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iDrive Symbols Some functions and information are displayed in the form of symbols: The function is switched on Back. The function is switched on "Split": to show the current display in the assistance window. 3. Select "Help text" and press the controller. Assistance window The symbol indicates the menu that is currently activated. The help texts are displayed in the assistance window. Top and bottom status lines Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window: > Short help and supplementary information texts about selected menu items. > A function selected from the "Car Data" menu, refer to page 83. > The route with a navigation system, refer to page 130. Showing/hiding help texts You can display help texts and supplementary information on selected menu items in the assistance window. 1. Press the menu. button to open the start 1 2 3 4 Hands-free mode active Display field for missed calls Reception strength of mobile phone network Display field > name of mobile phone logged on > of the entered/dialed phone number 2. Move the controller toward "Help". 20 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Section	Page
750i 750Li 760i 760Li	3
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
Your individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	8
Cockpit	12
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Info Display	14
Indicator and warning lamps	14
Comfort area: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menus on Control Display	19
Basic operation	20
Symbols	22
Assistance window	22
Top and bottom status lines	22
Rear seat screen*	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
The notepad	27
Standard commands	28
Opening and closing	32
Remote control/key	32
Key Memory	33
Central locking system	34
Opening and closing: from outside	34
Opening and closing: from inside	36
Doors	37
Luggage compartment lid	37
Alarm system	39
Comfort Access*	40
Windows	41
Glass sunroof, electric*	43
Adjusting	45
Sitting safely	45
Seats	46
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	48
Head restraints	48
Safety belts	50
Heated seats*	51
Active seat ventilation*	52
Active seat for driver*	52
Mirrors	52
Steering wheel adjustment	54
Programmable buttons	54
Transporting children safely	56
The right place for children	56
Installing child restraint systems	56
During trips	58
Driving	59
Ignition lock	59
Start/Stop button	59
Starting engine	59
Switching off engine	60
Parking brake	60
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	64
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	67
Wiper system	67
Washer fluid	68
Programmable cruise control	69
Active cruise control*	71
Everything under control	77
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	77
Tachometer	77
Coolant temperature	78
Computer	78
Service required	80
Check Control	82
Trip computer	84
Speed limit	84
Stopwatch	85
Assistance window for onboard data	85
Settings on Control Display	86
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	88
PDC Park Distance Control*	88
Driving stability control systems	89
Dynamic Drive	91
Self-leveling suspension*	91
EDC Electronic Damping Control*	91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	92
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	93
Brake force display	96
Airbags	96
BMW Night Vision*	98
Lamps	101
Parking lamps/low beams	101
Adaptive Head Light*	102
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	102
High-beam assistant*	102
Fog lamps	103
Instrument lighting	103
Interior lamps	104
Climate	105
Automatic climate control	106
Rear air conditioner*	110
Parked car ventilation	111
Practical interior accessories	113
Integrated universal remote control*	113
Roller sun blinds*	114
Glove compartment	115
Front center armrest	115
Center armrest, rear	116
Storage compartments	117
Cup holders	117
Ashtray, front	117
Cigarette lighter, front	118
Power socket	118
Ashtray, rear	118
Cigarette lighter, rear	119
Rear refrigerator*	119
Ski bag*	120
Luggage compartment	121
Things to remember when driving	124
Breaking-in	124
General driving notes	124
Cargo loading	126
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	127
Entry/pass tags	128
Starting navigation system	132
Navigation CD/DVD	132
Display in assistance window*	132
Destination input	133
Operating navigation system	133
Entering destination manually	133
Map-guided destination selection	136
Selecting destination via information	137
Recent destinations	139
Destination list	139
Address book	140
Route selection	143
Wordmatch principle	144
Route guidance	145
Starting route guidance	145
Terminating/continuing route guidance	145
Displaying route	145
Route guidance by voice instructions	147
Changing route	147
Displaying current position	148
What to do if …	150
On/off and settings	154
Controls	154
Switching on/off	155
Adjusting volume	155
Tone control	155
Radio	157
Listening to radio	157
Storing a station	160
Weather reports	161
Satellite radio*	161
High Definition Radio*	163
CD player	164
Listening to CDs	164
Selecting tracks	164
Sampling tracks, Scan	164
Random play sequence	165
Fast forward/reverse	165
Notes	165
CD changer	166
Listening to CDs	166
Selecting tracks	167
Sampling tracks, Scan	168
Random play sequence	168
Fast forward/reverse	168
Notes	168
DVD changer	170
Playing DVDs	170
DVD control	171
Fast forward/reverse	171
Skip chapter	172
Adjusting picture	172
Freeze frame	172
Selecting picture format	172
Selecting language, subtitles and viewing angle	173
Opening DVD-specific menu	173
Notes	174
Telephone overview	178
The concept	178
Using a phone in your vehicle	178
Suitable mobile phones	178
Hands-free system	179
Retracting telephone keypad	179
Emergency call with emergency call button*	180
Getting started	181
Inserting mobile phone	181
Removing mobile phone	181
Logging on mobile phone in vehicle	181
Logging off a mobile phone from vehicle	182
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link	182
Snap-in adapter*	183
Using the phone	184
Requirements	184
Initiating communication	184
Receiving calls	184
Making a call	185
Switching between mobile phone and hands-free system	187
BMW Assist	188
Requirements	188
Services offered	189
Customizing BMW Assist	190
Requesting vehicle data	191
Refueling	194
Fuel filler door	194
Fuel specifications	195
Wheels and tires	196
Tire inflation pressure	196
Tire coding	199
Tire condition	200
Run-flat tires*	201
New wheels and tires	201
Snow chains*	202
Under the hood	203
Hood	203
Engine compartment	204
Engine oil	204
Coolant	205
Brake system	206
Maintenance	207
The BMW Maintenance System	207
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics	208
Care	208
Replacing components	209
Onboard tool kit	209
Windshield wiper blades	209
Lamps and bulbs	209
Changing wheels	211
Vehicle battery	213
Fuses	214
Giving and receiving assistance	215
Warning triangle*	215
First-aid kit*	215
Jump starting	215
Towing and tow starting	216
Technical data	220
Engine specifications	220
Dimensions	221
Weights	222
Capacities	223
Short commands of the voice command system	224
Everything from A to Z	226