2002 BMW 745LI SEDAN ECO mode

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

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The individual vehicle

On purchasing your BMW, you have
decided in favor of a model with individual-
ized 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
by asterisks

*


to assist you in identifying
possible differences between the descrip-
tions 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).

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, state-
of-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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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself

The indicator and warning lamps identified
by the

l

symbol are subjected to an oper-
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

l

50
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control

l

89
DTC Dynamic Traction Control89
ABS Antilock Braking System

l

91
Parking brake/Brake system
hydraulic circuits/DBC Dynamic
Brake Control

l

62/ 91/ 178
Parking brake/Brake hydraulic
sytems/DBC Dynamic Brake
Control for Canadian models.
Parking brake62,65
Parking brake62,65
Automatic parking brake Ð Auto-
matic Hold

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63,65 Engine

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180
Airbags

l56
Turn signal indicators71
High beams/headlamp flasher97
Front fog lamps97
ColorsThe indicator and warning lamps can light
up in different colors and combinations.
The following section explains the signifi-
cance 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:
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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1Glasses compartment111
2Storage compartment112
3Radio on/off switch and volume
adjustment140, 141
4Key Pad160
5Automatic air distribution and air supply Ð
left side of interior100
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control/Recirculated air101
7To defrost windshield and windows101
8Control Display19
9Temperature on left-hand side of
passenger compartment Ð turn and
maximum cooling Ð press101, 101
10Sliding/tilt sunroof43
11Air supply on left-hand side of
passenger compartment Ð turn and switch
off automatic climate control Ð
press101, 103
12Reading lamps98
13Hazard warning flashers
14Interior lamps97
15Air supply on right-hand side of
passenger compartment10016Temperature on right-hand side of
passenger compartment Ð turn and residual
heat mode Ð press101, 101
17Rear window defroster
18Air conditioning101
19Trigger emergency SOS call161
20Open the glove compartment
21Automatic air distribution and air
supply, right-hand side of passenger
compartment103
22Station/title search and CD, MD140
23Central locking system37
24Controller19
25Seat adjustment45
Seat heaters50
Active seat ventilation51
BMW active seat52
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory54

Voice command
26 The button must be used to terminate
unrestricted, open dialogs in which any text
might occur, such as those containing
names, notes, etc.
The system automatically switches
over to its telephone mode if you
receive a call during a dialog. The system
issues the voice message >Cancelled< and
"PROCESS TERMINATED" appears in the
Info Display, see Status displays below.<
Voice commandsThe voice command system operates on
the basis of specific, predefined
commands; these commands should be
spoken precisely as indicated. You can
listen to a selection from the command list
by activating the system, refer to page 26
and issuing the command >>Options<< or
>>What now<<.
The voice command system also features
an entry-level >>Main menu<< that allows
you to select individual accessories, refer
to page 26.Brief commandsAt the >>Main menu<< level you can use
"brief commands," refer to page 30 to
initiate direct execution of selected func-
tions without first proceeding to the
"systems" level.Special commands Special commands are available for
specific systems. In this Owner's Manual
you will find these commands in the
sections describing the individual systems.
Instructions for using the voice
command system are always identi-
fied by this pictogram. with all controlled systems are:
>>>Pardon<< or >>Repeat<<
Repeats the last message issued by the
voice command system>>>Cancel<< or >>Exit<<
Terminates the voice command system
>>>Standard dialog<<
or >>Extended dialog<<
Comprehensive instructions and error
reports guide you through the system
>>>Short dialog<<
In this setting your guidance through the
system is provided exclusively in the form
of brief statements
>>>Help<<
Allows you to request information on
various systems
>>>Options<< or >>What now<<
Provides you with a listing of the
commands available for the selected
system. A corresponding list simulta-
neously appears in the Info Display, see
Status displays below
>>>Main menu<<
Provides access to submenus.
To make it easier for you to become
acquainted with the system, it is
preset to the >>Standard dialog<< or
>>Extended dialog<< mode at the
factory.<
Status displaysThe 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.
Any current error messages will also
appear in the display panel.

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Notices
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 unneces-
sarily delayed. Instead, you should use the
emergency SOS button located adjacent to
the rearview mirror, refer to page 161.<
Environmental conditionsThe voice command system uses a special
microphone located on the front headliner
of your vehicle. 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 may be unable to register the
voices of other vehicle occupants properly;
passengers should use the mobile phone
instead.
The notebookRecording a note
>>Record note<<<
You can store approx. ten minutes of
spoken text Ð either as a single entry or as
multiple entries of any desired length.
To terminate recording:
Apply extended pressure to
the button.
The voice command system does not
respond to the commands
>>Cancel<< and >>Exit<< while you are
recording a note. The standard utility that
scans for system commands is deactivated
in the note mode to allow you to record any
text desired, without artificial restrictions.
This feature saves you from having to
concentrate on avoiding these words while
recording.<
To listen to a notebook entryListening to recorded notebook entries:
1.>>Read out (note)<<
or >>Listen to (note)<<
The system plays back roughly the first
3 seconds of the first memorandum.
2.Respond to the query >Note and then<
by selecting the desired function
>To listen to the entire note:
>>Read (note)<<
(>>Listen to (note)<<)
>To hear the next notebook entry:
>>Next note<< (>>(Note) next<<)
>To hear the entry again:
>>(Note) back<<
or
>>Once again<< (>>Repeat<<, >>Read
out<<).<

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Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. This simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated
>from outside via the remote control as
well as via the driver's door lock
>from inside via the button for the central
locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to
page 37.
The anti-theft system is automatically
armed whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is armed/deactivated at
the same time.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically (only
those doors which were not locked sepa-
rately with the safety lock buttons). Refer to
page 38. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.Opening and closing Ð from
outside Using the remote control The remote control makes opening and
closing the doors of your vehicle very
convenient. Furthermore, it provides three
additional functions which you can only
execute via the remote control:
>Switching on interior lamps, refer to
page 36.
You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages, etc. >Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid, refer to pages 36, 39.
The luggage compartment lid opens,
regardless of whether it was previously
locked.
>Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an alarm.
When you engage/release the vehicle's
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system
and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Remote control
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always keep the remote control unit with
you; this precaution ensures that you will
remain able to unlock the vehicle from the
outside at all times.<
Because their batteries are automati-
cally charged by the ignition lock
during normal operation, remote control
units that are used regularly are always
charged and ready for use.
When it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is
discharged. Use this remote control unit
during an extended drive; this will recharge
the battery, refer to page 34. In the event of
a system malfunction, please contact your
BMW center, which is also your source for
replacement keys.<

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To unlock the vehiclePress button 1.
The interior lamps and the door-mounted
proximity lamps come on.
Press the button once to unlock the driver's
door only; press a second time to unlock all
remaining doors as well as the luggage
compartment lid and the fuel filler door. Convenience opening mode Maintain pressure on button 1. The
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof open.
The sunroof will not be retracted if it is
already in its raised position. To lock and secure Press button 2. To switch off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior motion sensor Press button 2 again immediately after
locking.
For more detailed information, refer to
page 41. To switch on interior lamps and door-
mounted proximity lamps With the vehicle locked, press button 2.To switch on the interior lamps Press button 4.Panic mode By pressing and holding button 4 for more
than approx. two seconds, you can trigger
the alarm system in response to any
impending danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the
buttons.To open the luggage compartment
lidPress button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens
slightly, regardless of whether it was previ-
ously locked or unlocked. During opening the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never lay the remote control unit down in
the luggage compartment. If the luggage
compartment lid was locked earlier, it will
relock automatically when closed.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
To open the luggage compartment
lidPress button 3.
The luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, regardless of whether it was previ-
ously locked or unlocked.
To interrupt the opening process:
Press the button again while opening is in
progress.
During opening the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never lay the remote control unit down in
the luggage compartment. If the luggage
compartment lid was locked earlier, it will
relock automatically when closed.< External systems External systems or devices may cause
local interference in the functions of the
remote control.
Should the remote control unit fail to
operate owing to interference of this kind,
you can respond by using the key to unlock
your vehicle at one of the doors. For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply
with Section 15 of the FCC/Federal
Communication Commission regulations.
Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8765S
LX8765E
LX8CAS