2006 BMW 745i air bag

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
96 the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
>Warning lamp does not light up from radio
ready state.
>Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately in case of a malfunction; otherwise,
there is a danger that the airbag system may not
respond in the expected manner in an accident
despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<
BMW Night Vision*
The concept
BMW Night Vision is a driver assistance system
that is designed to provide enhanced vision for
certain objects at night. This can be especially
helpful for detecting people and larger animals.
When objects are detected, the driver may be
able to take appropriate action sooner. For
example, the driver may identify and detect the
presence of persons or animals in the road
ahead or off to the sides and can be more alert,
slow down or stop, blow the horn, etc. The
driver can decide which actions are appropriate
and then react accordingly.
A certain area in front of the vehicle is viewed by
an infrared camera and a generated image is
shown on the Control Display. The resulting
thermal image shows the relative heat radiation
of the objects present in the camera's field of
view. Warmer objects appear brighter and
cooler objects appear darker. Contrast is
dependent on the temperature difference
between the objects and the background and
on the amount of heat radiation of the object
itself. As a result, it is quite possible that a per-
son is not continually recognizable as a person
in shape, since the thermal radiation can be
affected by different clothing which blocks heat
loss. Objects with little temperature difference
to the surrounding area, or little heat radiation
are less noticeable, for example in cold weather.Any improvement in detection depends on
many factors such as the object size and tem-
perature compared to the surroundings, or
other nearby objects, the visual recognition
skills of the driver, weather conditions, and
other factors.
Driving hints
With the system active, periodically but briefly,
glance at the thermal image on the Control Dis-
play to notice objects that could be people or
larger animals. The glance should be similar to
glancing at the rear view mirror. Do not stare at
the image for long periods while driving, as this
will take your attention away from the road. If
you notice an object of interest ahead, be pre-
pared to slow down or stop, blow the horn, or
take other appropriate action.
System limits
The system is designed to supplement but not
replace forward vision through the windshield.
The driver is responsible for safe driving at
night. BMW Night Vision is not designed to be
used as a continuous viewing window for driv-
ing at night.
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can
operate without limitations. BMW Night Vision
operation is subject to physical and environ-
mental limitations that will reduce the ability of
the system to detect and display a clear thermal
image. Some of the situations in which these
limitations can occur are:
>on steep hilltops or depressions and in tight
curves
>in tunnels, as the contrast is inherently low
>when the camera lens is dirty

Practical interior accessories
118
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, convenient transport of up to
4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
The ski bag itself plus the additional capacity
provided by the luggage compartment make it
possible to stow skis with a length of up to
6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft/2.10 m in
length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to con-
tract, reducing its overall capacity.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest in the rear
backrest.
2.Pull on the handle and open the cover panel.
3.Remove the cover panel
* and place it on
the controller in the rear.
4.To open the cover panel in the luggage
compartment:
Press the handle and slide it to the right.5.Place the ski bag between the front seats
and load it. The zipper gives you easy
access to the stowed items and facilitates
drying of the ski bag.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges so that no damage occurs.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Failure to secure the ski bag with the
retaining strap could endanger occupants
during braking or evasive maneuvers.<
Stowing ski bag
1.To close the cover panel in the luggage
compartment:
Press the handle and slide it to the left.
2.Fold the ski bag and store it in the compart-
ment.

Everything from A to Z
224
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
"ABC...", navigation131
ABS Antilock Brake
System87
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control69
"ACCEPT",
navigation140,147
Accepting call, automatic177
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle5
Accident, refer to
– Initiating an emergency
call178
– Roadside Assistance187
Activated-charcoal filter107
Activating High Definition
Radio161
Active cruise control69
– indicator lamp72
– malfunction72
– radar sensor72
– sensor, refer to
Malfunction72
Active head restraints,
front47
Active seat50
Active seat ventilation50
Adapter for spare key31
Adaptive Drive
– refer to Dynamic Drive89
– refer to EDC Electronic
Damper Control89
Adaptive Head Light100
Address
– deleting140
– displaying141
– storing139
– storing current position146
"Address book",
navigation138Adjusting cooling effect of
rear air conditioner108
Adjusting interior
temperature105
Adjusting sound in audio
mode, refer to Tone
control153
Adjusting volume153
– ring tone of telephone177
– voice command system25
– voice instructions145
Air, drying, refer to Air condi-
tioner mode107
Airbags94
– safe sitting position43
Air conditioner in the rear108
Air conditioning103
– in rear108
– while parked109
Air-conditioning front
windshield126
Air distribution
– automatic104
– manual106
Airing, refer to Ventilation107
Air jets, refer to
Ventilation107
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated air105
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation107
Air volume
– automatic climate
control106
– rear air conditioner108
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Alarm system37
– avoiding unintentional
alarms38All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires200
Altering route, refer to
Changing route145
Alternate route, refer to
Changing route145
"AM", radio155
AM waveband155
– High Definition Radio161
"ANGLE", DVD changer171
Antifreeze
– coolant203
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System
ABS87
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system32
Approved engine oils203
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest
– front113
– rear114
"Arrow display",
navigation144
"AS ADDRESS",
navigation139,146
Ashtray115
– front115
– rear116
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist186
Assistance getting in and
out52
– backrest width44
Assistance system, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control87
Assistance window20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control105

Everything from A to Z
228 Creating voice address
book141
Cruise control67,69
– refer to Programmable
cruise control67
Cruising range77
Cup holders115
Curb weight, refer to
Weights220
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control77
Currentness of the Owner's
Manual5
Current position
– displaying146
– storing139
Cursor for navigation, refer to
Selecting destination via
map134
"Curve mode", BMW Night
Vision98
Customizing settings, refer to
Key Memory31
D
Data218
– dimensions219
– engine218
– filling capacities221
– weights220
Date84
– display format84
– displaying84
– setting85
"Date", setting date85
Daytime running lamps99
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control87
"DEACTIV.", BMW Assist189
Deactivating front passenger
airbags54
Defroster, rear window107
Defrosting position, refer to
Defrosting windows106
Defrosting windows106Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows106
"DELETE", navigation140
Deleting address book140
Deleting destination list138
Deleting the entire list184
Destination for navigation131
– selecting using voice141
– selecting via information135
Destinations recently driven
to137
"Dest. input", navigation131
"Dest. list", navigation137
Dialed numbers, refer to
Redialing183
Diamond button52
Digital clock75
Dimensions219
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals65
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions145
Directory, refer to
– Address book138
– Phone book184
Displacement, refer to Engine
specifications218
Display, refer to iDrive16
Display elements, refer to Info
Display12
Display illumination, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Display information on track,
CD changer166
Displaying map view144
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Display of faults, refer to
Check Control80
Displays, refer to Info
Display12
Disposal
– battery of remote control39
– vehicle battery211Distance-adjusting cruise
control, refer to Active cruise
control69
Distance to destination77
– units of measure84
Distance to destination, refer
to Remaining distance77
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control86
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps102
Door key, refer to Remote
control/key30
Door lock34
Doors
– unlocking and locking from
inside34
– unlocking and locking from
outside32
DOT Quality Grades197
Draft-free ventilation107
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams99
Driving notes122
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route143
Driving stability control87
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control87
– indicator lamp13
"DTC", vehicle88,89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control88
– indicator lamp13
"DVD", DVD changer169

Everything from A to Z
230 Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature123
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror51
"Extra"
– rear air conditioning108
– rear refrigerator117
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo125
F
Fader154
"Fader", tone control154
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control80
Failure of an electrical device,
refer to Fuses212
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms38
Fastening safety belts48
"Fastest route",
navigation142
Fast forward
– CD changer166
– CD player163
– DVD changer169
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit213
First-aid kit213
Fittings for towing and tow
starting214
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Changing
wheels209
– refer to Tire condition198
– run-flat tires91,93,199
– spare tire210
– Tire Pressure Monitor91Flat Tire Monitor90
– initializing system90
– limits of system90
– show chains200
– warning lamp91
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"FM", radio155
FM waveband155
– High Definition Radio161
Fog lamps101
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps102
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils203
Fresh air nozzles, refer to
Ventilation107
Front airbags94
Front fog lamps, indicator
lamp11,13
"FTM", Flat Tire Monitor90
Fuel193
– average fuel
consumption77
– gauge76
– quality193
– refer to Average fuel
consumption77
– tank capacity221
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction192
Fuel level, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel-saving driving, refer to
Energy Control77
"Full", rear seat screen22
"FULL MENU", DVD
changer171
"Full screen", BMW Night
Vision98
Fuses212
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control111
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Gear changes, refer to
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Gear display, refer to Displays
on Info Display62
"General destination",
navigation135
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment115
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenience
operation32,34
– moving manually42
Glove compartment113
Grilles, refer to Ventilation107
Gross weight, refer to
Weights220
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake58
– Automatic Hold59
– manual operation59
Hands-free microphone, refer
to Hands-free system177
Hands-free system177
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD", High Definition
Radio161
Head airbags94
Headlamp control,
automatic99
Headlamp cover, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Headlamp flasher65
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps99
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Head light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light100
Headphones22
Head restraints46
– front head restraints,
active47
– sitting safely43
Heated
– mirrors51
– seats49
Heated rear window, refer to
Rear window defroster107
Heated steering wheel52
Heater, windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
Heating103
– exterior mirrors51
– residual heat106
– seats49
– steering wheel52
– windshield washer
nozzles66
Heating and ventilation103
Heating when parked, refer to
Residual heat106
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing
cargo125
Height, refer to
Dimensions219
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel52
"Help"
– assistance window20
– menu navigation19
"Help text", assistance
window20
Help text on Control
Display20
"Hide map icons",
navigation137
"high", automatic climate
control105
High-beam assistant100
High beams100
– headlamp flasher100
– indicator lamp11High Definition Radio161
High temperatures122
Hills123
Holder for cups115
Home address
– selecting140
– storing140
Hood201
Horn11
Hour signal activation85
"House Number",
navigation134
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC87
Hydroplaning123
I
ID3 tag, refer to Displaying
information on track166
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate
control104
– changing date and time84
– changing language84
– changing settings84
– changing units of measure
and display format84
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menus17
– rear seat screen21
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness85
– showing help text20
– start menu18
– status lines20
– symbols20
Ignition key30
Ignition lock57
Illuminated vanity mirror51
Imitation leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure"Indep. ventil.", automatic
climate control109
Indicator/warning lamps12
– airbags95
– alarm system37
– DSC88
– DTC88
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– fog lamps101
– safety belt warning49
– Tire Pressure Monitor93
Individually programmable
buttons11,52
Individual settings, refer to
Key Memory31
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor91
Info Display12
Info menu, refer to Assistance
window20
"Information",
navigation135,136
Information, navigation
– "On country"135
– "On dest."135
– "On location"135
– "On town/city"135
Information on travel direction,
refer to Voice
instructions145
Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags126
"INITIALIZE", BMW
Assist186
Initializing BMW Assist186
Inserting navigation CD/
DVD130
Installation location
– CD changer164
– DVD changer168
– mobile phone, refer to
Inserting mobile phone179
– navigation drive130

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
P
"PAIRING", phone179
Panic mode33
Park Distance Control PDC86
"Parked car", parked car
ventilation109
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation
time110
– preselecting activation
time109
– switching on and off
directly109
Parking, vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control86
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control86
Parking brake58
– Automatic Hold59
Parking lamps99
Parking lamps/low beams99
Parking with Automatic
Hold60
Park lock, refer to Parking62
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle5
Passenger airbag status
lamp95
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting99
PDC Park Distance Control86
"PDC pic."87
Pen tray, refer to Storage
compartment in center
console115
Perimeter lighting, refer to
Interior lamps102
Permissible axle load, refer to
Weights220
Permissible gross weight,
refer to Weights220
"Perspective",
navigation144,145"Phone"179,180,181
Phone book184
– creating entry in voice
command phone book184
– deleting all entries185
– deleting entry185
– displaying entry185
– having entries read185
– selecting name185
– via iDrive183
Phone number
– deleting individual entry185
– dialing from phone book183
– dialing via retracting
telephone keypad
177
– redialing183
– Top 8 list184
"Pict.format", DVD
changer171
"Picture", DVD changer170
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit213
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Playing music tracks in
random sequence
– CD changer166
– CD player163
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
Position
– displaying146
– storing139
Power failure211
Power output, refer to Engine
specifications218
Power rear backrests45
Power seat, rear45
Power socket116
Power windows39
– convenience operation32
– safety switch40
Precious wood, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochurePreparation package for
phone, refer to Hands-free
system177
"Presets", radio155,160
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Pressure monitoring, tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor91
"Profile", BMW Assist189
Programmable
– buttons52
– cruise control67
Protective function
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
"Public places, business and
shopping", navigation136
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor90
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant203
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant203
Radio155
– Autostore157
– controls152
– High Definition Radio161
– sampling stations156
– satellite radio159
– selecting the waveband155
– storing stations158
– switching on/off153
– tone control153
– updating selection of
stations in receiving
range157
– volume153
– weather reports159
Radio Data System RDS158
Radio key, refer to Remote
control/key30
Radio ready state57
– with Comfort Access39
Rain sensor65

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Route guidance143
– changing route
specifications141
– continuing143
– displaying driving route130
– distance and arrival77
– interrupting143
– interrupting voice
instructions145
– selecting new route145
– starting143
– terminating143
– volume of voice
instructions145
"ROUTE GUIDE",
navigation134,139
"Route preference",
navigation141
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires199
Run-flat tires
– flat tire91,93
– tire inflation pressure194
– tire replacement199,200
– winter tires200
run-flat tires199
S
Safe braking123
Safety5
Safety belts48
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp49
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags94
– refer to Safety belts48
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake
System87
– Airbags94
– Brake system87
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control87
– Safety belts48Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Sampling, Scan
– CD changer166
– CD player162
– radio156
Sampling a music track, Scan
– CD changer166
– CD player162
"SAT", radio159
SAT, waveband159
"SCAN"
– CD changer166
– CD player162
– radio156
Scan, sampling
– CD changer166
– CD player162
– radio156
"Screen", settings85
Screw thread for tow
fitting214
Seat adjustment44
Seats44
– adjusting44
– automatic backrest width
adjustment44
– comfort seat44
– heating49
– in rear45
– lumbar support45
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory46
– shoulder support45
– storing adjustments46
– thigh support44
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation50
"Seat temp.", seat heating49
Seat ventilation, refer to
Active seat ventilation50
Securing for transport, refer to
Securing cargo125
Securing load, refer to
Securing cargo125
Selecting
– menu items with iDrive19
– route for navigation141Selecting audio source152
Selecting country132
Selecting functions, refer to
iDrive16
Selecting menu17
Selecting roaming, refer to
Top and bottom status
line21
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Selecting transmission
range62
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance187
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models205
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance187
Service required78
Service requirement
display205
"Services", BMW Assist188
"Service Status", BMW
Assist187
"SET"
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– setting speed limit82
Set language84
"Set time 1", parked car
ventilation109
"Set time 2", parked car
ventilation109
Setting button, refer to
iDrive16
Settings
– assistance window20
– BMW Night Vision97
– data and time84
– Entertainment152
– Key Memory31
– language84
– units of measure84