BMW 7 Series: Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that must be followed
in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
Texts in vehicle used to select
individual functions.
Verbal instructions to use with
the
voice activation system.
Responses generated by the voice
activation system.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.
- First action step.
- Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or alternative possibilities are presented as a list with bullet points.
- First possibility.
- Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle
component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's Manual.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in a vehicle, for example because of the selected optional features or the country-specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Your BMW service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner's Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Production of the vehicle
At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
After a software update in the vehicle
After a vehicle software update - such as, a Remote Software Upgrade - the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest information.
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For Your Own Safety
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, for instance the use of
modern materials and high-performance elecelectronics,
requires suitable maintenance and repair
work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following
warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
Federal Emissions Syst
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Integral Active Steering
Concept
The Integral Active Steering increases the maneuverability
and makes a more direct steering
response possible.
General information
Integral Active Steering is a combination of variable
steering ratio and rear axle steering.
The steering is more direct because the variable
steering ratio amp
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special
road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance
unplowed snowy roads, but with somewhat
limited driving stability.
General information
When DTC is ac
