BMW 7 Series: Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
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.
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center.
The topics are also discussed in the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Service center
A service center will be glad to answer questions at any time.
Internet
Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available on the Internet
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display.
BMW Driver's Guide app
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and tablets.
BMW Driver's Guide Web
Driver's Guide Web shows the most suitable information for the selected vehicle. If possible, only equipment and functions that are actually installed in the vehicle will be explained. Driver's Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser.
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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
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
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Tool
TOOL
Tool MW
Note: (Press-out/-in tool set) For pressing the rubber mount out of and into
the control arm special tools 33 3
202 and 33 3 203 for E87 and E90
Storage Location
B32
SI number
01 05 90 (207)
Consisting of:
1 = 0492261 Bush
NOTE: For accommodating control arm when pressing out rubber mo
Folding table in the rear
General information
There is a folding table in the center armrest of
the rear console.
Safety information
Warning
A folded-out folding table protrudes into the
car's interior and, in case of accident, braking or
evasive maneuvers can cause injuries. Objects
on the table can be thrown around the car
