
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.
Start/Stop button
The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:▷When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically switches
to the radio ready state when the door is opened
if the lights are switched off or the daytime run‐
ning lights are switched on.
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is stopped:▷During locking, also with the low beams ac‐
tivated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available when
the low beams are switched off.▷When opening and closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.▷While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low beams
are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or
closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐
er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐
tive.
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Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R, or M/
S.▷Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with automatic transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
▷Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.▷Then press the brake pedal with normal
braking force.Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.
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▷NBG009014A.
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.
Brake force display
The concept
▷During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.▷During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
Active Protection
General information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
▷Attentiveness assistant.▷PreCrash▷PostCrashAttentiveness assistant
The concept
If the becomes increasing less alert or shows
signs of fatigue, a recommendation to take a
break appears in the Control Display. This is
based on the driver's individual driving style,
e.g., steering behavior, or the driving conditions,
such as the time.
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, monot‐
onous journeys, for example, on highways. In
this situation, it is recommended that the driver
take a break.
General information
The system is automatically activated every
time the engine is started.
Note Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical state
and may not detect an increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue or may not detect it correctly.
Therefore, make sure that the driver is rested
and alert; otherwise, risks may be detected too
late and an accident be caused as a result.◀
Function
The system is activated each time the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:▷Personal driving style, for example, steering
behavior.▷Driving conditions, for example, length of
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▷When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐
er's side, the corresponding turn signal must
be set.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx 4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking procedure
Closed doors.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors used to measure park‐
ing spaces are located in the side turn signals.
To ensure full operability:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and main‐
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press the button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
  Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Activate:  
  "Parking Assistant" Select the
symbol in the Control Display.
Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷Press the button.▷Switch off the ignition.
Display on the Control Display
Activating/deactivating the system
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but not
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Opening
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward.
Switching on
The cooler can be operated at two levels.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.  Press the button once for each cool‐
ing level.
The highest cooling power is active when
two LEDs are lit.
If the cooler was switched on the last time the
ignition was switched on, it will likewise be
switched on the next time the ignition is
switched on.
Switching off
Press the button repeatedly until the LEDs go
out.
Malfunction
The cooler cannot be switched on or switches
off, e.g., when the cooling system overheats or
if the battery voltage is low. One of the LEDs
flashes.
Remedy the problem
1.If necessary, allow the refrigerator cooling
system to cool down.2.Starting the engine.3.Switch on cooler.
If the LED flashes even after a short time, have
the cooler checked by the service center.
Folding table in the rear
A folding table is contained in the backrest of the
front seat.
Folding down Pinch hazard during folding out and in
Make sure that the area of movement
around the folding table and the side hinges is
clear; otherwise, injuries can occur.◀
Pulling on the handle, draw the table up and out
and fold it down.
Close the folding table when driving
Keep the folding table closed as much as
possible to prevent the any danger of injury dur‐
ing driving through objects on the folding table
or the folding table itself.◀
Ski bag
Capacity
The ski bag can be used to transport up to three
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or
a snowboard of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.
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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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High-beam Assistant 97 
High beams  74 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  97 
Hill Descent Control HDC  125 
Hills  176 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  123 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  170 
Homepage  6 
Hood  202 
Horn  12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  40 
Hot exhaust system  174 
HUD Head-Up Display  151 
Hydroplaning  175 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  86 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  86 
Identification marks, tires  196 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  202 
iDrive  16 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  30 
Ignition off  66 
Ignition on  66 
Indication of a flat tire  105 , 107  
Individual air distribution  155 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  31 
Inflation pressure, tires  191 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  104 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  90 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering  126 Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM  107 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Instrument cluster  79 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  80 
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional  80 
Instrument lighting  98 
Integral Active Steering  126 
Integrated key  30 
Integrated universal remote control  161 
Intelligent Safety  109 
Intensity, AUTO program  155 
Interior equipment  161 
Interior lamps  99 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol  34 
Interior motion sensor  43 
Interior rearview mirror  60 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  60 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  87 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  215 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  215 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion  77 
Jump-starting  218 
K
Key/remote control  30 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  40 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile  31 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission  77 Knee airbag  101 
L
Lamp replacement  210 
Lamp replacement, rear  213 
Lamps  95 
Lamps and bulbs  210 
Lane departure warning  117 
Lane margin, warning  117 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  93 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  178 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  63 
Leather, care  223 
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement  213 
LED headlamps, Bulb replace‐ ment  212 
LED light  212 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  211 
Length, vehicle  229 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  21 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  213 
Light-alloy wheels, care  224 
Light control  97 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  211 
Lighter, rear  164 
Lighting  95 
Lighting, speaker  99 
Lighting via remote control  34 
Light Spot, refer to Night Vi‐ sion  114 
Light switch  95 
Load  177 
Loading  177 
Lock, door  36 
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