2005 BMW 760i turn signal

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1Roller sun blind for rear window*113
2Rear window safety switch44
3Power windows43
4Exterior mirrors53
5Parking brake64
6Parking lamps and low beams100
9Steering wheel16
10Info Display12
11Automatic transmission lever6812Ignition lock62
16Horn: the entire surface
20Fog lamps101
21Unlocking the engine hood194 7Instrument lighting101
8Turn signals71
High-beams,
headlamp flasher101
Computer85
Check Control83
Computer85
Standing lamps101
13Switching ignition on/off62
and starting engine63
14Windshield wipers72
Rain sensor72
15PDC Park Distance
Control
*91
17Steering wheel heater
*54
Steering wheel adjustment54
18Unlocking luggage
compartment40
19Programmable cruise
control73
Active cruise control
*75
Front fog lamps

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Indicator and warning
lamps
Technology that monitors itself
The indicator and warning lamps identified
by the
+ symbol are subjected to an oper-
ation check each time you switch on the
ignition or start the engine. They each light
up once for different periods of time.
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored
system, the corresponding lamp will either
fail to go out when the engine is started, or
it will come on again during normal driving.
Detailed information is provided on the
specified pages.
Fixed indicator and warning lamps
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light
up in different colors and combinations.
>Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
>Red and yellow:
Continue to drive; drive cautiously
>Yellow:
Have the system inspected at the earli-
est opportunity
or
for your information
>Green:
For your information
>Blue:
For your information.
Variable indicator and warning lamps
In the display 8 of the Info Display, addi-
tional indicator and warning lamps appear
when necessary. Observe the instructions
for action of the accompanying Check Con-
trol messages, also refer to page83. Please fasten safety belts
+51
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
+93
DTC Dynamic Traction Control93
ABS Antilock Brake System
+92
Brake system
+
With other warning lamps94,197
Warning lamp on Canadian models
With parking brake released66
With parking brake set64
Warning lamp on Canadian models
Automatic parking brake,
Automatic Hold
+65,66
Service Engine Soon +200
Indicator lamp on Canadian
models
Airbags
+98
Turn signals71
High beams/
headlamp flasher101
Front fog lamps101

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Malfunction
The remote control can be subjected to
malfunctions by local radio waves.
Should the remote control fail to operate
owing to interference of this kind, the vehi-
cle can be opened and closed via the door
lock with the integrated key.
When it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is
discharged. Use this remote control during
an extended drive; this will recharge the
battery, refer to page34.
Comfort Access*
Carry the remote control on your person if
you want to use the Comfort Access.
Unlocking
>Pull a door handle or
>press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid.
Only the door of the door handle you
have pulled is opened.
You unlock the other doors from the inside
using the central locking system button,
refer to page38.<
Locking and securing
With the driver's door closed, press a door
handle.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
If a remote control is detected in the
interior, the vehicle is unlocked again
or not locked in the first place.<
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page39.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
If a remote control is detected in the lug-
gage compartment after the luggage com-partment lid has been closed, the luggage
compartment lid opens again.<
Changing battery
Replace the battery if it is no longer possi-
ble to unlock or lock the vehicle.
1.Take the key out of the remote control,
refer to page34
2.Press in the detent, refer to arrow1,
e.g. with the key
3.Remove the cover of the battery com-
partment, refer to arrow2
4.Insert a battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards
5.Press the cover to close it.
Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your BMW center.<
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communi-
cation Commission regulations. Operation
is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Opening and closing
38 Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.<
Using key
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock
unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks all of
the remaining doors, the luggage compart-
ment lid and the fuel filler door.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the
windows and the glass roof from the
driver's door lock.
>To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
'Unlock' position and hold it there
>To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
'Lock' position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to
b e su r e th at n o on e is i nj ur e d. R ele as-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If an electrical defect occurs, you can
unlock or lock the driver's door with the key
in the end positions of the door lock.
Opening and closing:
from inside
You can operate the central locking system
with this button when the driver's door is
closed. The doors and luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked or locked
only. The anti-theft alarm system is not
activated.
Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked
to allow refueling.
If the remote control, refer to page 36,
or Comfort Access, refer to page37,
have been used to unlock only the driver's
door and you press the button when
the driver's door is open, the other doors,
the luggage compartment lid, and the fuel
filler door are unlocked.
If the driver's door is closed, pressing
the button locks it.<
You can also have the system pro-
grammed to activate the central lock-
ing system automatically whenever the
vehicle is set in motion, or when a specific
interval elapses after it is unlocked, pro-
vided that neither the doors nor the lug-
gage compartment lid are opened in the
meantime. This can be adjusted to be key-
specific.<
Unlocking and opening doors
>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the release handle
above the armrest or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.

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Releasing
1.Use the vehicle key to release the cover
panel beneath the instrument panel by
turning the lock counterclockwise, then
fold down the cover
2.Pull out the release lever with the loop1
until it locks into place: the transmission
lockout is unlocked.
Re-engage the transmission lockout
after parking the vehicle at its destina-
tion. Otherwise there is a danger that the
vehicle could start to roll if parked on a
steep slope.<
Locking again
1.Disengage the release lever by pressing
it together with the red detent lever,
arrow 2.Guide the release lever all the way back
into its original position – the transmis-
sion lockout is again engaged
3.Fold up and lock the cover panel again.
Now – and not before – the key may be
removed.
Once the transmission lockout has
been re-engaged, the warning in the
Check Control should disappear, and the
symbol in the Info Display should change
from N to P. Should this fail to happen,
there is a danger that the vehicle could start
to roll.<
Information on jump-starting and towing
begins on page209.
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Turn signals
Using turn signals
Move the lever beyond the resistance
point. It then returns to the center position
when released. Press the lever up to the
resistance point to switch off the turn sig-
nals.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever up to but not beyond the
resistance point. It then returns to the cen-
ter position when released.
If the flashing of the indicator lamp and the
ticking from the relay are both faster than
usual, this indicates that one of the bulbs is

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72 defective; if a trailer is attached, this could
also indicate that one of its turn signal
bulbs is defective.
Wiper system
1Standard wiper speed: briefly press
once.
Fast wipe: briefly press twice
2To switch off wipers or for brief wipe
3To activate/deactivate rain sensor
4To clean windshield and headlamps
5To adjust rain sensor sensitivity level
The lever automatically returns to its
initial position when released.<
1 Standard wiper speed
The system automatically reverts to opera-
tion in the intermittent mode whenever the
vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
You can also select this position by press-
ing the lever upward beyond the resistance
point.
The system automatically reverts to opera-
tion in the standard wipe mode whenever
the vehicle is stationary.
4 Cleaning windshield
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a
brief period.
Headlamp washers
Each fifth time you press into position 4 to
clean the windshield while the headlamps
are on.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could
be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a
washer fluid antifreeze, refer to page73.
Avoid activating the washer when the res-
ervoir is empty, as damage to the pump
could result.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles and the
windshield itself in the area around the wip-
ers are heated automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Rain sensor
The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Briefly press the button as of ignition in
radio mode. The indicator lamp comes on.
The wipers will always respond by com-
pleting at least one sweep of the wind-
shield.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the serrated dial 5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Briefly press the button again. The indicator
lamp goes out.

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Service requirement display
Info Display screen contents
The distance/period remaining until your
next service briefly appears when you
switch on the ignition.
The Info Display immediately
switches to its computer mode when
you press one of the two buttons in the turn
signal lever, refer to page85.<
Control Display
You can view additional information on ser-
vice and maintenance procedures by
selecting the "Car data" menu.
1.Select and confirm your
selection
2.Select "Service" and confirm your
selection 3.The display shows a list of selected ser-
vice and maintenance procedures, as
well as legally-mandated inspections.
Red sectors
The service deadline has already passed.
Yellow sectors
The deadline for service or a legally-man-
dated inspection is approaching. Please
contact your BMW center for an appoint-
ment.
Green sectors
No service is currently required. If you
desire, certain maintenance operations can
be carried out at the next service at the
customer's request.
You can request more detailed information
on every entry.
Turn the controller to scroll through the list,
then confirm the selected entry.
Select and confirm your selection or
turn the controller to exit the list.
Confirm to hide the display.
The service requirement display does
not continue counting down to the
next service during periods when the vehi-
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or the battery switch OFF.
Please remember that brake fluid should be
changed every two years at the latest, even
if the display does not yet indicate that ser-
vice is required, refer to page197.
This same precaution applies to all of the
other service and maintenance operations
scheduled according to periodic inter-
vals.<
Displaying and entering dates for
legally-mandated emission and
vehicle inspections
1.Select "Emissions inspection" or "State
inspection" and confirm your selection
2.Turn the controller to select date input
3.Confirm the inspection date. The first
part of the date entry is activated –
here month.
>Turn to reset
>Press to store and move to the next
entry – here year.
The system applies the date the last
time you store your entry
4.Press the controller to select "CON-
FIRM".
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the date and time in the
Control Center, refer to page90.<
Info Display screen contents
If the deadline for your next emissions or
state vehicle inspection is approaching, the
remaining distance and time will appear
briefly when you switch on the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine
your vehicle's current service require-
ments by reading out the data stored in the
vehicle's key.<
Check Control
Messages and indicator lamps in
Info Display
Messages and faults in systems appear in
text form accompanied by an indicator
lamp symbol. The alert is accompanied by
a gong. Messages disappear again auto-
matically if no faults are present.
Reports are assigned one of two priority
ratings:
Priority 1:
These status messages and malfunction
reports are signaled by a gong. Simulta-
neous defects will be displayed consecu-
tively. These messages cannot be deleted,
and they remain on the display until the