alarm BMW 740I 1998 User Guide

Everything from A to ZAABS125
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter105
Active seat48
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)63
Adding engine oil143
Adding washer fluid142
Adjust the backrest46
Adjusting steering wheel49
Air distribution102
Air flow103
Air jets100
Air pressure132
Airbags55
Alarm system40
Deactivating in an
emergency41
Antenna diversity186
Antifreeze146
Antifreeze, radiator128, 146
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)125
Anti-theft alarm system
32,40
Approved gross vehicle
weight196
Aquaplaning123,132
Armrest111
ASC+T (Automatic Stability
Control plus Traction)92Ashtray114
AUC (Automatic recirculated-
air control)103
Audio System78
Automatic car washes150
Automatic climate
control100
Automatic climate control,
removing window
condensation102
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC)103
Automatic Soft-Close
feature38
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction (ASC+T)92
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment49
Automatic transmission62
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
Automatic windshield
washer69
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed86
Axle loads196
BBackup lamps, bulb
replacement166
Battery173,198
Battery capacity198Battery change, radio remote
control168
Battery charge current20
Battery, discharged179
Battery, removal and
installation175
Belts54
Beverage holders113
Blower103
Body-cavity protectant151
Brake faults128
Brake fluid147
Brake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement166
Brakes126
Break-in procedure122
Break-resistant security
glass, care153
Bulb replacement163
CCar jack170
Car Memory53
Car radio reception131, 186
Car telephone113
Car wash150
Care, exterior152
Care, interior154
Caring for the vehicle
finish152
Caring for your car150Catalytic converter124
Cellular phone131
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp166
Central locking system32
Central locking system,
button36
Changing a wheel170
Charge indicator lamp20
Charging the battery174
Check Control75
CHECK key75
Checking the engine oil143
Checking tire pressure26
Child restraints57
Childproof door locks58
Cigarette lighter115
Clock,
refer to Digital clock79
Code88
Refer to the Radio Owner's
Manuel
Codes, tires134
Coin tray113
Cold start60
Comfort seats47
Connecting a car vacuum
cleaner115
Consumption display73
Contour seat48

RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Everything from A to Z
203n
Convenience operating mode
for windows and sliding/tilt
roof32
Convenience operating mode
for windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof33
Convenience starting59
Coolant146
Coolant temperature
gauge74
Coolant, antifreeze128
Cooling system, capacity 197
Cruise control70
Cruising range85
DDaytime-driving light
switch96
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)127
Defrosting, windows102
Digital clock79
Digital sound processor187
Dimensions195
Dimming feature, interior
rearview mirror50
Dipstick, engine oil143
Disc brakes126
Disconnect the battery175
Displacement194
Displays18
Distance86Distance warning90
Door key30
Door warning lamps, bulb
replacement167
Doors, emergency release 32
Doors, radio remote
control33
Drink holders113
Drive belts198
Driving notes123
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)92
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)127
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)92
EEDC (Electronic Damper
Control)93
Electric power windows42
Electric rear seat
adjustment48
Electric steering wheel
adjustment49
Electrical accessories,
failure176
Electrical system198
Electronic Damper Control
(EDC)93
Electronic immobilizer31Emergency deactivation of
the alarm system41
Emergency release
doors32
fuel filler door178
luggage compartment
lid37
sliding/tilt sunroof178
Energy Control73
Engine coolant146
Engine data194
Engine oil consumption143
Engine oil pressure20
Engine oil specifications144
Estimated time of arrival87
Exterior door handles,
lighted33
Exterior finish, care151, 152
FFailure messages75
First-aid kit24
Fittings for tow-starting
and towing180
Flashlight111
Flat tires132
Fluid, power steering148
Fog lamps97
bulb replacement165
switch97
Footwell lamps98Footwell lamps, bulb
replacement167
For wheelslip control, refer
to ASC+T/DSC92
Front armrest112
Front seat adjustment46
Fuel25
Fuel consumption
indicator73
Fuel filler door25
Fuel filler door,
manual release after
electrical fault178
Fuel gauge73
Fuel specifications25
Fuel tank capacity197
Fuel, average fuel
consumption85
Fuses176
GGasoline25
Glove compartment110
Glove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement167
Gross vehicle weight196HHand brake, refer to Parking
brake61
Handsfree system113
Hazard warning triangle24

Everything from A to ZStarting assistance179
Starting the engine59
Steering130
Steering lock59
Steering wheel adjustment,
automatic49
Steering wheel lock59
Steering wheel memory51
Steering wheel, heated106
Steptronic65
Stopping the vehicle60
Storage facilities113
Sun visors51
Symbols4,173TTachometer72
Tail lamps166
Tail lamps,
bulb replacement166
Tank capacity197
Technical modifications
6,157
Telephone
Refer to Car telephone 131
Telephone hookup113
Temperature adjustment 103
Temperature display, engine
coolant74
Temperature display,
outside temperature72
Third brake lamp166Tilt alarm41
Tire code134
Tire damage132
Tire failure170
Tire inflation pressure 26, 132
Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)94
Tire replacement133
Tire tread132
Tires, specifications136
Tools162
Topping up the windshield/
washer fluid reservoir142
Torque194
Towing eyes180
Towing the vehicle180
Tow-starting180
Track circle195
Transmission62,65
Tread depth, tires132
Trip odometer72
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid37
Turn signal22,68
Turn signals, bulb
replacement165,166
Turning circle195
UUniversal Remote
Control108
Used batteries175
VVanity mirrors51
Vehicle battery173
Vehicle identification148
Vehicle Identification
Number148
Vehicle storage156
Ventilation outlet,
ventilation100
Ventilation, draft-free104
Voice input23WWarning lamp "Please fasten
safety belts"21
Warning lamps20
Warnings75
Washer system68
Washing your car150
Water on the roads
Flooding123
Waxing, finish152
Weights196
Wheel lug wrench171
Wheel rims134
Wheelbase195
Wheels and tires134,136
Width195
Windows, convenience
operating mode32
Windows, radio remote
control33
Windows,demisting102Windshield washer
Reservoir capacity197
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment142
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing162
Windshield wipers68
Windshield, defrosting69
Winter operation128
Winter tires135
Wiper blades, replacing162
Wipers68
Work in the engine
compartment137
XXenon lamps96,164,190

Owner service procedures from A to ZSSecurity glass, care153
Sliding/tilt sunroof, closing
after electrical fault178
Sliding/tilt sunroof, power
supply interruption45
Snow chains135
Spare tire171
Starting assistance179
Starting problems
59,124,179,180TTail lamps, bulb
replacement166
Tilt sensor alarm system,
deactivation41
Tire damage132
Tire failure170
Tire inflation pressure26
Tools162
Towing180
Towing eyes180
Tow-starting180
Turn signal,
replace the bulb165UUse of antifreeze,
radiator146
WWarning lamps20
Warnings75
Washer fluid reservoir,
filling142
Wheel change170
Windows, demisting102
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment142
Wiper blades, replacing162
Work in the engine
compartment137