BMW 7 Series 2020-2023 User Manual

The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan that has been manufactured since 1977. It is considered the flagship model of the BMW brand and is known for its technology, performance, and luxury features. The current sixth-generation 7 Series was introduced in 2015 and received a facelift in 2019. Production is expected to continue until 2023. The 2020-2023 BMW 7 Series is offered in various models such as the 740i, 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, and M760i xDrive. All models come with an 8-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The 740i and 740i xDrive are equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine, producing 335 horsepower. Meanwhile, the 750i xDrive features a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine that produces 523 horsepower, and the M760i xDrive is powered by a 6.6-liter turbocharged V12 engine producing 600 horsepower. The BMW 7 Series is famous for its plush and luxurious interior, featuring premium materials, cutting-edge technology, and ample space for passengers. Standard features include leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The 7 Series also comes with a host of advanced technology features, including BMW’s iDrive infotainment system, a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. 

BMW 7 Series 2020-2023

Information

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 via Re‐mote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner’s Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐formation.
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.

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: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated Owner’s Manual in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner’s Manual specifically de‐scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐cle. The Integrated Owner’s Manual can be dis‐played on the

Control Display.

BMW Driver’s Guide app
The BMW Driver’s Guide app specifically de‐scribes 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 in‐formation for the selected vehicle. If possible, only equipment and functions that are actually in‐stalled in the vehicle will be explained. Driver’s Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser.

This Owner’s Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. There‐fore, this Owner’s Manual also describes and il‐lustrates features and functions that are not available in a vehicle, for example because of the selected optional equipment 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

tronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair, according to BMW specifications with properly trained personnel, referred to in the Owner’s Manual as “another qualified service center or re‐pair shop”.
If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subse‐quent damage and related safety risks.
Improperly performed work on the vehicle paint‐work can lead to a failure or fault of components, e.g., the radar sensors, and thereby result in a safety risk.

Parts and accessories

BMW recommends the use of parts and accessory products approved by BMW. Approved parts and accessories, and advice on their use and installation are available from a BMW center. BMW parts and accessories have been tested by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehicles. BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and accessories.
BMW does not evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. BMW does not evaluate whether these products are suitable for BMW vehicles under all usage conditions.

California Proposition 65

Warning
For vehicles sold in California, the law requires vehicle manufacturers to provide the following warning:

Warning
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Book‐let.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating condi‐tions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is oper‐ated under those conditions. If you wish to oper‐ate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and ho‐mologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Specifications for maintenance measures:

• BMW Maintenance system.
• Maintenance Booklet, available online and accessible via a QR code in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet.
• Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

If the vehicle is not maintained or is improperly maintained, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. A failure to maintain your vehicle or improper maintenance may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet for further information on warranty matters.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following warranties:

financial information. Information about the vehicle condition, component usage, maintenance recommendations, events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently. This information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system, or the sur‐rounding area, for instance:

• Operating states of system components, for instance, fill levels, tire pressure, battery status.
• Malfunctions and faults in important system components, for instance lights and brakes.
• Responses by the vehicle to special driving situations such as airbag deployment or engagement of the driving stability control systems.
• Information on vehicle-damaging events.

The data is required to perform the control unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves to detect and correct malfunctions, and helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle functions. The majority of this data is stored temporarily and is only processed within the vehicle itself. In some circumstances the vehicle may store some data for an additional but limited period of time. When servicing, for instance during repairs, service processes, warranty cases, and quality assurance measures, this technical information can be read out from the vehicle together with the vehicle identification number. A dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop can read out the in‐formation. The socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis required by law in the vehicle is used to read out the data. The data is collected, processed, and used by the relevant organizations in the service network. The data documents technical conditions of the vehicle, which can be used to determine vehicle maintenance status, and facilitate quality improvement. Fault and event memories in the vehicle can be reset when a dealer’s service center or another .

The sound and picture from the mobile device can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is transferred to the mobile device at the same time. De‐pending on the type of incorporation, this includes, for instance position data and other general vehicle information. This optimizes the way in which selected apps, for instance navigation or music playback, work.
There is no further interaction between the mobile device and the vehicle, such as active access to vehicle data.
How the data will be processed further is deter‐mined by the provider of the particular app being used. The extent of the possible settings de‐pends on the respective app and the operating system of the mobile device.
Services

General information

If the vehicle has a wireless network connection, this enables data to be exchanged between the vehicle and other systems. The wireless network connection is realized via an in-vehicle transmit‐ter and receiver unit or via personal mobile devices brought into the vehicle, for instance smart‐phones. This wireless network connection enables ‘online functions’ to be used. These include online services and apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or by other providers. Services from the vehicle manufacturer Where online services from the vehicle manufacturer are concerned, the corresponding functions are described in the appropriate place, for in‐stance the Owner’s Manual or manufacturer’s website. The relevant legal information pertaining to data protection may also be found on the manufacturer’s website. Personal data may be used to perform online services. Data is ex‐changed over a secure connection, for instance with the IT systems of the vehicle manufacturer intended for this purpose.

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened.
• How far, if at all, the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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