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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Electrically adjustable seats
Thigh support
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
Upper backrest
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Backrest tilt, head restraint
Adjusting the head restraint
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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System-related causes (no faults)
Control tolerance when "Ignition off", but vehicle is awake (e. g.
hazard warning switch is lit): +- 7
mm (applies from integration level 10-06-500 or CAF 4.5.4-> Read out SVK;
earlier versions +- 15
mm) relative to nominal ride-level height (attention: a
Automatic Soft Close
The Automatic Soft Close function is an autonomous function. The only
connection to the car's electrical
system is Terminal 30 basic mode (Terminal 30B) and the ground connection. The
Automatic Soft Close
function is operational as of "Terminal 30B ON".
Circuit Diagram for an