2011 BMW 740I low beam

Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use
a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have it checked by
your service center.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance 1
Adaptive light control
2 Parking lamp, daytime running lights* 3
Low beams/high beams
4 Turn signal
Xenon lamps
Because
of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Turn signals, incl. side indicators
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 260.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Adaptive light control
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 260.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
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Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance

Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 65
Engine start, Starting aid 267
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 76
Entering/exiting
vehicle, assis‐
tance, steering wheel 60
Equalizer 170
Equipment, interior 132
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 98
Exchanging wheels/tires 250
Exhaust system 144
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External devices 190
External start 267
External temperature dis‐ play 76
External temperature warn‐ ing 76
Eyes for securing cargo 147
F
Fader 170
Failure message, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air volume 126
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 82
Filler neck for engine oil 255
Fine wood, care 273
First aid kit 267
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 269
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Flat tire, warning lamp 92
Flat tire, wheel change 264
Flooding 145
Floor carpet, care 273
Floor mats, care 273
FM/AM station 172 Folding table in the rear
136
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 145
Front airbags 88
Front fog lamps 87
Front
fog lamps, front, bulb re‐
placement 262
Front lamps 261
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 89
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 90
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50
Front seats, adjusting 48
Fuel cap 242
Fuel consumption, current 76
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 78
Fuel filler flap 242
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel quality 243
Fuel, tank capacity 279
Fuse 265
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 132
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 161
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73
General driving notes 144
Gentleman function 50
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 138
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 152
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 278
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 278 H
Hand brake, refer to Parking
brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 133
Hazard warning flashers 266
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 173
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 37
Headlamp flasher 70
Headlamp glass 261
Headlamps 261
Headlamps, care 272
Headlamp washer system 70
Headliner 18
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 202, 207
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 55
Head-up Display 123
Head-up Display, care 273
Heavy cargo, stowing 147
Height, seats 48
Height
with roof-mounted aer‐
ial, vehicle 276
High-beam Assistant 86
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 86
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hills 146
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 140
Homepage 6
Hood 253
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 144
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House number, entering for
navigation 153
Hydroplaning 145
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 76
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 76
Identification marks, tires 248
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 253
iDrive 19
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Indication of a flat tire 92
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14
Indicator lamps 14
Individual air distribution 125
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 244
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 77
Information on the navigation data 166
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 101
Initializing,
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 92
Instrument cluster 14, 75
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 16
Instrument lighting 87
Integral Active Steering 101
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 132
Intensity, AUTO program 126
Interactive map 156
Interior equipment 132
Interior lamps 87
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36 Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror
59
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Intermediate
destinations 158
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 153
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 81
iPod/iPhone 191
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 264
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 264
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Knee airbag 88
L
Lamp replacement 260
Lamp replacement, front 261
Lamp replacement, rear 263
Lamps 84
Lamps and bulbs 260
Lane departure warning 94
Lane margin, warning 94
Language on Control Dis‐ play 81
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 147
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 272 LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 261
Length, vehicle 277
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 263
Light-alloy wheels, care 272
Light control 85
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 261
Lighter, front 134
Lighter, rear 134
Lighting 84
Lighting
via remote control 36
Light switch 84
Load 147
Loading 146
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 39
Locking, central 35
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 45
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 84
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 86
Lower back support 49
Lug bolt lock 264
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 148
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 258
Maintenance require‐ ments 258
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 81
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