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EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution 
EBV controls the brake system's applica-
tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure 
stable deceleration. 
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 
The system optimizes vehicle stability dur-
ing acceleration and when starting from a 
full stop, as well as optimizing traction. 
The system recognizes any tendency for 
the vehicle to assume an unstable attitude 
such as oversteer or understeer; it then 
counteracts this tendency with a combina-
tion of graduated reductions in engine 
torque and selective braking intervention at 
individual wheels. DSC provides optimized 
stability within the limits defined by the 
laws of physics. 
The DSC is operational every time you start 
the engine. DSC contains the functions 
DTC Dynamic Traction Control and DBC 
Dynamic Brake Control. 
Indicator lamp 
The indicator lamp goes out shortly 
after the engine starts. 
The indicator lamp flashes: 
DSC controls the drive and braking forces. 
The indicator lamp stays lit: 
DSC has been switched off using the Con-
trol Center. 
Activating DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control 
In particular driving situations, in deep 
snow, for example, DTC ensures the maxi-
mum forward momentum. The gain in for-
ward momentum in these situations 
involves a reduction in vehicle stability. 
DTC is active up to 45 mph/70 km/h.You may find it useful to briefly activate 
DTC under the following special circum-
stances: 
>When rocking the vehicle and starting 
off in deep snow or on loose road sur-
faces 
>When ascending snow-covered hills, 
and when driving in deep or on hard-
packed snow 
>When driving with snow chains. 
Select "Settings". Select "DTC" and con-
firm your selection. DTC is now activated. 
The DTC indicator lamp in the Info Display 
lights up permanently. 
When DTC is active, DSC provides 
only limited system response up to a 
speed of approximately 45 mph/70 km/h. 
Intervention for stability enhancement is 
reduced.< 
Deactivating DTC again 
Select "Settings". Select "DTC" and con-
firm your selection. DTC is now deacti-
vated. The DTC indicator lamp in the Info 
Display goes out. DSC is once again avail-
able without restriction. 

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Switching off DSC 
Select "Settings". Select "DSC" and con-
firm your selection. DSC is deactivated. 
The indicator lamp in the Info Display 
remains on continuously. 
Deactivating DSC automatically deacti-
vates DTC as well. The systems for 
enhancing stability and traction are deacti-
vated, and there is no active braking inter-
vention or torque control. 
A status report appears in the Check Con-
trol. Please take note of the additional infor-
mation on the Control Display. 
To maintain optimized stability, drive 
with the system on whenever possi-
ble.< 
Reactivating DSC
Select "Settings". Select "DSC" and con-
firm your selection. DSC is now activated. 
The indicator lamp in the Info Display goes 
out. 
The laws of physics cannot be 
repealed, even with DSC. An appro-
priate driving style always remains the 
responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the 
additional safety margin provided by the 
system as an excuse for taking unneces-
sary risks. 
When DTC is active, DSC provides only 
limited system response up to a speed of 
approximately 45 mph/70 km/h. Interven-
tion for stability enhancement is reduced. 
Do not make any modifications to the DSC 
system. Never allow anyone other than 
authorized professional technicians to 
carry out service or repairs on the DSC sys-
tem.< 
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this 
system automatically produces the maxi-
mum braking force boost and thus helps to 
achieve the shortest possible braking dis-
tance during panic stops. This system 
exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. 
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake 
pedal for the duration of the brake applica-
tion. When the brake pedal is released, the 
DBC is deactivated. 
Malfunction in vehicle stability 
control systems 
The brake system warning lamp 
lights up in red, appearing together 
with the indicator lamps for ABS 
and DSC. A status report appears in 
the Check Control. Please take note 
of the additional information on the 
Control Display. Driving stability 
control and ABS have failed. Con-
ventional braking efficiency remains avail-
able without limitations.
While you may continue, you should 
remember to proceed cautiously and drive 
defensively while avoiding full brake appli-
cations. Have the system checked as soon 
as possible. 
Display of the previously described 
malfunction on Canadian models.
The DSC warning lamp lights up. 
DSC and DTC have failed. Their sta-
bilizing interventions are no longer 
available. The vehicle will remain com-
pletely operational, however, without DSC. 
Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible. 
The brake system warning lamp 
lights up yellow and a message 
appears in the Check Control. 
Please take note of the additional informa-
tion on the Control Display. DBC has failed.  

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Grasp the handle in the upper panel and 
fold it down. 
Undo the wingnut and remove the jack. 
After use, screw the jack all the way 
back down and snap the handle back 
into place. 
Spare tire 
1.Unscrew the wing nut 1 
2.Remove the disc 2 to the side 
3.Completely unscrew the threaded rod 3 
4.Remove the spare tire. 
Preparing wheel change
1.Read carefully and comply with the 
safety precautions on page204 
2.Secure the vehicle to prevent it from 
rolling: 
Place the wheel chock against the rear 
surface of the front tire on the side 
opposite the side being raised. If the 
vehicle is parked on a downward slope, 
place the wheel chock securely in front 
of the tire. On a steep grade, also 
secure the vehicle against rolling
3.Loosen the lug bolts 1/2 a turn. 
Lifting vehicle
1.Position the jack at the jacking point 
closes to the wheel so that the entire 
jack base makes contact vertically 
under the jacking point 
The vehicle jack is designed for 
changing wheels only. Do not 
attempt to raise another vehicle model 
with it or to raise any load of any kind. 
To do so could cause accidents and 
personal injury.<2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular 
recess of the jacking point when crank-
ing up the jack, refer to section of illus-
tration 
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you 
are changing is raised from the ground. 
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the 
wheel 
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt 
from the mounting surfaces of the 
wheel and hub. Clean the lug bolts 
3.Position the wheel or spare tire on the 
hub and screw in at least two bolts 
diagonally. 
When you mount wheels other than 
Genuine BMW light-alloy wheels, differ-
ent lug bolts may also be required 
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. 
Tighten all the bolts securely in a diag-
onal pattern 
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack 
from beneath the vehicle. 
Following installation
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pat-
tern 
To ensure safety, always have the 
lug bolts checked with a cali-
brated torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble to ensure that they are tightened to 
the specified torque. The tightening 
torque is 140 Nm.< 
2.Reverse the removal sequence when 
storing the wheel and tools in the vehi-
cle 

Technical data
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Technical data 
Engine specifications 
745i, 745Li760i/760Li
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cmµ268.4/4,398
8364.4/5,972
12
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm 325
6,100438
6,000
Maximum torque
at engine speed lb ft/Nm 
rpm 330/450
3,600444/600
3,950 

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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 

Everything from A to Z
232 Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror56
"Time"90
Time
– display format89
– setting90
Time of arrival87
Timer87
"Tint" in TV mode164
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor95
Tire Quality Grading190
Tires
– age190
– break-in122
– changing204
– condition191
– damage191
– flat tire204
– inflation pressure188
– replacing192
– run-flat tires192
– size190
– storage193
– tread191
– tread depth indicators, 
refer to Tire tread/
damage191
– winter tires193
Tires with emergency-
running characteristics, 
refer to Run-flat tires206
"TITLE" in DVD mode167
Tone148
– adjusting149
– mid-range setting151
"Tone" in audio 
mode148,150
Tools, refer to Onboard 
tool kit201
"TOP 8" for telephone180
Top 8 for telephone
– dialing phone number180
– on Control Display180
– sorting entries180
"TOP" in DVD mode169
Torque214
– lug bolts205Tow bar211
Tow fittings210
Towing210
Town/city
– entering133
– selecting134
Tow rope211
Tow sockets for tow 
fitting210
Track, refer to 
Dimensions215
Tracks, random 
sequence158,161
Transmission, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Transmission fault70
Transmission interlock, 
manually releasing70
Transmission lockout, refer 
to P Park69
Transporting children 
safely58
Transport securing 
device125
Tray for pens116
Tread depth, refer to 
Tire tread191
Tread depth indicators in 
tires, refer to Tire 
tread191
Treble, refer to Adjusting 
tone149
"Treble" in audio mode150
Trip odometer81
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment42
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid39
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions215
Turn signals71
– bulb 
replacement202,203
– indicator lamp13
– side-mounted, bulb 
replacement202TV163
– adjusting picture164
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– selecting163
– selecting programs163
– selecting standard164
– storing programs163
– switching on149
– volume149
"TV" during TV 
operation163
"TV format"164
Twist-and-press button, 
refer to Controller17
U
Undercoating, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading190
Unintentional alarm43
Units of measure
– average speed89
– consumption89
– distance89
– temperature89
Universal garage door 
control112
Universal remote 
control112
Unlocking
– from inside38
– hood194
Unlocking and locking 
doors
– from inside38
– from outside35
Unlocking without key, 
refer to Comfort 
Access37
Used batteries, refer to 
Disposal207
Using antifreeze196