tow BMW 745i 2005 E65 Owner's Guide

Giving and receiving assistance
210 nal for jump-starting of the vehicle
providing starting assistance
3.Connect the second terminal clamp of
the positive/+ jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery or to an aux-
iliary terminal for jump-starting of the
vehicle to be started
On your BMW, there is a special nut as
body ground on the suspension strut
dome, refer to arrow2 in the illustration.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable
minus/– to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground
of the vehicle providing assistance
5.Connect the second terminal clamp of
the negative/– jumper cable to the neg-
ative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to
be started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the support vehicle
and allow it to run for several minutes at
a fast idle
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in
the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful, wait a few minutes before another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge
3.Allow the engines to run for several
minutes
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by
reversing the connection sequence.
If required, have the battery inspected and
recharged at your BMW center.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Towing
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit and must always remain in
the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
To avoid damage to the tow fitting
and the vehicle, observe the follow-
ing: only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will
go. Only use the tow fitting to tow on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol to push out the
cover.
Being towed
Do not tow the vehicle by the rear
axle; because the steering detent is
not operational, the wheels could turn to an
extreme angle during towing. There is no
power assist with the engine stopped. This
then requires increased effort for braking
and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers
depending on the local regulations. If the
electrical system fails, mark the vehicle to
be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning trian-
gle in the rear window.

Mobility
211Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Selector lever in position N. Manual
release of the transmission lockout,
refer to page70. Do not exceed a towing
speed of 45 mph/70 km/h and a towing dis-
tance of 90 miles/150 km, as otherwise the
automatic transmission may be dam-
aged.<
Towing methods
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted.
Familiarize yourself with the regulations on
towing in the respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, other-
wise it mill not be possible to control vehi-
cle response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the
same side on both vehicles. Should it prove
impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar
at an offset angle, please observe the fol-
lowing:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability
will be strictly limited in corners
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar
will exert lateral forces, tending to push
the vehicle sideways.
Secure the tow bar on the tow fitting
only. Otherwise damage could result
on other vehicle parts.<
With tow-rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle,
make sure that the tow-rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components
when towing, always use nylon ropes or
nylon straps. Secure the tow rope on the
tow fitting only. Otherwise damage could
result on other vehicle parts.<
With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a load bed.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, as otherwise
damage may result.<

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Audio"
– audio mode148
– radio152
Audio148
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– switching on/off149
– volume149
"AUDIO" for
DVD mode169
Audio mode148
"AUTO", automatic climate
control107
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air supply104
– headlamp control100
– luggage compartment lid
operation36,41
– steering wheel
adjustment54
– windshield washer72
Automatic car wash, refer
to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate
control103
– rear air conditioner109
– rear cooler114
– settings in Control
Display107
Automatic curb monitor56
Automatic Hold
– parking65
– parking brake65
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC105
Automatic soft closing
– doors39
– luggage compartment
lid40
Automatic station
search152
Automatic station
storage153Automatic transmission
with Steptronic68
– ignition62
– interlock62
– selector lever interlock68
– shiftlock69
– towing210
"AUTO P"
– function button54
– vehicle65
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air
distribution104
"AUTOSTOR" for radio154
Average fuel
consumption86
– setting units89
Average speed86
– setting units89
"Avoid highway"137
Avoiding tolls137
"Avoid route"141
"Avoid sect."140
"Avoid tolls"137
Axle loads, refer to
Weights216
"A-Z", telephone179
B
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment47,48
Backrest width
adjustment47
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement203
"Balance" in audio
mode150
Bandages, refer to
First-aid kit209
Bar, towing211
"Bass" in audio mode150
Battery207
– indicator lamp207
– jump-starting209
– remote control34
– switch207
"BC", refer to Computer87
Belts, refer to Safety
belts51
Beverage holders116Blower, automatic climate
control103
BMW active seat53
"BMW Assist"182
BMW Assist182
BMW Maintenance
System198
"BMW Services",
BMW Assist182
Bottle holder, refer to
Beverage holders116
Brake fluid197
– indicator lamp13
– level197
Brake Force Display97
Brake hydraulic
systems197
Brake lamps
– adaptive, refer to Brake
force display97
– bulb replacement203
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp83
Brake pad wear indicator,
indicator lamp13
Brake rotors
– brake system123
– break-in122
Brakes123
– ABS92
– brake fluid197
– break-in122
– indicator/warning
lamps13,92,94
– parking brake64
Brake system197
– brake fluid level197
– brake pads82
– break-in122
– disc brakes123
– indicator lamp13
Breakdown recovery, refer
to Roadside
Assistance182
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance182
Break-in procedures122
"Brief info", Control
Center22

Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Electrical defect
– door lock38
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for
automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Electric steering wheel
adjustment54
Electronic Damping Control
EDC95
Electronic Stability
Program ESP, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control93
Electronic toll collection
device, refer to
Entry/pass tags126
Emergency actuation, refer
to Manual operation
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for
automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Emergency call177
– dialing phone number178
– with emergency call
button177
Emergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartment's interior41
Emergency services, refer
to Roadside
Assistance182
"Emissions inspection",
vehicle83
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control86
Energy Control86
Engaging locks from
inside39Engine
– break-in122
– data214
– indicator lamp13
– speed214
– starting63
– switching off63
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant196
Engine oil195
– filling capacity217
– indicator/warning lamp83
– specified engine oils196
Engine oil level195
Engine oil pressure83
Engine oil sensor83
Engine output, refer to
Engine specifications214
Engine specifications214
Engine speed214
Entering country133
Entering house number134
Entering intersection134
Entering street134
Entering switch-on time of
independent ventilation
system110
"Entertainm.",
Control Center24
"Entertainment" in audio
mode148
Entry/pass tags126
Entry map for current
position and
destination132
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to
Energy Control86
Equalizer150
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control93
Exhaust system, refer to
High temperatures122
Exterior mirrors53
– automatic dimming
feature53
"Extra"
– rear air conditioning109
– rear cooler114F
"Fader" in audio mode150
Failure messages13
– refer to Check Control83
Failure of a current
consumer207
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms43
Fan, refer to Air supply105
Fasten safety belt51
Fastest route137
"Fastest route" for
navigation137
Fast forward
– CD159,162
– DVD167
Fault displays, refer to
Check Control83
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal
filter108
Fine wood, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit209
First-aid kit209
Fittings for tow-starting and
towing210
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight115
Flat tire206
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– refer to Tire condition191
– run-flat tires206
– spare tire205
Flat Tire Monitor95
– indicator lamp96
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mat, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure

Everything from A to Z
224 "FM..."
– audio mode148
– radio152
FM, waveband152
Fog lamps101
– indicator lamp11
Footbrake, refer to
Driving notes123
Front airbags98
Front armrest115
Front fog lamps
– indicator lamp11
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating58
Fuel187
– average consumption86
– gauge86
– quality187
– volume217
Fuel filler door186
– releasing in the event of
an electrical defect186
Fuel level, refer to
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level gauge, refer to
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge86
Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy Control86
Fuel tank capacity217
"FULL MENU" in DVD
mode167,168
"Full Release",
Control Center24
Fuses207
G
Garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control112
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications187
Gear changes, refer to
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Gear indicator68
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment116Glass roof, electric,
convenience
operation36,38
Glove compartment115
GPS, refer to Navigation
system130
Grills, refer to
Ventilation106
Gross weight, refer to
Weights216
H
Handbrake64
– Automatic Hold65
– indicator lamp13
Hands-free mode177
Hands-free system177
Hazard warning flashers15
Head airbags98
Headlamp control,
automatic100
Headlamp cover, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Headlamp flasher71
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps100
– bulb replacement201
– care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Headlamp washer fluid
tank, capacity, refer to
Filling capacities217
Headlamp washer system
– cleaning headlamps72
– fluid tank73
– washer fluid73
Head Light, refer to
Adaptive Head Light101
Headphones25
Head restraints49
– front head restraints,
active49
Heated mirrors53
Heated rear window,
automatic climate
control104
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel54Heated windshield,
automatic climate
control105
Heating103
– exterior mirrors53
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heating and ventilation103
Heating while stopped105
Heavy cargo, refer to
Stowing cargo124
Height, refer to
Dimensions215
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel54
"Help", Control Center22
Help text on Control
Display22
High beams101
– bulb replacement202
– headlamp flasher101
– indicator lamp13
Highs, refer to Tone
settings150
High temperatures122
Highway137
Hills123
Holders for beverage
cans116
Home address142,143
Hood194
Horn11
Hydraulic Brake Assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic
Brake Control94
Hydraulic system,
brakes197
Hydroplaning123
I
Ice warning81
iDrive, refer to
Control Center17
Ignition62
Ignition key34
Ignition lock62
– with Comfort Access62
Illuminated vanity mirror54

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Name" for navigation133
"Navigation"131
Navigation destination
– manual entry132
– selecting from the
directory134
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive,
location130
Navigation system130
– address book142
– adjusting volume27,141
– current position143
– destination entry132
– destination guidance in
assistance window131
– destination list137
– displaying route139
– looking for interesting
destination136
– manually entering
destination address132
– navigation CD/DVD130
– new route140
– recent destinations136
– route list140
– selecting destination via
information135
– selecting destination via
map135
– selecting route
criteria137
– starting destination
guidance139
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/interrupting
destination guidance142
– terminating/interrupting
destination guidance142
– voice instructions141
"Navi info.", function
button54
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints49
Nets125
"New route" for
navigation140"Next"
– looking for interesting
destinations136
– selecting destination via
map135
"None Release",
Control Center24
Notepad function28
Notepad of voice command
system28
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation106,110
Nylon rope210
O
OBD socket200
Octane numbers, refer to
Fuel specifications187
Odometer81
– refer to Trip odometer81
Oil
– additives, refer to
Diesel engine196
– dipstick195
– filling capacity217
– specified engine oils196
– viscosity ratings196
Oil change intervals, refer
to Service requirement
display82
Oil consumption195
Oil filter change217
Oil level195
– indicator lamp83
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp83
Oil sensor, indicator
lamp83
Oil temperature83
"OK" for DVD mode169
Onboard computer refer to
Control Center17
Onboard tool kit201
"On country" for
navigation136
"1,2,3"179
"On location" for
navigation135"On town/city" for
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
– via door lock38
– with remote control35
Opening without key, refer
to Comfort Access37
Oral note28
Outside air105
Outside air mode,
automatic climate
control105
Outside temperature
display81
– changing unit of
measure89
Overview
– operating principle10
– radio control148
P
Panic mode36
Park detent, refer to
Transmission lockout69
Park Distance Control
PDC91
Parking, vehicle64
Parking aid, refer to PDC
Park Distance Control91
Parking brake64
– Automatic Hold65
– manual operation64
Parking lamps100
– bulb replacement202
Parking lamps/low
beams100
"Parking lamps on!",
vehicle85
Parking with Automatic
Hold65
Parts and accessories,
refer to Your individual
vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function56
Pathway lighting100

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear seats
– adjusting48
– adjusting passenger seat
from the rear48
– head restraint
adjustment50
– heating52
Rear seats, power48
Rear TV24
Rearview mirror53
Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds113
Rear window defroster,
automatic climate
control104
Rear window safety
switch44
Recent destinations,
navigation136
Reception
– radio station152
– TV programs163
"Recirc. air", function
button54
Recirculated-air mode,
automatic climate
control105
Recirculating air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode105
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest tilt47,48
Redialing list, display
persons not reached180
Refueling186
– fuel filler door186
"Release",
Control Center24
Releasing
– from outside36
– luggage compartment
lid36,37
Remaining distance, refer
to Cruising range86
Remaining distance for
service82,83Remote control34
– changing battery37
– Comfort Access37
– garage door opener112
– luggage compartment
lid36
– malfunctions37
Replacement fuses207
Replacement keys34
Replacement of tires
– changing wheels204
– tire replacement192
Replacement tire205
Replacing lamps, refer to
Lamps and bulbs201
Replacing light bulbs201
Replacing tires192
Replacing windshield
wipers201
Reservoir, washer
system73
Reset, resetting tone
settings151
"RESET" in audio mode151
Residual heat105
Restraint systems
– for children58
– refer to Safety belts51
Returning to starting
point143
Reverse
– CD159,162
– DVD167
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic69
"Right"
– for seat heating52
– with the automatic climate
control107
"RND"
– CD changer161
– CD player158
Road map135
"Roadside Assistance",
BMW Assist182
Rod antenna, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Roller sun blind, refer to
Sun blinds113Roof-mounted luggage
rack125
Rope, refer to Having
vehicle towed210
Route
– altering140
– displaying139
– displaying map139
– list140
– new140
– selecting137
– selecting criteria137
"Route" for
navigation139,140
"Route guid." for
navigation139,142
Route instruction, refer to
Voice instructions141
"Route selec." for
navigation137
"RPA", vehicle96
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to
Run-flat tires206
Run-flat System
Component RSC, refer to
Run-flat tires206
Run-flat tires192
– flat tire206
– tire inflation pressure188
– tire replacement192,193
– winter tires193
S
Safety belts51
– care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– sitting safely46
– warning lamp13,51
Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts51
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake
System92
– Brake system94
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control93
Safety tires, refer to
Run-flat tires206

Everything from A to Z
232 Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror56
"Time"90
Time
– display format89
– setting90
Time of arrival87
Timer87
"Tint" in TV mode164
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor95
Tire Quality Grading190
Tires
– age190
– break-in122
– changing204
– condition191
– damage191
– flat tire204
– inflation pressure188
– replacing192
– run-flat tires192
– size190
– storage193
– tread191
– tread depth indicators,
refer to Tire tread/
damage191
– winter tires193
Tires with emergency-
running characteristics,
refer to Run-flat tires206
"TITLE" in DVD mode167
Tone148
– adjusting149
– mid-range setting151
"Tone" in audio
mode148,150
Tools, refer to Onboard
tool kit201
"TOP 8" for telephone180
Top 8 for telephone
– dialing phone number180
– on Control Display180
– sorting entries180
"TOP" in DVD mode169
Torque214
– lug bolts205Tow bar211
Tow fittings210
Towing210
Town/city
– entering133
– selecting134
Tow rope211
Tow sockets for tow
fitting210
Track, refer to
Dimensions215
Tracks, random
sequence158,161
Transmission, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic68
Transmission fault70
Transmission interlock,
manually releasing70
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Park69
Transporting children
safely58
Transport securing
device125
Tray for pens116
Tread depth, refer to
Tire tread191
Tread depth indicators in
tires, refer to Tire
tread191
Treble, refer to Adjusting
tone149
"Treble" in audio mode150
Trip odometer81
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment42
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid39
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions215
Turn signals71
– bulb
replacement202,203
– indicator lamp13
– side-mounted, bulb
replacement202TV163
– adjusting picture164
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– selecting163
– selecting programs163
– selecting standard164
– storing programs163
– switching on149
– volume149
"TV" during TV
operation163
"TV format"164
Twist-and-press button,
refer to Controller17
U
Undercoating, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading190
Unintentional alarm43
Units of measure
– average speed89
– consumption89
– distance89
– temperature89
Universal garage door
control112
Universal remote
control112
Unlocking
– from inside38
– hood194
Unlocking and locking
doors
– from inside38
– from outside35
Unlocking without key,
refer to Comfort
Access37
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal207
Using antifreeze196