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Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on the 
left-hand side on the headliner.
The hands-free system is activated whenever 
you establish or receive a call using the follow-
ing:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to 
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication, 
page184
>the voice command system
*, refer to 
page23, except for incoming calls
Volume adjustment
You can set the volume for the hands-free sys-
tem and the ring tone separately:
>Turn knob during a call.
>Turn knob during an incoming call.
The volume can also be adjusted using 
the buttons on the steering wheel.<
This volume is maintained, even if the other 
audio sources are set to minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Retracting telephone keypad
The telephone keypad allows you to use all of 
the basic mobile phone functions without ever 
picking up the handset.
Calls are automatically routed through the 
hands-free system.
Sliding out
Press telephone keypad1. 
It slides out.
It is not possible to remove the telephone 
keypad.<
Controls
2Rejecting call or terminating con-
nection.
3Press briefly: the last digit entered 
is deleted.
Press and hold: the entire number 
is deleted.
4Accepting call or establishing con-
nection. 

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Using the phone
You have the option of controlling the phone 
using various parts of the vehicle equipment:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to 
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad, refer to 
page179
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication
>the voice command system
*, refer to 
page23
The phone number appears on the upper status 
line, refer to page20.
With the ignition switched off, you can continue 
an ongoing call for a maximum of 16 minutes via 
the hands-free system.
Requirements
>The logon data of the mobile phone are 
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone 
is ready to operate.
>The ignition is switched on.
>The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Initiating communication
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Communica-
tion".
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller 
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry 
is displayed.
Accepting a call
>Press the  button on the steering wheel.
>Press the  button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
>Select the   symbol on the Control Dis-
play and press the controller.
The phone number or name are shown in the 
status line.
Rejecting a call
>Press the  button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
>Select the   symbol on the Control Dis-
play and press the controller.
Ending a call
>Press the  button on the steering wheel.
>Press the  button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
>Select the   symbol on the Control Dis-
play and press the controller.
Making calls
Dialing a phone number and 
establishing a connection
Retracting telephone keypad
1.Enter the phone number.
2.Press the  button. 

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Voice command system*
T h e  s ys t e m  r ec o g n i z es  d i g it s  f r o m  z e ro  t o  n i n e .  
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to speed up the entry 
process:
After the last spoken sequence of digits has 
been repeated by the system, you can delete 
this sequence of digits:
With {Delete number} all digits previously 
entered are deleted:
Redialing
>Press the  button on the steering wheel.
>Press the  button on the retracting tele-
phone keypad.
Using the voice command system:
Dialing a number from phone book or 
from numbers stored in a list
Phone numbers you have called, missed calls, 
and the entries of the phone book of the SIM 
card or of the mobile phone are stored in lists 
when the mobile phone is connected to the 
vehicle via Bluetooth. If the caller is listed in the 
phone book, the name of the entry is displayed 
instead of the phone number.
The following lists are available:
>"TOP 8": 
The eight phone numbers in the phone 
book that are called most frequently are 
automatically stored in the Top 8 list. The 
number called most often appears at the 
top of the list.>"Last": 
The last eight phone numbers you have 
dialed are automatically stored. The last 
number dialed is at the top of the list.
>"A-Z": 
The entries in the phone book of the SIM 
card or of the mobile phone, including name 
and phone number, are displayed in alpha-
betical order.
>"Missed": 
The phone numbers of the last eight calls 
not accepted are stored, provided that the 
phone numbers of the callers were trans-
mitted. A missed call is indicated by an 
envelope symbol in the top status line.
Dialing phone numbers from phone 
book
The list "A-Z" is available for you phone book 
entries. The Control Display shows the entries 
in the phone book of the SIM card or mobile 
phone in alphabetical order.
1.Select "A-Z" and press the controller. 
An alphabetical listing of all the entries in 
the phone book appears on the right side of 
the Control Display.
2.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
3.Select the   symbol and press the control-
ler.
The system dials the number. The phone num-
ber is displayed in the top status line.
The connection can also be established 
via the button on the steering wheel or the 
telephone keypad.< 1.{Dial number}.
2.Say the phone number.
3.{Dial}.
1.{Correction}.
2.Correct the phone number.
1.{Delete Number}.
2.Phone number is deleted.
{Redial}. 

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Dialing numbers stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Select the list and press the controller.
>"TOP 8"
>"Last"
>"Missed"
2.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
3.Select the   symbol and press the control-
ler.
The system dials the number.
The phone number is displayed in the top sta-
tus line as this happens.
The connection can also be established 
via the button on the steering wheel or the 
telephone keypad.<
Deleting entries in lists
You can delete the lists of the most frequently 
called phone numbers, missed calls and the last 
subscribers called.
1.Select the desired list and press the con-
troller.
The stored entries are shown on the right 
side of the Control Displays.
2.Select the   symbol and press the con-
troller to delete all existing entries.
3.Select "YES" and press the controller.
All entries are deleted.
Voice-command phone book*
You can use the voice command system to cre-
ate a separate voice command phone book with 
up to 50 entries. You must first input all entries 
by voice command. It is not possible to access 
iDrive phone book entries by voice command. 
but you do have the option of importing your 
phone book entries into the voice command 
phone book.
Making a new entry in voice-command 
phone book
Say the phone number in blocks of three to six 
digits. An entry always consists of a name and 
phone number.
Transferring phone book entries and 
updating voice command phone book*
You can import your phone book entries into 
the voice command phone book and update it:
Each phone number is sent to the voice com-
mand phone book individually. The phone num-
ber and the name appear on the Control Dis-
play. {{Should the entry be saved in the 
telephone book?}} or {{Save entry?}}:
You must assign a specific name to each num-
ber that you wish to import into the voice-com-
mand phone book. These numbers will no 
longer be requested during updates.
1.{Save name}.
2.Speak name and repeat entry upon 
request.
3.Say the phone number.
4.{Save}.
1.{Telephone}.
2.{Telephone book}.
3.{Update telephone book}.
>{No}. 
The next name is displayed.
>{Yes}:
Say the desired name aloud and repeat 
it. 

Mobility
This section helps you maintain your mobility
by supplying important information on vital
topics including fuels and lubricants,
wheels and tires, service, maintenance
and Roadside Assistance.
Mobility 

Wheels and tires
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
The condition of the tires and the maintenance 
of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only 
to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-
fort and most importantly, driving safety.
Checking pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires 
are cold. This means after a maximum of 
1,25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has 
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are 
warm, the tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly 
and correct it as needed, including the 
spare wheel: at least twice a month and before 
starting long trips. If you fail to take this precau-
tion, you may be driving on tires with incorrect 
tire pressures, a condition that can not only 
compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but 
also lead to tire damage and the risk of an acci-
dent. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, 
except run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously 
impair your vehicle's handling and braking 
response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can 
lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, 
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page90, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page92.<
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation 
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient 
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire 
sizes and tire brands respectively 
approved and recommended by BMW; a list of 
these is available from your BMW center.<
For correct identification of the right inflation 
pressure for your tires, pay attention to the fol-
lowing:>Tire sizes for your vehicle
>Load conditions
>Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving 
up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h 
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation 
pressures listed on the following pages in the 
column for traveling speeds up to a max. of 
100 mph/160 km/h to achieve optimum driving 
comfort.
These pressure specifications can be found on 
the door post when you open the driver's door.
The permissible top speed for these tire 
inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. 
Do not exceed this speed; otherwise, tire dam-
age and accidents may result.<
Tire inflation pressures for driving 
above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in 
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please 
consult the relevant table on the following 
pages and adjust tire pressures as necessary to 
the specified pressures for speeds exceeding 
100 mph/150 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage 
and accidents could occur.<
Observe all national and local maximum speed 
limits; otherwise, violations of the law could 
occur. 

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Tire inflation pressures for 760i/Li
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of 
100mph / 160km/hAll traveling speeds 
including those exceeding 
100 mph/160 km/h
All pressure specifications in 
the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires. 
Cold = ambient temperature
245/50 R 18 100 V M+S A/S
245/50 R 18 100 W
245/50 R 18 100 H M+S
245/50 R 18 104 V M+S XL32/220 33/230 33/230 38/260 35/240 41/280
Front: 245/45 R 19 98 Y 32/220 - 32/220 - 33/230 -
Rear: 275/40 R 19 101 Y - 32/220 - 32/220 - 33/230
Front: 245/40 R 20 95 Y 33/230 - 35/240 - 36/250 -
Rear: 275/35 R 20 98 Y - 35/240 - 35/240 - 38/260
Front: 245/35 ZR 21 96 Y XL 38/260 - 39/270 - 41/280 -
Rear: 285/30 ZR 21 100 Y XL - 38/260 - 39/270 - 41/280
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page228. 

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Temperature
The temperature grades are A, B, and C, A 
being highest, and represent the tire's resis-
tance to the generation of heat and its ability to 
dissipate heat when tested under controlled 
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test 
wheel. 
Sustained high temperature can cause the 
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce 
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to 
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to 
a level of performance which all passenger car 
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A 
represent higher levels of performance on the 
laboratory test wheel than the minimum 
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is 
established for a tire that is properly 
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, 
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat 
buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire, refer to page205.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Indicates specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread depth, 
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged 
in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not fall below 0.12 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 
0.063 in/1.6 mm. 
At tread depths below 0.12 in/3 mm, there is an 
increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, 
even when only small amounts of water are 
present on the road surface.
Winter tires display a noticeable loss in their 
ability to cope with cold-weather driving condi-
tions once the tread wears to below 0.16 in/
4 mm. To ensure continued safety, you should 
always have such tires replaced.
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, refer 
to arrow, are distributed over the tire's circum-
ference and are marked on the side of the tire 
with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. If the tire tread 
has been driven down to the wear indicators, a 
tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been 
reached.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low profile tires make wheels, 
tires, and suspension parts more susceptible to 
road hazards and consequential damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal 
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or 
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. These 
kinds of problems may also be signaled by other 
changes in vehicle response, such as a strong 
tendency to pull to the left or right.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. Drive carefully to the nearest 
BMW center or tire shop that works according 
to BMW repair procedures with correspond-