center console BMW 760LI SEDAN 2006 Owners Manual
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Storage compartments
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-
dles in the rear.
When suspending clothing from the 
hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the 
driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on 
the hooks. If you do so, they could cause per-
sonal injury to occupants during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers.<
Glasses compartment
Briefly press the button to open.
You can remove the insert tray for cleaning.
Storage compartment in center 
console
Briefly press the button to open.
Cup holders
Front
Below the sliding covers.
Do not place glass containers in the cup 
holders; otherwise, there is a danger of 
injury in an accident.<
Rear
In the front of the rear seat cushion's center.
Briefly press to open; slide back to close.
Ashtray, front
Opening
Push cover on recess toward front. 
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Radio
Your radio is equipped to receive the FM and 
AM wavebands.
Listening to radio
Switch on audio or video sources, refer to 
page153.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
Stations are shown on the Control Display on 
the basis of various selection criteria, e.g. 
"Presets".
Using the voice command system:
Changing station
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
FM waveband:
1.Select "FM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
>"Autostore list": 
Selection of stations in the "FM" wave-
band within reception range during the 
last automatic memorization procedure.
>"Presets": 
Display of up to twelve stations that you 
have previously stored, refer to 
page158.
3.Turn the controller to select a station and 
press the controller.
AM waveband
1.Select "AM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
>"Presets": 
Display of up to twelve stations that you 
have previously stored, refer to 
page158.
>"Autostore list": 
Selection of stations in the "AM" wave-
band within reception range during the 
last automatic memorization procedure. 1.{Radio}.
2.{FM} or {AM}.
1.{Radio}.
2.{Next station} or {Station back}. 
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5.Turn the controller until you reach the 
desired frequency.
6.Press the controller to save setting.
Using the voice command system:
Updating selection of stations in 
receiving range
In the course of longer trips, when you travel 
outside the transmission range of the originally 
selected stations, you can update the selection 
of stations in receiving range.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4.Select "AUTOSTORE" and press the con-
troller.
The selection of stations in receiving range is 
updated, the frequencies of the stations are dis-
played.
Station scan
You can tune in to stations that are received in 
addition to those on the display.
The frequency of the station is displayed in the 
bottom status line and also on the Control Dis-
play.
Using buttons in center console
Start station search: 
Maintain pressure on the   button for sev-
eral seconds.
The station search begins with the currently 
selected frequency.
The station search stops as soon as a station is 
found.
Using iDrive
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4. Select the desired direction and 
press the controller.
The station search begins with the currently 
selected frequency. 
The station search stops as soon as a station is 
found. The frequency is shown on the Control 
Display. 1.{Radio}.
2.{Frequency 88...107 (Point 1...9)}. 
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Radio
160 4.Select "Channels" and press the controller.
The channels that can be received are 
shown in the list.
5.Select channel and press the controller. 
A phone number and the electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
The electronic serial number is 
required to enable or disable.<
6.Dial the displayed telephone number to 
have the channel enabled or disabled. 
During the enabling or disabling process, 
leave the ignition switched on.
These channels are enabled.
Channel selection
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
1.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press 
the controller.
>"Channels":
All channels are displayed.
>"Categories": 
All channels are displayed, sorted 
according to categories.
>"Presets": 
Up to twelve channels that you have pre-
viously stored are displayed.3.Select channel and press the controller.
Using the voice command system:
Select a stored channel:
Displaying additional information
Select the channel currently being played and 
press the controller.
The name of the station, the name of the artist, 
and the title of the track are displayed.
Notes
If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec-
onds, a message is displayed on the Control 
Display.
Reception may not be possible for certain 
reasons, e.g. environmental influences or 
topographical conditions. The satellite radio 
has no influence on this.
The signal may not be available in tunnels or 
underground garages, next to tall buildings,  1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Previous station} or {Next station}
{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
>{Previous station} or {Next station}
>{Previous} or {Next}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Station 1...12}. 
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CD player
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CD player
Listening to CDs
1.Switch Entertainment sound output on, 
refer to page153.
2.Insert the CD with the labeled side up. 
The CD is automatically pulled in. 
To start playback when a CD is already in 
the player:
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "CD" and press the controller.
Using the voice command system:
Selecting tracks
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button repeatedly, continuing 
until you reach the desired track on the current 
CD.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
Turn the controller to select the track and press 
to confirm.
Using the voice command system:
Sampling tracks, Scan
The system automatically plays a series of brief 
samples from each of the tracks on the current 
CD.
Select "SCAN" and press the controller.
Scan starts.
To end scan:
Press the controller or press the  button. 
Scan is interrupted and the currently selected 
track is played.
*
1.{CD}.
2.{CD on}.
1.{CD}.
2.{Next} or {Back}.
1.{CD}.
2.{Track 1...30}. 
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5.Select "CDC" and press the controller.
6.Select the desired CD and press the con-
troller.
CD playback starts on the first track. At the end 
of the last track, the next CD will be selected.
The CD magazine's load status is indicated on 
the Control Display.
If the display fails to detect a CD that you 
have loaded into the magazine, check to 
ensure that the CD has been inserted correctly 
and inspect it for signs of defects. 
If simultaneously equipped with a DVD changer, 
up to twelve CDs can be played back.<
Using the voice command system:
Selecting tracks
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button repeatedly, continuing 
until you reach the desired track on the current 
CD.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
Turn the controller to select the track and press 
to confirm.
Using the voice command system:
Compressed audio files
CDs with compressed audio files such as 
MP3's are identified with a star.
1.Select directory if need be and press the 
controller.
2.Select the track and turn the controller to 
start playback.
To change directories:
Select directory and press the controller. 1.{CD changer}.
2.{CD on}.
1.{CD changer}.
2.{Next} or {Back}.
1.{CD changer}.
2.{CD Track 1...30}. 
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Everything from A to Z
226 Bottle holder, refer to Cup 
holders115
Brake fluid204
– level204
– warning lamp204
Brake force display94
Brake lamp, adaptive, refer to 
Brake force display94
Brake lamps
– brake force display94
– replacing bulbs208
Brake rotors, refer to 
Corrosion on brake 
rotors123
Brakes123
– ABS87
– brake fluid204
– brake force display94
– breaking-in122
– parking brake58
Brake system204
– BMW Maintenance 
System205
– brake fluid204
– brake pads204
– breaking-in122
– refer to Braking safely123
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance187
Breaking-in122
Breaking-in differential, refer 
to Engine and 
differential122
"Brightness"
– BMW Night Vision98
– DVD changer170
– on Control Display85
Brightness of Control 
Display85
Bulbs, replacing207
"button", programmable 
buttons52
Buttons
– on controller16
– on steering wheel11
C
"Calculate", refer to 
Bypassing route 
sections146
Calculating distance to 
destination77
California Proposition 65 
Warning5
Call
– accepting182
– missed184
– rejecting182
– touch tone dialing178
Calling
– from phone book183
– from Top 8 list184
– redialing183
– with retracting telephone 
keypad177
Can holder, refer to Cup 
holders115
Capacities221
Capacity, luggage 
compartment220
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery211
Car care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
"Car Data"78,81
Care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for the upholstery, refer 
to Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Remote 
control/key30
Carpet care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car radio, refer to Radio155Car wash124
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– with Comfort Access39
Catalytic converter, refer to 
High temperatures122
"Categories", radio160
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control87
CBS Condition Based 
Service205
"CD", CD player162
"CDC", CD changer165
CD changer164
– compressed audio files165
– controls152
– fast forward, reverse166
– installation location164
– random sequence166
– sampling166
– selecting a CD165
– selecting track165
– starting164
– tone control153
– volume153
CD player162
– controls152
– fast forward, reverse163
– random sequence163
– sampling162
– selecting tracks162
– starting162
– tone control153
– volume153
Center armrest
– front113
– rear114
Center console, refer to 
Comfort features14
Central locking system32
– Comfort Access38
– interior34
"CHANGE", navigation138
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing scale144 
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P
"PAIRING", phone179
Panic mode33
Park Distance Control PDC86
"Parked car", parked car 
ventilation109
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation 
time110
– preselecting activation 
time109
– switching on and off 
directly109
Parking, vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control86
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control86
Parking brake58
– Automatic Hold59
Parking lamps99
Parking lamps/low beams99
Parking with Automatic 
Hold60
Park lock, refer to Parking62
Parts and accessories, refer to 
Your individual vehicle5
Passenger airbag status 
lamp95
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting99
PDC Park Distance Control86
"PDC pic."87
Pen tray, refer to Storage 
compartment in center 
console115
Perimeter lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps102
Permissible axle load, refer to 
Weights220
Permissible gross weight, 
refer to Weights220
"Perspective", 
navigation144,145"Phone"179,180,181
Phone book184
– creating entry in voice 
command phone book184
– deleting all entries185
– deleting entry185
– displaying entry185
– having entries read185
– selecting name185
– via iDrive183
Phone number
– deleting individual entry185
– dialing from phone book183
– dialing via retracting 
telephone keypad
177
– redialing183
– Top 8 list184
"Pict.format", DVD 
changer171
"Picture", DVD changer170
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid 
kit213
Plastic, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Playing music tracks in 
random sequence
– CD changer166
– CD player163
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
Position
– displaying146
– storing139
Power failure211
Power output, refer to Engine 
specifications218
Power rear backrests45
Power seat, rear45
Power socket116
Power windows39
– convenience operation32
– safety switch40
Precious wood, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochurePreparation package for 
phone, refer to Hands-free 
system177
"Presets", radio155,160
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Pressure monitoring, tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor91
"Profile", BMW Assist189
Programmable
– buttons52
– cruise control67
Protective function
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
"Public places, business and 
shopping", navigation136
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor90
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant203
Radiator fluid, refer to 
Coolant203
Radio155
– Autostore157
– controls152
– High Definition Radio161
– sampling stations156
– satellite radio159
– selecting the waveband155
– storing stations158
– switching on/off153
– tone control153
– updating selection of 
stations in receiving 
range157
– volume153
– weather reports159
Radio Data System RDS158
Radio key, refer to Remote 
control/key30
Radio ready state57
– with Comfort Access39
Rain sensor65