2007 BMW 750I ESP

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Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm
system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted
wheel theft or towing.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof
must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
>In duplex garages
>During transport on car-carrying trains,
boats/ships or on a trailer
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and
the interior motion sensor are switched off until
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-
quently locked again.
Comfort Access*
With Comfort Access, you can have access to
your vehicle without having to hold the remote
control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the
remote control on your person, e.g. in a jacket
pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the
associated remote control inside the vehicle or
in its immediate vicinity.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
>Locking/unlocking the vehicle
>Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
separately
>Starting the engine
Functional requirements
>The vehicle can only be locked if the remote
control is outside the vehicle.
>The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
>The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to conventional remote
control
You can control the functions mentioned previ-
ously with the Comfort Access or by pressing
the buttons on the remote control. Therefore
please first familiarize yourself with the instruc-
tions for opening and closing, starting on
page32.
The specific features involved in the use of
Comfort Access are described below.
If a short delay occurs when opening or
closing the windows and the glass sun-
roof, then this indicates that the system is
checking whether a remote control is located in
the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if
necessary.<
Unlocking
Pull a door handle. This corresponds to press-
ing the button.
Only the door of the door handle you have
pulled is unlocked.
You unlock the other doors from the inside,
using the central locking system button, refer to
page34.<
Locking
Push a door handle. This corresponds to press-
ing the button.
Before locking, make sure that the igni-
tion and all current-consuming devices
are switched off in order to minimized the drain
on the battery.
If a remote control is detected in the interior, the
vehicle is unlocked again or not locked in the
first place.<

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Unlocking the luggage compartment
lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the luggage
compartment lid, refer to page35. This corre-
sponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the
luggage compartment is detected in the
locked vehicle, then the luggage compartment
lid opens again.<
Radio ready state
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you
switch on the radio ready state, refer to
page57.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
pedal; otherwise, the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion, as long as a remote control is in the pas-
senger compartment. The remote does not
have to be inserted into the ignition lock, refer to
page57.
Before driving into a car wash
1.Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2.Shift transmission into position N.
3.Switch engine off.
4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Local radio waves can disrupt the function of
Comfort Access. Should the remote control fail
to operate due to interference of this kind, you
can respond by using the buttons on the remote
control or by using a key to unlock or lock your
vehicle at one of the doors. To start the engine
after this, insert the remote control into the igni-
tion lock.
Changing battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that must be replaced when it
becomes discharged.
1.Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page30.
2.Press in the detent catch, refer to arrow1,
e.g. with the key.
3.Remove the cover of the battery compart-
ment, 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 battery to a recycling collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent bodily injuries, watch the win-
dow as it closes. Always take along the
remote control when you leave the vehicle; oth-
erwise, children could, for example, operate the
windows and injure themselves.<

Opening and closing
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Opening, closing
>Press the switch down to the resistance
point:
The window continues to open as long as
you continue to hold the switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the power windows:
>For an extended period in radio ready state.
>For approx. 1 minute when the ignition is
switched off or with the remote control dis-
engaged.
To open, press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted
and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, make sure to inspect the
window's travel path prior to closing it, as the
safety system might fail to detect certain kinds
of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and
the window would continue closing.
Do not install any accessories in the range of
movement of the windows; otherwise, the pinch
protection system will be impaired. slow down as they approach the end of
their travel; this is to allow the pinch protection
system to respond more precisely to any
obstructions encountered in this critical
range.<
Closing without the pinch protection
system
If danger outside the vehicle or a frozen window
prevents you from closing the windows nor-
mally, proceed as follows:
1.Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. The pinch protection system is
restricted and the window opens slightly
once the closing force exceeds a certain
value.
2.Pull the switch again beyond the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there. The window closes without the pinch
protection system.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear
windows from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-
dren, for example.
The same is true for:
>the adjustment of the electrical rear seats,
refer to page45
>the adjustment of the electrical head
restraints in the rear, refer to page47
>the operation of the roller sun blind from the
rear, refer to page112
The LED lights up when this safety feature is
activated.

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Press the safety switch when children
ride in the rear; otherwise, unsupervised
closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
In order to deactivate the function again,
you must insert the remote control into
the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, you
must switch into radio ready state.<
Glass sunroof, electric*
To prevent bodily injuries, watch the
glass sunroof as it closes.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for
example, operate the roof and injure them-
selves.<
Raising
Press the switch.
The closed glass sunroof is raised and the slid-
ing visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
when the sunroof is in its raised position,
as this could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
>Slide switch back to the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor con-
tinue to open together for as long as you
maintain pressure on the switch.
>Press the switch back briefly past the resis-
tance point.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open
automatically. Pressing the switch again
briefly stops the operation.Close the glass sunroof in the same way by slid-
ing the switch toward the front. The sliding visor
remains open and can be closed by hand.
For convenience operation using the remote
key or the door lock, refer to page32 or34.
Automatic opening and closing
Press the switch briefly beyond the resistance
point.
The following movements are also automated:
>Press the switch when the roof is open: the
sunroof is completely raised.
>With the sunroof raised, press the switch
briefly in the opening direction: the sunroof
is opened completely.
Pressing the switch again briefly stops the
operation.
Pinch protection system
If the glass sunroof meets with resistance dur-
ing closing after approximately the middle of the
roof opening or when closing from the raised
position, then the closing operation is inter-
rupted and the glass sunroof opens again
somewhat.
Despite the presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, inspect the sunroof's travel
path prior to closing it, as the safety system
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof
would continue closing.<
Closing without the pinch protection
system
If there is danger outside, push the switch
beyond the resistance point and hold it there.
The roof closes without the pinch protection
system.
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power supply interruption, it may only
be possible to raise the sunroof. If this has
occurred, have the system reinitialized. BMW
recommends having this work carried out by
your BMW center.

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Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed driving that is as fatigue-free
as possible. Together with the safety belts and
airbags, the sitting position plays an important
role in the event of an accident. To ensure that
the safety systems operate with optimized effi-
ciency, we strongly urge you to follow the
instructions contained in the section below.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page54.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to mini-
mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms
in the event of airbag deployment. No one and
nothing is to come between the airbags and the
seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Make
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly
and does not rest feet or legs on the dashboard;
otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air-
bag is triggered. Make sure that occupants do
not rest their head against the side or head air-
bag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags
are triggered.<
Even if you follow all of the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
entirely ruled out, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may
provoke a mild – usually temporary – hearing
loss in extremely sensitive individuals.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page95.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.Adjust the head restraint so that its center
is approx. at ear level. Otherwise, there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an
accident.<
Adjusting the head restraint, refer to page46.
Safety belt
Fasten safety belts on all occupied seats before
every trip. Although airbags enhance safety by
providing added protection, they are not a sub-
stitute for safety belts.
Your vehicle has five seats that are each
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride on a passen-
ger's lap. Make sure that the belt lies low around
the hips in the lap area and does not press on
the abdomen. The safety belt must not lie
across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed
over solid or breakable objects or be pinched.
Wear the safety belt without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Otherwise, the belt can slip
over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact
and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing
that prevents the belt from fitting properly and
pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust
the tension across your lap in order to avoid a
reduction in the retention effect of the safety
belt.<
For instructions on operating safety belts, refer
to page48.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.

Adjusting
44 Also on the passenger side, do not recline the
backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is
being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the
event of an accident of 'sliding under' the safety
belt, eliminating the protection normally pro-
vided by the belt.<
Please note the information on damage to
safety belts provided on page49 and the infor-
mation on the active head restraints on
page47.
The concept
You adjust the seat in two stages:
1Preselect the function: the button lights up
brightly
2Adjustments: control knob
>slide forward or back
>slide up or down
>turn
Seat adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust the set-
tings after selecting the desired function with
the buttons.
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection, please follow the adjustment instructions on
page43.<
3Forward and back:
Height:
Backrest:
This button is basically always active.
4Thigh support:
Height:
Tilt:
5Lumbar support
*, refer to Lumbar support
adjustment
6Height of the head restraint:
Front comfort seat* adjustment
With this seat, you can also adjust:
5Backrest width: increase or decrease lateral
support
6Shoulder support, refer to Shoulder support
adjustment
Backrest:
Automatic backrest width adjustment
The backrest automatically moves to the widest
possible position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle, before then returning to the
standard position or the stored memory setting.
This automatic system is influenced on each of
the two seats by their respective door, as well
as on the driver's seat, by the ignition and on the
front passenger's seat, by the safety belt
buckle.
Lumbar support adjustment
5Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Increase or decrease curvature
>Shift curvature up or down

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Damage to safety belts
In case of strain due to an accident or
damage, replace the belt system includ-
ing the safety belt tensioners and have the belt
anchor points checked. Have this work done
only by your BMW center or at a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. Other-
wise, there can be no guarantee that the safety
devices will function properly.<
Seat heating*
Front
The temperature setting progresses one step
through its control sequence each time you
press the button.
The maximum temperature is supplied when
three lights are lit.
To switch off:
Press and hold the button.
Temperature distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Climate".3.If need be, select the symbol and press
the controller to switch to the second page
of the menu.
4.Select "Seat temp." and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Left" or "Right" and press the con-
troller.
6.Turn to adjust the temperature distribution
in the seat cushion and backrest and press
the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Rear
Operates the same as front seat heating, but
without temperature distribution.

Transporting children safely
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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening
the doors.<
Children always in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or
with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only
be transported in the rear in child restraint sys-
tems which correspond to the age, weight and
height of the child. Otherwise, there is an
increased danger of injury in an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
size, and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front, knee and side airbag on the front
passenger side must be deactivated. Other-
wise, there is an increased risk of injury for the
child if the airbags are triggered, even with a
child restraint system. <
More information on Automatic deactivation of
front passenger airbags, refer to page95.
Installing child restraint
systems
Follow the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when selecting,
installing and using child restraint systems.
Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin-
ished.<
In the front passenger seat
Before installing a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat, make sure
that the front, knee, and side airbags on the
passenger side are deactivated. Otherwise,
there is an increased risk of injury when the air-
bags are triggered.<
Backrest width*
The passenger seat backrest width set-
ting must be open all the way. After
installing the child's seat, no memory position
may be called up; otherwise, the stability of the
child's seat on the front passenger seat is
reduced.<
1.Open backrest width completely, refer to
Front comfort seat adjustment on page44.
2.Mount child's seat.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be locked against pulling
out to secure child restraint systems.
Locking safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.
3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull taut against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.