fuel BMW 760Li 2005 E66 Owner's Manual

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Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is
to use the index, refer to page218.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
17 Control Center
26 Voice command
Controls
34Opening and closing
46 Adjustments
58 Transporting children safely
62 Driving
81 Everything under control
91 Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
100 Lamps
103 A congenial climate
112 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Starting navigation system
132 Destination entry
139 Destination guidance
145 What to do if …
Entertainment
148On/off, tone
152 Radio
158 CD Compact Disc
160 CD changer
163 TV
165 DVD changer
Communications
174Using the phone in your vehicle
182 BMW Assist
Mobility
186Refueling
188 Wheels and tires
194 Under the hood
198 Maintenance
200 Rules and regulations
201 Replacing components
209 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
214Technical data
218 Everything from A to Z

Cockpit
12
Info Display
1To view odometer display and reset trip
odometer to zero81
2Speedometer with display for
>Programmable cruise control73
or
>Active cruise control
*75
>Speed limit87
3Fixed indicator and warning lamps13
4Tachometer81
Destination guidance of navigation
system
*139
5Display for
>Computer85
or
>Text message of the Check
Control83
or
>Voice command system
*266Transmission range selection68
7Automatic transmission program
display68
8Display for
>Clock90
>Outside temperature81
or
>Variable indicator and warning
lamps83
9Computer with fuel gauge85
10Fog lamps101

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Using the spare key adapter
You will need the adapter to activate the
ignition and to start the vehicle with the
spare key.
Press lock button1, slide up the cover and
insert the spare key2 in the adapter. Close
the cover and insert the adapter in the igni-
tion lock.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. This simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the driver's door lock
>with Comfort Access via the door
handle
and from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked. Refer to
page38.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-
vated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the
same time.In an accident, the central locking system
automatically unlocks the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps switch on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
Using remote control
When you engage/release the vehicle's
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system
and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
In addition, the remote control offers you
another function:
>Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Protect remote control against unau-
thorized use, e.g. by handing over
only the remote control without an inte-
grated key when leaving the vehicle for
valet parking etc., refer to page34.<
For additional details on alarm system,
refer to page42.
Remote control
1Unlock, convenience opening mode
and alarm system
2Lock and secure, switch off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion sensor,

Opening and closing
36 switch on interior lamps and door-
mounted proximity lamps
3Open luggage compartment lid
4Switch on interior lamps and pathway
lighting, activate panic mode
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always keep the remote control with you;
this precaution ensures that you will remain
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside
at all times.<
When it is no longer possible to lock
the vehicle via the remote control, the
battery is discharged. Use this remote con-
trol during an extended drive; this will
recharge the battery, refer to page34.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center, which is
also your source for replacement keys.<
Releasing
Press button 1.
The interior lamps and the door-mounted
proximity lamps come on.
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 lid and the fuel filler door.
Convenience opening mode
Briefly press button 1and then hold
down.
The windows and the glass roof open.
The glass roof will not be retracted if it is
already in its raised position.
Locking and securing
Press button 2.
Switching on interior lamps and
door-mounted proximity lamps
If the vehicle is locked, press
button2.
Switching on interior lamps
Press button 4. You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
By pressing and holding button4for
more than approx. two seconds, you can
trigger the alarm system
* in response to
any impending danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the
buttons.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Briefly press button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens,
regardless of whether it was previously
locked or unlocked.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never lay the remote control down in the
luggage compartment. If the vehicle is
locked, the luggage compartment lid is also
locked again when closed.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
Opening luggage compartment lid
Briefly press button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, regardless of whether it was previ-
ously locked or unlocked.
To interrupt the opening process:
Press the button again while opening is in
progress.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never lay the remote control down in the
luggage compartment. If the vehicle is
locked, the luggage compartment lid is also
locked again when closed.<

Opening and closing
38 Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.<
Using key
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock
unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks all of
the remaining doors, the luggage compart-
ment lid and the fuel filler door.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the
windows and the glass roof from the
driver's door lock.
>To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
'Unlock' position and hold it there
>To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
'Lock' position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to
b e su r e th at n o on e is i nj ur e d. R ele as-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If an electrical defect occurs, you can
unlock or lock the driver's door with the key
in the end positions of the door lock.
Opening and closing:
from inside
You can operate the central locking system
with this button when the driver's door is
closed. The doors and luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked or locked
only. The anti-theft alarm system is not
activated.
Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked
to allow refueling.
If the remote control, refer to page 36,
or Comfort Access, refer to page37,
have been used to unlock only the driver's
door and you press the button when
the driver's door is open, the other doors,
the luggage compartment lid, and the fuel
filler door are unlocked.
If the driver's door is closed, pressing
the button locks it.<
You can also have the system pro-
grammed to activate the central lock-
ing system automatically whenever the
vehicle is set in motion, or when a specific
interval elapses after it is unlocked, pro-
vided that neither the doors nor the lug-
gage compartment lid are opened in the
meantime. This can be adjusted to be key-
specific.<
Unlocking and opening doors
>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the release handle
above the armrest or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.

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gong will sound and a message will appear
in the Info Display.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of
toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon-
sciousness and death. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
select position P on the selector lever and
engage the parking brake before leaving
the vehicle with the engine running.<
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by
leaving it running while the vehicle remains
stationary. Instead, begin to drive immedi-
ately at a moderate engine speed.
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. After pressing the
brake pedal, all you need to do is briefly
press the start/stop button. The system
responds by automatically engaging the
starter and allowing it to run until the engine
starts, after which it then disengages auto-
matically.
If the engine fails to start on the first
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or cold:
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down
while engaging the starter.During a cold start at very low tempera-
tures, below + 57/– 156, at high altitudes
over 3,281 ft/1,000 m:
>Engage the starter for approx.
10 seconds the first time
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Refrain from starting the vehicle
repeatedly at brief intervals, and avoid
an excessive number of starting attempts if
the vehicle fails to start; repeated activation
of the starter over an extended period
would allow unburned or only partially
combusted fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, where it can cause overheating and
damage to the unit.<
If you have accidentally switched off
the engine while driving, it can be
restarted from a speed of approx. 3 mph/
5 km/h by pressing the button. It is not nec-
essary to press the brake pedal.<
Switching off engine
With the vehicle stationary, briefly press the
start/stop button. This also activates the
radio mode.
The transmission automatically shifts to
position P: interlock.
Transmission position N remains
engaged if you keep to the following
order:
1.With Comfort Access: insert the remote
control into the ignition lock
2.With the engine running, engage trans-
mission position N
3.Switch off the engine
4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
This function is useful in automatic car
washes, etc.
Position P is engaged automatically after
approx. 30 minutes or when you remove
the remote control from the ignition lock.
Remember to observe the Check Control
for status messages.<

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>Park P:
Press button P, arrow2.
The selector lever immediately returns to
the center position when released.
With the vehicle stationary, press the
brake pedal before shifting out of P
or N; the shift command will not be exe-
cuted unless the brake is applied: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a range, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
You can activate the Automatic Hold fea-
ture to suppress the vehicle's tendency to
creep, refer to page65.<
Shift commands are transmitted electroni-
cally. To help avoid malfunctions, each
command undergoes a plausibility check
prior to execution.
Remember to observe the Check Control
for status messages.
You can find additional information on the
Check Control on page83.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling,
always select position P and engage
the parking brake before leaving the vehicle
with the engine running. Note the informa-
tion provided in the Info Display.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.<
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
The transmission lockout prevents the rear
wheels from turning. The lockout disen-
gages when you press the selector lever
toward D, N or R while the engine is run-
ning.
P is engaged automatically as soon as
you switch off the engine unless N is
engaged and the remote control is inserted
in the ignition lock, refer to page63.<
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Select only if your journey is interrupted for
a long period.
>From D press the selector lever up
>From R press the selector lever down.
Note the arrows indicating direction in the
range display.
N remains engaged whenever the
remote control remains in the ignition
lock after the ignition is switched off. This
function is useful in automatic car washes,
etc.
After approx. 30 minutes the system auto-
matically engages P. Remember to observe
the Check Control for status messages.
Switching off engine refer to page63.<
D Drive, automatic driving position
This is the range recommended for normal
vehicle operation. All forward gears are
available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
Kick-down
The kick-down mode provides maximum
acceleration.
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the
full-throttle resistance point.

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Confirm to hide the display.
Displays after completion of trip
Selected fault reports generated during the
trip are shown consecutively when you
switch off the ignition.
If indicated, the following message may
also appear:
"Parking lamps on!"
This message appears when you open the
driver's door after parking. A supplemen-
tary gong is also heard.
Even with the ignition and Info Display off,
you can reactivate the screen and display
the messages.
Press the CHECK button for approx.
8 seconds, refer to page84. The stored
status reports appear again in the display. If
several messages are present, you can
continue to briefly press the CHECK button
to view them in succession.
The Check Control function
>cancels itself automatically after a brief
period
>can be canceled by again pressing the
CHECK button for approximately
8seconds.
You can select the language in which
Check Control status reports and
messages from the computer will appear,
refer to page89.<
Computer
Requesting functions
You can use the buttons in the turn signal
lever to request a display from the com-
puter on the Info Display, starting at the
radio mode in the ignition lock.
1Info Display on left
2Info Display on right
A new function appears each time you
briefly press the button.
Displays on Info Display
The display sequence:
>Fuel gauge86
>Range and remaining distance86.
The display sequence:
>Odometer81

Everything under control
86 >Energy Control/
current fuel consumption86
>Average fuel consumption86
>Average speed86
>Time of arrival87.
Maintain pressure on button1 to can-
cel the display from the computer.
Briefly press the button again to return to
the last display.
It will not be possible to cancel the display
if the fuel level has fallen into the reserve
range or if a Check Control status report is
currently on the screen.
Briefly press the button again to view the
last display.<
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge mode appears automati-
cally once the fuel level falls into the
reserve range. At the same time, the words
"Fuel reserve" appear. The tank still con-
tains approx. 2.6 gallons/10 liters of fuel.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are
driving in mountainous areas, for example,
the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
It will not be possible to cancel the
computer display once the fuel level
drops into the reserve range. However, you
can still request a display of the travel
range. Computer, refer to page85.<
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 23.2 gallons/
88 liters. You can find information on refu-
eling on page186.
Refuel well before the tank is empty,
as otherwise engine functions will not
be ensured and damage can occur if you
drive down to the last drop.<
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range avail-
able with the remaining fuel. The fuel level
is measured and the range is calculated
taking the driving style over the last
20 miles/30 km into account.
Always refuel as soon as possible
once your range falls to below
30 miles/50 km, as otherwise engine func-tions are not ensured and damage can
occur.<
Refueling is only registered by the com-
puter for fuel amounts above approx.
1.3 gallons/5 liters.
Remaining distance
When you enter a destination in the naviga-
tion system or manually enter a distance in
the computer prior to departure, the system
can also display the distance remaining to
your destination, refer to page132 or87.
The system automatically applies the dis-
tance to your destination using the route
recommended by the navigation system.
When you enter a destination in the
navigation system, any manual entries
will be overwritten no later than once
1,640 ft/500 meters of the calculated dis-
tance have elapsed.<
Energy Control/
current fuel consumption
Shows the current fuel consumption. This
allows you to see whether your current
driving style is conducive to fuel economy
with minimum exhaust emissions.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated
for the time during which the engine is run-
ning.
You can use the Control Display to view
your fuel consumption rate over two differ-
ent distances, refer to Computer or Trip
computer.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the
engine off are not included in the calcula-
tions of average speed.
Reset average speed: Press button2 in the
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.

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Time of arrival
A display of your estimated time of arrival is
available whenever you enter a destination
in the navigation system, refer to page132,
or enter the distance manually in the com-
puter, refer to page87, prior to departure.
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the time in the Control Cen-
ter, refer to page90.<
Control Display screen contents
You can activate the computer function at
any time by selecting it from the "Car data"
menu.
You have two possibilities to display infor-
mation of the computer:
>Computer
>Trip computer
Use this, for example, for driving on
vacation, as when you reset the values
to zero, all the functions are reset
together and then restart.
Computer
>Time of arrival
>Distance to destination.
Enter a destination in the navigation
system, or enter a distance in the com-
puter manually, refer to page132 or87
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed.
You can reset calculations of both
average speed and average fuel con-
sumption to zero. Select the menu item and
confirm your selection.<
Trip computer
Reset all data to zero:
Select "START / RESET" and confirm your
selection.
>Time of departure
>Driving time
>Elapsed distance
>Average fuel consumption since
"START / RESET"
>Average speed since "START /
RESET".
Entering a distance manually
1.Select "BC"
2.Select and activate the "Distance" entry
function. Turn the controller to the left
or right to select the distance to your
destination
3.Press the controller to confirm your
entry.
Speed limit
You can enter a speed and a Check Control
message indicates when you have reached
this speed. This enables you, for example,
to receive warnings if you exceed a speed
limit in an urban area.