BMW 7 Series 2014 Owner's Manual

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THE BMW SERIES.

LUXURY IS REDEFINED FOR A NEW ERA.

POWER TAKES ITS PLACE ALONGSIDE INNOVATION. AND DRIVING BECOMES MORE THAN A NECESSITY.

WELCOME TO THE BMW SERIES.

The BMW Series		Technology		Equipment		Overview
A MEETING		INNOVATION		AS INDIVIDUAL AS		SPECIFICATIONS
OF EQUALS.		LEADERSHIP.		YOUR IMAGINATION.		AND SERVICES.
	Style		Seven Decades of the		Equipment combinations				Build Your Own
	A masterful creation of class-leading		Automotive Luxury Class
	performance and elegance.		The BMW Series over the years.		The M Sport Package				Technical data
	Freedom		BMW ConnectedDrive		BMW Individual				BMW Services
	Prowess can be progressive, exhilaration		An intelligent network of driver, car					Exclusive offers for BMW customers.
	can evolve.		and environment.		Exterior colors
	Reign		BMW Effi cientDynamics		Upholstery materials and colors
	A born leader, the Series radiates an		Progress in performance.
	intrinsic confi dence and precision.				Interior trims				Want the inside scoop on BMW?
			Engines
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	Elegance		Three TwinPower Turbo engines.		Recommended color combinations				You can fi nd us on Facebook at
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	Luxury is a product of painstaking labor
	and meticulous attention to detail.		BMW ActiveHybrid		Equipment features and options
			A marvel of power, performance and
			fuel effi ciency.		Original BMW Accessories
			Chassis and safety features
			Innovations that inspire confi dence.
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			Luxury’s leading edge.

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PERFECTION,

DELIVERED.

“Flagship” is a term reserved for the absolute and undisputed ruler of the BMW world. It’s not a term that’s chosen lightly; of all the powerful, incredible, and successful vehicles BMW creates, only the Series embodies the term. It’s the vehicle on which our reputation rides – and when you experience one, you’ll understand why. It’s more than just the sum of its parts: groundbreaking engine power and effi ciency, gorgeous design, intelligent driving and convenience technologies, elegant comfort and exquisite personality. It’s also a vehicle that tells the story of our heritage. With every Series, BMW extends its legacy by reimagining, refi ning and redefi ning each and every aspect of the vehicle. From its compelling performance and distinctive fl air, to its unmatched grace and bar-setting luxury, the Series is the ideal representation of all things BMW.

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STYLE.	The BMW Series: a masterful creation of class-leading
	performance and elegance. The updated Series brings the most
	inspiring BMW engineering and peerless luxury to the fore, in a way
	that easily trumps the competition. Three innovative TwinPower Turbo
	engine options. An -speed automatic transmission. BMW’s xDrive
	intelligent all-wheel drive. A host of design elements recast in the

name of visual harmony. A symphony of technologies working together for improved comfort and convenience. Ample room for fi ve to experience pure driving enjoyment. And, drawing on a lithium-ion battery, the BMW ActiveHybrid : a whole new take on effi ciency. When the most advanced Series ever created gets even better, superlatives fall short.

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Take one look at the Series and marvel at the apex of BMW’s signature design language. The distinctive front end reveals its roadconquering heritage with élan, from the wider-spaced kidney grille to the reworked air intake with built-in Air Curtain technology. Horizontal chrome elements highlight the vehicle’s powerful stance. At night,

Full LED headlights brilliantly light up the path ahead, with LED foglights at the ready to supply even greater luminescence. The Series gives you every reason to follow your driving desires with utter confi dence.

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Anywhere, anytime, the BMW Series stands ready to inspire and perform. The classically graceful contours of the body indicate a mastery of sophistication and proportion. Even the integrated chrome strip at the rear bumper supports its luxuriously detail-oriented nature.

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MOTION, PICTURE-PERFECT AND WITH SINGULAR STYLE: THE SERIES IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND VEHICLE THAT DELIVERS A ONE-OF-A-KIND FEELING.

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STANCE.

What goes into the DNA of a class-leading, award-winning

fl agship vehicle?At BMW, it all starts at ground level – literally. Whether with the standard Series or long-wheelbase Li model, the

Series rides on generations of advances in construction and driving technology, creating one of the most distinctively responsive vehicles ever. Take, for example, the self-leveling rear air suspension. The car continues to ride at a constant height, regardless of changes in load or driving conditions. Up front, aluminum double-wishbone construction offers the best of both worlds: maximum rigidity and minimum weight. Rounding out the innovative suspension features is the introduction of electronically controlled Dynamic Damping Control, in which the shock absorbers at each wheel are individually adjusted.

The link to the road extends to the driver through the steering wheel. BMW continues the responsive, rewarding driving feel with cutting-edge technology. With Integral Active Steering, BMW combines the most appealing handling characteristics by altering steering angle and power assistance at both front and rear wheels, to maximum effect. At slower

speeds, Integral Active Steering ensures easy maneuverability and supple control; at higher speeds, the system delivers fi rmer response, handling faster steering input with confi dence. Speaking of higher speeds, Active Roll Stabilization works to reduce body roll in cornering and sudden direction changes; drivers can tackle corners with greater precision, and passengers experience greater comfort.

These systems operate in tandem with the Series models’ Driving Dynamics Control, another groundbreaking BMW driving technology. Driving Dynamics Control gives you customizable options. Choosing one of fi ve modesECO( PRO, COMFORT, COMFORT+, SPORT and SPORT+) activates a fi ne-tuned set of parameters governing engine and throttle response, transmission shifting, suspension response and even energy consumption. No matter what driving mood you are in, the Series can suit your style. And with the ECO PRO mode, it can even reduce

the number of trips to the pump – because selecting ECO PRO reveals special displays in the instrument cluster that alert you to the details of fuel consumption, as well as tips on how to extend power.

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DISCOVER THE STUNNING PERFORMANCE OF A WORLD-CLASS CHAMPION.

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STRENGTH.

Power comes in many forms – and the BMW Series is

glorious proof. Start with what’s under the hood: a choice of three TwinPower Turbo engines. One is a sporty inline six-cylinder, also harnessed in the ActiveHybrid ; another is a thundering V- ;

and the third is a fi re-breathing V- . All three engines deliver every ounce of BMW muscle in stellar fashion. Matched to each is an advanced -speed automatic transmission that further improves performance while minimizing fuel consumption.

Myriad advanced driving technologies reinforce the Series’ position as a powerful link to the road. Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO mode lets you select from fi ve different presets to adjust suspension, handling and engine management. Added

to that, Dynamic Damper Control electronically and individually controls the shock absorbers at each wheel.

The power of the Series can even be exercised while standing still. The advanced Mobile Offi ce suite delivers connectivity and control over your schedule, contacts and communications, even providing full speech recognition dictation for emails and voice memos. And the Bang & Olufsen® High-End Surround Sound System, designed especially for the Series, puts speakers into action to create a near reference-quality listening experience.

Taken as a whole, the impressive capabilities of the Series suggest there’s no task it can’t perform – with exceptional results.

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FREEDOM.	terms of responsiveness and responsibility. Three TwinPower Turbo
	Prowess can be progressive, exhilaration can evolve. From
	the beginning, the Series has always provided an ideal showcase
	for BMW’s powerplants. Today the limits are again pushed, with
	engine options that take high performance to new levels – both in
	choices means three opportunities to experience satisfying BMW
	acceleration and muscle, with plenty of both on tap. There is also

the revamped ActiveHybrid . This potent combination of BMW engine power and low emissions propulsion reduces your impact on the environment while fulfi lling your deepest driving desires.

With a total of nine models, three engines, and a choice of rearwheel drive or the optimum traction of xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive, the BMW Series gives you total freedom of choice.

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horsepower.	lb-ft of torque. And a -	time of .	secoandshigh–	-precision direct fuel injection, the . -liter V- relies heavily
nearly half a second faster than its predecessor. The BMW i,			i on the advanced power of twin turbochargers to put them at the
xDrive, Li and	Li xDrive provide a substantial means of escape forefront of engine performance. For the ultimate expression of
from the mundane world of daily driving. While harnessing the latest			BMW	Series power, the		Li puts under your control a breathtaking
BMW technology, such as Valvetronic – a throttleless intake system –			. -liter TwinPower Turbo V-			– the defi

BMW AG estimate, i xDrive. Please see pages - for detailed technical data. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.

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THE BMW SERIES TURNS DAILY DRIVING INTO A SPORTING THRILL – SO TACKLE THE ROAD AHEAD AND NEVER LOOK BACK.

What more could a driver ask of six cylinders? The . -liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine under the hoods of the BMW i,

Li, Li xDrive and ActiveHybrid delivers all the refined muscle

needed to inspire and enthrall. It starts with a dynamic twin-scroll turbocharger; innovative Double-VANOS infinitely variable camshaft timing, Valvetronic, and high-precision direct fuel injection add even more groundbreaking engine technology to the mix. Like its other

Series stablemates, this dynamo is mated to an incredibly smoothshifting -speed automatic transmission, which also helps to reduce fuel consumption. The result: a glorious -hp, lb-ft thrill ride. The ActiveHybrid generates even more stratospheric numbers:

hp and lb-ft of torque, making it as exhilarating as it is efficient.

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REIGN.	A born leader, the BMW Series radiates an intrinsic
	confi dence and precisionIt’s. not enough to simply deliver the
	utmost in innovative BMW engine performance; the personality of
	the Series is equally derived from that singular feeling of supreme
	comfort and control while sitting inside. Whether connected to the
	road by a wealth of driving technologies, or connected to your life
	with an impressive array of communication features, the Series

leaves no doubt that you’re in command. Further enhancing this feeling: a range of the most luxurious trims, upholsteries and accents lavished throughout the extraordinarily spacious cabin, with many exclusive appointments available for even the most discerning BMW drivers. And, like the inside, the exterior of the Series can also be enhanced to refl ect the nature of its owner, with special paints and trims. This is what it means to truly lead.

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FOCUS.

You are the key that unlocks the power and control of the Series. After all, those are your hands gripping the heated multi-function sport leather steering wheel. Those are your eyes checking the advanced next-generation Navigation system, now featuring even greater brilliance, sharpness and depth via -D map imaging. That’s your voice commanding the vehicle’s speech recognition software – complete with speech-based editing tools – to take a memo or send a dictated text

message. Those are your ears enjoying the lifelike audio emanating

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from the -speaker Bang & OlufsenHigh-End Surround Sound System, specially designed for the Series. That’s your back pressed into the supple leather-upholstered front seats, offering impeccable ergonomics and total comfort in your choice of sumptuous colors. And that’s your foot on the accelerator, discovering just how far a car will go to put you at ease.

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