BMW 7 Series: 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 destination entry
Entering a destination via quick
search
Press the button on the
Controller.
"Where to?"
- Enter at least two letters or characters.
The search term may be completed automatically
in gray print.
Press or move the controller up to apply the
suggested search term.
Select the symbol, if
needed.
Results are displayed in a list.
- "Search location": select search location.
- Move the Controller to the right.
- Select desired destination.
Connecting a mobile phone
General information
After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using
iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.
Connecting the mobile phone via
Bluetooth
- Connect entirely on the front or rear Control Display.
Via iDrive:
- "COM"
- If necessary, select the following setting:
"Telephone"
- "Connect new phone"
- To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's
manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluetooth
device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluetooth
name of the vehicle.
- Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
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Accepting a call
Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can
be answered in several ways.
Via iDrive:
"Accept"
Press the corresponding button on the steering
wheel.
Via the selection list
Drive-ready state
Switching on drive-ready state
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission:
Engage selector lever position P
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Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Additional information:
Turn signal
Parking lights
Parking lights are switched on.
Additional information:
Parking lights/low beams
Low beams
Low beams are switched on
Concept
The through-loading system allows the transport
of long objects, such as skies.
Without comfort seats: opening through-loading
Fold down the center armrest.
Remove flap.
Pull handle, arrow 1, down and fold panel forward,
arrow 2.
With comfort seats: opening through-loading
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