2008 BMW 750I fuel consumption

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Adapter for spare key
You will need the adapter to activate the ignition
and to start the vehicle with the spare key.
Take the adapter from the onboard tool kit, refer
to page213.
Press lock button1, slide the cover open and
insert the spare key2 into the adapter. Close
the cover and insert the adapter into the ignition
lock.
Key Memory
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW
individually according to your preferences. Key
Memory ensures that most of these settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use
without you having to do anything. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote
control is detected and the settings stored for it
are called up and carried out.
This means that your BMW will return to your
personal settings even if it has in the meantime
been driven by another person with his/her own
remote control and settings. The individual set-
tings are stored for a maximum of four remote
controls.
Key Memory
>Personal temperature distribution for seat
heating
*, refer to page49.
>Personal setting for the programmable but-
ton on the steering wheel, refer to page52.
>Personal setting of PDC Park Distance
Control
*, refer to page86.>Air distribution, temperature, and intensity
of the Automatic climate control, refer to
page105.
>Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-
play:
>Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance traveled, distances to go, tem-
perature, and pressure, refer to page84.
>Language on Control Display, refer to
page84.
>Display format of date and time, refer to
page84.
>Brightness of Control Display, refer to
page85.
>Personal settings for volume and tone of
the Entertainment sound output, refer to
page153.
>Personal settings for the stored stations of
the radio, refer to page158.
>Personal settings for the volume of the
hands-free telephone operation, refer to
page179.
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.

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R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
You can select this position, for example, in car
washes. The vehicle can roll.
Transmission remains in N even after the
ignition is switched off whenever you
leave the remote control in the ignition lock.
This function is useful in automatic car washes,
etc.
After approx. 30 minutes the system automati-
cally shifts into position P. Pay attention to the
messages on the Info Display.
Switching off engine, refer to page58.<
D Drive, automatic position
This is the mode recommended for normal
vehicle operation. All forward gears are avail-
able.
Under normal operating conditions, the fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
Kick-down
The kick-down mode provides you with maxi-
mum acceleration.
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation
Press button1 on the steering wheel.
The sport program is activated and S appears
on the Info Display. This program is recom-
mended for a performance-oriented driving
style.
Press button1 again to switch into the manual
mode and then into the automatic program
again.
In the manual mode, the Steptronic changes
gears when one of the buttons2 on the front or
back of the steering wheel is briefly pressed.
The Info Display shows the manual ranges M1
through M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a plausible combination
of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,
the system will not execute a downshift that
would cause the engine to overrev. In this case,
the requested gear appears briefly on the Info
Display, followed by the current gear.
Press button1 again to switch back into the
automatic program.

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Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine
become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In
addition, a message appears on the Control
Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page210.
Computer
Requesting functions
You can use the buttons in the turn signal lever
to display the computer information on the Info
Display.
1Info Display on left
2Info Display on right
A new function appears each time you briefly
press the button.
Displays on Info Display
The display sequence:
>Fuel gauge
>Range and distance to destinationThe display sequence:
>Odometer
>Energy Control/current fuel consumption
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed
>Time of arrival
Hiding messages
Maintain pressure on button1 to hide the com-
puter display. Briefly press the button again to
return to the last display.
It is not possible, though, to hide a Check
Control message.<
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge mode appears automatically
once the fuel level falls into the reserve range.
The tanks still contains the following quantities
of fuel:
>750i/Li: approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters.
>760i/Li: approx. 3.1 US gal/12 liters.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are driv-
ing in mountainous areas, for example, the indi-
cator may fluctuate slightly.
After reaching the reserve quantity, the
Info Display can no longer be hidden.
However, you can still display the remaining
range.<
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 23.2 US gal/
88 liters. You can find information on refueling
on page198.
Refuel well before the tank is empty. If
you drive down to the last drop, engine
functions are not assured and damage can
occur.<

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Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. It is projected by taking
into account the driving style over the last
20 miles/30 km.
When your cruising range falls below
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel. Other-
wise, engine functions are not assured and
damage can occur.<
The computer only registers refueling amounts
greater than approx. 1.3 US gal/5 liters.
Distance to destination
When you enter a destination into the naviga-
tion system, refer to page131, or manually
enter a distance in the computer, refer to
page78, prior to departure, then the system
displays the remaining distance to your desti-
nation.
The system automatically adopts the distance
to your destination on the route recommended
by the navigation system.
When you enter a destination into the
navigation system, any manual distance
entries will be overwritten once the vehicle has
traveled approx. 1,640 ft/500 m of the calcu-
lated distance.<
Energy Control/current fuel
consumption
Shows the current fuel consumption. This
allows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is determined
for the time during which the engine is running.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
off are not included in the calculations of aver-
age speed.
You can reset value for average fuel consump-
tion and average speed, refer to Resetting val-
ues, page78.
For different route segments
You can display the average speed and average
fuel consumption for two different route seg-
ments:
>refer to Displays on Control Display below
>refer to Trip computer on page78
Time of arrival
A display of your estimated time of arrival is
available whenever you enter a destination into
the navigation system, refer to page131, or
enter the distance manually into the computer,
refer to page78, prior to departure.
A prerequisite for this is that you have the
time set correctly, refer to page84.<
Displays on Control Display
You can also access the computer via iDrive, for
principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3.Select "BC" and press the controller.
>Anticipated arrival time at destination and
remaining distance:
>To enter a distance into the computer
manually, refer to Entering a distance
manually
>To enter a destination into the naviga-
tion system, refer to page131
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed

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Resetting values
You can reset values for the average speed and
average fuel consumption:
1.Activate the relevant menu item and press
the controller.
2.Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
This also resets the information currently
shown on the Info Display.
Entering a distance manually
1.Select "To dest." and press the controller.
2.Turn the controller to set the distance to the
destination.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
The distance to the destination is automatically
predetermined when using the navigation sys-
tem route guidance, refer to page144.
Using voice command system
Trip computer
The trip computer can be used, e.g. for a vaca-
tion trip.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".3.Select "BC " and press the controller.
>Departure time
>Driving time
>Distance traveled
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed
To switch trip computer on/off and reset all val-
ues:
Select "START / RESET" and press the con-
troller.
To deactivate trip computer:
Select "STOP" and press the controller.
Service required
The distance or time period remaining until your
next service briefly appears when you switch on
the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine your
vehicle's current service requirements by
reading out the data stored in the remote con-
trol.<
With BMW Assist enabled, information about
maintenance status of your vehicle or informa-
tion about legally mandated inspections is
automatically transmitted before the relevant {On-board computer}.

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Settings on Control Display
Setting units of measure and display
format
You can change the units of measure used in
the displays of fuel consumption, distances and
temperatures as well as the display format for
the time and date.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Units" and press the controller.
4.Select the menu item that you wish to
adjust. Press repeatedly to view a listing of
your selection options.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Setting language
You can select a different language for the text
displays.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".3.Select "Language" and press the controller.
4.Select and activate the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time and date
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Clock" and press the controller.
Setting time
1.Select "Time" and press the controller.
The first time setting is activated.
2.Turn to adjust the setting.
3.Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The next setting is selected.
4.Adjust the remaining settings. After the last
adjustment, the time is stored.
Setting date
1.Select "Date" and press the controller.
The first date display setting is activated.
2.Turn to adjust the setting.

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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
operation33,36
– service notification190
– station storage158
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Assistance getting in
and out52
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 buttons52Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control100
– refer to Daytime running
lamps100
– refer to Interior lamps101
– refer to Pathway lighting100
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC105
Automatic soft closing
– doors
35
– luggage compartment lid36
Automatic station search157
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– buttons on steering
wheel63
– interlock62
– manually unlocking and
locking transmission lock64
– shiftlock62
– towing221
– tow starting222
"AUTO P"
– activating/deactivating
Automatic Hold59
– programmable buttons52
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",
navigation142
Avoiding unintentional
alarms38"Avoid route", navigation147
"Avoid sect.", navigation147
"Avoid tolls", navigation142
Avoid tolls, navigation142
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
"A-Z", telephone185
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support
adjustment44
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment44
Backrest width adjustment,
refer to Front comfort seat
adjustment44
Backup lamp, replacing
bulbs215
"Balance", balance and
fader154
Bar, refer to Tow bar221
Bass, refer to Tone
control154
"Bass", treble and bass154
Battery217
– jump starting220
– switch218
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 Assist189
– activating193
– "BMW Assist"193
– "BMW center"190
– "Concierge"192
– info service192
– "Roadside Assistance"190
– services offered189

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Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing scale, map view in
navigation145
Changing settings on Control
Display84
Changing time display84
Changing units of measure on
Control Display84
Changing wheels215
– run-flat tires205
"Channels", radio160
Check Control80
– "CHECK"81
– CHECK button81
Child's seats, refer to
Installing child restraint
systems54
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety lock56
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter116
"City / Postal Code",
navigation133
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning headlamps, tank
capacity, refer to Wiper fluid
filler neck66
Cleaning windshield65
"Climate"
– activating activation time for
parked car ventilation110
– preselecting activation time
for parked car
ventilation109
– rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
– switching parked car
ventilation on and off
directly109Climate comfort
windshield126
Clock75
– 12/24-hour mode84
– also refer to Assistance
window21
– display format84
– setting84
"Clock", settings84
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Clothes hooks114
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine57
"Color", DVD changer172
Combined instrument, refer to
Info Display12
"Comfort", EDC Electronic
Damper Control
90
Comfort Access38
– before driving into a car
wash39
– changing battery39
Comfort features14
Comfort program, EDC
Electronic Damper
Control90
Comfort seat44
– in rear45
"Communication", phone184
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer165
– refer to CD player163
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments113
Compressed audio files,
CD changer166
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
– units of measure and display
format84
"Concierge", BMW Assist192
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked123Condition Based Service
CBS211
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Power
socket116
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption77
"Continue route guidance?",
navigation144
"Contrast"
– BMW Night Vision98
– DVD changer172
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– rear seat screen21
– refer to iDrive16
– setting brightness85
Controller
– programmable button52
– rear seat screen21
– refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10,14
Coolant210
– level210
– temperature76
Cooler, refer to Rear
refrigerator117
Cooling
– maximum106,108
– refer to AUTO program
104
– refer to Rear climate
control108
– refer to Rear refrigerator117
– refer to Switching cooling
function on and off
manually107
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC87
Cradle for mobile phone, refer
to Using snap-in
adapter178