2004 BMW 745i mirror controls

Cockpit

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Cockpit
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays

1

Roller sun blind for rear window112

2

Rear window safety switch42

3

Electric power windows41

4

Exterior mirrors51

5

Parking brake62

6

Parking lamps and low beams99

7

Instrument lighting100

8

Turn signal indicators69
High beams,
headlamp flasher100

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1Glasses compartment115
2Storage compartment115
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply,
left side of passenger
compartment103
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air104
7Defrosting windshield and windows
and removing condensation104
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment: turn
Maximum cooling: press104
10Glass roof, electric42
11Memory buttons for integrated
universal remote control111
12Air supply, left side of passenger
compartment: turn
Switching off automatic climate
control: press104, 106
13Reading lamps101
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps100
16Air supply, right side of passenger
compartment103
17Temperature, right side of passenger
compartment: turn
Residual heat mode: press103, 105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning104
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply,
right side of passenger
compartment106
23Station/track search and CD, DVD148
24Central locking system36
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons1727Seat adjustment44
Heated seats49
Active seat ventilation50
Active seat51
Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory53

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Notes
Do not use the voice command sys-
tem to make emergency 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 unnecessarily
delayed. Instead, use the emergency call
button near the interior rearview mirror,
refer to page 177.<
Environmental conditions
The voice command system uses a special
hands-free microphone located in the front
of your vehicle's headliner. Although the
system is designed to filter out ambient
noise, you can help ensure that your com-
mands 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 glass
roof 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 talk-
ing while you are using the system
>The hands-free microphone is aimed
toward the driver. This means that the
system might be unable to register the
voices of other vehicle occupants prop-
erly.
The notebook
Recording a 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:
Press the button for a long period.
When recording notes, the voice
command system does not respond
to the {Cancel} command. The text check-
ing function for command words is deacti-
vated in this case so that you can speak
any desired text for your notes. This feature
saves you from having to concentrate on
avoiding any command words.<
Listening to a notebook entry
To listen to recorded notebook entries:
Deleting notes
Clearing the notebook
To delete all contents from the notebook:
{Record note}.
1.{Read out}
Approximately the first 3 seconds
of the first note are read aloud
2.Following the inquiry {{Note and
next?}} select the desired function
>To listen to the entire note:
{Read out}
>To listen to the next notebook
entry:
{Next}
>To listen to the entry again:
{Back} or
{Repeat}.
1.{Edit}
2.{Delete}.
1.{Notepad}
2.{Delete}.

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Active seat*
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's
contours reduces muscular tension and
fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.
To activate: press the button, the indicator
lamp comes on.
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors
14-way adjustment
2To select mirror for adjustment
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this
vehicle from being damaged, always
fold them in by hand before entering an
automatic car wash.<
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by
pressing against the outer edges of their
lenses.
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel memory on
page 53. The mirror on the passenger's side
features a lens with a more convex
surface than the mirror installed on the
driver's side. When estimating the distance
between yourself and other traffic, bear in
mind that the objects reflected in the mirror
are closer than they appear. This means
that estimations of the distance to following
traffic should not be regarded as precise.<
Self-defrosting mirrors
The mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature*
These mirrors automatically respond to
ambient light and headlamp glare from fol-
lowing vehicles by automatically dimming
through an infinitely-variable range. There
are two photocells located in the interior
rearview mirror for this purpose. One is
integrated within the mirror's lens, arrow,
while the other is located at an offset posi-
tion on the rear of the mirror housing.
The mirrors automatically revert to their
clear, undimmed mode whenever you
place the selector lever into reverse.
For trouble-free operation, keep the
photocells clean and do not cover the
area between the interior rearview mirror
and the windshield. Do not attach any kind
of stickers on the windshield in front of the
mirror, either.<

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matic recirculated-air control on
page 104
>"Navi info"
To repeat the most recent message
from the navigation system, refer to
page 141
>"AUTO P"
To activate/deactivate Automatic Hold
refer to Automatic Hold on page 63.
You can select the displayed function using
the button on the steering wheel.
If you have activated Automatic Hold,
refer to page 63, you can use the but-
ton on the steering wheel to deactivate the
system for parking maneuvers etc.<
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory
You can store and select two different
adjustment settings for the driver's seat,
exterior mirrors and steering wheel.
If your vehicle is equipped with comfort
seats, you can also store and set two sitting
positions for each additional seat with the
memory.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Radio mode, or switch on ignition
2.Set desired sitting position; for driver's
seat as well as the exterior mirror and
steering wheel position 3.Press
MEMORY button:
The indicator lamp within the button
comes on
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
The indicator lamp goes out.
Selecting a stored setting
Convenience mode
1.Driver's door open after unlocking or
ignition lock in radio position
2.Briefly press the desired memory but-
ton 1 or 2.
The system immediately cancels the
adjustment procedure when you press one
of the seat adjustment buttons or use one
of the memory buttons.
Safety feature
1.Driver's door closed and ignition
switched either on or off
2.Press memory button 1 or 2 and main-
tain pressure until the adjustment pro-
cess has been completed.
If you press the
MEMORY button acciden-
tally:
Press the button again; the indicator lamp
goes out.
Do not call up a position from the
memory while the vehicle is moving.
There is a risk of accident from unexpected
movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
You can have your vehicle pro-
grammed to automatically dial in your
own individual adjustment settings for the
seat, mirrors and steering wheel whenever
you use your personal remote control unit
to unlock the vehicle.<
When using the Key Memory feature
always make sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is empty and unob-
structed. If you fail to do so, any persons or
objects behind the seat could be injured or
damaged by a rearward movement of the
seat.<

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DVD changer
Location
The BMW DVD changer for 6 DVDs or
audio CDs is mounted behind the left side
trim panel in the luggage compartment.
Removing the DVD magazine
To insert or remove DVDs or CDs from the
magazine, you must first remove it from the
DVD changer:
1.Push the door to the right, refer to
arrow 1
2.Press the button, refer to arrow 2.
The magazine is ejected and can be
removed.
Inserting/removing DVDs or CDs
from the DVD magazine
When inserting or removing DVDs or CDs,
always remember to grasp them on the
edge, taking care to avoid touching the
data side with its mirror finish.
>To insert:
Insert the DVD or CD in its slot with the
label side on top
>To remove:
Pull out the desired drawer and remove
the corresponding DVD or CD, as
shown in the illustration.
Dual-sided DVDs available from retail
suppliers are coated on both sides
and bear no markings. This means both
sides are information carriers. To play back
the information on the other side, remove
the magazine and turn over the DVD.
If you play self-recorded audio CD-Rs,
faults, e.g. drop-outs, can occur.<
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Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags 126
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display 10, 12, 14
Instrument cluster
switch 70
Instrument illumination 100
Integrated universal remote
control 111
Ð malfunctions, refer to
Entry/pass tags 126
Interior lamps 100
Ð remote control 34
Interior mirror
Ð automatic dimming
feature 51
Interior motion sensor 41
Ð switching off 34, 41
Interior rearview mirror 51
Intermittent operation for
window wiper, refer to
Rain sensor 70
J
Joystick
Ð refer to Control Center 17
Ð refer to Controller 17
Jump-starting 207
K
Keyless Go, refer to
Comfort Access 34
Keyless opening and
closing, refer to Comfort
Access 34
Key Memory 54
Keys 32
Ð adapter for spare key 32
Kickdown 67
L
Language control 16, 25
"Last" 180
"Last dest." 136
"Last exit" 141
Latch, refer to LATCH
child-restraint fixing 58LATCH child-restraint
fixing 58
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 101
"Left"
Ð for automatic climate
control 106
Ð for seat heating 50
Length 213
Level control system 96
License plate lamp,
replacing bulbs 202
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 101
Lighter 116
Lighting of instruments 100
Lights on warning 99
Light switch 99
"Limit" 86
"Limited Release" 24
Limit selection,
adjustment 86
Lists, Control Center 19
Litter container 114
Loading the vehicle 125
"Location"
135, 142, 143
Lock code 178
Locking without key, refer
to Comfort Access 34
"LOGIC7" for audio
mode 150
Louvers 102
Low beams 99
Ð automatic 99
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support 46
Lug bolts 204
Luggage compartment
Ð Comfort Access 35
Ð opening from the
inside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 34Luggage compartment lid
Ð automatic 34, 38
Ð Comfort Access 35
Ð emergency operation 39
Ð emergency release 39
Ð locking separately 37
Ð opening from the
inside 38
Ð opening from the
outside 37
Ð operating via remote
control 34
Luggage compartment
net 39
Luggage compartment
volume 214
Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 125
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires 192
Maintenance 198
Make-up mirror 51
Malfunction displays 82
Manually controlled
recirculated air 104
Manual operation
Ð automatic
transmission 67
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 68
Ð doors 36
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
Ð parking brake 65
Manual release of
transmission lockout 68
Map CD/DVD 130
"Map dir. travel" for
navigation 140
"Map facing N" 139
"Map facing N." for
navigation 140
Maximum axle loads 214
Maximum roof weight 214

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Parking the vehicle 61
Parking with
Automatic Hold 63
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 54
Pathway lighting 99
"PDC image" 91
PDC Park Distance
Control 90
Personal Calling 175
"Perspective" for
navigation 139
Phone book 179
Ð creating voice command
phone book 179
Ð deleting all entries 180
Ð dialing numbers 179
Ð dialing numbers using
voice command
system 180
Ð entering numbers in voice
command phone
book 179
Ð entry deletion 180
Ð updating voice command
phone book 179
Ð viewing entries 180
Phone number, refer to
Portable phone 179
"Pict. format" 168
"Picture" 148
Ð DVD changer 168
Ð TV 164
Please fasten safety belt
warning lamp 49
Pollen 108Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 177
Ð battery 175
Ð calling 179
Ð call termination 179
Ð codes 178
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 16
Ð hands-free system 177
Ð missed calls 181
Ð operating using the
Control Center 175
Ð redialing 180
Ð refer to separate portable
phone Owner's Manual
Ð selecting phone
numbers 179
Ð switching on/off 178
Ð Top 8 list 180
Power rating 212
Power socket 116
Power windows 41
Pressure, tires 188
Pressure monitoring,
tires 95
Programmable cruise
control 71
Programming settings,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 54
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 95R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð "AUTOSTORE" 154
Ð Autostore 154
Ð controls 148
Ð memory locations 153
Ð operating
temperatures 148
Ð sampling 153
Ð Scan 152
Ð selecting the
waveband 152
Ð station search 152
Ð station selection 154
Ð storing a station 154
Ð switching on 152
Ð volume 149
Ð Weather Band 155
Radio mode 60
Ð with Comfort Access 60
Rain sensor 70
Reading lamps 101
"Rear" 24
Rear air conditioner 108
Ð activation and
deactivation in Control
Center 109
Ð air supply 108
Ð cooling adjustment 108
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest 117
Rear center armrest 117
Rear cooler 113
Rear lamps, replacing
bulbs 202
Rear monitor, refer to
Control Center in rear 23
Rear screen 23
Rear seat heaters 50
Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 46
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 46
Ð head restraint
adjustment 47
Rearview mirror 51