light BMW 745LI SEDAN 2002 Owner's Guide

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Rechargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left-hand
side of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload protection, so
it can be left in its holder continuously.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched
off when it is inserted into its holder.
Failure to comply with this precaution
could lead to overcharging and damage.< Storage compartments A storage compartment is located in the
armrest between the front seats.
1Open the right-side cover
2Open the left-side cover
A removable coin holder is provided in the
front of the compartment. Press briefly to
open.
The mat within the compartment can be
removed for cleaning.
Depending upon your model specification,
any of the following may be located in the
storage compartment:
>Removable cassette holder
*
>Removable CD holder
* >Fold-out and removable storage
compartment
* for glasses or mobile
phone, etc.
>Fold-out and removable litter
container
*.
To lock storage compartment in
armrest You can use the key to lock the storage
compartment in the armrest.
You can lock the luggage compart-
ment and the armrest storage
compartment separately, and then retain
the key in your possession while handing
over only the remote control unit when
leaving the vehicle for valet parking, etc. ,
refer to pages 39 and 34; this prevents
unauthorized access to the luggage and
front storage compartments.< To ventilate storage compartment in
the front armrest You can use the serrated knob in the
storage compartment to open and close
the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate
control setting, the temperature
within the storage compartment may be
higher than in the rest of the interior. Close
the vent as required.< Storage compartment on center
console between the front seats Open by pressing the recess on the cover. Glasses compartment To open compartment:
Briefly press the button.

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Cigarette lighter, frontPush down.
Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back
out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter
by the knob only. Holding or touching
it in other areas could result in burns.
The cigarette lighter is also ready for oper-
ation when the remote control is unlocked.
For this reason, do not leave unsupervised
children in the vehicle.< Lighter socket The socket can be used to plug in hand-
lamps, car vacuum cleaners, etc., with
power ratings of up to approx. 200 W at
12V. Avoid damaging the socket due to
inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes. Power socket An additional power socket is located in the
front passenger's footwell. It is suitable for
connecting radar detectors, etc. Comply
with all applicable local and state laws.
To gain access, fold the cover cap up.
Ashtray, rear To empty Press the entire cover down. The ashtray
rises for removal. Cigarette lighter, rear Refer to Cigarette lighter, front. Center armrest
Before folding down the armrest
adjust the head restraint to its lowest
position, refer to page 48.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button and fold up the cover.

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Brake system Braking with ABS The best way to achieve optimal response
from the ABS is to apply maximum pres-
sure to the brake pedal during emergencyÐ
panic stops. Since the vehicle maintains
steering responsiveness, you can never-
theless avoid possible obstacles with a
minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with
sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indi-
cate to the driver that ABS is in its active
mode.
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. Even light but
consistent pedal pressure can lead to high
temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.< Disc brakes
Driving in wet conditions While driving in wet conditions and in
heavy rain, it is a good idea to apply light
pressure to the brake pedal every few
miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure
that this maneuver does not endanger
other road users. The heat generated in this
process helps dry the pads and rotors to
ensure that full braking efficiency will then
be available when you need it. Hills You can retain full and unimpaired braking
efficiency by downshifting to a gear in
which only minimal brake applications are
needed when descending long or steep
downhill stretches.
You can further enhance the engine's
braking effect by selecting a lower gear in
the automatic transmission's manual
mode, downshifting as far as first gear on
extremely steep stretches, refer to
page 68. This strategy helps you avoid
placing excessive loads on the brake
system.
Corrosion When the vehicle is driven only occasion-
ally, during extended periods when the
vehicle is not used at all, and in operating
conditions where brake applications are
less frequent, there is an increased
tendency for corrosion to form on rotors,
while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the
minimal pressure which must be exerted by
the pads during brake applications to clean
the rotors is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors,
the brakes will tend to respond with a
pulsating effect that even extended appli-
cation will fail to cure.
Never allow the vehicle to coast with
the transmission in neutral Ð or with
the engine switched off; there is no engine
braking when the transmission is in neutral,
and no power-assist for brakes and
steering when the engine is not running.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
accelerator and brake pedals and obstruct
their movement.< Brake pads
If the brake pad wear indicator lamp
appears in the Check Control,
accompanied by a text: please take
careful note of the additional information in
the Control Display panel.
Warning lamp for Canadian models.
The brake pads have reached their
minimum pad thickness. Have them
replaced at your BMW center as soon as
possible.
For your own safety: use only brake
pads that BMW has released for your
particular vehicle model. Because BMW
cannot assess the suitability of other brake
pads for use on your vehicle, we are unable
to assume continued responsibility for the
vehicle's operating safety if non-approved
pads are installed.<

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Cargo loadingStowing cargo >Load 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 loads when the rear seat
is not occupied, secure each safety belt in
the opposite buckle. Securing the load >Use the luggage net
* or securing straps
to hold down small and light-weight
luggage and cargo, refer to page 40
>Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center
*. Anchorages for
attaching these heavy-duty straps have
been provided in your vehicle's luggage
compartment, refer to the illustration
>Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the cargo straps.
Always position and secure the load
correctly. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved
axle loads, refer to page 194, as excessive
loads can pose a safety hazard, and may
also place you in violation of highway
safety laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger
compartment, as they could fly around and
pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occu-
pants during abrupt braking or evasive
maneuvers .<
Roof-mounted luggage
rack* Anchorage pointsThe anchorage points are located within
the door openings.
A special rack system is available as an
option for your BMW. Please comply with
the precautions included with the installa-
tion instructions.
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
weight, the approved gross vehicle weight
or the axle loads when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights in the
Technical data section on page 194.
Make sure that the load is not too heavy,
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 clear-
ance is maintained for raising the sliding/tilt
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>Depending on the data stored on your
map CD, you may also be able to enter the
house or building number on some streets
>You can skip the entry of country and
locality if the current entries are being
retained for your new destination
>You can overwrite street names if you
would like to proceed to another street
within the same locality.
The example shows how to use the naviga-
tion system to find the following destina-
tion:
United States
Beverly Hills, Ca
455 N Rexford Drive
To enter the destination address:
Select and confirm "ABC...".Enter "Name" 1.Select "Name" and confirm your selec-
tion
2.Turn to select the letters, then confirm
your selections by pressing
Special characters:
Cancel selection process
Space bar function
Delete last digit
3.Select the name shown in the lower half
of the Control Display and confirm your
selection.
A name is not essential for guidance
or when you store an address in the
directory. Names are limited to 10 charac-
ters.
To select country of destinationWhen the name of a country appears in
white letters in the Control Display, this
indicates that data for more than one
country are stored on the map CD.
To select the United States as your country
of destination:
1.Select the displayed country name and
confirm. A list of available countries
appears in the display
2.Turn until "United States" is highlighted
3.Press to adopt your selection as your
destination. Enter destination"Town/city" or the name of the locality of
your last destination will now appear.
1.Select "Town/city" or the locality named
in the display and confirm your selection
2.Turn until "B" is highlighted
3.Press to confirm your selection.
A directory listing localities starting with the
letter "B" appears in the lower half of the
Control Display. The list grows smaller
each time you enter a new letter.
4.Enter "Beverly Hills" by selecting and
entering the letters individually
Special characters:
Cancel selection process
Space bar function
Delete last digit
5.Select name of locality from the direc-
tory and confirm your selection.
A town or city must be entered before
active guidance can start.<

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To enter street, house number and
intersection "Street" or the name of the last street
entered will appear.
The entry procedure is the same as that
used for town or city.
After entering the street you can proceed to
select the house number, for instance:
"455."
1.Turn until "4" is highlighted
2.Press to confirm your selection.
Use the same procedure to select all of the
remaining digits in the house number.
Special characters:
Cancel selection process
Space bar function
Delete last digit
3.Select the number that appears in the
lower half of the Control Display and
confirm your selection.
If the selected house number is not
stored on the map CD, the system will
adopt the nearest available number.
The option for entering house numbers will
not be offered if no house numbers are
stored for the selected street on your map
CD. Active guidance to your destination
can start immediately.<
The procedure for entering intersections is
basically the same as that used for house
numbers.
Select the town or city and
the street from the directoryIf you are uncertain about the precise name
of the city or town, or the street, the direc-
tory can assist you in entering this informa-
tion. It can show you all of the stored
localities in a given country as well as all of
the streets listed for any particular town or
city.
The directory appears as soon as you enter
a locality or street. You can obtain a more
selective listing by entering one or more
letters.Map-guided destination
selectionAssume that you only know the general
location of your destination's street or
locality. The system offers you maps on
which you can mark your destination with a
target cursor; you can then import this
destination to the guidance system.
Select "With map" and confirm.
Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Push the controller in the desired direction
to localize your destination.
If no further changes are made to the map,
after a brief pause the name of the street or
locality marked by the cursor will appear on
the screen.
Press controller to view other menu entries:

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CD Compact Disc
You may experience playback prob-
lems, such as skips, when using CDs
that you have copied at home.<
StartingInsert the CD in the slot.
If a CD is already inserted in the CD-player:
To start play
Select "CD" and confirm your selection
or
>>CD on<<. CD player
or
switch off sound system, refer to page 140
or
switch to radio or CD player, refer to
page 140 or see above
or
1.>>CD (menu)<<
2.>>CD off<< (>>Audio off<<).<
Using the buttons to search
for music tracksTrack searchTo select a direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired track
or
1.>>CD (menu)<<
2.>>(CD) Next track<< or
>>(CD) Track back<<.<
The CD will start play at the title selected.Fast forward/reverse1.To select the direction
Press and hold the button. The tracks can
be heard, but the sound is distorted.
2.To interrupt the fast forward/reverse,
release the button.
The CD will start play at the point selected.
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Wheel and tire
combinationsThe right choice
Use only wheel and tire combinations
that BMW has approved for your
particular vehicle. Variations in factors such
as manufacturing tolerances mean that
even wheels and tires with identical official
size ratings could actually have different
dimensions than the approved units. These
differences could lead to body contact, and
with it the risk of severe accidents . If non-
approved wheels and tires are used, BMW
cannot evaluate their suitability, and there-
fore cannot be held liable for driving
safety.<
BMW tests certain tire brands for each tire
size, classifies them as road-safe and
approves them. Consult your BMW center
for more information. Observe any country-
specific regulations, e.g. on making a
corresponding entry in the vehicle
documents.
The correct combination of wheels
and tires is a vital factor in ensuring
reliable operation of various vehicle
systems such as ABS and DSC.
It is therefore important to ensure that tires
from a single manufacturer with a single
tread configuration are always mounted on
all vehicle wheels. After a flat tire, always
remember to have the specified wheel and
tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.<
Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Always protect tires against all
contact with oil, grease and fuels.
Special characteristics of
winter tires Choosing the right tire BMW recommends winter tires Ð M+S
radial tires for use in cold winter driving
conditions. Although all-season M+S tires
provide better winter traction than standard
summer tires with H, V, W and ZR speed
ratings, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance
as winter tires.
When mounting, always install winter tires
of a single tread configuration and from a
single manufacturer on all four wheels to
ensure safe tracking and secure steering
response. Observe speed ratings
Never exceed the maximum speed for
which the tires are rated.
Unprofessional attempts by laymen to
service tires can lead to damage and acci-
dents.
Have this work performed by skilled
professionals only. The technicians at your
BMW center will be glad to assist you with
the required professional knowledge and
specialized equipment.<
Tire condition, tire pressure Because winter tires display a noticeable
loss in their ability to cope with cold-
weather driving conditions once the tread
wears to below 0.16 in (4 mm), to ensure
continued safety you should always have
such tires replaced.
Always maintain the specified inflation
pressures in all tires, and remember to
have the wheel and tire assemblies
balanced every time either a wheel or a tire
is replaced. Snow chains*

BMW narrow-link snow chains
are
approved exclusively for use in pairs on
the rear wheels, and should only be

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Checking coolant level Correct coolant level with the engine cold Ð
approx. 58 7 (20 6):
1.Turn the cap of the expansion tank
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue
turning to open
2.The coolant level is correct when the
coolant extends to between the MIN and
MAX marks on the filler neck, refer to the
diagram adjacent to the filler neck
3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant
up to the specified level Ð do not overfill. Brake fluid
The symbol lights up and a
message appears in the Check
Control panel:
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level.
The brake fluid reservoir is located under
the microfilter housing trim panel on the
driver's side of the vehicle. To have brake
fluid added to the system, or to have the
source of any brake fluid loss traced and
rectified, please contact your BMW center,
which can also supply the factory-
approved DOT 4 brake fluids.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic: it absorbs
moisture from the atmosphere over
the course of time.
To ensure that the brake system continues
to provide safe and reliable performance,
remember to have the brake fluid changed
every two years at the latest, refer to
page 79 and to the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
Brake fluid is toxic and also damages
vehicle paintwork. Always store brake fluid
in tightly-closed original containers kept
well away from the reach of children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not refill the
brake fluid reservoir to beyond the MAX
mark. Should it come into contact with hot
engine components, the brake fluid could
ignite and cause personal injury in the form
of burns.<
Always observe all applicable envi-
ronmental rules and regulations when
disposing of used brake fluid.<
A low brake-fluid level combined with
longer-than-usual pedal travel could be a
sign that one of the brake system's
hydraulic circuits has failed.
Proceed to the nearest BMW center.
Remember that pedal travel may be
increased, and there may also be a
substantial increase in the amount of pedal
pressure required to brake the vehicle.
Please adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.<
Warning lamp for Canadian models

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Rules and regulationsCalifornia Proposition 65
Warning California laws require us to state the
following warning:
Engine exhausts, some of its constit-
uents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.< OBD connector The Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) interface
socket is located on the left of the driverÕs
side under the instrument panel and under
a cover.
The cover has the letters OBD on it.
The purpose of the OBD system is to
ensure proper operation of the emission
control system for the vehicleÕs lifetime.
The system monitors emission-related
components and systems for deterioriation
and malfunction.
An illuminated lamp informs you of
the need for service, not of the need
to stop the vehicle. However, the
systems should be checked by your BMW
center at the earliest possible opportunity.
Under certain conditions, the indicator will
blink or flash. This indicates a rather severe
level of engine misfire. When this occurs,
you should reduce speed and consult the nearest BMW center as soon as possible.
Severe engine misfire over only a short
period of time can seriously damage emis-
sions control components, especially the
catalytic converter.
When the fuel filler cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system can
detect the vapor leak and the indicator will
light up. If the filler cap is subsequently
tightened, the indicator should go out
within a few days.<