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750i
750Li
760i
760LiOwner's Manual for Vehicle
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with
enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore
have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize
yourself with the information that we have compiled for you
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page230.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
24Voice command system
Controls
30Opening and closing
43Adjusting
54Transporting children safely
57Driving
75Everything under control
86Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
100Lamps
103Climate
111Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Starting navigation system
131Destination input
143Route guidance
148What to do if …
Entertainment
152On/off and settings
156Radio
163CD player
165CD changer
169External audio device
170DVD changer
Communications
178Telephone overview
181Getting started
184Using the phone
188BMW Assist
Mobility
196Refueling
198Wheels and tires
206Under the hood
210Maintenance
212Replacing components
218Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
224Technical data
228Short commands of the voice command
system
230Everything from A to Z
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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data, the
short commands of the voice command system
and the index, which is the quickest way to find
the information you are looking for.
Reference
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Technical data
224
Technical data
Engine specifications
750i/Li760i/Li
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cmµ292.8/4,799
8364.4/5,972
12
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm 360
6,300438
6,000
Maximum torque
at engine speed lb ft/Nm
rpm 360/488
3,400444/600
3,950
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Technical data
226
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
750i750Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,486/2,035 4,452/2,065
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,545/2,515 5,611/2,545
Load lbs./kg 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,579/1,170 2,602/1,180
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 3,075/1,395 3,109/1,410
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500
760i760Li
Curb weight lbs./kg 4,762/2,160 4,905/2,225
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 5,820/2,640 5,930/2,690
Load lbs./kg 1,058/480 1,025/465
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,778/1,260 2,833/1,285
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 3,109/1,410 3,109/1,410
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 17.7/500 17.7/500
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Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Status lines20
– in the assistance window21
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– assistance getting in and
out52
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating52
– memory46
– programmable button52
– with multi-function
buttons11
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"STOP", trip computer78
Stopwatch
– starting and stopping83
– taking an intermediate time
reading83
Storage, tires205
Storage
compartments114,115
– refer to Center armrest,
front113
– refer to Center armrest,
rear114
"STORE", radio159
"STORE DATE", deadlines for
state vehicle inspections80
Storing current position146
Storing desired speeds, refer
to Programmable cruise
control68
Storing destination by
voice141
Storing numbers, refer to
Phone book186
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory46
Storing vehicle, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Straps, refer to Loading124
"Street", navigation133
"SUBTITLE", DVD
changer173Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires198
Sun blinds112
Sunglasses compartment115
"SVS active", voice command
system24
Switches
– all around the steering
wheel10
– in the comfort area14
Switch for battery217
Switching cooling function on
and off manually107
Switching ignition on and
off57
Switching off engine
58
Switching off tilt alarm
sensor38
Switching on
– audio153
– CD changer165
– CD player163
– DVD changer171
– radio156
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
T
Tachometer75
Tail lamps213
– replacing bulbs214
Tank capacity196
– also refer to Capacities227
Technical changes, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data224
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist188
Telephone
– accepting calls184
– refer to Telephone
overview178
Telephoning,
requirements184Temperature
– adjusting with automatic
climate control105
– changing units of
measure84
– outside temperature
warning75
– refer to Hot exhaust
system122
Temperature display
– interior temperature105
– outside temperature75
– setting units84
Temperature distribution,
seat heating49
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature76
Tempomat, refer to Active
cruise control69
Thawing windows, refer to
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
The right tires204
Thigh support adjustment,
refer to Seat adjustment44
Third brake lamp, refer to Tail
and brake lamps213
Three-point belt48
Through loading system117
Tightening torque for lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting216
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror51
"Time", setting84
Time of arrival77
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times109
Tire inflation pressure198
– loss, refer to Indication of a
flat tire91
– loss, refer to Low tire
pressure message93
Tire Pressure Monitor91
– resetting system92
– system limits92
– warning light93
Tire Quality Grading202