brake fluid BMW 760LI SEDAN 2003 Owners Manual

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71Turn signal indicators/headlamp
flasher
72Wiper system
73Washer fluid
73Programmable cruise control
75Active cruise control

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Everything under control

82Odometer, outside temperature
display, clock
82Tachometer
83Service Interval Display
85Check Control
86Computer
91Changing settings

Technology for comfort,
convenience and safety

93PDC Park Distance Control

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94Driving stability control/
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
96Driving stability control/ABS Antilock
Braking System
97Dynamic Drive
97EDC Electronic Damping Control

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98Flat Tire Monitor

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99TPM Tire Pressure Monitor

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101Self-leveling suspension

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101Adaptive brake lamp

Lamps

102Parking lamps/low beams
103Instrument lighting
103High beams/standing lamps
103Front fog lamps
103Interior lamps

A congenial climate

105Automatic climate control
111Rear air conditioner

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112Parked-car ventilation system

Practical interior accessories

114Integrated universal remote control

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115Sun blinds

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116Rear cooler

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117Glove compartment
117Storage compartments118Beverage holders
118Ashtray, front
119Cigarette lighter, front
119Power socket
119Ashtray, rear
119Cigarette lighter, rear
120Center armrest
120Ski bag

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Things to remember when driving

124Break-in procedures
124General driving notes
125Brake system
126Cargo loading
127Roof-mounted luggage rack

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127Entry/pass tags

Navigation

130GPS
130Map CD
131Starting the navigation system
131Display in assistance window

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131Selection options
132Destination entry
132Manual entry of destination address
134Selecting the town or city and the
street from the directory
134Map-guided destination selection
135Selecting destination in "Information"
135Selecting interesting destinations
136Recent destinations
136Destination list
137Selecting route
137Starting the destination guidance
system
138Displaying route
139Selecting new route
139Voice guidance
140Terminating/interrupting active
destination guidance
140Address book
142Location
142Wordmatch principle
143What to do if É

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188Special characteristics of winter tires
188Snow chains

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Under the hood

189Hood
190Engine compartment
190Engine oil
191Coolant
192Brake fluid
192Brake hydraulic systems

Maintenance

193The BMW Maintenance System
193Care

Rules and regulations

194California Proposition 65 Warning
194OBD connector

Replacing components

195Onboard tool kit
195Windshield wiper blades
195Lamps and bulbs
197Changing a tire
200Battery
201Fuses

Giving and receiving assistance

202Warning triangle

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202First-aid kit

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202Jump-starting
203Towing

Technical data

208Engine specifications
209Dimensions
210Weights
211Capacities

Everything from A to Z

212Contents

Everything under control
84 Confirm to exit the display.
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 192.
This same precaution applies to all of the
other service and maintenance operations
scheduled according to periodic intervals,
as opposed to mileage.<
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 input3.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 adopts the date the last
time you store your entry
4.Press the controller to select
"CONFIRM".
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the date and time in the
Control Display, refer to page 91.<
Info Display screen contents
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.<

Under the hood
190
Engine compartment
1Engine oil dipstick, see below,
Checking oil level
2Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath
the microfilter cover192
3Reservoir for windshield and headlamp
washer system73
4Engine oil filler neck191
5Coolant expansion tank192
6Auxiliary terminal for jump starting203
Engine oil
Checking oil level
1.Park the vehicle on a level surface
2.Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature
3.After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-
free cloth, paper towel, or similar mate-
rial
4.Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again
5.The oil should extend to between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As is the case with fuel economy, the rate
at which the engine uses oil is strongly
influenced by driving style and operating
conditions.

Under the hood
192
Checking coolant level
Correct coolant level with the engine cold
Ð approx. +687 (206):
1.Turn the cap of the expansion tank
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue
turning to open
2.The coolant level is correct when the
coolant extends to between the MIN
and MAX marks on the filler neck, refer
to the diagram adjacent to the filler
neck
3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant
up to the specified level Ð do not overfill.
Brake fluid
The symbol lights up and a mes-
sage appears in the Check Control
panel:
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level.
The brake fluid reservoir is located under
the microfilter housing trim panel on the
driver's side of the vehicle. To have brake
fluid added to the system, or to have the
source of any brake fluid loss traced and
rectified, please contact your BMW center,
which can also supply the factory-
approved Ð DOT 4 Ð brake fluids.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic: it absorbs
moisture from the atmosphere over
the course of time.
To ensure that the brake system continues
to provide safe and reliable performance,
remember to have the brake fluid changed
every two years at the latest, refer to
page 84 and to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
Brake fluid is toxic and also damages
vehicle paintwork. Always store these
agents in tightly-closed original containers
kept well away from the reach of children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not refill the
brake fluid reservoir to beyond the MAX
mark. Should it come into contact with hot
engine components, the brake fluid could
ignite and cause personal injury in the form
of burns.<
Always observe all applicable envi-
ronmental rules and regulations when
disposing of used brake fluid.<
Warning lamp for Canadian models.
Brake hydraulic systems
A low brake-fluid level combined with
longer-than-usual pedal travel could be a
sign that one of the brake system's
hydraulic circuits has failed.
Proceed to the nearest BMW center.
Remember that pedal travel may be
increased, and there may also be a sub-
stantial increase in the amount of pedal
pressure required to brake the vehicle.
Please adapt your driving style accor-
dingly.<

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193
Maintenance
The BMW Maintenance
System
The BMW Maintenance System is desi-
gned to ensure that your vehicle will con-
tinue to furnish consistent reliability com-
bined with optimal safety. The service
schedule also includes operations related
to the vehicle's comfort and convenience
features, such as replacement of the filters
for the inside air. The ultimate object is to
furnish economical maintenance by provi-
ding the ideal service for your individual
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 Ser-
vice Interval Display. Sensors combine with
highly-specialized algorithms to supply
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 Ð separate for front and rear
>Particle/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 mainte-
nance regimen that reflects your own indi-
vidual requirements, Condition Based Ser-
vice builds the basis for trouble-free
driving.
You can find more detailed information on
the Service Interval Display on page 83.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models for additional information on ser-
vice 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 Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These
entries verify that your vehicle has received
the specified regular maintenance, and
may also be required when submitting war-
ranty claims.<
Care
You can find everything you need to know
on this topic by consulting the separate
Care manual.

Everything from A to Z
212
A
"ABC..." for
navigation 132, 133
ABS Antilock Braking
System 96
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control 75
"ACCEPT" for
navigation 136, 142
Accessories 8
Accessory position 61
Activated-charcoal
filter 111
Activation
Ð portable phone 174
Activation time 113
Active cruise control 75
Ð malfunctions 81
Active head restraints,
front 48
Active seat 52
Active seat ventilation 51
Adapter for spare key 34
Adaptive brake lamp 101
Adding washer fluid 73
"Address book" 140
Adjusting
Ð head restraints 47
Ð lumbar support 46
Ð seats 46
Ð shoulder support 46
Ð thigh support 46
Airbags 55
Air distribution 107, 109
Air outlet vents 105
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 184
Air supply 107
Ð rear air conditioner 111
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 183Alarm system 41
Ð avoiding unintentional
alarms 41
All-season tires 188
"AM..." 146, 149, 151
AM waveband 149
Anchorages 126
"ANGLE" in DVD mode 167
Antifreeze 191
Ð washer fluid 73
Antilock Braking System
ABS 96
Anti-theft system 35, 41
Approved gross vehicle
weight 210
Aquaplaning, refer to
Hydroplaning 124
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 120
Arrival time 88
"Arrow display" for
navigation 138
"AS ADDRESS"
Ð current location 142
Ð destination
input 132, 134, 135
Ð destination list 136
Ð directory creation 140
Ð home address 141
Ð in address directory 141
Ð most recent
destinations 136
"AS DEST."
Ð destination
input 132, 134, 135
Ð directory creation 140
Ð home address 141
Ð most recent
destinations 136
Ð with address
directory 140Ashtray
Ð front 118
Ð rear 119
Assistance window
Ð Control Center 23
Ð help texts 23
Ð status lines 24
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air
control 107
"Audio" 146, 149
Audio 146
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð controls 146
Ð switching on/off 147
Ð volume 147
"AUDIO" in DVD mode 167
"AUTO", refer to Automatic
climate control 109
"AUTO" for audio
operation 151
Automatic
Ð air distribution 107
Ð cruise control 73
Ð headlamp control 102
Ð luggage compartment lid
control 36, 40
Ð steering wheel
adjustment 53
Automatic car wash, refer
to Care manual
Automatic climate
control 105
Ð rear air conditioner 111
Ð rear cooler 116
Ð settings 107
Ð settings in Control
Display 109
Automatic curb monitor 55
Automatic Hold
Ð parking 64
Ð parking brake 63
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Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 107
Automatic transmission
with L mode 67
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
Ð operation via buttons in
steering wheel 69
"AUTO P" 54, 64
"AUTOSTOR" 161
"Autostore" for radio
operation 150
Average fuel
consumption 88
Average speed 88
Avoid false alarms 41
"Avoid highway" 137
"Avoid route" 139
"Avoid sect." 139
"Avoid tolls" 137
Avoid unintentional
alarms 41
"A-Z" 175
B
Backrest adjustment 47
Ð front seats 46
Ð rear seats 47
Backrests, refer to
Seats 45
Backup lamp, bulb
replacement 197
Balance 147
"Balance" in sound system
operation 148
Bass 147
"Bass" in sound system
operation 148
Battery 200
Ð discharged 202
Ð switch 201
"BC", refer to Computer 88
Belts 50
Beverage holders 118
Blinds 115
Blower 107
BMW active seat 52"BMW Assist" 19, 22, 178
Ð "Roadside
Assistance" 178
BMW Assist 178
BMW comfort seat 46
"BMW Services" 178
"Booktape" 158
Brake, malfunctions 192
Brake assistant, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 96
Brake fluid 192
Brake hydraulic
systems 192
Brake lamp, adaptive 101
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement 197
Brake pads 125, 193
Brakes 125
Brake system
Ð brake fluid 192
Break-in procedures 124
"Brief info" information
bulletin 23
"Brightness" during
TV operation 161
"Brightness" in the Control
Center 92
Bulb changes 195
Buttons in steering
wheel 18
Ð refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
C
California Proposition
65 Warning 194
Call
Ð ending 175
Ð making 174
Calling 174
Ð from telephone
directory 175
Ð from the redialing list 176
Ð from the Top 8 list 176
Ð redialing 176Can holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Capacities 211
Car care, refer to Care
manual
"Car data" 19, 22
Cargo, securing 126
Cargo area
Ð emergency release 40
Ð manual operation 40
Ð opening and locking
separately 39
Ð opening from the
inside 39
Ð opening from the
outside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 36
Cargo loading 126
"Car parked" 109, 112
Car phone 171, 174
Car radio, refer to
Radio 146
Car wash 124
Car wash, refer to Care
manual
Cassette 158
Cassette deck 158
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð "Booktape" 158
Ð controls 146
Ð Dolby 158
Ð fast forward 159
Ð music search 159
Ð operating
temperatures 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð selecting tape side 158
Ð skipping pauses 159
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 147
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 96
CBS Condition Based
Service 193
"CD" 146, 153