2003 BMW 760LI SEDAN sport mode

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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Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publica-
tion thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following war-
ranties:
Ð New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Ð Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
Ð Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty
Ð Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
Ð California Emission Control System
Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warran-
ties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models or in the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-
fying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O.
Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-
1227, Telephone (800) 831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or BMW of North
America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-
9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other informa-
tion about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.

Cockpit
18
Buttons in steering wheel
Buttons are integrated in the steering
wheel for fast operation of the following
functions without being distracted from
driving:
>the automatic transmission's L mode
>selected audio source functions
>selected portable phone functions
>the voice command system
>selected TV and DVD functions.
The buttons in the steering wheel are
only operational when the corre-
sponding systems are switched on.<
Portable phone:
Receive an incoming call, initiate dialing
and end a call
Volume
Voice command system:
To switch on and off
Fast forward/reverse:
>Radio
Press briefly: next stored station
Extended pressure: automatic tuning
>CD
Press briefly: track search
Extended pressure: fast forward within
track
>Cassette
Press briefly: stop track search or fast
forward
Extended pressure: fast forward
>DVD
Chapter search
Available for individual programming:
In the "Settings" menu, you can select the
function of the button at the "MFL" menu
item, refer to page 53.
L mode:
Press briefly to switch between the auto-
matic program and the L mode, refer to
page 68.
Steptronic:
Press briefly to proceed through a selec-
tion sequence consisting of the automatic
program, the Sport program and the
manual mode, refer to page 69.
Steptronic: Upshifting and downshifting,
refer to page 69.

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Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood, or the luggage
compartment lid is opened
>To movement in the vehicle's interior Ð
interior motion sensor
>To changing the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the
vehicle
>To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by simul-
taneously activating:
>An acoustic alarm, which lasts for a
period of approx. 30 seconds
>The hazard warning flashers for approx.
five minutes
>The high beams, which flash on and off
in the same rhythm.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control unit or at the door
lock, the alarm system is armed or dis-
armed at the same time.
The system indicates that it has been cor-
rectly armed by switching on the hazard
warning flashers for a single cycle and by
emitting an acoustic signal.
You can have different acknowledg-
ment signals set to confirm arming
and disarming.<
You can open the luggage compartment
lid even if the alarm is armed using
button 3of the remote control, refer
to page 36. It is armed once again when
the lid is closed.
Pressing the Panic mode button for a
longer period triggers the alarm, refer
to page 36.<
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
the system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes when the
system is armed: door(s), the hood or
luggage compartment lid are not com-
pletely closed. Even if you do not close
the alerted area, the system begins to
monitor the remaining areas, and the
indicator lamp flashes continuously
after 10 seconds. However, the interior
motion sensor is not activated
>The indicator lamp goes out when the
system is disarmed: no manipulation or
attempted intrusions have been
detected in the period since the system
was armed
>If the indicator lamp flashes for roughly
5 minutes when you disarm the system,
or until the remote control unit is
inserted in the ignition lock: an
attempted entry has been detected in
the period since the system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the indi-
cator lamp will flash continuously.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. You can do this to prevent a false
alarm from being triggered in garages with
elevator ramps, for instance, or when the
vehicle is transported by trailer or train:

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Deactivate the L mode to obtain max-
imum acceleration for overtaking
maneuvers, etc.<
Deactivating the L mode
>Press the L/D button or
>press the selector lever into position D
once again.
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic*
While you can drive as with any conven-
tional automatic transmission, you also
enjoy the option of shifting manually at the
steering wheel, refer to the next column.
Transmission ranges
P R N D
Program display
S or M1 Ð M6
Buttons on steering wheel
S/M/D + Ð
Selecting a transmission range
The procedure for selecting transmission
ranges is the same as that employed in the
L mode, refer to page 67.
Sport program and manual operation
When you press the S/M/D button on the
steering wheel once, the system responds
by activating the transmission's Sport pro-
gram, as indicated by the letter S in the Info
Display, refer to previous column. We rec-
ommend this program for performance-ori-
ented driving.
When you press the S/M/D button a
second time the transmission switches to
its manual mode; press again to return to
the automatic program.
You can also return to the standard auto-
matic program by reselecting D.
In the manual mode the transmission
upshifts when you briefly tap the buttons
on the rear of the steering wheel. You
downshift by briefly pressing the buttons
on the front of the steering wheel. The Info
Display shows the manual ranges M1
through M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a plausible combi-
nation of engine and vehicle speed; thus,
for example, a downshift that would cause
the engine to overrev will not be executed
by the system. The selected gear appears
briefly in the Info Display, followed by the
current gear.

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Check Control messages, refer to page 85.
Please note the supplementary information
provided in the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps on
Canadian models.
Dynamic Drive
The concept
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and
optimizes vehicle stability during cornering
and evasive maneuvers.
Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles
form the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspen-
sion compliance adapts to suit driving con-
ditions, varying from performance-oriented
during cornering to smooth and comfort-
oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in
a straight line.
The system assumes operational status
each time you start the engine.
Driving with Dynamic Drive
During vehicle operation, the system con-
tinuously runs through closed-loop control
cycles lasting only fractions of a second.
In case of malfunction
The symbol will light up, accompa-
nied by a status message in the
Check Control. Please take note of
the additional information in the Control
Display.
You can find more detailed information on
the Check Control starting on page 85.
If the Dynamic Drive system switches
off in response to malfunction, please
remember to adapt your speed accord-
ingly, especially in curves.
The suspension will be noticeably softer
and the vehicle will display a greater ten-dency to tilt during cornering and in cross-
winds.
If a Check Control message stating that
you should stop appears in addition to the
red symbol, stop immediately and switch
off the engine. In this case the oil level in
the reservoir may have dropped below the
minimum, possibly owing to a leak in the
hydraulic system.
Please observe the additional instructions
provided in the Control Display.<
EDC Electronic Damping
Control*
The suspension responds to changes in
factors such as road surface, or operating
conditions such as steering and braking, by
adapting to the new conditions within frac-
tions of a second.
Comfort program
The system automatically assumes opera-
tion in its Comfort mode each time you start
the engine; this mode is suitable for use
throughout the vehicle's entire speed range
and regardless of load.
Sport program
Activate in "Settings" menu with the igni-
tion on.
You should select the Sport program for
consistently performance-oriented
response from shock absorbers and
steering.

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126 Warning lamp for Canadian models.
The brake pads have reached their
minimum pad thickness. Have them
replaced at your BMW center as soon as
possible.
For your own safety: use only brake
pads that BMW has released for your
particular vehicle model. Because BMW
cannot assess the suitability of other brake
pads for use on your vehicle, we are unable
to assume continued responsibility for the
vehicle's operating safety if non-approved
pads are installed.<
Cargo loading
Stowing cargo
>Load heavy cargo as far forward and as
low as possible, placing it directly
behind the bulkhead behind the rear
seats
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat
is not occupied, secure each safety belt
in the opposite buckle.
Securing the load
>Use the luggage net* or securing straps
to hold down small and light-weight
luggage and cargo, refer to page 40
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available
at your BMW center. Anchorages for
attaching these heavy-duty straps have
been provided in your vehicle's luggage
compartment, refer to the illustration
>Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the anchorage fittings.
Always position and secure the load
correctly. If you do not, it can even
endanger the passengers during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross
vehicle weight or either of the approved
axle loads, refer to page 210, as excessive
loads can pose a safety hazard, and may
also place you in violation of freeway safety
laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger com-
partment, as they could fly around and
even pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's
occupants during abrupt braking or evasive
maneuvers.<

Everything from A to Z
222 "Sport"
Ð "EDC" 97
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control 94
Standard during TV
operation 161
Standing lamps 103
Start/stop button 61
Starting 62
Starting and stopping
Ð cassette deck 158
Ð CD changer 156
Ð CD player 153
Ð DVD changer 164
Ð radio 149
Ð TV 160
Starting
problems 62, 203, 204
Starting the engine 62
"State inspection" 84
Station, refer to Radio 150
Status lines in Control
Center 24
Steering wheel 18
Ð adjustment 53
Ð individual button
assignment options 53
Steering wheel adjustment,
automatic 53
Steering wheel heater 53
Steering wheel memory 54
Steptronic 69
Stopwatch 90
Ð "INTERM. TIME" 90
Storage, refer to Care
manual
Storage compartments 117
Storing desired speeds,
refer to Programmable
cruise control 75
Storing destination per
voice 141
Storing seating position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 54
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading 126
"Street" for navigation 134"SUBTITLE" in DVD
mode 167
Summer tires 187
Sun blinds 115
Switch for battery 201
Switching audio sources
on/off 147
Switching off the engine 62
Switching on and off
portable phone 174
"Switch. time1" 113
"Switch. time 2" 113
Symbols 6
Ð Control Center 20
System failure reports, refer
to Check Control 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail lamps 197
Ð bulb replacement 197
"Tape" 146, 158, 159
Target cursor for
navigation 134, 135
Technical data 208
Technical modifications 8
Telephone 170
Ð operation with the
telephone keypad,
folding 172
Telephone directory 175
Ð creating voice command
telephone directory 175
Ð deleting all entries 176
Ð dialing numbers 175
Ð dialing numbers
using voice command
system 175
Ð entering numbers in voice
command directory 175
Ð entry deletion 176
Ð updating voice command
telephone directory 175
Ð viewing entries 176
Telephone keypad,
folding 172
Television, refer to TV 160
"Temp. distribution" 51
Temperature
adjustment 107Temperature display,
outside temperature 82
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 55
Time of arrival,
estimated 88
Timing 90
"Tint" during
TV operation 161
Tire change 197
Tire inflation pressures 184
Ð checking 184
Tire-pressure
monitoring 98, 99
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 99
Tire Quality Grading 187
Tires
Ð flat tire 197
Ð tire changes 197
Ð tire damage 186
Ð tire inflation
pressures 184
Ð tire pressure control 99
Ð tire replacement 186
Ð tire size, refer to Wheel
and tire
combinations 187
Ð tire tread 186
Ð treadwear indicators 186
"TITLE" 165
Title search
Ð cassette deck 159
"Tone" for audio
operation 146
Tone for audio operation
Ð adjusting 147
"Tone" in sound system
operation 148
Tools 195
"TOP 8" 176
"TOP" in DVD mode 167
Torque 208
Tow fittings 203
Towing 203, 204
Tow-starting 204
"TPM" 99
Ð "INITIALIZE" 99
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 99
Ð "INITIALIZE" 99