2006 BMW 745i recharge battery

Opening and closing
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Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed. This
simultaneously engages and releases the locks
on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
The central locking system can be operated
from the outside:
>via the remote control
>via the driver's door lock
>with Comfort Access
* via the door handles
and from inside via the button for the central
locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the fuel
filler door remains unlocked. Refer to page34.
Each time the central locking system is locked
or unlocked from outside the vehicle, this simul-
taneously engages or disengages the anti-theft
system. The alarm system is also armed or dis-
armed. The remote control also switches the
interior lamps on and off.
For additional details on alarm system
refer to
page37.
In an accident of corresponding severity, the
central locking system automatically unlocks
the vehicle. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps switch on.
Opening and closing: from
outside
Using remote control
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the
doors from the inside, you should always keep
the remote control with you; this precaution
ensures that you will remain able to unlock the
vehicle from the outside at all times.<1Unlocking, comfort opening, and deactivat-
ing alarm system
2Locking and securing, arming alarm sys-
tem, switching off tilt alarm sensor and inte-
rior motion sensor, switching on interior
lamps and perimeter lighting
3Opening luggage compartment lid
4Switching on interior lamps and pathway
lighting, activating panic mode
*. You can
find details about home lighting on page99.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehi-
cle with a remote control, its battery is
discharged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
refer to page30.
In the event of malfunctions, please contact
your BMW center. which is also your source for
replacement keys.<
Unlocking
1. Press the button. The hazard warning
flashers blink twice.
Driver's door and fuel filler door are
unlocked.
2.Press the button again.
All other doors and the luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked.
The interior lamps and the door-mounted
perimeter lamps come on.
Comfort opening
Press the button longer. The windows and
the glass sunroof open. The glass sunroof will
not move if it is already in its raised position.

Controls
33Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engaging locks
Press the button. The hazard warning
flashers blink once.
Switching on interior lamps and
perimeter lighting
Press the button if the vehicle is
locked.
Switching on interior lamps
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
You can also trigger the alarm system in case of
danger:
Press the button for at least 3 seconds.
To deactivate the alarm: press any button
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button for approx. one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that
adequate clearance is available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, never
set the remote control down in the luggage
compartment. A previously locked luggage
compartment lid is also locked again after clos-
ing.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button for approx. one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens all the way,
regardless of whether it was previously locked
or unlocked.
To interrupt the opening process:
Press the button again while opening is in
progress.During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that
adequate clearance is available before opening.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, never
set the remote control down in the luggage
compartment. A previously locked luggage
compartment lid is also locked again after clos-
ing.<
Malfunction
Local radio waves can cause the remote control
to malfunction.
Should the remote control fail to operate owing
to interference of this kind, the vehicle can be
opened and closed via the door lock with a key.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle with
a remote control, then its battery is discharged.
Use this remote control during an extended
drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to
page30.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned 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 following two
conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
>this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Controls
109Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ventilation in rear
Use the lever1 to vary the airflow direction.
For additional information on rear ventilation
options, refer to page107.
Parked car ventilation
The parked car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to reduce interior tem-
peratures.
You can set two different times for the system
to start. The system is operated via iDrive.
It remains switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, you should refrain from acti-
vating it twice in succession without allowing
the battery to be recharged in normal operation
between uses.
With a preselected switch-on time, the parked
car ventilation is switched on at an outside tem-
perature of 597/156 or greater. When oper-
ated manually, it is ready for use at any outside
temperature, but not during driving.
The air enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents for the upper body in the
dashboard, which can be adjusted for both
direction and airflow. These vents must be
open for the system to operate.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Climate".3.Select "Parked car" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Indep. ventil." and press the con-
troller.
The parked car ventilation is switched
on.
LED on the automatic climate control
flashes.
5.Select "Indep. ventil." again and press the
controller to switch off.
Preselecting activation time
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Climate".
3.Select "Parked car" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Set time 1" or "Set time 2" and
press the controller.
5.Enter the desired time:
>Turn to change the setting.
>Press the controller to adopt the setting.

Giving and receiving assistance
214 4.Attach one negative/– clamp of the jumper
cable to the negative battery terminal or to
an engine or body ground of the assisting
vehicle.
Your BMW has a special nut that serves as a
body ground or negative terminal, refer to
arrow2.
5.Attach the second negative/– clamp of the
jumper cable to the negative battery termi-
nal or to an engine or body ground on the
vehicle to be started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
allow it to run for several minutes at a fast
idle.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Allow the engines to run for several min-
utes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables again in the
reverse sequence.
If need be, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Towing and tow starting
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit and must always remain in the
vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear
of the BMW.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will
go. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can
occur.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol to push out the cover.
Being towed
Do not tow the vehicle by the rear axle;
because there is no steering lock, the
wheels could turn to an extreme angle during
towing. There is no power assist with the
engine stopped. This then requires increased
effort for braking and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.

Everything from A to Z
236 "RDS", Radio159
RDS Radio Data System158
Reading lamps102
"Rear", rear seat screen22
Rear air conditioner108
– cooling adjustment108
– switching off108
– switching on108
– switching on/off via
iDrive108
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest114
"Rear climate control", rear
compartment air
conditioning108
Rear-compartment air condi-
tioning, rear refrigerator117
Rear lamps208
– refer to Tail lamps208
– replacing bulbs208
Rear lock, rear seat screen22
"Rear refrigerator"117
Rear refrigerator117
Rear-seat area ventilation107
Rear seat backrests, electric,
refer to Rear comfort seat
adjustment45
Rear seats
– adjusting45
– adjusting passenger seat
from rear45
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating50
Rear seat screen21
Rearview mirror50
Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds112
Rear window defroster107
Rear window safety switch40
Recent numbers in mobile
phone184
Reception, radio
– refer to Changing
station155
– refer to Updating stations in
receiving range157
Rechargeable flashlight113"Recirc. air", programmable
buttons52
Recirculated-air mode105
– automatic climate
control105
Reclining seat
– refer to Comfort seat
adjustment44
– refer to Power seat
adjustment44
Redialing list, displaying
persons not reached184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps208
Refueling
192
Remaining distance
– for service required78
– refer to Cruising range77
– to destination77
Remote control30
– changing battery39
– Comfort Access38
– garage door opener111
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33
Removing fog on the
windows106
Removing head restraints,
rear seats47
Replacement fuses212
Replacement key, refer to
New remote controls30
Replacement of tires199
– changing wheels209
– tire replacement199
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs207
Replacing windshield
wipers207
Reporting an accident, refer
Initiating an emergency
call178
Reservoir for washer
systems67
"RESET"
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– tone control154Reset, resetting tone
settings154
Residual heat106
Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to
Securing cargo125
Retracting telephone
keypad177
Reverse
– CD changer166
– CD player163
– DVD changer169
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"Right", seat heating49
"RND"
– CD changer166
– CD player163
Road map134
Roadside Assistance187
Roadside parking lamps100
Roadside service, refer to
Roadside Assistance187
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds112
Roof load capacity220
Roof-mounted luggage
rack125
Rope, refer to Towing
methods215
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route
– altering145
– bypassing sections146
– changing145
– displaying143
– displaying arrow display143
– displaying map143
– displaying town144
– list144
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
"Route guid.",
navigation138,143