2002 BMW 745LI SEDAN heater

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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

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Rear The operating concept is the same as for
the front seat heaters. Front temperature distribution It is possible to select a temperature-distri-
bution pattern providing different levels of
heating for the seat cushion and the back-
rest, for instance, to adapt for different
clothing on the legs and upper body.
1.Select "Climate" menu
2.Select and confirm your selection
3.Select "Seat temp." and confirm
4.Select "Left" or "Right" and confirm
5.Turn to adjust temperature distribution
6.Press to confirm your entry.
The system automatically selects
your individual temperature distribu-
tion settings each time you unlock the
vehicle using your personal remote-control
unit.<
Active seat ventilation* FrontThe system progresses one step through
the control sequence each time you press
the button.
To switch off:
Maintain pressure on the button for several
seconds.
Use level 3 to cool the passenger
compartment rapidly, for instance,
when heat accumulates in the vehicle while
it is parked. The system automatically
reverts to operation at level 2 after a brief
period.< RearThe operating concept is the same as that
for the front seat ventilation.

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Lighted vanity mirror
In rear 1.Press button 1. The vanity mirror folds
down
2.Pull the mirror down slightly before
proceeding to turn it or tilt it into the
desired position
3.Press the vanity mirror back up before
folding it back in.
The mirror is illuminated from the radio
mode on. Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be adjusted in any
of four directions by pressing the appro-
priate end of the button.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving. There is a risk
of accident from unexpected movement.<
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on
page 54.
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment The steering wheel automatically moves as
high up and far forward as possible to ease
driver entry and exit before then returning
to the standard position or stored memory
setting.
This automatic feature is governed by the
door and the ignition switch. Heated steering wheel*

The steering wheel's heater operates when
the ignition is on.
Press the button to activate or deactivate
this system.
The indicator lamp within the button lights
up when the steering wheel heater is in
operation.Programming button function
You can assign specific individual
functions to the programmable
button. This feature then provides
you with quick access to this function,
allowing you to control it without undue
distraction from road and traffic conditions.
1.Select "Settings" menu
2.Confirm your selection

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Switching off the automatic climate
control*
The air supply, the heater and
the air conditioner are all
switched off. You can restart
the automatic climate control
by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Settings in Control Display With the ignition on, select the "Climate"
menu in the Control Center. The Control
Display provides you with the following
setting options:
>"Left A Right":
Separate settings for driver and front
passenger
>To adjust and adapt air-distribution
patterns, refer to the next column
>To adjust temperature for the upper
body, refer to page 104
>To store and select individual settings
for air supply, air distribution and tempera-
ture, refer to page 104
Select the second page of the
"Climate" menu
>Select "Indep. ventil.":
For information on activating and deacti-vating the parked-car ventilation system
and setting the timer, refer to page 106
>"Seat temp.":
To adjust temperature distribution while
the seat heaters are on, refer to page 51
>"Extra":
Switching rear air conditioner and rear
cooler on and off, refer to pages 105, 110
Select the first page of the "Climate"
menu
Automatic air distribution and supply "AUTO":
The AUTO program adjusts the air supply
and distribution patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior
climate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.
"Bi-Level":
This program operates in the same way as
the AUTO program, but with airflow
directed toward upper body and into the
footwells. For individual adjustment of air-
distribution patternsYou can cancel the AUTO program by
selecting specific air distribution patterns
for your personal comfort.

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Weights Never exceed either the approved axle
loads or the gross vehicle weight. Capacities
BMW 745i
BMW 745Li
Vehicle curb weight: incl. one person,
full tank of fuel, ready for operation,
without options lbs./kg 4376/1985 4464/2025
Approved gross vehicle load lbs./kg 5434/2465 5523/2505
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2557/1160 2602/1180
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2987/1355 3020/1370
Approved roof load lbs./kg 220/100
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 23.2/88
approx. 2.6/10 Fuel specification: page 169
Windshield washer reser-
voir incl. headlamp wipe/
wash system quarts/liters approx. 8.2/7.8 For details: page 73
Cooling system including
heater circuit quarts/liters 14.8/14.0 For details: page 177
Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters 8.5/8.0 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications: page 177
Automatic transmission
and differential ÐLifetime fluid,
no fluid change required

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A"ABC..." for
navigation 126, 127
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) 91
"ACCEPT" for
navigation 130
Accessories 8
Activated-charcoal
filter 104
Activation
Ð mobile phone 162
Activation time 106
Active head restraints,
front 48
Active seat 52
Active seat ventilation 51
Adapter for spare key 34
Adaptive brake lamp 94
Adding oil to engine 176
Adding washer fluid 73
"Address book" 134
Adjusting thigh support 46
Airbags 55
Air distribution 100, 103
Airflow
Ð rear air conditioner 105
Air outlet vents 99
Air pressure 170
Ð see also tire inflation
pressure 170
Air supply 101
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 169
Alarm system 40
Ð avoiding unintentional
alarms 41
All-season tires 173
"AM..." 140, 143
AM waveband 143
Anchorages 120
Antifreeze 177
Ð coolant 177
Ð washer fluid 73Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 91
Anti-theft system 35
Approved gross vehicle
weight 194
Aquaplaning 118, 171
Armrest, see Center
armrest 113
Arrival time 83
"Arrow display" with navi-
gation system 132
"AS ADDRESS" at current
location 135
"AS ADDRESS" in address
directory 134, 135
"AS ADDRESS" with desti-
nation list 130
"AS ADDRESS" with
manual destination
entry 126
"AS ADDRESS" with map-
guided destination
selection 129
"AS ADDRESS" with recent
destinations 130
"AS DEST." with address
directory 134
"AS DEST." with manual
destination entry 126
"AS DEST." with map-
guided destination
selection 129
"AS DEST." with recent
destinations 130
Ashtray
Ð front 112
Assistance window, refer to
Control Center 23
Ð help texts 23
Ð status lines 24
AUC (Automatic recircula-
ted-air control) 101
Audio 140
"AUTO," refer to Automatic
climate control 103Automatic
Ð cruise control 73
Ð headlamp control 96
Ð luggage compartment lid
operation 36, 39
Ð steering wheel
adjustment 53
Automatic air
distribution 100
Automatic climate
control 99
Ð automatic air
distribution 100
Ð rear air conditioner 105
Ð rear cooler 110
Ð settings in Control
Display 103
Automatic curb monitor 54
Automatic Hold
Ð parking 64
Ð parking brake 63
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC) 101
Automatic transmission
with L mode 66
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
"Auto P" 54, 64
"Auxiliary heater" 106
Average fuel
consumption 83
Average speed 83
Avoid false alarms 41
"Avoid motorway" 131
"Avoid route" 133
"Avoid sect." 133
"Avoid tolls" 131
Avoid unintentional
alarms 41
"A-Z" 163
BBackrest, adjusting 46, 47
Backrests, see Seats 45
Everything from A to ZContents

Everything from A to Z
200 Manual operation
Ð doors 37
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Manual release
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð fuel filler door 168
Ð luggage compartment
lid 40
Manual station search 143
Map CD 124
"Map facing N." with navi-
gation system 132
Maximum axle loads 194
Maximum roof weight 194
Maximum speed, see
Limit 84
"MD" 140, 151
MD player 151
Ð fast forward 151
Ð random play 152
Ð reverse 151
Ð sampling 152
Ð scan function 152
Ð switching on 151
Ð track skip 151
"Memo" 86
"Memorize"
Ð "Individual" 104
Memory, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel
memory 54
"Memory" for audio
system 140
"Menu name" 23
Menus
Ð computer 22
Ð Control Display 22
"MFL" 53
"M FM" 144, 145
"Microfilter" 179
Microfilter 104
Microphone for hands-free
system 161
MiniDisc, refer to MD 151
Mirrors 52
Ð mirror heaters 52
Ð mirror memory 54
"Missed" 164
Missed calls 164Mobile phone
Ð calling 162
Ð call termination 162
Ð controlling with the but-
tons on the steering
wheel 18
Ð emergency calls 161
Ð hands-free system 161
Ð missed calls 164
Ð operating using the
Control Display 159
Ð redialing 164
Ð selecting phone
numbers 162
Ð switching on and off 162
Ð Top 8 list 163
Ð using with Key Pad 160
Mobile phone, refer to
separate mobile phone
manual 158
Mobile phone battery 159
Mobile phone codes 162
Modifications,
technical 8, 98
Monitor, refer to Control
Center 19
Most frequently called
numbers 163
Most recent mobile phone
numbers 164
N"Navigation" 19, 22
Navigation computer
Ð installation location 124
Navigation destination
Ð manual entry 126
Ð selecting with map 128
Navigation system
Ð destination list 130
Ð digital coverage area 124
Ð town and city centers 136
Ð voice guidance 133
Navigation system
"ACCEPT" command 135
Navigation system "View"
function 132
Navigation target
cursor 128, 129
"Navi info" 54"New route" 133
"Next"
Ð map-guided destination
selection 129
Ð searching for points of
interest 130
Nozzles 99
O"OB data" 19, 22
OBD interface socket 180
Occupant-restraint
systems 50, 55
Odometer 77
Oil additives 177
Oil change intervals, refer
to Service Interval
Display 78
Oil consumption 176
Oil dipstick 176
Oil specifications 177
"ON / OFF" speed limit 84
Onboard Diagnostic (OBD)
system 180
Ð interface socket 180
Onboard tool kit 181
"On country" 130
"On current loc." 129
"1,2,3" 163
"On town/city" 130
Opening and closing
Ð from the inside 37
Ð from the outside 37
Oral note 27
Orientation
Ð changing the display 132
Orientation menu 19
Orientation to north 132
Outside temperature
display 77PPaint and finish care, refer
to Car care manual
Panic mode 36
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 88
Parked-car ventilation 106
Parking aid 88

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Parking brake 62
Ð Automatic Hold 63
Ð manual operation 65
Parking brake lockout, refer
to Transmission
lockout 67, 70
Parking lamps 96
Ð bulb replacement 182
Parking with
Automatic Hold 64
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 54
PDC (Park Distance
Control) 88
"PDC pic." 88
Phone directory 162
Ð deleting all entries 163
Ð dialing numbers using
voice command
system 163
Ð entering numbers in voice
command directory 163
Ð entry deletion 163
Ð viewing entries 163
Phone number, see Mobile
phone 162
Please fasten safety belts
warning lamp 50
Pollen 104
Power electric seat 47
Power rating 192
Power socket 113
Pressure, tires 170
Pressure control, tires 92
Programmable cruise
control 73
Programming settings,
refer to Car Memory, Key
Memory 59
Publishers 2
RRadio
Ð autostore 144
Ð memory locations 144
Ð search 144
Ð station search 144
Ð station selection 145
Ð switching on and off 140
Ð waveband selection 143
Ð Weather Band 145
Radio "Autostore"
feature 144
Radio mode 61
Radio "SCAN"
feature 143, 144
Rain sensor 72
"RDC" 93
RDC (Tire Pressure
Monitor) 92
Reading lamps 98
Rear air conditioner 105
Ð activation and deactiva-
tion in Control
Display 105
Ð air supply 105
Ð cooling adjustment 105
Ð deactivating 105
Rear armrest, see Center
armrest 113
Rear cooler 110
Rear seat heaters 51
Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 47
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 47
Ð head restraint
adjustment 48
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window blind, see Sun
blind 109
Rear window defroster 16
Rear window safety
switch 13
"Recirc. air" 53
Reclining seat 45
Redialing with mobile
phone 164
Redial list 164Refrigerator box, refer to
Rear cooler 110
Refueling 168
Releasing the hood 175
Remaining distance 83
Remote control 34, 35
Remote-control unit 34
Removing condensation
from windows 101
Replacement fuses 186
Replacement keys 35
Replacing tires 172
Reserve warning 82
Reservoir, washer
system 73
Reset 141
Residual heat 101
"Right"
Ð for heated seats 51
Ð with automatic climate
control 103
"RND" with CD
changer 150
"RND" with CD player 147
"RND" with MD player 152
Roadside assistance calls
Ð manual activation 161
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 120
Route
Ð display 132
Ð list 132
Ð map cancelation 132
Ð map display 132
Ð selection 130
"Route guide" 131, 134
"Route select" 131
SSafety belts 50
Safety belt tensioners, see
Safety belts 50
Safety lock buttons 38
Safety precautions to
observe when using your
phone 158
Safety switch for rear
windows 42