split screen viewAdditional information can be displayed in theright-hand section of the split screen, e.g.information from the on-board computer.You can select the information which can bedisplayed.

Switching split screen on/off 1. Select "Options".2. "Split screen"The split screen is activated and the displayed

information will remain visible, even if anothermenu is selected.

Voice input system*Equipment can be operated via spokencommands thanks to the voice input system.The majority of text that appears on the ControlDisplay can be used as commands.

An example: calling up the FM waveband1. Press the button on the steering wheel.2. Say >RadioVoice commandsFM


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EUROPACity ? (MNCHEN, D)StreetBuilding numberRoad junctionAccept destinationPoints of interest at loc.

Destination input

Destination input

Navigation

Address bookLast destinationsPoints of interestMapRoute profile

MNCHEN (STADT)MNCHEN, BAD BERKAMNCHEN, GEMFR. GEBIETMNCHEN, HIRSCHBACHMNCHEN, HUTTHURM

MNCHEN;GARCHING BEIMNCHEN, UEBIGAU-WAHR...

City/Postcode:

28 Navigation*Destination input

TipYou can enter the destination using thevoice input system*. Town/city, street andhouse number can also be spoken in onesentence.

Enter destination1. "Navigation"2. "Destination input"

3. Select "Country" or the displayed country.4. Select "City" or the displayed city.5. Select the letters individually. The list is

gradually narrowed down with each entry.

6. Tilt the controller to the right and select thename of the town/city from the list.

7. Enter the street name in the same way asthe town/city.

8. If applicable, select the house number orintersection.

9. "Accept destination" 10. "Start guidance"


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Search locationAcross all categories

Multiple category details

Start search

Name, A-Z search

Points of interest

?At destination

50 m N

29Navigation*Points of interest/Map displays

Points of interestSearch option according to certain destinations,e.g. sites, hotels, petrol stations.1. "Navigation"2. "Points of interest"3. Specify "Search location" and "Category".4. "Start search"A list of results is displayed.

Map displaysVarious displays are available, e.g., Perspectiveview in 3D.1. "Navigation"2. "Map"3. Select "Options".4. "Settings"5. "Perspective view in 3D"

Adjusting the map zoom

1. If applicable, til t the controller to the right tochange over to the map display.2. Select the symbol.3. Turn the controller.


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Radio

FMAM

DAB

Saved stations

Tone

CARIVARI

ENERGY

GONG96.3

Manual search

KLASSIK

100.0 MHz

101.3 MHz

FM

BassRRF

L

Treble

BalanceFaderEqualiser

SurroundVolume settings

Tone

TipYou can store the radio stations on theFavourites buttons 1 to 8. To do this, selectthe radio station via iDrive then press andhold the desired Favourites button.

30 EntertainmentTone/Radio station

Selecting radio stations1. "Radio"2. "FM"

3. Select the desired station.Adjusting the tone1. "Radio" or "CD/Multimedia" or "Settings"2. "Tone"3. Select the desired tone setting.4. Adjust: turn the controller.5. Con rm: press the controller.


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Best of

CD-Rom

Brothers in arms

Reload

Beautiful

Black Market Music

Mezzanine

CD/DVD

3

4

5

6

1

2

Unknown artist

00:28 01/14

Unknown album

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Save in car

Audio CD

Storing music

Music tracks from CDs and DVDs can beimported into an in-car music collection.

1. Insert CD/DVD into CD/DVD player.2. "CD/Multimedia"3. "CD/DVD"4. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD

player.

TipWhile storing you can switch to audiosources other than the CD/DVD playerwithout interrupting the process. Tracksfrom the current CD that have alreadybeen stored can also be called up.

TipYou can only store CDs/DVDs from the CD/DVD player.For more information about storing com-pressed audio les from CDs or USB devicesplease refer to the Owner's Handbook.

31EntertainmentStoring music

5. "Save in car"

The music collection is displayed.The tracks are stored and played back insequence from the music collection.While storing music please note the following:do not switch back to the CD/DVD player anddo not remove the CD from the CD/DVD player,as this will interrupt the storing process.


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Telephone

Last number redial

Received calls

Dial number

Bluetooth

Active callsPhone book

Bluetooth

Paired:Connec ted: Handy 1

Handy 2Handy 3

Add new device

Only use devicesrecommended by BMW. 5 6 78

9

0

OK

1

12

33 4

_

TipYou can contact BMW Service to checkwhich mobile phones are supported bythe Bluetooth interface. Further informationcan be accessed on the Internet atwww.bmw.com/bluetooth

32 CommunicationMobile phone pairing*

Pairing your mobile phone with the

vehicle1. Switch on the ignition.2. Activate Bluetooth on your mobile phone

and in the vehicle.3. If necessary, make Bluetooth pre-settings on

your mobile phone, e.g. connection withoutcon rmation or enable visibility of mobilephone.

4. Think of a 4 to 16-digit number to beentered later as a passkey. The passkey is

only required once for pairing.5. "Telephone"6. "Bluetooth"

7. "Add new device"

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shownon the Control Display.

8. Use your mobile phone to search forBluetooth devices; refer to your mobilephone's user manual for further information.The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shownon the mobile phone display.

9. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle onyour mobile phone.A request to enter the Bluetooth passkey

appears on the mobile phone display or viathe iDrive.

10. Enter the passkey on your mobile phone

and via iDrive.If pairing has been successful, the phoneappears in the mobile phone list.


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Phone book

AngiBMW ServiceChristoph

A-Z search

Dr. TomMustermannOffice

5 6 78

9

+

*

#

0

12

33 4

08912345 _

TipYou can also switch between calls and mergethese calls to set up a telephone conference;for further information refer to the Owner'sHandbook of the vehicle.

33CommunicationMaking phone calls

Dialling a number

1. "Telephone"2. "Dial number"3. Select the digits individually.4.

Select the symbol to make the call.

Accepting a call

Press the button on the steering wheel.

Dialling from the phone book

1. "Telephone"2. "Phone book"3. Select the desired entry.


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gRefuelling/oil level

RefuellingOpening the fuel ller ap:lightly press the rear edge.

Fuel gradeDiesel:BMW recommends using Diesel fuel incompliance with DIN EN 590.

Petrol:BMW recommends using premium-gradeunleaded petrol with 95 RON.Minimum grade: unleaded petrol 91 RON.Maximum ethanol percentage: 10%, i.e. E10.

Refer to the information in the Owner's Handbook.

Electronic oil level check The oil level is monitored electronically and shownon the control display.For recommended oil types refer to the Owner'sHandbook.

Operation via iDrive:1. "Vehicle information"2. "Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"


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Tyre pressureThe in ation pressures speci ed for approved tyresizes are located on the door pillar of the driver's door.If the speed code letter for the tyre cannot be located,use the tyre pressure for the corresponding size, e.g.225/45 R19.

gTyre pressure

Run Flat IndicatorThe system identi es a loss of pressure bycomparing the speeds of rotation of the individualwheels as the car is travelling.

The system must be initialised with the correct tyrepressures in order for it to respond reliably indetecting a at tyre.

Operation via iDrive:1. "Vehicle information"2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Con rm tyre pressure"4. Start the engine, do not start driving.5. "Con rm tyre pressure"6. Start driving.

RPA is no replacement for tyre air pressure checks.

TipCheck the tyre pressure twice a month andreinitialise the system after each correction oftyre pressure and each tyre or wheel change.


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Warning triangle,* rst-aid kit*

Warning triangle and rst-aid kitLocated in the container on the inside of theluggage compartment lid. Unscrew the wingbolt to remove.


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BMW Services

Info plus

BMW Mobile Care

BMW Online

Internet

Hotline

Teleservice Call

Data transfer

BMW Services

Info plus

BMW Mobile Care

BMW Online

Internet

Hotline

Teleservice Call

Data transfer

TipYou can also prepare some BMW Assistservices at home and transfer them to the carvia the Internet, see Owner's Handbook of thevehicle.

TeleServices*, BMW Assist*

BMW TeleServices*

BMW TeleServices supports communicationwith BMW Service. With TeleServices, thevehicle determines if and when a service is due.This information is transmitted to your BMWService Partner when a service or inspection isimminent.

BMW Assist*

BMW Assist provides various services for thevehicle depending on the contract security andinformation services selected, e.g.:

Info plus*1. "BMW Services"2. "Info plus"3. "Start service"A voice connection is established with theBMW Info plus team. Phone numbers andaddresses can be sent as a message.

To contact your BMW Service Partner:1. "BMW Services"2. "Teleservice Call"3. "Start service"Your BMW Service Partner will get in touchwith you.

BMW Mobile Care*

1. "BMW Services"2. "BMW Mobile Care"3. "Start service"

Establishing contact with the BMW GroupMobile Service* if you require help in the eventof a breakdown.


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If applicable, you will nd updates for theintegrated Owner's Handbook here.

Voice input system*Contrary to the description in the integratedOwner's Handbook in the vehicle and theprinted Owner's Handbook, the notebookoption is not available.


Appendix 39


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