User manual BMW 745 2002

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A­Z Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG 745i 745Li Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. [. . . ] For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 97. You can have the daytime driving lamps on your vehicle programmed to operate as desired. < Automatic headlamp control When you set the switch to this position, the system activates and switches the headlamps on and off (low beams) in response to changes in ambient light conditions, for instance, in tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in rain and snow. The green indicator lamp next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. Following automatic activation the vehicle's external lighting remains on when you switch on the fog lamps. < The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions. < You can have the sensitivity of the headlamp control system adjusted on your vehicle. < Low beams When you switch off the ignition with the headlamps on, the headlamps go out, and only the parking lamps remain on. "Follow me home" lamps: After parking the vehicle and switching off the headlamps, you can use the headlamp flasher control to activate the headlamps (low beam) for a period of roughly 40 seconds. You also have the options of extending this period or, as an alternative, having this function deactivated. < "Lamps on" warning If you switch off the ignition while the headlamps are on, when you subsequently open the driver's door a buzzer will sound for several seconds, while the Check Control will provide you with an additional reminder in the form of a message alerting you to the fact that the headlamps have not been switched off. 96 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumination intensity. High beams/standing lamps The fog lamps are switched off whenever the high beams are switched on. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the headlamps (low beam) will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Interior lamps 1 High beams ­ blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher ­ blue indicator lamp 3 Standing lamp Entertainment The interior lamps operate automatically. Reference 97 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking: With the ignition off, press the lever in the desired direction 3, past the pressure point. Mobility Communications Standing lamps, left and right* Navigation Driving tips The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the Info Display lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. Controls At a glance Instrument lighting Front fog lamps Lamps Switching the interior lamps on and off Briefly press button 1. If you want the interior lamps to remain off continuously, maintain pressure on the button for approx. To revert to normal operation, press the button briefly. The button for the interior lamps in the rear passenger area only switches these lamps on and off. The interior lamps come on briefly whenever you use the parked-car ventilation system. This feature confirms that the system has been activated. < Control of the footwell lamps, courtesy lamps and ground lamps is also automatic. Reading lamps Reading lamps are provided in the front and rear* adjacent to the interior lamps. You can switch them on and off using the buttons 2 located next to the lamps. To avoid discharging the battery, all of the vehicle's interior lamps are automatically switched off approx. 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off. < Light-emitting diodes ­ LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for an extended period (several hours), as irritation of the iris could result. < 98 Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ] one person, full tank of fuel, ready for operation, without options Approved gross vehicle load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load Luggage compartment capacity Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg cu ft/l 4376/1985 5434/2465 2557/1160 2987/1355 220/100 17. 7/500 4464/2025 5523/2505 2602/1180 3020/1370 Capacities Notes Fuel tank Reserve Windshield washer reservoir incl. headlamp wipe/ wash system Cooling system including heater circuit Engine oil and filter change gal. /liters approx. 2. 6/10 Fuel specification: page 169 quarts/liters quarts/liters quarts/liters approx. 8. 2/7. 8 14. 8/14. 0 8. 5/8. 0 For details: page 73 For details: page 177 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Specifications: page 177 Lifetime fluid, no fluid change required Automatic transmission and differential ­ 194 Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ]