2016 BMW 740I SEDAN USB

Intelligent Safety
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The lane departure warning is automatically
activated after departure, if the function was
switched on the last time the engine was stop‐
ped.
Switching on/off manually Press button:
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The indi‐
vidual settings are activated and stored for the
profile currently used. As soon as a setting is
changed on the menu, all settings of the menu
are activated, the button lights up orange.
Press button repeatedly. It is switched
between the following settings:
"ALL ON" All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems
are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.Press
buttonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are
switched on.Button lights up orange: some In‐
telligent Safety systems are
switched off or settings for the
sub-functions were changed.Button does not light up: all Intel‐
ligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Setting warning sensitivities
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Lane Departure Warning"5.Select desired setting.▷"Always": the system always alerts
within the technical limitations.▷"Reduced": some warning are sup‐
pressed depending on the situation,
e.g. during passing without turn signal
or when purposefully driving over lane
markings in curves.▷"Off": no warnings are issued.Seite 151SafetyControls151
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐
cally activated after departure, if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Switching on/off manually Press button:
The menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed.
If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched
off, all systems are now switched on.
"Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the
equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐
tems can be individually configured. The indi‐
vidual settings are activated and stored for the
profile currently used. As soon as a setting is
changed on the menu, all settings of the menu
are activated, the button lights up orange.
Press button repeatedly. It is switched
between the following settings:
"ALL ON" All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on. Basic settings are activated for
the subfunctions.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems
are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.Press
buttonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are
switched on.Button lights up orange: some In‐
telligent Safety systems are
switched off or settings for the
sub-functions were changed.Button does not light up: all Intel‐
ligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Setting the warning time
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Blind Spot Detection"5.Select desired setting.
"Off": With this setting, no warning is out‐
put.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Set force of the steering wheel
vibration
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Steering wheel vibration"4.Select desired setting.
The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety
systems and stored for the profile currently
used.
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"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems
are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:
All Intelligent Safety systems are
turned off.Press
buttonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelli‐
gent Safety systems are
switched on.Button lights up orange: some In‐
telligent Safety systems are
switched off or settings for the
sub-functions were changed.Button does not light up: all Intel‐
ligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Issued warning
Lamp in the exterior mirror
WARNING
The lamp in the exterior mirror flashes and the
steering wheel vibrates. An active steering in‐
tervention takes place to prevent collisions and
maintain the vehicle within its own lane. The
steering intervention can be noticed on the
steering wheel and can be manually overridden
at any time.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷When a vehicle is approaching at a speed
much faster than your own.▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷In tight curves or on narrow lanes.▷If the bumpers are dirty or iced up, or cov‐
ered with stickers.▷In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane
markings such as in construction areas.▷When lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.▷When the lane markings are covered by
objects.▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.▷If there are constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun
low in the sky.▷When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
▷NBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
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Rear center armrest
There is a socket in the storage compartment
in the center armrest, arrow.
In the trunk
Fold open the cover.
USB interface The concept
External devices with USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB interface.
The following audio devices can be connected:
▷Mobile phones and smartphones sup‐
ported by the USB interface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate
USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐
serted.▷Audio devices with USB port, e.g. MP3
player.▷USB storage devices.Common file systems are supported.
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended
formats.
Information about compatible USB devices can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:
▷Exporting and importing profiles, refer to
page 58.▷Listening to music files via USB audio.▷Watching video films via USB video.▷Loading of software updates, refer to
page 46.
Information
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Use a flexible adapter cable.▷Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.▷Due to the large number of audio devices
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every USB device is operable
on the vehicle.▷Do not expose audio devices to extreme
environmental conditions, such as very
high temperatures; refer to the audio de‐
vice operating instructions.▷Due to the different configurations of audio
and video files, e.g., bit rates greater than
256 kbit/s, or the many different compres‐
sion techniques, proper playback cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.▷The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 1 A if supported by
the device. Therefore, do not additionally
connect the device to a socket inside the
vehicle; otherwise, playback may be com‐
promised.
Not compatible USB devices:
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▷USB hard drives.▷USB hubs.▷USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.▷HFS-formatted USB devices.▷MTP devices.▷Devices such as fans or lights.
In the center armrest
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
In the center console
The USB interface is located in the center con‐
sole.
Through-loading system General information The through-loading system allows the trans‐port of long objects, such as skies.
Opening through-loading without
comfort seats1.Fold down the center armrest.2.Remove flap.3.Pull handle down, arrow 1, and fold panel
forward, arrow 2.
Opening through-loading with comfort
seats
1.If equipped with rear console: fold down
center armrest.2.If equipped with rear console: push cover
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Tire sealant 260
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 254
Tires, run-flat tires 260
Tire tread 258
Tone 6
Tool 281
Top View, see Surround View 187
Total vehicle weight 299
Touchpad 26
Touchscreen 25
Tow fitting see tow-starting/ towing 289
Towing 289
Towing, see tow-starting/ towing 289
Tow-starting 289
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 264
Traction control 164
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 164
Traffic Jam Assist, see Steer‐ ing and lane guidance assis‐
tant 177
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 106
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 106
Transporting children safely 93
Tread, tires 258
Trip computer 125
Trip information, see onboard computer on the Control
Display 125
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 103
Trip odometer 123
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 123
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 66
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 65 Trunk lid, hotel function 65
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 66
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 61
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 282
Turn signals, operation 103
U
Unintentional alarm 70
Units of measurement 39
Universal remote control 215
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 106
Unlocking, automatic 68
Unlocking, settings 67
Unlocking via door lock 62
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Updating software 46
Upholstery care 293
USB interface 221
V
Vanity mirror 217
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 166
Vehicle battery 284
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 284
Vehicle, break-in 234
Vehicle care 292
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 292
Vehicle status 126
Vehicle storage 294
Vehicle wash 291
Ventilation 206
Venting, see ventilation 206 Vent, see ventilation 206
Video 6
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Vitality programs 90
Vitalization programs, see Vi‐ tality programs 90
Voice activation system 33
W Warning against cross traf‐ fic 197
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 114
Warning displays, see Check Control 114
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 153
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see crossing traffic
warning 197
Warning messages, see Check Control 114
Warning triangle 287
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 106
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 105
Washer system 103
Washing, vehicle 291
Water on roads 235
Weights 299
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 60
Welcome Light Carpet, see welcome lights 130
Welcome lights 130
Welcome screen 58
Wheel cleaner 293
Wheels, changing 258
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 254
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 268 Seite 311Everything from A to ZReference311
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