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within the storage compartment may be 
higher than in the rest of the interior. 
Close the vent as required.< 
Storage compartments 
Glasses compartment 
To open the compartment: 
Briefly press the button. 
You can remove the insert tray for cleaning. 
Storage compartment in the center 
console 
To open the compartment: 
Briefly press the button. 
Clothes hooks 
When suspending clothing from the 
hooks ensure that it will not obstruct 
the driver's vision. Do not hang heavy 
objects on the hooks. If you do so, they 
could cause personal injury during braking 
or evasive maneuvers.< 
Beverage holders 
Front 
Below the sliding covers. 
Rear 
In the front of the rear seat cushion's cen-
ter. 
Briefly press to open; slide back to close. 
Ashtray, front 
Opening 
Slide back the cover by the recess. 
To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the ash 
and gently press the tip into the funnel.  

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Rear center armrest
Before folding down the armrest, 
adjust the head restraint to its lowest 
position, refer to page 48.< 
To open the storage compartment: 
Press the button in the handle recess and 
fold up the cover. 
Comfort seat in rear 
Before folding down the armrest, 
adjust the head restraint to its lowest 
position, refer to page 48.< 
To open the storage compartment: 
Press the button and fold up the cover. 
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, convenient transport 
of up to four pairs of standard skis or up to 
two snowboards. 
The ski bag itself plus the additional capac-
ity provided by the luggage compartment 
make it possible to transport skis with a 
length of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 
6.9 ft/2.10 m in length are loaded the ski 
bag will tend to contract, reducing its over-
all capacity. 
Loading 
1.Lower the center armrest, open the 
cover and place it on the armrest 
2.Remove the cover panel
* and place it 
on the controller in the rear 
3.Open the hatch in the luggage compart-
ment: 
Press the handle and slide it to the right 
4.Extend the ski bag between the front 
seats. The zipper allows more conven-
ient access to stored objects and can 
also be left open to allow the ski bag to 
dry.
Please ensure that the skis are clean before 
loading them into the bag. Take care to 
avoid damage from sharp edges.  

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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 cargo 
>Use the luggage net* or securing straps 
to hold down small and lightweight lug-
gage and cargo, refer to page 39 
>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 214, 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 
pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occu-
pants during abrupt braking or evasive 
maneuvers .< 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack*
Anchorage points 
The anchorage points are located within 
the door openings. 
A special rack system is available as an 
option for your BMW. Please comply with 
the precautions included with the installa-
tion instructions. 
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity when loaded, they have a 
major effect on its handling and steering 
response. 
You should therefore always remember not 
to exceed the approved roof weight, the 
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle 
loads when loading the rack. 
You can find the specified weights in the 
Technical data section on page 214. 
Make sure that the load is not too heavy, 
and that it does not extend outward to 
beyond the limits of the loading surface. 
Always load the heaviest pieces first Ð on 
the bottom. Be sure that adequate clear-
ance is maintained for raising the glass 
roof, and that objects do not project into  

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Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know 
on this topic by consulting the separate 
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The system returns to the most recently 
selected audio or video source, radio, CD, 
DVD or TV.
Using with ignition off 
Switching the ignition off simultaneously 
deactivates the sound system.
To switch on again: press the button.
The audio and video functions remain avail-
able for use for a period of approx. 20 min-
utes after you switch off the ignition.
Volume adjustment
Adjusting the volume
Turn the button to the desired volume level.The sound system automatically 
reverts to its mute mode automati-
cally whenever you use your telephone.<
The system automatically selects 
your individual volume setting each 
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control.< 
Tone control
Playing audio recordings
You can choose from the following tone 
settings:
>Treble:
To amplify or reduce high frequencies
>Bass:
To amplify or reduce low frequencies
>Right/left volume balance, Balance:
Left or right, high/low volume
>Front-to-rear volume balance, Fader:
Front or rear, high/low volume
>Default settings, RESET:
Resets the tone settings to their stan-
dard default settings
>Speed-sensitive volume adjustment, 
Speed Volume
>Spatial sound effect Professional 
LOGIC7
*
>Equalizer*.
The speakers and headphones can 
be adjusted separately. The tone set-
tings of the headphones are made in the 
rear screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can 
be adjusted.<
The system automatically selects 
your individual tone setting each time 
you unlock the vehicle using your personal 
remote control.< {Radio} or {Audio off}. 

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TV
For your own safety, the TV picture is only 
shown on the rear screen.
The system is designed for reception 
of analog television. Due to the quality 
of mobile reception, reduced picture qual-
ity can result depending on the position 
and network coverage in spite of the highly 
advanced reception technology used. 
A change in vehicle positions can result 
in improved reception quality in many 
cases.<
Television
1.Switch on audio or video sources, refer 
to page 149
If an audio source is switched on, 
select "Video" and confirm.<
2.Select "TV" and confirm.
The device selects the last program set.
Volume adjustment, refer to page 149.
Tone control, refer to page 149.
All menu items will disappear from the 
screen after a brief pause if you do 
not make any additional entries.<
Storing programs
The programs with the strongest reception 
are automatically stored and continuously 
adjusted to the respective reception situa-
tion.
Selecting programs
Using the Control Center
1.Press controller to view the programs
2.Select program and confirm
Button in the rear
Press the button in the desired direction 
the number of times required to reach pro-
gram you want.
*
{TV on}.
1.{TV}
2.{Next} or {Back}. 

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745i, 745Li
760Li
Tire sizePressure specifications in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications 
in the table are indicated in 
psi/kilopascal with cold tires. 
Cold = ambient temperature
245/50 R 18 100 V M+S 
245/55 R 17 102 W
245/50 R 18 100 W
245/55 R 17 102 Q M+S
245/50 R 18 100 Q M+S32/220 35/240 35/240 42/290
Front: 245/45 R 19 98 W 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 275/40 R 19 101 W - 35/240 - 42/290
Front: 245/40 R 20 95 Y 32/220 - 35/240
Rear: 275/35 R 20 98 Y - 35/240 - 42/290
More details on the permitted load and weights can be found on page  214.
Tire sizePressure specifications in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications 
in the table are indicated in 
psi/kilopascal with cold tires. 
Cold = ambient temperature
245/50 R 18 100 V M+S 
245/50 R 18 100 W
245/50 R 18 100 Q M+S35/240 38/260 38/260 42/290
Front: 245/45 R 19 98 Y 35/240 - 38/260 -
Rear: 275/40 R 19 101 Y - 38/260 - 42/290
Front: 245/40 R 20 95 Y 35/240 - 38/260
Rear: 275/35 R 20 98 Y - 38/260 - 42/290
More details on the permitted load and weights can be found on page  214. 

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Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry 
place with as little exposure to light as pos-
sible. Always protect tires against all con-
tact with oil, grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation 
pressure indicated on the side wall of the 
tire.
Run-flat tires*
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the 
side of the tire. They consist of self-con-
tained tires and special rims. The tire rein-
forcement ensures that the tire retains 
some residual safety in the event of pres-
sure drop and driving remains possible to 
a restricted degree. 
If you switch from summer to winter 
tires, or vice versa, use run-flat tires, 
as in the event of a breakdown there is no 
spare wheel available. In this case, BMW 
recommends that you consult your BMW 
center. Your BMW center is qualified to 
handle run-flat tires and equipped with the 
necessary special tools.< 
Continuing driving with a damaged 
tire
Driving on run-flat tires can continue, 
depending on the vehicle load and the 
severity of the tire damage, at a maximum 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. 
In the case of complete inflation pressure 
loss, 0 psi/kPa, or obvious tire damage, 
you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the fol-
lowing guide values: 
>With low load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
Approx. 150 miles/250 km
>With medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or 
4 persons without luggage:
Approx. 90 miles/150 km
>With full load:
More than 4 persons, luggage compart-
ment full:
Approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Drive reservedly and do not exceed 
a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. With 
inflation pressure loss, the driving charac-
teristics change, for example reduced track 
stability on braking, extended braking dis-
tance, and altered self-steering character-
istics.< 
Snow chains*
BMW only tests certain snow chains, clas-
sifies them as road-safe and approves 
them. Consult your BMW center for more 
information. BMW recommends only using 
these approved, narrow-link snow chains. 
These snow chains are approved exclu-
sively for use in pairs on the rear wheels, 
and should only be mounted on tires
with the dimensions 245/50 R 18. Observe 
the manufacturer's instructions when 
installing snow chains.Do not exceed a 
vehicle speed of 30 mph/50 km/h with the 
chains mounted.
After mounting snow chains, do not 
activate the Flat Tire Monitor.
When you are driving with snow chains, it 
can be beneficial to switch off DSC briefly, 
refer to page 93.<  

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1High beams 
Press the tab down, refer to arrow.
Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion Ð the atmosphere within the bulb 
is pressurized. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to personal injury should 
the bulb be damaged.< 
1 High beams 
H7 bulb, 55 watts
1.Remove the cover 
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
3.Remove and replace the bulb. 
Xenon lamps
The service life of these bulbs is very long 
and the probability of a failure is very low, 
provided that they are not switched on and 
off an unusual number of times.
In the unlikely event that one of these 
lamps should fail, you can respond by 
switching on your fog lamps and proceed-
ing carefully, where allowed by law. 
To avoid risk of potentially fatal inju-
ries: owing to the extremely high volt-
ages at which these units operate, service work should always be entrusted to quali-
fied personnel.< 
Parking and standing lamps 
In the event of a malfunction, please con-
tact your BMW center. 
Turn signal indicator, front 
Two bulbs Ð 3457AK or 3457NAK* 
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and 
replacement. 
Side-mounted turn signal indicators 
Bulb 5 watts Ð W 5 W 
1.Press against the front edge of the lamp 
with the tip of your finger, then push it to 
the rear and release the detent at the 
front 
2.Turn the lamp 903 and remove 
3.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
4.Extract the bulb for replacement.