BMW 7 Series: Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile currently in use. When a driver profile is selected, the stored position is called up automatically.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function.
Safety information
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated, for instance while changing lanes. There is a risk of accident.
Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.
Overview
- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting electrically
Press the button.
The selected mirror moves along with the button movement.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other
mirror:
Slide the switch.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding in and out
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the following situations:
- In vehicle washes.
- On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as needed and when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is automatically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mirror are used to control this.
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This improves your view of the curb and other formatting issue - low-lying obstacles when parking, for instance.
Activating
slide the switch to the
driver's side mirror position.- Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror position.
Interior mirror
General information
The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.
Photocells are used for control:
- In the mirror glass.
- On the back of the mirror.
Overview
Functional requirements
- Keep the photocells clean.
- Do not cover the area between the interior mirror and the windshield.
Rear vanity mirror
Folding down
Press the vanity mirror.
The vanity mirror folds down. The angle can be adjusted by hand.
Folding up
Press the vanity mirror up.
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Steering wheel
Safety information
Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Adjustng the steering
Memory function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
Height of the Head-up Displa
Executive Lounge Seating
Concept
The Executive Lounge Seating function offers
maximum legroom and increased traveling comfort to the rear passenger on the
passenger's
side.
General information
The following settings are appl
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Checking Cooling System For Watertightness (N54, N63)
Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Protective measures/rules of conduct
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
Observe national/country-specific regulations
IMPORTANT: Risk of skidding due to coolant on the floor.
Danger of injury!
Replacing Rear Axle Support
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Remove REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Remove brake lines.
Remove anti-roll bar.
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