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745i 745Li 760i 760Li Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and famil- iarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also con- tains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
Controls 3 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 218. Using this Owner's Manual 4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects At a glance 10 Cockpit 17 Control Center 26 Voice command Controls 34 Opening and closing 46 Adjustments 58 Transporting children safely 62 Driving 81 Everything under control 91 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 100 Lamps 103 A congenial climate 112 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 122 Things to remember when driving Navigation 130 Starting navigation system 132 Destination entry 139 Destination guidance 145 What to do if … Entertainment 148 On/off, tone 152 Radio 158 CD Compact Disc 160 CD changer 163 TV 165 DVD changer Communications 174 Using the phone in your vehicle 182 BMW Assist Mobility 186 Refueling 188 Wheels and tires 194 Under the hood 198 Maintenance 200 Rules and regulations 201 Replacing components 209 Giving and receiving assistance Reference 214 Technical data 218 Everything from A to Z
Notes 4 Notes Using this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a con- venient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fastest way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. For a brief initial overview, please refer to the first chapter. Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, please remember to make certain that the new owner receives this Owner's Manual; it is an important part of the vehicle. Additional sources of information If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. You can find information on BMW, e.g. technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and seri- ous damage to the vehicle. < Marks the end of a specific item of infor- mation. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. * Indicates special equipment, country- specific equipment and optional extras when available. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions. {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system. Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 56. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW center. Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Man- ual for information on a particular part or assembly. These sections contain information on using the voice command system.
5 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Your individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individual- ized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descrip- tions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. Should your BMW be equipped with fea- tures or accessories not described in this Owner's Manual, please consult the enclosed Supplementary Owner's Man- ual(s). Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state- of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omis- sions be entirely ruled out. You are there- fore asked to appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual. For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-perfor- mance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspond- ingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of conse- quential damage and the related safety risks.< 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 optimized perfor- mance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for dam- age resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
Notes 6 similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Refer to your BMW cen- ter for additional information.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automo- tive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.< Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publica- tion thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following war- ranties: – New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty – Federal Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warran- ties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
7 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti- fying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675- 1227, Telephone (800) 831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424- 9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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