BMW 745i Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with
enhanced control and security when you drive it. We there­fore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have com­piled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It con­tains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also con­tains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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Notes
6 Using this Owner's Manual 6 Symbols used 7 The individual vehicle
Contents
7 Editorial notice 8 For your own safety 9 Service and warranty 9 Reporting safety defects
Cockpit
12 Driver's side – controls and displays 16 Comfort and convenience – controls
and displays
18 Buttons in steering wheel
Control Center
19 The concept 19 Controller 19 Control Display 20 Symbols and lists 22 Menus in Control Display 23 Assistance window 24 Top and bottom status lines 24 Control Center in rear
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Voice command
26 Voice command system 26 Voice commands 28 Notices 28 The notebook 29 Short commands
Opening and closing
34 Key/remote control 35 Central locking system 35 Opening and closing – from outside
37 Opening and closing – from inside 38 Doors 38 Luggage compartment lid 40 Luggage compartment 41 Alarm system 42 Electric power windows 43 Sliding/tilt sunroof
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Adjustments
45 Sit safely 45 Seats 47 Head restraints 50 Safety belts 51 Heated seats 51 Active seat ventilation 52 Active seat 52 Mirrors 53 Steering wheel adjustment 54 Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory
55 Airbags 57 Transporting children safely 59 LATCH 59 Child-safety locks 60 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
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child-restraint system
Driving
61 Ignition lock 62 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine 62 Parking brake 67 Automatic transmission with L mode 69 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
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flasher
72 Wiper system 73 Washer fluid 73 Programmable cruise control 75 Active cruise control
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Everything under control
82 Odometer, outside temperature
display, clock
82 Tachometer 83 Service Interval Display 85 Check Control 86 Computer 91 Changing settings
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
93 PDC Park Distance Control 94 Driving stability control/
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
96 Driving stability control/ABS Antilock
Braking System
97 Dynamic Drive 97 EDC Electronic Damping Control 98 Flat Tire Monitor* 99 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 101 Self-leveling suspension 101 Adaptive brake lamp
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Lamps
102 Parking lamps/low beams 103 Instrument lighting 103 High beams/standing lamps 103 Front fog lamps 103 Interior lamps
A congenial climate
105 Automatic climate control 111 Rear air conditioner 112 Parked-car ventilation system
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Practical interior accessories
114 Integrated universal remote control* 115 Sun blinds 116 Rear cooler 117 Glove compartment 117 Storage compartments
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118 Beverage holders 118 Ashtray, front 119 Cigarette lighter, front 119 Power socket 119 Ashtray, rear 119 Cigarette lighter, rear 120 Center armrest 120 Ski bag
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Things to remember when driving
124 Break-in procedures 124 General driving notes 125 Brake system 126 Cargo loading 127 Roof-mounted luggage rack 127 Entry/pass tags
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Navigation
130 GPS 130 Map CD 131 Starting the navigation system 131 Display in assistance window 131 Selection options 132 Destination entry 132 Manual entry of destination address 134 Selecting the town or city and the
street from the directory
134 Map-guided destination selection 135 Selecting destination in "Information" 135 Selecting interesting destinations 136 Recent destinations 136 Destination list 137 Selecting route 137 Starting the destination guidance
system
138 Displaying route 139 Selecting new route 139 Voice guidance 140 Terminating/interrupting active
destination guidance
140 Address book 142 Location 142 Wordmatch principle 143 What to do if …
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146 Controls 146 Care instructions 147 Switching on/off 147 Using with ignition off 147 Volume adjustment 147 Tone control
Contents
Radio
149 Starting 149 Stopping 149 Selecting frequency band 150 Selecting a station 150 Storing and retrieving a station 151 Weather Band
CD Compact Disc
153 Starting 153 Stopping 154 Searching for music tracks in the
Control Display
154 Using the buttons to search for music
tracks
CD changer
156 Starting 156 Stopping 156 Status displays 157 Searching for music tracks in the
Control Display
157 Using the buttons to search for music
tracks
Cassette
158 Starting 158 Stopping 158 Selecting side A or B 158 Switching "Booktape" on/off 158 Noise suppression 159 Searching for music tracks
TV
160 Starting 160 Stopping 160 Storing programs 160 Selecting programs 161 Adjusting the picture
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161 Selecting standard
DVD changer
164 Care instructions 164 Starting 164 Stopping 164 Status displays 164 DVD control 165 Selecting a track 166 Chapter search 166 Adjusting picture 166 Freezing frame 166 Selecting picture format 166 Selecting language, subtitles and
viewing angle
167 Opening DVD-specific menu
Using the phone in your vehicle
170 Safety notice 171 Care instructions 171 Controls 172 Telephone keypad, folding 173 Hands-free system 173 Making an SOS call 174 Telephoning with the
car phone
174 Using the BMW portable phone 174 Getting started 175 Telephone directory 176 Selecting a number from the Top 8 list 176 Redialing 176 Missed calls
BMW Assist
178 Requirements 178 Roadside Assistance of the BMW
Group
Refueling
182 Fuel filler door 183 Fuel specifications
Wheels and tires
184 Tire inflation pressure 186 Tire condition 186 Tire replacement 187 Wheel and tire combinations
188 Special characteristics of winter tires
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Under the hood
189 Hood 190 Engine compartment 190 Engine oil 191 Coolant 192 Brake fluid 192 Brake hydraulic systems
Maintenance
193 The BMW Maintenance System 193 Care
Rules and regulations
194 California Proposition 65 Warning 194 OBD connector
Replacing components
195 Onboard tool kit 195 Windshield wiper blades 195 Lamps and bulbs 197 Changing a tire 200 Battery 201 Fuses
Giving and receiving assistance
202 Warning triangle* 202 First-aid kit 202 Jump-starting 203 Towing
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Technical data
208 Engine specifications 209 Dimensions 210 Weights 211 Capacities
Everything from A to Z
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Notes

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Using this Owner's Manual

Notes
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a con­venient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fastest way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. For a brief initial overview, please refer to the first chapter.
Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, please remember to make certain that the new owner receives this manual; it is an important part of the vehicle.
If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
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Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
Contains information that will assist
you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken
to help protect the environment.
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Indicates special equipment, country­specific equipment and optional extras when available.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
These sections contain information on using the voice command system.
{
...}Verbal instructions to use with the
voice command system.
{{
...}}Identifies the answers generated by
the voice command system.
Identifies systems or components
which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements – Vehicle Memory, Key Memory. Refer to page 60. Activation and adjustments on some of these systems can be performed at your BMW center.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
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The individual vehicle

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On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individua­lized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model.
Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked
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by asterisks possible differences between the descrip­tions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.
Should your BMW be equipped with fea­tures or accessories not described in this manual, please consult the enclosed sup­plementary manual(s).
to assist you in identifying

Editorial notice

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state­of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.
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For your own safety

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Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up
Notes
to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiv­alent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differ­ences in fuel quality – volatility, composi­tion, additives, etc. – among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environ­mental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob­lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommenda­tions may result in unscheduled mainte­nance. Follow the relevant safety rules when you
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are handling gasoline.
Important safety information
For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum perfor­mance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu­pants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automo­tive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.
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Service and warranty

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We recommend that you read this publica­tion thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following war­ranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Rust Perforation Limited Warranty – Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty – Federal Emissions Performance Warranty – California Emission Control System
Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warran-
ties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti­fying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675­1227, Telephone (800) 831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424­9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other informa­tion about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance

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This overview of buttons, switches and
displays is intended to serve as a source
of orientation in your vehicle's operating
environment. The section will also assist
you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.

Cockpit

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Driver's side – controls and displays

Cockpit
1
Rear window sun blind 115
2
Rear window safety switch 43
3 Electric power windows 42 4 Exterior mirrors 52 5 Parking brake 62
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6 Parking lamps and low beams 102 7 Instrument lighting 103
8 Turn signal indicators 71
High beams/headlamp flasher 103
Computer 86,
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Check Control 85 Computer 86
Standing lamps 103
9 Steering wheel 18 10 Info Display 14 11 Automatic transmission lever 67 12 Ignition lock 61
13 Switching ignition on/off and
starting the engine 61, 62
14 Windshield wipers 72
Rain sensor 72
15 PDC Park Distance Control 93
16 Horn: the entire surface 17 Steering wheel heater 53
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Steering wheel adjustment 53
18 Unlocking luggage
compartment 39
19 Programmable cruise
control 73
20 Fog lamps 103
Front fog lamps
21 Opening the hood 189
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Info Display
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Cockpit
1 To view odometer display and reset trip
odometer to zero 82
2 Speedometer with display for
> Programmable cruise control 73 > Speed limit 89
3 Indicator and warning lamps 15 4 Tachometer 82
with navigation system guidance display 138
5 Display panel for
> Computer 86
or
> Check Control text messages 85
or
> Voice command system 26
6 Transmission range selection 67 7 Display panel for
> Automatic transmission program
display 67
8 Indicator for
> Clock 91 > Outside temperature 82
or
> Indicator and warning lamps 85
9 Fuel gauge and computer 87, 86 10 Fog lamps 103
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Technology that monitors itself
The indicator and warning lamps identified
+ symbol are subjected to an oper-
by the ation check each time you switch on the ignition or start the engine. They each light up once for different periods of time.
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored system, the corresponding lamp will either fail to go out when the engine is started, or it will come on again during normal driving. For information on how you should respond when this happens, please refer to the pages indicated.
Please fasten safety belts
+ 50
Engine
Airbags
+ 194
+ 57
Turn signal indicators 71
High beams/headlamp flasher 103
Front fog lamps 103
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control
+ 95
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 95
ABS Antilock Braking System
+ 96
Parking brake/Brake hydraulic systems/DBC Dynamic Brake Control
+ 62/ 192/ 96
Parking brake/Brake hydraulic systems/DBC Dynamic Brake Control for Canadian models.
Parking brake
+ 62, 65
Parking brake 62, 65
Automatic parking brake – Auto­matic Hold
+ 63, 65
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different colors and combinations. The following section explains the signifi­cance of the individual colors as well as how you should respond when they appear.
> Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately or an important reminder
> Red and yellow:
Continue to drive; drive cautiously
> Yellow:
Have the system inspected at the earliest opportunity or for your information
> Green:
For your information
> Blue:
For your information.
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Comfort and convenience – controls and displays

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Cockpit
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1 Glasses compartment 118
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2 Storage compartment 118 3 Switching audio and video sources
on/off and adjusting volume 147
4 Telephone keypad, folding 172 5 Automatic air distribution and air supply
– left-hand side of passenger compartment 107
6 Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air 107
7 To defrost windshield and windows and
remove condensation 107
8 Control Display 19 9 Temperature on left-hand side of pas-
senger compartment – turn and max­imum cooling – press 107
10 Sliding/tilt sunroof 43 11 Channel keys for Universal Garage
Door Opener 114
12 Air supply on left-hand side of pas-
senger compartment – turn and switch off automatic climate control – press 107, 109
13 Reading lamps 104 14 Hazard warning flashers 15 Interior lamps 103 16 Air supply on right-hand side of
passenger compartment 106
17 Temperature on right-hand side of
passenger compartment – turn and residual heat mode – press 107, 108
18 Rear window defroster 19 Air conditioning 107 20 Trigger emergency SOS call 173 21 Open the glove compartment 22 Automatic air distribution and air supply
– right-hand side of passenger compartment 109
23 Station/track search and CD,
DVD 146
24 Central locking system 37 25 Controller 19 26 Seat adjustment 45
Heated seats 51
Active seat ventilation 51
BMW active seat 52
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 54
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Buttons in steering wheel

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Buttons are integrated in the steering wheel for fast operation of the following functions without being distracted from driving:
> the automatic transmission's L mode
Cockpit
> selected audio source functions > selected portable phone functions > the voice command system > selected TV and DVD functions.
The buttons in the steering wheel are only operational when the corre-
sponding systems are switched on.<
Portable phone: Receive an incoming call, initiate dialing and end a call
Volume
Voice command system: To switch on and off
In the "Settings" menu, you can select the function of the button at the "MFL" menu item, refer to page 53.
L mode: Press briefly to switch between the auto­matic program and the L mode, refer to page 68.
Steptronic: Press briefly to proceed through a selec­tion sequence consisting of the automatic program, the Sport program and the manual mode, refer to page 69.
Fast forward/reverse:
> Radio
Press briefly: next stored station Extended pressure: automatic tuning
> CD
Press briefly: track search Extended pressure: fast forward within track
> Cassette
Press briefly: stop track search or fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward
> DVD
Chapter search
Available for individual programming:
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Steptronic: Upshifting and downshifting, refer to page 69.

Control Center

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The concept

The Control Center has been designed to avoid the unnecessary complexity created by an extended number of switches and controls. It consists of the controller and the Control Display.
The controller is used to select the func­tions that will appear in the Control Display. In addition, the Control Display also shows you messages from the Check Control.

Controller

You can slide, turn and press the controller to enter commands. You can use it for all of the functions in the Control Display.
To avoid posing an unnecessary
hazard, both to your own vehicle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the controls or make adjust­ments unless traffic and road conditions allow.<
The following introduction illustrates how easy it is to use the Control Center.
You can find detailed instructions describing how to use the individual sys­tems in the separate sections.

Control Display

An orientation menu is available for selec­tion. Slide the controller
> toward the currently active menu > twice in one direction.
Selecting menu
Slide the controller to select a menu, here: "Settings".
The menu appears on the screen as soon as you release the controller.
You can move directly to a different menu by sliding the controller.<
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Selecting menu entries
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> Press the controller to confirm the new
setting – store – and to proceed to the next highlighted position to adjust.
Changing menu page
Control Center
Turn the controller to select the menu entry, here: "Clock".
Confirming selection or entry
Press the controller to make a selection, here: "Clock".
Select the desired adjustment option within the menu item and confirm, here: "Time".
Settings
The first setting option for time is activated.
> Turn the controller to select your setting
You can select individual pages in specific menus, here: "Climate".
Select the symbol and press the controller:
To select the second page of the menu. To return to the first page of the menu.

Symbols and lists

The symbols in the corners and edges of the Control Display have various functions:
1 Corner symbols:
These symbols take you to the next menu item or in a displayed list. To do so: turn the controller
2 List symbols:
Indicates that you can only move within the displayed list, here: stored radio stations. Turn the controller to select an entry from the list.
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To exit from the list, select
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the symbol and confirm.
Symbols
To select the second page
To return to the first page
To exit from the list
To transfer the current display to the assistance window. For more detailed information on the assis­tance window, refer to page 23
To transmit vehicle data to the BMW Service Center
To set display units and formats, refer to page 91
To change the language of the dis­play texts, refer to page 91
To select settings for vehicle func­tions
To set the brightness of the screen, refer to page 92
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Menus in Control Display

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Control Center
You can select from an extended range of functions and setting options:
1 BMW Assist 178 2 Communication
> To use the portable phone 170 > Portable phone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
3 Car data
> Computer 86 > Limit 89 > Stopwatch 90 > Service Interval Display 83 > To access Check Control
messages 85
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4 Navigation 130 5 Help
> Brief help text displays 23 > Menu name for menu change
6 Entertainment
> Radio 149 > Cassette 158 > CD 153 155 > TV 160 > DVD 162
7 Settings
> Vehicle functions 53, 64, 93 > Time and date 91 > Language 91
> Units of measure and display
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format 91
> Brightness 92 > Lock Control Center in rear 24
8 Climate
> Automatic climate control 105 > Heated seats 51 > Parked-car ventilation system 112

Assistance window*

While you use the Control Center, the assistance window can provide you with a parallel display for the active system.
You can use it for displays of the following:
> Short help and supplementary informa-
tion texts for selected menu entries
> A function selected in the "Car data"
menu, refer to page 90
> The route for vehicles with a navigation
system, refer to page 131.
information on selected menu entries in the assistance window.
1. Select "Help" from the orientation menu
2. Select "Brief info" menu and confirm.
The help texts appear in the assistance window
3. Confirm again to deactivate the auto-
matic display.
Show menu name
You can program the system to display the menu name each time you proceed to a new menu.
1. Select "Help" from the orientation menu
2. Select "Menu name" and confirm your
entry.
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Help texts in assistance window
You can call up and also cancel displays containing help texts and supplementary
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Top and bottom status lines

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7 Temperature selection display, left-
hand side of passenger compartment
8 Air supply, left-hand side of passenger
compartment
9 Entertainment – display for radio, cas-
sette, CD, TV, DVD
10 Air supply, right-hand side of passenger
compartment
11 Temperature selection display, right-
hand side of passenger compartment
Control Center
1 Hands-free mode active 2 Portable phone reception strength 3 Display for phone service provider 4 Portable phone status
> Green: incoming or outgoing call > Red: no network available > Yellow: routed through alternate ser-
vice network – roaming
5 Traffic Message Channel activated –
currently not available
6 Status Check Control 85
> Green: no message > Yellow: priority 2 – the symbol
flashes briefly. You can use the "Car data" menu to have the status report shown in the Control Display
> Red: priority 1 – these messages
appear immediately, accompanied by a gong and a flashing symbol
Status Service Interval Display 83
> Red: at least one service interval has
been exceeded
Assistance window
The status lines in the assistance window show the following:
> Outside temperature > Navigation system destination > Time > Date.

Control Center in rear*

Rear screen
Folding open rear screen:
1. Swing folding arm upward until it
engages
2. Fold open rear screen.
The rear screen is ready for operation. Folding down rear screen:
1. Align rear screen straight
2. Fold rear screen downward; folding arm
unlocks
3. Swing folding arm downward.
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Swing the rear screen downward
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when the ski bag is used, as other­wise it could be damaged. Do not swing the rear screen up or down with the beverage holders open, as other­wise it could be damaged.<
The rear screen switches off automat-
ically when it is swung downward. Some functions are not available on the rear screen, e.g. the BMW Assist function can only be operated in the front Control Display. Some functions only permit limited operation on the rear screen, e.g. the speed limit can only be displayed. Setting is carried out via the front controller, refer to page 89.<
> Select "None Release" and confirm
to switch off the rear screen
> Select "Full Release" and confirm to
switch off all locks.
Headphones
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Controller
The controller is located on the center arm­rest.
Rear lock
The available functions are operated with the respective controller. In the Control Display you can limit or deac­tivate operation of the rear screen.
1. Select the "Settings" menu and confirm
2. Select "Rear" and confirm.
3. Setting operation of rear screen:
> Select "Limited Release" and con-
firm to lock the functions used in the front Control Display
When headphones are con-
nected, all audio and video func­tions continue to be selectable in the rear, with the exception of the audio or video source activated in the front Con­trol Display.<
1 Headphone jack 2 Adjusting volume 3 Station scan/track search
> Station scan > Tape, fast forward/reverse > Music track search for CD and cas-
sette, chapter search for DVD changer
> Select TV channel.
Headphones are only intended for passen­gers in the rear seats. Please check with local regulations regarding use of head­phones.
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Voice command

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Voice command system

The concept
The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle sys­tems without 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
Voice command
system supports 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 your-
self with how a particular system operates before proceeding to control it using the voice command system.<
Symbols used
These sections contain information on using the voice command system.
{...}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
> {Telephone}, refer to page 170 > {Navigation}, refer to page 130 > {Radio}, refer to page 149 > {CD}, refer to page 153 > {CD changer}, refer to page 155 > {Tape}, refer to page 158 > {Notepad}, refer to page 28 > {DVD}, refer to page 162.
Either the system that you are now oper­ating or any current error messages will appear in the Info Display, refer to page 27.
Voice commands
Activating voice command system
Briefly press the button in the steering wheel.
A signal tone and "SVS active" in the Info Display, refer to page 27, indicate that the system is ready for use. You are automati­cally in the main menu.
From here, you can call up all the equip­ment that can be operated.
Canceling voice command entry
Briefly press the button in the steering wheel
or
{Cancel}.
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 off" appears in the Info Display, refer to page 27.<
Voice commands
The voice command system operates on the basis of specific, predefined com­mands; these commands should be spoken precisely as indicated. You can have the possible commands read back at any stage. To do so, say the command {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}. More detailed commands such as {Change
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scale} instead of {Scale} are also often
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possible.
Short commands
With the {Main menu} level, you can run certain functions directly with short com­mands, refer to page 29, without having to open an equipment level.
For example, if you want to dial a phone number, you do not have to say
{Telephone}
rather you can say directly
1. {Dial number}
2. Enter the phone number.
will find these commands in the sections describing the individual systems.
Operation with the voice command system is always indicated with this pictograph.
Displays in the Info Display
Special commands
Special commands are available for spe­cific systems. In this Owner's Manual you
The Info Display shows you what the voice command system has understood in line 2, while also indicating which voice command or question is currently active in line 1. In addition, any error messages are also displayed.
Selecting the navigation scale – an example
Start the dialog: Briefly press the button in the steering
wheel.
You say The voice command system replies Info Display screen contents
"SVS active"
{Change scale}{{Please enter the desired scale}} "scale ?
change scale"
{Scale 500 feet}
"ok 500 ft"
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Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the instruc­tions from the voice command system:
Turn the knob during an instruction/ announcement to select the desired volume.
Instructions/announcements will continue at this volume level, even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects
your individual volume setting each time you unlock the vehicle using your per­sonal remote control unit.<
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Notices

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Do not use the voice command
system to make emergency SOS calls. Your voice and habitual tone could be affected by stressful situations, as a result of which the process of establishing the telephone connection could be unneces­sarily delayed. Instead, you should use the emergency SOS button located adjacent to the rearview mirror, refer to page 173.<
Environmental conditions
The voice command system uses a special
Voice command
hands-free microphone located in the front of your vehicle's headliner. Although the system is designed to filter out ambient noise, you can help ensure that your com­mands will be understood by observing the following instructions:
> Speak smoothly and clearly, at a normal
volume. Do not place any unusual stress on individual syllables, and avoid pauses
> Do not speak while the voice command
system is talking
> Keep the doors, windows and sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambient noise
> Avoid other sources of noise in the
vehicle while speaking, and ask other vehicle occupants to refrain from talking while you are using the system
> The hands-free microphone is aimed
toward the driver. This means that the system might be unable to register the voices of other vehicle occupants prop­erly.
To terminate recording: Press the button for a long period.
When recording notes, the voice
command system does not respond to the {Cancel} command. The text checking function for command words is deactivated in this case so that you can speak any desired text for your notes. This feature saves you from having to concen­trate on avoiding these words while recording.<
Listening to a notebook entry
Listening to recorded notebook entries:
1. {Read out}
Approximately the first 3 seconds of the first note are read aloud
2. Following the inquiry {{Note and
next?}} select the next function
> To listen to the entire note:
{Read out}
> To hear the next notebook entry:
{Next}
> To hear the entry again:
{Back} or {Repeat}.
Delete notes
1. {Edit}
2. {Delete}.
Clearing the notebook
To delete all contents from the notebook:
1. {Notepad}
2. {Delete}.

The notebook

To record a note
{Record note}.
You can store approx. ten minutes of spoken text – either as a single entry or as multiple entries of any desired length.
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