BMW 745Li 2004 E66 Owner's Manual

Mobility
209Reference
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Tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool
kit mounted on the inside of the luggage
compartment lid, refer to page 200, and
should always remain in the vehicle.It can
be screwed in at the front or rear of the
vehicle.
Access to tow sockets
Front
Rear
Press the arrow symbol to push out the
cover.
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 the roadway. Adhere to these specifica-
tions, as otherwise the tow fitting can be
torn out and damage the vehicle.
Never attempt to tow or tie down the vehi-
cle using suspension components, as this
could lead to damage that might ultimately
result in an accident.<

Reference
This is where to look to find information on
any desired topic as quickly as possible.
This chapter includes the section
with technical data as well as
the manual's index.

Technical data
212
Technical data
Engine specifications
745i, 745Li760Li
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cmm268.4/4,398
8364.4/5,972
12
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm 325
6,100438
6,000
Maximum torque
at engine speed lb ft/Nm
rpm 330/450
3,600444/600
3,950
Compression ratio e 10.0 11.3
Stroke
Bore in/mm
in/mm 3.26/82.7
3.6/92.03.15/80.0
3.50/89.0
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management system

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Dimensions
All dimensions specified in in/mm. Lower side view: Li models.
Min. turning circle dia.: 39.7 ft/12.1 m; Li models: 41.3 ft/12.6 m.

Technical data
214
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle
loads or the gross vehicle weight.
745i745Li
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
Load Ibs./kg 1,058/480 1,059/480
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
760Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,872/2,210
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,930/2,690
Load Ibs./kg 1,058/480
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. 23.3/88
approx. 2.6/10Fuel specification:
page 187
Windshield and headlamp
washer system quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0 For details: page 71
Engine with oil filter renewal
745i, 745Li
760Liquarts/liters
quarts/liters8.5/8.0
9.0/8.5BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
Specifications: page 196
Automatic transmission
and differential ÐLifetime fluid,
no fluid change required

Everything from A to Z
216
A
"ABC..." for
navigation 132, 133
ABS Antilock Braking
System 91
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control 73
"ACCEPT" for
navigation 136, 143
Accessories 6
Activated-charcoal
filter 108
"Activation time" 109
Active cruise control 73
Ð malfunctions 79
Ð selecting distance 76
Active head restraints,
front 47
Active seat 51
Active seat ventilation 50
Adapter for spare key 32
Adaptive Head Light 99
Adding engine oil 195
"Address book" 142
Adjusting cooling capacity
of rear air conditioner 108
Airbags 97
Air conditioner in the
rear 108
Air distribution 103, 106
Airing, refer to
Ventilation 105
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 188
Air supply 104
Ð rear air conditioner 108
Air vent outlets 102
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 187
Alarm system 39
Ð avoiding unintentional
alarms 40All-season tires 192
"AM..." 148, 152, 154
AM waveband 152
Anchorages 125
"ANGLE" for DVD
mode 168
Antifreeze 196
Ð washer fluid 71
Antifreeze protection
Ð coolant 196
Ð radiator 196
Antilock Braking System
ABS 91
Anti-theft alarm
system 33, 39
Approved gross vehicle
weight 214
Aquaplaning, refer to
Hydroplaning 122
"Arrow display" for
navigation 140
"AS ADDRESS"
Ð creating a directory 142
Ð current position 143
Ð destination
entry 132, 134, 135
Ð destination list 136
Ð home address 142
Ð last destinations 136
"AS DEST."
Ð creating a directory 142
Ð destination
entry 134, 135
Ð home address 142
Ð last destinations 136
"AS DESTINATION"
Ð creating a directory 142
Ashtray 115
Assistance window, refer to
Control Center 22
Ð help texts 22
Ð status lines 23AUC Automatic
recirculated-air
control 104
"Audio" 148, 152
Audio 148
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð switching on/off 149
Ð volume 149
"AUDIO" for DVD
mode 168
"AUTO", automatic climate
control 106
Automatic
Ð air distribution 103
Ð cruise control 71
Ð curb monitor 54
Ð headlamp control 99
Ð luggage compartment lid
control 34, 38
Ð steering wheel
adjustment 52
Automatic car wash, refer
to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate
control 102
Ð automatic air
distribution 103
Ð rear air conditioner 108
Ð rear cooler 113
Ð settings in Control
Center 106
Automatic Hold
Ð parking 63
Ð parking brake 63
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 104
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 66
Ð manual operation 67
Ð sport program 67
"AUTO P" 53, 63
Everything from A to Z
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"AUTOSTOR" 163
"Autostore" for radio
mode 154
Average fuel
consumption 85
Average speed 85
"Avoid highway" 137
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40
"Avoid route" 141
"Avoid sect." 140
"Avoid tolls" 137
"A-Z", telephone 179
B
Backrest adjustment 45, 46
Backrests, refer to
Seats 44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs 202
Balance 149
"Balance" for audio
mode 150
Bass 149
"Bass" for audio mode 150
Battery 205
Ð flat 207
Battery switch 205, 206
"BC", refer to Computer 86
Belts 49
Beverage holders 115
Blinds 112
"BMW Assist" 21, 182
BMW Assist 182
"BMW Services" 182
Brake Assistant, refer to
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 93
Brake fluid 197
Brake force display 96
Brake hydraulic
systems 197
Brake lamps, replacing
bulbs 202
Brake pads 123
Brakes 123
Ð malfunctions 197
Breaking in the vehicle 122Break-in procedures 122
"Brief info" 22
"Brightness"
Ð for TV mode 164
Ð in the Control Center 89
Buttons on the steering
wheel 16
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 66
C
California Proposition 65
Warning 199
Call
Ð ending 179
Calling 179
Ð from phone book 179
Ð from the redial list 180
Ð from the Top 8 list 180
Ð redialing 180
Can holder, refer to
Beverage holders 115
Capacities 215
"Car data" 18, 21
Care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing 125
Cargo area
Ð locking separately 37
Cargo loading 125
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car phone 175, 178
Ð refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to
Radio 148
Car wash 122
Ð refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 91
CBS Condition Based
Service 198
"CD" 148, 158CD changer 160
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð fast forward 161
Ð random play 161
Ð reverse 161
Ð sampling 161
Ð Scan 161
Ð selecting CD 161
Ð selecting track 162
Ð skipping tracks 161
Ð switching on 160
Ð volume 149
CD player 158
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð fast forward 159
Ð random play 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð sampling 158
Ð Scan 158
Ð selecting tracks 158
Ð skipping tracks 158
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 149
"Center" 107
Center armrest
Ð individual button
assignment 17
Center brake lamp, refer to
Brake lamps 202
Center console, refer to
Comfort features 14
Central locking system 33
Ð button 37
Ð Comfort Access 34
Ð keys 36
Ð remote control 33
"CHANGE" for
navigation 136
Changing a tire 203
Changing language 88
Changing settings on the
Control Display 88
Changing the display
format on the Control
Display 88
Changing units of measure
on the Control Display 88

Everything from A to Z
218 Check Control 82
Ð "Check" 83
Checking engine oil
level 195, 195
Checking inflation
pressure 188
Child's seat 56
Child-restraint system 56
Child-safety lock 58
Cigarette lighter 116
Cleaning, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning windshield 70
"Climate" 18, 21
"Clock" 88
Clock 80
Ð setting time and date 88
Closing
Ð from inside 36
Ð from outside 33
Closing assist
Ð doors 37
Ð luggage compartment
lid 38
Cockpit 10, 14
Coin holder, refer to front
center armrest 114
Cold start 61
"Color" for TV mode 164
"Comfort"
Ð "EDC" 94
Comfort Access 34
Ð battery changing 35
Comfort features 14
Comfort seat 45
Ð in rear 46
"Comm." 24
"Communication"
18, 21, 175
Compact Disc, refer to
CD 158
Compartments, refer to
Storage
compartments 114Computer, refer to Control
Center 17, 84
Ð automatic climate
control 106
Ð "BC" 86
Ð changing settings 88
Ð display, menus 21
Ð displays on the Control
Display 85
Ð language selection 88
Ð setting brightness 89
Ð setting time and date 88
Ð status lines 23
Ð symbols 19
Condition Based Service
CBS 198
Confirming a menu item on
the Control Display 18
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner 116
Consumption
display 84, 85
"Contrast" for TV mode 164
Control Center 17
Ð adjusting the
brightness 89
Ð assistance window 22
Ð automatic climate
control 106
Ð changing settings 88
Ð changing the menu
page 19
Ð display, menus 21
Ð displaying help texts 22
Ð language selection 88
Ð lists 19
Ð menus 21
Ð rear 23
Ð selecting units of measure
and display format 88
Ð setting time and date 88
Ð status lines 23
Ð symbols 19
Ð symbols and lists 19
Control Display 17, 18
Ð in the rear 23
Ð switching off 18
Controller, refer to Control
Center 17Controls 10, 14
Convenience operation of
windows and glass
roof 36
Convenience starting
feature 61
"Coolant" 198
Coolant 195, 196
Cooler, refer to Rear
cooler 113
Country of destination 133
Courtesy lighting 101
Creating voice address
book 142
Cruise control 71
Ð active cruise control 73
Cruising range 85
Cup holder, refer to
Beverage holders 115
Curb weight 214
Current fuel
consumption 85
D
Data 212
"Date" 88
Daytime driving lamps 99
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 93
Defrosting the windshield,
refer to Defrosting
windows 104
Defrosting windows 104
Defrost setting 104
"DELETE" for
navigation 136, 137
Destination 133
Destination during
navigation
Ð selecting in
Information 135
Ð selecting using voice 143
Destination entry 132
Destination guidance
Ð interrupting 141
Ð terminating 141
Destination list 136
"Dest. input" 132
"Detour" 141