language BMW 760LI 2008 E66 Owner's Manual
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iDrive
18 DVDs can only be played on the rear 
seat screen, refer to Rear seat 
screen
* on page21.<
7Settings
>Parking brake58
>PDC Park Distance Control86
>EDC Electronic Damping Control89
>Programmable buttons52
>FTM Flat Tire Monitor
*90
>TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
*91
>Time and date84
>Language84
>Units of measure and display format84
>Brightness85
>Rear seat screen
*21
>Pairing mobile phone with vehicle182
8Climate
>Intensity of AUTO program104
>Air volume106
>Heated seats
*49
>Parked car ventilation109
>Extra, e.g. rear air conditioner108
Basic operation
Once the radio ready position is reached, the 
following message appears on the Control Dis-
play:
To clear the message:
Press the controller.
This displays the start menu.The message automatically disappears after 
approx. 25 seconds.
Start menu
You can access all functions of iDrive via eight 
menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the   button.
Opening the start menu from a menu:
>Move the controller toward the currently 
active menu.
>Move the controller twice in one direction.
Selecting menu
From the start menu, eight menus can be 
accessed by moving the controller in the appro-
priate directions.
In a menu, you can change directly into a 
new menu by moving in the correspond-
ing direction, without having to open the start 
menu first. 
Moving in the direction that corresponds to the 
last menu used brings you back to the last item 
used in this menu.< 
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Voice command system
The concept
The voice command system allows you to con-
trol operation of various vehicle systems with-
out ever removing your hands from the steering 
wheel. The system operates on the basis of 
voice commands that you will learn easily after 
using them a few times. In many cases, the 
voice command system assists you with 
announcements or questions while you are 
making your entries.
The voice command system transforms your 
oral commands and dialog answers into control 
signals for the selected systems.
Please take the time to acquaint yourself 
with how a particular system operates 
before proceeding to control it using the voice 
command system.<
Note
Use iDrive to set the language that will be used 
so that the voice command system will be able 
to identify the commands spoken. Setting the 
language of iDrive, refer to page84.
Symbols used
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice 
command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the 
voice command system.
Systems available for use with voice 
command
>{Navigation}, refer to page130
>{Radio}, refer to page156
>{Telephone}, refer to page184
>{CD}, refer to page163
>{CD changer}, refer to page165
>{Notepad}, refer to page25
>{DVD}, refer to page170The Info Display, refer to page24, will display 
either the equipment that you are now operat-
ing or any current error messages.
Voice commands
Voice command system activation
Briefly press the  button on the steering 
wheel.
An acoustic signal and the display "SVS active" 
on the Info Display, refer to page24, indicate 
that the system is ready for operation. The sys-
tem automatically starts in the main menu.
From here, you can call up all the equipment 
that can be operated.
Canceling voice command
Briefly press the  button on the steering 
wheel
or
In dialogs in which any text can be spoken, e.g. 
names, notes, canceling is only possible using 
the  button.
The system automatically switches over 
to its telephone mode if you receive a call 
during voice input. "SVS active" appears on the 
Info Display, refer to page24.<
Voice commands
The voice command system operates on the 
basis of specific, predefined commands; these 
commands should be spoken precisely as indi-
cated. You can have the possible commands 
read aloud at any point. To do so, say the com-
mand {Options}.
In addition to the commands described, there 
are often other commands that run the same 
function. Instead of {Options}, you can, for 
example, also say {What now}. In addition, 
*
These sections contain information on 
using the voice command system.
{Cancel}. 
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Adapter for spare key
You will need the adapter to activate the ignition 
and to start the vehicle with the spare key.
Take the adapter from the onboard tool kit, refer 
to page213. 
Press lock button1, slide the cover open and 
insert the spare key2 into the adapter. Close 
the cover and insert the adapter into the ignition 
lock.
Key Memory
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW 
individually according to your preferences. Key 
Memory ensures that most of these settings are 
stored for the remote control currently in use 
without you having to do anything. When the 
vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote 
control is detected and the settings stored for it 
are called up and carried out.
This means that your BMW will return to your 
personal settings even if it has in the meantime 
been driven by another person with his/her own 
remote control and settings. The individual set-
tings are stored for a maximum of four remote 
controls.
Key Memory
>Personal temperature distribution for seat 
heating
*, refer to page49.
>Personal setting for the programmable but-
ton on the steering wheel, refer to page52.
>Personal setting of PDC Park Distance 
Control
*, refer to page86.>Air distribution, temperature, and intensity 
of the Automatic climate control, refer to 
page105.
>Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-
play:
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance traveled, distances to go, tem-
perature, and pressure, refer to page84.
>Language on Control Display, refer to 
page84.
>Display format of date and time, refer to 
page84.
>Brightness of Control Display, refer to 
page85.
>Personal settings for volume and tone of 
the Entertainment sound output, refer to 
page153.
>Personal settings for the stored stations of 
the radio, refer to page158.
>Personal settings for the volume of the 
hands-free telephone operation, refer to 
page179.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion 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 operated 
from the outside:
>via the remote control
>via the driver's door lock
>with Comfort Access
* via the door handles
and from inside via the button for the central 
locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the fuel 
filler door remains unlocked. Refer to page34. 
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Everything under control
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Settings on Control Display
Setting units of measure and display 
format
You can change the units of measure used in 
the displays of fuel consumption, distances and 
temperatures as well as the display format for 
the time and date.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Units" and press the controller.
4.Select the menu item that you wish to 
adjust. Press repeatedly to view a listing of 
your selection options.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Setting language
You can select a different language for the text 
displays.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".3.Select "Language" and press the controller.
4.Select and activate the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time and date
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Clock" and press the controller.
Setting time
1.Select "Time" and press the controller. 
The first time setting is activated.
2.Turn to adjust the setting.
3.Press the controller to adopt the setting. 
The next setting is selected.
4.Adjust the remaining settings. After the last 
adjustment, the time is stored.
Setting date
1.Select "Date" and press the controller. 
The first date display setting is activated.
2.Turn to adjust the setting. 
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DVD country codes
Your DVD changer will only play back DVDs 
coded for your home region, e.g. USA, 
Canada = 1. The country code supported by 
your DVD is indicated in the information sup-
plied with the DVD. This coding cannot be 
changed. An overview of the six coding zones:
DVDs with the Code 0 can be played on 
all devices.<
Playing DVDs
Playback is only possible on the rear seat 
screen, refer to Rear seat screen
* on page21.
1.If necessary, switch on the Entertainment 
sound output, refer to page153.
2.If necessary, fill and insert the DVD maga-
zine.
3.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
4.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
5.Select "DVD" and press the controller.After a few seconds, play will resume at the 
point where playback was previously inter-
rupted. 
The DVD magazine's load status is indicated on 
the Control Display.
If the display fails to detect a DVD that you 
have loaded into the magazine, make sure 
that the DVD has been inserted correctly and 
inspect it for signs of defects.
If there are audio CDs in the DVD magazine, 
these will not be displayed in the DVD menu, 
but instead in the CD changer menu.<
Using the voice command system:
DVD control
With the DVD controller, you can select the 
track and chapter, open the DVD-specific menu 
and operate functions such as Language, Fast 
forward and Reverse or Freeze frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the 
DVD control, under certain circumstances even 
during playback of the entire DVD. It is not pos-
sible to operate the DVD control under these 
circumstances. In this case, try to make the 
selection using the DVD-specific menu.
During playback:
Press the controller to display the DVD control.
The DVD controller disappears again after a 
short time if you have not selected a function.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Near East, South Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South American, 
New Zealand
5Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
1.{DVD on}.
2.{DVD 1...6}. 
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Freeze frame
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select   at the desired point and press the 
controller. 
The film is stopped.
3.Select  or  and press the controller to 
cancel the freeze frame. 
DVD playback is continued at the point at 
which it was interrupted.
Selecting picture format
You can adjust the DVD format to your screen.
The picture format is a DVD-specific function 
and is not available on all DVDs.
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select   and press the controller.
3.Select the   arrow and press the control-
ler.
4."Picture" and press the controller.
5.Select "Pict.format" and press the control-
ler.6.Select the desired picture format and press 
the controller.
Color settings can be adjusted separately 
for the Control Display and the rear seat 
screen.<
Selecting language, subtitles 
and viewing angle
Many DVDs offer dialogue and subtitles in vari-
ous languages or scene descriptions for the 
hearing impaired. In addition, with some DVDs, 
the film can be viewed from different camera 
angles. These functions are stored on the DVD.
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select "FULL MENU" and press the con-
troller.
3.Make the desired selection and press the 
controller:
>"TITLE" 
Displaying DVD title.
>"AUDIO" 
Selecting different languages.
>"SUBTITLE" 
Selecting language of subtitles.
>"ANGLE" 
Selecting camera viewing angle. 
Notes or symbols that appear during the 
playback of a film generally point out dif-
ferent camera angles. They usually only 
appear briefly.
With some DVDs, it is only possible to 
select language, subtitles, camera angle, 
or track by using the DVD-specific menu. 
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DVD changer
174 Refer to the information on your DVD for possi-
ble selections.<
Opening DVD-specific menu
Additional functions may be available on DVDs. 
For example, the viewer can select from several 
possible plots or display information on the film.
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select "MENU" or "TOP" and press the 
controller.
Selecting "MENU" generally takes you to 
the DVD-specific main menu. On some 
DVDs, "TOP" takes you to another menu in 
which you can select music scenes, for 
example.
To make a selection:
3.Select .
4.Select "OK" and press the controller.
To return to a previous menu:
Select  or the  arrow and press the con-
troller.
You can also select language, subtitles, 
camera angle, or track in the DVD-spe-
cific menu.
Refer to the information on your DVD for possi-
ble selections.<
Notes
The DVD changer can play the following for-
mats:
>Video DVD
>CD-DA (audio CD)
The DVD Audio format is not supported by the 
DVD changer. However, many audio DVDs 
available in stores also contain a video track in 
the DVD Video format in addition to the audio 
track. These DVDs can be played back by the 
DVD changer. Please refer to the information on 
your DVD to determine whether your audio DVD 
contains an additional video track.DVDs are usually divided into tracks and chap-
ters and can contain different subtitles, camera 
angles or sound tracks, languages and sound 
formats. Depending on the version of the DVD, 
these functions can be selected either directly 
with the DVD control system or only via the 
DVD-specific menu. Refer to the information on 
your DVD for possible selections.
Dual-sided DVDs available from retail suppliers 
are coated on both sides and bear no markings. 
This means both sides are information carriers. 
To play back the information on the other side, 
remove the magazine and turn the DVD over.
Safety note
The BMW DVD changer is a Class 1 laser 
product. Do not operate with a damaged 
cover panel as this can lead to severe eye injury.
Never play CDs/DVDs with stick-on labels. 
They can come loose during playback due to 
the heat buildup and cause irreparable damage 
to the system.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard 
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs/
DVDs with an adapter, e.g. CD singles; other-
wise, the CD/DVD or the adapter can jam and 
may no longer eject properly.
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVD
Plus; 
otherwise, the CD/DVD can jam, preventing it 
from being ejected properly.<
General malfunctions
The BMW DVD changer is optimized for opera-
tion in the vehicle. It may react more sensitively 
to defective CDs/DVDs than devices intended 
for stationary use.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played back, first check 
to make sure it has been correctly inserted.
Humidity
High humidity can fog the CD/DVD or the focus-
ing lens for the laser beam, temporarily prevent-
ing playback. 
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DVD changer170
– adjusting picture172
– adjusting volume153
– controls152
– country codes171
– DVD controller171
– fast forward172
– freeze frame173
– opening specific menu174
– playing DVD171
– reverse172
– searching for chapter172
– selecting language173
– selecting picture format173
– selecting subtitles173
– starting171
– tone control153
DVD multimedia changer, 
refer to DVD changer170
Dynamic Drive89
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC87
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC88
– indicator lamp13
E
"EDC"89
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control89
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on CD player152
Electrical malfunction
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof, electric42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment51
Electronic brake-force 
distribution87
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC89Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to DSC Dynamic 
Stability Control87
Electronic toll collection 
device, refer to Entry/pass 
tags126
Emergency actuation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
– transmission lock for 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
Emergency call219
Emergency release of luggage 
compartment lid from inside 
the luggage 
compartment37
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside 
Assistance190,219
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control/
current fuel consumption77
Energy Control77
Engine
– breaking-in122
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature76
– speed75,226
– starting57
– switching off58
Engine compartment208
Engine coolant210
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils209
– approved oils209
– checking oil level208
– electronic oil level check208
– oil types, also refer to 
Approved engine oils209
– possible displays of oil level 
check209"Engine oil level O.K."209
"Engine oil level too high"209
Engine output, refer to Engine 
specifications226
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature76
Engine speed226
"Enter", navigation134
Entering activation time of 
parked car ventilation109
– "Time 1"110
– "Time 2"110
Entering destination 
address133
Entering house number or 
intersection, navigation133
Entering intersection, 
navigation133
Entering name, destination in 
navigation132
Entering street, 
navigation133
"Entertainment", tone 
control153
Entertainment sound output 
on/off153
Entry/pass tags126
Entry for current position and 
destination, refer to Entering 
destination manually131
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control77
Erasing entire list, refer to 
Deleting entries in lists186
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control87
Event Data Recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system122 
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H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake58
– Automatic Hold59
– manual operation58
Hands-free system179
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD", High Definition 
Radio162
Head airbags95
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp flasher65
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps100
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system65
– replacing bulbs213
Head light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light100
Headphones22
Head restraints46
– front head restraints, 
active47
– installation, front47
– removal, front46
– sitting safely43
Heating103
– exterior mirrors51
– mirrors51
– rear window, refer to Rear 
window defroster107
– residual heat106
– seats49
– steering wheel52
– when parked, refer to 
Residual heat106
– windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation106
– windshield washer 
nozzles66
Heating and ventilation103Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing 
cargo124
Height, refer to 
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel51
"Help"
– assistance window21
– menu guidance19
"Help text", assistance 
window21
Help text on Control 
Display21
"Hide map icons", 
navigation137
"high", automatic climate 
control105
High beams101
– headlamp flasher101
– indicator lamp11
High Definition Radio162
Hills123
Holder for cups115
Home address
– selecting141
– storing140
Hood207
Horn11
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking separately35
Hot exhaust system122
Hour signal activation85
"House number", 
navigation134
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant87
Hydroplaning123
I
ID3 tag, refer to Displaying 
track information167
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate 
control104
– changing date and time84
– changing language84
– changing settings84
– changing units of measure 
and display format84
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menus17
– rear seat screen21
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness85
– showing help text21
– start menu18
– status lines20
– symbols19
Ignition key30
Ignition lock57
Illuminated vanity mirror51
Imitation leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
"Indep. ventil.", automatic 
climate control109
Indicator/warning lamps13
– airbags96
– alarm system37
– DSC88
– DTC88
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– fog lamps101
– safety belt warning48
– Tire Pressure Monitor93
Individually programmable 
buttons11,52
Individual settings, refer to 
Key Memory31 
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Everything from A to Z
240 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure200
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor91
Info Display12
"Information", navigation136
Information, navigation
– "On country"135
– "On dest."135
– "On location"135
– "On town/city"135
Info service192
Infrared windshield, refer to 
Entry/pass tags126
"INITIALIZE", BMW 
Assist194
Inserting navigation CD/
DVD130
Installation location
– CD changer165
– DVD changer170
– mobile phone, refer to 
Inserting mobile phone181
– navigation drive130
Instructions, navigation 
system, refer to Route 
guidance by voice 
instructions146
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Info Display12
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit
– all around the steering 
wheel10
– comfort features14
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Interior lamps101
– switching on with remote 
control32
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror, 
automatic dimming 
feature51Interlock, refer to Switching 
off engine58
"INTERM. TIME", 
stopwatch83
Interval Display, refer to 
Service requirements78
J
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
Access38
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access38
Key Memory31
Keys30
– adapter for spare key30
– key-related settings, refer to 
Key Memory31
Kick-down63
Knock control199
L
Lamps and bulbs213
"Language", settings84
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo125
"Last", phone186
"Last dest.", navigation137
Last destination driven to, 
refer to Destination list138
Last numbers on mobile 
phone, refer to Dialing 
numbers stored in a list186
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system55
Leather care, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes213
"Left", seat heating49
Length, refer to 
Dimensions227Level control system89
Light, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams100
Light alloy wheels, care and 
maintenance, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs213
Lighter116
Lighter socket, refer to Power 
socket116
Lighting
– of instruments101
– of vehicle100
Light switch100
"Limit"82
Limit, refer to Speed limit82
"Limited", rear screen22
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading
– securing cargo125
– vehicle124
"LOC.", navigation140
"Location", 
navigation139,147,148
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Locking34
Locking
– from inside34
– from outside32
Locking without key, refer to 
Comfort Access38
Locking without remote 
control, refer to Comfort 
Access38
"LOGIC7", tone control154
Longlife oils, approved 
oils209
"low", automatic climate 
control105
Low beams100
– automatic100
– replacing bulbs, refer to 
Xenon light213
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support 
adjustment44