BMW 760LI SEDAN 2003 Owners Manual

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209
Dimensions
All dimensions specified in in (mm). Lower section of page: Li models.
Min. turning circle dia.: 39.7 ft (12.1 m); Li models: 41.3 ft (12.6 m).

Technical data
210
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle
loads or the gross vehicle weight.
BMW 745iBMW 745Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,376/1,985 4,464/2,025
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,434/2,465 5,523/2,505
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,557/1,160 2,602/1,180
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,987/1,355 3,020/1,370
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Luggage compartment volume cu ft/l 17.7/500
BMW 760Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,872/2,210
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,930/2,690
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,833/1,285
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 3,109/1,410
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Luggage compartment volume cu ft/l 17.7/500

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 23.2/88
approx. 2.6/10Fuel specification:
page 183
Windshield and headlamp
washer system quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 For details: page 73
Cooling system, including
heating
BMW 745i, 745Li
BMW 760Liquarts/liters
quarts/litersapprox. 14.9/14.1
approx. 15.8/14.94 For details: page 191
Engine with oil filter renewal
BMW 745i, 745Li
BMW 760Li quarts/liters
quarts/litersapprox. 8.5/8.0
approx. 9.0/8.5BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
Specifications:
page 191
Automatic transmission and
differential ÐLifetime fluid, no fluid
change required

Everything from A to Z
212
A
"ABC..." for
navigation 132, 133
ABS Antilock Braking
System 96
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control 75
"ACCEPT" for
navigation 136, 142
Accessories 8
Accessory position 61
Activated-charcoal
filter 111
Activation
Ð portable phone 174
Activation time 113
Active cruise control 75
Ð malfunctions 81
Active head restraints,
front 48
Active seat 52
Active seat ventilation 51
Adapter for spare key 34
Adaptive brake lamp 101
Adding washer fluid 73
"Address book" 140
Adjusting
Ð head restraints 47
Ð lumbar support 46
Ð seats 46
Ð shoulder support 46
Ð thigh support 46
Airbags 55
Air distribution 107, 109
Air outlet vents 105
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 184
Air supply 107
Ð rear air conditioner 111
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 183Alarm system 41
Ð avoiding unintentional
alarms 41
All-season tires 188
"AM..." 146, 149, 151
AM waveband 149
Anchorages 126
"ANGLE" in DVD mode 167
Antifreeze 191
Ð washer fluid 73
Antilock Braking System
ABS 96
Anti-theft system 35, 41
Approved gross vehicle
weight 210
Aquaplaning, refer to
Hydroplaning 124
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 120
Arrival time 88
"Arrow display" for
navigation 138
"AS ADDRESS"
Ð current location 142
Ð destination
input 132, 134, 135
Ð destination list 136
Ð directory creation 140
Ð home address 141
Ð in address directory 141
Ð most recent
destinations 136
"AS DEST."
Ð destination
input 132, 134, 135
Ð directory creation 140
Ð home address 141
Ð most recent
destinations 136
Ð with address
directory 140Ashtray
Ð front 118
Ð rear 119
Assistance window
Ð Control Center 23
Ð help texts 23
Ð status lines 24
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air
control 107
"Audio" 146, 149
Audio 146
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð controls 146
Ð switching on/off 147
Ð volume 147
"AUDIO" in DVD mode 167
"AUTO", refer to Automatic
climate control 109
"AUTO" for audio
operation 151
Automatic
Ð air distribution 107
Ð cruise control 73
Ð headlamp control 102
Ð luggage compartment lid
control 36, 40
Ð steering wheel
adjustment 53
Automatic car wash, refer
to Care manual
Automatic climate
control 105
Ð rear air conditioner 111
Ð rear cooler 116
Ð settings 107
Ð settings in Control
Display 109
Automatic curb monitor 55
Automatic Hold
Ð parking 64
Ð parking brake 63
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Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 107
Automatic transmission
with L mode 67
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
Ð operation via buttons in
steering wheel 69
"AUTO P" 54, 64
"AUTOSTOR" 161
"Autostore" for radio
operation 150
Average fuel
consumption 88
Average speed 88
Avoid false alarms 41
"Avoid highway" 137
"Avoid route" 139
"Avoid sect." 139
"Avoid tolls" 137
Avoid unintentional
alarms 41
"A-Z" 175
B
Backrest adjustment 47
Ð front seats 46
Ð rear seats 47
Backrests, refer to
Seats 45
Backup lamp, bulb
replacement 197
Balance 147
"Balance" in sound system
operation 148
Bass 147
"Bass" in sound system
operation 148
Battery 200
Ð discharged 202
Ð switch 201
"BC", refer to Computer 88
Belts 50
Beverage holders 118
Blinds 115
Blower 107
BMW active seat 52"BMW Assist" 19, 22, 178
Ð "Roadside
Assistance" 178
BMW Assist 178
BMW comfort seat 46
"BMW Services" 178
"Booktape" 158
Brake, malfunctions 192
Brake assistant, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 96
Brake fluid 192
Brake hydraulic
systems 192
Brake lamp, adaptive 101
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement 197
Brake pads 125, 193
Brakes 125
Brake system
Ð brake fluid 192
Break-in procedures 124
"Brief info" information
bulletin 23
"Brightness" during
TV operation 161
"Brightness" in the Control
Center 92
Bulb changes 195
Buttons in steering
wheel 18
Ð refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
C
California Proposition
65 Warning 194
Call
Ð ending 175
Ð making 174
Calling 174
Ð from telephone
directory 175
Ð from the redialing list 176
Ð from the Top 8 list 176
Ð redialing 176Can holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Capacities 211
Car care, refer to Care
manual
"Car data" 19, 22
Cargo, securing 126
Cargo area
Ð emergency release 40
Ð manual operation 40
Ð opening and locking
separately 39
Ð opening from the
inside 39
Ð opening from the
outside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 36
Cargo loading 126
"Car parked" 109, 112
Car phone 171, 174
Car radio, refer to
Radio 146
Car wash 124
Car wash, refer to Care
manual
Cassette 158
Cassette deck 158
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð "Booktape" 158
Ð controls 146
Ð Dolby 158
Ð fast forward 159
Ð music search 159
Ð operating
temperatures 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð selecting tape side 158
Ð skipping pauses 159
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 147
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 96
CBS Condition Based
Service 193
"CD" 146, 153

Everything from A to Z
214 CD changer 155, 156
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð controls 146
Ð copy protection 155
Ð fast forward 157
Ð humidity 156
Ð operating
temperatures 156
Ð random play 157
Ð reverse 157
Ð safety 155
Ð sampling 157
Ð scan 157
Ð selecting CD 157
Ð selecting track 157
Ð skipping tracks 157
Ð switching on 156
Ð temperature range 156
Ð track search 157
Ð volume 147
CD player 153
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð atmospheric humidity 153
Ð controls 146
Ð fast forward 154
Ð operating
temperatures 153
Ð random play 154
Ð reverse 154
Ð sampling 154
Ð scan 154
Ð selecting track 154
Ð skipping tracks 154
Ð switching on 153
Ð temperature range 153
Ð track search 154
Ð volume 147
Cell phone, refer to
separate Portable phone
manual 170
"Center" 110
Center armrest 120
Center console, refer to
Comfort features 16
Central locking system 35
Ð button 38
Ð remote control 35"CHANGE" for
navigation 136
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 195
Changing language 91
Changing settings in the
Control Display 91
Changing units of measure
in Control Display 91
Check Control 85
Ð "Check" 86
Checking engine oil
level 190, 190
Checking tire
pressures 184
Child's seat 57
Child-restraint system 57
Child-safety lock 59
Cigarette lighter 119
Cleaning, refer to Care
manual
Cleaning windshield 72, 73
"Climate" 19, 22
Climate control
Ð automatic air
distribution 107
"Clock" 91
Clock 82
Ð setting time and date 91
Closing
Ð from inside 37
Ð from outside 35
Closing assist
Ð doors 38
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
Cockpit 12, 16
Coin holder, refer to
Storage
compartments 117
Coin tray, refer to Storage
compartments 117
Cold start 62
"Color" during
TV operation 161
"Comfort"
Ð "EDC" 97
Comfort features 16Comfort seat 46
Ð in rear 47
"Communication"
19, 22, 171
Compact Disc, refer to
CD 153
Compartments, refer to
Storage
compartments 117
Computer 86
Computer, refer to Control
Center 19
Ð automatic climate
control 109
Ð "BC" 89
Ð changing settings 91
Ð display, menus 22
Ð displays in the Control
Display 88
Ð language selection 91
Ð setting time and date 91
Ð status lines 24
Ð symbols 21
Condition Based Service
CBS 193
Confirming a menu item in
the Control Display 20
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner 119
Consumption display 87
"Contrast" during
TV operation 161

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Control Center 19
Ð assistance window 23
Ð automatic climate
control 109
Ð changing menu page 20
Ð changing settings 91
Ð confirm selection or
entry 20
Ð display, menus 22
Ð display help texts 23
Ð language selection 91
Ð lists 20
Ð menu entry selection 20
Ð rear 24
Ð selecting units of measure
and display format 91
Ð setting time and date 91
Ð status lines 24
Ð symbols 21
Ð symbols and lists 20
Control Center, setting
brightness 92
Control Display 19
Ð rear 24
Controller, refer to Control
Center 19
Controls 12, 16
Convenience operation of
windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof 36, 37
Convenience starting
feature 62
Coolant 190, 191
Cooler, refer to Rear
cooler 116
Cooling adjustment
Ð rear air conditioner 111
Copyright 2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC 96
Country of destination 133
Courtesy lamps 104
Creating voice address
book 141
Cruise control
Ð active cruise control 75
Cruise control, refer to
Programmable cruise
control 73Cruising range 87
Cup holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Curb lamp
Ð bulb replacement 196
Curb weight 210
Current fuel
consumption 88
"Customer Relations" 178
D
Dashboard 12, 16
Data 208
"Date" 91
Daytime driving lamps 102
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 96
Deactivating
Ð interior motion
sensor 36, 41
Ð tilt alarm sensor 36, 41
Default settings 147
Defrosting windows and
removing
condensation 107
Defrosting windshield, refer
to Defrosting windows
and removing
condensation 107
Defrost setting 107
"DELETE" for
navigation 136, 137
Destination 132
Destination during
navigation
Ð selecting with
"Information" 135
Ð select using voice 141
Destination entry 132
Destination list for
navigation system 136
"Destinations" 132
"Dest. input" 132
"Detour" 139
Dialed numbers 176
Digital coverage area for
navigation 130
Dimensions 209Dimming mirrors 52
Dipstick, engine oil 190
Direction
Ð arrow 138
Ð to destination 137
Ð voice instructions 140
Directional indicators, refer
to Turn signal
indicators 71
Disc brakes 125
Displacement 208
Display
Ð computer 22
Ð Control Center 22
Display, refer to Control
Display 19
Display format and units of
measure in Control
Display, changing 91
Display illumination 103
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 103
Displays 14
Distance 88
Distance tempomat
Ð refer to Active cruise
control 75
Distance to destination 88
Distance warning 93
"Dolby..." for audio
operation 159
Door keys 34
Door mirrors
Ð automatic dimming 52
Doors
Ð child-safety lock 59
Ð locking and unlocking 35
Ð manual operation 37
Ð remote control 35
DOT Quality Grades 186
Draft-free ventilation 108
Drink holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Driving stability
control 94, 96
Driving tips 124
"DSC" 95
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 94

Everything from A to Z
216 "DTC" 95
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 15, 95
"DVD" 146, 164
DVD changer 162
Ð adjusting picture 166
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð chapter search 166
Ð controls 146
Ð copy protection 162
Ð country codes 163
Ð DVD controller 164
Ð fast forward 165
Ð fast reverse 165
Ð freezing frame 166
Ð humidity 163
Ð media formats 162
Ð operating
temperatures 163
Ð safety 162
Ð searching for chapter 166
Ð selecting a track 165
Ð selecting camera
angle 167
Ð selecting DVD 165
Ð selecting language 167
Ð selecting picture
format 166
Ð selecting subtitles 167
Ð specific menu 167
Ð switching on 164
Ð temperature range 163
Ð volume 147
DVD Multimedia changer,
refer to DVD changer 162
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 96
Dynamic Drive 97
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 15, 95
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 96
"EDC" 97
Ð "Comfort" 97
Ð "Sport" 97EDC Electronic Damping
Control 97
Electrical malfunction
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð fuel filler door 182
Ð parking brake, emergency
use 65
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Electric power seats 46
Electric power windows 42
Electric seats 46
Electric steering wheel
adjustment 53
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 96
Electronic Damping Control
EDC 97
Electronic toll collection
device, refer to Entry/
pass tags 127
Emergency operation
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð doors 37
Ð fuel filler door 182
Ð luggage compartment
lid 40
Ð parking brake 65
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Emergency SOS call 173
"Emissions inspection" 84
Energy Control 88
Engine compartment 190
"Engine coolant" 193
Engine coolant 190
"Engine oil" 193
Engine oil
Ð consumption 190
Ð grades 191
Engine oils 191
Engine output 208
Engine specifications 208
"Entertainment"
19, 22, 146
Entry/pass tags 127
Equalizer 147, 148
ESP, refer to DSC 94
Estimated time of arrival 88Extended vehicle storage,
refer to separate Care
manual
Exterior mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
"Extra"
Ð with rear air
conditioner 112
Ð with rear cooler 116
"Extra" in "Climate"
menu 109
F
Fader 147
"Fader" in sound system
operation 148
Failure of an electrical
accessory 201
"Fastest route" 137
Fastest route 137
Fault displays 85
Filler door 182
Filling the washer
reservoir 73
First-aid kit 202
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing 204
Flashlight 117
Flat Tire Monitor 98
Flat tires 186
"FM..." 146, 149, 151
FM waveband 149
Fog lamps 103
"Footwell" 110
Footwell lamps 104
Forward lamps 104
Front armrest 117
Front seat adjustment 45
Fuel 183
Fuel capacity 182
Fuel consumption
display 88
Fuel economy 88
Fuel filler door 182
Ð releasing in the event of
electrical defect 182
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel level display 87, 88
"Fuel reserve" 87
Fuel specifications 183

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Fuel tank capacity 182
"FULL MENU" 165, 166
"Full Release" 25
Fuses 201
G
Garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control 114
Gasoline 183
General driving
instructions 124
Glasses compartment 118
Glove compartment 117
GPS, refer to Navigation
system 130
GPS navigation system
Ð selecting destination in
"Information" 135
Ground lamps 104
Guidance system
Ð interrupting 140
Ð starting 137
Ð terminating 140
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hand lamp 117
Hands-free
microphone 173
Hands-free system 173
Hazard warning flashers 16
Headlamp cleaning
system 73
Headlamp control,
automatic 102
Headlamp flasher 71
Headlamps
Ð automatic control 102
Ð cleaning 73
Ð high beams 103
Ð low beams 102
Headlamp washers 72
Head restraints 47
Ð front head restraints,
active 48
Ð rear head restraints 48
Heated seats 51Heated steering wheel 53
Heating and ventilation 105
Heating while stopped 108
Height 209
Height adjustment
Ð seats 46
Ð steering wheel 53
"Help" 19, 22
Help texts in Control
Display 23
High beams 103
Ð bulb replacement 196
Home address 141
Hood release 189
Horn 13
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 96
Hydroplaning 124, 186
I
Ice warning 82
idrive, refer to Control
Center 19
Ignition key 34
Ignition lock 61
"Indep. heater" 112
"Indep. ventil." 109, 112
Indicator lamps 15
"Individual" 110
Individual button
assignments on steering
wheel 53
Inflation pressure 184
Info Display 14
"Information" for
navigation 135, 136
Information on the
navigation system, refer
to Voice guidance for
navigation 139
Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags 127
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display 14
Instrument illumination 103
Instrument panel 12, 16
Integrated universal remote
control 114
Interior lamps 103
Ð remote control 36Interior mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior protection
Ð deactivation 36, 42
Interior rearview mirror 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Intermittent wipe 72
J
Jack 198
Joystick, refer to Control
Center 19
Jump-starting 202
K
Key Memory 60
Keys 34
Ð adapter for spare key 34
Kickdown 68
L
Lamps 102
Ð fog lamps 103
Ð high beams/standing
lamps 103
Ð interior lamps 103
Ð parking lamps/low
beams 102
Language control 18, 26
"Last" 176
"Last dest." 136
"Last exit" 139
Latch, refer to
LATCH child-restraint
system 59
LATCH child-restraint
system 59
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 104
"Left"
Ð for automatic climate
control 109
Ð for heated seats 51
Length 209
Level control system 101
License plate lamp,
bulb replacement 197

Everything from A to Z
218 Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 104
Lighter 119
Lighting of instruments 103
Lights on warning 102
Light switch 102
"Limit" 89
"Limited Release" 25
Limit selection,
adjustment 89
Litter container 117
L mode on automatic
transmission 67
Loading the vehicle 126
"Location" 135, 141, 142
Lock code 174
Locking
Ð from inside 37
Ð from outside 35
"LOGIC7" for audio
operation 148
Louvers 105
Low beams 102
Ð automatic 102
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support 46
Lug bolts 199
Luggage compartment lid
Ð emergency release 40
Ð manual operation 40
Ð opening and locking
separately 39
Ð opening from the
inside 39
Ð opening from the
outside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 36
Luggage compartment lid
control, automatic 36, 40
Luggage compartment
net 40
Luggage compartment
volume 210Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 127
Lug wrench 198
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires 188
Maintenance 193
Malfunction displays 85
"M AM" 150
Manually controlled
recirculated air 107
Manually switch air
conditioner mode on and
off 107
Manual operation
Ð doors 37
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Manual release
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð fuel filler door 182
Ð luggage compartment
lid 40
Manual station
search 150
Map CD 130
"Map dir. travel" for
navigation 138
"Map facing N." for
navigation 138
Maximum axle loads 210
Maximum cooling
Ð automatic climate
control 107
Ð rear air conditioner 111
Maximum roof weight 210
Maximum speed
Ð winter tires 188
Maximum speed, refer to
Limit 89
"Memo" 91"Memorize", automatic
climate control 110
Ð "Individual" 111
"Memorized Stations",
radio 151
"Memorize" for audio
operation 151
Memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory 54
"Memory" for audio
operation 146, 148, 150
"MENU" in DVD mode 167
"Menu name" 23
Menus
Ð computer 22
Ð Control Center 22
"MFL" 54
"M FM" 150
"Microfilter" 193
Microphone for hands-free
system 173
Mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Ð mirror heaters 52
Ð mirror memory 54
"Missed" 177
Missed calls 176
Mobile phone, refer to
separate Portable phone
manual 170
Modifications, technical 8
Monitor, refer to Control
Center 19
Most frequently called
numbers 176
Music search
Ð cassette deck 159
N
"Name" for navigation 133
"Navigation" 19, 22, 131
Ð "NO" 131
Ð "YES" 131