ignition BMW 760LI 2006 Owner's Manual

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Activating rain sensor
Briefly press the button, arrow, the wipers move
once across the windshield. The LED lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel 5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Briefly press the button again, arrow. The LED
goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield, headlamps and
BMW Night Vision camera*
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
With the vehicle lighting switched on, the head-
lamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are
also cleaned simultaneously at suitable inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty. Otherwise, you could damage the
pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles and the wind-
shield itself in the area around the wipers are
heated automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
Pivoting wipers into folded-out
position
This position is important for changing wiper
blades or when folding wiper arms away from
windshield to prevent blades from sticking in
the event of frost.
1.Switch off the engine and remove the
remote control from the ignition lock.
2.Press the wiper lever upward past the resis-
tance point and maintain pressure for about
3 seconds until the wipers stop in a roughly
vertical position: pivot into the folded-out
position.
After folding the wipers back against the wind-
shield you will need to reactivate the wiper sys-
tem:
1.Switch on radio ready state.
2.Briefly press wiper lever downward. The
wipers return to their retracted position and
are ready for normal operation.
To prevent damage to the wipers, always
fold them back against the windshield
before switching on either the radio ready state
or the ignition.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-
tainers well out of the reach of children. Always
follow the instructions for use provided on the
containers.<
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix
the washer fluid before filling.<

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Maintaining speed, storing, and
decelerating
Pull the lever, arrow2:
Functions in the same way as1, except that the
vehicle speed is decreased.
Interrupting the cruise control
Briefly press the lever up or down, arrow3.
In addition, cruise control is interrupted auto-
matically:
>when you apply pressure to the brake pedal
>when you shift the automatic transmission
into position N
>when the DSC control is operative
Resuming stored speed
Briefly press the button4:
The vehicle accelerates back to and maintains
the stored speed.
Displays in speedometer
5Pointer for stored speed
> Cruise control activated
> Cruise control deactivated
6Mark for stored desired speed in the multi-
level function
Storing desired speeds
With vehicle stationary
1.Switch on the ignition.
2.Press, arrow1, or pull, arrow2, the lever
past the resistance point:
Now you can move the pointer5 with the lever until you have reached your desired
speed:
>Press or pull the lever up to the resis-
tance point again: the pointer slowly
moves.
>Press or pull the lever past the resis-
tance point again: the pointer jumps to
the next multiple of 5 mph or 10 km/h
and then further, as long as the lever is
held.
3.Press the button4 for approx. 3 seconds.
The stored desired speed is indicated by a
mark 6.
If six desired speeds have already been stored,
please delete at least one of them before adding
another.
While driving
1.Press, arrow1, or pull, arrow2, the lever
past the resistance point.
2.Press the button4 for approx. 3 seconds.
The current speed is applied as the desired
speed and displayed with6.
If all of the marks 6 flash twice, this indicates
that six desired speeds have already been
stored. You must then delete at least one of
them before adding another.
Deleting desired speeds
1.Select corresponding desired speed6,
refer to section below.
2.Press button4 for approx. 3 seconds.
Activating multilevel preset mode
Press, arrow1, or pull, arrow2, the lever past
the resistance point.
The current driving speed is maintained, stored
and displayed by the pointer5.
Selecting desired speed
Press, arrow1, or pull, arrow2, the lever past
the resistance point:
The next desired speed is selected.

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Deactivating system
>Press the lever up or down, arrow3 for
approx. 3 seconds
>or switch off the ignition.
The stored speed5 is deleted, however the
stored marks6 are retained.
Active cruise control*
The concept
With active cruise control you can select a
desired speed which is not only automatically
maintained when driving on open roadways, but
also varied to maintain a selected distance set-
ting as slower traffic is encountered.
Active cruise control represents a technological
advance over the familiar cruise control and is a
welcome relief from the constant adjustment of
speed that can accompany driving in traffic on
highways or other high-speed thoroughfares.
Especially on longer trips, the system can
reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing
your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely
and responsibly.
In addition to holding a steady cruising speed,
if you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active
cruise control will, within the scope of given
possibilities, adjust your vehicle's speed auto-
matically so that you can flow with the traffic
without having to make constant adjustments.
If, for example, while cruising at the selected
speed, you begin to approach a slower vehicle
ahead of you in the same lane, the system will
reduce your vehicle's speed to the same as that
of the vehicle ahead to maintain your selected
distance setting between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead. You can vary the distance, which
is additionally speed-dependent. Based on
your selected distance setting, the system
automatically decreases the throttle setting and
lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehi-
cle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to
signal a following driver to take action. In addi-
tion, it may be necessary for the vehicle to
downshift to maintain the distance setting
selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehi-
cle will accelerate to the speed you have
selected by increasing the throttle setting and
shifting gears as needed. Your selected speed
will be maintained when driving downhill, too.
Active cruise control is not and must not
be used as a collision avoidance/warning
system.<
Since this active cruise control system is
a new technology and operates differ-
ently from conventional cruise control systems
to which you may be accustomed, you are
strongly urged to read all of the pages relating
to this system before use. Pay special attention
to the information contained in the Things to
know about active cruise control section begin-
ning on page73.<
Brake pedal feel
>When the system brakes and you also
depress the brake pedal, a somewhat differ-
ent braking feeling results.
>Any noises produced during automatic
braking are normal.
Applications
As with conventional cruise control systems,
active cruise control in no way diminishes or
substitutes for the driver's own personal
responsibility, alertness and awareness in
adjusting speed, braking or otherwise control-
ling the vehicle. The driver should decide when
to use the system on the basis of road, traffic,
visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise
control is intended for use on highway-type
roadways where traffic is moving relatively
smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving;
heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy,
winding roads, slippery roads or roads with
sharp curves such as highway off-ramps; during
inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or
fog; or when entering interchanges, service/
parking areas or toll booths. It is also important
to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance
setting within applicable legal limits. Always be
ready to take action or apply the brakes if nec-
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Resuming stored desired speed and
distance
Press button4:
The displays appear in the speedometer.
When you switch off the ignition, the stored
desired speed is deleted.
Info Display screen contents
1Stored desired speed display
2Lights up: vehicle detected ahead
3Selected distance to vehicle driving ahead
4The selected desired speed is displayed for
a short time, refer to page70
If the display ACC --- mph/ACC --- km/h
appears briefly in the speedometer, then
conditions required for operation may not cur-
rently be fulfilled. Retrieving Check Control
messages, refer to page81.<
Warning lamps
The display flashes and a chime
sounds.
The system asks you to intervene
by braking or with an evasive
maneuver. The active cruise control cannot
automatically restore the distance to the vehicle
driving ahead.
The display does not relieve you of the respon-
sibility for adapting desired speed and driving
style to traffic conditions.
Automatic intervention by ABS or
DSC. The active cruise control
intervenes by braking until you
actively intervene.
Radar sensor
Heavy rain and also dirt, snow, or ice can limit
the detection of vehicles ahead. If needed,
clean the radar sensor under the front bumper.
When doing so, be particularly careful in remov-
ing layers of snow and ice.
If the sensor is not aligned properly, the active
cruise control cannot be activated.

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reduce the stored desired speed; however, the
driver must constantly monitor traffic and inter-
vene if necessary.
When you switch off the engine or ignition,
active cruise control is fully switched off, too,
and any settings you have selected are can-
celed.
Swerving vehicles
When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane
into your lane, active cruise control will not
detect this vehicle until it is fully in your lane
ahead of your vehicle.
Behavior in curves
Because of the limited range of the system, it is
possible that in curves or on the peaks and val-
leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec-
ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to
the driver to select a speed that is prudent in
view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.In approaching a curve, it is possible that active
cruise control might react briefly to a vehicle in
the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can
sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not
accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either
case, you can choose to overcome the deceler-
ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Driver interventions
Anytime the driver presses down on the
accelerator pedal, any automatic braking
action by the system is interrupted until the
pedal is fully released. After doing this, release
the accelerator and the system again controls
your cruising speed and distance setting. While
driving with the system activated, resting your
foot on the accelerator pedal will cause the sys-
tem not to brake even if necessary. Be certain
that floormats or other objects on the vehicle
floor do not interfere with movement of the
accelerator pedal.<
While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when
you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is
important to be aware that the ability of the sys-
tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e. g.
when you reduce your desired speed sharply.
The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses
only a portion of braking system capacity and
does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle
braking system. Therefore, the system cannot
decrease your speed for large differences in
speed between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle
traveling at a much lower speed than your own
speed such as approaching a toll booth or when
a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at
close range.<

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Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
1Outside temperature display, clock
2Odometer
3Trip odometer
4Press button:
>with ignition switched on to reset trip
odometer
>with ignition switched off to briefly dis-
play odometer, outside temperature,
and time
Outside temperature display, clock
The outside temperature and the time displays
are active with the ignition lock in radio ready
state or higher.
You can change the units of measure, 7/6,
in the "Settings" menu, refer to page84.
Setting the clock, refer to page84.
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal
sounds and a message is shown on the Info Dis-
play. There is an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/
+36, ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
fully, e.g. on bridges and shaded roadways; oth-
erwise, there is an increased accident risk.<
Odometer and trip odometer
The display area is also used for the computer
and the Check Control.
Regardless of the current display, you can
briefly display the odometer by pressing the
button4.
You also reset the displayed trip odometer to
zero by pressing the button.
Check Control, refer to page80.
Computer, refer to page76.
Tachometer
The orange advance warning field, arrow, is dis-
played as a function of the engine temperature.
The segments disappear in sequence as the
engine temperature increases.
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as
the orange warning sector whenever possible.

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Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine
become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In
addition, a message appears on the Control
Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page203.
Computer
Requesting functions
With the ignition lock in radio ready state or
higher, you can use the buttons in the turn sig-
nal lever to display the computer information on
the Info Display.
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 gauge
>Range and distance to destinationThe display sequence:
>Odometer
>Energy Control/current fuel consumption
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed
>Time of arrival
Hiding messages
Maintain pressure on button1 to hide the com-
puter display. Briefly press the button again to
return to the last display.
It is not possible, though, to hide a Check
Control message.<
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge mode appears automatically
once the fuel level falls into the reserve range.
The tanks still contains the following quantities
of fuel:
>750i/Li: approx. 2.6 gallons/10 liters.
>760i/Li: approx. 3.1 gallons/12 liters.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are driv-
ing in mountainous areas, for example, the indi-
cator may fluctuate slightly.
After reaching the reserve quantity, the
Info Display can no longer be hidden.
However, you can still display the remaining
range.<
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 23.2 gallons/
88 liters. You can find information on refueling
on page192.
Refuel well before the tank is empty. If
you drive down to the last drop, engine
functions are no longer assured and damage
can occur.<

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Resetting values
You can reset values for the average speed and
average fuel consumption:
1.Activate the relevant menu item and press
the controller.
2.To reset the values, press the controller
again.
Entering a distance manually
1.Select "To dest." and press the controller.
2.Turn the controller to set the distance to the
destination.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
The distance to the destination is automatically
predetermined during the route guidance of the
navigation system, refer to page143.
Using voice command system
Service required
The distance or time period remaining until your
next service briefly appears when you switch on
the ignition.Your Service Advisor will determine your
vehicle's current service requirements by
reading out the data stored in the remote con-
trol.<
With BMW Assist enabled, information regard-
ing maintenance status of your vehicle or infor-
mation regarding legally mandated inspections
is automatically transmitted before the relevant
deadline, refer to Automatic service notification
on page187.
Additional information
You can view additional information on service
and maintenance procedures on the Control
Display.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3.Select and press the controller.
The display shows a list of selected service and
maintenance procedures, as well as legally-
mandated inspections.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally-
mandated inspection is approaching.
Please arrange for a service appointment at the
earliest available opportunity.
The service deadline has already passed.
You can view more detailed information about
every entry:
Select the entry and press the controller. {On-board computer}.

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To exit the menu:
The arrow is selected. Press the controller.
Condition Based Service does not con-
tinue counting down to the next service
during periods when the vehicle is stored with
the battery disconnected or the battery switch
in the OFF position.
Therefore, make sure to have the brake fluid
changed at least every 2 years, regardless of
w h a t i s s h o w n o n t h e d is p la y, r e f e r t o p a g e204.
The same is true for other time-dependent ser-
vice requirements.<
Displaying and entering dates for
legally-mandated emissions and
vehicle inspections
Make sure the date and time are always set cor-
rectly via iDrive, refer to page84; otherwise,
CBS Condition Based Service cannot function
correctly.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3.Select and press the controller.
4.Select "Emissions inspection" or "State
inspection" and press the controller.5.Turn the controller to select appointment
input.
6.Press the controller. The month is high-
lighted.
7.Turn the controller to adjust the setting.
8.Press the controller to save the setting.
The year is highlighted.
9.Turn the controller to adjust the setting.
10.Press the controller to save the setting.
11."STORE DATE" is selected. Press the con-
troller to save the setting. The date entry is
saved.
The list of entries is resorted by date.Display on Info Display
If the deadline for your next emissions or state
vehicle inspection is approaching, the remain-
ing distance and time will appear briefly when
you switch on the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine your
vehicle's current service requirements by
reading out the data stored in the remote con-
trol.<

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occur simultaneously, then the Check Control
messages are displayed in sequence.
Other Check Control messages are hidden after
roughly 20 seconds, but remain stored in mem-
ory.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
Using CHECK button
1.Press and hold:
The first stored message is displayed.
2.Briefly press the button:
A new message appears each time you
press the button.
Viewing additional information
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".3.Select "CHECK" and press the controller.
The stored status reports appear on the
display.
4.Select a message and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
The arrow is selected. Press the controller.
Display of urgency of malfunctions
Depending on the status of the monitored
systems, the symbol in the status line is dis-
played in different colors.
Yellow or red
Malfunctions are present in the monitored sys-
tems. Depending upon how serious the prob-
lem is, a supplementary message may also
appear on the Control Display.
Symbols displayed also indicate the status of
the service requirements, refer to page78.
Displays after trip completion
Selected malfunction reports generated during
the trip are shown again consecutively when
you switch off the ignition.
Even with the ignition and display off, you can
display the messages on the Info Display: