
Transporting children safelyVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
The right place for children
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the
rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of the
child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐
jury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page  103.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Before mounting
If the rear seat backrests are adjustable:
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,
return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic
position.
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
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LoadingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged. ◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐hicle and unstable driving situations may
result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
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Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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Saving fuelVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect consumption values in various
ways, for instance consumption can be influ‐
enced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base:120.9 inches/3,070 mmL model: 126.4 inches / 3,210 mm2Length:200.0 inches/5,080 mm
L model: 205.5 inches / 5,220 mm
Smallest turning circle
Diameter: 40 ft/12.2 m
xDrive dia.: 41 ft/12.5 mL model dia.: 41.7 ft/12.7 m
L model xDrive dia.: 42.7 ft/13.0 m
Weights
 
740i740LiApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,545/2,5155,635/2,556Loadlbs/kg1,035/4691,035/469Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,1792,625/1,191Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,120/1,4153,140/1,424Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l17.7/50017.7/500Seite 229Technical dataReference229
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740Li xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,785/2,624Loadlbs/kg1,035/469Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,755/1,250Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,155/1,431Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l17.7/500
 
750i750LiApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,735/2,6015,820/2,640Loadlbs/kg1,035/469950/431Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,755/1,2502,780/1,261Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,140/1,4243,155/1,431Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l17.7/50017.7/500
 
750i xDrive750Li xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,865/2,6605,940/2,694Loadlbs/kg1,035/469950/431Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,865/1,3002,890/1,311Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,150/1,4293,195/1,449Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l17.7/50017.7/500
 
760LiApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,065/2,751Loadlbs/kg950/431Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,975/1,349Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,205/1,454Seite 230ReferenceTechnical data230
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  123 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  131 
Activated-charcoal filter  157 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  118 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  131 
Active Protection  120 
Active seat, front  50 
Active seat ventilation, front  51 
Active seat ventilation, rear  54 
Active Steering, integral  126 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  120 
Adaptive drive  125 
Adaptive light control  97 
Adaptive light control, bulb re‐ placement  212 
Additives, oil  205 
Adjust front seat  48 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  48 
After washing vehicle  223 
Airbags  101 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  102 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  156 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  156 
Air distribution, manual  155 
Air flow, automatic climate control  155 
Air pressure, tires  191 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion  157 
Alarm system  42 
Alarm, unintentional  43 
All around the center con‐ sole  14 
All around the headliner  15 
All around the steering wheel  12 
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control  156 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  199 
All-wheel-drive  124 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  162 
Alternative oil types  205 
Ambient light  99 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  76 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  123 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  123 
Approved axle load  229 
Approved engine oils  205 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  169 
Arrival time  91 
Ashtray  163 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  218 
Assistance when driving off  123  
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety  109 
Attentiveness assistant  120 
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold  72 
AUTO intensity  155 
Automatic car wash  222 Automatic climate con‐
trol  154  
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  131 
Automatic Curb Monitor  59 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  103 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  96 
Automatic Hold  72 
Automatic locking  37 
Automatic recirculated-air control  156 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  37 
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid  38 
Automatic tailgate  38 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  76 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  155 
AUTO program, intensity  155 
Auto Start/Stop function  68 
Average fuel consumption  91 
Average speed  91 
Axle loads, weights  229 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Backrest, width  49 
Back seats, adjusting  51 
Backup camera  141 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  218  
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing  220  
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Condensation under the vehi‐cle  176  
Condition Based Service CBS  208 
Configure driving mode  129 
Confirmation signal  35 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  93 
Controller  16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  123 
Convenient opening  34 
Coolant  207 
Coolant temperature  86 
Cooler  165 
Cooling function  156 
Cooling, maximum  155 
Cooling system  207 
Corrosion on brake discs  176 
Cruise control  137 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  131 
Cruising range  87 
Cupholder  170 
Curb weight  229 
Current fuel consumption  87 
D
Damage, tires  198 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  126 
Data, technical  228 
Date  87 
Daytime running lights  96 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  155 
Dehumidifying, air  156 
Destination distance  91 
Digital clock  86 
Dimensions  228 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  60 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror  60 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  73 
Display in windshield  151 
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting  98 
Displays  79, 80  
Displays, cleaning  225 
Disposal, vehicle battery  216 
Distance control, refer to PDC  139 
Distance information  152 
Distance, selecting for ACC  133 
Distance to destination  91 
Divided screen view, split screen  20 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  30 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  37 
Downhill control  125 
Drive-off assistant  123 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  123 
Driving Dynamics Control  127 
Driving instructions, breaking in  174  
Driving mode  127 
Driving notes, general  174 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  123 
Driving tips  174 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  123  
DTC driving dynamics  124 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  124  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  126  
Dynamic Drive  126 
Dynamic Light Spot  213 
Dynamic Light Spot, refer to Night Vision  114 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC  123 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  124 
E
ECO PRO  181 
ECO PRO, bonus range  182 
ECO PRO display  181 
ECO PRO driving mode  181 
ECO PRO mode  181 
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion  183 
EfficientDynamics  183 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  80 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  123 
Emergency detection, remote control  31 
Emergency release, door lock  36 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  188 
Emergency release, parking brake  70 
Emergency Request  217 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  218 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  31 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  40 
Energy Control  87 
Energy recovery  87 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  68 
Engine, automatic switch- off  68 
Engine compartment  202 
Engine compartment, working in  202  
Engine coolant  207 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  184 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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