2007 BMW 750LI SEDAN light

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

Adjusting
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Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory
You can store and select two different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-
rors and steering wheel.
With comfort seats, you can also use the mem-
ory to store and recall two seat positions for
each additional seat.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio ready state or ignition, refer
to page57.
2.Set desired seat position; for driver's seat
also set the exterior mirror and steering
wheel position.
3.Press
MEMORY button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button1 or2:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a
risk of accident from unexpected movement of
the seat or steering wheel.<
Comfort mode
1.With driver's door open after unlocking or
with radio ready state switched on.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or2.The adjusting procedure is immediately inter-
rupted when you touch a seat adjustment
switch or one of the memory buttons.
Safety mode
1.With driver's door closed and ignition
switched either on or off.
2.Press the desired memory button 1or2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment
process has been completed.
If you press the
MEMORY button accidentally:
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Head restraints
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. Only remove the head restraint if no
one will be sitting on the seat in question. Rein-
stall the head restraint before transporting any-
one in the seat. Otherwise, the protective func-
tion of the head restraint is unavailable.<
Front: height adjustment
1.Select head restraint, button1.
2.Adjust height, arrow2.
Removing
1.Raise head restraint all the way.
2.Pull out the head restraint all the way out
with a firm tug.

Adjusting
48 To prevent possible personal injury and
property damage, always ensure that the
area above the head restraints is clear and
unobstructed before extending them upward.<
You can use the safety switch, refer to
page40, to deactivate the height adjust-
ment of the head restraints.<
Removal and installation: the same as with the
front head restraints.
Middle head restraint
Pull out the lowered head restraint until it
engages before the center rear seat is
occupied. Otherwise, the level of occupant pro-
tection can be reduced.<
Rear: side extension adjustment*
You can fold the side extensions on the head
restraint forward for increased lateral support in
the resting position.
Safety belts
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on
page43.<
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.
Fastening
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Releasing
1.Hold the belt firmly.
2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in
the correct position for adults of every build if
the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page43.
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into
the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the
left and right. The belt buckle embossed with
the word CENTER is intended exclusively for
use by passengers riding in the center position.
Safety belt reminder for front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up.
In addition, a signal sounds. Please
make sure that the safety belts are
positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti-
vated if objects are placed on the passenger's
seat.

Controls
49Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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.

Adjusting
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Active seat ventilation*
Front
The system progresses one step through the
control sequence each time you press the but-
ton.
To switch off:
Press and hold the button.
The maximum setting with three lights is
used for rapid cooling, e.g. if the vehicle
has been parked in the sun. After a short time,
the system automatically shifts down one step
in order to prevent excessive cooling.<
Rear
The operating concept is the same as for the
front seat ventilation.
Active seat for driver*
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con-
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
Press the button to switch on; the LED lights
up.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more
curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the dis-
tance of following traffic based what you see in
the mirror, as this will increase your risk of acci-
dent.<
1Adjusting
2Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor, refer to Tilting down passen-
ger-side exterior mirror on page51
3Folding mirrors in and out
*
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel memory on page46.

Controls
51Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by
pressing against the outer edges of their mirror
glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At driving speeds up to approx. 15 mph/
20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by
pressing button3. This is an advantage, e.g. in
car washes and narrow streets, or for moving
mirrors that were manually folded in back into
the correct position.
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with
button3, to prevent them from being damaged
due to the width of the vehicle.<
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Tilting down passenger-side exterior
mirror – automatic curb monitor
Activating
1.Push the mirror selector switch into the
driver's mirror position, arrow1.
2.Engage transmission position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat
on the passenger's side. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-
ing, etc.
Deactivating
Push the mirror selector switch into the passen-
ger's mirror position, arrow2.
Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature*
Two photocells in the interior rearview mirror
control this function. One is integrated into the
mirror's lens, the other is located offset from
this on the rear of the mirror housing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells
clean and do not cover the area between the
interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do
not attach any kind of stickers to the windshield
in front of the mirror either.
Illuminated vanity mirror in rear
1.Press button1. The vanity mirror folds
down.
2.Pull the mirror downward slightly before
pivoting it.
3.Before folding mirror in, straighten it out and
then press upward.
Steering wheel adjustment
In order to prevent the risk of accident
due to an unexpected movement, do not
adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.<

Adjusting
52 The steering wheel can be adjusted in four
directions.
To save steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel memory on page46.
Assistance getting in and out
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the
top and front position.
This automatic feature is governed by the
driver's door and the ignition switch.
Steering wheel heater*
Press the button.
When the steering wheel heater is operating,
the LED in the button lights up.
Programmable buttons
You can individually program the button on the
steering wheel and the button next to the con-
troller.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".3.Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4.Select " button" or " button". Con-
tinue to press the controller until the
desired function appears.
>"Recirc. air"
The supply of outside air is shut off contin-
uously, refer to Automatic recirculated air
control/recirculated air mode on page105.
>"Navi info"
To repeat the most recent navigation sys-
tem instruction, refer to Route guidance by
voice instructions on page146.
>"Short info"
Display of the help and supplementary texts
of the active menu for approx. 10 seconds,
refer to page21.
The " button" can also be programmed with
the following functions:
>"AUTO P"
Activation/deactivation, refer to page59.
>"NIGHT VISION"
BMW Night Vision activation and deactiva-
tion, refer to page98.
Rear seat screen
*:
>"Mode"
You can choose between the output
sources radio, CD player, and CD changer.
It is necessary for one of these sources to
have been activated.
>"FM" and "AM"
Switching between the FM and AM wave-
bands, also refer to page152.

Driving
58 Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, start driving right away, at a moderate
engine speed.
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
remote control with you.<
With the vehicle stationary, briefly press the
Start/Stop button. Radio ready state is switched
on.
The transmission automatically shifts to posi-
tion P: interlock.
Before driving into a car wash
To permit the vehicle to roll, take the following
steps:
1.With Comfort Access: 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 transmission will shift into position P:
>automatically after approx. 30 minutes
>if you remove the remote control from the
ignition lock
Pay attention to the messages on the Info Dis-
play.
Removing remote control from ignition
lock
Press in the remote control briefly; it pops part-
way out. This procedure will also switch off the
ignition if it is on.
Comfort function
To switch off the engine when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, press the Start/Stop button for longer
than approx. 2 seconds. The remote control
pops partway out.
Parking brake
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan-
ical parking brake.
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked.
You can use the parking brake in two ways:
>Manually, by briefly pressing the button
>Automatically, by activating the Automatic
Hold mode, refer to page59
An electrohydraulic mechanism then engages
the parking brake to prevent the rear wheels
from turning whenever you switch off the
engine.
When the engine is running, parking brake
engagement is controlled by the brake sys-
tem's hydraulic circuits, which act on the disc
brakes in the front and rear wheels.
Brake pedal feel
The hydraulic brake system can produce a
slightly different braking feel. Engagement may
also be accompanied by activation noise – this
is normal.
Manual engagement
Briefly press the button, the word PARK
appears on the Info Display.
When the parking brake is engaged, the indica-
tor lamp on the Info Display lights up red,
refer to page12.
The remote control does not have to be
inserted into the ignition lock for the parking
brake to be set.