2005 BMW 760i center console

Practical interior accessories
116 and then retain the key in your possession
while handing over only the remote control
when leaving the vehicle for valet parking
etc., refer to page34; this prevents unau-
thorized access to the luggage and front
storage compartments.<
Ventilating storage compartment in
front armrest
You can use the serrated dial in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate
control setting, the temperature
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 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 to occupants
during braking or evasive maneuvers.<
Beverage holders
Front
Below the sliding covers.
Do not place glass containers in the
beverage holders, as otherwise there
is a danger of injury in an accident.<
Rear
In the front of the rear seat cushion's
center.
Briefly press to open; slide back to close.

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
153Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
2.Select "MANUAL" and confirm your
selection.
Manual search
1.Select the frequency display and con-
firm your selection
2.Turn the controller to set the frequency
manually
3.Press the controller to confirm your
entry.
Next station
Select the desired direction and con-
firm your selection.
The scan mode begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The scan mode is stopped as soon as a
station is found.
The frequency is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
The system switches to the next station.
Listening to sample and selecting,
Scan
The automatic scan search feature auto-
matically plays a brief sample from each
station in the selected waveband.
1.Select "SCAN" and confirm your selec-
tion.
Station search starts
2.To select a station, confirm "SCAN" a
second time.
This cancels the scan function, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons in center console
Scanning
Extended pressure.
The scan mode begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The scan mode is stopped as soon as a
station is found.
The frequency of the station appears in the
bottom status line, refer to page23.
Next station
Press to select the desired direction.
The system switches to the next station.
Storing and retrieving
a station
Memory locations
Your radio can store 36 stations:
>You can store as many as 18 stations in
the FM waveband
>You can store up to 18 stations in the
AM waveband.
Each time you confirm "AM..." the
system alternately switches between
the AM waveband and the "Autostore"
mode.
Each time you confirm "FM...", the system
alternately switches between "Memorized
Stations" and the "Autostore" mode.< 1.{Radio}
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.
1.{Radio}
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.

BMW Assist
182
BMW Assist
To avoid posing an unnecessary haz-
ard, both to your own vehicle's occu-
pants and to other road users, only make
entries with the vehicle stationary.<
Requirements
If the following requirements are met, you
can call up BMW Assist:
>Telephone is connected and switched
on
>The lock code has been entered
>The mobile communications network is
available
>GPS reception for transmission of the
data is ensured.
The position of the vehicle can influ-
ence the mobile communications/
GPS reception. As a rule, mobile communi-
cations/GPS reception is only possible
under a clear sky.
When vehicle data is exchanged with the
BMW Service Center, a corresponding
message appears on the Control Display.<
Roadside Assistance of the
BMW Group
Here, you can automatically dial the num-
ber of the Roadside Assistance of the BMW
Group, your BMW center or BMW Cus-
tomer Relations.
To contact Roadside Assistance, for exam-
ple in the event of a breakdown:
1.Select "BMW Assist" and confirm your
selection
2.Select "BMW Services" and confirm
your selection
3.Select "Roadside Assistance" and con-
firm your selection.
The current vehicle position is dis-
played4.Select "ACTIVATE" and confirm your
selection.
The data of your vehicle is transmitted
to BMW center.
The BMW center forwards the current vehi-
cle position and the customer profile and
other vehicle data to the relevant Roadside
Assistance service.
To speak to your BMW center or BMW
Customer Relations your portable phone
must be connected to the cradle in the cen-
ter console. A voice connection will be
established.
For technical reasons, the emergency
call cannot be guaranteed under
unfavorable conditions.<
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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