load capacity BMW 745Li 2006 E66 Owner's Manual

Practical interior accessories
118
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, convenient transport of up to
4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
The ski bag itself plus the additional capacity
provided by the luggage compartment make it
possible to stow skis with a length of up to
6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft/2.10 m in
length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to con-
tract, reducing its overall capacity.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest in the rear
backrest.
2.Pull on the handle and open the cover panel.
3.Remove the cover panel
* and place it on
the controller in the rear.
4.To open the cover panel in the luggage
compartment:
Press the handle and slide it to the right.5.Place the ski bag between the front seats
and load it. The zipper gives you easy
access to the stowed items and facilitates
drying of the ski bag.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges so that no damage occurs.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Failure to secure the ski bag with the
retaining strap could endanger occupants
during braking or evasive maneuvers.<
Stowing ski bag
1.To close the cover panel in the luggage
compartment:
Press the handle and slide it to the left.
2.Fold the ski bag and store it in the compart-
ment.

Things to remember when driving
124 Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When vehicle is parked
Condensation forms in the automatic climate
control during operation, and then exits under
the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under
the vehicle are therefore normal.
Before driving into a car wash
1.Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page50;
otherwise, they could be damaged due to
the width of the vehicle.
For the vehicle to be able to roll, follow the
instructions on page58.
2.Release the parking brake, especially when
you have activated Automatic Hold. Refer to
page59.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result
can come in the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's door pillar
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX lbs. or YYY kg; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged and unstable driving con-
ditions may result.<
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passenger from XXX lbs. or YYY kg.
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.:
1400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded into the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permitted load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage
can be transported.

Driving tips
125Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Stowing cargo
>Place heavy cargo as far forward and as low
as possible, placing it directly behind the
bulkhead behind the rear seats.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each outside rear
safety belt in the opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Use the luggage net* or securing straps to
secure small and lightweight luggage and
cargo.
>Heavy-duty straps
* for securing larger and
heavier objects are available at your BMW
center. Four lashing eyes for attaching
these heavy-duty straps are provided in the
luggage compartment, refer to illustration.
>Please follow the special instructions sup-
plied with the heavy-duty straps.
Always position and secure the load as
described above. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers, for example during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Attach heavy-duty straps only to the lashing
eyes, refer to illustration, otherwise, the heavy-
duty straps could come loose or the vehicle
could be damaged.Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page220, as excessive loads can impair the
operational safety of the vehicle and may also
put you in violation of highway safety laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment, as they could fly around and pose a safety
hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt
braking or evasive maneuvers .<
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Anchorage points
The anchorage points are located inside the
door openings.
Loading roof rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights starting on page220.
Make sure that the roof load is distributed
evenly, and that it does not extend outward to
beyond the limits of the loading surface. Always
load the heaviest pieces first – on the bottom.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising the glass sunroof, and that objects do

Mobility
209Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Lamps in luggage compartment lid
1Backup lamps
The illustration shows the left luggage com-
partment lid cutout.
Remove the trim panel from the luggage com-
partment lid.
Backup lamp
Backup lamp:
Bulb 16 watts, W 16 W
1.Pull the bulb holder out.
2.Extract the bulb for replacement.
Changing wheels
Safety precautions to observe in the
event of a flat and during all tire changes:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from passing
traffic. Park on a firm, flat, surface. Switch on the
hazard warning flashers.
Engage the parking brake and shift the trans-
mission selector lever into P.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle
and ensure that they remain outside the imme-
diate area in a safe place, such as behind a
guardrail.
If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning
lamp is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as
snow, ice, tile, etc.
Position the jack on a firm support surface. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, never lie under
the vehicle and never start the engine while it is
supported by the jack.<
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises, note the positions of
the tools before removing them, then return
them to their initial positions after completing
work.
>Lug wrench
Located beside the spare wheel.
>Wheel chock
Located next to the spare wheel, or behind
the trim panel on the left side of the luggage
compartment on vehicles equipped with a
trailer coupling.
Remove the floor mat and the cover above
the spare tire.
Unscrew the wingnut and remove the wheel
chock.

Technical data
220
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
750i750Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,486/2,035 4,452/2,065
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,545/2,515 5,611/2,545
Load lbs./kg 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,579/1,170 2,602/1,180
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 3,075/1,395 3,109/1,410
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500
760i760Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,762/2,160 4,905/2,225
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,820/2,640 5,930/2,690
Load lbs./kg 1,058/480 1,025/465
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,778/1,260 2,833/1,285
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 3,109/1,410 3,109/1,410
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500

Everything from A to Z
232 Instructions, navigation
system, refer to Route
guidance by voice
instructions145
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display12
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
– all around the steering
wheel10
– comfort features14
Integrated universal remote
control111
Interior lamps102
– switching on with remote
control33
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature123
Interlock, refer to Switching
off engine58
"INTERM. TIME",
stopwatch83
Interval Display, refer to
Service requirements78
J
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting213
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access38
Key Memory31
Keys30
– adapter for spare key30
– key-related settings, refer to
Key Memory31
Kick-down63
Knock control193
L
Lamps and bulbs207
"Language", settings84
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Last", telephone184
"Last dest.", navigation137
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system55
Leather care, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
LEDs light-emitting
diodes207
"Left", seat heating49
Length, refer to
Dimensions219
Level control system89
Light
– refer to High-beam
assistant100
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams99
– refer to Roadside parking
lamps/low beams100
Light alloy wheels, care and
maintenance, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs207
Lighter116
Lighter socket, refer to Power
socket116
Lighting
– of instruments101
– of vehicle99
Light switch99
"Limit"82
Limit, refer to Speed limit82
"Limited", rear seat screen22
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading
– securing cargo125
– vehicle124
"LOC.", navigation140
"Location",
navigation139,146,147Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking34
Locking
– from inside34
– from outside33
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort Access38
Locking without remote
control, refer to Comfort
Access38
"LOGIC7", tone control154
Longlife oils, approved
oils203
Long wave, LW155
– High Definition Radio161
"low", automatic climate
control105
Low beams99
– automatic99
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp80
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support
adjustment45
Low-fuel warning light, refer to
Fuel gauge76
Lows, refer to Tone
adjustment153
Lug bolts
– refer to Preparing for a wheel
change210
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting211
– wrench, refer to What you
will need209
Luggage compartment119
– capacity220
– Comfort Access39
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid35
– opening from inside36
– opening from outside35
– opening with remote
control33

Everything from A to Z
236 "RDS", Radio159
RDS Radio Data System158
Reading lamps102
"Rear", rear seat screen22
Rear air conditioner108
– cooling adjustment108
– switching off108
– switching on108
– switching on/off via
iDrive108
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest114
"Rear climate control", rear
compartment air
conditioning108
Rear-compartment air condi-
tioning, rear refrigerator117
Rear lamps208
– refer to Tail lamps208
– replacing bulbs208
Rear lock, rear seat screen22
"Rear refrigerator"117
Rear refrigerator117
Rear-seat area ventilation107
Rear seat backrests, electric,
refer to Rear comfort seat
adjustment45
Rear seats
– adjusting45
– adjusting passenger seat
from rear45
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating50
Rear seat screen21
Rearview mirror50
Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds112
Rear window defroster107
Rear window safety switch40
Recent numbers in mobile
phone184
Reception, radio
– refer to Changing
station155
– refer to Updating stations in
receiving range157
Rechargeable flashlight113"Recirc. air", programmable
buttons52
Recirculated-air mode105
– automatic climate
control105
Reclining seat
– refer to Comfort seat
adjustment44
– refer to Power seat
adjustment44
Redialing list, displaying
persons not reached184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps208
Refueling
192
Remaining distance
– for service required78
– refer to Cruising range77
– to destination77
Remote control30
– changing battery39
– Comfort Access38
– garage door opener111
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33
Removing fog on the
windows106
Removing head restraints,
rear seats47
Replacement fuses212
Replacement key, refer to
New remote controls30
Replacement of tires199
– changing wheels209
– tire replacement199
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs207
Replacing windshield
wipers207
Reporting an accident, refer
Initiating an emergency
call178
Reservoir for washer
systems67
"RESET"
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– tone control154Reset, resetting tone
settings154
Residual heat106
Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to
Securing cargo125
Retracting telephone
keypad177
Reverse
– CD changer166
– CD player163
– DVD changer169
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"Right", seat heating49
"RND"
– CD changer166
– CD player163
Road map134
Roadside Assistance187
Roadside parking lamps100
Roadside service, refer to
Roadside Assistance187
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds112
Roof load capacity220
Roof-mounted luggage
rack125
Rope, refer to Towing
methods215
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route
– altering145
– bypassing sections146
– changing145
– displaying143
– displaying arrow display143
– displaying map143
– displaying town144
– list144
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
"Route guid.",
navigation138,143

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting211
Vanity mirror, illuminated51
Vehicle
– battery211
– breaking-in122
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– dimensions219
– loading124
– locking from inside34
– locking from outside33
– parking58
– position, refer to Current
position146
– storage, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight220
"Vehicle", menus on Control
Display17
Vehicle jack, refer to What you
will need210
Vehicle jack mountings, refer
to Lifting vehicle210
Ventilation107
– draft-free107
Ventilation while parked109
Video, refer to DVD
changer168
"View", navigation143
Viscosity203
Voice-command phone
book184
Voice command system23
– short commands222
Voice instructions for
navigation system
– muting145
– repeating145
– switching on/off145
– volume145
Volume distribution, refer to
Balance and fader154
W
Warning and indicator
lamps12
Warnings, refer to Check
Control80
Warning triangle213
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models205
Washer fluid66
– capacity of reservoir67
Washer jets, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles66
Washer system67
Washing the vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste receptacle, refer to
– Ashtray, front115
– Center armrest, front114
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water123
Waveband155
– High Definition Radio161
"WB", radio159
WB, waveband159
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth198
Weather reports159
Weights220
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires199
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions219
Wheel change, spare
wheel210
Wheel chock, refer to What
you will need209
Wheel replacement199
Wheels and tires194
Width, refer to
Dimensions219
Windshield heater, refer to
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106Windshield washer, washer
fluid66
Windshield washer nozzles66
Windshield washer
reservoir66,67
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities221
Windshield washing system,
wiper system65
Windshield wiper, refer to
Wiper system65
Windshield wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing207
Winter tires200
– changing209
– condition198
– run-flat tires200
– speed limit selection82
– storage200
Wiper blade replacement66
Wiper system65
"With highway",
navigation142
"With map", navigation135
Without freeway, refer to
Changing route criteria142
Wood decoration, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Wordmatch principle for
navigation142
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard toolkit207
X
Xenon lamp, replacing
bulbs207