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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Owner’s Manual for the vehicle. With a quick reference guide for your convenience.
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  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 740i 740iL 750iL...
  • Page 4 It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.

  • Page 5: The Individual Vehicle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ls used The individual vehicle ese sections contain vital infor- On buying your BMW, you have de- ation – please read the accom- cided in favor of a model with individu- text passages carefully, both alized equipment and features.
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  • Page 7 (C.B., walkie-talkie, ested by BMW to ensure opti- ham radio, for instance) may cause ex- erformance when installed on tensive damage to the vehicle, compro- hicle.
  • Page 8 US. fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should y Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of stwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000. may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in l and remedy campaign.
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  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Overview Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index...
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com cks and security systems: Parking brake Automatic transmission ctronic vehicle Automatic transmission with mmobilizer Steptronic ntral locking system Turn signal/Headlamp flasher or locks – outside Washer/Wiper system/Rain dio remote control sensor or locks – inside Rear window defroster ggage compartment lid Cruise control...
  • Page 12 Level control system evel control system Vehicle Identification Cellular phone Number Radio reception Care and maintenance: Wheels and tires: The BMW Maintenance ire inflation pressure System ire condition Caring for your car ire replacement Airbags ire rotation Vehicle storage...
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com bags Engine specifications aptive Transmission Control Dimensions ATC) Weights omatic Stability Control plus Capacities raction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta- Electrical system ility Control (DSC) Drive belts dio reception W Active Seat ety belt tensioner P sound system erior rearview mirror with auto- matic dimming feature e Pressure Control (RDC)
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  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ckpit Overview trument cluster icator and warning lamps ltifunction steering wheel MFL) Controls and features zard warning flashers rning triangle st-aid kit ueling el specifications Operation, care e inflation pressure and maintenance Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index...
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  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com dicator lamp for Automatic ability Control plus Traction SC+T)/Dynamic Stability ontrol (DSC) ip odometer heck Control display dometer ervice Interval Display 74, eset button for trip odometer dicator and warning lamps for Fog lamps Battery charge current Engine oil pressure Check Engine lamp...
  • Page 21 Control: hicle and switch off engine im- ly. Check level of oil in engine, as required. If oil level is correct: contact the nearest BMW cen- o not continue driving. The en- ne could be damaged because < quate lubrication.
  • Page 22 Refer to by your BMW center at the earliest pos- 127. sible opportunity. Warning lamp, Dynamic Brake For additional information: Refer to...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com or your information High beam Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher ted. itional information: Refer to 8, 97.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MFL) ular phone: Receive an incoming 6 Horn: The entire surface , initiate dialing and end a call. 7 Cruise control: Activate stored ssing and holding the key for a setting (resume) ger period activates or deactivates 8 Cruise control: Store and acceler- voice input ate (+);...

  • Page 25: First Aid Kit

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ing triangle First-aid kit ard warning triangle is stored Stored between the rear seats. Pull the eath the luggage compartment lever (arrow) and fold the cover forward. e onboard tool holder where it is available.

  • Page 26: Fuel Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fuel specifications Use unleaded gasoline only. Minimum octane requirement: 91 AKI. BMW engines are equipped with knock sensors and will adapt automatically to different octane ratings, provided that the minimum octane requirement (87 AKI) is met.
  • Page 27 In- The inflation pressures in the table ap- tire pressure can otherwise lead ply to tires from BMW-approved manu- amage and accidents. facturers. Your BMW center is familiar eck the inflation pressure of the with these pressures.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 280) 33 (230) 41 (280) US/Canada: 230) 33 (230) 41 (280)
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Locks and security systems: Keys Electronic vehicle immobilizer Central locking system Door locks – outside Radio remote control Door locks – inside Luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment Alarm system Electric power windows Security glass Sliding/Tilt sunroof Adjustments: Seats...
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com mps: Overview king lamps/Low beams trument panel rheostat h beams/Parking lamps g lamps Controls and features erior lamps ading lamps ntrolling the climate pleasant driving: Operation, care omatic climate control ar passenger-area air and maintenance onditioning at heating...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com cement keys ement keys are available exclu- rough your authorized BMW Your BMW center is obligated to hat a person requesting a key is ed to do so since the keys be- a security system (refer to "Elec-...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com the electronics work heart of this system is an elec- chip which is integrated into the he lock mechanism itself is actu- dual-function device, simulta- ly serving as a communications ace designed to allow the security m to maintain a continuous stream able, vehicle-specific signals with ectronic circuitry in the key.

  • Page 33: Manual Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com locks – outside Convenience operating mode You can also use your remote control transmitter to open and close the elec- tric power windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof. > To open: With the door closed, turn the key to the "Unlock"...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com er keys Unlocking and convenience opening mode with a transmitter for remote con- e master keys. Refer to page 30. To release: Press button 1. Press the button once to unlock the Since children might be able to driver's door only;...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com erior lamps and illuminated Opening the luggage compart- r door handles switch on; ment lid - Panic Mode sensor alarm system To open the luggage compartment: es off Press button 3. ch on the interior lamps and illu- g the exterior door handles: Before beginning a trip, be sure cking the car, press button 2.
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com US owners only ansmitter and receiver units com- th part 15 of the FCC (Federal munications Commission) regula- Operation is governed by the fol- LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE liance statement: evice complies with part 15 of the Rules.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ock and open the doors To engage locks unlock the doors together with > Use the central locking system button utton for the central locking sys- to locks all doors at once, or nd then pull each of the release >...
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Manual operation (in the event of electrical failure) Turn the master key to the left in the luggage compartment lock clear to the stop – the luggage compartment lid will open. The luggage compartment is locked again as soon as you close the lid.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Automatic Soft-Close feature To close the luggage compartment lid, merely press it down gently. The clos- ing process will then be carried out au- tomatically. To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the luggage com- partment lid is clear when it is closed, as with all closing procedures.
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com You can store smaller articles in the net on the rear wall of the luggage com- cure your luggage, you may either partment. nets the lashing eyes on the front cor- s and rear wall of the luggage mpartment or the rear wall of the luggage com- tment and the mounting points...
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com m and disarm the alarm he vehicle is locked or unlocked g a key or with the remote con- alarm system is also simulta- armed or disarmed. rior motion sensor is activated 30 seconds after you have fin- cking the car.
  • Page 42 1; the central locking system unlocks the remaining doors. The alarm system is now disarmed. Re- or motion sensor fer the problem to your BMW center. ansmitter and receiver of the inte- otion sensor are located in a trim in the vehicle's headliner.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com e ignition has been switched off: Despite this safety feature, be ex- tremely careful that the closing an continue to operate the path of the window is not obstructed r windows as long as one of the whenever it is closed.
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com urity glass k-resistant security glass 3 Do not apply any self-adhesive la- bels, or labels with tape to the inner lass installed on all side windows surface he rear window is designed to of- 4 Do not apply window tint film to the sistance to breakage and vandal- inner window surface...
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com feature ding/tilt sunroof encounters re- e at a point roughly past the of its travel when it is closing, ing cycle is interrupted and the will open again slightly. espite this safety feature, be ex- mely careful that the closing the sunroof is not obstructed er it is closed.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ng/Tilt sunroof with glass nroof ptions and control procedures are tially the same as those previ- described for the sliding/tilt sun- n order to open the raised roof, the control switch towards n" until the roof has reached the ed position.

  • Page 47: Correct Sitting Posture

    - backward adjustment on height Lumbar support est angle Refer to the BMW comfort seat in the restraint height following column. he head restraint manually by in the desired direction. ead restraints reduce the risk of...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Front passenger's seat adjusted for re- laxed traveling: 1 Adjust the upper backrest section to its extreme rear position 2 Increase the seat cushion tilt 3 Tilt the backrest more 4 Bring the upper backrest section forward.
  • Page 49 "Advanced technol- Correct head restraint height with page 186. switch 2. For information on the lumbar support, refer to the BMW comfort seat on page 47.
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ric steering wheel stment er to make it easier to get into and the car, the steering wheel auto- ally moves into the top position eturns to the driving (memory) po- utomatic feature is controlled by osition of the ignition key and by iver's door.
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com e mirror on the passenger's de features a lens with a more surface than the mirror installed driver's side. When estimating ance between yourself and affic, bear in mind that the ob- lected in the mirror are closer ey appear.
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com t, mirror and steering wheel memory To select a stored setting Driver's door open after unlocking or ignition key in position 1: > Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as desired. Movement stops immediately when one of the seat-adjustment or mem- ory buttons is activated during the...
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com memory nger side exterior mirror tilt tic curb monitor) the mirror selector switch (ar- o the "driver's mirror" position the selector lever is placed in erse," the passenger-side mirror ownward to help the driver or the area directly adjacent to ar during parking (curbs, etc.).
  • Page 54 BMW center can pro- ou with details on the capabilities Car Memory and Key Memory ory functions are available for...

  • Page 55: Child Restraint Systems

    Never thorized BMW center. Have the safety e belt across your neck, do not belt anchorages checked also.<...

  • Page 56: Indicator Lamp

    A system malfunction could prevent the system from responding to an impact occurring within its normal response range. Please have your authorized BMW cen- ter inspect and repair the system as soon as possible.
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com apply tape or stickers or other over the padded steering ub, the instrument panel, the m panels of the front or rear nd the roof pillars or the sides of dliner, or modify them in any nstall a rear-facing child-re- device on the front passenger ehicle is equipped with side air-...
  • Page 58 (arrows) have been cupants – especially children – provided on the rear shelf for attach- d be restrained whenever riding in ment. Ask your BMW center principal to perform the necessary work. s or small children should never Before installing any child-restraint ld on the lap of a passenger.
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com restraint installation Child-safety locks w you to use the safety belts to Insert the key into a rear door lock and child-restraint systems, the belts turn it outward: ar positions feature a special The door can now be opened from the mode.

  • Page 60: Starting Engine

    > Start the engine. Do not press the ac- slightly to help disengage the celerator pedal. dual electrical equipment and ac- Your BMW is equipped with the ries are available for use. convenience starting feature. Simply turn the key to position 3 (starter) nition on and then release it immediately.

  • Page 61: Switching Off Engine

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Switching off engine dle speed is controlled by the Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. computer system. Increased at start-up are normal and The vehicle must be stationary decrease as the engine warms and the selector lever in "Park"...
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, depress the pedal cautiously and slowly while continuing to pull on the release handle. Excessive pressure on the pedal can lead to overbraking and loss of traction at the rear.
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Before exiting the vehicle when the engine is running, place the selector lever in the "Park" or "Neutral" position and apply the parking brake. If you do not, the vehicle can move. Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running.

  • Page 64: Selector Lever Positions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com you select program A, the ATC M – Manual program m automatically adapts to individ- This program is for driving in one gear ving styles and road conditions to (4th gear when D has been selected). de optimal performance with the The transmission then remains in the or lever at position D.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com onic transmission control essage "TRANS. FAILSAFE appears in the Check Control, a fault in the gearshift electronic or in the transmission itself. n still place the selector lever in ions. However, it is possible all gears are available for the s forward drive.

  • Page 66: Range Selection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com teptronic ctor lever positions Range selection P R N D M/S + – A detent prevents inadvertent shifts into some selector lever positions. To re- ing engine lease the shift-lock mechanism, press the button on the front side of the se- ngine can only be started in selec- lector handle (arrow).
  • Page 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com eptronic Park" only when the vehicle is ry. The transmission locks to the rear wheels from turning. verse Reverse" only when the vehicle nary. utral Neutral" only if your journey is ted for a longer period. M/S - Manual mode and Sport Program When you change from "D"...
  • Page 68 If this happens, avoid extreme engine n shifts down to the lowest gear loads and consult the nearest autho- ch is possible, depending on the rized BMW center. ine speed. Do not work in the engine com- partment when a drive gear (for- ward or reverse) is engaged.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com r/Washer system/Rain sensor 0 Wipers retracted The wipers are partially hidden behind the hood. To bring the wipers up into their vertical position (important when changing the blades, or folding up when frost is expected): With the control lever in position 1, switch off the ignition when the wipers are in the parked position.

  • Page 70: Windshield Washer Jets

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com rmal wiper speed Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will the vehicle is stationary, the wip- freeze on the windshield, otherwise vi- witch automatically to intermittent sion could be obscured.
  • Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com e control Press and hold button 1: The vehicle accelerates without pres- sure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system records and maintains the current speed. If, on a downhill gradient, the en- gine braking effect is not suffi- cient, the controlled speed can be ex- ceeded.
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com eactivate the system Do not use cruise control on twist- ing roads, when high traffic den- the cruise control has been can- sity prevents driving at a constant press button 4 again. The indica- speed, when the road surface is slick mp goes off and the memorized (snow, rain, ice), or when the road sur-...
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com display Tachometer ide temperature display side temperature appears in the panel as soon as you turn the key to position 1. n change the units of measure ing and holding down the but- rrow) with the ignition key in po- turning the ignition key to 0.
  • Page 74 W 740i/L 2.6 gallons (10 liters) W 750iL 3.2 gallons (12 liters) ning in the tank. capacity: Refer to page 197.

  • Page 75: Service Interval Display

    The number of illuminated lamps de- creases as the time for your next main- tenance visit approaches. Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSERVICE or INSPECTION. Maintenance is due. Please contact your BMW center for an appointment. Red lamp Maintenance is overdue.
  • Page 76 > LEVEL CONTROL INACTIVE will be displayed consecutively. Please consult the nearest authorized messages remain active until the BMW center. Refer to page 130. nction is corrected. They cannot > SPEED LIMIT ared with CHECK button (1). This is displayed if the programmed LEASE PARKING BRAKE speed limit is exceeded.
  • Page 77 DC has imported the current in- Have the brake pads inspected by n pressure in the tires as the tar- your BMW center. Refer to page 126. alues which the system will > REMOTE KEY BATTERY Change the battery. Refer to to page 94.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com onitor the Check Control he ignition key in position 2, press CK button (1): CK CONTROL OK appears in the case, there are no faults in the ms which are monitored.
  • Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Implausible numbers will not be accepted. Any interruption in current supply will result in the loss of all stored data. After the current supply is restored, you will need to reset the time as well as any additional program data for the inde- pendent ventilation system, distance or speed warning...
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To display the time and date Press the digital clock function key. When the ignition key is in position 0 or removed, the time appears for eight seconds; from ignition key position 1, the time remains in the display.
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com et the time To reset the date the digital clock function key 1 Press the digital clock function key the SET key; the dots in the 2 Press the DATE key. ay start to flash The dots in the display and the word the correct time with the DATE start to flash.
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com nter the time and date after a er loss ss the digital clock function key ots in the display start to flash. er the correct time with the RS + and – MIN + input keys ss the SET key.
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com er the second activation Activating/deactivating switch-on times cedure is the same as that for After pressing the digital-clock function he first activation time, except key, the entered activation times can be press TIME 2 for your selection. activated and deactivated by pressing the keys TIME 1 or TIME 2.
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ct control ble only with ignition key at posi- the keys (AIR ON/AIR OFF) in the nce shown in the illustration.
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Standard displays (no previous data entries required) Page 1 CONSUM 2 Two different aver- age fuel consump- tion calculations RANGE Estimated cruising range SPEED Average speed With previous data entries: d system display (refer to the ementary Owner's Manual) DISTANCE- The remaining...
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Please respond to this warning by refu- eling at once to avoid serious damage to the engine and catalytic converter. When you refuel, the onboard computer registers the additional fuel only when more than 1.5 gallons (5 liters) are added.
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ce remaining to destination To enter the distance quest: Press the keys in the sequence shown C and DIST. in the illustration on the left. s the distance to the destination. The miles flash in the display. e only if the total distance was Enter the distance with keys 0 –...
  • Page 88 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To enter the speed warning threshold Press the keys in the sequence shown in the illustration on the left. The word MPH flashes in the display. Enter the speed warning threshold with the 0 – 9 keys and confirm with the SET key.
  • Page 89 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To cancel with the ignition key at position 1 or 2 A gong and the "CODE – – – –" display prompt the code entry. 1 Use the keys to enter the code number 2 Press the SET key.
  • Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com wish to display all data: ss the control in the turn signal er until "Prog 1" appears in the play ss the SET key. equest: y press the switch in the turn sig- ver for each data request.

  • Page 91: Acoustical Signals

    System malfunctions are indicated by a short, continuous tone and a flashing indicator lamp (indicator lamp only when the system is activated by shifting the transmission into "R"). Switch the system off and consult an authorized BMW center to have the problem corrected.
  • Page 92 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure hey continue to operate effectively. t apply high-pressure spray to the rs for a prolonged period of time. ain an adequate distance of more approx.
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com or lamp We recommend that you deactivate the system for increased traction: The indicator light in the instru- ment cluster goes out shortly af- > When rocking the vehicle or starting er you switch on the ignition. off in deep snow or on loose surfaces page 21.
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com t program he ignition key in position 2, press DC button (arrow). The indicator next to the S comes on. port program should be invoked you wish to have strictly perfor- e-oriented tuning of the running under all operating conditions.
  • Page 95 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Loss of tire pressure If, after a certain period of time, the air pressure has gone down significantly (which is normal for any tire), the mes- sage "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" ap- pears in the Check Control. This alerts you that you should have the tires inflated to the specified pressures as soon as possible.
  • Page 96 Have the tires changed by your tems or electronic devices which have authorized BMW center. the same radio frequency. authorized BMW center has been During the period of the malfunction, d to work with the RDC system the message "TIRE CONTROL INAC- equipped with the necessary TIVE"...

  • Page 97: Instrument Panel Lighting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Instrument panel lighting u can adjust the "Follow-Me- ome" function: The low beams n remain on for a brief period af- park the vehicle if you actuate dlamp flasher.< lamps itional details, refer to page 190. TS ON"...

  • Page 98: Interior Lamps

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com lamps Interior lamps t fog lamps The interior lamps operate automati- cally. A green indicator light appears in the instrument cluster to indicate Switching interior lamps on that the front fog lamps are on. and off high beam is switched on, the fog Press the button (arrow).
  • Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ing lamps ding lamps are located in the ar the interior lamp and in the ey can be switched on and off switch adjacent to each lamp. order to conserve the battery, of the lamps in the vehicle ched off automatically approx.
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  • Page 102 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 101n utomatic air distribution – ght-hand side r supply – right-hand side ecirculated-air mode/Automatic circulated-air control (AUC) r conditioner ear window defroster 70, efrosting the windows and remove ondensation r grill for interior temperature sen- r - please keep clear and unob- ructed r supply –...

  • Page 103: To Defrost Windshield And Door Windows

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com atic air distribution To defrost windshield and door windows The AUTO program as- sumes the adjustment of This program quickly removes istribution and the air supply for ice and condensation from the in addition adapts the tempera- windshield and the side windows.

  • Page 104: Window Defroster

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 103n window defroster Air supply When the rear window defroster In the "AUTO" program, the is activated, the indicator lamp air flow is controlled auto- s on. The rear window defroster matically. AUTO will appear in the dis- hes off automatically.
  • Page 105 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rotary dial 3 allows you to temper the air flow from these outlets by adding heat or cooling as desired: > Turn toward blue – colder > Turn toward red – warmer To adjust the rear compartment vents: Use the rotary dial on the left to close or open the vent for any desired air flow.
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com r passenger-area air conditioning 105n 2 Temperature The rear passengers can adjust the temperature for the ventilation outlets which are positioned above this as de- sired. The figures in the display provide a general indication of interior tempera- ture.

  • Page 107: Steering Wheel Heating

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Steering wheel heating eat heating tches are located at the rear of ter console, beneath the air To activate and cancel the steering wheel heater, press button (arrow) with the ignition key in position 2. The lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in op- eration.
  • Page 108 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ependent ventilation system 107n ystem uses the automatic climate ol system blower to ventilate the nger compartment and reduce in- temperatures while the vehicle is dependent ventilation system is ted via the Multi-Information Dis- MID) or the onboard computer.
  • Page 109 If you have additional questions, t may be assumed that this please consult your BMW center eld transmitter is compatible or call 1-800-355-3515.< Integrated Universal Remote...
  • Page 110 3 Press the desired channel key of the and-held transmitter. Integrated Universal Remote Control three times. If you have additional questions, please consult your BMW center.<...

  • Page 111: Glove Compartment

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ntrol Glove compartment nformation use this BMW Universal Trans- ith any garage door opener that fety "stop" and "reverse" fea- required by federal safety stan- his includes any garage door model manufactured before 1982).

  • Page 112: Center Armrests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Center armrests 111n argeable flashlight ed on the left-hand side of the compartment. res integral overload-protection, an be left in its holder continu- Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted s holder.

  • Page 113: Front Armrest

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com tion of the power rear window passenger side shoulder em telephone r adjustment, front passenger's memory for the front passenger Front armrest Press the button at the front for front/ rear adjustment (arrow 1). Press the side-mounted buttons for access to the storage compartments (arrows 2).

  • Page 114: Cellular Phones

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com p holder Cellular phones 113n are holders for two beverage Handsfree system ners in a tray in the center con- On vehicles with a telephone hookup s well as in the face of the rear the handsfree speaker is positioned in bench near the center seat posi- the headliner.
  • Page 115 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear utton (arrow 1): You can now To open: Press the recess at the top. ashtray upward for removal. To empty: Pull out the unit.

  • Page 116: Rear Foot Rests

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear foot rests 115n Hold or touch the hot cigarette You can detach the footrests to place ighter by the knob only. Holding them in any desired position within the ching it in other areas could result footwell.
  • Page 117 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press the release button (arrow 1) to unlock the cover panel in the luggage e center armrest completely out. compartment. â the Velcro strip holding the Press the detent levers (arrows 2) in- cover in position and place it on ward and fold the cover to the front.
  • Page 118 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 117n e the bag's contents by tightening the strap at the buckle. ore the ski bag, perform the above in reverse sequence. The center st automatically returns to its orig- osition when you fold it back. An unsecured ski bag could lead o loss of vehicle control and in of an accident to personal...

  • Page 119: Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack

    A special luggage system is available as ad correctly, otherwise it can en- an option for your BMW. Please comply the passengers in the event of with the precautions included with the swerving or in a crash.
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  • Page 122 Operation, care hicle Identification and maintenance Number re and maintenance: e BMW Maintenance Owner service procedures ystem ring for your car bags hicle storage Advanced technology ws and regulations: chnical modifications to the...
  • Page 123 Vacuum for the brake system servo unit d surface. This phenomenon is on your BMW is available only when the to as aquaplaning, or hydro- engine is running. When you move the and can lead to partial or com- car with the engine shut off –...
  • Page 124 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 123n parcel tray: t use the rear parcel tray to store or bulky objects. They could a danger to the occupants during ng maneuvers. es hooks: items of clothing from the hooks t they will not obstruct the driver's .
  • Page 125 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com other situations in which the Be sure to comply with the in- not burned, or burns incom- structions above to prevent un- y, such as engaging the starter burned fuel from reaching the catalytic ently or for extended periods, or converter.

  • Page 126: Information For Your Safety

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 125n ng with ABS In driving conditions where there is a loose upper surface together with a ystem becomes operative once subsurface which provides better trac- hicle exceeds a speed of approx. tion (on gravel or snow, for instance), or h (10 km/h).

  • Page 127: Disc Brakes

    If the brake rotors are corroded, they will tend to respond to braking with a pulsating effect which even extended application will fail to cure. We recommend the use of original BMW brake pads and compo- nents, otherwise driving safety can be impaired.<...

  • Page 128: Dynamic Brake Control (Dbc)

    Have the system checked and hen the engine is shut off. repaired at your BMW center as soon allow floor mats, carpets or any as possible. objects to protrude into the area d the accelerator and brake ped- For "Information for your safety"...

  • Page 129: Winter Operation

    –347 (–376). Replace the coolant every four years. Locks BMW door lock deicer can be used to free the locks if they are frozen. This deicer also contains lubricant. After using deicer, treatment with BMW...
  • Page 130 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 129n ng on low-traction road If the ABS does not respond in a critical braking situation and the wheels lock: Reduce the pressure on the brake mooth, gentle pressure to control pedal until the wheels just start to roll ccelerator pedal.

  • Page 131: Level Control System

    Even if the attitude of the vehicle is nor- mal, you should consult the nearest au- he power steering fails, in- thorized BMW center if the warning eased effort will be required to lamp indicates a system fault. vehicle.<...
  • Page 132 BMW val can also generate interfer- This phenomenon assumes the of a low-pitched hum emanating he speaker system.
  • Page 133 0.12 in (3 mm), even though ducing your speed and carefully pro- lly specified minimum tread ceeding to the nearest BMW center or only 0.063 in (1.6 mm). Wear professional tire center, or having the rs appear in the tread at 0.063 in...
  • Page 134 (5,000 km). Consult your rized BMW center for more infor- d you decide to rotate the tires, it ential to comply with the follow- e tires on the same side only,...
  • Page 135 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com on tires and wheels Winter tires: codes will aid you in selecting Q M+S = up to 100 mph (160 km/h) ect tire. T M+S = up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S = up to 130 mph (210 km/h) on radial tires: Codes stamped on light-alloy wheels: mple...

  • Page 136: Snow Chains

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Snow chains 135n ot exceed specified Use narrow-link BMW snow chains on mum speeds summer or winter tires only in pairs and only on the rear wheels. Comply with all Never exceed the maximum...
  • Page 137 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com cations The use of rims and wheel bolts Light-alloy wheel that do not meet the specifications of the original factory-installed equip- ment will affect the safe operation of 7.5Jx16 your vehicle and may cause an accident 8Jx16 and personal injury.
  • Page 138 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 137n To close he release handle and open the Press down lightly on the hood at the locations shown in the illustration (ar- rows) or drop it from approx. 4 inches (10 cm) so that it audibly engages. To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when it is closed, as with all closing...
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  • Page 143: Washer Nozzles

    Use a needle to adjust the nozzles as ginal containers. Store them so required, or have them adjusted at your y are inaccessible to children. authorized BMW center. with the instructions on the ers.< Headlamp washer system Have the nozzles adjusted by your BMW center as required.

  • Page 144: Adding Engine Oil

    However, do not wait until the oil drops s oil will damage the engine. below the lower mark. BMW engines are designed to op- erate without oil additives. The use of additives could lead to damage in some cases. This is also true for the...
  • Page 145 SAE classes. ection of the correct SAE class s on the climatic conditions in a where you drive your BMW. commends the use of oils in sses SAE 0W-X or SAE 5W-X, X" stands for a specification 30, 40 or 50.
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  • Page 147: To Add Coolant

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To add coolant Wait until the engine cools before re- moving the cap from the expansion tank. The needle of the coolant temper- ature gauge in the instrument cluster must be located in the blue zone; other- wise, there is a danger of scalding.
  • Page 148 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 147n Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, t absorbs moisture from the air ime. er to ensure the operating safety brake system, have the brake hanged every two years by your center. Refer also to the Service nty Information Booklet (US mod- to the Warranty and Service Booklet (Canadian models).

  • Page 149: Vehicle Identification Number

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com trol system Vehicle Identification Number steering/Level control In the engine compartment, stamped on the right-hand strut dome (arrow) and on the upper edge of the instrument e engine shut off, loosen the panel on the left side. nut and remove the reservoir e vehicle empty, the fluid level be barely 0.2 in (5 mm) above...
  • Page 150 In response to ct, the BMW Maintenance System Have your BMW center do the ors operating conditions as the maintenance and repair. Your BMW for determining the optimum ser- center is always informed on the latest ntervals for your individual vehicle.
  • Page 151 > Remove dirt and contamination atic car washes. If you do not, (such as insects) by soaking with may occur if the wipers switch BMW Car Shampoo and then rinsing entionally.< with plenty of water > Always use a deicer spray to remove the car which are inaccessible accumulated ice and snow –...
  • Page 152 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 151n nding upon material and type of In coastal regions, high levels of atmo- t (perforation of paint layer), phys- spheric salt and humidity promote cor- resses from sand, road salt, rosion. , etc., can cause corrosion to In tropical zones, temperatures of over extending beneath the finish, start- 1057 (406) in the shade prevail, in...

  • Page 153: Paint Damage

    Paint damage the finish using carnauba or You can touch up small areas of dam- c-based waxes only. age with BMW spray paint or a BMW touch-up stick. t way to determine when the eeds to be waxed is by noting...
  • Page 154 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 153n k-resistant security glass > Do not apply any self-adhering de- cals, adhesive labels or other stickers lass used for the side windows is with tape to the inner window surface ned to provide resistance to >...

  • Page 155: Leather Care

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com he wiper blades with soapy wa- Leather care wiper blades should be re- The leather upholstery used by BMW is wice a year, before and after a natural product of the highest quality, season.
  • Page 156 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 155n Cleaning agents can contain sub- stances that are dangerous or health risks. Therefore, always ly with the warnings and danger es on the package. the doors or windows on your ve- when cleaning the interior. Never your vehicle with solvents or materials not specifically intended application.<...

  • Page 157: Vehicle Storage

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Vehicle storage ations may not be made on ei- Consult your BMW center regarding the wiring or the individual compo- required special procedures if you in- the airbag system. These in- tend to store the vehicle for longer than e padded steering wheel hub, three months.
  • Page 158 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com vehicle 157n Do not remove the protective lens and avoid staring directly at the red beam for extended periods al hours), as inflammation of the result.<...
  • Page 159 If the filler cap is subse- d by your BMW center at the quently tightened, the indicator should possible opportunity. extinguish within a few days.<...
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  • Page 162: Operation, Care And Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 161n placement procedures: Overview board tool kit ndshield wiper blades mps and bulbs mote control Controls and features anging tires tery case of electrical Operation, care lfunction: el filler door and maintenance ding/Tilt sunroof sistance, giving and eiving: Owner service procedures...
  • Page 163 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com shield wiper blades Use only wiper blades approved BMW.< Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield before you turn the ignition to position 1 or 2.< d the wiper away from hield: h on the ignition.
  • Page 164 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 163n Whenever working on the electri- cal system, switch off the electri- cessory you are working on or nnect the cable from the negative nal of the battery. Failure to do this result in short circuits. event injuries and damage, comply ny instructions provided by the manufacturer.<...

  • Page 165: Xenon Lamps

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ve the cover Xenon lamps ff the connector at the bulb The service life of these bulbs is very h the wire clamp long and the probability of a failure is ce the bulb very low, provided that they are not in the opposite order of work.

  • Page 166: Turn Signals

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 165n turn signals t bulb e a screwdriver to pry out the lamp he rear edge ply gentle pressure to the bulb le turning it to the left to remove. Front fog lamps H3 bulb, 55 watt 1 Use a screwdriver to release the fog lamp retainer (arrow)

  • Page 167: License Plate Lamps

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com he upper handle to fold down License plate lamps de panel in the luggage com- 5 watt bulb 1 Apply a screwdriver to the narrow you have found the lamp holder side of the lamp to pry it out e defective bulb, push it gently 2 Replace the bulb.
  • Page 168 1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to pry the lamp out handle lamps 2 Remove the reflector e contact your BMW center in the 3 Replace the bulb. of a malfunction.
  • Page 169 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com en the two screws (arrows) and New transmitter ve the cover. If you place a new transmitter into ser- tery type and its installation po- vice (either a replacement or an addi- e stamped into the base of the tional transmitter), it must be initialized: compartment.
  • Page 170 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 169n To prevent unauthorized use of the ransmitter, surrender only the and ignition key or the spare key to page 30) for valet parking).<...

  • Page 171: What You Will Need

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com the jack on a firm support sur- place wooden blocks or similar under the jack. If this is done, might not be able to reach its port capacity because of the height. Do not lie under the vehi- art the engine when the vehicle orted by the jack - risk of fatal What you will need...
  • Page 172 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 171n edure 5 Loosen lug bolts 1/2 turn 6 Position the jack at the jacking point ead carefully and comply with the closest to the flat tire (refer to the fety precautions on the preceding arrow on the sill trim) so that the jack base is vertically below the ecure the vehicle against rolling:...
  • Page 173 When light-alloy wheels other than ck and correct the air pressure Original BMW light-alloy wheels are fit- oon as possible. ted to the car, it may be necessary to use different lug bolts.
  • Page 174 BMW 750iL tact with your eyes, your skin, or your batteries are installed in the BMW clothing. . They are located in the luggage Battery acid is extremely corro- artment behind the right side trim sive.

  • Page 175: Charging The Battery

    (terminal) in the en- gine compartment (refer to "Jump-start- ing" on page 179). On the BMW 750iL, there is an auto- matic switch between the two batteries during charging. Before performing any work on e condition –...
  • Page 176 If you do e protective function of the safety y terminal is no longer ensured. rs and disposal may only be per- BMW 740i/L: When removing the bat- d by specially-trained personnel.< tery, disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
  • Page 177 If the fuse fails repeatedly, refer the compartment (refer to next problem to your BMW center for repair. e for continuous positive current ed in a separate fuse box above ery. If this fuse is defective, refer...
  • Page 178 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 177n ve the sound insulation material htly to the side. of the fuses, their respective am- atings and the equipment in their s is provided on the rear of the rim.

  • Page 179: Sliding/Tilt Sunroof

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Sliding/Tilt sunroof he knob with the fuel pump Manual operation 1 Remove the interior lamp (refer to page 166). Reach into the opening and push out the panel 2 Remove the plug (arrow) and use the Allen wrench from the onboard tool kit (refer to page 162) to turn the slid- ing/tilt sunroof in the desired direc-...
  • Page 180 BMW vehicle's engine or bodywork (for in- i/L as an example. For the BMW stance, the nuts on the strut dome. iL: Refer to "Engine compart- Refer to the arrows in the illustration nt"...
  • Page 181 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ng the vehicle ting Rear: Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on ew-in tow fitting is stored in the the cover panel to remove. d tool kit; be sure that it remains ehicle at all times. This fitting is Screw the tow fitting in until it bot- d for installation in the tow toms firmly.
  • Page 182 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 181n ng a vehicle with automatic mission ce selector lever in position N wing speed: x. 45 mph (70 km/h) wing distance: x. 95 miles (150 km) ve the ignition key at position 1 to ure that the brake lamps, turn sig- s, horn and windshield wipers re- n operative, and to prevent the...
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  • Page 184 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 183n bags Overview aptive Transmission Control ATC ) omatic Stability Control plus raction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta- Controls and features ility Control (DSC) dio reception W Active Seat ety belt tensioner P sound system Operation, care arview mirror with automatic and maintenance immer...
  • Page 185 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com bags located under the marked nflate and unfold in a matter of a iseconds. In this process they ough the rated breaking points pholstered covers or press them e the inflation process must be instantaneous, it is necessarily anied by a certain amount of ig- nd inflation noise.
  • Page 186 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ASC+T/DSC 185n cognizing traffic conditions, ATC Precision sensors monitor the number etain maximum driving comfort. of revolutions of the wheels. When stance, the system recognizes equipped with DSC, they also monitor and-go traffic and then proceeds steering angle, lateral acceleration, n second gear until it encounters brake pressure and the movement of...

  • Page 187: Bmw Active Seat

    Antenna system employs FM antennas integrated within The Active Seat is an advanced devel- window to provide three sepa- opment in BMW seats. These seats are rces for receiving broadcast engineered with orthopedic consider- An integral processor automati- ations so that you will be less fatigued...

  • Page 188: Dsp Sound System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ety belt tensioner DSP sound system 187n afety belt tensioner responds to The DSP Professional premium sound ons by tightening the belts to en- system features a special amplifier hat occupants remain firmly posi- combined with Digital Sound Process- d in their seats.
  • Page 189 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com dimmer misolid reacts chemically to this al current, thus providing infi- ariable dimming of the mirror chromic technology). ult, it is no longer necessary to mirror manually, and the driver ntain full concentration on traf-...
  • Page 190 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 189n every wheel, there are antennas in ody which receive the signals from r wheels. A central electronics m evaluates the quadruple signals it receives and forwards any ges. DC provides an important contri- n to driving safety.
  • Page 191 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com amps provide significantly-im- visibility, especially during ad- eather conditions and driving ns (driving at night in heavy rain gh road repair areas where e no lanemarkers, for instance). s with xenon lamps are ed with automatic-dynamic mp range control.
  • Page 192 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com hield 191n onal benefits: ar vision in adverse weather con- ons, resulting in enhanced driving s glare when driving in the rain at...
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  • Page 194 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 193n gine specifications Overview mensions ights pacities ctrical system Controls and features ve belts Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index...
  • Page 195 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW 740i/L BMW 750iL 268.4 (4398) 328.2 (5379) 5700 5000 310 (420) 361 (490) 3900 3900 10.0 10.0 3.26/3.62 (82.7/92.0) 3.11/3.35 (79/85) Digital-electronic engine-management system...
  • Page 196 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 195n given in inches (mm). dia.: BMW 740iL/750iL 40.0 ft (12.2 m), BMW 740i 38.1 ft (11.6 m)
  • Page 197 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BMW 740i BMW 740iL BMW 750iL tank of fuel, options not included) 4255 (1930) 4289 (1945) 4549 (2065) 5313 (2410) 5347 (2425) 5606 (2545) 2590 (1175) 2602 (1180) 2690 (1220) 2910 (1320) 2933 (1330)
  • Page 198 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 197n Notes approx. 22.5 (approx. 85) – BMW 740i/L Fuel specification: Refer to approx. 25.1 (approx. 95) – BMW 750iL page approx. 2.6 (approx. 10.0) – BMW 740i/L approx. 3.2 (approx. 12.0) – BMW 750iL approx.
  • Page 199 K x 1635 mpressor K x 1004 50iL erator – power steering K x 1045 pump – air conditioner ssor K x 1190 u can obtain Original BMW rts and Accessories, as well as onal advice from your autho- center.<...
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  • Page 202 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 201n Everything from A to Z Initial overview Owner service procedures from A to Z Controls and features Operation, care and maintenance Owner service procedures Advanced technology Technical data Index...
  • Page 203 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Battery change, radio remote Catalytic converter circulated- control Cellular phone Battery charge current Center (high-mount) brake Battery, discharged lamp Battery, removal and Central locking system installation Central locking system, Belts button control, Beverage holders Changing a wheel Blower Charge indicator lamp...
  • Page 204 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 203n Emergency deactivation of Footwell lamps, bulb the alarm system replacement mps, bulb Emergency release For wheelslip control, refer doors to ASC+T/DSC cy release fuel filler door Front armrest mote luggage compartment Front seat adjustment Fuel sliding/tilt sunroof Fuel consumption...
  • Page 205 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Load-securing devices Locking and unlocking the Maintenance 74, doors Malfunction displays ntrol Locks, care Manually controlled nsor Low beam headlamps, bulb recirculated-air irror, replacement Master key Low beams Memory 51, witch Low-fuel warning lamp MFL (Multi-function steering Lug bolts wheel)
  • Page 206 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 205n Rear window blind Securing cargo Rear window defroster Selector lever, automatic s Manuel Rear-seat control transmission 62, Front passenger's seat Service and Warranty stment Onboard computer Information Booklet Radio Service Interval Display luid Rear window blind Telephone...
  • Page 207 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Windshield washer Reservoir capacity Vanity mirrors Windshield washer nozzle Vehicle battery adjustment Vehicle identification ure 26, Windshield wiper blades, Vehicle Identification trol replacing Number Windshield wipers Vehicle storage Windshield, defrosting Ventilation outlet, Winter operation ventilation Winter tires Ventilation, draft-free...
  • Page 208 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Owner service procedures from A to Z 207n Fuel filler door, Luggage compartment manual release after lamps, bulb Adding brake fluid Defrosting, windows electrical fault replacement Adding engine coolant Difficult steering Fuses, replacing Luggage compartment lid, Adding engine oil Doors, manual operation...
  • Page 209 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com A to Z voir, r nozzle acing...
  • Page 210 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ueling description, refer to page nation Minimum or rated performance or enhanced mance ne oil description, refer to page pace between the marks on the ck corresponds to approx. S quarts (1 liter). nflation pressures Summer Winter...
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