User manual BMW SERIE 7 1999

Contents A-Z Owner's Manual for the vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG 740i 740iL 750iL Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Limited Warranty Rust Perforation > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG 4n Notes on the Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you desire an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter. The detailed list of contents that directly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity regarding your BMW and to encourage you to read the manual. Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the vehicle. If you have any additional questions, an authorized BMW center will be glad to advise you. Symbols used These sections contain vital information ­ please read the accompanying text passages carefully, both for your own safety and to prevent damage to your BMW.< These passages contain information on special and unique features of your vehicle.< Indicates special information on recycling.< Turn signal 68 > Parking lamp 97 > High beams 97 > Headlamp flasher 68 > Onboard computer 89 3 Horn: The entire surface 4 Fog lamps 97 5 Wiper/Washer lever 68 7 Hazard warning system 24 8 Rear window defroster 70 9 Electric steering wheel adjustment 49 10 Parking brake release handle 61 11 Parking brake pedal 61 6 Central locking system 32 17n Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview 18nInstrument cluster 380us625 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG Instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge with lamp for fuel reserve range 73 2 Turn signal indicators 22 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator lamp for high beam headlamps 22 5 Tachometer and Energy Control 72, 73 6 Coolant temperature gauge 74 7 Indicator and warning lamps for > Parking brake 21 > Hydraulic brake system/Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* 20, 21 > ABS 21 > Airbag 21 > Please fasten safety belts 21 > Cruise control 22 8 Check button 75 9 Program display for automatic transmission 64, 67 10 Outside temperature display 72 11 Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* 21 12 Trip odometer 72 14 Odometer 72 15 Service Interval Display 74, 149 16 Reset button for trip odometer 72 17 Indicator and warning lamps for > Fog lamps 22 > Battery charge current 20 > Engine oil pressure 20 > Check Engine lamp 21 You can display the outside temperature and distance driven in different units of measurement.< 13 Check Control display 75 19n Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 791 187 - © 12/98 BMW AG Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview