sensor BMW 760Li 2004 E66 User Guide

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
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Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept
The PDC assists you when you are parking.
Signal tones indicate the current distance
to an object behind or in front of your vehi-
cle. Four ultrasonic sensors in both the
bumpers monitor the distance to the near-
est object. The sensors at the front and at
the two rear corners have a range of
approx. 2 ft/60 cm; the rear middle sensors
have approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking.
Avoid approaching an object at high speed,
as otherwise the physical circumstances
would mean that the system warning was
too late.<
Automatic function
Whenever the ignition is on the system
automatically assumes operational status
after a few seconds each time you engage
the transmission position R.
Wait this short period before revers-
ing.<
Manual activation
Press the button, the indicator lamp lights
up.
Manual deactivation
Press the button again; the indicator lamp
goes out.
Automatic deactivation
The system is automatically deactivated
once the vehicle travels approx. 165 ft/
50 m or exceeds a speed of roughly
20 mph/30 km/h; the indicator lamp goes
out. You can reactivate the system manu-
ally as needed.
Signal tones
The signal indicating the distance to the
nearest obstacle is directional. Thus, an
object detected to the left rear of the vehi-
cle will be indicated by a signal tone from
the left rear speaker, etc. As the distance
between vehicle and object decreases, the
intervals between the tones become
shorter. The signal tone becomes continu-
ous once the distance to the nearest object
falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm.
The warning signal is canceled after
approx. 3 seconds if you are moving paral-
lel to a wall.
Malfunctions
The indicator lamp within the button
flashes and a status message appears in
the Check Control.
Please take note of the additional informa-
tion on the Control Display.
Switch the system off and have the cause
of the malfunction corrected by your BMW
center.

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PDC with visual warning
You also enjoy the option of having the sys-
tem show distances to objects on the Con-
trol Display. The Control Display will also
indicate the presence of objects in green
before they are close enough to generate a
signal tone.
Select "PDC pic." from the "Settings" menu
and confirm. This activates the PDC dis-
play.
The display then appears on the Control
Display whenever the PDC is automatically
or manually activated.
The previous display automatically
reappears after the system is deactivated.
Confirming the menu item takes
you back to the previous display.<
Limits of the system
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always
remains with the driver. Even when sensors
are involved, there is a blind spot in which
objects cannot be detected. The system is
also subject to the physical limits that apply
to all forms of ultrasonic measurement,
such as those encountered with tow bars and trailer couplings, as well as thin and
wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects
already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also dis-
appear from the detection area of the sen-
sors again before a continuous tone
sounds.
Loud noises from outside and inside the
vehicle may prevent you from hearing
PDC's signal tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice
or snow in order to ensure that they
will continue to operate effectively.
Do not apply high pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm away
from the sensors.<
Driving stability control/
ABS Antilock Brake System
The concept
ABS enhances active safety by preventing
the wheels from locking under braking.
ABS incorporates CBC and EBV.
In case of malfunction
If the indicator lamp lights up in
yellow, this indicates that ABS has
been deactivated in response to a
system malfunction. Conventional braking
efficiency remains available without limita-
tions. Please have the system inspected at
your BMW center.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
CBC is a supplement to ABS. It provides
further enhancements in vehicle stability
and steering response during lane changes
and cornering at high rates of lateral accel-
eration.
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution
EBV controls the brake system's applica-
tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure
stable deceleration.

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1Automatic air distribution and supply,
left side of passenger
compartment106
2Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air104
3Defrosting windshield and windows
and removing condensation104
4Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment104
5Maximum cooling104
6Air supply, left side of passenger
compartment104
7Switching off automatic climate
control106
8Air supply, right side of passenger
compartment104
9Temperature, right side of passenger
compartment104
10Residual heat mode105
11Rear window defroster 12Switching air conditioner mode on and
off manually104
13Automatic air distribution and supply,
right side of passenger
compartment106
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor Ð
please keep clear and unobstructed
15Independent ventilation109
>Activation time activated:
The indicator lamp comes on
>Independent ventilation switched
on:
The indicator lamp flashes
All other setting options for the auto-
matic climate control can be found at
"Settings" using the Control Center, refer
to page 106.
The current settings for temperature and air
supply are displayed to you in the status
line of the Control Display.
A description of the Control Center is pro-
vided on page 17.<
A congenial climate
Activate the automatic mode using the
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control
Center, refer to page 106. Select an interior
temperature you find pleasant.
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available set-
ting options.
All of the air conditioner functions,
including Maximum cooling, refer to
page 104, and the Rear air conditioner,
refer to page 108, are available only when
the engine is running.< Your vehicle has been designed to
automatically select your personal
climate-control settings whenever you
unlock the doors using your individually
programmed remote control.<
Automatic air distribution and supply
The AUTO program adjusts the
airflow and distribution patterns
for you while also using your
preselected temperature setting as the
basis for adjusting the interior climate to
adapt to external influences: summer, win-
ter.

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Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti-Knock Index.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of
leaded fuels will cause permanent
damage to the system's oxygen sensor and
the catalytic converter.<

Maintenance
198
Maintenance
The BMW Maintenance
System
The BMW Maintenance System is
designed to ensure that your vehicle will
continue to furnish consistent reliability
combined with optimized safety. The ser-
vice schedule also includes operations
related to the vehicle's comfort and conve-
nience features, such as replacement of
the filters for the inside air. The aim is to
optimize maintenance with regard to
reducing the cost of running the vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to
sell your BMW, you will find that a complete
dealer service history is an asset of inesti-
mable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
CBS is a more advanced version of the
Service Interval Display. Sensors combine
with highly-specialized algorithms to sup-
ply service information that reflects your
vehicle's actual operating conditions more
precisely than ever before.
The system now furnishes individual dis-
plays of the times remaining until the dead-
lines for specific service operations as well
as official state inspections:
>Engine oil
>Brakes: separate for front and rear
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid
>Spark plugs >Vehicle check
>Coolant
>Official state inspections.
CBS monitors both current and upcoming
service requirements. After accessing the
data stored in the vehicle's key, your BMW
Service Advisor is able to suggest precisely
the right array of service procedures for
your own individual vehicle.
By letting you define a service and main-
tenance regimen that reflects your own
individual requirements, Condition Based
Service builds the basis for trouble-free
driving.
You can find more detailed information
on the Service Interval Display on page 81.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models for additional information
on service requirements.
Have service and repair operations
performed at your BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service
procedures are confirmed by entries in
your vehicle's Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and War-
ranty and Service Guide Booklet for Cana-
dian models. These entries verify that your
vehicle has received the specified regular
maintenance, and may also be required
when submitting warranty claims.<
Care
You can find everything you need to know
on this topic by consulting the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.

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Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags 126
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display 10, 12, 14
Instrument cluster
switch 70
Instrument illumination 100
Integrated universal remote
control 111
Ð malfunctions, refer to
Entry/pass tags 126
Interior lamps 100
Ð remote control 34
Interior mirror
Ð automatic dimming
feature 51
Interior motion sensor 41
Ð switching off 34, 41
Interior rearview mirror 51
Intermittent operation for
window wiper, refer to
Rain sensor 70
J
Joystick
Ð refer to Control Center 17
Ð refer to Controller 17
Jump-starting 207
K
Keyless Go, refer to
Comfort Access 34
Keyless opening and
closing, refer to Comfort
Access 34
Key Memory 54
Keys 32
Ð adapter for spare key 32
Kickdown 67
L
Language control 16, 25
"Last" 180
"Last dest." 136
"Last exit" 141
Latch, refer to LATCH
child-restraint fixing 58LATCH child-restraint
fixing 58
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 101
"Left"
Ð for automatic climate
control 106
Ð for seat heating 50
Length 213
Level control system 96
License plate lamp,
replacing bulbs 202
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 101
Lighter 116
Lighting of instruments 100
Lights on warning 99
Light switch 99
"Limit" 86
"Limited Release" 24
Limit selection,
adjustment 86
Lists, Control Center 19
Litter container 114
Loading the vehicle 125
"Location"
135, 142, 143
Lock code 178
Locking without key, refer
to Comfort Access 34
"LOGIC7" for audio
mode 150
Louvers 102
Low beams 99
Ð automatic 99
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support 46
Lug bolts 204
Luggage compartment
Ð Comfort Access 35
Ð opening from the
inside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 34Luggage compartment lid
Ð automatic 34, 38
Ð Comfort Access 35
Ð emergency operation 39
Ð emergency release 39
Ð locking separately 37
Ð opening from the
inside 38
Ð opening from the
outside 37
Ð operating via remote
control 34
Luggage compartment
net 39
Luggage compartment
volume 214
Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 125
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires 192
Maintenance 198
Make-up mirror 51
Malfunction displays 82
Manually controlled
recirculated air 104
Manual operation
Ð automatic
transmission 67
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 68
Ð doors 36
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
Ð parking brake 65
Manual release of
transmission lockout 68
Map CD/DVD 130
"Map dir. travel" for
navigation 140
"Map facing N" 139
"Map facing N." for
navigation 140
Maximum axle loads 214
Maximum roof weight 214

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Parking the vehicle 61
Parking with
Automatic Hold 63
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 54
Pathway lighting 99
"PDC image" 91
PDC Park Distance
Control 90
Personal Calling 175
"Perspective" for
navigation 139
Phone book 179
Ð creating voice command
phone book 179
Ð deleting all entries 180
Ð dialing numbers 179
Ð dialing numbers using
voice command
system 180
Ð entering numbers in voice
command phone
book 179
Ð entry deletion 180
Ð updating voice command
phone book 179
Ð viewing entries 180
Phone number, refer to
Portable phone 179
"Pict. format" 168
"Picture" 148
Ð DVD changer 168
Ð TV 164
Please fasten safety belt
warning lamp 49
Pollen 108Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 177
Ð battery 175
Ð calling 179
Ð call termination 179
Ð codes 178
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 16
Ð hands-free system 177
Ð missed calls 181
Ð operating using the
Control Center 175
Ð redialing 180
Ð refer to separate portable
phone Owner's Manual
Ð selecting phone
numbers 179
Ð switching on/off 178
Ð Top 8 list 180
Power rating 212
Power socket 116
Power windows 41
Pressure, tires 188
Pressure monitoring,
tires 95
Programmable cruise
control 71
Programming settings,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 54
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 95R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð "AUTOSTORE" 154
Ð Autostore 154
Ð controls 148
Ð memory locations 153
Ð operating
temperatures 148
Ð sampling 153
Ð Scan 152
Ð selecting the
waveband 152
Ð station search 152
Ð station selection 154
Ð storing a station 154
Ð switching on 152
Ð volume 149
Ð Weather Band 155
Radio mode 60
Ð with Comfort Access 60
Rain sensor 70
Reading lamps 101
"Rear" 24
Rear air conditioner 108
Ð activation and
deactivation in Control
Center 109
Ð air supply 108
Ð cooling adjustment 108
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 117
Rear center armrest 117
Rear cooler 113
Rear lamps, replacing
bulbs 202
Rear monitor, refer to
Control Center in rear 23
Rear screen 23
Rear seat heaters 50
Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 46
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 46
Ð head restraint
adjustment 47
Rearview mirror 51

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Side marker lamps 99
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 112
Sitting safely 44
Ð with airbags 44
Ð with safety belts 44
Ski bag 117
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric 42
Snow chains 193, 193
Soft Close Automatic
Ð doors 37
Ð luggage compartment
lid 38
SOS 177
Sound system adjustments
Ð midrange setting 151
Spare fuses 206
Spare key 32
Ð adapter 32
Spare tire 203
"Spark plugs" 81, 198
Speed limit
Ð "Limit" 86
Speedometer 12
"Speed Vol." for audio
mode 150
"Sport"
Ð "EDC" 94
Sport program with the
automatic
transmission 67
Sports seat 45
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control 92
Standard during
TV mode 164
Standing lamps 100
Ð replacing bulbs 201
Start/Stop button 60
Starting 61
Starting assistance 207
Starting problems 61, 208
Starting the destination
guidance 139
Starting the engine 61
"State inspection" 82
Station, refer to Radio 152"Stationary" 106, 109
Status lines in Control
Center 23
Steering wheel 16
Ð adjustment 52
Ð adjustment, automatic 52
Ð heater 52
Ð individual button
assignment options 52
Ð memory 53
Steptronic 66
Stopwatch 87
Storage, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Storage
compartments 114, 115
Storing desired speeds,
refer to Programmable
cruise control 73
Storing destination per
voice 142
Storing seating position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 53
Straps, refer to
Loading 125
"SUBTITLE" for
DVD mode 168
Summer tires 192
Sun blinds 112
Supply reservoir, washer
system 71
Switch for battery 205
Switching air conditioner
mode on and off
manually 104
Switching off rear air
conditioner 108
Switching off the engine 61
Switching off the portable
phone 178
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor 34, 40Switching on
Ð audio 149
Ð CD changer 160
Ð CD player 158
Ð DVD changer 166
Ð portable phone 178
Ð radio 152
Ð TV 163
Symbols 4
Ð Control Center 19
T
Tachometer 80
Tail lamps 202
Target cursor for
navigation 134, 135
Technical data 212
Technical modifications 6
Telephone
Ð operation with the
telephone keypad,
folding 176
Ð refer to Portable phone
Telephone keypad,
folding 176
Television, refer to TV 163
Temperature
adjustment 104
Temperature display,
outside temperature 80
Temperature
distribution 50
Third brake lamp, refer to
Brake lamps 202
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 54
Time of arrival 85
Timing 87
"Tint" for TV mode 164
Tire inflation pressure 188
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 95
Tire Quality Grading 190