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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Steering Wheel
Removing And Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel
NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel
has been
removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug
Start-Up With Test Run Of Dynamic Drive (EPS Steering Gear)
NOTE: The Service function Initial operation of Dynamic Drive must be
carried out
after:
Work on the Dynamic Drive system which involved opening hydraulic
lines
Replacement/Programming/Coding Dynamic Drive control unit (ICM - V -
High)
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allo
