2003 BMW 760LI SEDAN seat adjustment

Contents
Contents

Notes

6Using this Owner's Manual
6Symbols used
7The individual vehicle
7Editorial notice
8For your own safety
9Service and warranty
9Reporting safety defects

Cockpit

12Driver's side Ð controls and displays
16Comfort and convenience Ð controls
and displays
18Buttons in steering wheel

Control Center

19The concept
19Controller
19Control Display
20Symbols and lists
22Menus in Control Display
23Assistance window

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24Top and bottom status lines
24Control Center in rear

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Voice command

26Voice command system
26Voice commands
28Notices
28The notebook
29Short commands

Opening and closing

34Key/remote control
35Central locking system
35Opening and closing Ð from outside 37Opening and closing Ð from inside
38Doors
38Luggage compartment lid
40Luggage compartment
41Alarm system
42Electric power windows
43Sliding/tilt sunroof

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Adjustments

45Sit safely
45Seats
47Head restraints
50Safety belts
51Heated seats

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51Active seat ventilation

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52Active seat

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52Mirrors
53Steering wheel adjustment
54Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory
55Airbags
57Transporting children safely
59LATCH

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child-restraint system
59Child-safety locks
60Vehicle Memory, Key Memory

Driving

61Ignition lock
62Starting the engine
62Switching off the engine
62Parking brake
67Automatic transmission with L mode
69Automatic transmission with
Steptronic

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1Glasses compartment118
2Storage compartment118
3Switching audio and video sources
on/off and adjusting volume147
4Telephone keypad, folding172
5Automatic air distribution and air supply
Ð left-hand side of passenger
compartment107
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air107
7To defrost windshield and windows and
remove condensation107
8Control Display19
9Temperature on left-hand side of pas-
senger compartment Ð turn and max-
imum cooling Ð press107
10Sliding/tilt sunroof43
11Channel keys for Universal Garage
Door Opener114
12Air supply on left-hand side of pas-
senger compartment Ð turn
and switch off automatic climate control
Ð press 107, 109
13Reading lamps104
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps103
16Air supply on right-hand side of
passenger compartment106
17Temperature on right-hand side of
passenger compartment Ð turn and
residual heat mode Ð press107, 108
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning107
20Trigger emergency SOS call173
21Open the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and air supply
Ð right-hand side of passenger
compartment109
23Station/track search and CD,
DVD146
24Central locking system37
25Controller19
26Seat adjustment45Heated seats51
Active seat ventilation51
BMW active seat52
Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory54

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Adjustments
Sit safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed driving that is as
fatigue-free as possible. The sitting posi-
tion plays an important role together with
the safety belts and airbags in providing
occupants with maximum levels of passive
safety in an accident. To ensure that the
safety systems operate with optimal effi-
ciency, we strongly urge you to observe the
instructions contained in the following sec-
tion.
For additional information on transporting
children safely, refer to page 57.
Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and the air-
bags. Always hold the steering wheel by
its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and
3 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of
injuries to your hands and arms in the event
of airbag deployment.
No one and nothing is to come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
To prevent possible leg injuries should the
knee airbag deploy in an accident, ensure
that the front passenger assumes a correct
sitting position. Do not use the cover of the
front airbag on the front passenger side as
a storage area for objects, or as a rest for
feet or legs.<
For airbag locations and additional infor-
mation on airbags, refer to page 55.
Safe sitting position with safety belts
For the safety of all vehicle occupants,
please comply with the following instruc-
tions for wearing safety belts.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a pas-
senger's lap.
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly
across the hips and shoulder. Wear it as snugly against your body as possible. Do
not allow the belt to rest against hard or
fragile objects.
Do not route the belt across your neck, or
run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the
belt does not become caught or jammed.
Avoid wearing loose or bulky clothing that
would prevent the belt from resting
securely against your body; pull on the
shoulder strap periodically to keep it ten-
sioned.
In the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap
belt could slide over your hips, leading to
abdominal injury. In addition, the safety
belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced if
the belt is worn loosely.
Expectant mothers should always wear
their safety belts, taking care to position
the lap belt against the lower hips, where it
will not exert pressure against the abdom-
inal area.<
For putting on safety belts, refer to
page 50.
Seats
For your personal safety when adjusting
the seat position, please follow the instruc-
tions below carefully.
Never attempt to adjust your seat
while operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with unexpected move-
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle con-
trol could lead to an accident.
Never recline the backrest to an extremely
horizontal position while operating the
vehicle Ð this precaution is especially
important for front passengers and the
occupants of electric power rear seats to
remember. Failure to observe these pre-
cautions can prevent the belts from pro-
viding effective protection against injury, as
passengers could slide under the belts in
an accident.<

Adjustments
46 Please observe the information on using
safety belts provided on page 50 and the
notice on the active head restraints on
page 48.
The concept
You adjust the seat in two stages:
1Preselect the function: the button lights
up brightly
2Adjustments: slide control knob to
>front or rear or
>upwards or downwards
>or turn
Electric power seat adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust var-
ious functions after first selecting them with
the buttons.
To ensure that the safety systems
continue to provide optimal protec-
tion, please observe the adjustment
instructions on page 45.<
3Forward/backward:
Height:
Backrest:
This button is always ready for opera-
tion4Thigh support:
Height:
Tilt angle Ð driver's seat only:
5Lumbar support
*, see below
Front comfort seat* adjustment
In addition to the electric power seat func-
tions, several other adjustment options are
also available with the comfort seat:
4Thigh support:
Tilt angle Ð also passenger seat:
5Lumbar support, see below
Backrest width:
Increase or decrease lateral
support
6Shoulder support, see below
Head restraint height:
Backrest:
Lumbar support adjustment
5Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contours of the
backrest to obtain additional support in the
lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive
supplementary support to help you main-
tain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Increase or decrease curvature
Increase curvature at top or bottom.
Shoulder support adjustment
6To adjust the tilt angle of the shoulder
support:
You can use the adjustable upper backrest
for supplementary support in the shoulder
region. This provides a relaxed driving
position and helps relieve stress on the
shoulder muscles.
Make corrections in the forward/
backward adjustment of the seat to
ensure that the safety belt still fits firmly
against your body. If you do not do this, the
protection provided by the safety belt may
be reduced.<

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Rear comfort seat* adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust var-
ious functions after first selecting them with
the buttons.
1Forward/backward:
Tilt angle:
Backrest:
This button is always ready for opera-
tion
2Lumbar support, refer to page 46
3Shoulder support:
Head restraint height:
Backrest:
It is not possible to adjust the comfort
seats if the safety switch for the
power windows has been depressed, refer
to page 43.<
Adjusting passenger seat from the
rear
The front passenger's seat can be adjusted
from the rear seating positions, for
instance, when a rear passenger desires
more legroom.
Press the button to activate this function,
see arrow. You can use the control knob to adjust the
settings after selecting the desired function
with the buttons.
1Forward/backward:
Height:
Backrest:
2Head restraint height:
Press the button again, see arrow, to deac-
tivate this function.
Resetting to standard adjustment
position
You can use the button to return the rear
seats to their standard or default positions.
Maintain pressure on the button until the
system completes the adjustment.
It will be necessary to return the rear
seats to their standard position before
using a child-restraint system, for instance,
refer to page 57.<
Head restraints
Adjustment information
Head restraints can reduce the risk of
spinal injury in the event of an acci-
dent.
Adjust the head restraints so that they are
centered roughly at the level of your ears.<
Electric power seat, comfort seat
You have the option of adjusting the head
restraint to the desired height, either using
the electric power assist, or manually,
depending upon the seat.

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To set the height manually
Pull or press the head restraint.
To set the height electrically*
Set the height of the head restraint.
To adjust the tilt angle
To adjust head restraint tilt angle: adjust by
tilting the head restraint.
To set the side extensions
You can fold the side extensions on the
head restraint forward for increased lateral
support.
Front head restraints, active*
When necessary, the system will respond
to a rear impact by automatically triggering
the active head restraints.
To ensure that the active head
restraints afford maximum protection,
and to avoid unnecessary risks to personal
safety, we request that you read and
comply with the following.
>Adjust the head restraints so that they
are centered at roughly ear height
>Do not install seat or head-restraint
covers
>Never use the head restraints as sup-
ports for suspending objects of any
kind, such as clothes hangers. Refrain
from mounting accessories on either
the seat or the head restraint.<
Rear seats
To adjust mechanically
>To raise: pull

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>To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push down the head restraint.
To remove head restraints, refer to next
column.
To adjust center head restraint
If the head restraint has been low-
ered, pull it back up, continuing until
the detent engages, before allowing a pas-
senger to ride in the rear center position.
Failure to observe this precaution can
reduce the level of occupant protection.<
To adjust electrically*
If necessary, adjust the head restraint's
height to ensure that it is centered at
roughly the height of the passenger's ears.
With the safety switch pressed, refer
to page 43, the height adjustment of
the head restraints is deactivated.<
The head restraints at the outer seating
positions extend automatically whenever
the system detects a passenger on the
seat. You can also adjust the height of the
head restraint electrically.
To prevent possible personal injury
and property damage, always ensure
that the area above the head restraints is
clear and unobstructed before extending
them upward.<
Manual head restraint removal and
installation
Removal
1.Pull the head restraint upward to the
stop
2.Press the button, arrow 1, and remove
the head restraint.
Installation
1.Press the button, arrow 1, and slide the
head restraint into its support
2.Adjust the head restraint for your
personal comfort.
Rear comfort seat*
To adjust height
If necessary, adjust the head restraint's
height to ensure that it is centered at
roughly the height of the passenger's ears.
With the safety switch pressed, refer
to page 43, the height adjustment of
the head restraints is deactivated.<
The head restraints at the outer seating
positions extend automatically whenever
the system detects a passenger on the
seat. You can also adjust the height of the
head restraint electrically.
To prevent possible personal injury
and property damage, always ensure
that the area above the head restraints is
clear and unobstructed before extending
them upward.<

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To set the side extensions
You can fold the side extensions on the
head restraint forward to increase lateral
support.
Safety belts
Despite the presence of airbags, you
should always remember to fasten
your safety belt before starting off; airbags
are intended to enhance the protection
provided by the safety belts, and not to
replace them.<
Fastening
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage
in the belt buckle. Warning lamp Please fasten safety
belts
Accompanied by a signal or a mes-
sage in the Check Control display.
Remains on until the safety belts are fas-
tened.
Releasing
Press the red button in the buckle. Hold the
belt and guide it back into its reel.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be in the correct position for seat occu-
pants of every build if the seat is correctly
adjusted, refer to page 45.
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated
in the rear seat are for passengers sitting
on the left and right. The belt buckle
embossed with the word CENTER is
intended exclusively for use by passengers
riding in the center position.
Also observe the instructions on adjusting
the seats on page 45.
If the safety belts are damaged or
stretched in an accident: have the
entire belt system, including the tensioning
mechanisms, replaced at your BMW
center. Have the belt anchorage points
inspected for damage at the same time.
Failure to observe this precaution may pre-
vent the safety belts from effectively pro-
viding optimal protection when needed. If a
child-restraint system was in the vehicle
during an accident, consult the manufac-
turer's instructions regarding replace-
ment.<
Rear seats
When the rear center position is not
occupied, the latch on the safety belt
can be inserted in the slot between the
seat's upholstery and the backrest.<