Wheel BMW 750LI 2008 E66 Owner's Guide

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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1Front airbags
2Head airbags
3Side airbags in front and rear
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4Knee airbags
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on
page43.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the
head and side airbags help provide protection in
the event of side impact. The relevant side air-
bag supports the side upper body area. The
head air bag supports the head. The knee air-
bags help protect the legs against impact
against the cockpit.
The airbags are deliberately not triggered in
every impact situation, e.g. less severe acci-
dents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention
system from the vehicle. Never modify or
tamper with either the wiring or the individual
components in the airbag system. This cate-
gory includes the upholstery in the center of the
steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the
doors and the roof pillars along with the sides of the headliner. Do not attempt to remove or dis-
mantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components
directly after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns. In the event
of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of
the airbag restraint system, have the testing,
repair, removal, and disposal of airbag genera-
tors executed only by a BMW center or a work-
shop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel and has the required explosives
licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an emer-
gency or undesired airbag activation, either of
which could result in personal injury.<
Warnings and information about the airbags is
also provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval-
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur-
face of the front passenger seat. The system
appropriately activates or deactivates the front,
knee, and side airbag on the front passenger
side.
The current status of the front passenger
airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior
rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front
passenger airbags in the following.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, pay attention to the
safety information and follow the handling
instructions under Transporting children safely,

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
98 BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace-
ment for driver responsibility or for adapting to
the visibility conditions and the traffic situation.
The forward view illuminated by the headlamps
must always be the basis for making safe driv-
ing decisions; otherwise, a safety risk will
result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision
1.Turn the light switch to position2 or3, refer
to page100.
2.When the low beams are switched on:
>Press the button.
>Press the button.
Programming button on the steering
wheel, refer to page52.
The image will be displayed on the Control Dis-
play after a few seconds. Depending on the last
mode selected, either the normal or full screen
image will be displayed.
Due to the system's need to adjust periodically,
a still image is displayed at certain intervals for
fractions of a second. This is normal and not an
indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a
speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and
when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are
on.
BMW Night Vision is not available on the
rear screen. When the system is active,
neither the navigation system nor BMW Assist
can be started from the rear screen.<
Deactivating BMW Night Vision
>Press the button.
>Press the button.
>Press the button.
>Make a selection with the controller, i. e.:
change the radio station or make a phone
call. For iDrive details, refer to page16.
Selecting settings
1.Activate BMW Night Vision.
2.Press the controller to display the menu
items.
3.Select the menu item and press the control-
ler:
>"Zoom":
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed
in.
>"Curve mode":
Depending on the steering angle and
other parameters, the image section fol-
lows the course of the road to some
degree.
>"Full screen":
The image is shown on the entire Con-
trol Display.
>"Contrast":
The contrast of the screen can be
adjusted, refer to page172.

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from the headlamp follows the course of the
road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In switch position3, the Adaptive Head Light is
activated and Automatic headlamp control is
switched on.
In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light is not active when driving in
reverse and only points toward the passenger
side when the vehicle is stationary.
Malfunction
The LED above the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left and right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking:
After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the
desired direction3, past the resistance point.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time; otherwise, it may no longer
be possible to start the engine.<
Front fog lamps
Briefly press the button to switch on/off.
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The
green indicator lamp on the Info Display lights
up whenever the fog lamps are on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the lighting intensity with the
knurled wheel.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry
lighting, the perimeter lighting, and the luggage
compartment lamps are controlled automati-
cally.

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Climate
1Automatic climate control
2Air directed toward the windshield and side
windows
3Air for upper body area
The knurled wheels in the center open and
close through an infinitely variable range to
control air supply while also adjusting the
air's direction, like the lower knurled wheels.
You can find more information on adjusting
for draft-free ventilation on page107.
4Air to footwell

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The interior temperature, air volume, and air
distribution can be set starting from the radio
ready state.
Switching cooling function on and off
manually
When activated, the air conditioner
mode cools and dehumidifies the
incoming air, reheating it as
required, depending on the temperature set-
ting. Depending on the weather, the windshield
may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati-
cally with the AUTO program. The passenger
compartment can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster
switches off automatically after a
while. Depending on your equip-
ment package, the upper wires are used as an
antenna and are not part of the rear window
defroster.
Front ventilation
1Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing the air vents
2Knurled wheels for changing airflow direc-
tion
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool air in
your direction, for instance, if the interior has
become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.
Ventilation in rear
1Knurled wheel for smoothly opening and
closing the air vents
1Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing the air vents
2Levers for changing airflow direction
3Knurled wheels
* for setting temperature:
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance.
You can select a display of more detailed infor-
mation in the service required display, refer to
page78.

Practical interior accessories
114 Depending upon your equipment package, any
of the following may be located in the storage
compartment:
>Removable CD holder
*
>Folding, removable storage compartment*,
e.g. for glasses or mobile phone
>Folding, removable waste receptacle
*
Locking storage compartment
You can use the key to lock the storage com-
partment in the armrest.
For example at a hotel, if you want to lock
the luggage compartment lid separately,
refer to page35. Then lock the armrest storage
compartment and surrender only the remote
control without the key, refer to page30. This
prevents unauthorized access to the armrest
storage compartment and the luggage com-
partment.<
Ventilating storage compartment
You can use the knurled wheel in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate con-
trol setting, the temperature in the stor-
age compartment may be higher than in the rest
of the passenger compartment. Close the vent
as required.<
The temperature in the storage compartment
depends on the setting for the upper body area,
refer to page105.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play the sound over
the vehicle's speaker system, refer to page169.
Center armrest, rear
Before folding down the armrest, adjust
the head restraint to its lowest position,
refer to page48.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button in the handle recess and fold
up the cover.
Rear comfort seat*
Before folding down the armrest, adjust
the head restraint to its lowest position,
refer to page48.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button and fold up the cover.
Storage compartments
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-
dles in the rear.
When suspending clothing from the
hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the
driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on
the hooks. If you do so, they could cause per-
sonal injury to occupants during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers.<

Route guidance
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Displaying streets or towns on the
route
You can have the names of the streets and
towns/cities on your route displayed whenever
the route guidance is active.
The display also shows the distances to be trav-
eled on each individual road.
1.Press the controller as needed.
2.Select "View" and press the controller.
3.Select "Route" and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Route guidance by voice
instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
1.During route guidance, press the controller.
2.Select the symbol and press the control-
ler.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Using the voice command system:
Repeating voice instructions
1.During route guidance, press the controller.
2.Select the symbol and confirm your
selection to repeat the last route instruction
when the voice output is switched on.
It is also possible to request a repetition of
the spoken instructions via the program-
mable buttons on the steering wheel and next
to the controller, refer to page52.<
Adjusting volume
The volume can only be adjusted during a voice
instruction.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction if neces-
sary.
2.Wait until the voice instruction is being
issued, then turn the knob to select the
desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume
selected for the audio and video sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Changing route
Avoiding route sections
From a list, you can select and bypass certain
sections that you do not wish to travel on the
planned route. The route is recalculated.
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "New route" and press the control-
ler.
{Message on} or
{Message off}.

On/off and settings
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On/off and settings
The following audio and video sources share
the same controls and adjustment options.
>Radio
>CD player
*
>CD changer*
>DVD changer*
The CD changer can play CDs with com-
pressed audio files, such as MP3s.<
Controls
The audio and video sources can be operated
using:
>Buttons on the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
Buttons on the CD player
1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switching on/off
When switching on, the most recently
selected radio station or CD track is
selected.
>Turn: adjusting volume
2 button
Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
3 button
>Press briefly: selecting AM or FM wave-
band
>Press and hold: Autostore, updating
selection of stations in range4CD slot
5 button
Eject CD
6 button
Station scan/track search
>Select radio station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Change track for CD player,
change chapter for DVD changer
Operating via iDrive
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.You have the choice of:
>"FM" and "AM": select radio reception.
>"WB": select Weather Band.
>"SAT": select satellite radio.
>"CD" and "CDC": select CD player or
CD changer.
>"AUX": select external audio device
>"DVD": select DVD changer
*.
>"Picture": adjust picture
*.
>"Tone": tone control, e.g. treble and
bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player, CD
changer, external audio devices, and the DVD
changer using the buttons on the steering

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wheel, refer to page11, and via the voice com-
mand system
*, refer to page23.
Switching on/off
In order to switch the Entertainment sound out-
put on/off: press the knob.
The system selects the most recently used
audio or video source, radio, CD, external audio
device, or DVD.
Using the voice command system:
Using with ignition off
The audio and video functions remain available
for use for a period of approx. 30 minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
Switch the sound output back on to enjoy this
function.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume level.
The sound system automatically reverts
to its mute mode whenever you initiate or
accept a phone call. rently in use.
Tone control
You can change various tone settings, e.g. tre-
ble and bass or the speed-dependent volume
control. The tone settings are set globally for all
of the audio sources.
Speakers, headsets in the rear, and external
audio devices can be adjusted separately. The
sound settings of the headphones are made on
the rear seat screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can be
adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone adjustment
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "Tone" and press the controller.
4.Select desired tone settings. {Radio} or {Audio off}.

Telephone overview
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Telephone overview
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a mobile phone
preparation package. After a suitable mobile
phone has been paired with the vehicle once,
you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, via
the button on the steering wheel, via the phone
keypad and by voice
*.
A mobile phone that has been paired with the
vehicle once is automatically detected again
with the engine running or the ignition switched
on as soon as it is brought inside the vehicle.
The logon data of up to four mobile phones can
be stored simultaneously. If several mobile
phones are detected simultaneously, then the
vehicle can be used to operate the mobile
phone that was most recently paired with it.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a cradle for your
mobile phone, is inserted into the center arm-
rest. If the mobile phone is inserted into the
snap-in adapter, the battery is charged and the
mobile phone is connected to the external
antenna of the vehicle whenever the ignition
key is in the radio ready state or higher. This
assures better network reception and uniform
sound quality. Ask your BMW center which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
To use the snap-in adapter, refer to page181.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
phones or other mobile communications
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communications
device can interfere with each other. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation gener-
ated during transmission will be discharged
from the vehicle interior. the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile
phone; otherwise, malfunctions can occur.
The mobile phone can be operated by means
of:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad, refer to
page179
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication,
page184
>the voice command system
*, refer to
page23
For information on operating your mobile
phone, please consult the separate operating
instructions.
For your safety
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do
not comply with this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the
mobile phone preparation package or which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are available
for. These mobile phones support the functions
described in this Owner's Manual with a certain
software version. Malfunctions can occur with
other mobile phones.
*