Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG 745i 745Li 760Li 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 vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on 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 for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Contents Contents Notes 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 Using this Owner's Manual Symbols used The individual vehicle Editorial notice For your own safety Service and warranty Reporting safety defects 37 38 38 40 41 42 43 Opening and closing ­ from inside Doors Luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment Alarm system Electric power windows Sliding/tilt sunroof* Adjustments 45 45 47 50 51 51 52 52 53 54 55 57 59 59 60 Sit safely Seats Head restraints Safety belts Heated seats* Active seat ventilation* Active seat* Mirrors Steering wheel adjustment Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory Airbags Transporting children safely LATCH* child-restraint system Child-safety locks Vehicle Memory, Key Memory Cockpit 12 16 18 Driver's side ­ controls and displays Comfort and convenience ­ controls and displays Buttons in steering wheel Control Center 19 19 19 20 22 23 24 24 The concept Controller Control Display Symbols and lists Menus in Control Display Assistance window* Top and bottom status lines Control Center in rear* Voice command 26 26 28 28 29 Voice command system Voice commands Notices The notebook Short commands Driving 61 62 62 62 67 69 Ignition lock Starting the engine Switching off the engine Parking brake Automatic transmission with L mode Automatic transmission with Steptronic* Opening and closing 34 35 35 Key/remote control Central locking system Opening and closing ­ from outside © 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 197 US English XII/2002, 6 096 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper ­ bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG 72 73 73 75 82 82 83 85 86 91 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* Driving stability control/ DSC Dynamic Stability Control 96 Driving stability control/ABS Antilock Braking System 97 Dynamic Drive 97 EDC Electronic Damping Control* 98 Flat Tire Monitor* 99 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor* 101 Self-leveling suspension* 101 Adaptive brake lamp 93 94 Navigation 130 130 131 131 131 132 132 134 134 135 135 136 136 137 137 138 139 139 140 140 142 142 143 GPS Map CD Starting the navigation system Display in assistance window* Selection options Destination entry Manual entry of destination address Selecting the town or city and the street from the directory Map-guided destination selection Selecting destination in "Information" Selecting interesting destinations Recent destinations Destination list Selecting route Starting the destination guidance system Displaying route Selecting new route Voice guidance Terminating/interrupting active destination guidance Address book Location Wordmatch principle What to do if ... Lamps 102 103 103 103 103 Parking lamps/low beams Instrument lighting High beams/standing lamps Front fog lamps Interior lamps A congenial climate 105 Automatic climate control 111 Rear air conditioner* 112 Parked-car ventilation system Practical interior accessories 114 115 116 117 117 Integrated universal remote control* Sun blinds* Rear cooler* Glove compartment Storage compartments Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Odometer, outside temperature display, clock Tachometer Service Interval Display Check Control Computer Changing settings Things to remember when driving 124 124 125 126 127 127 Break-in procedures General driving notes Brake system Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack* Entry/pass tags Operation Everything under control At a glance 71 Turn signal indicators/headlamp flasher Wiper system Washer fluid Programmable cruise control Active cruise control* 118 118 119 119 119 119 120 120 Beverage holders Ashtray, front Cigarette lighter, front Power socket Ashtray, rear Cigarette lighter, rear Center armrest Ski bag* Contents Entertainment 146 146 147 147 147 147 Controls Care instructions Switching on/off Using with ignition off Volume adjustment Tone control 161 Selecting standard DVD changer 164 164 164 164 164 165 166 166 166 166 166 Care instructions Starting Stopping Status displays DVD control Selecting a track Chapter search Adjusting picture Freezing frame Selecting picture format Selecting language, subtitles and viewing angle 167 Opening DVD-specific menu Radio 149 149 149 150 150 151 Starting Stopping Selecting frequency band Selecting a station Storing and retrieving a station Weather Band CD Compact Disc 153 Starting 153 Stopping 154 Searching for music tracks in the Control Display 154 Using the buttons to search for music tracks Using the phone in your vehicle 170 171 171 172 173 173 174 174 174 175 176 176 176 Safety notice Care instructions Controls Telephone keypad, folding Hands-free system Making an SOS call Telephoning with the car phone Using the BMW portable phone Getting started Telephone directory Selecting a number from the Top 8 list Redialing Missed calls CD changer 156 156 156 157 Starting Stopping Status displays Searching for music tracks in the Control Display 157 Using the buttons to search for music tracks Cassette 158 158 158 158 158 159 Starting Stopping Selecting side A or B Switching "Booktape" on/off Noise suppression Searching for music tracks BMW Assist 178 Requirements 178 Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group Refueling 182 Fuel filler door 183 Fuel specifications TV 160 160 160 160 161 Starting Stopping Storing programs Selecting programs Adjusting the picture* Wheels and tires 184 186 186 187 Tire inflation pressure Tire condition Tire replacement Wheel and tire combinations Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Under the hood 189 190 190 191 192 192 Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Coolant Brake fluid Brake hydraulic systems Maintenance 193 The BMW Maintenance System 193 Care Rules and regulations 194 California Proposition 65 Warning 194 OBD connector Replacing components 195 195 195 197 200 201 Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Lamps and bulbs Changing a tire Battery Fuses Navigation Reference Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Giving and receiving assistance 202 202 202 203 Warning triangle* First-aid kit* Jump-starting Towing Technical data 208 209 210 211 Engine specifications Dimensions Weights Capacities Everything from A to Z 212 Contents Communications Entertainment Driving tips Operation At a glance 188 Special characteristics of winter tires 188 Snow chains* Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fastest way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. For a brief initial overview, please refer to the first chapter. Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, please remember to make certain that the new owner receives this manual; it is an important part of the vehicle. If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. < Marks the end of a specific item of information. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. * Indicates special equipment, countryspecific equipment and optional extras when available. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions. These sections contain information on using the voice command system. {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system. Identifies systems or components which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements ­ Vehicle Memory, Key Memory. Refer to page 60. Activation and adjustments on some of these systems can be performed at your BMW center. Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. 6 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. Should your BMW be equipped with features or accessories not described in this manual, please consult the enclosed supplementary manual(s). 7 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, stateof-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual. Controls At a glance The individual vehicle Editorial notice Notes For your own safety Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight ­ that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent ­ will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality ­ volatility, composition, additives, etc. ­ among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Follow the relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.< Important safety information For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify i ...