2005 BMW 745Li remote control

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
149Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
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 minutes after you switch off the ignition.
Volume adjustment
Adjusting volume
Turn the button to the desired volume level.The sound system automatically
reverts to its mute mode automati-
cally whenever you use your portable
phone.<
The system automatically selects your
individual volume setting each time
you unlock the vehicle using your personal
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:
This feature resets the tone settings to
their standard default settings
>Speed-dependent 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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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on
the left-hand side on the headliner.
The hands-free system is activated when-
ever you establish or receive a call using
the following:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page16
>Voice command system, page26,
except for incoming calls
>Control Center, page175
>Telephone keypad, folding, page176.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit:
Turn this button during a call to select the
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this vol-
ume 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 personal
remote control.<
Starting an emergency call
1.To open the protective cover:
Briefly press the protective cover
2.Press the emergency call button for at
least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the button lights
up. As soon as the voice connection to
the BMW Assist response center has
been established, the indicator lamp
flashes.
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Ignition key from radio position
>The wireless communications network
is available
>The emergency call system is operable.
If the current position of your vehicle can be
determined with vehicles with an activated
BMW Assist, it will be transmitted to the
BMW Assist response center.
A navigation CD/DVD must be
inserted, as otherwise the current
vehicle position cannot be determined.
If the navigation system is inoperative, the
current position of the vehicle is not trans-
mitted.<
Following transmission of the data a confir-
mation report will appear on the Control
Display. The response center can initiate
immediate action for emergency assis-
tance.
If it is repeatedly not possible to transfer
the data, a voice connection to the BMW
Assist response center will be established.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehi-
cle until the connection has been
established. You will then be able to pro-

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Audio"
– audio mode148
– radio152
Audio148
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– switching on/off149
– volume149
"AUDIO" for
DVD mode169
Audio mode148
"AUTO", automatic climate
control107
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air supply104
– headlamp control100
– luggage compartment lid
operation36,41
– steering wheel
adjustment54
– windshield washer72
Automatic car wash, refer
to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate
control103
– rear air conditioner109
– rear cooler114
– settings in Control
Display107
Automatic curb monitor56
Automatic Hold
– parking65
– parking brake65
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC105
Automatic soft closing
– doors39
– luggage compartment
lid40
Automatic station
search152
Automatic station
storage153Automatic transmission
with Steptronic68
– ignition62
– interlock62
– selector lever interlock68
– shiftlock69
– towing210
"AUTO P"
– function button54
– vehicle65
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air
distribution104
"AUTOSTOR" for radio154
Average fuel
consumption86
– setting units89
Average speed86
– setting units89
"Avoid highway"137
Avoiding tolls137
"Avoid route"141
"Avoid sect."140
"Avoid tolls"137
Axle loads, refer to
Weights216
"A-Z", telephone179
B
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment47,48
Backrest width
adjustment47
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement203
"Balance" in audio
mode150
Bandages, refer to
First-aid kit209
Bar, towing211
"Bass" in audio mode150
Battery207
– indicator lamp207
– jump-starting209
– remote control34
– switch207
"BC", refer to Computer87
Belts, refer to Safety
belts51
Beverage holders116Blower, automatic climate
control103
BMW active seat53
"BMW Assist"182
BMW Assist182
BMW Maintenance
System198
"BMW Services",
BMW Assist182
Bottle holder, refer to
Beverage holders116
Brake fluid197
– indicator lamp13
– level197
Brake Force Display97
Brake hydraulic
systems197
Brake lamps
– adaptive, refer to Brake
force display97
– bulb replacement203
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp83
Brake pad wear indicator,
indicator lamp13
Brake rotors
– brake system123
– break-in122
Brakes123
– ABS92
– brake fluid197
– break-in122
– indicator/warning
lamps13,92,94
– parking brake64
Brake system197
– brake fluid level197
– brake pads82
– break-in122
– disc brakes123
– indicator lamp13
Breakdown recovery, refer
to Roadside
Assistance182
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance182
Break-in procedures122
"Brief info", Control
Center22

Everything from A to Z
220 "Brightness"
– in the Control Center90
– in TV mode164
Brightness90
– in TV mode164
– on Control Display90
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs201
Buttons on multi-function
steering wheel16
– automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Bypassing traffic
congestion140
C
Calculating distance86
California laws
– Event Data Recorders200
– Proposition 65
Warning200
Call
– beginning178
– during a call179
– ending178
– replacing179
– when absent181
Calling
– from phone book179
– from the Top 8 list180
– redialing180
– with telephone keypad,
folding176
Calls, switching between
two calls179
Can holder, refer to
Beverage holders116
Capacities217
Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data", vehicle84
Care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car jack points205Car key, refer to
Key/remote control34
Carpet care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Car phone, refer to
separate portable phone
Owner's Manual174
Car radio, refer to
Radio152
Car wash122
– refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with Comfort Access122
Catalytic converter, refer to
High temperatures122
CBC Cornering Brake
Control92
– warning lamp13
CBS Condition Based
Service198
"CD"
– in audio mode148
– in CD player mode158
CD changer160
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse162
– location160
– random sequence161
– sampling161
– selecting a CD161
– selecting track162
– starting160
– volume149
CD player158
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse159
– random sequence158
– sampling158
– selecting tracks158
– starting158
– volume149
Center armrest115,118
Center brake lamp, bulb
replacement203
Center console, refer to
Comfort features14Central locking system35
– Comfort Access37
– interior38
"CHANGE" for
navigation137
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing language89
Changing navigation CDs/
DVDs130
Changing scale140
Changing settings on the
Control Display89
Changing time display89
Changing units of measure
in Control Display89
Changing wheels204
Charge current indicator
lamp83
CHECK button84
Check Control83
– "Check"84
Child's seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems58
Child-restraint systems58
Child-safety lock60
Chrome parts, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter117,118
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning windshield72
Climate comfort
windshield126
"Climate" for seat
heating52
"Clock"90
Clock81
– 12/24-hour mode89
– setting90
– setting time and date90
Closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10,14

Everything from A to Z
222 Defrosting windows105
– automatic climate
control105
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation,
automatic climate
control105
Defrosting windshield,
refer to Defrosting
windows105
"DELETE" for
navigation136,137
Destination address
– deleting137
– entering134
Destination for
navigation132
– selecting using voice142
– selecting via
information135
Destination guidance139
– changing route
specifications137
– continuing142
– displaying driving
route131
– distance and arrival86
– interrupting142
– interrupting voice
instructions141
– selecting new route140
– starting139
– terminating142
– volume of voice
instructions141
Destinations recently
driven to137
"Dest. input" for
navigation132
"Detour" for navigation141
Dialed numbers for
telephone180
Differential, break-in122
Digital clock81
Dimensions215
Dimmed interior mirror53
Dipstick, engine oil195
Directional indicators,
refer to Turn signals71Direction instruction, refer
to Voice instructions141
Directory, refer to
– Address book142
– Phone book179
Disc brakes123
Displacement, refer to
Engine specifications214
Display, refer to Control
Display18
Display direction,
altering140
Display elements12
Display illumination101
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Display of faults83
Displays, refer to Info
Display12
Disposal
– battery of remote
control37
– vehicle battery207
Distance86
– unit of measure89
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control75
Distance to destination86
Distance warning91
Door entry lighting102
Door keys34
Door lock38
DOT Quality Grades190
Draft-free ventilation106
Driving lamps, refer to
Parking lamps/
low beams100
Driving notes122
Driving stability control92
Driving through water,
flooding123
Driving time87
Dry air, refer to
A/C operation105
"DSC", vehicle94
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control93
– indicator lamp13
"DTC", vehicle93DTC Dynamic Traction
Control93
– indicator lamp13
"DVD"
– in audio mode148
– in DVD mode166
DVD changer165
– adjusting picture168
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– country codes166
– DVD controller166
– fast forward167
– fast reverse167
– freezing frame168
– searching for chapter168
– selecting a track167
– selecting DVD167
– selecting language168
– selecting picture
format168
– selecting subtitles168
– specific menu169
– starting166
– volume149
DVD multimedia changer,
refer to DVD changer165
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC94
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic destination
guidance, traffic
information during
destination guidance140
Dynamic Drive95
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC93
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC93
– indicator lamp13
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution93
EDC Electronic Damping
Control95
Editorial notice5

Everything from A to Z
224 "FM..."
– audio mode148
– radio152
FM, waveband152
Fog lamps101
– indicator lamp11
Footbrake, refer to
Driving notes123
Front airbags98
Front armrest115
Front fog lamps
– indicator lamp11
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating58
Fuel187
– average consumption86
– gauge86
– quality187
– volume217
Fuel filler door186
– releasing in the event of
an electrical defect186
Fuel level, refer to
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level gauge, refer to
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge86
Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy Control86
Fuel tank capacity217
"FULL MENU" in DVD
mode167,168
"Full Release",
Control Center24
Fuses207
G
Garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control112
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications187
Gear changes, refer to
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Gear indicator68
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment116Glass roof, electric,
convenience
operation36,38
Glove compartment115
GPS, refer to Navigation
system130
Grills, refer to
Ventilation106
Gross weight, refer to
Weights216
H
Handbrake64
– Automatic Hold65
– indicator lamp13
Hands-free mode177
Hands-free system177
Hazard warning flashers15
Head airbags98
Headlamp control,
automatic100
Headlamp cover, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Headlamp flasher71
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps100
– bulb replacement201
– care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Headlamp washer fluid
tank, capacity, refer to
Filling capacities217
Headlamp washer system
– cleaning headlamps72
– fluid tank73
– washer fluid73
Head Light, refer to
Adaptive Head Light101
Headphones25
Head restraints49
– front head restraints,
active49
Heated mirrors53
Heated rear window,
automatic climate
control104
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel54Heated windshield,
automatic climate
control105
Heating103
– exterior mirrors53
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heating and ventilation103
Heating while stopped105
Heavy cargo, refer to
Stowing cargo124
Height, refer to
Dimensions215
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel54
"Help", Control Center22
Help text on Control
Display22
High beams101
– bulb replacement202
– headlamp flasher101
– indicator lamp13
Highs, refer to Tone
settings150
High temperatures122
Highway137
Hills123
Holders for beverage
cans116
Home address142,143
Hood194
Horn11
Hydraulic Brake Assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic
Brake Control94
Hydraulic system,
brakes197
Hydroplaning123
I
Ice warning81
iDrive, refer to
Control Center17
Ignition62
Ignition key34
Ignition lock62
– with Comfort Access62
Illuminated vanity mirror54

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Imitation leather, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Independent ventilation
– entering switch-on
times110
– switching on and off110
"Indep. ventil",
independent
ventilation110
Index218
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags99
– alarm system42
– brakes13
– coolant temperature83
– DSC93
– engine temperature83
– fasten safety belt51
– Flat Tire Monitor96
– fog lamps101
– reserve86
Indicator and warning
lamps, overview13
"Individual", automatic
climate control108
Individual adjustments,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory56
Individual air
distribution108
Individual button
assignment17
– on steering wheel54
Inflation pressure, tires188
Inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor95
Info Display12
Info menu22
Information
– on country135
– on current position135
– on destination
location135
"Information" for
navigation135,136
Information on travel
direction, refer to Voice
instructions141Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags126
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display12
Instrument illumination,
refer to Instrument
lighting101
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10,14
Integrated universal remote
control112
Interesting destination136
Interior lamps102
– remote control36
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature53
Interior motion sensor43
– switching off43
Interior rearview mirror53
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked62
Intermittent operation,
wiper72
J
Jacking points for vehicle
jack205
Joystick, refer to Control
Center17
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting209
Jump-starting209
K
Keyless Go, refer to
Comfort Access37
Keyless opening and
closing, refer to
Comfort Access37
Key Memory56
Keys34
– adapter for spare key34
Kick-down69
Knock control187
L
Lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams100
Lamps and bulbs201
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Last dest." for
navigation136
"Last" for telephone180
LATCH child-restraint
fixing60
Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
LEDs light-emitting
diodes204
"Left"
– for seat heating52
– with the automatic climate
control107
Length, refer to
Dimensions215
Level control system97
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement203
Light alloy wheels, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes204
Lighter117,118
Lighter socket117
Lighting
– of instruments101
– of vehicle100
Lights on warning100
Light switch100
Limit87
"Limit", refer to Setting
speed limit88
"Limited Release",
Control Center24
Lists in Control Display19
Litter container115
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading, vehicle124
Location
– CD changer160
– DVD changer165
– navigation drive130
– telephone176,178

Everything from A to Z
226 "Location" for naviga-
tion135,142,143,144
Lock buttons, doors, refer
to Engaging locks39
Lock code178
Locking, vehicle
– from inside39
– from outside36
Locking without key, refer
to Comfort Access37
"LOGIC7" in audio
mode150
Longlife oils196
– specified engine oils196
Low beams100
– automatic100
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp83
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support48
Low-fuel warning light,
refer to Fuel gauge86
Lug bolts205
Luggage compartment
– Comfort Access37
– locking separately40
– opening, remote
control36
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid39
– opening from inside40
– opening from outside39
– remote control36
– volume216
Luggage compartment
lid39
– Comfort Access37
– emergency release, refer
to Manual
operation40,41
– indicator lamp83
– locking separately40
– manually unlocking39
– opening, remote
control36
– opening from inside40
– opening from outside39
– operation,
automatic36,41
– remote control36Luggage compartment
net42
Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack125
Luggage strap125
Lumbar support47,48
M
M+S tires, refer to
Winter tires193
Maintenance82
Maintenance System198
Make-up mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity
mirror54
"MANUAL" for radio153
Manual operation
– door lock38
– driver's door38
– glass roof, electric45
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for
automatic transmission
with Steptronic70
Manual release
– fuel filler door186
– luggage compartment
lid40
Manual station search153
Manufacturer5
Map
– changing scale27,135
– destination entry135
"Map dir. travel" for
navigation139,140
"Map facing N." for
navigation139,140
Map facing north139
Marking, tires190
Master key34
– with remote control34
Maximum cooling105
Maximum roof weight216
"Memo"90
Memo90
"Memorize", automatic
climate control108
"MEMORIZE" for radio154Memory, refer to
– Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory55
– Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory56
MENU button18
"MENU" for DVD mode169
"Menu name",
Control Center22
Menus, Control Display21
Microfilter, automatic
climate control108
Microphone for voice
command177
Mirrors53
– automatic curb
monitor56
– dimming feature53
– memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory55
– mirror heating53
Missed calls, on Control
Display181
"Missed" for telephone181
Mobile service182
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety5
Monitor
– refer to Control Center17
– refer to Control Center in
rear24
Most recent portable phone
numbers180
Multi-function steering
wheel10,16
Multi-function switch
– turn signals/headlamp
flasher71
– wiper system72
Multimedia monitor, refer to
Control Display18
Music track,
sampling158,161