BMW 7 Series: Displays, control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
- Light switch element
- Turn signal indicator, high beams
- Instrument cluster
- Wipers
- Start/Stop button
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or standby state is switched on.
Driver's door
- Seats, comfort features
- Safety switch
- Power windows
- Exterior mirrors
- Central locking system
- Opening/closing trunk lid
Switch console
- Selector lever
- Controller
- Parking brake, Automatic Hold
- Parking assistance systems
- Driving Dynamics Control
iDrive
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many switches. These functions can be operated via the Controller.
Buttons on the Controller
Button /Function
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens navigation map.
Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
Press the button on the
steering wheel.- Wait for the signal.
- Say the command.
This symbol indicates that the
voice activation
system is active.
No other commands may be available. In this case, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering
wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
This symbol indicates that the
voice activation
system is deactivated.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
Thigh support
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Upper backrest
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt, head restraint
Adjusting the head restraint
Infotainment
Radio
Changing the entertainment source
CD/DVD drive
Eject CD/DVD
Changing the station/track
Programmable memory buttons
Sound output on/off, volume
Waveband/satellite radio
Navigation desti
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With Parking Assistant: Parking Assistant
Concept
The system supports the driver in the following
situations:
When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
When reverse parking diagonally to the road,
diagonal parking. The system orients itself
with the middle of the parking space during
diagonal parking.
Depending on the e
Replacing Engine Support In Front Of Bulkhead, Left
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL.
Steel-aluminium composite construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedures for OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS, BONDING ALUMINIUM ON
STEEL,
and OPENING RIVETED JOINTS.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.
