BMW 7 Series: 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
Height

Push switch up or down.
Adjust distance: manual head restraints

- Back: press the button and push the head restraint
toward the rear.
- Forward: pull the head restraint toward the
front.
Adjusting the distance: power head
restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the upper backrest is adjusted.
Side extensions

Fold the side extensions forward to increase lateral
support.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors

- Adjusting
- Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor
- Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
Electrical steering wheel adjustment

Press the switch to adjust the forward/back position
and height of the steering wheel to the seat
position.
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 Display.
Storing
- Set the desired position.
-
Press button on the
door. The writing
on the button lights up.
- Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door
while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling up settings
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
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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
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
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System-related causes (no faults)
Control tolerance when "Ignition off", but vehicle is awake (e. g.
hazard warning switch is lit): +- 7
mm (applies from integration level 10-06-500 or CAF 4.5.4-> Read out SVK;
earlier versions +- 15
mm) relative to nominal ride-level height (attention: a
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DAMAGE (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear WHEEL
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
Open housing cover.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Installation:
Ensure proper locking of plug connector a