key BMW 760Li 2004 E66 User Guide

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>Alarm system: activate/deactivate inte-
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
>Automatic headlamp control: adjust
sensitivity.
Examples of Key Memory functions
>Seat memory: activate/deactivate func-
tion
>Central locking system: vehicle is
locked as soon as you drive off or if
you have not opened a door or the lug-
gage compartment lid after unlocking.
Activate/deactivate functions
>Automatic climate control: key-specific
storage of the temperature, blower and
air conditioner setting. Activate/deacti-
vate function
>Check Control: set languages and units
>Seat heating: recall personal tempera-
ture distribution.

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Releasing
1.Use the vehicle key to release the cover
panel beneath the instrument panel by
turning the lock counterclockwise, then
fold down the cover
2.Pull out the release lever with the loop 1
until it locks into place: the transmission
lockout is unlocked.
Re-engage the transmission lockout
after parking the vehicle at its destina-
tion. Otherwise there is a danger that the
vehicle could start to roll if parked on a
steep slope.<
Locking again
1.Disengage the release lever by pressing
it together with the red detent lever,
arrow
2.Guide the release lever all the way back
into its original position Ð the transmis-
sion lockout is again engaged
3.Fold up and lock the cover panel again.
Now Ð and not before Ð the key may be
removed.
Once the transmission lockout has
been re-engaged, the warning in the
Check Control should disappear, and the
symbol in the Info Display should change
from N to P. Should this fail to happen,
there is a danger that the vehicle could
start to roll.<
Information on jump-starting and towing
begins on page 207.
Turn signal indicators/
headlamp flasher
1High beams: blue indicator lamp
2Headlamp flasher: blue indicator lamp
3Turn signal indicators: green indicator
lamps, accompanied by a periodic tick-
ing from the turn signal indicator relay
Using turn signal indicators
Move the lever beyond the resistance
point. It then returns to the center position
when released. Press the lever as far as the
resistance point to switch off the turn signal
indicators.

Everything under control
82 The Service Interval Display does not
continue counting down to the next
service during periods when the vehicle is
stored with the battery disconnected or the
battery switch OFF.
Please remember that brake fluid should
be changed every two years at the latest,
even if the display does not yet indicate
that service is required, refer to page 197.
This same precaution applies to all of the
other service and maintenance operations
scheduled according to periodic inter-
vals.<
Displaying and entering dates for
legally prescribed emission and
vehicle inspections
1.Select "Emissions inspection" or "State
inspection" and confirm
2.Turn the controller to select date input
3.Confirm the inspection date. The first
part of the date entry is activated Ð
here month.
>Turn to reset
>Press to store and move to the next
entry Ð here year.
The system applies the date of the last
entry stored.4.Press the controller to select "CON-
FIRM".
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the date and time in the
Control Center, refer to page 88.<
Displays in the Info Display
If the deadline for your next emissions or
state vehicle inspection is approaching, the
remaining distance and time will appear
briefly when you switch on the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine
your vehicle's current service require-
ments by reading out the data stored in the
vehicle's key.<
Check Control
Messages and indicator lamps in the
Info Display
Messages and faults in systems appear in
text form accompanied by an indicator
lamp symbol. The alert is accompanied by
a gong.
Reports are assigned one of two priority
ratings:

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
98
Indicator lamp
Operational readiness of airbag
system
The airbag warning lamp in the Info
Display indicates the operational
readiness of the entire airbag sys-
tem and the safety belt tensioners as of
ignition key radio position.
The indicator lamp goes out after a few
seconds.
Airbag system malfunction
A system malfunction could prevent
the system from responding in the
expected manner to an impact occurring
within its normal response range.
Have the airbag system inspected immedi-
ately at a BMW center.<
There is a fault in the airbag system
if the airbag warning lamp behaves
as follows:
>The indicator lamp fails to come on as
of ignition radio position
>The indicator lamp remains on
continuously
>Indicator lamp lights up while the
vehicle is being driven.

Practical interior accessories
114
Glove compartment
Opening
Press button. The glove compartment
opens automatically and the lamps come
on.
Closing
Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use.<
Rechargeable flashlight
The flashlight is located on the left 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.<
Front center armrest
A storage compartment is located in the
armrest between the front seats. 1Open the right cover
2Open the left cover
A removable coin holder is provided in the
front of the compartment. Briefly press 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 CD holder
*
>Fold-out and removable storage com-
partment
*, e.g. for glasses or portable
phone
>Fold-out and removable litter con-
tainer
*.
Locking storage compartment in
the front armrest
You can use the key to lock the storage
compartment in the armrest.
You can lock the luggage compart-
ment lid and the armrest storage
compartment separately, refer to page 37,
and then retain the key in your possession
while handing over only the remote control
when leaving the vehicle for valet parking
etc., refer to page 32; this prevents unau-
thorized access to the luggage and front
storage compartments.<
Ventilating storage compartment in
the front armrest
You can use the serrated dial in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate
control setting, the temperature

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The DVD control disappears again after a
short time if you have not selected a func-
tion.
During playback the DVD control
is displayed by pressing the control-
ler.<
Selecting a track
Several tracks can be stored on a DVD.
1.Select DVD and confirm.
Playback begins after a few seconds2.Display DVD control, refer to page 166
3.Select "FULL MENU" and confirm
4.Select "TITLE" and confirm
5.Turn and press the controller to select
the desired track.
Playback begins at the track selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Display DVD control, refer to page 166
2.Select the direction
and confirm
3.To increase the fast forward/reverse
speed, press the controller several
times.
The DVD playback will be distorted
4.End fast forward/reverse:
Select and confirm.
The DVD will start play at the point
selected.
When the DVD is playing, fast for-
ward/reverse is started by turning the
controller. The speed can be increased by
turning the controller further. To interrupt
the fast forward/reverse function, release
the controller. The system will continue
play at the point on the DVD at which the
controller was released.<
Searching for chapter
You can change to the next or previ-
ous chapter during playback.<
1.Display DVD control, refer to page 166
2.Select the direction
SoftkeyFunction
Start playback
Stop playback
Close DVD controller
Activate and deactivate
freezing frame
Searching for chapter
Fast forward/reverse
DVD-specific menu:
Select functions
DVD-specific menu:
Return to previous menu

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influencing the cardiac pacemaker.
With the slightest sign of a cardiac pace-
maker malfunction, switch the BMW porta-
ble phone off immediately.<
Batteries
To avoid possible short circuits, after
removing a battery you should never
allow it to come into contact with metallic
surfaces of any kind. This is why you should
handle charged batteries with care, in par-
ticular if you place batteries, e.g. in jacket
or shirt pockets that contain metal objects.
If you are in an environment where there is
a risk of explosion, do not remove the bat-
tery from the device, as otherwise sparks
from your battery could cause explosions
or fire.<
Disposing of used batteries
Return used batteries to a recycling
collection point or to your BMW cen-
ter.<
Care instructions
You can find useful information on caring
for your portable phone in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure and in the
separate portable phone Owner's Manual.
Controls
You have the option of making phone calls
with the car phone
* or the BMW portable
phone.
If there is no BMW portable phone in the
cradle, the Personal Calling connection is
set up with the car phone.
The car phone must be enabled prior
to initial use. In this connection,
please consult your BMW center.<
The telephone used to set up a connection
appears in the upper status line.
For information on operating your
portable phone, please consult the
separate Owner's Manual. >The steering wheel, refer to page 16
>The Control Center
>The folding telephone keypad
>The voice command system Ð not for
incoming calls.
Control Center
You can use the following functions in the
Control Center:
>The phone book, only with BMW
portable phone
>The Top 8 list, only with BMW portable
phone
>The redial list.
After selecting the desired entry, a connec-
tion can be set up via:
>The button on the steering wheel
>The folding telephone keypad
>The Control Center.
Here, the dialed number appears in the
upper status line, refer to page 23.
Missed calls are also shown in a list if this
service is supported by your network pro-
vider.
You can use and to change
between the two pages of the "Communi-
cation" menu.

Using the phone in your vehicle
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Telephone keypad, folding
The telephone keypad allows you to use all
of the basic telephone functions without
ever picking up the receiver.
Calls are automatically routed through the
hands-free system.The telephone keypad is available for
operation at the radio mode in the
ignition lock, refer to page 60.<
1Briefly press the telephone keypad, it
will extend automatically.
When you are done using the tele-
phone keypad, press it back in, con-
tinuing until the detent engages
It is not possible to remove the
telephone keypad.<
2Press briefly: terminate call
Press longer: switches BMW
portable phone on and off
3Press briefly: delete the last
character entered
Press longer: delete the entire
number4Press briefly: dial or accept call
5Enter digits 1 Ð 9
6Special character entry
7Enter the digit 0
8Press briefly: enters the special
character
Press longer: pause for dialing
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Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on
the front headliner.
The hands-free system is activated when-
ever you establish or receive a call using
the following:
>Control Center, page 175
>Voice command system, page 25,
not for incoming calls
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page 16
>Telephone keypad, folding, page 176.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit:
Turn the button during a call to select the
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this vol-
ume level, even if the other audio sources
are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects
your individual volume setting each
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control.<
Starting an emergency call
1.Open the protective cover:
Briefly press the protective cover
2.Press the emergency call button for at
least 2 seconds.
Conditions for an emergency call:
>The wireless communications network
is available
>The emergency call system is operable.
Once the button is pressed, the indicator
LED on the switch will flash for the duration
of the call.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system and BMW Assist, the phone system
will automatically establish contact with the
BMW Assist emergency call center. The
system also transmits the vehicle's current
position to the center at the same time.
If the navigation system fails, the cur-
rent position of the vehicle is not
transmitted.<
Following transmission of the data a confir-
mation report will appear on the Control
Display. The emergency call center can ini-
tiate immediate action for emergency
assistance.
If it is repeatedly not possible to set up a
connection to the BMW Assist emergency
call center, a connection to the general
emergency call number 911 is set up.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehi-
cle until the connection has been
established. You will then be able to pro-
vide a detailed description of the situation.
Misuse of the emergency call system is for-
bidden under penalty of law.<

Using the phone in your vehicle
178 Under certain conditions, an emergency
call is started automatically immediately
after a severe accident. The automatic
emergency call is not affected by the emer-
gency call button being pressed.
Telephoning with the car
phone*
Currently not available
If the BMW portable phone is not in the
cradle, you can telephone using the car
phone via the hands-free unit.
The telephone that can be used to set up
a connection is shown in the upper status
line on the Control Display.
The car phone must be enabled prior
to initial use. In this case, please con-
sult your BMW center.<
Calls can be set up or accepted using the
following equipment:
>Control Center, page 175
>Voice command system, page 25,
not for incoming calls
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page 16
>Telephone keypad, folding, page 176.
Commissioning the
BMW portable phone
Precondition for portable phones with SIM
card:
>You might have to enter a Personal
Identification Number, PIN
>Release all keypad guards, refer to
separate Owner's Manual.1.Fold back the cradle slightly
2.Insert the portable phone.
Before starting off place the BMW
portable phone in the cradle. You can
then operate the portable phone using the
button on the steering wheel, the Control
Center, the telephone keypad or the voice
command system, but not if you are in the
middle of a call using the car phone.
If you are in the middle of a call using the
BMW portable phone, the connection will
be cut off as soon as you take it from the
cradle.<
Switching your BMW portable phone
on and off
You can switch your BMW portable
phone on and off by maintaining
extended pressure on the telephone key-
pad.
For portable phones with a SIM card, you
might have to enter the PIN after switching
on.
Entering lock code
If, after switching on the BMW portable
phone, you are requested by a message
from the Control Display to enter the lock
code:
1.Enter the lock code, e.g. 1234
2.Press the button
{Telephone on}.