BMW 745LI SEDAN 2002 Owner's Guide

Voice command
30 To select a stored
radio station>>Station<<, >>Station selection<<
To start CD >>CD on<<
To select a CD >>CD 1 ..6<<
To start MD >>MiniDisc on<<
To select a track >>MiniDisc Track 1 ..30<<
To start a cassette >>Tape on<<
To record a note-
book entry>>Record note<<
To listen to note-
book entry>>Read out note<<, >>Listen to note<<
To edit notebook
entry>>Edit note<<
Function
Command

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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you
with information for complete control
of your vehicle. Its extensive array of
features and accessories, both for driving
and for your own safety, comfort and
convenience, are described here.

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Opening and closingKeys1The Key Memory functions are controlled
by the two remote control units with their
integrated keys, refer to page 59.
The color-coded decals that you received
when taking delivery of your vehicle can be
used to identify the individual remote
control units
Each remote control unit is equipped
with an extended-life battery which is
automatically recharged in the ignition lock
each time you drive the vehicle.
If you have any remote control units that
are not being used on a regular basis, you
should therefore remember to recharge
these units by using them to drive the
vehicle for an extended period at least
once a year, refer to page 35.<
2Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet. This key is not
intended for constant use
3Adapter for spare key
The adapter can be used to store the spare
key. It can be stored in the place provided
within the luggage compartment lid-
mounted onboard tool kit to ensure that it
will always be available, refer to page 181.
You can find more detailed information on
using the adapter in the section Using the
spare key adapter.
To remove the key from the remote
control unit Press the button 1 to release the key.
You can use this integrated key to lock the
storage compartment located beneath the
front armrest.
Within this storage compartment you will
also find the switch for locking the luggage
compartment separately, refer to page 39.
This precaution prevents unauthorized
access to the vehicle's luggage compart-
ment when you subsequently hand over
only the remote control unit when leaving
the vehicle for valet parking, etc. Using the spare key adapter You will need the adapter to activate the
ignition and to start the vehicle with the
spare key.
Slide up the cover 1 and insert the spare
key 2 in the adapter. Close the cover and
insert the adapter in the ignition lock.

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Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. This simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated
>from outside via the remote control as
well as via the driver's door lock
>from inside via the button for the central
locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to
page 37.
The anti-theft system is automatically
armed whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is armed/deactivated at
the same time.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically (only
those doors which were not locked sepa-
rately with the safety lock buttons). Refer to
page 38. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.Opening and closing Ð from
outside Using the remote control The remote control makes opening and
closing the doors of your vehicle very
convenient. Furthermore, it provides three
additional functions which you can only
execute via the remote control:
>Switching on interior lamps, refer to
page 36.
You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages, etc. >Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid, refer to pages 36, 39.
The luggage compartment lid opens,
regardless of whether it was previously
locked.
>Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an alarm.
When you engage/release the vehicle's
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system
and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Remote control
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always keep the remote control unit with
you; this precaution ensures that you will
remain able to unlock the vehicle from the
outside at all times.<
Because their batteries are automati-
cally charged by the ignition lock
during normal operation, remote control
units that are used regularly are always
charged and ready for use.
When it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is
discharged. Use this remote control unit
during an extended drive; this will recharge
the battery, refer to page 34. In the event of
a system malfunction, please contact your
BMW center, which is also your source for
replacement keys.<

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To unlock the vehiclePress button 1.
The interior lamps and the door-mounted
proximity lamps come on.
Press the button once to unlock the driver's
door only; press a second time to unlock all
remaining doors as well as the luggage
compartment lid and the fuel filler door. Convenience opening mode Maintain pressure on button 1. The
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof open.
The sunroof will not be retracted if it is
already in its raised position. To lock and secure Press button 2. To switch off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior motion sensor Press button 2 again immediately after
locking.
For more detailed information, refer to
page 41. To switch on interior lamps and door-
mounted proximity lamps With the vehicle locked, press button 2.To switch on the interior lamps Press button 4.Panic mode By pressing and holding button 4 for more
than approx. two seconds, you can trigger
the alarm system in response to any
impending danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the
buttons.To open the luggage compartment
lidPress button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens
slightly, regardless of whether it was previ-
ously locked or unlocked. During opening the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never lay the remote control unit down in
the luggage compartment. If the luggage
compartment lid was locked earlier, it will
relock automatically when closed.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
To open the luggage compartment
lidPress button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, regardless of whether it was previ-
ously locked or unlocked.
To interrupt the opening process:
Press the button again while opening is in
progress.
During opening the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never lay the remote control unit down in
the luggage compartment. If the luggage
compartment lid was locked earlier, it will
relock automatically when closed.< External systems External systems or devices may cause
local interference in the functions of the
remote control.
Should the remote control unit fail to
operate owing to interference of this kind,
you can respond by using the key to unlock
your vehicle at one of the doors. For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply
with Section 15 of the FCC/Federal
Communication Commission regulations.
Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8765S
LX8765E
LX8CAS

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Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
>this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment. unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks all of
the remaining doors, the luggage compart-
ment lid and the fuel filler door.
You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgment message that the
vehicle is closed correctly.< Convenience operation You also have the option of operating the
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof from
the driver's door lock.
>To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
"unlock" position and hold it there
>To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
"lock" position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to
be sure that no one is injured.
Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation (in the event of an electrical malfunction)
You can turn the key all the way to the right
or left in the door lock or engage or release
the locking mechanism in the driver's door. Opening and closing Ð from
inside You can operate the central locking system
with this button when the driver's door is
closed. This unlocks or
locks the doors and luggage
compartment, but does not activate the
anti-theft system.
The anti-theft system is not activated. Also,
the fuel filler door remains unlocked to
allow refueling.
After unlocking the driver's door with
the remote control, refer to page 36,
you can press the button to unlock all
remaining doors as well as the luggage
compartment lid and the fuel filler door.
After closing the driver's door you can
press to lock it.<
You can also have the system
programmed to activate the central
locking system automatically whenever the
vehicle is set in motion, or when a specific
interval elapses after it is unlocked,
provided that neither the doors nor the
luggage compartment lid are opened in the
meantime. This can be adjusted to be key-
specific.< To unlock and open the doors >Either unlock the doors together with the
button for the central locking system and

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armrest
or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door, and
the second one opens it.
When the low beams are switched on,
the interior door handles are also
lighted. The intensity of the lighting is
adjusted together the instrument lighting,
refer to page 97.<
To engage locks >Use the central locking button to lock all
of the doors simultaneously,
or
>press the individual safety lock buttons
down. To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out of the vehicle, the
lock button on the driver's door automati-
cally extends again after a brief period if the
door remains open.
Do not use the safety lock buttons to
engage the locks for driving, as they
would then fail to disengage automatically
in the event of an accident.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the
doors from the inside, you should always
keep the remote control unit with you; this
precaution ensures that you will remain
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside
at all times.< Doors Soft Close Automatic* Apply gentle pressure to the door to close
it. The closing process will then be carried
out automatically.
To avoid injuries, ensure that the
door's travel path is completely free
and clear before closing.<
Luggage compartment lid Opening from outsidePress the button, see arrow in illustration.
The luggage compartment lid opens.
During opening the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening. compartment lid lock located in the license
plate recess. Opening separately Insert the key in the luggage compartment
lid's lock and turn it all the way to the right
Ð the lid opens.
To avoid being locked out inadvert-
ently, avoid laying the remote control
unit down in the luggage compartment. The
luggage compartment is locked again as
soon as you close the lid.
If you use the key to unlock the luggage
compartment lid while the alarm system is
armed, the alarm will be triggered. To
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>unlock the vehicle using the remote
control, refer to page 36, or
>insert the remote control all the way into
the ignition lock, engaging the detent.< Secure separately The switch position will vary according to
the individual vehicle's equipment level.
1Luggage compartment lid locked
2Luggage compartment lid unlocked
Push the switch into position 1. This locks
the luggage compartment lid and discon-
nects it from the central locking system.
If you then lock the storage compartment in
the center armrest before handing over
only the remote control when leaving the
vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will
prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle
through the luggage compartment, refer to
page 34. Manual operation (in the event of an electrical malfunction)
Refer to section on Opening separately.To open from the insideYou can use this button to open the
luggage compartment lid when the vehicle is stationary (not possible, if the luggage
compartment lid has been locked sepa-
rately).
To closeA recess has been incorporated into the
inside trim on the luggage compartment lid
to make it easier to pull down. Automatic Soft Close feature To close the luggage compartment lid,
merely press it down gently. The closing
process will then be carried out automati-
cally.
To avoid personal injury, always
ensure that no individuals are within
the luggage compartment lid's travel range
when closing.
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate
the interior of the vehicle. If special circum-
stances should make it absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open:
>Close all windows. Shut the sliding/tilt
sunroof
>Increase the air supply of the automatic
climate control to a high level, refer to
page 101.< Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
To openThe luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, when you
>press the button next to the steering
column