radio controls BMW 750IL SEDAN 1998 Owners Manual

Contents

Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps20
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)23
Hazard warning flashers24
Warning triangle24
First-aid kit24
Refueling25
Fuel specifications25
Tire inflation pressure26

Locks and security systems:

Keys30
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer31
Central locking system32
Door locks – outside32
Radio remote control33
Door locks – inside36
Luggage compartment lid37
Luggage compartment39
Alarm system40
Electric power windows42
Security glass43
Sliding/Tilt sunroof44

Adjustments:

Seats46
Steering wheel49
Mirrors50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory51
Car Memory, Key Memory53

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts54
Airbags55
Child restraints57
Child restraint installation58
Child-safety locks58

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock59
Starting engine59
Switching off engine60Parking brake61
Automatic transmission62
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher68
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor68
Rear window defroster70
Cruise control70

Everything under control:

Odometer, outside temperature
display72
Tachometer72
Energy control73
Fuel gauge73
Temperature gauge74
Service Interval Display74
Check Control 75
Multi-Information Display
(MID)78
Digital clock79
Onboard computer84

Technology for safety and
convenience:

Park Distance Control PDC90
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC)92
Electronic Damper Control
(EDC)93
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)94

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Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams96
Instrument panel lighting96
High beams/Parking lamps97
Fog lamps97
Interior lamps97
Reading lamps98

Controlling the climate
for pleasant driving:

Automatic climate control100
Rear passenger-area air
conditioning105
Seat heating106
Steering wheel heating106
Roller sun blind107
Independent ventilation
system107

Cabin convenience:

Integrated Universal
Remote Control108
Glove compartment110
Center armrests111
Additional storage areas113
Cup holder113
Cellular phone113
Ashtray114
Cigarette lighter115
Rear footrests115

Loading and transporting cargo:

Ski bag116
Cargo loading118
Roof-mounted luggage rack118

Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedure122
Driving notes123
Catalytic converter124
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)125
Disc brakes126
Brake system128
Winter operation128
Power steering130
Level control system130
Cellular phone131
Radio reception131

Wheels and tires:

Tire inflation pressure132
Tire condition132
Tire replacement133
Tire rotation133
Wheel and tire
combinations134
Winter tires135
Snow chains135
Approved wheel and tire
specifications136

Under the hood:

Hood137
Engine compartment138
Washer fluids142
Washer nozzles142
Engine oil143
Coolant146
Brake fluid147
Oil for power steering/
Level control system148
Vehicle Identification
Number148

Care and maintenance:

The BMW Maintenance
System149
Caring for your car150
Airbags156
Vehicle storage156

Laws and regulations:

Technical modifications to the
vehicle157
OBD connector158

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Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)

The controls integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel are provided so
that you can operate a number of ac-
cessories quickly and without being
distracted from traffic conditions. You
may operate:

>

Some of the functions of the radio,
the CD and cassette modes

>

The recirculated-air mode of the air
conditioner or

>The steering wheel heating
>The cruise control and
>Selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding sys-
tem controls must be switched on.<
The illustration shows the maximum
possible number of controls, corre-
sponding to a full range of optional
equipment. Refer to the individual ac-
cessory manuals for more detailed de-
scriptions.
1 Cellular phone: Receive an incoming
call, initiate dialing and end a call.
Pressing and holding the key for a
longer period activates or deactivates
the voice input
*
2 Radio/Telephone: Selection
3 Radio/Telephone: Search backward
or station keys or scroll in the phone
book.
Fast forward and reverse for CD and
cassette modes
4 Radio/Telephone: Volume
5 Radio/Telephone: Search forward or
station keys or scroll in the phone
book.
Fast forward and reverse for CD and
cassette modes390de110
6 Horn: The entire surface
7 Cruise control: Activate stored
setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: Store and acceler-
ate (+); decelerate and store (–)
9 Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/
Deactivate
10 Recirculated-air mode and AUC or
steering wheel heating: Switch on
and off

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Radio remote controlThe remote control makes opening and
locking the doors of your vehicle very
convenient. Furthermore, it provides
three additional functions which can
only be executed by means of the re-
mote control:
>Switching on the interior lamps and il-
luminating the exterior door handles.
With this function, you can also
"search for" your vehicle, when
parked in an underground garage, for
instance
>To open luggage compartment lid
The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly, regardless of whether
the lid was previously locked or un-
locked
>Panic Mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
The anti-theft system is also deacti-
vated/activated simultaneously with
the unlocking or locking of the vehicle,
and the alarm system is disarmed/
armed.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the inte-
rior lamps and the exterior door handle
illumination are switched on.
Master keysKeys with a transmitter for remote con-
trol are master keys. Refer to page 30.
Since children might be able to
lock the doors from the inside,
take the vehicle's keys with you so that
the vehicle can be opened again from
the outside at any time.<
Every transmission is indicated by a
light signal. If the signal no longer lights
up when a button is pressed and lock-
ing with the remote control no longer
functions:
Change the battery. Refer to page 168.380us644
Unlocking and convenience
opening modeTo release: Press button 1.
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 and fuel filler
door.
Convenience opening mode: Press and
hold button 1. The electric power win-
dows and the sliding/tilt sunroof are
opened.
If you desire, you can have this
feature set so that it is related to
specific keys.< 380us645

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Radio remote controlSame-frequency interferenceOperation of the remote control system
may be affected by other units or equip-
ment employing the same transmission
frequency in the immediate vicinity of
your car.
For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units com-
ply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the fol-
lowing:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
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 in-
terference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.<

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Park Distance Control (PDC)
*
The PDC does not remove the
driver's personal responsibility for
evaluating the distance between the ve-
hicle and any obstacles. Even when
sensors are involved, there is a blind
spot in which objects cannot be de-
tected. This applies especially in those
cases where the system approaches
the physical limits of ultrasonic mea-
surement, as occurs with tow bars and
trailer couplings, and in the vicinity of
thin and painted objects.
Certain sources of sound, such as a
loud radio, could drown the PDC signal
tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free
of ice or snow in order to ensure
that they continue to operate effectively.
Do not apply high-pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Maintain an adequate distance of more
than approx. 4 inches (10 cm).<

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Tire Pressure Control (RDC)
*
Flat tireIf there is a tire failure with a loss of air
pressure, the message "TIRE DEFECT"
appears in the Check Control. In addi-
tion, a gong sounds.
If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed im-
mediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid
hard brake applications. Do not over-
steer. Replace the wheel and flat tire.
The spare tire which is available in
your vehicle as standard equip-
ment is equipped with the electronics
required for RDC and, following activa-
tion of the system, is also monitored af-
ter it is mounted.<
The RDC cannot alert you to se-
vere and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.<
Have the tires changed by your
authorized BMW center.
Your authorized BMW center has been
trained to work with the RDC system
and is equipped with the necessary
special tools to do so.<
System interferenceUnder certain local conditions, the RDC
may malfunction for brief periods be-
cause of interference from outside sys-
tems or electronic devices which have
the same radio frequency.
During the period of the malfunction,
the message "TIRE CONTROL INAC-
TIVE" appears in the Check Control.
You will also see the same message
>in the event of a system fault
>if a wheel is mounted without the
RDC electronics
>if, in addition to the spare tire, addi-
tional wheels with RDC electronics
are on board.
Please contact your authorized BMW
center for additional information.

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Center armrestsMulti-function armrest, rear
*
In order to operate certain functions
from the rear seat, corresponding con-
trols are integrated into the center arm-
rest.
Fold out the armrest and open the
cover. Refer to "Rear armrest."
The illustration shows the maximum
possible number of controls, corre-
sponding to a full range of optional
equipment. Refer to the descriptions of
the individual accessories for addi-
tional details on the equipment options.
1 Multi-Information Display for operat-
ing the radio and onboard computer
(with limited function range)380de201
2 Actuation of the power rear window
blind
3 Front passenger side shoulder
support
4 Tandem telephone
5 Power adjustment, front passenger's
seat
6 Seat memory for the front passenger
Front armrestPress the button at the front for front/
rear adjustment (arrow 1).
Press the side-mounted buttons for
access to the storage compartments
(arrows 2).380de223

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Additional storage areas Cup holder Cellular phones
*
Front storage compartment on slanted
surface of center console:
To open, press the recess at the top,
press to close.
This storage area can be ordered with
an optional CD or cassette holder.
Storage compartment on center con-
sole between the front seats:
To open, reach into the recess at the
front and pull upward.
When a cellular phone is installed, a
small storage compartment is provided
on each side of the phone. Press side
button to open.
A rotating coin holder
is located on the
right under the radio cover.
You will find additional storage com-
partments in all of the doors as well as
on the backrests of the front seats.There are holders for two beverage
containers in a tray in the center con-
sole as well as in the face of the rear
seat bench near the center seat posi-
tion.
To open, press against the upper re-
cess, apply pressure and slide back to
close.
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Handsfree systemOn vehicles with a telephone hookup
*,
the handsfree speaker is positioned in
the headliner.
For further information on the cellular
phone, refer to the separate Owner's
Manual.
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure122
Driving notes123
Catalytic converter124
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)125
Disc brakes126
Brake system128
Winter operation128
Power steering130
Level control system130
Cellular phone131
Radio reception131
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure132
Tire condition132
Tire replacement133
Tire rotation133
Wheel and tire
combinations134
Winter tires135
Snow chains135
Approved wheel and tire
specifications136Under the hood:
Hood137
Engine compartment138
Washer fluids142
Washer nozzles142
Engine oil143
Coolant146
Brake fluid147
Oil for power steering/
Level control system148
Vehicle Identification
Number148
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System149
Caring for your car150
Airbags156
Vehicle storage156
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications to the
vehicle157
OBD connector158