
Everything under control
86 >Energy Control/
current fuel consumption86 
>Average fuel consumption86 
>Average speed86 
>Time of arrival87. 
Maintain pressure on button1 to can-
cel the display from the computer. 
Briefly press the button again to return to 
the last display. 
It will not be possible to cancel the display 
if the fuel level has fallen into the reserve 
range or if a Check Control status report is 
currently on the screen. 
Briefly press the button again to view the 
last display.< 
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge mode appears automati-
cally once the fuel level falls into the 
reserve range. At the same time, the words 
"Fuel reserve" appear. The tank still con-
tains approx. 2.6 gallons/10 liters of fuel. 
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are 
driving in mountainous areas, for example, 
the indicator may fluctuate slightly. 
It will not be possible to cancel the 
computer display once the fuel level 
drops into the reserve range. However, you 
can still request a display of the travel 
range. Computer, refer to page85.< 
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 23.2 gallons/
88 liters. You can find information on refu-
eling on page186.
Refuel well before the tank is empty, 
as otherwise engine functions will not 
be ensured and damage can occur if you 
drive down to the last drop.< 
Cruising range 
Displays the estimated cruising range avail-
able with the remaining fuel. The fuel level 
is measured and the range is calculated 
taking the driving style over the last 
20 miles/30 km into account.
Always refuel as soon as possible 
once your range falls to below 
30 miles/50 km, as otherwise engine func-tions are not ensured and damage can 
occur.< 
Refueling is only registered by the com-
puter for fuel amounts above approx. 
1.3 gallons/5 liters. 
Remaining distance 
When you enter a destination in the naviga-
tion system or manually enter a distance in 
the computer prior to departure, the system 
can also display the distance remaining to 
your destination, refer to page132 or87. 
The system automatically applies the dis-
tance to your destination using the route 
recommended by the navigation system. 
When you enter a destination in the 
navigation system, any manual entries 
will be overwritten no later than once 
1,640 ft/500 meters of the calculated dis-
tance have elapsed.< 
Energy Control/
current fuel consumption 
Shows the current fuel consumption. This 
allows you to see whether your current 
driving style is conducive to fuel economy 
with minimum exhaust emissions. 
Average fuel consumption 
The average fuel consumption is calculated 
for the time during which the engine is run-
ning. 
You can use the Control Display to view 
your fuel consumption rate over two differ-
ent distances, refer to Computer or Trip 
computer. 
Average speed 
Periods with the vehicle parked and the 
engine off are not included in the calcula-
tions of average speed. 
Reset average speed: Press button2 in the 
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds. 

Using the phone in your vehicle
174
Using the phone in your vehicle
Safety notice
A car phone can provide many services, in 
an emergency even initiating a lifesaving 
rescue. However, bear the following in 
mind:
Adjustments
To avoid posing an unnecessary haz-
ard due to inattention, both to your 
own vehicle's occupants and to other road 
users: never attempt to use the controls or 
make entries unless traffic and road condi-
tions allow.<
Using the phone in your vehicle
Using a portable phone to make and 
receive calls while driving is now ille-
gal in virtually every country in the world. 
Always use your hands-free system, or 
stop your vehicle in an area where you will 
not pose a safety hazard to other road 
users and switch the engine off.<
Antenna 
When using the phone, ensure that all 
persons in the area are at least 20 in/
50 cm from the antenna. Never use your 
BMW portable phone if the antenna is dam-
aged. Contact between your skin and a 
damaged antenna can result in minor 
burns.
I f  t h e  a n t e n n a  i s  d a m a g e d ,  h a v e  i t  r e p l a c e d  
immediately.<
Special environmental conditions
Do not use your phone within a 
garage, or near an open hood. The air 
in these areas could contain fuel vapors, 
and the portable phone might generate 
sparks that could result in burns.
This same precaution applies to opening 
luggage compartment lids on vehicles 
equipped for operation using natural gas or 
hydrogen, and to all vehicles with luggage 
compartment-mounted batteries.Always switch off your BMW portable 
phone in areas where blasting work is 
being conducted with explosives. The 
phone signals could potentially act as a 
high-frequency transmitter and set off 
explosions.
Always switch off your BMW portable 
phone in areas where an increased explo-
sion danger is present. This category 
includes filling stations along with fuel and 
chemical storage depots, etc., and all areas 
in which the air can contain fuel, chemicals 
or metal particles. Under these conditions, 
your BMW portable phone could conceiv-
ably generate sparks that could lead to a 
fire or explosion. Always observe all legal 
regulations governing the use of portable 
phones in the vicinity of filling stations, 
chemical factories and other areas where 
an explosion potential exists. 
Never use the BMW portable phone in hos-
pitals, care centers or at other locations 
where medical equipment may be in oper-
ation, such as accident sites, etc.
Your wireless service provider can furnish 
you with more detailed information on legal 
regulations governing the use of your 
phone.<
Medical equipment
Portable phones can generate inter-
ference capable of preventing hearing 
aids and cardiac pacemakers from operat-
ing correctly. If you or any occupant of the 
vehicle use such equipment, consult a phy-
sician or the manufacturer of the equip-
ment to determine whether it is adequately 
shielded against high-frequency energy. 
Persons with cardiac pacemakers should 
bear the following in mind:
Always hold the switched-on BMW porta-
ble phone more than 6 in/15 cm away from 
the cardiac pacemaker. 
Do not carry the BMW portable phone in 
your breast pocket. 
Use the ear on the opposite side of the car-
diac pacemaker to reduce the likelihood of  

Refueling
186
Refueling 
Fuel filler door 
Always switch off the engine before 
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be 
filled into the tank and a message will 
appear in the Check Control.< 
To open and close: briefly press the rear 
edge of the fuel filler door. 
Manual release 
In the event of an electrical defect in the 
system, you can release the fuel filler door 
manually: 
1.Lift the handle to remove the cover 
panel on the right side of the luggage 
compartment 
2.Take the button with the fuel pump 
symbol from the bracket and pull it to 
unlock the fuel filler door. 
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling 
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in 
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these 
containers can leak, cause an explosion, 
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.< 
Simple and environmentally friendly 
When handling fuels always observe 
any safety guidelines posted at the 
filling station.< 
Put the filler cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler door. 
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler 
nozzle during refueling 
>results in premature pump shutoff 
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the 
fuel-vapor recovery system. 
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle 
clicks off the first time. 
Closing fuel filler cap
Close the filler cap carefully after refu-
eling, continuing until you hear the 
detent engage. While closing, be sure not 
to squeeze the strap which is fastened to 
the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate 
a message
* in the Check Control.< 
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 23.2 US gallons/88 liters, including 
the reserve capacity of approx. 2.6 gallons/
10 liters. 
Never attempt to continue driving 
until the tank is completely empty, as 
engine functions could be affected, and the 
vehicle could sustain damage as a result.<  

Rules and regulations
200
Rules and regulations 
California laws 
Proposition 65 Warning 
California laws require us to issue the fol-
lowing warning: 
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of 
automobile components and parts, 
including components found in the interior 
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of California 
to cause cancer and birth defects and 
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of California 
to cause cancer and birth defects or other 
reproductive harm. 
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds. 
Wash your hands after handling. 
Used engine oil contains chemicals that 
have caused cancer in laboratory animals. 
Always protect your skin by washing thor-
oughly with soap and water.< 
Event Data Recorders 
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or 
more sensing and diagnostic modules or a 
recording device capable of recording or 
transmitting certain vehicle data or infor-
mation. In addition, if you have a Subscrip-
tion Service Agreement for the BMW Assist 
system, certain vehicle information may be 
transmitted or recorded in order to provide 
such services.
OBD socket 
The Onboard Diagnostic OBD interface 
socket is located on the left of the driver's 
side under the instrument panel and under 
a cover.
The cover has the letters OBD on it. 
The purpose of the OBD system is to 
ensure proper operation of the emission 
control system for the vehicle's lifetime. 
The system monitors emission-related 
components and systems for deterioration 
and malfunction. 
The warning lamp lights up. 
Worsening of the exhaust emission 
values. Have the vehicle checked 
as soon as possible. 
Display of the previously described 
malfunction on Canadian models.
When the fuel filler cap is not properly 
tightened, the OBD system can 
detect the vapor leak and the indicator 
lamp will light up. If the filler cap is subse-
quently tightened, the indicator lamp 
should go out within a few days.<  

Reference 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Capacities 
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 23.3/88
approx. 2.6/10 Fuel specification: page187
Windshield and headlight 
washer system quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0
For details: page73
Engine with oil filter change
745i, 745Li
760i, 760Liquarts/liters
quarts/liters8.5/8.0
9.0/8.5BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
Specifications: page196 

Everything from A to Z
218
Everything from A to Z 
Index 
A
A/C operation
– automatic climate 
control105
"ABC..." for navigation132
ABS Antilock Brake 
System92
– indicator lamp13
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control75
"ACCEPT" for 
navigation137,143
Accepting call
– automatic177
– during a call179
Accessories, refer to Your 
individual vehicle5
Accident, refer to
– Giving and receiving 
assistance209
– Roadside Assistance182
"ACTIVATE", 
BMW Assist182
Activated-charcoal 
filter108
Active cruise control75
– malfunction80
Active head restraints, 
front49
Active seat53
Active seat ventilation52
Adapter for spare key35
Adaptive Head Light101
Address
– deleting143
– displaying142
– entering143
– storing142
– storing current 
position143
"Address book" for 
navigation142
Adjust cooling capacity of 
rear air conditioner109Adjusting interior 
temperature105
Adjusting seats47
Air, drying, refer to 
A/C operation105
Airbags98
– indicator lamp13
– safe sitting position46
Air conditioner in the 
rear109
Air conditioner mode105
Air conditioning in rear109
Air conditioning while 
parked110
Air distribution
– automatic climate 
control104,107
– individual108
Airing, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Air jets, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure188
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated air105
Air supply
– automatic climate 
control105
– rear air conditioner109
Air vents, refer to 
Ventilation106
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications187
Alarm system42
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms43
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires193
Altering stretch of road140
Alternate route, refer to 
Detour140
"AM..."
– audio mode148
– radio152,154AM waveband152
"ANGLE" for 
DVD mode169
Antenna174
Antenna for portable 
phone174
Antifreeze
– coolant196
– washer fluid73
Antilock Brake System ABS
– indicator lamp13
Anti-theft alarm system35
– refer to Alarm system42
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass roof, electric45
– power windows44
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest115,118
"Arrow display" for 
navigation139,140
Arrow display for 
navigation140
"AS ADDRESS", navigation
– creating directory142
– current position143
– destination entry133
– destination list137
– home address142
– recent destinations136
"AS DEST.", navigation
– recent destinations136
Ashtray117
– front117
– rear117
Assist182
Assistance system, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Assistance window
– help texts22
– refer to Control Center22
– status lines23
AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air 
control105 

Reference 221
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Coin holder, refer to 
Storage 
compartments115
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine63
"Color" in TV mode164
Comfort Access37
– changing battery37
– observe in the car 
wash122
Comfort features14
Comfort mode, vehicle95
Comfort seat47
– in rear48
Comfort starting, refer to 
Starting engine63
"Comm.", 
Control Center24
Compact Disc, refer to
– CD changer160
– CD player158
Compartments, refer to 
Storage 
compartments115
Computer85
– "BC"87
– Control Display screen 
contents87
Condensation, refer to 
A/C operation122
Condition Based Service 
CBS198
Configuring adjustments56
"CONFIRM", vehicle83
Connecting a car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Lighter 
socket117
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption86
Consumption display, 
refer to
– Control Display screen 
contents87
– Fuel gauge85
Contents3
"Contrast" in TV mode164
Contrast in TV mode164Control Center17
– adjusting the 
brightness90
– assistance window22
– automatic climate 
control107
– changing menu page19
– changing settings89
– confirming selection or 
entry18
– display, menus21
– displaying help text22
– language selection89
– lists19
– menu item selection18
– menus21
– rear24
– selecting units of measure 
and display format89
– setting time and date90
– status lines23
– symbols20
– symbols and lists19
Control Display18
– rear24
Controller, refer to 
Control Center17
Controls10,14
– refer to Cockpit10,14
Convenience operation
– from inside38
– from outside36,38
– glass roof, electric36,38
– windows36,38
Coolant196
– indicator lamp83
– level196
– temperature gauge83
Cooler, refer to Rear 
cooler114
Cooling
– maximum105,109
– refer to Temperature105
Cooling system196
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC92
Creating voice address 
book143Cruise control73,75
– indicator lamp11
– multi-function steering 
wheel11
Cruising range86
Cup holder, refer to 
Beverage holders116
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights216
Current fuel 
consumption86
Current position
– correcting143
– displaying143
– entering143
– storing143
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
specifications214
D
Dashboard10,14
Data214
– dimensions215
– engine214
– filling capacities217
– technical214
– weights216
"Date"90
Date90
– changing90
– display format89
– displaying90
Daytime driving lamps100
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control94
– indicator lamp13
Defect
– door lock38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid41
Defective lamp201
Defroster
– rear window104
– windshield105
Defrosting position, refer to 
Defrosting windows105 

Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Electrical defect
– door lock38
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment54
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC95
Electronic Stability 
Program ESP, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Electronic toll collection 
device, refer to 
Entry/pass tags126
Emergency actuation, refer 
to Manual operation
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Emergency call177
– dialing phone number178
– with emergency call 
button177
Emergency release of 
luggage compartment lid 
from luggage 
compartment's interior41
Emergency services, refer 
to Roadside 
Assistance182
"Emissions inspection", 
vehicle83
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control86
Energy Control86
Engaging locks from 
inside39Engine
– break-in122
– data214
– indicator lamp13
– speed214
– starting63
– switching off63
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant196
Engine oil195
– filling capacity217
– indicator/warning lamp83
– specified engine oils196
Engine oil level195
Engine oil pressure83
Engine oil sensor83
Engine output, refer to 
Engine specifications214
Engine specifications214
Engine speed214
Entering country133
Entering house number134
Entering intersection134
Entering street134
Entering switch-on time of 
independent ventilation 
system110
"Entertainm.", 
Control Center24
"Entertainment" in audio 
mode148
Entry/pass tags126
Entry map for current 
position and 
destination132
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to 
Energy Control86
Equalizer150
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Exhaust system, refer to 
High temperatures122
Exterior mirrors53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
"Extra"
– rear air conditioning109
– rear cooler114F
"Fader" in audio mode150
Failure messages13
– refer to Check Control83
Failure of a current 
consumer207
False alarm, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms43
Fan, refer to Air supply105
Fasten safety belt51
Fastest route137
"Fastest route" for 
navigation137
Fast forward
– CD159,162
– DVD167
Fault displays, refer to 
Check Control83
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal 
filter108
Fine wood, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit209
First-aid kit209
Fittings for tow-starting and 
towing210
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight115
Flat tire206
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– refer to Tire condition191
– run-flat tires206
– spare tire205
Flat Tire Monitor95
– indicator lamp96
Flooding, refer to Driving 
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Floor mat, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure