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.<