BMW 735 User guide

Owner's Handbook
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Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you
will discover driving it to be. We would therefore like to
offer you the following advice:
This Owner's Handbook contains important information on
operating and looking after your BMW. Please read it care-
fully before setting out in your new car, so that you are fully
familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW. It also
contains useful information on maintenance, to uphold
both the car's operating safety and its full resale value.
There are also additional brochures containing supplemen-
tary information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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Contents
Contents
Notes
6On this Owner's Handbook
6Symbols used
7Your individual vehicle
7Status at time of printing
7For your own safety
Driving area
10 Driver's side  controls and displays
14 Comfort/convenience  controls and
displays
16 Buttons on the steering wheel
Control centre
17 The principle
17 Controller
17 Control display
18 Symbols and lists
20 Menus in the control display
21 Assistance window*
22 Control centre at rear
Voice input
23 Voice input system*
23 Speaking commands
25 Notes
25 The notepad
26 Short commands
Opening and closing
30 Keys/remote control
31 Central locking system
31 Opening and closing  from the
outside
34 Opening and closing  from the inside
35 Doors
35 Luggage compartment lid
37 Load area
37 Alarm system*
38 Electric windows
39 Sliding/tilt roof*
Adjusting
42 Correct seated position
42 Seats
44 Head restraints
46 Seat belts
47 Heated seats*
48 Active seat ventilation*
48 Active seat*
48 Mirrors
50 Adjusting steering wheel
51 Seat, mirror and steering wheel
position memory*
52 Airbags
53 Carrying children in safety
54 ISOFIX*child seat mountings
54 Child safety catches
54 Car Memory, Key Memory
Driving
56 Ignition lock
57 Starting the engine
57 Stopping the engine
58 Parking brake
62 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
65 Flashing turn indicators/headlight
flasher
65 Wiper system
67 Washer fluid
© 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part
without written permission from
BMW AG, Munich.
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English IV/2002
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper
 bleached without chlorine, suitable for
recycling.
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67 Programmable cruise control
70 Active Cruise Control*
Everything under control
76 Distance recorder, outside
temperature display, clock
76 Revolution counter
77 Next Service indicator
78 Check Control
80 Computer
85 Altering the settings
Technical features for driving
comfort and safety
86 Park Distance Control (PDC)*
87 Driving stability control/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
89 Driving stability control/anti-lock
brake system (ABS)
89 Dynamic Drive*
90 Electronic Damping Control (EDC)*
90 Tyre pressure control (RDC)*
92 Self-levelling suspension*
Lights
93 Side lights/low-beam (dipped)
headlights
94 Instrument lighting
94 Headlight beam throw adjustment
*
94 High-beam headlights/parking lights
94 Fog lights
95 Interior lighting
Controlled-temperature air for
pleasant interior conditions
96 Automatic air conditioning
101 Rear air conditioning system*
102 Independent ventilation control/
auxiliary heater*
104 Independent air conditioning*
104 Remote control for independent
functions*
Practical interior equipment
107 Universal garage door control*
108 Roller sun blinds*
109 Rear cool box*
109 Glove box
110 Storage compartments
111 Drinks can holders*
111 Front ashtray*
112 Cigarette lighter, front*
112 Rear ashtray*
112 Rear cigarette lighter*
112 Centre armrest
113 Ski bag*
Driving precautions
118 Running-in
118 General driving notes
119 Brakes
120 Load
120 Roof rack*
121 Towing a trailer
Navigation
126 Safety
126 GPS
126 Map CD
127 Starting the navigation system
127 Display in assistance window*
127 Selection options
128 Destination input
128 Entering a destination address
manually
130 Selecting the city and road from an
index
130 Selecting the destination via map
131 Selecting the destination via
Information
132 Searching for special destinations
132 Last destinations
133 Destination list
133 Selecting a route
134 Starting destination guidance
134 Displaying route
135 Selecting a new route
136 Speech output
136 Ending/interrupting
destination guidance
136 Creating a destination memory
138 Vehicle location
138 Wordmatch principle
139 What to do if...
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Audio
142 Controls
142 Control centre at rear*
143 Care notes
143 Switching on/off
143 Operation with ignition switched off
144 Varying volume
144 Tone control
Radio
146 Selecting waveband
146 Station selection
148 Memorising and calling up stations
149 Traffic reports*
Compact Disc (CD)
151 Music track search via buttons
152 Music track search in control display
CD changer
*
154 Starting and stopping CD changer
154 Reminder displays
155 Music track search in control display
155 Music track search via buttons
MiniDisc (MD)
*
156 Music track search via buttons
157 Music track search in control display
Cassette
*
158 Noise suppression
159 Music track search
Television (TV)
*
160 Operating the TV
160 Switching on/off
161 Adjusting picture*
161 Selecting format
DVD changer
*
164 Care notes
164 Operating DVD
165 Reminder displays
165 Adjusting volume and picture
165 Title search
166 Chapter search
166 Stills
167 Selecting picture format
167 Selecting language, subtitles and
camera angle
168 Calling up DVD-specific menu
Overview of the telephone
*
172 Handset
174 Phone board
175 Control display
175 Hands-free unit
175 Making an emergency call
176 Safety notes
177 Care notes
177 Your service provider
177 Basic terms
178 Initial operation
Telephone operation via the keypad
181 Codes
184 Hands-free unit
185 Muting
186 Emergency call
187 Call
191 Receiving a call
193 Call Waiting
194 Calls during a conversation
196 Diverting calls
199 Missed calls
200 Mailbox
202 Phone book
2079 TOP-8 list
211 Handset at rear*
213 Text/SMS messages
219 Cell broadcast messages
221 DTMF codes
222 Charges
Telephone operation via the control
display
228 Communication menu
Telephone settings
230 Authorisation
232 Network barrings
234 Language
234 Key settings
235 Equipment settings
240 Network settings
243 Ringing tones
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244 Service signals
244 Control tones
Telephone reference information
246 Whattodoif...
249 Keys and softkeys
252 Standard settings
254 Safety standards
254 Declaration of conformity
255 Menu tree
BMW Assist
257 Range of functions
Refuelling
266 Tank flap
267 Fuel grade
Wheels and tyres
268 Tyre pressures
270 Condition of tyres
270 New tyres
270 Wheel and tyre combinations
271 Special characteristics of winter tyres
271 Snow chains*
In the engine compartment
272 Engine compartment lid
273 The engine compartment at a glance
273 Engine oil
274 Coolant
275 brake fluid
Maintenance
276 The BMW Maintenance System
276 General care
Laws and regulations
277 Rule of the road
277 OBD socket
277 Returning the car
Replacing parts
278 Toolkit
278 Wiper blades
278 Lights and bulbs
280 Wheel-changing
282 Battery
283 Fuses
Mutual aid
284 Mobile Service (Emergency Service)
284 Warning triangle*
284 First aid pouch*
284 Starting with a flat battery
285 Towing away
Technical data
290 Engine data
290 Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/
CO2 emissions
291 Dimensions
292 Weights
292 Performance
293 Filling capacities
From A to Z
294 Index
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Notes
6
Notes
On this Owner's Handbook
We have tried to make all the information in
this Owner's Handbook easy to find. The
quickest access to a particular topic or item
is by consulting the detailed alphabetical
index at the end. Consult the first chapter
for an initial overview of your car.
When the time comes to sell your BMW,
please remember to hand over this
Owner's Handbook; it is an important part
of the vehicle.
If you have any queries, BMW Service will
be glad to advise you.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury and
serious damage to the vehicle.
<
marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
Contains information that will assist
you in gaining the optimum benefit
from your vehicle and enable you to care
more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken
to help protect the environment.
*
Identifies optional extras or specific
national-market items of equipment, and
also accessories.
"..." Identifies texts in the control display
for selecting functions.
Identifies inputs made via the voice
input system.
>>...<< Identifies commands for the voice
input system. Words in brackets need not
be spoken.
>...< Identifies replies by the voice input
system.
Identifies telephone services that are
dependent on your SIM card or the network
operator, or that must be booked specifi-
cally with your service provider.
Identifies systems or components
which can either be activated or
adapted to suit an individual driver's
requirements  Car Memory, Key Memory,
see page 54. However, certain systems
can only be activated or adjusted by BMW
Service.
Symbol for components and
assemblies
Recommends that you study the rele-
vant section of this Owner's Hand-
book in connection with a particular part or
assembly.
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Your individual vehi le
When you ordered your BMW, you chose
various items of equipment. This handbook
describes all models and equipment spec-
ifications which BMW offers within this
particular model line.
This explains why the handbook may also
contain details of items which you have not
ordered. The differences can easily be
identified by the asterisk
*
shown against
optional extras.
If your BMW contains equipment that is not
described in this Owner's Handbook,
supplementary operating instructions will
be supplied and you are requested to study
and comply with them.
Status at time of printing
The high safety and quality standards of
BMW vehicles are maintained by
unceasing development work on designs,
equipment and accessories. Because of
this, your car may differ from the informa-
tion supplied in the Owner's Handbook.
Nor can errors and omissions be entirely
ruled out. You are therefore asked to
appreciate that no legal claims can be
entertained on the basis of the data, illus-
trations or descriptions in this handbook.
In cars with right-hand drive, some
controls will be located differently
from those illustrated in this handbook.
<
For your own safety
Use only parts and accessory prod-
ucts which BMW has approved for
your car. Parts and products which BMW
has approved for your car have been
checked for safety, function and suitability.
BMW accepts product liability for them.
BMW cannot accept liability for parts or
accessory products of any kind which it has
not approved. BMW is unable to assess
each individual product of outside origin as
to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles
without safety risk. Nor can suitability be
assured if a specific national permit, e.g. a
General Operating Permit, has been issued
or if, for example, an official inspection
authority (such as the German TÜV) has
approved the product. These tests cannot
always take into account the full range of
operating conditions applicable to BMW
vehicles and may therefore be inadequate.
In short, the functional efficiency or road
safety of your BMW, and also its value, may
be affected if its specification is altered by
installing parts not approved for it. Original
BMW parts and accessories, other BMW-
approved products and competent advice
on all related matters are obtainable from
BMW Service.
<
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Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and
displays serves as an initial guide.
It in addition gives you an insight into
the principles behind the various ways
in which functions can be performed.
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Driving area
Driver's side  ontrols and displays
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1
Roller sun blind for rear window 108
2
Safety switch for rear windows 39
3
Electric windows 38
4
Outside mirrors 48
5
Parking brake 58
6
Side lights and low-beam headlights 93
7
Instrument panel lighting 94
Headlight beam throw
adjustment 94
8
Flashing turn indicators 65
High-beam headlights, headlight
flasher 94
Computer 80,
Check Control 79
Computer 80
Parking lights 94
9
Steering wheel 16
10
Info Display 12
11
Automatic transmission 62
12
Ignition switch 56
13
Switching ignition on/off and
starting the engine 56,57
14
Windscreen wipers 65
Rain sensor 66
15
Park Distance Control (PDC) 86
16
Horn, entire surface
17
Heated steering wheel 50
Steering wheel adjustment 50
18
Luggage compartment release 36
19
Programmable cruise control 67
Active Cruise Control 70
20
Fog lights 94
Fog lights
Rear fog lights
21
Engine compartment cover
release 272
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Info Display
1
Calling up the distance recorder and
resetting the trip distance recorder to
zero 76
2
Speedometer with display for
>
Programmable cruise control 67
or
>
Active Cruise Control 70
>
Speed limit 83
3
Telltale and warning lights 13
4
Revolution counter 76
with destination guidance for navigation
system 134
5
Display area for
>
Computer 80
or
>
Check Control text message 79
or
>
Voice input system 23
6
Transmission positions 62
7
Display area for
>
Automatic transmission program 62
8
Display for
>
Outside temperature 76
>
Clock 85
or
>
Telltale and warning lights 77
9
Fuel gauge and computer 81
10
Fog lights 94
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Indicator and warning lights
Technical equipment that monitors
itself
The function of indicator and warning lights
that are marked
●
is checked when the
ignition is switched on or the engine
started. They light up just once, but for
different lengths of time.
If a fault occurs in one of the systems, the
corresponding light will remain on when the
engine is started or will come on again
during the journey. See the page referred to
for details of how to respond.
Fasten seat belts
●
46
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
●
87
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 88
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
●
89
Parking brake/brake hydraulics/
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)
●
58/88/275
Parking brake 58,60
Parking brake 58,60
Automatic parking brake(Automatic
Hold)
●
58,60
Engine
●
277
Airbags
●
52
Flashing turn indicators 65
High-beam headlights/headlight
flasher 94
Fog lights 94
Rear fog lights 95
Colours
The indicator and warning lights may light
up in a variety of colours or combinations.
The following summary indicates the
meaning of the colours and what initial
response is required on your part.
>
Red:
Stop the car immediately
or
Important reminder
>
Red and yellow:
Drive with moderation
>
Yellow:
Have checked as soon as possible
or
For your information
>
Green:
For your information
>
Blue:
For your information
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Comfort/ onvenien e  ontrols and displays
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1
Eyewear compartment 110
2
Storage compartment or telephone 110
3
Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting volume 143
4
Phone board 174
5
Automatic air distribution and supply,
entire interior or left side of interior
compartment
*
97
6
Outside air/Automatic Recirculated Air
Control (AUC)/recirculated air 98
7
Defrosting and demisting windows 98
8
Control display 17
9
Temperature for left side of interior
compartment (turn) and maximum cooling
output (press) 98
10
Sliding/tilt roof 39
11
Channel buttons for universal garage
door opener 107
12
Air supply for left side of interior
compartment (turn) and switching off auto-
matic air conditioning
*
 (press) 98,100
13
Reading lights 95
14
Hazard warning flashers
15
Interior lighting 95
16
Air supply right-hand side 97
17
Temperature for right side of interior
compartment (turn) and residual heat utili-
sation (press) 98
18
Heated rear window
19
Air conditioning operation 98
20
Making an emergency call 175
21
Open the glove box
22
Automatic air distribution and supply,
right-hand side of interior
compartment
*
100
23
Station/track search and CD, MD,
DVD 142
24
Central locking system 34
25
Controller 17
26
Seat adjustment 42
Heated seats 47
Active seat ventilation 48
BMW Active seat 48
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
position memory 51
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Buttons on the steering wheel
Integrated into the steering wheel are
buttons to permit the following functions to
be performed quickly and without the
driver's attention being distracted from the
traffic:
>
The automatic transmission's Steptronic
>
Certain functions for audio sources
>
Certain telephone functions
>
The voice input system
>
Certain TV functions.
The systems in question must be
switched on before they can be
controlled from the steering wheel.
<
Telephone:
Receiving a call, starting dialling or termi-
nating a call.
Volume control
Voice input system:
Switching on and off
Forward/back:
>
Radio
Press briefly: station search on FM
Press for longer: station search
>
CD/MD
Press briefly: track search
Press for longer: searching within a track
>
Cassette
Press briefly: to skip a track or stop fast
movement
Press for longer: fast movement
>
TV
Selecting a programme
Can be freely assigned:
In the menu "Settings", you can select the
function of the button under the menu item
"MFL", see page 50.
Steptronic:
Press briefly to change between the Auto-
matic program, Sport program and manual
operation, see page 63.
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Control entre
The prin iple
The control centre avoids an unnecessarily
large number of switches and controls. It
consists of the controller and the control
display.
You use the controller to select functions
that are shown in the control display. The
control display in addition shows you
Check Control messages, see page 78.
Controller
You can slide, turn and press the controller.
This enables you to operate all functions in
the control display.
Only make adjustments if the traffic
conditions are sufficiently quiet or
clear, so as not to endanger the car's occu-
pants and other road users.
<
The following introduction illustrates how
easy the control centre is to use.
Detailed operating instructions are given in
the sections on each equipment item.
Control display
You can call up this starter menu. Slide the
controller
>
In the direction of the menu that is
currently active
>
Twice in the same direction.
Selecting a menu
Slide the controller to select a
menu, in this case: "Settings".
As soon as you release the controller, the
selected menu appears.
By sliding it in the appropriate direc-
tion, you can switch directly to a new
menu.
<
Selecting a menu item
Turn the controller to select the
menu item, in this case:
"Clock".
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Confirming a selection or input
Press the controller to confirm
the selection, in this case:
"Clock".
Select the desired adjustment option within
the menu item, in this case: "Clock", and
confirm.
Setting
The first input marker for the time is acti-
vated.
>
Turn the controller to make the adjust-
ment
>
Press the controller to confirm (save) the
setting and to proceed to the next input
marker.
Changing menu page
Within the menus, you can change
between the individual pages, in this case:
"Climate".
Select the symbol and press the controller:
To proceed to the second page of the
menu
To return to the first page of the menu.
Symbols and lists
The symbols in the corners and at the edge
of the control display have different func-
tions:
1
Corner symbols:
These symbols can be used to jump to the
opposite side of the menu.
To do this: turn the controller
2
List symbols:
These symbols can only be used to move
around within the same page of the menu.
If you are currently within a list (e.g. of
memorised radio stations), turn the
controller to select items from the list.
To exit the list again, select
the symbol and confirm.
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Symbols
Proceed to the second page
Return to the first page
Exit the list
Transfer the current display to the
assistance window. For more details
of the assistance window, see page 21
BMW Assist: calling up new
messages under BMW Info, see
page 258.
Transferring vehicle data to the BMW
Service Centre  in preparation
Adjusting display units and formats,
see page 85
Altering language of display texts,
see page 85
Adjusting vehicle functions
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