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Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible. 
Display of the previously described 
malfunction on Canadian models.
Dynamic Drive 
The concept 
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and 
optimizes vehicle stability during cornering 
and evasive maneuvers. 
Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles 
form the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspen-
sion compliance adapts to suit driving con-
ditions, varying from performance-oriented 
during cornering to smooth and comfort-
oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in 
a straight line. 
The system assumes operational status 
each time you start the engine. 
Driving with Dynamic Drive 
During vehicle operation, the system con-
tinuously runs through closed-loop control 
cycles lasting only fractions of a second. 
Malfunction 
The warning lamp lights up, accom-
panied by a status message in the 
Check Control. Please take note of 
the additional information on the Control 
Display. A malfunction has occurred in the 
system. Have the system checked as soon 
as possible.
If the Dynamic Drive system switches 
off in response to malfunction, please 
remember to adapt your speed accord-
ingly, especially in curves. 
The suspension will be noticeably softer 
and the vehicle will display a greater ten-
dency to tilt during cornering and in cross-
winds. 
If a Check Control message stating that you 
should stop appears in addition to the red 
symbol, stop immediately and switch off 
the engine. In this case the oil level in the 
reservoir may have dropped below the min-imum, possibly owing to a leak in the 
hydraulic system. 
Please observe the additional instructions 
provided on the Control Display.< 
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control* 
The suspension responds to changes in 
factors such as road surface, or operating 
conditions such as steering and braking, by 
adapting to the new conditions within frac-
tions of a second. 
Two programs are available; they can be 
selected in the "Settings" menu. 
Comfort mode 
The Comfort mode is suitable for use 
throughout the vehicle's entire speed range 
and regardless of load. 
Sport program 
You should select the Sport program for 
consistently performance-oriented 
response from shock absorbers and steer-
ing. 
Flat Tire Monitor 
The concept 
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the 
inflation pressures in the four fitted tires as 
you drive. The system provides an alert 
whenever the inflation pressure drops sig-
nificantly in relation to the pressure another 
tire.  

Under the hood
196 1.5 liter. Do not fill beyond the upper mark 
on the dipstick. Excess oil can damage the 
engine. 
Adding engine oil
Wait until the level has dropped to just 
above the lower mark or a message 
appears in the Check Control before add-
ing oil. 
Store oil, grease etc., well out of the 
reach of children; always observe all 
warning labels on the containers.<
Specified engine oils 
The quality of the engine oil selected has 
critical significance for the operation and 
service life of an engine. BMW approves 
only specific oils after confirming their suit-
ability for use in its vehicles with extensive 
testing. 
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small 
amounts of another synthetic oil between 
oil changes. Use only oils with the API SH 
specification or higher. 
Ask your BMW center for details con-
cerning the specific BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils 
which have been approved.< 
You can also call BMW of North America 
at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this website: 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this informa-
tion. 
BMW engines are designed to oper-
ate without additives, and their use 
could even lead to damage in some 
cases.< 
Viscosity ratings 
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in 
SAE classes. 
The selection of the correct SAE class 
depends on the climatic conditions in the 
area where you typically drive your BMW. 
Approved oils are in SAE classes 
5W-40 and 5W-30.< 
These oils may be used for driving in all 
ambient temperatures.
Coolant 
Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-
tem when the engine is hot. Escaping 
coolant can cause burns.< 
Coolant consists of water and the addition 
of antifreeze and anticorrosion agent. Not 
all commercially available additives are 
suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW cen-
ter for suitable additives. 
Only use suitable additives, as other-
wise engine damage may result. The 
additives present a health hazard; observe 
the instructions on the containers.<
Always observe all applicable rules 
and regulations for environmental 
protection when disposing of used anti-
freeze and anticorrosion agents.< 
Checking coolant level 
1.The engine must be at ambient temper-
ature
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank 
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue 
turning to open 
3.The coolant level is correct when the 
coolant extends to between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the filler neck, refer 
to the diagram adjacent to the filler neck  

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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
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
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N
"Name" for navigation133
"Navigation"131
Navigation destination
– manual entry132
– selecting from the 
directory134
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive, 
location130
Navigation system130
– address book142
– adjusting volume27,141
– current position143
– destination entry132
– destination guidance in 
assistance window131
– destination list137
– displaying route139
– looking for interesting 
destination136
– manually entering 
destination address132
– navigation CD/DVD130
– new route140
– recent destinations136
– route list140
– selecting destination via 
information135
– selecting destination via 
map135
– selecting route 
criteria137
– starting destination 
guidance139
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance142
– terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance142
– voice instructions141
"Navi info.", function 
button54
Neck restraints, refer to 
Head restraints49
Nets125
"New route" for 
navigation140"Next"
– looking for interesting 
destinations136
– selecting destination via 
map135
"None Release", 
Control Center24
Notepad function28
Notepad of voice command 
system28
Nozzles, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Nylon rope210
O
OBD socket200
Octane numbers, refer to 
Fuel specifications187
Odometer81
– refer to Trip odometer81
Oil
– additives, refer to 
Diesel engine196
– dipstick195
– filling capacity217
– specified engine oils196
– viscosity ratings196
Oil change intervals, refer 
to Service requirement 
display82
Oil consumption195
Oil filter change217
Oil level195
– indicator lamp83
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp83
Oil sensor, indicator 
lamp83
Oil temperature83
"OK" for DVD mode169
Onboard computer refer to 
Control Center17
Onboard tool kit201
"On country" for 
navigation136
"1,2,3"179
"On location" for 
navigation135"On town/city" for 
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
– via door lock38
– with remote control35
Opening without key, refer 
to Comfort Access37
Oral note28
Outside air105
Outside air mode, 
automatic climate 
control105
Outside temperature 
display81
– changing unit of 
measure89
Overview
– operating principle10
– radio control148
P
Panic mode36
Park detent, refer to 
Transmission lockout69
Park Distance Control 
PDC91
Parking, vehicle64
Parking aid, refer to PDC 
Park Distance Control91
Parking brake64
– Automatic Hold65
– manual operation64
Parking lamps100
– bulb replacement202
Parking lamps/low 
beams100
"Parking lamps on!", 
vehicle85
Parking with Automatic 
Hold65
Parts and accessories, 
refer to Your individual 
vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function56
Pathway lighting100 

Everything from A to Z
230 Sampling, Scan
– CD158,161
– radio153
SAT, waveband155
"SCAN"
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Scan
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Scan, sampling
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Screen, refer to Control 
Display18
Screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit201
Searching for music track, 
CD158,161
Seat adjustment
– electric47,48
– electric, BMW sports 
seat48
Seats47
– heating52
– memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory55
"Seat temp." for seat 
heating52
Seat ventilation, refer to 
Active seat ventilation52
Securing cargo, refer to 
Loading125
Securing luggage125
Select functions17
Selecting audio source152
Selecting menu21
Selecting roaming23
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Selector lever interlock, 
refer to Shiftlock69
Selector-lever positions, 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic68Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance182
"Service", vehicle82
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models198
Service Interval Display, 
refer to Service 
requirement 
display82,198
Service Mobile, refer to 
Roadside Assistance182
Service requirement 
display82,198
"SET", refer to Setting 
speed limit88
"Set time 1", independent 
ventilation110
"Set time 2", independent 
ventilation110
Setting button, refer to 
Controller17
"Settings"
– comfort mode95
– Control Center24
– function button54
– Sport program95
Settings
– data and time90
– language89
– screen display22
– units of measure89
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
time110
Setting time and date90
Shifting, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Shiftlock, refer to Engaging 
selector lever position68
Short commands for voice 
command system29
Shortest route137
"Shortest route" for 
navigation137
Shoulder support48
Side airbags98Side-mounted turn signals, 
bulb replacement202
Side window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds113
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag118
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric44
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray117
Snow chains193
Socket, refer to Lighter 
socket117
Socket for onboard 
diagnosis200
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft 
closing39,40
Spare fuses207
Spare key34
– adapter34
Spare tire205
Special oils, refer to 
Specified engine oils196
Special washing program, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Specified engine oils196
Speed
– average86
– limit87
Speed-dependent 
volume150
Speed limit87
– "Limit"88
Speed limit "ON/OFF"88
Speedometer12
"Speed Vol." in audio 
mode150
Sport program
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
– vehicle95
Sports characteristic95
Sports seat48
Stability control, refer to
– Driving stability control93
– DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93