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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Introduction
The F01/F02 with Slide/tilt Sunroof
The slide/tilt sunroof is an option on the F01/F02. Several control units are
involved in the operation of the
slide/tilt sunroof.
The roof control module controls and monitors the motors of the slide/tilt
sunroof.
The roof control module (FZD) is linked with
Service Information
Unlocking the Service Menu Option
Several important functions can be checked directly at the CIC with the aid
of the Service menu. This menu can
be used to select and adjust settings that are not visible for the customer.
The procedure for starting the Service menu with the "safe grip" has changed
