BMW 7 Series (G11/G12) 2015-2022 Owners Manuals: Climate control
Automatic climate control
Symbol/ Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode.
Air flow, manual.
Air distribution, manual.
SYNC program.
Defrost and defog window.
Rear window defroster.
Active seat ventilation.
Seat heating.
Seat and armrest heating.
Ambient air package.
Refueling
Refueling
Fuel cap
- To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
- Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
- Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as containing metal must not be used.
Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure specifications can be found in the tire inflation pressure table in the printed Owner's Manual.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure
With runflat tires: Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
With Tire Pressure Monitor: The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire settings have been made.
With tires that cannot be found in the tire pressure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed:
- At least twice a month.
- Before embarking on an extended trip.
Cleaning the wheels
The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW.
Electronic oil measurement
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after approx.
30 minutes of normal driving with the combustion engine running.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
- "CAR"
- "Vehicle status"
"Engine oil level"
Different messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages.
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Adding engine oil
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
High beams, headlight flasher, turn signal
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, a ...
Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
"APPS"
"Installed apps"
"BMW Assist"
If necessary, "BMW Roadside A ...
Other materials:
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Look for output diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) (from the
dtc checks) in the appropriate section's diagnostic trouble
code chart. Use the chart to determine the trouble area and
the proper inspection procedure. A description of each of the
chart's columns are below.
Item
Description
...
Push switch / key unlock warning switch malfunction
Description
This dtc is output if the transponder key ecu does not detect that the unlock
warning switch is on even
when the ignition switch is on. Under normal conditions, the unlock warning
switch is on when the
ignition switch is on.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Re ...
Knock sensor 1 circuit
Description
Flat type knock sensors (non-resonant type) have structures that can detect
vibrations over a wide band
of frequencies: between approximately 6 khz and 15 khz.
A knock sensor is fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking.
The knock sensor contains a piezoelectri ...
