2007 BMW 760LI SEDAN tow bar

Controls
87Reference
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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 "PDC pic." and press the controller.
This activates the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as PDC is acti-
vated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any objects always remains with the
driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is
a blind spot in which objects cannot be
detected. The system's detection of objects is
also subject to the physical limits that apply to
all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as
those encountered with tow bars and trailer
couplings, as well as thin or wedge-shaped
objects. Low objects already indicated, such as
curb edges, may enter the blind spot of the sen-sors before or after a continuous audible signal
is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as
wall ledges, may not be detectable.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may also prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.<
Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW is equipped with an extended array
of systems designed to enhance and maintain
vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents the wheels from locking during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during hard braking. This increases active
driving safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. For information on safe braking, refer to
page123.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
This system provides further enhancements to
vehicle stability and steering response when
braking while cornering or when braking during
a lane change.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure a stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
est possible braking distance during full brak-
ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when starting off and accelerating. DSC also

Giving and receiving assistance
220 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.
Selector lever in position N. Releasing
shiftlock manually, refer to page64. To
avoid damaging the automatic transmission, do
not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/70 km/h
and a towing distance of 95 miles/150 km.<
Towing methods
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted.
Familiarize yourself with the regulations on tow-
ing in the respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise,
it will no longer be possible to control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please be aware of the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited in corners.

Mobility
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>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only secure the tow bar to the tow fitting;
otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured to other parts of the vehicle.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the towrope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fitting; oth-
erwise, damage can occur when it is secured on
other parts of the vehicle.<
With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
Tow-starting
It is not possible to start the motor by tow start-
ing.
Starting assistance, refer to page219.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties reme-
died.

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio152
– controls152
– switching on/off153
– tone control153
– volume153
"AUDIO", DVD changer173
Audio device, external114
Audio mode152
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air volume104
– cruise control67,69
– headlamp control100
– luggage compartment lid
operation33
– service notification189
– station storage158
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Assistance getting in
and out52
– tailgate operation36
Automatic car wash, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control
– adjusting temperature105
– AUTO program104
– defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
– maximum cooling106
– rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
– residual heat106
– settings on Control
Display104
– switching cooling function
on and off manually107
– switching on and off105
Automatic closing of doors
and luggage compartment
lid, refer to Automatic Soft
Close35
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic garage door
opener111
Automatic Hold59
– activation/deactivation59
– parking60
– programmable buttons53Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control100
– refer to Daytime running
lamps101
– refer to Interior lamps102
– refer to Pathway lighting100
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC105
Automatic soft closing
– doors35
– luggage compartment lid
36
Automatic station search157
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– buttons on steering
wheel63
– interlock62
– manually releasing
transmission lock64
– shiftlock62
– towing220
– tow-starting221
"AUTO P"
– activating/deactivating
Automatic Hold59
– programmable buttons53
AUTO program, automatic
climate control104
– adjusting intensity104
"Autostore list", radio156
"AUX", external audio
device169
AUX-In
– port114
– refer to External audio
device169
"AUX level", external audio
device169
Average fuel consumption77
– setting units84
Average speed77
– setting units84
"Avoid ferries",
navigation142
"Avoid highway",
navigation141
Avoiding unintentional
alarms38"Avoid route", navigation146
"Avoid sect.", navigation146
"Avoid tolls", navigation142
Avoid tolls, navigation142
Axle loads, refer to
Weights226
"A-Z", telephone185
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support
adjustment45
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment44
Backrest width adjustment,
refer to Front comfort seat
adjustment44
Backup lamp, replacing
bulbs214
"Balance", balance and
fader154
Bar, refer to Tow bar220
Bass, refer to Tone
control154
"Bass", treble and bass154
Battery216
– jump starting219
– switch217
Battery change, remote
control in Comfort
Access39
"BC", computer77
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders115
Blower, refer to Air
volume106,108
"Bluetooth"183
Bluetooth link, activating/
deactivating183
BMW Assist188
– activating192
– "BMW Assist"192
– "BMW center"190
– "Concierge"191
– info service191
– "Roadside Assistance"189
– services offered188

Everything from A to Z
238 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure198
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor91
Info Display12
"Information", navigation135
Information, navigation
– "On country"135
– "On dest."135
– "On location"135
– "On town/city"135
Info service191
Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags126
"INITIALIZE", BMW
Assist193
Inserting navigation CD/
DVD130
Installation location
– CD changer165
– DVD changer170
– mobile phone, refer to
Inserting mobile phone181
– navigation drive130
Instructions, navigation
system, refer to Route
guidance by voice
instructions145
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display12
Instrument lighting102
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
– all around the steering
wheel10
– comfort features14
Integrated universal remote
control111
Interior lamps102
– switching on with remote
control32
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature51Interlock, refer to Switching
off engine58
"INTERM. TIME",
stopwatch83
Interval Display, refer to
Service requirements78
J
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting219
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access38
Key Memory31
Keys30
– adapter for spare key30
– key-related settings, refer to
Key Memory31
Kick-down63
Knock control197
L
Lamps and bulbs212
"Language", settings84
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Last", phone186
"Last dest.", navigation137
Last destination driven to,
refer to Destination list137
Last numbers on mobile
phone, refer to Dialing
numbers stored in a list186
LATCH child restraint fixing
system55
Leather care, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
LEDs light-emitting
diodes212
"Left", seat heating49
Length, refer to
Dimensions225Level control system89
Light, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams100
Light alloy wheels, care and
maintenance, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs212
Lighter116
Lighter socket, refer to Power
socket116
Lighting
– of instruments102
– of vehicle100
Light switch100
"Limit"82
Limit, refer to Speed limit82
"Limited", rear seat screen22
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading
– securing cargo125
– vehicle124
"LOC.", navigation140
"Location",
navigation139,146,147
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking34
Locking
– from inside34
– from outside32
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort Access38
Locking without remote
control, refer to Comfort
Access38
"LOGIC7", tone control154
Longlife oils, approved
oils208
"low", automatic climate
control105
Low beams100
– automatic100
– changing bulb, refer to
Xenon light212
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support
adjustment45

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Mobility
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"Right", seat heating49
"RND"
– CD changer167
– CD player164
Road map134
Roadside Assistance218
Roadside parking lamps101
Roadside service, refer to
Roadside Assistance189
Roaming display, refer to
Status lines20
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds112
Roof load capacity226
Roof-mounted luggage
rack125
Rope, refer to Towing
methods220
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route
– bypassing sections146
– changing criteria141
– changing route145
– displaying144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities145
– selecting141
– selecting arrow display144
– selecting map view144
"Route guid.", navigation143
Route guidance143
– changing route
specifications141
– continuing143
– displaying driving route130
– distance and arrival77
– selecting new route145
– starting143
– terminating143
– volume of voice
instructions145
Route guidance by voice
instructions145
"ROUTE GUIDE",
navigation134,139Route instructions, refer to
Route guidance by voice
instructions145
"Route preference",
navigation141
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires204
Run-flat tires204
– flat tire91,93
– tire inflation pressure198
– tire replacement204,205
– winter tires205
S
Sack for skis, refer to Ski
bag117
Safe braking123
Safety5
Safety belts48
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp49
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags95
– refer to Safety belts48
Safety systems, refer to
– Airbags95
– Driving stability control
systems87
– Safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires204
Sampling, Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player163
– radio157
Sampling a music track, Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player163
"SAT", radio160
SAT, waveband160
"SCAN"
– CD changer167
– CD player163
– radio157Scan, sampling
– CD changer167
– CD player163
– radio157
"Screen", setting
brightness85
Screw thread for tow
fitting220
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 cargo125
Selecting
– menu items with iDrive19
– route for navigation141
Selecting audio source152
Selecting country132
Selecting functions, refer to
iDrive16
Selecting map view144
Selecting menu17
Selecting transmission
range62
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Selecting transmission
range62
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance189,218