BMW 735 - Driving Hints

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"Driving hints" provides the

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Driving Area3
Opening and Closing3
Your Individual Vehicle8
Status at Time of Printing8
Overview10
Driving Area11
Driver's Side – Controls and Displays11
Info Display13
Indicator and Warning Lights14
Comfort/Convenience – Controls and Displays15
Buttons on the Steering Wheel17
Control Centre18
The Principle18
Controller18
Control Display18
Confirming a Selection or Input19
Changing Menu Page19
Symbols and Lists19
Menus in the Control Display21
Assistance Window22
Calling up Menu Name22
Help Texts in the Assistance Window22
Status Lines at Top and Base23
Control Centre at Rear23
Voice Input System24
Spoken Commands25
Status Displays25
Short Commands25
Special Commands25
Selecting Scale for Navigation – an Example26
The Notepad26
Controls30
Opening and Closing31
Keys/Remote Control31
Removing Key from the Remote Control31
Using Adapter for Spare Key31
Central Locking System32
Opening and Closing – from the Outside32
Convenient Opening33
Convenient Closing33
Switching off the Tilt Alarm Sensor and Interior Movement Detector33
Opening Luggage Compartment33
Nearby Equipment34
Locking and Deadlocking34
Comfort Operation35
Doors36
Luggage Compartment Lid36
Automatic Soft Close System36
Locking Separately36
Opening from Inside Car37
Automatic Luggage Compartment Lid Actuation37
Load Area38
Alarm System38
Electric Windows39
Interior Movement Detector39
Opening and Closing Windows39
Sliding/Tilt Roof40
Protective Function40
Safety Switch40
Malfunctions42
Adjusting43
Correct Seated Position43
Seats43
Correct Seating in Cars with Airbags43
Electric Seat Adjustment44
Adjusting Comfort Seat at Front44
Adjusting Lumbar Support44
Adjusting Shoulder Support44
Head Restraints45
Adjusting Comfort Seat at Rear45
Adjusting Front Passenger's Seat from the Rear45
Adjusting Basic Position45
Front Head Restraint, Active46
Adjusting Side Sections46
Adjusting Mechanically46
Adjusting Centre Head Restraint46
Seat Belts47
Removing and Fitting Mechanical Head Restraints47
Comfort Seat at Rear47
Heated Seats48
Temperature Distribution at Front48
Active Seat Ventilation49
Adjusting Outside Mirrors49
Electric Mirror Heating50
Inside Mirror50
Inside and Outside Mirrors, Automatic-Dip50
Illuminated Make-Up Mirrors51
Adjusting Steering Wheel51
Automatic Steering Wheel Adjustment51
Heated Steering Wheel51
Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Position Memory52
Airbags53
Passenger-Side Mirror Tilt-Down53
Protective Effect53
Carrying Children in Safety54
Indicator Light54
Child Restraint Systems54
ISO.IX Child Seat Mountings55
Child Safety Catches55
Car Memory, Key Memory55
Access to the Mounting Points55
Examples for Car Memory56
Examples for Key Memory56
Driving57
Ignition Lock57
Convenient Access57
Switching the Ignition on and off57
Starting the Engine58
Stopping the Engine58
Parking Brake59
Braking Sensation59
Applying the Brake Manually59
Releasing the Brake Manually59
Activating/De-Activating Automatic Hold60
Driving with Automatic Hold60
Parking with Automatic Hold60
Manual Release of Parking Brake61
Returning to Use after a Power Failure62
Automatic Transmission with Steptronic63
Transmission Positions63
Engaging Transmission Positions63
Sport Program and Manual Operation64
Manual Release of the Transmission Interlock65
Flashing Turn Indicators/Headlight Flasher66
Wiper System66
To Indicate a Turn66
To Indicate a Turn Briefly66
Normal Wiper Speed67
Fast Wiper Speed67
4 Cleaning Windscreen and Headlights67
Windscreen Washer Jets67
Washer Fluid68
Programmable Cruise Control68
Windscreen Washer and Headlight Cleaning System68
Cruise Control68
Activating the System69
De-Activating the System69
Multi-Stage Function69
Displays in the Info Display69
Activating Multi-Stage Function70
Deactivating Multi-Stage Function70
Memorising Desired Speeds70
Active Cruise Control71
Deleting a Desired Speed71
Operating Active Cruise Control72
Activating the System72
Memorising and Increasing the Desired Speed73
Memorising and Reducing the Desired Speed73
Interrupting the System73
Selecting Distance73
Braking – by the System and by the Driver74
Bends in the Road75
Vehicles Pulling out75
Displays to Alert You75
Everything under Control77
Distance Recorder, Outside Temperature Display, Clock77
Revolution Counter77
Next Service Indicator78
Red Light-Emitting Diodes78
Yellow Light-Emitting Diodes78
Green Light-Emitting Diodes78
Check Control79
Check Control Symbol and Information in the Control Display80
Automatic Display in the Control Display80
Calling up Stored Messages in the Control Display80
Computer81
Messages Displayed at the End of a Journey81
Fuel Gauge82
Range82
Distance to Destination82
Energy Control/Momentary Fuel Consumption82
Average Fuel Consumption83
Average Speed83
Arrival Time83
Travel Computer83
Setting and Altering Speed Limit84
Switching off or on Again84
Memorising Actual Speed as Limit Value84
Taking an Interim Time Reading85
Transferring a Display85
Altering the Settings86
Language86
Units of Measurement and Form of Expression86
Date and Time86
Technical Features for Driving Comfort and Safety87
Park Distance Control87
Switching on Manually87
Switching off Manually87
Driving Stability Control/Dynamic Stability Control88
Indicator Lights88
Activating Dynamic Traction Control89
Deactivating DTC Again89
Switching off DSC89
Switching on DSC Again89
Driving Stability Control/Anti-Lock Brake System90
Dynamic Drive90
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)90
Electronic Brake Force Distribution90
Electronic Damping Control91
Tyre Pressure Control91
Comfort Program91
Sport Program91
Status Display in Control Display92
If There Is a Loss of Tyre Pressure92
In Event of a Tyre Defect92
Self-Levelling Suspension93
Faults in the System93
In the Event of a Fault93
Lights94
Side Lights/Low-Beam (Dipped) Headlights94
Side Lights94
Low-Beam (Dipped) Headlights94
Instrument Lighting95
Headlight Beam Throw Adjustment95
High-Beam Headlights/Parking Lights95
Fog Lights95
Interior Lighting96
Rear Fog Lights96
Reading Lights96
Light-Emitting Diodes – Leds96
Controlled-Temperature Air for Pleasant Interior Conditions97
Automatic Air Conditioning97
Preferred Interior Climate98
Automatic Air Distribution and Supply98
Temperature Control99
Defrosting and Demisting Windows99
Adjusting Air Supply Manually99
Air Conditioning99
Ventilation at Front100
Ventilation for Cooling100
Draught-Free Ventilation100
Rear-Seat Area Ventilation100
Switching off Automatic Air Conditioning101
Settings in the Control Display101
Own Combination of Air Distribution Settings101
Adjusting Air Distribution101
Rear Air Conditioning System102
Adjusting Temperature for the Upper Body102
Memorising and Calling up an Individual Setting102
Micro-/Filter and Activated Charcoal Filter102
Independent Ventilation Control/Auxiliary Heater103
Switching on Rear Air Conditioning System103
Adjusting Cooling Effect103
Maximum Cooling Effect103
Independent Ventilation Control104
Auxiliary Heater104
Switching on and off Directly104
Preselecting the Switch-On Time104
Independent Air Conditioning105
Remote Control for Independent Functions105
Activating the Switch-On Time105
Auxiliary Heater or Independent Air Conditioning106
New Transmitter107
Changing the Battery107
Practical Interior Equipment108
Universal Garage Door Control108
The Original Hand-Held Transmitter108
Checking for Alternating Code108
Roller Sun Blinds109
Programming an Alternating-Code Hand-Held Transmitter109
Clearing the Channel Keys109
Roller Sun Blind for Rear Window109
Rear Cool Box110
Glove Box110
Extending or Retracting Roller Sun Blinds Automatically110
Switching On/Off in Control Display110
Storage Compartments111
Locking Storage Compartment in Front Armrest111
Ventilation for Storage Compartment in Front Armrest111
Eyewear Compartment111
Drinks Holders112
Front Ashtray112
Cigarette Lighter, Front113
Rear Ashtray113
Cigarette Lighter, Rear113
Centre Armrest113
Ski Bag114
Securing the Load114
Stowing Away the Ski Bag115
Driving Hints118
Driving Precautions119
Running-In119
Engine and Final Drive119
Tyres119
General Driving Notes119
Braking with ABS120
Disc Brakes120
Downhill Gradients120
Brake Pads120
Loading121
Roof Rack121
Mounting Points121
Towing a Trailer122
Trailer Tow Hitch122
Cover Flap122
Nose Weight122
Gradients123
Tyre Pressures123
Outside Mirrors123
Electrical System123
Navigation126
Gps127
Map CD127
Starting the Navigation System128
Display in Assistance Window128
Selection Options128
Destination Input129
Entering a Destination Address Manually129
Entering Name130
Selecting Destination Country130
Entering Destination130
Selecting the Town or City and Street from an Index131
Selecting the Destination Via Map131
Entering Street, House Number and Junction131
Selecting the Destination Via Information132
Searching for Special Destinations133
Last Destinations133
Returning to a Recently Chosen Destination133
Destination List134
Selecting a Route134
Starting Route Guidance135
Displaying Route135
Displaying Route Map135
Selecting a New Route136
Changing the Scale136
Changing Display Direction136
Hiding Route Map136
Voice Output137
Ending/Interrupting Route Guidance137
Creating a Destination Memory137
Storing Addresses137
Retrieving Addresses138
Home Address138
Deleting Addresses138
Vehicle Location139
Wordmatch Principle139
Displaying Car's Location139
Entering Car's Location139
Troubleshooting140
What to Do if140
Entertainment142
Audio Controls143
Care Notes144
Varying Volume145
Tone Control145
Adjusting Volume145
Adjusting the Volume of Traffic Reports145
Resetting the Tone Settings146
Radio147
Selecting Waveband147
Station Selection147
Radio Data System (RDS)147
Diversity Function148
Manual Station Selection148
Next Station148
Memorising and Calling up Stations149
Memory Locations149
Memorising and Calling up149
Traffic Reports150
Calling up Memorised Station150
Selecting Traffic Report Stations151
Compact Disc (CD)152
Music Track Search Via Buttons152
Music Track Search in Control Display153
Selecting a Music Track153
Random Play153
CD Changer154
Precautions When Using Laser Equipment154
Copy Protection154
Filling/Emptying the CD Magazine154
Starting and Stopping CD Changer155
Reminder Displays155
Inserting the CD Magazine155
Atmospheric Humidity155
Selecting a CD156
Minidisc (MD)157
Cassette159
Noise Suppression159
Switching Dolby On/Off159
Television (TV)161
Operating the TV161
Adjusting Picture162
Selecting Format162
Selecting Brightness, Colour and Contrast162
DVD Changer163
Media Formats Supported163
Installed Position163
Removing the DVD Magazine164
Filling/Emptying the DVD Magazine164
Inserting the DVD Magazine164
Operating Temperatures164
Operating DVD165
DVD Country Codes165
Care Notes165
Adjusting Volume and Picture166
DVD Control Options166
Title Search166
Chapter Search167
Stills167
Selecting Picture Format168
Selecting Language, Subtitles and Camera Angle168
Calling up DVD-Specific Menu169
Communication172
Overview of the Telephone173
Handset173
Phone Board175
Making an Emergency Call176
Hands-Free Unit176
Safety Notes177
Initial Operation179
SIM Card179
Removing the Handset179
Inserting the SIM Card180
Switching the Phone on and off180
Key Lock180
Approved Battery Types180
Inserting Batteries181
Telephone Operation Via the Keypad182
Codes182
Entering PIN182
Resetting PIN Block182
Changing PIN Code183
Phone Code184
Password185
Enter Phone Code185
Microphone Muting186
Switching to the Hands-Free Unit186
Switching to the Handset186
Cancelling Muting186
Emergency Call187
Emergency Call Via Keypad187
Emergency Call Via SOS187
Interrupting an Emergency Call187
Making International Calls188
Dialling from the Phone Book188
Dialling from the Top-8 List189
Redialling, Including if Previous Call Unanswered189
Displaying Subscribers Not Reached – Redial List190
Adding Subscribers Not Reached to the Phone Book190
Deleting Redial List190
End Call190
Receiving a Call192
Accepting Calls192
Automatic Answering192
Adjusting Number of Call Cycles193
Displaying Accepted Calls193
Call Waiting194
Adding a Caller to Phone Book194
Deleting List of Callers194
Changing the Current Setting195
Switching on Call Waiting195
Switching off Call Waiting195
Calls During a Conversation195
Switching between Two Calls196
Ending a Call196
Telephone Conference196
Terminating a Conference Call196
Diverting Calls197
Replacing Current Call197
Call Diversion if Not Reachable197
Cancelling Call Diversion198
Altering Call Diversion198
Diverting Unanswered Calls198
Diverting All Calls199
Divert if Line Busy200
Missed Calls200
Displaying Missed Calls200
Dialling a Number Directly200
Controlling Mailbox Functions201
Mailbox Setup201
Altering Mailbox Number202
Deleting Mailbox Number202
Calling up New Voice Messages203
Messages from the Service Provider203
Phone Book203
Creating and Updating Voice-Activated Phone Book204
Creating a New Entry204
Lower-Case Characters205
Capital Characters205
Displaying Entry206
Displaying Entry Directly206
Sorting Entries207
Editing an Entry207
Entering Own Phone Number207
Displaying Own Phone Number208
Deleting an Individual Entry208
Deleting Entire Phone Book209
Checking Memory Capacity209
Displaying Top-8 List210
Dialling a Number from the Top-8 List210
Exiting the Top-8 List210
Displaying an Entry from the Top-8 List210
Handset at Rear212
Switching on Phone212
Connecting Handsets213
Rejecting a Call from the Rear Handset213
Accepting an External Call with the Rear Handset213
Diverting a Call from Front to Rear Handset213
Diverting a Call from the Hands-Free Unit to the Rear Handset214
Service Centre Setup for Text/Sms Messages215
Altering the Number of the Service Centre215
Adjusting Storage Time216
Creating a Text/Sms Message216
Sending Text/Sms Message Immediately216
Saving a Text/Sms Message before Sending217
Reading a Text/Sms Message217
Unread Text/Sms Messages217
Old Text/Sms Messages218
Replying to Text/Sms Messages218
Saving a Received Text/Sms Message219
Deleting a Text/Sms Message219
Editing a Text/Sms Message219
CB Messages220
Adding/Altering/Deleting Cell Broadcast Topics220
Altering221
Deleting221
Switching on Automatic Display of CB Messages221
Reading New CB Messages222
Reading a Specific CB Topic222
Sending DTMF Codes222
Terminating the Connection223
Showing Time and Cost of Last Call223
Showing Time and Costs of All Calls223
Resetting Call Duration and Call Charges224
Activating Automatic Charge Display224
Switching on 1 Minute Beep224
Charge Limit225
Activating and Setting Charge Limit225
Deactivating Charge Limit226
Charge Rate226
Determining Charge Rate226
Altering Charge Per Unit227
Altering Charge Per Minute227
Selecting Currency227
Telephone Operation Via the Control Display229
Communication Menu229
Phone Book229
Telephone Settings231
Authorisation231
Suppressing PIN Request231
Restricting Use by Third Parties231
Permit Only Known Callers232
Restricting Choice of Numbers to Phone Book232
Permit Only Last Ten Numbers232
Network Barrings233
Range of Features233
Requirements233
Permit Only Emergency Call233
Permit Only National Calls234
Permit Calls from Abroad to Home Network Only234
Do Not Permit Incoming Calls234
When in Another Network, Bar All Incoming Calls234
Adjusting Display Language235
Switching on Key Lock235
Cancelling Key Lock235
Switching on Touchtone235
Switching off Touchtone236
Answering a Call with any Key236
Switching on Illuminated Display236
Entering Greeting Text237
Altering the Greeting Text237
Adjusting Switch-Off Timer238
Activating Ejectbox Answering238
Logging on Handsets238
Logging off Own or Additional Handset239
Altering the Phone Code239
Resetting the Handset240
Resetting Base Station240
Displaying Phone ID Number240
Displaying Available Network Operators241
Displaying GSM Networks241
Selecting Preferred Network241
Assigning Empty Place in List242
Assigning Occupied Place in List242
Deleting a Network Operator from the List242
Selecting New Network242
Automatic Network Selection243
Switching on Automatic Network Selection243
Switching on Ringing Tone244
Selecting Beep as the Ringing Tone244
Adjusting Ringing Tone Sound244
Volume of Ringing Tone, Adjusting244
Switching on Service Signals245
Switching on DTMF Touchtone245
Telephone Reference Information247
Keys and Softkeys250
Function Keys on the Handset250
Numerical Keys on the Handset250
Function Keys on the Phone Board250
Numerical Keys on the Phone Board251
Display Controls251
Pictograms251
Softkeys252
Standard Settings253
Safety Standards255
Declaration of Conformity255
Menu Tree256
BMW Assist258
Range of Functions258
Initialising Completed259
Traffic Information260
Initialising BMW Online262
Switching BMW Online on and off262
Symbols263
Mobility266
Refuelling267
Tank Flap267
Manual Release267
Simple and Pro-Environmental267
Fuel Grade268
Wheels and Tyres269
Checking Pressures269
Condition of Tyres271
Tread Depth and Tyre Damage271
Wheel and Tyre Combinations271
Choosing the Correct Tyres271
New Tyres271
Special Characteristics of Winter Tyres272
Snow Chains272
In the Engine Compartment273
The Engine Compartment at a Glance274
Engine Oil274
Checking Engine Oil Level274
Adding Engine Oil275
Approved Engine Oils275
Alternative Oil Grades275
Checking Coolant Level275
Brake Fluid276
Maintenance277
General Care277
Laws and Regulations278
Rule of the Road278
OBD Socket278
Returning the Car278
Replacing Parts279
Toolkit279
Lights and Bulbs279
Headlights279
Wiper Blades279
Low-Beam Headlights280
High-Beam Headlights280
Xenon Headlights280
Front Flashing Turn Indicator280
Wheel-Changing281
Rear Lights281
Lights in the Side Section281
Lights in Rear Lid281
Spare Wheel282
Recharging the Battery283
Battery Switch284
Mutual Aid285
Mobile Service285
Warning Triangle285
Starting with a Flat Battery285
Towing Away286
Towing Eye286
Access to Threaded Hole286
Using a Towbar287
Tow-Starting287
Reference290
Technical Data291
Engine Data291
Dimensions292
Weights293
Performance293
Filling Capacities294
Index295

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