2004 BMW 760Li steering

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

At a glance

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Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility

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Steering wheel16

10

Info Display12

11

Automatic transmission lever66

12

Ignition lock60

16

Horn: the entire surface

20

Fog lamps100

21

Releasing the engine hood194 Computer84,
Check Control82
Computer84
Standing lamps100

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Switching ignition on/off and
starting the engine60,61

14

Windshield wipers70
Rain sensor70

15

PDC Park Distance Control90

17

Steering wheel heater52
Steering wheel adjustment52

18

Unlocking luggage
compartment38

19

Programmable cruise
control71
Front fog lamps

At a glance
15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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

Cockpit
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Buttons on the steering wheel
Buttons are integrated on the steering
wheel for fast operation of the following
functions without being distracted from
driving:
>The Steptronic of the automatic trans-
mission
>Selected audio source functions
>Selected portable phone functions
>The voice command system
>Selected TV and DVD functions.
The buttons on the steering wheel are
only operational when the corre-
sponding systems are switched on.<
Telephone:
Accepting calls, making calls, ending calls.
Volume.
Voice command system:
Switching on and off.
Fast forward/reverse:
>Radio
Press briefly: next stored station
Extended pressure: automatic tuning
>CD
Press briefly: skipping tracks
Extended pressure: fast forward/
reverse
>TV
Selecting program
>DVD
Searching for chapter.Available for individual programming:
In the "Settings" menu, you can select the
function of the button at the " button"
menu item, refer to page 52.
Steptronic:
Press briefly to proceed through a selec-
tion sequence consisting of the automatic
program, the Sport program, and the man-
ual mode, refer to page 66.
Steptronic: upshifting and downshifting,
refer to page 67.

At a glance
25Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Voice command
Voice command system
The concept
The voice command system allows you to
control operation of various vehicle sys-
tems without ever removing your hands
from the steering wheel. The system oper-
ates on the basis of voice commands that
you will learn easily after using them a few
times. In many cases, the voice command
system supports you with announcements
or questions while you are making your
entries.
The voice command system transforms
your oral commands and dialog answers
into control signals for the selected sys-
tems.
Please take the time to acquaint your-
self with how a particular system
operates before proceeding to control it
using the voice command system.<
Symbols used
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the
voice command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by
the voice command system.
Systems available for use with
voice command
>{Telephone}, refer to page 174
>{Navigation}, refer to page 130
>{Radio}, refer to page 152
>{CD}, refer to page 158
>{CD changer}, refer to page 160
>{Notepad}, refer to page 27
>{TV}, refer to page 163
>{DVD}, refer to page 165. Either the system that you are now oper-
ating or any current error messages will
appear in the Info Display, refer to page 26.
Speaking commands
Activating voice command system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
A signal tone and "SVS active" in the Info
Display, refer to page 26, indicate that the
system is ready for use. You are automati-
cally in the main menu.
From here, you can call up all the equip-
ment that can be operated.
Canceling voice command system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel
or
In dialogs in which any text can be spoken,
e.g. names, notes, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button.
The system automatically switches
over to its telephone mode if you
receive a call during voice command. "SVS
off" appears in the Info Display, refer to
page 26.<
Voice commands
The voice command system operates on
the basis of specific, predefined com-
mands; these commands should be spo-
ken precisely as indicated. You can have
the possible commands read back at any
stage. To do so, say the command
{Options}.
In addition to the commands described,
there are often other commands that run
the same function. Instead of {Options},
you can, for example, also say
{What now}.
*
These sections contain information on
using the voice command system.
{Cancel}.

Voice command
26 More detailed commands such as {Change
scale} instead of {Scale} are also often
possible.
Short commands
With the {Main menu} level, you can run
certain functions directly with short com-
mands, refer to page 28, without having to
open an equipment level.
For example, if you want to dial a phone
number, you do not have to say
rather you can say directly
Special commands
Special commands are available for spe-
cific systems. In this Owner's Manual you will find these commands in the sections
describing the individual systems.
Displays in the Info Display
The Info Display shows you what the voice
command system has understood in line 2,
while also indicating which voice command
or question is currently active in line 1.
In addition, any error messages are also
displayed.
Selecting the navigation scale Ð an example
Start the dialog:
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the instruc-
tions from the voice command system:Turn the button during an instruction/
announcement to select the desired vol-
ume.
Instructions/announcements from the
voice command system will continue at
this volume level, even if the other audio
sources are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects
your individual volume setting each
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control.< {Telephone}
1.{Dial number}
2.Enter the phone number.
Operation with the voice command
system is always indicated with this
pictograph.
You sayThe voice command system repliesInfo Display screen contents
"SVS active"
{Change scale}{{Please enter the desired scale}}"scale ?
change scale"
{Scale
500 feet}"ok
500 ft"

Opening and closing
38 1Luggage compartment lid locked
2Luggage compartment lid unlocked
Push the switch into position 1. This locks
the luggage compartment lid and discon-
nects it from the central locking system.
If you then lock the storage compartment
in the center armrest before handing over
only the remote control when leaving the
vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will pre-
vent unauthorized access to the vehicle
through the luggage compartment, refer to
page 32.
Manual operation
in the event of an electrical malfunction
Refer to section on Opening separately.
Opening from inside
You can use this button to open the lug-
gage compartment lid when the vehicle is
stationary. This is not possible, if the lug-
gage compartment lid has been locked
separately.
Closing
A recess has been incorporated into the
inside trim on the luggage compartment lid
to make it easier to pull down.
Comfort Access*
If a remote control is detected in the
luggage compartment after the lug-
gage compartment lid has been closed, the
luggage compartment lid opens automati-
cally.
During opening the luggage compartment
lid pivots upward and to the rear. Ensure
that adequate clearance is available before
opening.<
Automatic Soft Close feature
To close the luggage compartment lid,
merely press it down gently. The closing
process will then be carried out automati-
cally.
To avoid personal injury, always
ensure that no individuals are within
the luggage compartment lid's travel range
when closing.
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate
the interior of the vehicle. If special circum-
stances should make it absolutely neces-
sary to operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open:
>Close all windows and the glass roof
>Adjust the automatic climate control's
blower to supply a high rate of airflow,
refer to page 104.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation
*
Opening
The luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, when you
>press the button next to the steering
column
>press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid, refer to
page 37
>press button 3 on the remote control
unit, refer to page 34.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the

Adjustments
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Adjustments
Sitting 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 an accident.
To ensure that the safety systems operate
with optimized efficiency, we strongly urge
you to observe the instructions contained
in the following section.
For additional information on transporting
children safely, refer to page 56.
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.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Make sure that the front passenger is cor-
rectly seated and does not rest feet or legs
on the instrument panel, otherwise leg inju-
ries can occur if the knee and front airbag
are triggered.
Never let an occupantÔs head rest near or
on a side airbag because the inflating air-
bag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions,
injuries resulting from contact with airbags
cannot be fully excluded, depending on the
circumstances. The ignition and inflation
noise may provoke a mild Ð usually tempo-
rary Ð hearing loss in extremely sensitive
individuals.
For airbag locations and additional infor-
mation on airbags, refer to page 97.
Sitting safely with safety belts
Fasten your safety belt before starting any
trip. Although airbags enhance safety by
providing added protection, they are not a
substitute for safety belts.
Your vehicle has five seats that are all
equipped with a safety belt.
At all times, occupants should sit
upright and be properly restrained Ð
infants and small children in appropriate
child-restraint systems; larger children and
adults using the safety belts.
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 abdomi-
nal area.
Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride in a passenger's lap.
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 twisting the belt while routing it firmly
across the hips and shoulder. Do not allow
the belt to rest against hard or fragile
objects. Otherwise, in the event of a frontal
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over
your hips, leading to abdominal injury.
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly and pull the lap
belt periodically to readjust the tension
across your shoulder in order to avoid a
reduction in the retention effect of the
safety belt.<
For instructions on operating safety belts,
refer to page 49.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat
while operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with unexpected move-