2005 BMW 760Li Temperature high

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Fuel specification
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline,
minimum octane rating: 91
Minimum octane rating corresponds to the
Anti Knock Index AKI and is determined
according to the so-called (R+M)/2
method.
Do not use leaded gasoline, as other-
wise the lambda probe and catalytic
converter will be permanently damaged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant
differences in fuel quality: volatility, compo-
sition, additives, etc., among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. Fuels containing up to and includ-
ing 10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight, that is,
15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an equiv-
alent amount of co-solvent, will not void the
applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may
result in drivability, starting and stall-
ing problems, especially under certain
environmental conditions such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the
fuel you are using, we recommend that you
respond by switching to a recognized high-
quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-
nance.<

Wheels and tires
190
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of
the tire makes it easier to identify and
choose the right tires.
Tire size
Speed rating
Q = up to 105 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the U.S. Department of Transport.
DOT code:
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is indicated
on the sidewall:
DOT ... 0904 indicates that the tire was
manufactured in the 9th week of 2004.
BMW recommends that you replace all
tires – including the spare – after a maxi-mum of 6 years, even though the tires may
have a theoretical service life of up to 10
years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.<
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one-half, 1γ, times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.< e.g.
Nominal width
in mm
Cross-sectional
relationship in Ξ
Radial tire code
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not for ZR tires
Speed rating,
before R on ZR tires
245/45 R19104H
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire makes
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 0904

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Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest,
B and C, representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor lab-
oratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.<
RSC: run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the
side of the tire, refer to page192.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for treadwear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects
lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Tire tread
The tread depth should not drop below
εin/3 mm, although, for example, Euro-
pean legislation only specifies a minimum
tread depth of κ/ΦΚin/1.6 mm. At tread
depths below εin/3 mm, there is an
increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of water are
present on the road surface.
As winter tires display a noticeable loss in
their ability to cope with cold-weather driv-
ing conditions once the tread wears to
below κ/Κin/4 mm, to ensure continued
safety you should always have such tires
replaced.
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base,
refer to arrow, are distributed over the tire's
circumference and are marked on the side
of the tire with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator.
These indicators signal at a tread depth of
κ/ΦΚin/1.6 mm that the legally permitted
wear limit has been reached.
Wheel/tire damage
Due to low-profile tires, please note
that wheels, tires and suspension
parts are more susceptible to road hazard
and consequential damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during
normal vehicle operation can indicate tire
failure or some other vehicle defect. This
can, for example, be caused by driving over
curbs. These kinds of problems may also
be signaled by other changes in vehicle
response, such as a strong tendency to pull
to the left or right.
In these cases reduce speed immediately.
Drive carefully to the next BMW center or
tire dealer, or have the vehicle towed to one
of these locations if necessary.
Tire damage, extending to sudden and
complete loss of pressure in extreme
cases, can pose a potentially lethal safety
hazard for the vehicle's occupants and
other road users alike.<

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

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

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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

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

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Standing lamps101
– bulb replacement202
Start/Stop button62
Starting, refer to Starting
engine63
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting209
Starting engine63
Starting problems
– jump-starting209
– temperature63
Start menu18
Station, refer to Radio152
Status lines in Control
Center23
Steering wheel16
– adjustment54
– adjustment, automatic54
– heater54
– individual button
assignment54
– memory55
– with multi-function
buttons16
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode70
Stopwatch
– intermediate time88
– starting and stopping88
Storage, tires193
Storage
compartments115,116
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment42
Storing current
position143
Storing desired speeds,
refer to Programmable
cruise control74
Storing destination per
voice142
Storing numbers, refer to
Phone book179
Storing programs, TV163
Storing seat adjustment55Storing sitting position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory55
Storing stations, radio153
Storing vehicle, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Straps, refer to
Loading124
"SUBTITLE" for DVD
mode169
Summer tires, refer to
Wheels and tires188
Sun blinds113
Sun visors113
Surface ice, refer to
Ice warning81
Switches, refer to
Cockpit10,14
Switch for battery207
Switching air conditioner
mode on and off
manually105
Switching between
calls179
Switching navigation voice
instructions on/off141
Switching off engine63
Switching off portable
phone178
Switching on
– audio149
– CD changer160
– CD player158
– DVD changer166
– portable phone178
– radio152
– TV163
"Switch. time 1",
independent
ventilation111
"Switch. time 2",
independent
ventilation111
Symbols,
Control Center19T
Tachometer81
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement203
Taking time, refer to
Stopwatch88
Tank contents, refer to
Fuel tank capacity217
Target cursor for
navigation135
Technical data214
Technical modifications5
Telephone174
– accepting calls16,176
– dialing phone number178
– entering lock code178
– hands-free mode177
– phone book179
– redialing180
– switching off176,178
– Top 8180
Television, refer to TV163
Temperature122
– automatic climate
control105
– changing unit of
measure89
Temperature display
– ice warning81
– interior temperature105
– outside temperature81
– setting units89
Tempomat, refer to
– Cruise control75
– Programmable cruise
control73
The right tires192
Thigh support
adjustment47
Third brake lamp
– bulb replacement203
– refer to Brake lamps203
Three-point belt51
Through loading
system118
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts205
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control43
– switching off43