tow bar BMW 750I XDRIVE 2013 Owners Manual

The range of the sensors is represented in col‐
ors: red, green and yellow.
If the backup camera image was selected last, it
again appears on the display. To switch to PDC:1. "Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.2.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:
▷With tow bars and trailer hitches.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With low objects.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered in
ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.▷In heavy exhaust.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full operability:▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and main‐
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
The concept
Surround View includes the following systems:
▷Backup camera, refer to page 141.▷Side View, refer to page 144.▷Top View, refer to page 145.
It assists the driver when parking, maneuvering
and on blind driveways and intersections.
Backup camera
The concept
The backup camera provides assistance in park‐
ing and maneuvering backwards. The area be‐
hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Notes Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident
could result from road users or objects located
outside the picture area of the backup camera. ◀
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The status of the parking space search is in‐
dicated on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ " Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.▷Press the button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the Control Display.▷If a turn signal is activated in the opposite
direction to the desired side for parking.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.▷If doors are open.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Continuing
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display to
do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷When sensors are dirty or iced over.▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physical
limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g. in the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷With tow bars and trailer hitches.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure,
such as fences.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before or
after a continuous tone sounds.
High, protruding objects such as ledges may not
be detected.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Transporting your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 123
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 131
Activated-charcoal filter 157
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 131
Active Protection 120
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Active seat ventilation, rear 54
Active Steering, integral 126
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive drive 125
Adaptive light control 97
Adaptive light control, bulb re‐ placement 212
Additives, oil 205
Adjust front seat 48
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 223
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 156
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 156
Air distribution, manual 155
Air flow, automatic climate control 155
Air pressure, tires 191 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 157
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 199
All-wheel-drive 124
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 162
Alternative oil types 205
Ambient light 99
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 123
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 123
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils 205
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 169
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 163
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 109
Attentiveness assistant 120
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 155
Automatic car wash 222 Automatic climate con‐
trol 154
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 131
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 96
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 156
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 38
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 155
AUTO program, intensity 155
Auto Start/Stop function 68
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle loads, weights 229
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Back seats, adjusting 51
Backup camera 141
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 220
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Locking/unlocking via doorlock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 38
Lock, power window 44
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 49
Lug bolt lock 215
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 178
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 208
Maintenance require‐ ments 208
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 87
Maintenance system, BMW 208
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 83
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 127
Manual air distribution 155
Manual air flow 155
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 78
Manual operation, backup camera 142
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 188 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 140
Manual operation, parking brake 70
Manual operation, Side View 144
Manual operation, Top View 146
Manual operation, trunk lid 38
Marking on approved tires 199
Marking, run-flat tires 200
Massage seat, front 50
Massage seat, rear 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 155
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 199
Measure, units of 94
Medical kit 218
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 183
Menu in instrument cluster 90
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 83
Microfilter 157
Minimum tread, tires 198
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 175
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 211
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 62
Multifunctional instrument display 80 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
New wheels and tires 198
Night vision device, refer to Night Vision 114
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 114
No Passing Information 88
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 209
Object detection, refer to Night Vision 114
Obstacle marking, backup camera 143
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 190
Odometer 86
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 204
Oil, adding 205
Oil additives 205
Oil change 205
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 87
Oil filler neck 205
Oil types, alternative 205
Oil types, approved 205
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