BMW 740Ld- User Manual

Notes Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manu...

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals....

cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐nostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these ...

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you,...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

17 Open trunk lid   40 18 Unlocking the hood All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Glove compartment, top/bottom   180 3 Ventilation   168 4 Hazard warning system   237 Central locking system   40 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nicat...

10 Dynamic Driving Control   141 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐trol   141 11 Transmission selector lever All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   237 2 Glass sunroof, powered   50 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   111 4 Reading lights   108 5 Interior lights   107 Seite...

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

1. Turn. 2. Press. 3. Move in four directions. Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu. NAV Opens the Navigation menu. TEL Opens the phone menu. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Ope...

Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can beselected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,"Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", anew panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.Clo...

Function is deactivated. Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller: Selecting functions 1. "Settings" 2. "Touchpad" 3. Select the desired function. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the intera...

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" ishighlighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpr...

Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the on-board comupter.In the divided screen view, the so-called splitscreen, this information rem...

Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently de‐leted through iDrive. General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐lowing data can be deleted: ▷ Personal Pr...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 237 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recyc...

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐file function.The following export options are available: ▷ Via BMW Online. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support...

Do not transport the remote control togetherwith metal objects or electronic devices.In the case of interference, the vehicle can alsobe unlocked and locked from the outside with‐out remote control, refer to page 39 . For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply withpart 15 of the FC...

From the inside Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system buttonlocks or unlocks the vehicle with the frontdoors closed. The vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked....

▷ Press button on the exterior of the trunklid. ▷ Press button on the remote con‐trol for approx. 1 second. As the case may be, the doors are also un‐locked. Opening with the remote control,refer to page 38 . ▷ Push the button in the driver'sfootwell. Pressing the button again stops the motion.The o...

▷ Press button on the exterior of the trunklid.Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. The closing operation is interrupted: ▷ When starting the engine. ▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks. Keep the closing path clearMake sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries...

mote control is locked inside the vehicle whenthe trunk lid is closed.◀ Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle canamong others be malfunctioning under the fol‐lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐charged. Replace the battery, refer topage 35 . ▷ Interference ...

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and steering wheel settings The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steeringwheel position adjusted last will be stored forthe active profile.When the vehicle is unlocked, these positionsare automatically retrieved if this function wasactivated. Pinch hazard when moving ...

The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closedproperly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐cured.After 10 seconds, the indicator lampflashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.When the still open access is closed, inte‐rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor willb...

The window opens automatically. Pressingthe switch again stopse the motion. See also: Convenient opening, refer topage 37 , via remote control. Closing Keep the closing path clearMonitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,injuries may result.◀ ▷ Pull the sw...

Roller sunblinds General information The safety switch in the driver's door can beused to prevent children, e. g., from operatingthe roller sunblinds using the switches in therear.Press the safety switch in the driver's door.The LED lights up if the safety function isswitched on.If you are no longer...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Adjustments in detail 1. Forward/back. 2. Height. 3. Seat tilt. 4. Backrest tilt. 5. Thigh support. Thigh support Multifunctional seat Adjust the position using the lever. Sport seat Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjustthe thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backres...

Front seat heating Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ture level. The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ically with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to page 1...

Switch off Press button longer.The LEDs go out. Temperature distribution The heating action in the seat cushion andbackrest can be distributed in different ways.On the Control Display: 1. "Climate" 2. "Rear seat heating" 3. Select the required seat. 4. Turn the controller to set the ...

What reduces the restraining effectAvoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust thetension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;otherwise, the belt can be damaged and therestraining effect is reduced.◀ Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage...

Active head restraint In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐ically reduces the distance from the head. Reduced protective function ▷ Do not use seat or head restraintcovers. ▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,on the head restraints...

1. Raise the head restraint up against the re‐sistance. 2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐straint out completely. Before transporting passengersReinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐abl...

Rear Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. 3. Press button. The LED in the but‐ ton lights up. 4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LEDis lit. The LED goes out. If the SET button is pressed accidentally: Press button again.The LED goes out. Calling up settings Comfort ...

At a glance 1 Adjusting   65 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3 Fold in and out   65 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch. Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐tion in which the button is pressed. Saving positions Seat, mirror, and steering...

Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Turn knob Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect bythe interior mirror. Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Functional requirement For pro...

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

LATCH child restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐dren. Note Follow manufacturer's information forLATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraintsystems, observe the operating and safety in‐formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐erwise, the level of ...

Note Mounting eyeletsUse the mounting eyes only for the up‐ per retaining strap to secure child restraintsystems; otherwise, the mounting eyes couldbe damaged.◀ Retaining strap guide Retaining strapMake sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted asit passes to th...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Auto Start/Stop function The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.The system switches off the engine during astop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at trafficlights. The ignition remains switched on. Theengine starts again automatically for drivingoff. Automatic mode After every start ...

▷ The hood was unlocked. Some indicator lights light up for a variedlength of time.The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop button. Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐lowing situations: ▷ Excessive warming ...

At a glance Setting Apply parking brake and further securethe vehicle if needed. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upwardand downward inclines, further secure the ve‐hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in thedirection of the curb.◀ Take th...

4. Insert the screwdriver through the loop, ar‐row. 5. Forcefully pull the screwdriver up againstthe resistance until you notice a marked in‐crease in the resistance and the parkingbrake releases audibly. After a power failure Only put the parking brake into operationafter a power failure The parkin...

On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Triple turn signal" Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and holdit there for as long as you want the turn signalto flash. High beams, headlight f...

Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change theblades or with pending low temperatures. 1. Switch the ignition on and off again. 2. With icy conditions make sure that bladesare not frozen to the windshield. 3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the pointof resistance and ho...

Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ation. All gears for forward travel are activatedautomatically.To reduce fuel consumption, the engine is au‐tomatically decoupled from the transmissionunder the conditions described for Coasting,...

Press unlock button, in order to: ▷ Engage R. ▷ Shift out of P. Engaging P Press button P. Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐tor lever position D.The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ment cluster, e.g., S1. The sport p...

Shift paddles The shift paddles on the steering wheel allowyou to shift gears quickly while keeping bothhands on the steering wheel. ▷ Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle. ▷ Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle. Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engineand road speeds, for example...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 89 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 95 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 94 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 141 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to...

7 Computer   98 8 Reset miles   94 Switching the change of display on and off You can set whether the instrument displayautomatically changes to the ECO PRO orSPORT in the display when you switch drivingmodes. 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "ECO PRO Info"Or"Driv...

3 Efficiency display   193 4 Transmission display 5 ▷ Blue: bonus range ▷ Gray: range In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐play switches to the ECO PRO displays. Thesedisplays support a driving style that saves on fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐sentation of the efficiency display an...

In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and atext message may appear on the Control Dis‐play. Indicator/warning lights General information The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐nations and colors.Several of the lights are checked for properf...

Flashing: the conditions are not adequate foroperating the system.The system was deactivated but applies thebrakes until you actively resume control bypressing on the brake pedal or acceleratorpedal. Yellow lights Anti-lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ing force boost in...

Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, thefollowing functions can be selected. ▷ "Owner's Manual" Display additional information about theCheck Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual. ▷ "Service request" Contact your service center. ▷ "Roadside Assistance" C...

▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end ofthe temperature range. A Check Controlmessage is also displayed. Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomestoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.Check the coolant level, refer to page 226 . Odometer and trip odometer Displa...

Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle's optional features,the range can also be displayed as bar in theinstrument cluster. 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "Additional indicators" With navigation system: range with destination guidance active If resp...

Symbols Sym‐bols Description No service is currently required. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐nance or a legally mandated inspec‐tion is approaching. The service deadline has alreadypassed. Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections.Make sure that the vehicle's date a...

Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐play. ▷ Time of arrival.When destination guidance is activated inthe navigation system. ▷ Distance to destination.When destination guidance is activated inthe navigation system. ▷ ECO PRO bonus range. Adjusting the info display Depending on the vehicle equip...

Display on the Control Display Display the computer or trip computer on theControl Display. 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Resetting the fuel consumption or speed On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Onboard info" 3. "Consu...

Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to theambient brightness.The basic setting can be adjusted manually.On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-Up Display" 3. "Brightness" 4. Turn the controller. When the low beams are activated, the bright‐...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while afterthe radio-ready state is switched off if thelights are turned off and the headlight flasher isswitched on. Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:...

Overview 1 Interior lights2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button. To reel off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.Switch back on: press button. Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rearnext to the interior lights. Bang ...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-endcollisions. Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airba...

In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction have airbag systemchecked immediately; otherwise, there is a riskthat the system does not function as expectedin case of a severe accident.◀ Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The syst...

factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the indicator lamp for the front-seatpassenger airbags lights up. This indicatesthat the child seat has been detected and thefront-seat passenger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive p...

3. "Perform reset" 4. Start the engine - do not drive off. 5. Start the initialization with "Perform reset". 6. Drive away. The initialization is completed while driving,which can be interrupted at any time.The initialization automatically continues whendriving resumes. Indication of...

Possible driving distance with complete loss oftire inflation pressure:The possible driving distance after a loss of tireinflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐ing style and road conditions.A vehicle with an average load has a possibledriving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.A vehicle with a ...

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tiresis shown to be correct, it is possible thatthe Tire Pressure Monitor did not performa reset. Then perform the reset.If an identification is not possible, pleasecontact the service center. 2. Fixing a flat tire, where applicable with theMobility System....

reported though tire inflation pressures arecorrect.The tire inflation pressure depends on thetire's temperature. Driving or exposure to thesun will increase the tire's temperature, thusincreasing the tire inflation pressure. The tireinflation pressure is reduced when the tiretemperature falls again...

tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐sion. These systems are active automaticallyevery time the engine is started using theStart/Stop button: ▷ Front-end collision warning, refer topage 119 . ▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 124 . Hints Personal responsibilityThe system does not serve as a...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriv...

Acute warnings can also be triggered withoutprevious prewarning. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can...

With the vehicle approaching another vehicleintentionally the collision warning is delayedavoiding false alarm. General information The system issues a two-phase warning of apossible danger of collision with vehicles atspeeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time ofwarnings may vary with the current driv...

a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐cle to a complete stop.The braking intervention is executed only ifDSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched onand Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐vated.Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the brakingintervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.No ...

▷ If the driving stability control systems aredeactivated, e.g. DSC OFF. ▷ If the camera viewing field or the frontwindshield are dirty or covered. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐gine, via the Start/Stop knob. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ately after vehicle shipment. ▷ If...

Adjustments via the iDrive With heat image switched on: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select brightness or contrast. ▷ Select the symbol. ▷ Select the symbol. 3. Turn the controller until the desired settingis selected. 4. Press the controller. Display Warning of people or animals in danger If a colli...

Display in the Head-up Display The warning is displayed simultane‐ously in the Head-up Display and onthe instrument cluster. The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected.When animals are detected, an animal symbolis displayed. System limits Basic limits System operation is limited in situa...

Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Two radar sensors below the rear bumpermonitor the area behind and next to the vehicleat speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.The system indicates whether there are vehi‐cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approachingfrom behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.Th...

Display Lamp in the exterior mirror housing Information stage The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐ing indicates when there are vehicles in theblind spot or approaching from behind. Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in thecritical zone, the steering wheel vibrates brieflyan...

Note Personal responsibilityThe system cannot possibly serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment ofthe traffic situation. The system may not al‐ways detect critical situations reliably and in atimely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situationand drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safet...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Therefore, do not reduce the additional safetymargin by driving in a risky manner.◀ Do not deactivate DSC when driving withroof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability ControlDSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-mounted luggage rack.Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐ing-critical ...

▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow ordriving off from loose grounds. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC Press button.TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSCOFF lights up. Deactivating DTC Pr...

Activating HDC Press button; the LED above the buttonlights up. Deactivating HDC Press button again and the LED goesout. HDC is automatically deactivated above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h. Display in the instrument cluster The selected speed is displayedin the speedometer. ▷ Green: the system is actively...

COMFORT/ECO PRO Balanced tuning. COMFORT+ Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐ers for optimal traveling comfort. Integral Active Steering The concept Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac‐tive Steering and rear axle steering.Active Steering varies the steering angle of thewheels in...

Self-leveling suspension The concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicleheight and ground clearance constant. Theheight of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐tained at a predefined level under all load con‐ditions.The system ensures consistent comfort bykeeping spring travel constant in...

Activating DSC Press button.DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out. Indicator/warning lights When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is dis‐played in the instrument cluster. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFFis activated. TRACTION Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTCDynamic Traction Con...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

The indicator lights in the instrument clusterlight up and the mark in the speedometer is setto the current speed.Cruise control can be used. Switch off Deactivated or interrupted systemWith deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes, steering and moves as usualto avoid the chance of an accid...

This is displayed in the speedometer andbriefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in theinstrument cluster, refer to page 148 . When cruise control is maintained or stored,DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turnedon if needed. Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedlyunti...

Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display. Distance information The symbol is displayed when the dis‐tance from the vehicle traveling aheadis too short. ▷ Active Cruise Control switched off. ▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected,refer t...

Cruise control The concept The system maintains a preset speed via thebuttons on the steering wheel. The systembrakes on downhill gradients if engine brakingis insufficient. General information Depending on the driving settings, the featuresof the cruise control can change in certainareas. Hints Unf...

Maintaining, storing, and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speedModify desired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,there is the risk of an accident.◀ Maintaining/storing the speed Press button.Or: Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐terrupt...

Brief status display Selected desired speed. If --- appears briefly on the display for CheckControl messages, it is possible that the sys‐tem requirements are currently not ready foroperations. Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display. PDC...

Switch the system back on if needed. With front PDC: switching on/off manually Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Display Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittentsound indicates the position of the object. E. g.if an object is detected to the left rear of...

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, canmove into the blind area of the sensors beforeor after a continuous tone sounds. False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the followingconditions even though there is no obstaclewithin the detection range: ▷ In heavy rain. ▷ When sensors are very di...

Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of thetail gate. The image quality may be impaired bydirt.Clean the camera lens, refer to page 245 . Switching on/off Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐tion P R.The rearview camera image is displayed if thesystem ...

Turning circle lines ▷ Turning circle lines can only be superim‐posed on the rearview camera image to‐gether with pathway lines. ▷ They show the course of the smallest pos‐sible turning radius on a level road. ▷ Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer...

Switch the system back on if needed. Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayedon the Control Display. Guidelines at the bottom of the image showthe position of the front of the vehicle. Brightness With the Side View switched on: 1. "Brightness" 2. Turn the controller until ...

track line is continuously adjusted for thesteering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐uations: ▷ With a door open. ▷ With the trunk lid open. ▷ With an exterior mirror folded in. ▷ In...

▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. Suitable parking space ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimumlength of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.4 ft/1.2 m. ▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Regarding the parking pr...

Display on the Control Display System activated/deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray: the system is not available.White: the system is available butnot activated. The system is activated. System status ▷ Colored symbols, see arrows, on the sideof the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistantis activated and...

▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery roadsurfaces. ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs. ▷ When there are obstacles that suddenlyarise. ▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displaysclearances that are too small. ▷ If a maximum number of parking attemptsor the time taken...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Hints Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality inthe interior continuously deteriorates and win‐dow condensation increases.◀ Climate control...

Ice and condensation are quickly removedfrom the windshield and the front side win‐dows.For this purpose, point the side vents onto theside windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.If the windows are fogged over, you can alsoswitch on the cooling function or press theAUTO button to...

Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heatthe interior. Functional requirement ▷ Up to 15 minutes after switching off theengine. ▷ Warm engine. ▷ The battery is sufficiently charged. ▷ External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃. The availability of the function is shown on thedisplay of t...

Ventilation levels ▷ Draft-free ventilation:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air current is fanned out. ▷ Maximum air flow:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled.This maximizes the air supply. ▷ Direct ventilation:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the ...

2. "Climate" 3. "Rear climate" The rear automatic climate control is not op‐erational if the automatic climate control isswitched off or if the function for defrosting ordefogging the windows is active. AUTO program Press button.Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐ ture are contr...

▷ When the engine is running. Climate control operation on the roofliner Temperature Turn the ring to set the desiredtemperature. Air flow Press the left or right side of the but‐ton: decrease or increase air flow. LEDs indicate the intensity of the air supply.The air flow may be reduced automatical...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not connect charging devices to the12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle asthis may damage the vehicle battery due to anincreased power consumption.◀ Replace the cover after useRei...

▷ Do not connect devices such as fans orlights to the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. ▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐ing external devices. With navigation system Professional or TV: at a glance The USB interface is located in the center arm‐rest. Rear cooler Note Immedia...

Ski bag Capacity The ski bag can be used to transport up tothree pairs of skis with a length of up to6 ft/2.10 m or a snowboard of up to 5 ft/1.60 m. Preparing and loading the ski bag 1. Fold open the center arm rest and the lidon the inside. 2. Open the inside cover and cargo area bypressing the bu...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

The top cover opens automatically. Closing the top cover Press the cover closed. Driver's side Note Close the glove compartment again im‐mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐cur during accidents.◀ Opening Pull the handle. Closing Fold c...

Rear A storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest between the seats. Opening Depending on the equipment in your vehicle,the button is in the depression at the front ofthe center armrest or on top of the center arm‐rest. Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hotdrinks Use light an...

Storage under the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel. Storage compartment on the side Under the cover on the side of the cargo areais a storage compartment that can be used tostore the printed Owner's Manual, e.g.Remove the cover. Lashing eyes To secure the cargo, refer to page 190 , th...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐ard feature.Applying the brakes fully is the most effectiveway of braking in situations needed.Steering is still responsive. You can still avoidany obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐fort.Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds fromthe...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.The greater the weight of the occupants, theless cargo that can be transported. Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on thecargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ble, directly behind and at the bottom o...

Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer topage 195 ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer topage 194 . ▷ ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer topage 196 . Activate ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECOPRO is displayed in the instrument cluster. Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Dynamics Control ...

Efficiency display Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument display A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe current driving style.Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac‐celera...

Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis‐played within an adjustable time frame.Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐lected time frame.Trip interruptions are represented below thebar on the time axis. "Consumption history" Adjusting fuel consumption hi...

▷ Engine and transmission are at operatingtemperature. The driving status Coast can be influencedwith the shift paddles. Display Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the efficiency dis‐play below the tachometer isbacklit in blue and is located atthe zero point. The tachometerapproximately i...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

gine deposits, it is highly recommended topurchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.Failure to comply with these recommendationsmay result in the need for unscheduled main‐tenance.◀ Diesel Low-Sulfur Diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for dieselwith low sulfur content:Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ...

exhaust fluid can be replenished simplyand safely. ▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32 Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at yourservice center. Refill quantity When the Reserve display starts, add at least3 bottles of reducing agent.This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters. Tank for...

After adding Diesel exhaust fluid Note Incorrect fluidsAfter filling with incorrect fluids, such as antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the en‐gine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀ Contact your service center. Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaustfluid bottles to your servi...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h 740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li Tire siz...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 2196 Y XL RSCRear: 275/30 R 2198 Y XL RSC 2.8 / 41- -2.9 /42 Emergency wheel:T 135/80 R 18 104M Speed up to a max. of50 mph / 80 km/h4.2 / 60 740Ld xDrive, 740Li xDrive, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI ...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 2196 Y XL RSCRear: 275/30 R 2198 Y XL RSC 2.8 / 41- -3.0 / 44 Emergency wheel:T 135/80 R 18 104M Speed up to a max. of50 mph / 80 km/h4.2 / 60 With high-speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/P...

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines ofthe U.S. Department of Transportation. Tire age DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the1st week of 2015. Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires atleast every 6 years. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where app...

Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than0.12 in/3 mm.There is an increased danger of hydroplaning ifthe tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm. Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than0.16 in/4 mm.Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires a...

Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual drivingconditions. The tires can be rotated betweenthe axles to achieve even wear. Your servicecenter will be glad to advise you. After rotating,check the tire pressure and correct if n...

Storage The Mobility System is located under thecargo floor panel. Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 Holder for bottle2 Compressor3 Connector/cable for socket4 Connection hose5 On/off reel6 Inflation pr...

4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐pressor housing in an upright position. 5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐tainer onto the tire valve of the defectivewheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into the power socket inside thevehicle. 7. With the ignition turned o...

This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ing from the container. 4. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ble material to avoid dirtying the cargoarea. 5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant ...

When snow chains are in use, the rear axlesteering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐tivated automatically.At speeds above the maximum permittedspeed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐matically. Activating the status 1. "Settings" 2. "...

Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Never reach into the engine compart‐ment Never reach into spaces or gaps in the enginecompartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Danger of injury when the hood is openThere is a danger of injury from protrud‐ ing parts when the hood is open.◀ 1. Pull the l...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oillevel is checked and displayed via a scale.Gasoline engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, a check control message is displayed.Diesel engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel or an overfillin...

Protect childrenKeep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐ dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐ers to prevent health risks.◀ Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additivesOil additives may lead to engine dam‐ age.◀ Viscosity grades for engine oilsWhen selecting an engine oil, ensure that...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Adding 1. Let the engine cool. 2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excesspressure to dissipate, then open it. 3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant upto the specified level; do not overfill. 4. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows ...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

LED headlights At a glance 1 Corner-illuminating lights2 High beams3 Low beams, daytime running lights4 Turn signals, parking lights/daytime run‐ ning lights 5 Side marker lights Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) With LED headlights, all front lights and sideindicators are designed with LED technology.If...

2. Fold away the cover. 3. Replace the defective bulb. Inside brake lamp 21-watt bulb, H21W. Pull out the bulb and replace it. Reversing lamp 16-watt bulb, W16W. Pull out the bulb and replace it. Changing wheels Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tiredoes not need to be changed immediate...

▷ Lug bolt, arrow 1. ▷ Adapter, arrow 2. Removing 1. Attach the adapter to the wheel lug. 2. Unscrew the lug bolt. Remove the adapter after screwing the lug boltback on. Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance-free.The added amount of acid is sufficient for theservice life of the batt...

Maintain the battery in an upright position fortransport and storage. Secure the battery sothat it does not tip over during transport. Fuses Hints Replacing fusesNever attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐tute of another color or amperage rating; thiscould...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Preparation Bodywork contact between vehiclesMake sure that there is no contact be‐ tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀ 1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐mation can be found on the battery. 2...

Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ Transporting your vehicle Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.Therefore, contact a ...

The tow fitting is located in the container onthe inside of the trunk lid. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided withthe vehicle and screw it all the way in. ▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on pavedroads only. ▷ Use tow fitting located in the front only forpositioning ...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

3. Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer topage 77 . 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Switch the engine off.In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is dis‐played. Do not turn off the ignition in the carwash Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;otherwise, select...

Chemical cleaningDo not clean chemically; this can destroy the webbing.◀ Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safetybelts clipped into their buckles.Do not allow the reels to retract the safetybelts until they are dry. Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mat...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 177 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Weights 740i 740Li Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,545/2,515 5,635/2,556 Load lbs/kg 1,035/469 970/440 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,600/1,179 2,625/1,191 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,120/1,415 3,140/1,424 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l ...

750i xDrive 750Li xDrive Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,865/1,300 2,890/1,311 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,150/1,429 3,195/1,449 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500 760Li Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 6,065/2,751 Load lbs/kg ...

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 136 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 144 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 168 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 132 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 144 Active Protection 133 Active seat, front 55 Activ...