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Overview

Controls and features

Operation, care

and maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Index

Advanced technology

183

Repairs

Index

Overview

Controls

Car care

Technology

Data

Airbags

184

Adaptive Transmission Control

(ATC )

184

Automatic Stability Control plus

Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC)

185

Radio reception

186

BMW Active Seat

186

Safety belt tensioner

187

DSP sound system

187

Rearview mirror with automatic

dimmer

188

Tire Pressure Control (RDC)

189

Xenon lamps

190

Water and dirt repelling

windshield

191

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Summary of Contents for 740i SEDAN

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for the vehicle With a quick reference guide for your convenience Contents A Z All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

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Page 4: ...wner 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...

Page 5: ...or Key Memory Refer to 3 The individual vehicle On buying your BMW you have de cided in favor of a model with individu alized equipment and features This Owner s Manual describes all models and equipm...

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Page 7: ...items are available from all enters Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephon...

Page 8: ...elephone 201 307 4000 may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in l and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in dealer or BMW of North America Inc the Auto...

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Page 10: ...and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 9n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data All manuals and user guides a...

Page 11: ...engine 60 Parking brake 61 Automatic transmission 62 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Turn signal Headlamp flasher 68 Washer Wiper system Rain sensor 68 Rear window defroster 70 Cruise contro...

Page 12: ...n 133 Wheel and tire combinations 134 Winter tires 135 now chains 135 Approved wheel and tire specifications 136 Under the hood Hood 137 Engine compartment 138 Washer fluids 142 Washer nozzles 142 Eng...

Page 13: ...186 W Active Seat 186 ety belt tensioner 187 P sound system 187 erior rearview mirror with auto matic dimming feature 188 e Pressure Control RDC 189 non lamps 190 ter and dirt repelling windshield 191...

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Page 16: ...n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ckpit 16 trument cluster 18 icator and warning lamps 20 ltifunction steering wheel MFL 23 zard warning flashers 24 rning triangle 24 st aid k...

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Page 20: ...odometer 72 heck Control display 75 dometer 72 ervice Interval Display 74 149 eset button for trip odometer 72 dicator and warning lamps for Fog lamps 22 Battery charge current 20 Engine oil pressure...

Page 21: ...unning and the Stop ENGINE SS message appears in the 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 conti...

Page 22: ...er to 125 ABS warning lamp for Canadian models Automatic Stability Control plus Traction ASC T Dynamic Stability Control DSC SC T DSC has been switched off s been deactivated because of a nction In th...

Page 23: ...or your information High beam Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher ted itional information Refer to 8 97 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 24: ...phone k t forward and reverse for CD and sette modes dio Telephone Volume dio Telephone Search forward or ion keys or scroll in the phone k t forward and reverse for CD and sette modes 6 Horn The ent...

Page 25: ...ll the lever arrow and fold the cover forward Some of the articles in the first aid kit may be used within a limited time only For this reason check the ex piration dates of each of the items regu lar...

Page 26: ...ly after efueling A loose or missing cap ctivate the Check Engine lamp Use unleaded gasoline only Minimum octane requirement 91 AKI BMW engines are equipped with knock sensors and will adapt automatic...

Page 27: ...specifications The inflation pressures in the table ap ply to tires from BMW approved manu facturers Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures Higher pressures may be specified for tires from o...

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Page 29: ...ectric power windows 42 Security glass 43 Sliding Tilt sunroof 44 Adjustments Seats 46 Steering wheel 49 Mirrors 50 Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 51 Car Memory Key Memory 53 Passenger safety s...

Page 30: ...rolling the climate pleasant driving omatic climate control 100 ar passenger area air onditioning 105 at heating 106 ering wheel heating 106 ar window blind 107 ependent ventilation ystem 107 bin conv...

Page 31: ...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 ehicle immobilizer on page 31 All manuals and user g...

Page 32: ...erving 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 The m will not release the ignition fue...

Page 33: ...rol 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 position and hold it To close With the door closed tu...

Page 34: ...ressed and lock th the remote control no longer ons ge the battery Refer to page 168 Unlocking and convenience opening mode To release Press button 1 Press the button once to unlock the driver s door...

Page 35: ...the is locked o deactivates the interior motion of the alarm system refer to 1 Opening the luggage compart ment lid Panic Mode To open the luggage compartment Press button 3 Before beginning a trip be...

Page 36: ...S LX8FZVE liance statement evice complies with part 15 of the Rules Operation is subject to the ing two conditions s device may not cause harmful in erence and device must accept any interfer e receiv...

Page 37: ...ently locked out of the vehicle the driver s door lock button will not engage as long as the door is open When the vehicle is moving do not lock the doors with safety lock buttons since the doors woul...

Page 38: ...This feature can be to prevent unauthorized access to ggage compartment when you nder the door and ignition key re page 30 for valet parking for in e Manual operation in the event of electrical failu...

Page 39: ...gage com partment lid is clear when it is closed as with all closing procedures Operate the vehicle only when the lug gage compartment lid is completely closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could penetrate...

Page 40: ...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 er the rear parcel tray You can store smaller articles in the n...

Page 41: ...e again Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp on the top of the instrument panel flashes continu ously The system is armed The indicator lamp flashes during arming door s the hood or luggage comp...

Page 42: ...sor whenever dren or animals are left in the icle windows and or sunroof are left n Emergency deactivation procedure If the car is locked and it is not possible to disarm the system in the normal mann...

Page 43: ...osing path of the window is not obstructed whenever it is closed Otherwise an object might not touch the contact strip in some situations with very thin ob jects for instance You can override this saf...

Page 44: ...ons ding this inner glass surface film film is not scratch resistant id contact with sharp objects ch may break through or cut the an the glass with water If ineffec you may use regular household dow...

Page 45: ...ay ensured in some situations with n objects for instance You can e this safety feature by pressing ch beyond the resistance point ding it Lifting opening closing From ignition key position 1 press th...

Page 46: ...eadliner retracts The headliner will then automati emain in its retracted position but e repositioned as desired Power loss or malfunction After interruptions in electrical supply when the battery is...

Page 47: ...reduce strain on the spinal column sit all the way back in the seat and rest your back fully against the backrest Ideal sitting posture is achieved with your head extending from your spine in a strai...

Page 48: ...46 ng the upper backrest section for d until your shoulders enjoy firm port Front passenger s seat adjusted for re laxed traveling 1 Adjust the upper backrest section to its extreme rear position 2 I...

Page 49: ...headed Advanced technol page 186 1 Backrest angle 2 Head restraint height 3 Lumbar support The head restraint extends automati cally whenever a passenger fastens the safety belt at one of the rear sea...

Page 50: ...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 You can make the settings of your vehicle in such a ma...

Page 51: ...ally defrosted e ignition key is in position 2 Inside rearview mirror with automatic dimming feature This mirror automatically responds to light ambient light and headlamp glare by dimming through an...

Page 52: ...out 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 adjustm...

Page 53: ...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 deactivate this automatic fea t...

Page 54: ...horized BMW center can pro ou with details on the capabilities Car Memory and Key Memory ms ory functions are available for er s seat ering wheel erior mirrors omatic climate control You will see this...

Page 55: ...the elt s restraint effectiveness is d if the belt is worn loosely Expectant mothers should always wear their safety belts taking care to position the lap belt against the lower hips where it will no...

Page 56: ...2 System operational The indicator lamp comes on briefly then goes out System malfunction The indicator lamp fails to come on The indicator lamp comes on briefly before going out and then lighting up...

Page 57: ...n to lean out hild s seat in the direction of the therwise serious injuries could the airbag is triggered hen all these guidelines are fol here is still a small residual risk es to the face hands and...

Page 58: ...e the risk of injury to children Always read and fol low the instructions that come with the system If the child restraint of your choice re quires the use of a tether strap three fastening points arr...

Page 59: ...h of the belt from tia reel mechanism Allow the etract somewhat and engage kle Then tighten the belt around d restraint The belt is now Comply with the instructions d by the manufacturer of the strain...

Page 60: ...uipment and accesso re available for use arting engine Before starting Press the parking brake pedal Place the selector lever of the auto matic transmission in P or N Do not allow the engine to run in...

Page 61: ...harg ays switch off any electrical de ot in use as well as the ignition e vehicle is not being driven Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 The vehicle must be stationary and the selector lever in...

Page 62: ...e 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 lo...

Page 63: ...apply the parking brake If you do not the vehicle can move Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running An unattended vehicle with a running engine represents a potential safety hazard P P...

Page 64: ...s or mountain travel for ce etails concerning ATC please re the chapter titled Advanced nology on page 184 M Manual program This program is for driving in one gear 4th gear when D has been selected Th...

Page 65: ...or lever in ions However it is possible all gears are available for the s forward drive appens avoid extreme engine nd consult the nearest autho MW center o not work in the engine com rtment when a dr...

Page 66: ...tions To re lease the shift lock mechanism press the button on the front side of the se lector handle arrow While the vehicle is stationary and before shifting out of Park or Neutral depress the footb...

Page 67: ...ast the in resistance point at the full position M S Manual mode and Sport Program When you change from D to M S the Sport program is activated This is indi cated by D S in the gear display This posit...

Page 68: ...ed Electronic transmission control module If the TRANS FAILSAFE PROG mes sage appears in the Check Control there is a malfunction in the transmis sion system You can still place the selector lever in...

Page 69: ...the windshield before you turn the ig nition key to position 1 or 2 For changing the wiper blades refer to page 162 1 Interval time or rain sensor You can set the wipe interval to 4 stages with rotary...

Page 70: ...to the wind without activating the wipers dlamp washers y are on the headlamps will also aned every fifth time you activate utomatic windshield washer Do not use the washers if there is any danger tha...

Page 71: ...m 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 Speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if...

Page 72: ...ton 4 again The indica mp goes off and the memorized d is canceled Do not use cruise control on twist ing roads when high traffic den sity prevents driving at a constant speed when the road surface is...

Page 73: ...efly ning is repeated whenever the ature goes to at least 437 and then drops to 37 57 again e ice warning does not alter the ct that surface ice can form at atures above 37 57 36 on or shaded road sur...

Page 74: ...on there are x W 740i L 2 6 gallons 10 liters W 750iL 3 2 gallons 12 liters ning in the tank capacity Refer to page 197 n operating conditions such as encountered in mountainous ar may cause the need...

Page 75: ...onditions ng coolant level Refer to 46 Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps de creases as the time for your next main tenance visit approaches Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSE...

Page 76: ...es 74 146 STOP ENGINE OILPRESS Oil pressure too low Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine immedi ately Refer to page 20 CHECK BRAKE FLUID Indicates that brake fluid is down to roughly minimum lev...

Page 77: ...ER LIGHTS CK HIGHBEAMS CK BACKUP LAMPS tive bulb or circuit Refer to s 163 176 or consult an autho BMW center S FAILSAFE PROG e consult the nearest authorized center Refer to pages 64 67 CHECK BRAKE L...

Page 78: ...ls Car care Technology Data onitor the Check Control he ignition key in position 2 press CK button 1 CK CONTROL OK appears in the y case there are no faults in the ms which are monitored All manuals a...

Page 79: ...are ed in the Supplementary s Manual 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 wi...

Page 80: ...tal 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 Press the DATE key with the tim...

Page 81: ...e correct time with the S and MIN input keys rm your entry by pressing the ey To reset the date 1 Press the digital clock function key 2 Press the DATE key The dots in the display and the word DATE st...

Page 82: ...ey The clock starts er the date with the DAY ONTH and YEAR input keys ss the SET key Independent ventilation system To enter activation times You can preselect two different activa tion times for the...

Page 83: ...on the left e second activation time follow ame key sequence and press 2 key for your selection Activating deactivating switch on times After pressing the digital clock function key the entered activ...

Page 84: ...airs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ct control ble only with ignition key at posi the keys AIR ON AIR OFF in the nce shown in the illustration All manuals and user guides at all guid...

Page 85: ...ways enter data with the vehi cle parked stationary The onboard computer starts its calculations as soon as the vehicle starts to move You can also use the remote control unit to select information fo...

Page 86: ...over the preceding es 30 kilometers as a reference equest the keys in the sequence shown illustration ge of under 31 miles 50 kilome s displayed in the Check Control instrument cluster Please respond...

Page 87: ...n the sequence shown in the illustration on the left The miles flash in the display Enter the distance with keys 0 9 and confirm with the SET key Use the CLR key to make corrections Press once to dele...

Page 88: ...o med speed warning threshold to the system for repeat warnings 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 di...

Page 89: ...ke corrections of the en umbers with the CLR key 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 th...

Page 90: ...re Technology Data 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 All...

Page 91: ...while the distance to an obstruc tion in the rear is indicated by a deeper tone As the distance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals be tween the tones become shorter A continuous tone...

Page 92: ...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 a...

Page 93: ...e with conventional unregulated ransfer We recommend that you deactivate the system for increased traction When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces or when driving wi...

Page 94: ...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 itch to auto...

Page 95: ...er the vehicle is driven 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...

Page 96: ...ction for brief periods be cause of interference from outside sys tems or electronic devices which have the same radio frequency During the period of the malfunction the message TIRE CONTROL INAC TIVE...

Page 97: ...itional details refer to page 190 TS ON warning on key position 0 a message in the Check Control after the door is opened if the head ave not been switched off e driving light switch dlamps are automa...

Page 98: ...erior lamps operate automati cally Switching interior lamps on and off Press the button arrow If you want the interior lamps to remain off continuously maintain pressure on the button for approximatel...

Page 99: ...r 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 tes after the ignition key is o pos...

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Page 102: ...t hand side 104 ecirculated air mode Automatic circulated air control AUC 103 r conditioner 103 ear window defroster 70 103 efrosting the windows and remove ondensation 103 r grill for interior temper...

Page 103: ...individual re quirements You can direct w onto the windows toward er body and into the footwell To defrost windshield and door windows This program quickly removes ice and condensation from the windsh...

Page 104: ...son You can set uncontrolled heater output at up to 907 326 Full g output is available from the air tioner down to 607 166 Air supply In the AUTO program the air flow is controlled auto matically AUTO...

Page 105: ...is not directed straight at you 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 rea...

Page 106: ...comfortable setting whether the air conditioner is operating or not When you start the vehicle the system en sures that the selected temperature is achieved as quickly as possible It then maintains th...

Page 107: ...ress 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 If you have a multi function steering wheel without steering...

Page 108: ...e ventilation cycle or you witch the system on and off manu ith the ignition key at position 1 the system uses a substantial nt of electrical current you should n from activating it twice in suc on wi...

Page 109: ...rsal Remote Checking for the conversion code To determine whether the original hand held transmitter is provided with a conversion code system you may ei ther read the instructions for the original ha...

Page 110: ...fety precautions on page 108 When programming the Integrated Uni versal Remote Control consult the in structions for the specific device For using the Integrated Universal Remote Control with a conver...

Page 111: ...subject to wing two conditions As defined egulations this device must not mful interference and must be d against interference from ex ources to prevent unauthorized ertent activation To open Pull th...

Page 112: ...overload protection an be left in its holder continu Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted s holder Failure to comply with recaution could lead to overcharg d damage Rear ar...

Page 113: ...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 comp...

Page 114: ...the face of the rear bench near the center seat posi en press against the upper re apply pressure and slide back to Handsfree system On vehicles with a telephone hookup the handsfree speaker is posit...

Page 115: ...pty utton arrow 1 You can now ashtray upward for removal Rear To open Press the recess at the top To empty Pull out the unit 380de063 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 116: ...ly Holding ching it in other areas could result ns garette lighter remains opera when the ignition key has been ved For this reason children d never be left in the car unat d You can detach the footre...

Page 117: ...ore loading the ski bag the nter armrest must be com owered Press the release button arrow 1 to unlock the cover panel in the luggage compartment Press the detent levers arrows 2 in ward and fold the...

Page 118: ...e 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 vehi...

Page 119: ...option for your BMW Please comply with the precautions included with the installation instructions Because roof racks raise the center of gravity of the car when loaded they ex ercise a major effect...

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Page 122: ...e hood od 137 gine compartment 138 sher fluids 142 sher nozzles 142 gine oil 143 olant 146 ake fluid 147 for power steering evel control system 148 hicle Identification Number 148 re and maintenance e...

Page 123: ...ong service life later on k in the separate parking brake apply the parking brake lightly oasting to a standstill at a traffic or instance provided that traf itions allow you to do so d corrosion repe...

Page 124: ...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 In order to avoid personal inju urin...

Page 125: ...ter Otherwise there is danger of overheating and damage to the cata lytic converter Extreme temperatures occur at the catalytic converter on this and every catalyst equipped vehicle Heat shields are i...

Page 126: ...ress the brake pedal with ant pressure Keep the brake pedal Do not pump the brakes In driving conditions where there is a loose upper surface together with a subsurface which provides better trac tion...

Page 127: ...tendency for corrosion of the rotors and accumulation of contamina tion on the brake pads This occurs be cause the minimal pressure which must be exerted by the pads to clean the ro tors by brake app...

Page 128: ...llow floor mats carpets or any objects to protrude into the area d the accelerator and brake ped d obstruct their movement Dynamic Brake Control DBC If you apply the brakes rapidly this sys tem automa...

Page 129: ...by preparations on the vehicle itself to ensure that your vehicle operation through the winter remains safe and trouble free Coolant Be sure that the coolant mixture is kept at the year round ratio o...

Page 130: ...ntain vehicle stability teering response If the ABS does not respond in a critical braking situation and the wheels lock Reduce the pressure on the brake pedal until the wheels just start to roll agai...

Page 131: ...eck Control there is a malfunction in the level con trol system Stop and inspect the vehicle If it is riding significantly lower in the rear than in the front or if it is sitting at an incline left re...

Page 132: ...dings and al obstructions can all lead to un able reception interference re ess of how well the vehicle sound m is operating tic factors such as intense solar ion fog rain and snow can also ere with r...

Page 133: ...he vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not ex ceeded Overloading can lead to over heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires The ultimate result can assume...

Page 134: ...tion are likely to be recap by any increase in the service life tires which might be realized Ro should always be carried out at intervals with a maximum of miles 5 000 km Consult your rized BMW cente...

Page 135: ...hes ting ZR tires ating R on ZR tires 235 60 R 16 100W Winter tires Q M S up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S up to 130 mph 210 km h Codes stamped on light alloy wheels Protect v...

Page 136: ...splay a perceptible loss in ability to cope with winter driving tions once the tread wears to be 16 in 4 mm and should thus be ced ly with the specified tire inflation ures and be sure to have the and...

Page 137: ...he original factory installed equip ment will affect the safe operation of your vehicle and may cause an accident and personal injury Never mix tires of different design such as steel belted radials w...

Page 138: ...llustration 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 procedure...

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Page 143: ...inaccessible to children with the instructions on the ers Windshield washer The spray from the nozzles should be directed so as to ensure effective cleaning even at high speeds Use a needle to adjust...

Page 144: ...dding engine oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower mark before adding oil However do not wait until the oil drops below the lower mark BMW engines are designed to op erate witho...

Page 145: ...ur BMW commends the use of oils in sses SAE 0W X or SAE 5W X X stands for a specification 30 40 or 50 ils may be used for driving in all temperatures e using SAE class 10W X you ntinue to drive for sh...

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Page 147: ...four years 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 blu...

Page 148: ...n Booklet US mod to the Warranty and Service Booklet Canadian models fluid is toxic and damages the ve s paint Always store brake fluid in iginal containers Keep the con s tightly closed and out of re...

Page 149: ...level be barely 0 2 in 5 mm above en bottom the fluid level if required Al e Pentosin CHF 11S the reservoir cap and tighten rled nut Make sure the cover is y seated In the engine compartment stamped o...

Page 150: ...every 2 years since oil deteriorates ime regardless of use Service and Warranty Information Booklet US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Please refer to the Service and War ran...

Page 151: ...e and the vehicle s sur ate distance and excessive e can damage or weaken the making it more susceptible to uent attack In addition mois uld penetrate to vehicle compo eading to long term damage When...

Page 152: ...flaking separation in p coat ustrial areas deposits of flue dust oily soot precipitation containing dioxide acid rain and other envi ental pollutants will damage the inish unless adequate care is pro...

Page 153: ...Warranty Information Booklet US models or of the Warranty and Ser vice Guide Booklet Canadian models Damage caused by flying stones scratches etc must be touched up without delay to prevent rust from...

Page 154: ...or the interior glass sur film is not scratch resistant For reason do not touch the glass h sharp objects which could dam the film an the glass with clean water If essary you may also use regular seho...

Page 155: ...care products is ailable from your BMW center Leather care The leather upholstery used by BMW is a natural product of the highest quality processed using state of the art meth ods to ensure that it wi...

Page 156: ...e 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...

Page 157: ...er or modify them in y Do not attempt to remove or le the steering wheel re compliance with official egulations entrust disposal of generators to an authorized enter ssional attempts to service the co...

Page 158: ...Controls Car care Technology Data vehicle Do not remove the protective lens and avoid staring directly at the red beam for extended periods al hours as inflammation of the uld result All manuals and u...

Page 159: ...misfire When urs you should reduce speed sult the nearest BMW center as possible Severe engine misfire y a short period of time can se damage emission control com especially the catalytic con When the...

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Page 162: ...iew Controls Car care Technology Data placement procedures board tool kit 162 ndshield wiper blades 162 mps and bulbs 163 mote control 168 anging tires 170 tery 173 ses 176 case of electrical lfunctio...

Page 163: ...pletely out on the wiper blade at an angle ull the release spring arrow he wiper blade down and un it toward the windshield he wiper blade past the wiper oward the top a new wiper blade and apply ure...

Page 164: ...esult in short circuits event injuries and damage comply ny instructions provided by the manufacturer The illustration shows the left hand side of the engine compartment Release the lamp cover 1 Low b...

Page 165: ...move mulated ice and snow never scraper Xenon lamps The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low provided that they are not switched on and off an unusual...

Page 166: ...Use a screwdriver to release the fog lamp retainer arrow 2 Pull the fog lamp out toward the front 3 Release and remove the cover on the rear of the lamp assembly 4 Remove the plug 5 Detach the wire c...

Page 167: ...remove ulb high mount brake lamp bulb the luggage compartment lid ve the grommet from the lamp r below the rear parcel tray the lamp holder gently while g to the left to remove he same procedure to re...

Page 168: ...e bulb handle lamps e contact your BMW center in the of a malfunction Glove compartment lamp 5 watt bulb 1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to pry the lamp out 2 Remove the reflector 3 Replace the bu...

Page 169: ...replacement or an addi tional transmitter it must be initialized 1 Enter the vehicle and close the driver s door 2 Briefly max 5 seconds turn the ignition key to position 1 in the steer ing lock then...

Page 170: ...Overview Controls Car care Technology Data To prevent unauthorized use of the ransmitter surrender only the and ignition key or the spare key to page 30 for valet parking All manuals and user guides...

Page 171: ...the tools when you remove them and return them to their original position when you are through using them Car jack Fold the right hand trim panel of the luggage compartment down using the handle at t...

Page 172: ...g wrench and press the left refer to the illustration heels with hub cover Pry the ub cover off with the screwdriver in e slot 5 Loosen lug bolts 1 2 turn 6 Position the jack at the jacking point clos...

Page 173: ...l injury e lug bolts checked for proper s with a calibrated torque at the earliest possibility torque ation 72 lb ft 100 Nm When storing the wheel take care to ensure that you do not damage the re tai...

Page 174: ...ion before working with the battery Wear eye protection Do not al low particles containing battery acid or lead to come into con tact with your eyes your skin or your clothing Battery acid is extremel...

Page 175: ...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 the electrical sy...

Page 176: ...sposal may only be per d by specially trained personnel 750iL Please contact your autho BMW center for additional infor n BMW 740i L When removing the bat tery disconnect the negative terminal first t...

Page 177: ...itive current ed in a separate fuse box above ery If this fuse is defective refer blem to your BMW center for re Do not attempt to repair a burned fuse or replace it with a fuse hav ing a different co...

Page 178: ...trols Car care Technology Data 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 All manuals and...

Page 179: ...terior 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 sunro...

Page 180: ...the negative terminals Attach the cable to either the support vehicle s negative battery terminal or to a suitable ground on its engine or bodywork Then connect the other end of the cable to ground on...

Page 181: ...n er panel to remove Rear Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on the cover panel to remove Screw the tow fitting in until it bot toms firmly If this is not done the threads could be damaged Do not tow...

Page 182: ...me means of identifying the ve n tow for instance place a sign rning triangle in the rear window Make sure that the ignition key re mains in position 1 even when the ical system has failed to prevent...

Page 183: ...All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 184: ...hnology Data bags 184 aptive Transmission Control ATC 184 omatic Stability Control plus raction ASC T Dynamic Sta ility Control DSC 185 dio reception 186 W Active Seat 186 ety belt tensioner 187 P sou...

Page 185: ...vehicles with automatic transmis sion Adaptive Transmission Control ATC uses a number of factors to cal culate the maximally efficient gear In this process it monitors your personal driving style the...

Page 186: ...itor steering angle lateral acceleration brake pressure and the movement of the vehicle around its vertical axis If differences in the wheel speeds oc cur the system counteracts the danger of wheelspi...

Page 187: ...millisec remains inaudible to the radio The Active Seat is an advanced devel opment in BMW seats These seats are engineered with orthopedic consider ations so that you will be less fatigued during lo...

Page 188: ...res a special amplifier combined with Digital Sound Process ing DSP and integrated speakers to surround you with crisp true to life sound reproduction The speaker system s subwoofers woofers midrange...

Page 189: ...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 All manuals an...

Page 190: ...very 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...

Page 191: ...with xenon lamps are ed with automatic dynamic mp range control As a result the y is always optimally lighted re s of load conditions and drivers ming traffic are not blinded amps make a significant c...

Page 192: ...Overview Controls Car care Technology Data hield onal benefits ar vision in adverse weather con ons resulting in enhanced driving ety s glare when driving in the rain at ht All manuals and user guides...

Page 193: ...All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 194: ...chnical data Index Advanced technology 193n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data Owner service procedures gine specifications 194 mensions 195 ights 196 pacities 197 ctrical system...

Page 195: ...iL cm3 268 4 4398 8 328 2 5379 12 282 5700 326 5000 Nm 310 420 3900 361 490 3900 10 0 10 0 m 3 26 3 62 82 7 92 0 3 11 3 35 79 85 Digital electronic engine management system All manuals and user guides...

Page 196: ...Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data given in inches mm dia BMW 740iL 750iL 40 0 ft 12 2 m BMW 740i 38 1 ft 11 6 m All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c...

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Page 198: ...page 25 approx 4 7 approx 4 5 approx 6 5 approx 6 0 For details Refer to page 128 13 2 12 5 BMW 740i L 13 7 13 0 BMW 750iL For details Refer to page 130 7 9 7 5 BMW 740i L 8 5 8 0 BMW 750iL Approved H...

Page 199: ...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 MW center All manu...

Page 200: ...199n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 201: ...All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 202: ...nd features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 201n Everything from A to Z 202 Owner service procedures from A to Z 207 All manuals and us...

Page 203: ...n 131 186 Car telephone 113 Car wash 150 Care exterior 152 Care interior 154 Caring for the vehicle finish 152 Caring for your car 150 Catalytic converter 124 Cellular phone 131 Center high mount brak...

Page 204: ...lure messages 75 First aid kit 24 Fittings for tow starting and towing 180 Flashlight 111 Flat tires 132 Fluid power steering 148 Fog lamps 97 bulb replacement 165 switch 97 Footwell lamps 98 Footwell...

Page 205: ...compartment emergency release 37 Luggage compartment locking separately 37 Luggage compartment radio remote control 34 Luggage rack 118 Luggage straps 39 Lumbar support 47 M Maintenance 74 149 Malfunc...

Page 206: ...oner 187 Safety belts 54 Safety lock buttons 36 Screw on valve stem caps 134 Seat adjustment 46 Seat heating 106 Seat memory 51 Seat power 46 Securing cargo 118 Selector lever automatic transmission 6...

Page 207: ...150 Water on the roads Flooding 123 Waxing finish 152 Weights 196 Wheel lug wrench 171 Wheel rims 134 Wheelbase 195 Wheels and tires 134 136 Width 195 Windows convenience operating mode 32 Windows rad...

Page 208: ...eservoir 142 First aid kit 24 Fittings tow starting and towing 180 Fog lamp replace the bulb 165 Footwell lamps bulb replacement 167 Fuel filler door manual release after electrical fault 178 Fuses re...

Page 209: ...A to Z 0 voir 0 ng 102 r nozzle acing 162 e 37 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 210: ...the marks on the ck corresponds to approx S quarts 1 liter nation Minimum or rated performance or enhanced mance y nflation pressures description refer to page 26 Summer Winter Front Rear Front Rear s...

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