2014 BMW 740LI XDRIVE ignition

4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. When the LED is flashing faster, this
indicates that the button on the interior
rearview mirror has been programmed.
The system can then be controlled by the
button on the interior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the
integrated universal remote control, ensure
that there are no people, animals, or objects
within the range of movement of the remote- controlled system; otherwise, there is a risk of
injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐ view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter Front
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying
Place your finger in the depression next to the
ashtray, arrow, and push up at the same time.
The ashtray can be removed.
Lighter Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
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Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Rear
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying Take out the insert.
Lighter
Push in the lighter.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Take the remote control with you when leaving
the vehicle so that children cannot use the
lighter and burn themselves.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The
total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
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▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Rear cooler
Behind the center armrest
The cooler is located behind the center arm‐
rest in the rear.
Fold the center armrest down.
Opening
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward. Switching onThe cooler can be operated at two levels.
1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the button once for each
cooling 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.Start 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.◀
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual 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
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
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 acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
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.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
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Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
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Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ture via remote control 34
Headlamp flasher 74
Headlamp glass 219
Headlamps, care 231
Headlamp washer system 74
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-Up Display 157
Head-up Display, care 233
Heavy cargo, stowing 186
Height with roof-mounted aerial, vehicle 236
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Hill Descent Control HDC 127
Hills 184
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 125
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 178
Homepage 6
Hood 210
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 182
HUD Head-Up Display 157
Hydroplaning 183
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 86
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 86
Identification marks, tires 204
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 210
iDrive 16 Ignition key, refer to Remote
control 30
Ignition off 66
Ignition on 66
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 106
Indicator and warning lamps 83
Individual air distribution 161
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 199
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 103
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 91
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 129
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 80
Instrument lighting 98
Integral Active Steering 129
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 168
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 225
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 161
Interior equipment 168
Interior lamps 99
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror 59
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Internet page 6 Interval display, service re‐
quirements 87
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 222
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 77
Jump-starting 226
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 77
Knee airbag 100
L Lamp replacement, rear 221
Lamps 95
Lamps and bulbs 218
Lane departure warning 119
Lane margin, warning 119
Language on Control Dis‐ play 93
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 186
LATCH child restraint fixing system 63
Leather, care 231
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement 221
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 221
LED light 221
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 219
Length, vehicle 237
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