BMW 750i Sedan 2006- User Manual

5 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Your individual vehicle In purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the e...

Notes 6 Parts and accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance wh...

7 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele-phone the toll...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Roller sun blind for rear window * 112 2 Rear window safety switch 40 3 Power windows 40 4 Exterior mirrors 50 5 Parking brake 58 6 Parking lamps 99 Low beams 99 Automatic headlamp control 99 Adaptive Head Light * 100 High-bea...

Cockpit 12 Info Display 1 Resetting trip odometer to zero 75 2 Speedometer with display for > Programmable cruise control 67 > Active cruise control * 69 > Speed limit 82 3 Indicator and warning lamps 12 4 Tachometer 75 Route guidance of navigation system * 143 5 High-beam assistant * 6 Dis...

Cockpit 14 Comfort area: controls and displays Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

iDriv e 16 iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following introduction illustrates how easy iDrive is to use. The control of individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment...

At a g la n c e 17 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Menus on Control Display You can select from an extended range of func-tions and setting options: 1 BMW Assist * 186 2 Communication > Using the phone 182 3 Car...

iDriv e 18 5 Help > Brief help text displays 20 > Menu name for menu change 19 6 Entertainment > Radio 155 > CD player * 162 > CD changer * 164 > DVD changer * 168 It is only possible to play a DVD on the rear seat screen, refer to Rear seat screen * on page 21 . < 7 Settings &g...

iDriv e 20 Symbols Some functions and information are displayed in the form of symbols: The function is switched on Back. The function is switched on "Split": to show the current display in the assistance window. Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance win...

iDriv e 22 Press the controller again to switch the screen back on. Controller/buttons The controller and buttons are located on the center armrest. Rear lock The available functions are operated with the respective controller.Via iDrive you can limit the operation in the rear or switch off the rear...

At a g la n c e 23 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out ever removing your hands from the st...

At a g la n c e 25 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Volume adjustment You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the voice command system: Turn the knob during an instruction/announce-ment to select the des...

Vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 26 Deleting notes Clearing notepad To delete all contents from the notepad: Standard commands The standard commands available for use with all controlled systems are the same. On delivery, the { Standard dialog } is set so as to simplify familiarization with the voice c...

Opening and closing 30 Opening and closing Remote control/key 1 Remote control with integrated key 2 Spare key 3 Adapter for spare key, in onboard tool kit, refer to page 207 Remote control with integrated key Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock...

Co n tr o ls 31 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Adapter for spare key You will need the adapter to activate the ignition and to start the vehicle with the spare key. Take the adapter from the onboard tool kit, r...

Opening and closing 32 Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for opera-tion whenever the driver's door is closed. This simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door The central locking sy...

Opening and closing 34 Using key 1. Turn key. Driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked. 2. Turn key again. All other doors and the luggage compart-ment lid are unlocked. Convenience operation You also have the option of operating the win-dows and the glass sunroof from the driver's door lock....

Co n tr o ls 35 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To prevent the driver from being inadvertently locked out of the vehicle, the lock button on the driver's door automatically extends again after a brief period if ...

Opening and closing 36 If you then lock the storage compartment under the front center armrest, refer to page 114 , and only hand over the remote control without the key, refer to page 30 , for example when leaving the vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will pre-vent unauthorized access to the ve...

Co n tr o ls 37 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Manual operation In the case of an electrical malfunction, you can unlock the luggage compartment lid with the key, refer to page 35 , and slowly open and close it...

Opening and closing 38 Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func-tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed. A...

Co n tr o ls 39 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Unlocking luggage compartment lid separately Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid, refer to page 35 . This corresponds to pressing the button. If a rem...

Opening and closing 40 Opening and closing windows With the ignition lock in radio ready state or higher, refer to page 57 : > Press the switch down to the resistance point:The window continues to open as long as you continue to hold the switch. > Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-tanc...

Co n tr o ls 41 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity In order to deactivate the function again, you must insert the remote control into the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, you must switch into radio ready stat...

Opening and closing 42 Moving manually In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually: 1. Take out the interior lamp, reach behind the opening, press out the cover. 2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 207 , into the opening...

Co n tr o ls 43 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Adjusting Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed driving that is as fatigue-free as possible. Together with the safety...

Adju sting 44 Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Also on the passenger side, do not recline the backrest too far to the rear whil...

Adju sting 46 It will be necessary to return the rear seats to their standard position before using a child restraint system, for instance, refer to page 54 . < Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and select two different adjust-ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-r...

Adju sting 48 The head restraints at the outer sitting posi-tions extend automatically whenever a passen-ger in the rear seat fastens his safety belt. You can also adjust the height of the head restraint electrically. To prevent possible personal injury and property damage, always ensure that the ar...

Adju sting 50 Rear Operates the same as front seat heating, but without temperature distribution. Active seat ventilation* Front The system progresses one step through the control sequence each time you press the but-ton.To switch off: Press and hold the button. The maximum setting with three lights...

Co n tr o ls 51 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1 Adjusting 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic parking function, refer to Tilting down pas-senger-side exterior mirror on page 51 Storing the mirror posi...

Adju sting 52 Steering wheel adjustment In order to prevent the risk of accident due to an unexpected movement, do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. < The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions.To save steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steerin...

Co n tr o ls 53 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity > "FM" and "AM" Switching between the FM and AM wave-bands, also refer to page 152 . Operating function Press the button on the steering wheel o...

Transporting child ren safely 54 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors. < Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest...

Co n tr o ls 55 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Unlocking safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-pletely. Child restraint system ...

Transporting child ren safely 56 Pull the installation guide to remove. During trips If the vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, make sure that children do not lean out of the child's seat toward the door pan-els. Otherwise, injuries can occur if the side air-bags are triggered. < Child-sa...

Co n tr o ls 57 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Radio ready state is switched on. Individual electrical devices are ready for u...

Driving 58 Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the gas pedal halfway down when starting: > The engine fails to start on the first attempt, for instance if it is very hot or cold. > The engine is being started at extremely low temperatures below + 5 7 /– 15 6 , or at ...

Driving 62 The indicator lamp on Info Display lights up green. > Releasing: the parking brake is ready for operation. The indicator lamp on the Info Display goes out. Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also shift manually using the buttons on ...

Driving 64 Manually releasing transmission lock In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery is drained or disconnected, or in the event of an electrical malfunction, the trans-mission lock must be manually released; other-wise, the drive wheels are locked and the vehi-cle cannot be towed. <...

Co n tr o ls 65 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Move the lever beyond the resistance point.If you wish to manually...

Driving 66 Activating rain sensor Briefly press the button, arrow, the wipers move once across the windshield. The LED lights up. Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5 . Deactivating rain sensor Briefly press the button again, arrow. The LED goes out. Deactivate the rain s...

Co n tr o ls 67 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Windshield and headlamp washer system Capacity: 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's re...

Driving 68 Maintaining speed, storing, and decelerating Pull the lever, arrow 2 : Functions in the same way as 1 , except that the vehicle speed is decreased. Interrupting the cruise control Briefly press the lever up or down, arrow 3 . In addition, cruise control is interrupted auto-matically: >...

Co n tr o ls 69 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Deactivating system > Press the lever up or down, arrow 3 for approx. 3 seconds > or switch off the ignition. The stored speed 5 is deleted, however the stor...

Driving 70 following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving states can result which lead to a violation of the law or danger of an accident. One lever for all functions 1 Store and increase desired speed 2 Store and decrease desired speed 3 Deactivate system, refer to page 71 4 Resume stored ...

Co n tr o ls 71 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Selecting distance > Knurled wheel up: To increase distance > Knurled wheel down: To decrease distance The selected distance is displayed in the speedometer....

Driving 72 Resuming stored desired speed and distance Press button 4 : The displays appear in the speedometer.When you switch off the ignition, the stored desired speed is deleted. Info Display screen contents 1 Stored desired speed display 2 Lights up: vehicle detected ahead 3 Selected distance to ...

Co n tr o ls 73 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Things to know about active cruise control As with conventional cruise control sys-tems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's...

Driving 74 Active cruise control may brake when you reduce the stored desired speed; however, the driver must constantly monitor traffic and inter-vene if necessary.When you switch off the engine or ignition, active cruise control is fully switched off, too, and any settings you have selected are ca...

Co n tr o ls 75 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Outside temperature display, clock 2 Odometer 3 Trip odometer 4 Press button: > with ign...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 76 Coolant temperature Should the coolant, and with it the engine become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display.Checking coolant level, refer to page 203 . Computer Requesting functions With the ignition lock in radio ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 78 Resetting values You can reset values for the average speed and average fuel consumption: 1. Activate the relevant menu item and press the controller. 2. To reset the values, press the controller again. Entering a distance manually 1. Select "To dest." and ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 80 Check Control The concept Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and generates a message if a malfunction occurs in the monitored systems. A Check Con-trol message of this kind includes indicator or warning lamps on the Info Display and possibly an acousti...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 82 Press the CHECK button for approx. 8 seconds, refer to page 81 . The stored status reports appear again in the display. If several messages are present, you can continue to briefly press the CHECK button to view them in succession.The Check Control function is term...

Co n tr o ls 83 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Limit on Info Display If, for instance, the warning sector in the tachometer is visible, refer to page 75 , the speed limit will be indicated by a warning sector i...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 84 Settings on Control Display Setting units of measure and display format You can change the units of measure used in the displays of fuel consumption, distances and temperatures as well as the display format for the time and date.iDrive, for principle details, refer...

Co n tr o ls 85 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Hour signal activation You will hear four tones just before the top of each hour.Select "Memo" and press the controller. The symbol indicates the menu that...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 86 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Audible signals and an optical display indicate that you are approaching an object in front of or behind yo...

Co n tr o ls 87 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button to open the start menu. 2. Move the controller toward "Settings". 3. Select "Vehi...

Co n tr o ls 89 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Deactivating DTC Select "DTC" again and press the controller. The LED on the Control Display and the DTC indicator lamp on the Info Display go out. Dynamic...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 90 There are two programs.With each press of the controller, you can switch back and forth between "Comfort" and "Sport". Comfort program The Comfort program is suitable for use throughout the vehicle's entire speed range ...

Co n tr o ls 91 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indication of a flat tire The warning lamp lights up red and a message is shown on the Info Display. In addition, a signal sounds. A flat tire or a major air loss ...

Co n tr o ls 93 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Low tire pressure message The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis-play. In addition, a signal sounds. A flat tire or a major air lo...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 94 Brake force display Left-hand picture: normal braking.Right-hand picture: heavy braking. Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in front and rear * 4 Knee airbag...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 96 the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners. Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up from radio ready state. > Warning lamp lights up continuously. Have the airbag syste...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 98 3. Select the menu item and press the control-ler: > "Zoom": At higher speeds, the image is zoomed in. > "Curve mode": Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the image section fol-lows the course of...

Co n tr o ls 99 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 1 Parking lamps 2 Low beams and daytime running lamps * 3 Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-ning lamps * , Adaptive Head Light ...

La mp s 100 Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables dynamic illumina-tion of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. Activating Adaptive Head Li...

Co n tr o ls 101 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Manually switching between high and low beams You can intervene at any time you wish or the situation requires. > If the high-beam assistant has switched on th...

La mp s 102 Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting and the perimeter lighting are con-trolled automatically. Switching interior lamps on and off Briefly press the button.If you want the interior lamps to remain off con-tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for ap...

Co n tr o ls 103 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Climate 1 Automatic climate control 2 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 3 Air for upper body area The knurled wheels in the center open and ...

Climate 104 Automatic climate control 1 AUTO program, left side of passenger compartment, refer to section below 2 Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated air 105 3 Switching off automatic climate control 105 4 Temperature, left side of passenger compartment 105 5 Maximum coo...

Co n tr o ls 105 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive.iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button to open the start menu. 2. ...

Climate 106 5. Turn the controller to adjust the tempera-ture: > Turn toward the left, toward blue: colder > Turn toward the right, toward red: warmer 6. Press the controller to save the setting. Maximum cooling Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible from an outside temperatur...

Climate 108 Rear air conditioner* The following settings and operating modes can be selected and adjusted separately on the left and right sides: 1 Adjusting cooling 2 Maximum cooling 3 Varying air volume manually 4 Switching off rear air conditioner Switching on rear air conditioner > Select max...

Co n tr o ls 109 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Ventilation in rear Use the lever 1 to vary the airflow direction. For additional information on rear ventilation options, refer to page 107 . Parked car ventilat...

Climate 110 Activating timer iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button to open the start menu. 2. Move the controller toward "Climate". 3. Select "Parked car" and press the control-ler. 4. Select "Time 1" or "Time 2" and press the controlle...

Co n tr o ls 111 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held tra...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 112 If the device cannot be operated after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions of the original hand-held transmit-ter or press and hold down the programmed m...

Co n tr o ls 113 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To avoid injuries, make sure that the clos-ing region of the roller blind is clear. Press the safety switch on the driver's door, refer to page 40 . The LED must ...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 114 A removable coin holder is provided in the front of the compartment. Briefly press to open.The mat inside the compartment can be removed for cleaning.Depending upon your equipment package, any of the following may be located in the storage compartment: > Rem...

Co n tr o ls 115 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Storage compartments Clothes hooks Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-dles in the rear. When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not o...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 116 To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the ash and gently press the tip into the funnel. Emptying Press the button, refer to arrow. The ashtray lifts up and can be removed. Cigarette lighter, front Push down.The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. H...

Co n tr o ls 117 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Cigarette lighter, rear Refer to Cigarette lighter, front. Rear refrigerator* The rear refrigerator is located behind the rear seats' center armrest. Switching on...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 118 Ski bag* Designed for safe, convenient transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.The ski bag itself plus the additional capacity provided by the luggage compartment make it possible to stow skis with a length of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When...

Co n tr o ls 119 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Snap the cover into place as shown. 4. Close the cover panel. Luggage compartment Net* You can use the net to store smaller objects against the bulkhead separa...

Driving tips This chapter is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Things to re memb er when driving 122 Things to remember when driving Breaking-in Moving parts need time to adjust to one another. To ensure that your vehicle continues to furnish optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the ...

D riv in g ti ps 123 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Two photocells in the interior rearview mirror control this function. One is integrated into the mirror'...

Things to re memb er when driving 124 Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure. When vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the automatic climate control during operation, and then exits under...

D riv in g ti ps 125 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Stowing cargo > Place heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it directly behind the bulkhead behind the rear seats. > Cover sharp edges ...

Navigation This section contains various examples that illustrate how the navigation system provides you with reliable guidance to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

S tart ing navi gatio n s y st em 130 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation CD/DVD Installation location navigation drive Behind the left side panel in the...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 131 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Destination input When entering your destination, you can select from among the following options: > Entering destination manually, see below. > Selecting d...

Destina tion input 132 > You can skip the entry of country and city if the existing entries should be retained for your new destination. Using the voice command system: Entering name You do not absolutely have to enter a name to use route guidance or to store an address in the list, but assigning...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 133 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity > To cancel selection: Select the arrow and press the con- troller. 4. Turn the controller to select place names in the list and press the controller. Entering...

Destina tion input 134 Entering intersection The intersection is entered in the same way as the street. Entering house number You can enter the house number if the naviga-tion CD/DVD supports this function. 1. Select "House Number" and press the con-troller. 2. Enter the house number: Select...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 135 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select "With map" and press the controller. A section of a map is displayed on the Con-trol Display: > During route guidance, the map is cen-tered a...

Destina tion input 136 5. Select "On location" and press the control-ler. 6. Select from the individual categories of information, e.g. select "Public places, busi-ness and shopping" and press the control-ler. When selecting information "On dest.", "On country" and &#...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 137 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The destinations in the surrounding area are displayed, sorted by distance to the destination and the other information. 7. Select the destination and press the c...

Destina tion input 138 Importing destination into route guidance 1. Select desired destination from destination list and move to top or first position of des-tination list, refer to Editing destination list. 2. Select "Route guid." and press the control-ler. Route guidance starts. Using the ...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 139 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity A list of the stored addresses appears on the right side of the Control Display. Storing destinations in address book You can enter the addresses manually or impo...

Destina tion input 140 Changing destinations in address book 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-troller. A list of the stored addresses appears on the right side of the Control Display. 2. Select the address and press the controller. Change entry, refer to Entering destination manual...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 141 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Using the voice command system: Voice command system address book It is only possible to save the first entry in the destination list. To save other addresses, ch...

Destina tion input 142 3. Select one of the four route criteria of the route and press the controller. > "With highway"Highways and major traffic arteries receive top priority. > "Avoid highway"Highways are avoided where possible. > "Fastest route" Takes the shortest...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 143 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Route guidance Starting route guidance The route guidance is started for the first desti-nation in the destination list, refer to page 137 . There must be at leas...

Route guidance 144 3. Select "Arrow display" and press the con-troller. The route guidance is displayed by means of arrows on the Control Display and on the Info Display, refer to page 12 . 1 Arrow to destination, as the crow flies 2 Distance to destination on the calculated route 3 Destinat...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 145 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select "Route" and press the controller. To exit the menu:Select the arrow and press the controller. Route guidance by voice instructions Switching voi...

Route guidance 146 3. Select "Avoid sect." and press the control-ler. The route list appears on the Control Dis-play. 4. Select one or more route sections to be avoided and press the controller.To correct an incorrect entry:Select another route section and press the controller. 5. To exit th...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 147 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Correcting current position If the navigation system cannot place the cur-rent position, e.g.if you are currently in a parking structure, then in addition to the ...

Entertainment The chapter ensures your enjoyment when receiving radio stations or playing CDs or DVDs. Entertainment Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

On/off and s e tt ings 152 On/off and settings The following audio and video sources share the same controls and adjustment options. > Radio > CD player * > CD changer * > DVD changer * The CD changer can play CDs with com-pressed audio files, such as MP3s. < Controls The audio and vi...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 153 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Switching on/off In order to switch the Entertainment sound out-put on/off: press the knob.The unit will activate the last audio source selected, radio or CD.Usin...

On/off and s e tt ings 154 2. Turn the controller until you reach the desired setting. 3. Press the controller to save the setting. Balance and fader 1. Select "Balance" or "Fader" and press the controller. 2. Turn the controller until you reach the desired setting. 3. Press the cont...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 155 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Radio Your radio is equipped to receive the FM and AM wavebands. Listening to radio Switch on audio or video sources, refer to page 153 . iDrive, for principle de...

Ra di o 156 3. Turn the controller to select a station and press the controller. Sampling stations, scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the stations on the current wave-band. 1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-ler. 2. Choose the selection criteri...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 157 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 5. Turn the controller until you reach the desired frequency. 6. Press the controller to save setting. Using the voice command system: Updating selection of stati...

Ra di o 158 Storing a station You can also manually store stations in the "Autostore list" if this selection has been made before storing.iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button to open the start menu. 2. Move the controller toward "Entertain-ment". 3. S...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 159 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity there is interference, it can take a while for the station names to appear. Switching RDS on/off 1. Select "FM" and press the controller. 2. Choose the se...

Ra di o 160 4. Select "Channels" and press the controller. The channels that can be received are shown in the list. 5. Select channel and press the controller. A phone number and the electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic serial number is required to enable or disable. ...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 161 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity near trees, mountains or other sources of radio interference. Reception is usually possible again as soon as the signal is available again. < Storing a station...

CD player 162 CD player Listening to CDs 1. Switch Entertainment sound output on, refer to page 153 . 2. Insert the CD with the labeled side up. The CD is automatically pulled in. To start playback when a CD is already in the player: iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16 . 1. Press the but...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 163 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Random play sequence All of the tracks on the current CD are played at least once in a random sequence.Select "RND" and press the controller. Cancel rando...

CD changer 164 CD changer Installation location The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed above the glove compartment. Compressed audio files The CD changer can play CDs with compressed audio files, such as MP3s. Removing CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine or remove them from it, you m...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 165 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 5. Select "CDC" and press the controller. 6. Select the desired CD and press the con-troller. CD playback starts on the first track. At the end of the las...

CD changer 166 Using the voice command system: Displaying information on track With compressed audio files, you can display any additional stored information about the cur-rent track, e.g. the name of the artist and title of the album.During playback, press the controller. This displays additional s...

DV D ch an g e r 168 DVD changer Installation location The BMW DVD changer for six DVDs or audio CDs is mounted behind the left side trim panel in the luggage compartment. Removing DVD magazine To insert DVDs into the DVD magazine or remove them from it, you must first remove the magazine from the D...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 169 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 3. Press the button to open the start menu. 4. Move the controller toward "Entertain-ment". 5. Select "DVD" and press the controller. After a few ...

DV D ch an g e r 170 2. Turn the controller further.The speed is increased. 3. Release the controller.Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The system will continue play at the point on the DVD at which the controller was released. Skip chapter You can change to the next or previous chapter during pl...

DV D ch an g e r 172 Notes The DVD changer can play the following for-mats: > Video DVD > CD-DA (audio CD) The DVD Audio format is not supported by the DVD changer. However, many audio DVDs available in stores also contain a video track in the DVD Video format in addition to the audio track. T...

Communications This chapter describes the extensive array of options available for mobile communications with family, friends, business associates and service providers. Communications Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Te leph on e o ve rview 176 Telephone overview The concept Your BMW is equipped with a mobile phone preparation package. After a suitable mobile phone has been logged onto the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, via the buttons on the steering wheel, via the phone keypad and b...

177 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Hands-free system The hands-free microphone is located on the left-hand side on the headliner.The hands-free system is activated whenever you establish or receive...

Te leph on e o ve rview 178 Touch tone dialing The touch tone code is required for access to network services or for controlling devices, e.g. remote checking of an answering machine.This function is available when a connection has been established. Emergency call with emergency call button* When th...

179 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Getting started Inserting mobile phone If you insert or remove the mobile phone during a call, the call may be interrupted depending on the mobile phone model. 1....

Ge tt ing st arte d 180 Establishing connection between mobile phone and vehicle 5. Additional operations must be carried out on the mobile phone and differ depending on the model, refer to the operating instruc-tions of your mobile phone, e.g. under searching for, connecting to, or coupling to a Bl...

181 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 4. Select "Phone" and press the controller. 5. Select "BLUETOOTH" and press the con-troller. > The LED next to "BLUETOOTH" lights up in...

Using t h e phone 182 Using the phone You have the option of controlling the phone using various parts of the vehicle equipment: > The button on the steering wheel > The retracting telephone keypad > iDrive > The voice command system * The phone number appears in the upper status line, r...

183 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Making a call Dialing a phone number and establishing a connection Retracting telephone keypad 1. Enter the phone number. 2. Press the button. Voice command syste...

Using t h e phone 184 The connection can also be established via the button on the steering wheel or the telephone keypad. < Dialing phone numbers stored in a list To select an entry and establish a connection: 1. Select the list and press the controller. > "TOP 8" > "Last" ...

185 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Having entries read You can have all the entries of your voice-com-mand phone book read aloud in the order of their input and select a certain entry to establish ...

BMW Assis t 186 BMW Assist To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard, both to your own vehicle's occupants and to other road users, only make entries while the vehicle is stationary. < The contract of participation with BMW Assist and the registration must be completed before you can use BMW Assist. ...

187 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Services offered Automatic service notification* Information regarding the maintenance status of your vehicle or legally mandated inspections is automatically tra...

BMW Assis t 188 5. Select "START" and press the controller. The BMW center forwards the current vehicle position and the customer profile and other vehicle data to the relevant Roadside Assis-tance service. A voice connection will be established. For technical reasons, the Roadside Assistanc...

189 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 1. Press the button to open the start menu. 2. Move the controller toward "BMW Assist". 3. Select "Status" and press the controller. 4. Select ...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and Roadside Assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

R e fueling 192 Refueling Fuel filler door Always switch off the engine before refu-eling; otherwise, no fuel can be filled into the tank and a message is displayed. < To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler door. Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction ...

M o bi lity 193 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Fuel specifications Do not use leaded gasoline; otherwise, permanent damage to the catalytic con- verter will result. < Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline/AK...

Wh eels and tire s 194 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-fort and most importantly, driving safety. Checking press...

M o bi lity 195 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Tire inflation pressures for 750i/Li Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to max. of 100 mph/160 km/h All traveling speeds including t...

Wh eels and tire s 196 Tire inflation pressures for 760i/Li Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to max. of 100 mph/160 km/h All traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold ...

M o bi lity 197 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Tire coding Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed rating Q = up to 105 mph/160...

Wh eels and tire s 198 Temperature The temperature grades are A, B, and C, A being highest, and represent the tire's resis-tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature...

M o bi lity 199 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Run-flat tires* You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire. The run-flat tires consist of special r...

Wh eels and tire s 200 Recommended tire sizes and brands BMW recommends particular tire brands for each tire size. You will recognize them by the clearly visible BMW identification on the tire sidewall.With proper use, these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling characteris-tics. ...

M o bi lity 201 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required, professional technical training. If you are unfamil...

Under t h e ho od 202 Engine compartment 1 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover 204 2 Reservoir for windshield and headlamp washer system 66 3 Engine oil filler neck, refer to Adding engine oil 4 Body ground, negative terminal 213 5 Coolant expansion tank 204 6 Jump starting ...

M o bi lity 203 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Possible displays > "Update of engine oil level in process". > "Engine oil level O.K.". > "Oil level at minimum! Add 1 quart engine o...

Under t h e ho od 204 Always observe all applicable environ-mental laws and regulations when dis- posing of used coolant additives. < Checking coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient tempera-ture. 2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-sure to...

M o bi lity 205 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Maintenance The BMW Maintenance System The BMW Maintenance System serves to retain the operating and road safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes o...

Maintenance 206 Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics Components which are decisive for the exhaust-gas composition can be checked via the OBD socket with a device.This socket is located to the left on the driver's side, on the underside of the instrument panel under a cover. Emissions values The warni...

M o bi lity 207 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid.Loosen the wingnut to open.The adapter for the spare key can b...

Replacing components 208 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove. 2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace-ment. Side-mounted turn signals Bulb 5 watts, W 5 W 1. Press against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger, then push it...

M o bi lity 209 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Lamps in luggage compartment lid 1 Backup lamps The illustration shows the left luggage com-partment lid cutout.Remove the trim panel from the luggage com-partmen...

Replacing components 210 > Vehicle jackLocated in the luggage compartment behind the right-hand side panel. Grasp the handle in the upper panel and fold it down. Loosen the wingnut and remove the jack. After use, screw the jack all the way back down and snap the handle back into place. Spare tire...

M o bi lity 211 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t After mounting 1. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern. To ensure safety, always have the lug bolts checked with a calibrated torque wrench as soon as poss...

Replacing components 212 Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse, and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle. < Spare fuses and plastic tweezers are stored ...

M o bi lity 213 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Giving and receiving assistance Select "BMW Assist" if you have applied for this information service, refer to Roadside Assis-tance on page 187 . Warning ...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 214 4. Attach one negative/– clamp of the jumper cable to the negative battery terminal or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. Your BMW has a special nut that serves as a body ground or negative terminal, refer to arrow 2 . 5. Attach the second neg...

M o bi lity 215 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Selector lever in position N. Releasing shiftlock manually, refer to page 64 . To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mp...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands of the voice command system and the index, which is the quickest way to find the information you are looking for. Reference Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Technical data 218 Technical data Engine specifications 750i/Li 760i/Li DisplacementNumber of cylinders cu in/cm µ 292.8/4,799 8 364.4/5,972 12 Maximum outputat engine speed hp rpm 360 6,300 438 6,000 Maximum torqueat engine speed lb ft/Nm rpm 360/488 3,400 444/600 3,950 Online Edition for Part No. ...

Re fe re n c e 219 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Dimensions All dimensions given in inches/mm. Value marked with * and lower side view: L models. Min. turning circle diam.: 39.7 ft/12.1 m; L models: 41.3 ft/12.6...

Technical data 220 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 750i 750Li Curb weight lbs./kg 4,486/2,035 4,452/2,065 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,545/2,515 5,611/2,545 Load lbs./kg 1,058/480 1,058/480 Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,579/1,170 2,602...

Re fe re n c e 221 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Capacities Notes Fuel tank including a reserve of: 750i/Li760i/Li gal/liters gal/litersgal/liters approx. 23.3/88 approx. 2.6/10approx. 3.1/12 Fuel specification:...

Sho rt co mmand s o f th e vo ic e c o mm an d s y st em 222 Short commands of the voice command system You can use short commands to execute cer-tain functions directly, independent of which menu item is currently selected. This listing contains important short com-mands of the voice command system...

E verything from A to Z 224 Everything from A to Z Index A "ABC...", navigation 131 ABS Antilock Brake System 87 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 69 "ACCEPT", navigation 140 , 147 Accepting call, automatic 177 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5 Accident, refer to– Ini...

E verything from A to Z 226 Bottle holder, refer to Cup holders 115 Brake fluid 204 – level 204 – warning lamp 204 Brake force display 94 Brake lamp, adaptive, refer to Brake force display 94 Brake lamps– brake force display 94 – replacing bulbs 208 Brake rotors, refer to Corrosion on brake rotors 1...

Refueling To ensure that you always have all the essential data on hand when refueling, we recommend that you fill in the following tables with the spec-ifications and information that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifi-cations. Fuel Engine oil Tire inflation pressure De...