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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Adjusting Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
central bolt to grip the hexagon head of the respective camshaft.
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary pre
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network connection,
this enables data to be exchanged between the
vehicle and other systems. The wireless network
connection is realized via an in-vehicle transmitter
and receiver unit or via personal mobile devices
brought into the vehicle, for inst
