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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Integrated Chassis Management
Overview
With the E71, the notion of a higher-level driving dynamics control system
was implemented for the first time
in a standard model. This central function is also referred to as "Integrated
Chassis Management" ("ICM" for
short) and is integrated in the control
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Carry out work on the vehicle only when wearing oil- and heat-resistant
protective gloves incl. forearm protection, face guard and protective
apron.
IMPORTANT: Carry out the engine oil service only when the engine is at
operating
temperature.
Observe the exact engine oil