User manual BMW 745 2002

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A­Z Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG 745i 745Li 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. [. . . ] Following automatic activation the vehicle's external lighting remains on when you switch on the fog lamps. < The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions. < You can have the sensitivity of the headlamp control system adjusted on your vehicle. < Low beams When you switch off the ignition with the headlamps on, the headlamps go out, and only the parking lamps remain on. "Follow me home" lamps: After parking the vehicle and switching off the headlamps, you can use the headlamp flasher control to activate the headlamps (low beam) for a period of roughly 40 seconds. You also have the options of extending this period or, as an alternative, having this function deactivated. < "Lamps on" warning If you switch off the ignition while the headlamps are on, when you subsequently open the driver's door a buzzer will sound for several seconds, while the Check Control will provide you with an additional reminder in the form of a message alerting you to the fact that the headlamps have not been switched off. 96 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumination intensity. High beams/standing lamps The fog lamps are switched off whenever the high beams are switched on. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the headlamps (low beam) will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Interior lamps 1 High beams ­ blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher ­ blue indicator lamp 3 Standing lamp Entertainment The interior lamps operate automatically. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking: With the ignition off, press the lever in the desired direction 3, past the pressure point. Mobility Communications Standing lamps, left and right* Navigation Driving tips The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the Info Display lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. Controls At a glance Instrument lighting Front fog lamps Lamps Switching the interior lamps on and off Briefly press button 1. If you want the interior lamps to remain off continuously, maintain pressure on the button for approx. The button for the interior lamps in the rear passenger area only switches these lamps on and off. The interior lamps come on briefly whenever you use the parked-car ventilation system. This feature confirms that the system has been activated. < Control of the footwell lamps, courtesy lamps and ground lamps is also automatic. Reading lamps Reading lamps are provided in the front and rear* adjacent to the interior lamps. You can switch them on and off using the buttons 2 located next to the lamps. To avoid discharging the battery, all of the vehicle's interior lamps are automatically switched off approx. 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off. < Light-emitting diodes ­ LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for an extended period (several hours), as irritation of the iris could result. < 98 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Automatic climate control 1 Automatic climate control 2 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 3 Airflow for the upper body The serrated dials in the center open and close through an infinitely-variable range to control air supply while also adjusting the air's direction like the lower serrated dials. You can find more information on adjusting for draft-free ventilation on page 104 4 Front footwell ventilation 99 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance A congenial climate A congenial climate 1 Automatic air distribution and supply ­ left side of passenger compartment 103 2 External air/AUC Automatic recirculated air control/Recirculated air 101 3 To defrost windshield and door windows 101 4 Temperature control ­ left-hand side, see next column 5 Maximum cooling 101 6 Air supply ­ left-hand side 101 7 To switch off automatic climate control 103 8 Air supply ­ right-hand side 101 9 Temperature control ­ right-hand side, see next column 10 Residual heat mode 101 11 Rear window defroster 12 Air conditioner 101 13 Automatic air distribution and supply ­ right side of passenger compartment 103 14 Air grill for interior temperature sensor ­ please keep clear and unobstructed 15 Parked-car ventilation system 106 > Activation time set ­ the indicator lamp is on > Parked-car ventilation on ­ the indicator lamp flashes All of the remaining setting options available with the automatic climate control can be found in the Control Display's "Settings" menu, refer to page 103. The current settings for temperature and air supply appear in the Control Display's status line. You can find a description of the Control Display on page 19. < A congenial climate Activate the automatic mode using the AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control Display, refer to page 103. [. . . ] 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Technical data Weights BMW 745i BMW 745Li Vehicle curb weight: incl. one person, full tank of fuel, ready for operation, without options Approved gross vehicle load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load Luggage compartment capacity Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg cu ft/l 4376/1985 5434/2465 2557/1160 2987/1355 220/100 17. 7/500 4464/2025 5523/2505 2602/1180 3020/1370 Capacities Notes Fuel tank Reserve Windshield washer reservoir incl. headlamp wipe/ wash system Cooling system including heater circuit Engine oil and filter change gal. /liters approx. 2. 6/10 Fuel specification: page 169 quarts/liters quarts/liters quarts/liters approx. [. . . ]