1998 BMW 740I ignition

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Interior lamps Reading lampsFootwell lampsThe footwell lamps operate in the same
way as the interior lamps.
The reading lamps are located in the
front near the interior lamp and in the
rear. They can be switched on and off
with the switch adjacent to each lamp.
In order to conserve the battery,
all of the lamps in the vehicle
are switched off automatically approx.
15 minutes after the ignition key is
turned to position 0.<
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Automatic climate controlResidual heat mode
The heat which is stored in
the engine is utilized for
heating of the interior when the engine
has been switched off (while waiting at
a railroad crossing, for instance).
In ignition key position 1, you can alter
the settings of the automatic climate
control. In ignition key position 0, the
system automatically directs heated air
to the windshield, side windows and
footwells.
This function may be activated
when the outside temperature is
below approx. 597 (156), the engine
is at operating temperature, and the
battery is adequately charged.<
Draft-free ventilationYou can adjust the vent outlets for the
upper body area for individual selection
of air-flow rates and directions:
You can open and close the ventilation
outlets with infinitely-variable adjust-
ments and direct them up or down with
the rotary dials 1. In the closed position,
air exits only at the upper center of the
instrument panel. You can use rotary di-
als 2 to adjust the flow direction from
side to side.
Set the outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.380de051
Rotary dial 3 allows you to temper the
air flow from these outlets by adding
heat or cooling as desired:
>Turn toward blue – colder
>Turn toward red – warmer
To adjust the rear compartment vents:
Use the rotary dial on the left to close or
open the vent for any desired air flow.
You can adjust the temperature with the
right rotary dial in the same manner as
the adjustment for the front ventilation
outlets.
Use the levers at the centers of the vent
outlets to control the direction of the
emerging air.

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Seat heating
*
Steering wheel heating
*
The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated with ignition key in position 2.
You can call up different heating modes
by repeatedly pressing the keys.
The highest heating mode is on when
the three indicator lamps are lit; one
lamp is lit for lowest heating. Tempera-
ture regulation in each mode is with a
thermostat.
You can also switch the higher heating
modes off directly:
Press the key and hold it slightly longer.380de618
Rear seat heating
*
The switches are located at the rear of
the center console, beneath the air
vents.
To activate and cancel the steering
wheel heater, press button (arrow) with
the ignition key in position 2.
The lamp within the button lights up
when the steering wheel heater is in op-
eration.
If you have a multi-function steering
wheel without steering wheel heating,
the button for the recirculated-air mode
is in this location (refer to page 23).
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Roller sun blind
*
Independent ventilation system
To actuate, press the button briefly after
ignition key position 1.Roller sun blinds for the rear side
windows
*
Use the strap to extract the blinds, then
suspend them in the attachment pro-
vided.380de624
This system uses the automatic climate
control system blower to ventilate the
passenger compartment and reduce in-
terior temperatures while the vehicle is
parked.
The independent ventilation system is
operated via the Multi-Information Dis-
play (MID) or the onboard computer.
Refer to the separate Owner's Manual.
You can preselect the activation time
for a 30-minute ventilation cycle, or you
can switch the system on and off manu-
ally with the ignition key at position 1.
Since the system uses a substantial
amount of electrical current, you should
refrain from activating it twice in suc-
cession without allowing the battery to
be recharged in normal operation be-
tween use.
When a preselected activation time is
set, the independent ventilation system
is operational at outside temperatures
above 607 (166), or by direct switch
activation. It cannot be switched on
when the vehicle is moving.
The air emerges via the vent outlets for
the upper body. Therefore, the vents
must be open for the system to operate.

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Integrated Universal Remote Control
*
Programming1 Channel keys
2 Indicator lamp
3 Receiver for programming
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on page 108.<
1 Ignition key position 2
2 For initial use: Press and hold both
outside keys 1 until the indicator lamp
2 flashes, and then release them. The
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3 Hold the original hand-held transmit-
ter toward the receiver 3 a maximum
of 2 inches (5 cm) away
4 Press the transmission key of the
original hand-held transmitters
(arrow 2) and the desired channel key
of the Integrated Universal Remote
Control (arrow 1) simultaneously. Re-
lease both keys as soon as the indi-
cator lamp flashes rapidly
5 To program other original hand-held
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The corresponding channel key is now
programmed with the signal of the orig-
inal hand-held transmitter.380de668
Programming a hand-held
transmitter with conversion code
Read and comply with the safety
precautions on page 108.<
When programming the Integrated Uni-
versal Remote Control, consult the in-
structions for the specific device. For
using the Integrated Universal Remote
Control with a conversion-code system,
note the following supplemental pro-
gramming instructions:
A second person facilitates pro-
gramming of the Integrated Uni-
versal Remote Control.<
1 Program the Integrated Universal Re-
mote Control as described previously
under "Programming"
2 Press and hold the programming key
on the receiver of the device for ap-
proximately two seconds until the
programming light on the device
comes on
3 Press the desired channel key of the
Integrated Universal Remote Control
three times.
If you have additional questions,
please consult your BMW center.<

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Glove compartment Center armrestsTo lockLock with a master key or manually
press the small lever behind the glove
compartment latch to the right.
For example, if you turn over only
your door and ignition keys for va-
let parking (refer to page 30), access to
the glove compartment is not possible.<
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove com-
partment immediately after use.<
Rechargeable flashlightLocated on the left-hand side of the
glove compartment.
Features integral overload-protection,
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
Be sure that the flashlight is
switched off when it is inserted
into its holder. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to overcharg-
ing and damage.<
Rear armrestPull the strap to fold down the armrest.
To open the storage compartment: Lift
the button (arrow).380de065

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Cigarette lighter
*
Rear foot rests
*
Push the lighter in (arrow 2). Remove as
soon as the lighter jumps back out.Cigarette lighter for rear
passengersAt the rear of the center console.Cigarette lighter socketSuitable for attaching power supplies
to hand-held lamps, car vacuum clean-
ers, etc., up to a rating of approximately
200 watts at 12 volts. Avoid damaging
the socket due to inserting plugs of dif-
ferent shapes or sizes.380de062
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the car unat-
tended.<
You can detach the footrests to place
them in any desired position within the
footwell.

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The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
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1 To fold the wiper away from
windshield:
Switch on the ignition.
Move the wiper lever to position 1
(intermittent wipe).
Switch the ignition off again when the
wipers are stationary in the intermit-
tent cycle – they will then move to a
roughly vertical position
2 Fold the wiper arm completely out
3 Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow)
4 Fold the wiper blade down and un-
hook it toward the windshield
5 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
6 Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.380de097
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<
Fold the wipers back down onto
the windshield before you turn the
ignition to position 1 or 2.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades