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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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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.