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1 Owner s Manual for the a quick reference guide for your convenience . 740i 740iL750iL Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a 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 car. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service guide Booklet (Canadian models).

2 We recommend that you read this publication BMW is covered by the following warranties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Limited Warranty Rust Perforation > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited WarrantyDetailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service guide Booklet (Canadian models).We wish you an enjoyable driving AG Introduction 1999 BMW AGMunich, GermanyReprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Part number 01 41 0 004 597US English VIII/99 Printed in GermanyPrinted on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling). 4n Notes on the Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end.

3 If you desire an initial overview of your vehicle, this can be found in the first chapter. The detailed list of con-tents that directly follows the summary of contents is intended to stimulate your curiosity regarding your BMW and to encourage you to read the you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remem-ber to hand over the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is part of the you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Symbols used Indicates instructions or precau-tions that must be followed pre-cisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. < Contains either information that will assist you in gaining the opti-mum benefit from your vehicle and en-able you to care more effectively for your vehicle. < Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environ-ment. < < Marks the end of a specific item of in-formation. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional systems or components, which your BMW center can either activate or adapt to suit an individual driver's requirements ("Car Memory", "Key Memory").

4 Refer to page 55. < The individual vehicle On buying your BMW, you have de-cided in favor of a model with individu-alized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same hope you will understand that equipment and features are included which you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any differences can easily be identified, since all optional acces-sories and special equipment are marked with an asterisk * .If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual (car radio or telephone, for instance), Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well. Symbols 5n Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

5 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, il-lustrations or descriptions in this man-ual. Status at time of printing 6n For your own safety Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to oxy-gen by weight ( , 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent) will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated signifi-cant differences in fuel quality ( , vol-atility, composition, additives, etc.) among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drive-ability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient tem-perature and high you encounter driveability prob-lems that you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recom-mend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality to comply with these recom-mendations may result in unscheduled the relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.

6 < Important safety information!For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor-oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti-mum performance when installed on your warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones (including op-eration of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally-mounted antenna) or trans-ceiver equipment ( , walkie-talkie, ham radio, for instance) may cause ex-tensive damage to the vehicle, compro-mise its safety, interfere with the vehi-cle's electrical system, or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty.

7 See your authorized BMW center for additional information. < Maintenance, replacement, or re-pair of the emission control de-vices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto-motive part. < Symbol on vehicle parts Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. For your own safety 7nThe following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, Inc., Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

8 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, area) or write to: NHTSA, Department of Transportation, Washington, 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 8n OverviewControls and featuresOperation, careand maintenanceOwner service proceduresTechnical DataIndexAdvanced technology 9n IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview Contents OverviewControls and features Cockpit16 Instrument cluster18 Indicator and warning lamps20 Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)23 Hazard warning flashers25 Warning triangle25 First-aid kit25 Refueling26 Fuel specifications27 Tire inflation pressure28 Locks and security systems: Keys32 Electronic vehicle immobilizer33 Central locking system34 Opening and closing from the outside34 Using the key34 Using the remote control35 Opening and closing from the inside38 Luggage compartment lid39 Luggage compartment41 Alarm system42 Electric power windows44 Security glass45 Sliding/Tilt sunroof46 Adjustments: Seats48 Steering wheel51 Mirrors52 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory53 Car Memory, Key Memory55 Passenger safety systems.

9 Safety belts56 Airbags57 Child restraints60 Child restraint installation62 Child-safety locks62 Driving: Steering/Ignition lock63 Starting the engine64 Switching off the engine65 Parking brake65 Automatic transmission66 Automatic transmission with Steptronic69 Indicator/Headlamp flasher71 Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor72 Rear window defroster74 Cruise control74 Everything under control: Odometer, outside temperature display76 Tachometer76 Energy control77 Fuel gauge77 Temperature gauge78 Service Interval Display78 Check Control79 Multi-Information Display (MID)82 Digital clock83 Onboard computer88 Contents 11n Controls and featuresOperation, care and maintenance Technology for safety and convenience : Park Distance Control (PDC)94 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-bility Control (DSC)96 Electronic Damper Control (EDC)97 Tire Pressure Control (RDC)98 Lamps: Parking lamps/Low beams100 Instrument panel lighting100 High beams/Parking lamps101 Fog lamps101 Interior lamps102 Reading lamps102 Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Automatic climate control104 Rear passenger-area air conditioning109 Seat heating110 Steering wheel heating110 Roller sun blinds111 Independent ventilation system111 Cabin convenience : Integrated UniversalRemote Control112 Glove compartment115 Center armrests115 Additional storage areas117 Cup holders117 Cellular phone117 Ashtray118 Cigarette lighter119 Rear footrests119 Loading and transporting cargo: Ski bag120 Cargo loading122 Roof-mounted luggage rack122 Special operating instructions: Break-in procedure126 Driving notes127 Catalytic converter128 Antilock Brake System (ABS)129 Disc brakes130 Brake system132 Winter operation132 Power steering134 Level control system134 Cellular phone135 Radio reception135 Wheels and tires.

10 Tire inflation pressure136 Tire condition136 Tire replacement137 Tire rotation137 Wheel and tire combinations139 Winter tires140 Snow chains141 Approved wheel and tire specifications142 Contents Operation, care and maintenanceOwner service proceduresAdvanced technology Under the hood: Hood143 Engine compartment144 Washer fluids148 Washer nozzles148 Engine oil149 Coolant151 Brake fluid152 Vehicle Identification Number153 Care and maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System154 Caring for your car155 Airbags161 Vehicle storage161 Laws and regulations: Technical modifications162 California Proposition 65 Warning162 OBD connector163 Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit166 Windshield wiper blades166 Lamps and bulbs167 Changing tires173 Battery176 Fuses180 In case of electricalmalfunction: Fuel filler door182 Sliding/Tilt sunroof182 Assistance, giving and receiving: Jump-starting183 Towing the vehicle184 Airbags188 Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)188 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-bility Control (DSC)189 Radio reception190 BMW active seat190 Safety belt tensioner191 DSP sound system191 Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimming feature192 Rain sensor192 Tire Pressure Control (RDC)193 Xenon lamps194 13n Technical dataIndex Engine specifications198 Dimensions199 Weights200 Capacities201 Electrical system202 Drive belts202 Everything from A to Z206 Owner service procedures212 14n OverviewControls and featuresOperation, careand maintenanceOwner service proceduresTechnical DataIndexAdvanced technology 15n IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview Cockpit16 Instrument cluster18 Indicator and warning lamps20 Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)