BMW 7 Series: Range
Concept
The range indicates the distance that can still be covered with the current fuel level.
General information
The estimated range available with the remaining fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control message is briefly displayed. With a dynamic driving style, for instance fast cornering, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Safety information
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NOTICE
With a driving range of less than 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured anymore. There is a risk of damage to property. Refuel promptly.
Display
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The current range is displayed
as
numerical value next to the fuel
gauge.
Service notifications
Concept
The function displays the service notifications and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General information
After switching on drive-ready state, the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
A service advisor can read out the current service notifications from your vehicle key.
Some information on service notifications can also be shown on the BMW display key.
Display
Detailed information on service notifications
More information on the type of service required may be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Vehicle status"
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"Service schedule"
Maintenance and service measures and legally mandated inspections are displayed.
- Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
Symbols/ Description
- No service is currently
required.
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- The deadline for scheduled
maintenance
or a legally mandated inspection
is approaching.
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- The service deadline has
already
passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Vehicle status"
-
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"Service schedule" - "Vehicle inspection"
- "Date:"
- Select the desired setting.
Gear shift indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the design and country version, the gear shift indicator may be active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic transmission.
Steptronic transmission: displaying
Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed.
Example/ Description
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- Efficient gear is set.
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- Shift into efficient gear.
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Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed
limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary,
the Head-up Display.
General information
The camera in the area of the inte
Trip data
Concept
Values for the trip, such as the average consumption
or trip miles, are displayed.
General information
The trip data can be displayed on the Control
Display and in the instrument cluster.
The
Head-up Display
Concept
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
General in
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Warning
Hands and fingers can be jammed when using
the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply
with the described hand position and do not
change this position while using the vehicle
jack.
Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, arrow 1,
and grasp the vehicle jack crank or lever with
your
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WARNING: All LEDs with visible light have a certain secondary risk
potential due to
their dazzling effect:
If possible, do not look directly into the LED radiation without eye
protection - and above all not for extended periods.
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