BMW 745LI SEDAN 2002 Owners Manual

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100 1Automatic air distribution and supply Ð
left side of passenger compartment103
2External air/AUC Automatic recirculated
air control/Recirculated air101
3To defrost windshield and door
windows101
4Temperature control Ð left-hand side, see
next column
5Maximum cooling101
6Air supply Ð left-hand side101
7To switch off automatic climate
control103
8Air supply Ð right-hand side101
9Temperature control Ð right-hand side,
see next column
10Residual heat mode101
11Rear window defroster
12Air conditioner101 13Automatic air distribution and supply Ð
right side of passenger compartment103
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor Ð
please keep clear and unobstructed
15Parked-car ventilation system106
>Activation time set Ð the indicator lamp is
on
>Parked-car ventilation on Ð the indicator
lamp flashes
All of the remaining setting options
available with the automatic climate
control can be found in the Control
Display's "Settings" menu, refer to
page 103.
The current settings for temperature and air
supply appear in the Control Display's
status line.
You can find a description of the Control
Display on page 19.<
A congenial climate Activate the automatic mode using the
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control
Display, refer to page 103. Select the
interior temperature that you find most
comfortable.
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available
setting options.
All of the air conditioner functions,
including maximum cooling, refer to
page 101 and the rear air conditioner, see
page 105 are available only when the
engine is running.<
Your vehicle has been designed to
automatically select your personal
climate-control settings whenever you unlock the doors using your individually
programmed remote control unit.<
Automatic air distribution and supply
The AUTO program adjusts the
air supply and distribution
patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior
climate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.

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Temperature adjustment
You can turn to select the
desired temperatures for the
driver's and passenger sides.
Your settings appear in the
Control Display's status line.
The figures in the display provide a general
indication of interior temperature. When
you start the vehicle, this system ensures
that the selected temperature is achieved
as quickly as possible. It then maintains
this temperature, regardless of the season.
Defrost windows and clear them of
condensation
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and door windows.
To adjust air supply manually
You can adjust the air supply by
turning. The automatic air
supply control is operational
whenever you see your selec-
tion represented by a bar in the
Control Display's status line. The automatic
air distribution remains in operation as
before. You can reactivate the automatic
air supply mode with the AUTO button.
Air conditioner operation
The air conditioner cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
required, according to temperature setting.
Depending on the weather, the windshield
may fog over briefly when the engine is
started.
The air conditioner comes on automatically
when you select the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
Select this program to obtain
maximum cooling as quickly as
possible.
The temperature display reverts
to 61 7 (16 6) while the system switches
to the recirculated-air mode and starts to
provide maximum air supply through the instrument panel outlets only. For this
reason you should ensure that these
outlets are open before selecting this
program.
Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the flow of outside air.
The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle. AUC executes
this function automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through
the following control sequence:
>Indicator lamps off: outside air flows into
the vehicle
>Left-hand indicator lamp on Ð AUC
mode: the system detects pollutants in the
outside air and responds by deactivating
the outside air supply when required. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Depending upon air quality, in the auto-
matic mode the system may start to alter-
nate between its outside-air and
recirculated-air modes
>Right-hand indicator lamp on Ð Recircu-
lated-air mode: the supply of outside air
into the vehicle is permanently blocked.
The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you
should switch it off while also increasing air
supply as required.<
Residual heat mode
The system uses the warmth
stored in the engine to heat the
interior when the ignition is off,
for instance, while the vehicle is
stopped at a school to pick up a
child.
You can adjust the automatic climate
control's settings when the ignition lock is
in the radio mode. The system blows

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102 heated air into the interior in accordance
with the selected distribution pattern while
the ignition is off.
Provided that the engine has warmed
to its normal operating temperature
and the battery is charged, you can use this
function for up to 15 minutes after
switching off the ignition. The LED within
the button lights up to confirm compliance
with both of these conditions.<
Front ventilation You can adjust the vent outlets for the
upper body to suit your personal require-
ments.
You can use the serrated dials 1 to open
and close the outlets through an infinitely-
variable range, while the serrated dials 2
allow you to adjust the airflow direction. Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of
cool air in your direction, for instance, if the
interior has become too warm, etc.Draft-free ventilationSet the vent outlets so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at you.
The airflow temperatures for the indi-
vidual upper-body vent outlets can be
adjusted separately in the Control Display,
refer to page 104.
When the vent outlets are completely
closed, the vents at the top of the cockpit
provide indirect ventilation for the
passenger compartment.<
Ventilation for storage compartment
in front armrest You can use the serrated dial in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent
outlet.
Depending upon the temperatures
selected at the rear dials, high
temperatures may occur in the storage
compartment. Close the vent as required.< Rear ventilation The serrated dials 1 allow you to open and
close the ventilation outlets through an infi-
nitely-variable range.
You can adjust the airflow direction using
the levers 2
The serrated dials 3
* control the amount of
cooled air in the flow from the vent outlets:
Turn toward blue sector Ð colder
Turn toward red sector Ð warmer
This function allows you to make minor
adjustments for maximum comfort while
also letting you vary temperatures within
the storage compartment.

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Switching off the automatic climate
control*
The air supply, the heater and
the air conditioner are all
switched off. You can restart
the automatic climate control
by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Settings in Control Display With the ignition on, select the "Climate"
menu in the Control Center. The Control
Display provides you with the following
setting options:
>"Left A Right":
Separate settings for driver and front
passenger
>To adjust and adapt air-distribution
patterns, refer to the next column
>To adjust temperature for the upper
body, refer to page 104
>To store and select individual settings
for air supply, air distribution and tempera-
ture, refer to page 104
Select the second page of the
"Climate" menu
>Select "Indep. ventil.":
For information on activating and deacti-vating the parked-car ventilation system
and setting the timer, refer to page 106
>"Seat temp.":
To adjust temperature distribution while
the seat heaters are on, refer to page 51
>"Extra":
Switching rear air conditioner and rear
cooler on and off, refer to pages 105, 110
Select the first page of the "Climate"
menu
Automatic air distribution and supply "AUTO":
The AUTO program adjusts the air supply
and distribution patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior
climate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.
"Bi-Level":
This program operates in the same way as
the AUTO program, but with airflow
directed toward upper body and into the
footwells. For individual adjustment of air-
distribution patternsYou can cancel the AUTO program by
selecting specific air distribution patterns
for your personal comfort.

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To adjust air distribution You also enjoy the option of adjusting the
air distribution manually to obtain a climate
that is ideally adapted to your personal
requirements. The AUTO program is deac-
tivated.
Select the desired symbol and confirm.
Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Air to windshield and door
windows
Air to the upper body. You
can also adjust the vent
outlets for the upper body individually, see
below.
Air to footwell To adjust temperature for the upper
body This function provides you with the option
of making minor adjustments to achieve
maximum comfort.
Use the temperature setting to adjust the
amount of cool air that is added to the
airflow emerging from the vent outlets for the upper body. We recommend a
moderate temperature setting, as cooler air
helps promote fatigue-free driving.
To store and select individual
settings You can store your individual setting after
adjusting the air distribution manually.
Select "Memorize" and confirm your selec-
tion.
Now you can reselect the preset climate
that precisely reflects your personal
requirements.
Select and confirm "Individual." The AUTO
program is deactivated. Microfilter / activated-charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by
filtering gaseous pollutants from the
outside air. Your BMW center replaces this
combined filter as a standard part of your
scheduled maintenance.
You can select a display of more detailed
information in the Service Display, refer to
page 78.

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Rear air conditioner* The following settings and operating
modes can be selected and adjusted sepa-
rately on the left and right sides:
1Cooling adjustment, see below
2Maximum cooling, see below
3Adjust air supply manually, see below
4Switch off rear air conditioner, see belowRear air conditioner activation To switch on the rear air conditioner
>select maximum cooling
>press the OFF button again
>select "Rear air cond." in the Control
Display and confirm your selection, see
below.
The rear cooler is automatically acti-
vated when you switch on the rear air
conditioner, refer to page 110.< To adjust cooling
You can also set the system to
provide the desired level of
cooling by turning. We recom-
mend setting the system for
moderate cooling. When you
start off, the system reaches and then
maintains the desired temperature settings
as quickly as possible, both in summer and
in winter.
To adjust air supply manually
You can adjust the air supply by
turning.
Maximum cooling
This program quickly provides
maximum cooling.
The system automatically switches to the
recirculated-air mode while a high-speed
stream of air simultaneously emerges from
the outlet in the instrument panel. For this
reason you should ensure that these
outlets are open before selecting this
program.
Switching off rear air conditioner

The air conditioner is switched
off.
Press the button again to switch back on.
Switching on/off in Control Display 1.With the ignition on, select "Climate" in
the Control Center menu
2.Select the second page of the
"Climate" menu
3.Select "Extra" and confirm
4.Select "Rear air cond." and confirm.
The maximum cooling mode is auto-
matically activated when you switch
on the rear air conditioner in the Control
Display.<
Select "Rear air cond." again and confirm
your entry to deactivate the system.

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Rear ventilation Use the lever 1 to vary the airflow direction.
For additional information on rear ventila-
tion options, refer to page 102. Parked-car ventilation
system

System operation is controlled using the
Control Display. You can set two different
times for the system to start.
The parked-car ventilation blows air into
the passenger compartment to lower inte-
rior temperatures.
The system remains on for 30 minutes. You
can also switch the system on and off
manually. Since the system uses a
substantial amount of electrical current,
you should refrain from activating it twice in
succession without allowing the battery to
be recharged in normal operation between
use.
The parked-car ventilation system is avail-
able for preprogrammed operation at
outside temperatures above approx. 50 7
(10 6) and for direct activation at any
temperature, but is not operational when
the vehicle is underway.
The air enters the passenger compartment
through the vent outlets in the instrument
panel, which can be adjusted for both
direction and airflow. These outlets must
be open for the system to operate.
Activating and switching off
manually 1.Activate the "radio" mode at the ignition
lock
2.Select "Indep. ventil." on the second
page of the "Climate" menu and confirm
your selection.
Select "Indep. ventil." a second time and
confirm to deactivate the system manually. To set the timer You can preselect two activation times.
1.Activate the "radio" mode at the ignition
lock
2.Select "Indep. ventil." from the second
page of the "Climate" menu and confirm
your selection
3.Select "Set time 1" or "Set time 2" and
confirm your selection
4.Enter the desired time
>Turn: set
>Press: confirm.

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To activate timer Select "Switch time 1" or "Switch time 2"
and confirm your selection.
The parked-car ventilation is only
available for activation within the
subsequent 24 hours. After this the time
will have to be reconfirmed.<

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Practical interior accessoriesUniversal Garage Door
Opener*

The concept The Universal Garage Door Opener can
replace as many as three hand-held trans-
mitters for various accessories, such as
door openers, alarms and door-locking
systems. The Universal Garage Door
Opener registers and stores signals from
the original hand-held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held trans-
mitter can be programmed on one of the
three channel keys. Following that, each of
the devices can be actuated with the
appropriately-programmed channel key.
The indicator lamp flashes to confirm trans-
mission of the signal.
If the vehicle is sold, the memory of the
channel keys should be cleared as
described on page 109.
To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the
Universal Garage Door Opener always
inspect the immediate area to make certain
that no people, animals or objects are
within the travel range of the device. Also,
comply with the safety precautions of the
original hand-held transmitter.< Original hand-held transmitter
If you see this symbol on the pack-
aging or in the manual supplied with
the original remote control unit, it is
safe to assume that it is compatible with
the Universal Garage Door Opener.
To check for alternating codes To determine whether the original hand-
held transmitter operates using an alter-
nating code, you should either consult the
manual enclosed with it or program a
channel key as described in the Program-
ming section. After programming, press and hold down
the key on the Universal Garage Door
Opener. If the indicator lamp on the
Universal Garage Door Opener flashes for
two seconds before remaining on continu-
ously, this indicates that the original hand-
held transmitter uses an alernating code. In
this case, you can program the channel
keys using the procedure described on the
next page in the section on programming
alternating-code transmitters.
If you have additional questions,
please consult your BMW center or
call 1-800-355-3515.
You can also visit these websites:
www.bmwusa.com or
www.homelink.com.
HomeLink is a registered trademark owned
by Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming 1Channel keys
2Indicator lamp
Observe the safety precautions
described in the previous column.<
1.Switch on the ignition
2.When using for the first time: press both
outside keys 1, maintaining pressure until
the indicator lamp 2 starts to flash, then
release them. The three channel keys are
cleared.
3.Hold the original hand-held transmitter
no further than 2 in (5 cm) from the channel
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4.Simultaneously press the transmit key
on the original hand-held transmitter,
arrow 3 and the selected channel key 1
on the Universal Garage Door Opener.
Release both keys as soon as the indicator
lamp flashes rapidly
5.To program other original hand-held
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The corresponding channel key is now
programmed with the signal of the original
hand-held transmitter. Programming alternating-code
transmitters
Observe all of the safety precautions
described on the previous page.<
Consult the unit's operating instructions
when programming the Universal Garage
Door Opener.
When programming hand-held transmitters
that employ an alternating code, please
observe the following supplementary
instructions:
Programming will be easier with the
aid of a second person.<
1.Program the Universal Garage Door
Opener by following the instructions given
above under Programming.
2.Maintain pressure on the alternating-
code transmitter for roughly two seconds,
continuing until the program lamp lights up.
3.Press the selected channel key on the
Universal Garage Door Opener three times.
If you have any additional questions,
please contact your BMW center.<
To clear channel keys
Observe all of the safety precautions
described on the previous page.<
The memory of individual channel keys
cannot be deleted. However, the three
channel keys can be cleared together as
follows:
>Press both outside keys on the Universal
Garage Door Opener; maintain pressure
until the indicator lamp starts to flash, then
release the key.
Sun blinds*

Rear window sun blind Activate by pressing the button with the
ignition lock in the "radio" mode. Sun blinds for rear windows Activate by pressing the desired button
with the ignition lock in the "radio" mode.
1Quarter window blind
2Side window blind
3Rear window blind
4Switching to the other side
The side window blind cannot be
extended unless the side window is
closed. If the window is open, the blind will
rise slightly prior to immediately retracting
to its original position.<
Briefly press the safety switch in the
driver's door, refer to page 42. The
indicator lamp must light up. This precau-
tion prevents children from operating the
sun blinds using the rear switches, etc.
Before using always ensure that the sun
blind's travel path is clear and unob-
structed.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the remote control unit from the ignition