BMW 730 BROCHURE 2010 User manual

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Driving Pleasure
BMW 7 Series
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THE BMW 7 SERIES.
JOY SETS BENCHMARKS.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.

ENJOY INNOVATIONS
THAT SET
BENCHMARKS.

THE BMW 7 SERIES OVERCOMES SOME LIMITS
BY AUTOMATICALLY STICKING TO THEM.

THE PERFECT
COCKPIT IS ONE YOU
WANT TO LOOK AT –
BUT DON’T HAVE TO.

NOT DRIVING? THERE
IS ANOTHER WAY
TO SAVOUR THE
PLEASURE.

EVERYTHING YOU
COULD WANT JUST
WHERE YOU WANT IT.

FOR THOSE RARE
MOMENTS IN LIFE
WHEN YOU GET
TO SIT BACK AND
RELAX.

THIS HAS GONE IN.
The pleasure you get from driving a BMW is the result of meticulous engineering – always setting the benchmark because it goes far beyond outright engine performance. This is the tradition
behind BMW Effi cientDynamics. It includes the visionary Hydrogen engine, already used in completely emission-free BMW Hydrogen 7 vehicles and BMW ActiveHybrid technology, an intelligent,
demand-oriented combination of internal combustion engine and electric motor. And every BMW already includes the multi-award-winning BMW Ef fi cientDynamics technology package as
standard, boosting dynamics even further while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
High Precision Injection
In this cutting-edge generation of petrol direct injection, the
Piezo injectors are positioned very close to the spark plugs.
They inject the fuel at high pressure and with extreme precision
to ensure particularly effi cient combustion.
Lightweight engineering
Where it makes sense to use light materials, our engineers use
aluminium – in, for example, the front part of the car, the doors, the
bootlid and the chassis. Additionally, the roof is all-aluminium and,
thanks to an aluminium crankcase, the six-cylinder diesel engine
is among the lightest in its class. The weight savings reduce
fuel consumption and at the same time optimise the axle load
distribution for improved dynamics.
Air vent control*
Engine management determines the engine’s
cooling requirements constantly while driving,
making a permanent airstream through the
radiator unnecessar y. The air vents in front of
the radiator open or close depending on the
outside temperature and road speed. When
shut, they improve aerodynamics, shorten
the engine’s warm-up time and so reduce fuel
consumption.
* May not be available in all countries. Please consult your
BMW partner.
Tyres with reduced rolling-resistance*
While driving, tyres are constantly changing shape. This uses
energy and thus fuel. Tyres with reduced rolling-resistance
have an improved design and use special materials for their
treads and sidewalls, which limits deformation.
Brake Energy Regeneration
To supply a battery with electrical energy, the generator (alternator)
is customarily driven using engine power, which demands
permanent fuel consumption. Brake Energy Regeneration
means the generator usually only produces electricity when
the driver either takes a foot off the accelerator or brakes –
previously unused kinetic energy is transformed in coasting
mode into electrical energy before being fed into the battery.
In this way, electricity is generated without consuming fuel.
Some BMW EfficientDynamics features are dependent on the car’s
equipment and are not available for all model variants. Your BMW partner
will be happy to inform you of all equipment details.
AND THIS IS WHAT COMES OUT.
Thanks to innovati ve features of BMW
Effi cientDynamics, BMW has been able to
signifi cantly reduce CO񂢗 emissions in many
models. But that’s just for starters. We’re carrying
on our research with BMW Effi cientDynamics in
the quest to bring you more driving pleasure
and lower emissions.
BMW Ef cientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
񂍐 www.bmw.com/EfficientDynamics

* The offer may differ in your country.
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
Dynamic Braking Lightshelpdriversof
vehiclesfollowingbehindtoassessyourbraking
situationmoreaccurately.Undernormalbraking,
thebrakelightsilluminateacrossawidearea.
Underfulloremergencybraking,however,they
starttoflashonandoff.Thisallowsthosefollowing
toimmediatelydistinguishbetweenlightand
fullbraking–andthusenhancesdrivingsafety.
Sun protection glazing fortherearside
windows(fromtheB-pillarback)andrear
window.Thetintedglassreducesglareand
ensuresapleasantinteriorclimatewhen
it’shotoutside.
Lights packagecontainsrearreadingand
footwelllights,exitlightsandvicinitylightsin
theexteriormirrorsanddoorhandles.
Comfort access systemtoopenandclose
thecarwithoutneedingtohavetheremote
controlinyourhand(standardon7 5 0 i,7 6 0 i
and7 Serieslong-wheelbaseversions)*.
Soft Close function for doors usessmall
electricmotorstogentlypullallfourdoorsshut
(forthelast6 mm)(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line:
includeswindowguttertrimandwindowframe
triminhigh-glossBlack.
Tailpipes: the7 3 0 d/Ldisfittedwithvisible
twin-tailpipesontheleft.
Tailpipes:the7 4 0 i/Li,7 5 0 i/Liand7 4 0 d
modelsarefittedwithtwoexhausttailpipes
integratedintothebumper.Thetrapezoidal
(7 6 0 i/Li:twin-trapezoidal)tailpipescomewith
chromeembellishers.
Xenon Headlightsforhighandlowbeam,incl.automaticheadlightrangecontrolandheadlight
washingsystem,providesignificantlyimprovedilluminationoftheroadaheadatnight,inbad
weatherandwhenvisibilityispoor.Thefourlightringswithdaytimedrivinglightfunctioncanalso
beusedasparkinglights.
Adaptive Headlights withvariablelightdistribution,incl.turninglights,useelectro-mechanical
controlofthemovingheadlightstoprovideoptimumilluminationthroughcornersassoonasthe
driverturnsin.Evenatstandstill,theintegratedturninglightsareactivatedautomaticallywhenthe
indicatorisswitchedonoratasteeringangleof1 0 degreesormore–uptoaspeedof6 5 km/h
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li)*.
High-beam assistanthelpsthedriveratnightbyautomaticallyswitchingbetweenhighorlow
beamaccordingtotheoncomingtraffic,vehiclesdrivinginfrontandthequalityofroadlighting
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li)*.

* The offer may vary by country.
1May not be available in your country.
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
BMW light-alloy wheels V-spoke 2 5 4 , 
8 Jx1 8 -inch,2 4 5 /5 0 R1 8 Ytyres.
BMW light-alloy wheels double-spoke 2 3 4 ,
8 Jx1 8 -inch,2 4 5 /5 0 R1 8 Ytyres(standardon
7 4 0 i/Liand7 5 0 i/Li,7 4 0 d).Alsoavailableasa
completewinterwheel-and-tyresetinthe
OriginalBMWAccessoriesrange*.
BMW light-alloy wheels radial-spoke 2 5 2 ,
forged,withmixedtyres,8 .5 Jx1 9 -inchwheels
and2 4 5 /4 5 R1 9 Ytyresatthefront,9 .5 Jx1 9 -inch
wheelsand2 7 5 /4 0 R1 9 Ytyresattherear.
BMW light-alloy wheels double-spoke 2 5 3
withmixedtyres,8 .5 Jx2 0 -inchwheelsand
2 4 5 /4 0 R2 0 Ytyresatthefront,1 0 Jx2 0 -inch
wheelsand2 7 5 /3 5 R2 0 Ytyresattherear.
BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 2 3 3 ,
8 Jx1 7 -inch,2 4 5 /5 5 R1 7 Ytyres(onlyavailable
on7 3 0 i/Li1and7 3 0 d/Ld).Alsoavailableasa
completewinterwheel-and-tyresetinthe
OriginalBMWAccessoriesrange*.
BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 2 5 1 
withmixedtyres,8 .5 Jx1 9 -inchwheelsand
2 4 5 /4 5 R1 9 Ytyresatthefront,9 .5 Jx1 9 -inch
wheelsand2 7 5 /4 0 R1 9 Ytyresattherear.Also
availableasacompletewinterwheel-and-tyre
setintheOriginalBMWAccessoriesrange*.
BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 2 5 0 ,
8 Jx1 8 -inch,2 4 5 /5 0 R1 8 Ytyres(standard
on7 6 0 i/Li).Alsoavailableasacompletewinter
wheel-and-tyresetintheOriginalBMW
Accessoriesrange*.
BMW light-alloy wheels multi-spoke 2 3 5 
withmixedtyres,8 .5 Jx1 9 -inchwheelsand
2 4 5 /4 5 R1 9 Ytyresatthefront,9 .5 Jx1 9 -inch
wheelsand2 7 5 /4 0 R1 9 Ytyresattherear.Also
availableasacompletewinterwheel-and-tyre
setintheOriginalBMWAccessoriesrange*.

Please see the following page for explanation on footnotes.
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
Steering wheel heating:therimheatsup
quicklyatthetouchofabutton–especially
pleasantinwinter.
Leather steering wheelwithmultifunction
capabilityallowsdriverstooperatealarge
numberoffunctionsconvenientlyandwithout
beingdistractedfromtheroadahead,their
handsremainingonthesteeringwheel.The
left-handbuttonsareusedtooperateall
CruiseControlfunctions,whilethoseonthe
rightser vetheaudiofunctions,suchasthe
radio,telephoneandvoicecontrol.
Sports leather steering wheelwith
multifunctioncapabilitysitscomfortablyin
thedriver’shandsthankstoitssmalldiameter
andthickrim.Theintegratedbuttonsallow
convenientandsafeoperationofthetelephone,
voiceandaudiofunctions,aswellasCruise
Control.
2 -zone automatic air conditioning,incl.
AutomaticAirRecirculation(AAR)with
recirculatingairfilter,solarandfoggingsensor,
automatictemperaturecontrol(separatefor
driverandfrontpassenger)andairvolume
control;displayandsettingsviaControlDisplay.
4 -zone automatic air conditioning,
equallyequippedasthe2 -zoneautomaticair
conditioning,althoughtheclimateoftherear
compartmentcanbecontrolledseparately
usingtworotaryswitchesandadisplay.This
featurecomeswithanadditionalblowerand
footwelloutletintherearcompartmentwhich
ensurevirtuallydraught-freeairdistribution
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
6 -speed automatic transmission
Steptronic: withelectronicgearselection
andAdaptiveTransmissionManagementfor
extremelyfastandcomfortablegearchanges,
ensuringmaximumdrivingdynamics.
8 -speed automatic transmission
Steptronicwithelectronicgearselectionand
AdaptiveTransmissionManagementallows
forveryfastandcomfortablegearshifts–for
maximumdrivingdynamicsandefficiency
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
Auxiliary heating with remote control is
idealinwinterandoncolddays.Whenyouget
toyourcar,thewindowsarealreadyde-iced
andtheinteriorhasbeenwarmedtoapleasant
temperature.
Head-up Display deliversdriving-related
information,suchasthecar’sspeed,directlyinto
thedriver’sfieldofvision.Thearrowinstructions
ofthenavigationsystem,andfunctionsofthe
ActiveCruiseControlwithStop&Gofunction,
LaneDepartureWarningSystem,SpeedLimit
Info*andCheck/Controlcanalsobedisplayed
(notinconjunctionwithwindscreenwithgrey
shadeband).

* May not be available in all countries. Please consult your BMW partner.
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
Instrument panelwithfouranalogue
instrumentsshowingspeed,rpm,fuelleveland
engineoiltemperatureaboveahigh-resolution,
wide-formatInfoDisplay.Here,forexample,the
currentfueleconomyandrange,aswellastrip
computerfunctions,anodometerandadaily
triprecorderareshownonagraphicdisplay.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function:drivingassistancesystemforincreased
comfortandactivesafetywhendrivinginslow-
movingtraffic.CombinesCruiseControlwith
activesafedistancecontroltoastandstillin
bumper-to-bumperdriving,withautomaticrestart
intypical“Stop&Go”situations(including
reversibleelectro-mechanicalbelttensioners).
Lane Change Warning System:whenthe
indicatorisswitchedontosignaltheintentionto
changelanes,thissystemrecognisesavehicle
inthedriver’sblindspotoravehicleapproaching
athighspeedintheovertakinglaneandwarns
thedriverthroughavisiblesignalintheexterior
mirrorcasing.
Lane Departure Warning Systemuses
acameratoidentifywhenthecarisgetting
closetoaroadmarkingandwarnsthedriver
immediatelybysendingamildvibrationthrough
thesteeringwheel.Thesystemisdesigned
toworkparticularlywellonmotorways.
Surround view showsthedriverthearea
aroundthecarwhilemanoeuvring.Bymeansof
aprojectionofthecarfromabove,theBMWis
shownintheControlDisplay(availablein
conjunctionwiththerearviewcamera).
Rear view camerashowstheareabehindthe
carclearlyintheControlDisplay(availablein
conjunctionwithParkDistanceControl).
Park Distance Control (PDC)frontandrear,
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
BMW EfficientDynamics display: assoon
asthedriverbrakesortakeshisfootoffthe
accelerator,BrakeEnergyRegenerationconverts
thekineticenergyreleasedintoelectricalenergy
andstoresitinthebattery.Thischargeprocessis
indicatedbyasymbolintherevcounter.
Speed Limit Info*showsthedriverthecurrent
speedlimitintheInfoDisplayortheoptional
Head-upDisplay(onlyinconjunctionwith
NavigationsystemProfessional*).
Black panel technologyshowsthedisplays
intheinstrumentclusterasablackmattsurface
whentheignitionisswitchedoff.Onlythechrome
ringsofthecircularinstruments(openatthe
bottom)arevisiblein3 D.Whenthedoorsare
opened,thechromeringsjoinatthebottom
andthedialsanddisplaysareshown.Then,when
theignitionisswitchedon,thetripcomputer
andCheck/Controlinformationlightup.

1In conjunction with Navigation system Professional* and integrated mobile phone preparation Business with Bluetooth interface.
* May not be available in all countries. Please consult your BMW partner.
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
Integrated owner’s handbook offersfast
anddirectaccesstoinformationonallcar-
specifi ccontent.Theowner’shandbookcan
beoperatedusingtheiDriveControllerandis
shownontheControlDisplay.Thecontentis
presentedusingmultimediatechniques,
suchasanimationsanddynamicgraphics,for
optimumclarity.
Control Displaywithhigh-resolutionTFT
screen(7 .5 -inch,colour).Showsthefunctions
operatedusingtheController(e.g.navigation
systemandradio).Thescreencomesina
1 0 .2 -inchformatinconjunctionwiththeoptional
NavigationsystemProfessional*ortheTV
function.
Controller: thecentralcontrolunitforiDriveis
rotated,pushedandtiltedtooperatevarious
functionsviatheControlDisplay.Plus,four
frequentlyselectedmenus–CD,radio,navigation
systemandtelephone–canbecalledupusing
directmenucontrolbuttons.
Functional bookmarks: thedriverandfront
passenger’smostfrequentlyusedfunctions
ofthenavigationsystem,audiosystem(e.g.
specificradiostationsorCDtracks)and
telephonecanbeindividuallystoredoneight
separatebuttonsandaccessedquicklyat
thetouchofafingertip.
Ceramic applicationsforvariouscontrols,
suchastheselector,frontandrearController
surround,volumeandtemperatureadjusters,
lendtheinterioranevenhigher-classand
uniquefeelandtouch.
TV functionallowsyoutousetheControl
Displayasatelevisionwhenthecaris
stationary.TheTVfunctionreceivesterrestrial
analogueanddigitalprogrammes(DVB-T).Can
alsobeusedwhilethecarismovingin
conjunctionwiththerearentertainmentsystem
Professional.
BMW Assist1 , *helpsthedriverbymakinganautomaticormanualemergencycallandgiving
precise,to-the-metrepositiondata.ItalsoprovidestheMyInfoservice,whichallowstextmessages
andaddressinformationtobesentdirectlyintoyourBMW(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
BMW Online1 , *allowsaccesstointernet-basedservices.Inadditiontoanemailaccount,
tailor-madeportalsprovidethelatestnews,stockmarketfiguresandweatherinformation
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).

Please see the previous page for explanation on footnotes.
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
Navigation system Professional*withhigh-
resolution1 0 .2 -inchcolourdisplay,incl.DVD
drive,harddiskstorageunit,extendedtrip
computerfunctionality.Also,dynamicroute
planningwithtrafficguidanceviavoiceoutputor
routemapandsplit-screenfunction(standard
on7 6 0 i/Li).
AUX-IN connection,incl.1 2 -Vpowerpoint
tohookupanexternalaudiosource,e.g.an
MP3 player.
USB/audio interface allowsyoutoconnect
aniPod,USBstickorMP3 player.Musictracks
storedonthesedevicesareshownonthe
ControlDisplay.Theycanbeoperatedusing
themultifunctionbuttonsonthesteeringwheel,
theradioortheiDriveController.
HiFi loudspeaker system withdigital
amplifierand1 2 loudspeakers.
HiFi System Professional usesa9 -channel
amplifierwithmaximum6 0 0 -wattoutput,1 6 high-
performanceloudspeakers,precisecrossover
networksandanexactlytimedandlinearsound
reproductionthankstoDiracLivetechnology.The
resultisasoundexperienceofmaximumintensity
(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
DVD changer,abovethetwo-sectionglove
compartment,issuitableforplaybackofMP3 s
andaudioCDsandtakesuptosixDVDs.
Radio BMW Professional,4 -channel
amplifier,2 -tunerreception,aerialdiversity,
scanfunction,DVDdrive,MP3 decoder.
DAB tunerforauxiliaryreceptionofdigital
audioprogrammes.
Hard disk storage unitallowsfastaccess
toanextensivecollectionofmusicfiles,which
canbetransferredinto1 2 GBofstoragefrom
aCD,MP3 playerorUSBstick(integratedinto
theNavigationsystemProfessional*).
BMW Night Vision with pedestrian
recognition usesaninfraredcamerato
detectpeopleandanimalsuptoadistanceof
3 0 0 metres,andtransferstheimagesdirectly
ontotheControlDisplay.Thissystemcomes
withpedestrianrecognitionwhichsendsa
visualwarningsignaltothedriverassoon
asapersonmovesontotheroadoutsidethe
beamoflight(availableinconjunctionwith
NavigationsystemProfessional*).
IncombinationwithBMW Night Visionthe
appearanceofthetwinkidneysisslightly
modifiedtoenabletheoptimalintegration
ofthethermalimagingcamera.

Standard seats with seat adjustment,
electric, for all positions, incl. memory function
for driver and front passenger seat, exterior
mirrors and electrically adjustable steering
column.
* May not be available in all countries. Please consult your BMW partner.
1Further information available at www.bmw.com/bluetooth
 Standardequipment  Optionalequipment
Comfort seats for driver and front passenger,
with electric adjustment, including comfort
head-restraints (outer contact surface adjustable)
with active function. Also, adjustment of upper
backrest segment, backrest width and angle,
thigh rest, seat angle, headrest height, seat
height and forward/back position; including
lumbarsupport(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
Armrest, front, padded, with storage
compartment, lockable.
Mobile phone preparation Business with
Bluetooth interface (incl. hands-free system,
connections for recharging and external aerial,
emergency call button*, telematics-compatible*).
A separately available snap-in adapter enables
connection of a Bluetooth-compatible mobile
phone, which can also be operated by iDrive.
For recommended mobile phones, please
contactyourBMWpartner(standardon7 6 0 i/Li).
Extended connection of the mobile
phone music player for making telephone
calls or listening to music. All you need is the
mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth
interface, a separately available snap-in
adapterandtheUSB/audiointerface.Thenyou
can also use iDrive to operate, for example,
your iPhone. For further information please
visit www.bmw.com/bluetooth
Office. In conjunction with iDrive, BMW
ConnectedDrive* customers are able to turn
theircarintoamobileoffice.Thankstointelligent
integration of select business mobile phones1,
data such as appointments, contacts, tasks,
text messages or emails can be shown in the
Control Displayvia the Bluetooth connection
while on the move. With the text-to-speech
function, it can even be read out over the audio
system’s speakers.

Seat heating for driver and front passenger
seat. Seat surface and backrest are heated and
quickly radiate warmth (standard on 7 5 0 i, 7 6 0 i
and 7 Series long-wheelbase versions)**.
Seat heating for rear seats, with heated seat
surface and backrest on both outer rear seats
(standard on 7 Series long-wheelbase versions
and 7 6 0 i)**.
Active seat ventilation, front, enhances
summer comfort by ensuring a pleasantly cool
seat temperature. Ventilators in the seat surface
and backrest blow air through the perforated
seat covers. For driver and front passenger
(standard on 7 6 0 Li)1.
 Active seat ventilation for the rear also
available (standard on 7 6 0 Li)**.
** The offer may differ in your country.
 Standard equipment  Optional equipment
Active seats for driver and front passenger
make for relaxed sitting and driving on longer
journeys. Pelvis and lumbar vertebrae are
mobilised by alternating, cyclical up/down
adjustments of the seat surface.
Seat adjustment, electric, for all seat
positions and head-restraint height, with
memory function for driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, exterior mirrors and steering
column, and automatic parking function for
exterior mirror on the passenger side.
Lumbar support for driver and front
passenger, electrically adjustable in height
and depth, for an ergonomically perfect seat
position and support of the back muscles
(standard on 7 6 0 i/Li).
Sports seats for driver and front
passenger, highly contoured seat sides for
optimum lateral support in every driving
situation. The seat height, backrest and
seat angle, the forward/back position and
thigh rest are electrically adjustable (only in
conjunction with the M Sports package).

Rear entertainment system Professional
includes 9 .2 -inch colour monitors in the front
seats, each with two sets of headphones and
AUX-IN inputs. The tilt-adjustable monitors can
be operated independently. All audio and video
sources in the car can be operated from the rear
using an additional Controller. This also allows
convenient use of the navigation system and
telephone functions.
Massage function in the rear to relax the
back muscles; 1 2 air chambers in the backrest
generate a wave-like motion from top to bottom
to provide a sense of well-being, while six others
rotate from the shoulders over the lumbar region
(available in conjunction with rear comfort seats,
standard on 7 6 0 Li).
Rear comfort seats, two individual seats
(car no longer a five-seater with this option),
electrically adjustable. Include height-adjustable
electric headrests, belt force limiter and terminal
position tensioner for the outer belts, plus two
cupholders (standard on 7 6 0 Li).
 Standard equipment  Optional equipment
Climate control for rear compartment,
extended function; additional air conditioning
system in the rear compartment comes with
special ceiling-mounted outlets for completely
draught-free and individual climate control for
the rear passengers (available for 7 Series
long-wheelbase versions in conjunction with
electric glass tilt/sliding roof, automatic tailgate
operation and 4 -zone automatic air
conditioning; the equipment reduces luggage
compartment volume by approx. 6 0 litres).
Vanity mirrors in the rear roof lining for the two
outer seats, illuminated (standard on 7 Series
long-wheelbase versions).
Sunblind for the rear window, electric, affords
protection from intense sunlight, as well as
prying eyes (standard on 7 5 0 i, 7 6 0 i and 7 Series
long-wheelbase versions).
Sunblinds for the rear window and rear side
windows, electric.
Controller in rear compartment, integrated
into rear entertainment system Professional,
positioned on the centre console, for operating
all navigation system and telephone functions.
Glass tilt/sliding roof, electric, with
touch-button tilt/slide function, comfort
opening/closing function and trap release
(standard on 7 6 0 i/Li).