2013 BMW 750I parking brake

Instrument display
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Overview: indicator/warning lamps
SymbolFunction or systemTurn signalParking brakeParking brake in Canadian modelsAutomatic HoldFront fog lampsHigh beamsHigh-beam AssistantParking lamps, headlamp controlSymbolFunction or systemCruise controlLane departure warningDSC Dynamic Stability ControlDSC Dynamic Stability Control or
DTC Dynamic Traction ControlTire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire MonitorSafety beltsAirbag systemSteering systemEmissionsEmissions in Canadian modelsBrake systemBrake system in Canadian modelsABS Antilock Brake SystemSeite 84ControlsDisplays84
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle 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.
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradients.
The parking brake is not required.1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive away with‐
out delay.After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
is being used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driving
without delay, since the drive-off assistant will
not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap‐
prox. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling
back.◀
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes at individual wheels.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
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The selected distance, refer to page 134, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
While driving Press the button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:▷When the system is switched off.▷When the ignition is switched off.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.
▷Green mark in the speedometer during a
brief idle phase:
The vehicle ahead of you drives away while
the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates
without anything having to be done.▷Switch to orange of the mark in the speed‐
ometer after approx. 2 sec.:
The vehicle ahead of you drives away, while
the mark is orange: in order to accelerate,
briefly press the gas pedal or press the RES
button or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that
the vehicle ahead of you has driven off.
You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by
pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing
behind another vehicle:1. Press the button to call up a stored
desired speed.2.Release the brake pedal.3.Press on the accelerator briefly, or press the
RES button or the rocker switch when the
vehicle ahead of you drives away.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
▷The marking lights up green:
the system is active.▷The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.▷The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly
to the mark for the desired speed.
Brief status display Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the system
requirements for operation are currently not
met.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving
ahead of you is shown.
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Radar sensor
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:▷OAYARS3-A
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐
sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused
by damage incurred during parking, for example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
If the camera fails or becomes dirty, the system
cannot detect stationary vehicles. A Check Con‐
trol message is displayed.
Cruise control
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:▷On curvy roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◀
General information
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel con‐
sumption.
Controls
At a glance
1System on/off, interrupt2Resume speed3Store speed4Store, maintain/change speed
Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle 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.
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kick-down under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake discs
and brake pads. Drive moderately during this
break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
users may be injured or the vehicle may be dam‐
aged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the
passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the blower speed.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐
ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 in‐
ches/50 cm is maintained at all times. Holding
them too close or using excessively high pres‐
sures or temperatures can cause damage or
preliminary damage that may then lead to long-
term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.
Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 75,to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 43.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
1.Release parking brake, refer to page 70, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 72.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.Seite 222MobilityCare222
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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
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Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 205
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 86
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 205
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 205
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 218
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 86
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 61
Entering a car wash 222
Equipment, interior 161
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 123
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 218
External temperature dis‐ play 86
External temperature warn‐ ing 86
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 83
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 155
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 83
Filler neck for engine oil 205 Fine wood, care 224
First aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 107
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Folding table in the rear 166
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 76
Foot brake 175
Front airbags 101
Front fog lamps 98
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 213
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 103
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 103
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 212
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel cap 188
Fuel consumption, current 87
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 91
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 86
Fuel quality 190
Fuel, tank capacity 231
Fuse 216 G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 161
Gasoline 190
Gasoline quality 190
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 77
General driving notes 174
Gentleman function 50
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 168
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Halogen front fog lamps, bulb replacement 213
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 162
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Control 125
Head airbags 101
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 74
Headlamp glass 211
Headlamps, care 223
Headlamp washer system 74
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-Up Display 151
Head-up Display, care 225
Heavy cargo, stowing 178
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