Index for Your BMW 7 Series 4 Door Fourth Generation (2001-2007)

205n  
Everything from A to Z 206  
Owner service procedures 212  
Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, care  
and maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Advanced technology  
Technical Data  
Index  
Index  
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Everything from A to Z  
Approved gross vehicle  
weight 200  
Automatic windshield  
washer 73  
Average fuel  
lamps, bulb  
replacement 170  
A
ABS 129  
Aquaplaning 127, 136  
Armrest 115  
Break-in procedure 126  
Break-resistant security  
glass, care 158  
Accessories 6  
Activated-charcoal  
filter 109  
consumption 89  
Average speed 90  
Axle loads 200  
ASC+T (Automatic Stability  
Control plus  
Traction) 96, 97  
Bulb replacement 167  
Active seat 50  
Adaptive Transmission  
Control  
Ashtray 118  
AUC (Automatic  
B
C
(ATC) 67, 69, 188  
Add  
Backup lamps, bulb  
replacement 170  
Battery 176, 202  
capacity 202  
California Proposition  
65 Warning 162  
Capacities 201  
Car jack 173  
recirculated-air  
control) 107  
engine oil 149  
washer fluid 148  
Adjust  
Audio System 82  
Automatic car washes 155  
Automatic climate  
control 104  
charge 178  
Car keys 32  
Car Memory 55  
Car radio  
backrest 48  
charge current 20  
discharged 183  
removal and  
steering wheel 51  
thigh support 50  
Air distribution 106  
Air flow 107  
removing window  
condensation 106  
Automatic cruise control 74  
Automatic curb monitor 54  
Automatic recirculated-air  
control (AUC) 107  
Automatic Soft-Close  
feature 40  
reception 135, 190  
Car telephone 117  
Car wash 155  
installation 179  
Belts 56  
Air jets 104  
Beverage holders 117  
Blower 107  
Care, exterior 157  
Care, interior 159  
Caring for the vehicle  
finish 157  
Air outlets, ventilation 104  
Air pressure 136  
Airbags 21, 57, 161, 188  
Alarm system, deactivating  
in an emergency 43  
Antenna 190  
BMW active seat 50  
BMW comfort seat 49  
BMW High-Performance  
Synthetic Oil 150  
BMW sports seat 49  
BMW Universal  
Transmitter 112  
Body-cavity protectant 156  
Brakes 130  
Catalytic converter 128  
Cellular phone 135  
voice control 23  
Cellular phone, please refer  
to the separate Owner's  
Manual  
Automatic Stability Control  
plus Traction  
(ASC+T) 96, 97  
Antifreeze,  
Automatic steering wheel  
adjustment 51  
radiator 132, 152  
Antilock Brake System  
(ABS) 129  
Automatic transmission 66  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic 69  
Center (high-mount) brake  
lamp 171  
Center armrests 116  
Antitheft alarm system 42  
Antitheft system 34  
faults 132  
fluid 152  
hydraulic system 20  
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Everything from A to Z  
207n  
Connecting a vacuum  
cleaner 119  
Dipstick, engine oil 149  
Disc brakes 130  
E
Central locking  
system 34, 35  
button 38  
EDC (Electronic Damper  
Control) 97  
Consumption display 77  
Contour seat 50  
Disconnect the battery 179  
Displacement 198  
Display lighting 100  
Displays 18  
Electric power windows 44  
Electric rear seat  
adjustment 51  
Changing a wheel 173  
Charge indicator lamp 20  
Charging the battery 178  
CHECK button 79  
Check Control 79  
Checking the engine oil 149  
Checking tire pressure 28  
Child restraint  
Convenience operating  
mode for windows and  
sliding/tilt roof 34  
Convenience starting 64  
Coolant 132, 151  
Coolant temperature  
gauge 78  
Distance 90  
Distance warning 94  
Door key 32  
Electric steering wheel  
adjustment 51  
Electrical accessories,  
failure 180  
Door warning lamps, bulb  
replacement 172  
Doors  
Electrical malfunction  
fuel filler door 182  
sliding/tilt sunroof 182  
Electrical system 202  
Electronic Damper Control  
(EDC) 97  
Coolant, antifreeze 132  
Cruise control 74  
Cruising range 89  
Curb weight 200  
systems 56, 60  
Child seat  
emergency release 34  
manual operation 34  
remote control 36  
unlocking and locking 38  
Doors, radio remote  
control 36  
installation 61, 62  
security 61  
Childproof door locks 62  
Cigarette lighter 119  
Clock, refer to Digital  
clock 83  
Electronic immobilizer 33  
Emergency deactivation of  
the alarm system 43  
Emergency release  
doors 34  
D
Dash lighting 100  
Dashboard 16  
Date 83  
DOT Quality Grades 137  
Drink holders 117  
Drive belts 202  
Cockpit 16  
Code 92  
Daytime-running lamp 100  
DBC (Dynamic Brake  
Control) 131  
Driving notes 127  
Driving through water 127  
DSC (Dynamic Stability  
Control) 96  
fuel filler door 182  
luggage compartment  
lid 39  
Refer to the Radio  
Owner's Manual  
Deep water 127  
Defrosting, windows 106  
Digital clock 83  
Digital Sound Processing  
(DSP) 191  
Codes, tires 139  
Coin tray 117  
Cold start 64  
sliding/tilt sunroof 182  
Energy Control 77  
Engine  
DSP amplifier, please refer  
to the seperate Radio  
Owner's Manual  
Comfort seat 49  
Compartments 117  
Computer 88  
compartment 144  
coolant 151  
data 198  
Dynamic Brake Control  
(DBC) 131  
Digital sound  
processor 191  
Configuring personalized  
settings 51, 52, 54  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) 96  
oil consumption 149  
Dimensions 199  
Dimming feature, interior  
rearview mirror 52  
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Everything from A to Z  
oil pressure 20  
oil specifications 150  
performance 198  
Fuel filler door 26  
manual release after  
electrical fault 182  
High beams 71  
Interior lamps 34, 102  
bulb replacement 171  
remote control 36  
bulb replacement 168  
Hood release 143  
Horn 23, 24  
Estimated time of arrival 91 Fuses 180  
Exterior door handles,  
lighted 36  
Interior motion sensor 42  
Hydraulic brake system 132 Interior rearview mirror,  
automatic dimming 52  
Interlock 63  
G
Exterior finish, care 156  
Gasoline 27  
I
Intermittent wipe switch 72  
Ice warning 76  
Ignition key 32  
Glove compartment 115  
bulb replacement 172  
Gross vehicle weight 200  
F
J
Jump starting 183  
Failure messages 79  
False alarms, avoiding 43  
First-aid kit 25  
Ignition switch 63  
Independent ventilation  
system 111  
H
Fittings for tow-starting and  
towing 184  
Flashlight 115  
Independent ventilation  
system, please refer to the  
separate Owner's Manual  
of the onboard computer  
Indicator lamps 20  
Inflation pressures 28, 136  
monitoring 98, 193  
INSPECTION 78  
K
Hand brake, refer to Parking  
brake 21, 65  
Key Memory 55  
Keys 32  
Handsfree system 117  
Hazard warning triangle 25  
Headlamp  
Flat tires 136  
Flooding 127  
Keys with remote control 32  
Kickdown 70  
Fog lamps 101  
bulb replacement 170  
switch 101  
adjusting 168  
care 168  
flasher 71  
L
Lashing eyes 41, 122  
Leather care 159  
Length 199  
Footwell lamps 102  
bulb replacement 172  
Front armrest 116  
Front seat adjustment 48  
Fuel 27  
Instrument cluster 18  
Instrument panel  
lighting 100  
washer system 73, 148  
Heated seats 110  
Heated steering wheel 110  
Heating and ventilation 104  
Heating during a stop 108  
Height 199  
Level control system 134  
License plate lamps, bulb  
replacement 171  
Light switch 100  
Light-alloy wheels 142  
Lighted exterior door  
handles 34, 36  
Interaxle tire rotation 138  
Interface socket, onboard  
diagnosis system  
average fuel  
consumption 89  
consumption indicator 77  
gauge 77  
(OBD) 163  
Interference  
Height adjustment  
head restraints 48, 51  
seats 48  
cellular phone 135  
radio 135  
specifications 27  
tank capacity 201  
steering wheel 51  
HiFi system 191  
Lighted interior door  
handles 38, 100  
LIGHTS ON warning 100  
Interior door handles,  
lighted 38, 100  
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Everything from A to Z  
209n  
Limit 91  
Loading 122  
Multifunction steering wheel Outside mirrors 52  
(MFL) 23  
M
M+S tires 140  
Outside temperature  
display 76  
Load-securing devices 122  
Locking and unlocking the  
doors 34  
Multi-Information Display  
(MID) 82  
Magic Eye, refer to battery  
charge condition 178  
Maintenance 78, 154  
Malfunction displays 79  
Manual operation  
doors 34  
P
Locks, care 132  
Low beams 100  
bulb replacement 168  
Low-fuel warning lamp 77  
Lug bolts 174  
N
Nozzles 104  
Paint blemishes, exterior  
dirt 157  
Park Distance Control  
(PDC) 94  
Parking aid 94  
fuel filler door 182  
luggage compartment 39  
sliding/tilt sunroof 182  
Manually controlled  
recirculated-air 107  
Master key 32  
O
OBD connector 163  
Odometer 76  
Oil  
Lug wrench 174  
Luggage  
Parking brake 21, 65  
Parking in winter 134  
Parking lamps 101  
Passenger side exterior  
mirror tilt function 54  
PDC (Park Distance  
Control) 94  
compartment 39, 41  
Automatic Soft-Close 40  
bulb replacement 172  
capacity 200  
adding 149  
additives 149  
Maximum cooling  
(MAX) 107  
consumption 149  
level check 149  
pressure, indicator  
lamp 20  
emergency release 39  
features 39  
Memory 53, 55  
MFL (Multifunction steering  
wheel) 23  
Playing cassettes, refer to  
locking separately 39  
manual operation 39  
nets 41  
the Radio Owner's Manual  
Playing CDs, please refer to  
the Radio Owner's Manual  
Pocket lamp 115  
specifications 150  
Oil change interval, please  
refer to the Service  
Warranty Information  
Booklet  
Microfilter 109  
MID (Multi-Information  
Display) 82  
Mirrors 52  
opening from the  
inside 40  
Pollen from the incoming  
air 109  
Power seat 48  
opening separately 39  
remote control 37  
Luggage compartment  
lid 39  
defrosting 52  
memory 53  
OILSERVICE 78  
Onboard computer 88  
Onboard computer, please  
refer to the separate  
Owner's Manual  
Onboard tool kit 166  
Opening and closing  
from the inside 38  
from the outside 34  
Mobile phones 135  
Mobile phones, please refer  
to the separate Owner's  
Manual  
adjustment 48  
Power steering 134  
Power windows 44  
safety switch 45  
manual operation 39  
opening separately 39  
remote control 37  
Luggage rack 122  
Luggage straps 41  
Lumbar support 49  
Modifications,  
technical 6, 162  
Multifunction armrest 116  
Pressure monitoring,  
tires 98, 193  
Pressure, tires 28, 136  
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Everything from A to Z  
Pushbutton for central  
locking system 38  
Removing condensation,  
windows 106  
Service Interval  
Display 78, 154  
Servotronic 134  
Starting assistance 183  
Starting  
Replacement keys 32  
Replacing tires 137  
Reservoir, washer  
system 145, 148  
Residual heat 108  
Roller sun blinds 111  
Roof luggage rack 122  
Roof weight rating 200  
Roof-mounted luggage  
rack 122  
problems 64, 128, 183  
Starting the engine 64  
Steering 134  
Shift-lock 66, 69  
Shoulder support 49  
Shutting off the engine 65  
Side airbags 57, 58  
Side impact head protection  
system 57  
R
Radio  
Steering lock 63  
Steering wheel adjustment,  
automatic 51  
Car radio, please refer to  
the separate Owner's  
Manual  
Steering wheel lock 63  
Steering wheel memory 53  
Steering wheel, heated 110  
Steptronic 69  
Radio Data System  
(RDS) 190  
Side marker lamps, bulb  
replacement 169  
Ski bag 120  
Radio reception 135, 190  
Rain sensor 72, 155, 192  
RDC (Tire Pressure  
Control) 98, 193  
RDS (Radio Data  
System) 190  
Rubber seals and  
components 159  
Skid control 134  
Stopping the vehicle 65  
Storage facilities 117  
Storing the vehicle 161  
Summer tires 139, 142  
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 46, 47  
closing after electrical  
fault 182  
S
convenience operation 34 Sun blinds 111  
Reading lamps 102  
Rear footrests 119  
Rear passenger-area air  
conditioning 109  
Rear seat adjustment,  
electric 51  
Safety belt tensioner 191  
Safety belts 56  
radio remote control 36  
Sliding/Tilt sunroof with  
glass moonroof 47  
Slippery roads 133  
Snow chains 133, 141  
Socket 119  
Sun visors 53  
Symbols 4, 177  
Safety lock buttons 38  
Screw-on valve stem  
caps 140  
T
Seat adjustment 48  
Seat heating 110  
Seat memory 53  
Seat, power 48  
Tachometer 76  
Tail lamps 170  
bulb replacement 170  
Tank capacity 201  
Technical  
Rear seat control 116  
Rear seat heating 110  
Rear window blind 111  
Rear window  
Sound system 191  
Spare key 32  
Spare tire 174  
Securing loads 122  
Security glass 45  
Selector lever, automatic  
transmission 66, 69  
Service and Warranty  
Information  
Spark plugs 202  
Speaker 117  
Special oils 150  
defroster 74, 105, 107  
Rearview mirrors 52  
Refueling 26  
modifications 6, 162  
Telephone hookup 117  
Telephone, please refer to  
the separate Owner's  
Manual  
Speed limit warning 91  
Speedometer 19  
Sports seat 49  
Remote control 35  
Remote control for onboard  
computer 93  
Booklet 152, 154  
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211n  
Temperature  
adjustment 107  
Trunk lid, refer to luggage  
Ventilation system while  
parked, please refer to the  
separate Owner's Manual  
of the onboard computer  
Vinyl care 159  
Windshield washer nozzle  
adjustment 148  
compartment lid 39  
Turn signal 22, 71  
bulb replacement 169  
Turn signals  
Temperature display  
engine coolant 78  
outside temperature 76  
Third brake lamp 171  
Windshield washer  
system 72  
Windshield wipers 72  
replacing blades 166  
Windshield, defrosting 73  
Winter operation 132  
Winter tires 140  
bulb replacement 170  
Viscosity 150  
Voice control 23, 24  
Tilt function, passenger side Turning circle 199  
mirror 54  
Tilt sensor alarm  
U
W
Warning lamps 20  
Warnings 79  
system 36, 43  
Wipers 72  
Uniform Tire Quality  
Grading 138  
Tire  
replacing blades 166  
Work in the engine  
compartment 143  
code 139  
damage 136  
Unintentional alarms,  
avoiding 43  
Warranty and Service Guide  
Booklet 152, 154  
Washer reservoir, filling 148  
Washer system 72  
Washing your car 155  
Water on the roads 127  
Waxing, finish 157  
Weights 200  
failure 173  
inflation  
Universal Transmitter 112  
Used batteries 178  
X
Xenon lamps 168, 194  
pressure 28, 136  
replacement 137  
V
specifications 142  
tread 136  
Vanity mirrors 53  
Vehicle battery 176, 202  
Tire Pressure Control  
Wheel lug wrench 174  
Wheel rims 139  
Wheelbase 199  
Vehicle care  
(RDC) 98, 193  
exterior 157  
Tools 166  
interior 159  
Vehicle Identification  
Topping up the windshield/  
washer fluid reservoir 148  
Wheels and tires 139, 142  
Wheelslip control, refer to  
ASC+T/DSC 96  
Number 153  
Torque 198  
Vehicle storage 161  
Tow fittings 184  
Width 199  
Windows  
Ventilation 104, 111  
air flow 104  
Towing the vehicle 184  
Tow-starting 184  
convenience operating  
mode 34  
demisting 106  
draft-free 108  
tips for pleasant  
driving 106  
Track circle 199  
Transmission 66, 69  
Tread depth, tires 136  
Trip odometer 76  
radio remote control 36  
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Owner service procedures  
Fog lamp, bulb  
A
Adding  
D
L
replacement 170  
Footwell lamps, bulb  
replacement 172  
Fuel filler door,  
Deactivating the interior  
motion sensor 36  
Level control system,  
inactive 134  
brake fluid 152  
engine coolant 151  
engine oil 149  
Deactivating the tilt sensor  
alarm system 36  
License plate lamps, bulb  
replacement 171  
Low beam headlamps, bulb  
replacement 168  
Lug wrench 174  
Luggage compartment  
lamps, bulb  
manual release after  
electrical fault 182  
Fuses, replacing 180  
washer fluids 148  
Air pressure 28  
Defrosting, windows 106  
Difficult steering 134  
Doors, manual operation 34  
B
G
E
Backup lamps, bulb  
replacement 170  
Battery  
replacement 172  
Luggage compartment lid,  
emergency release 39  
Luggage compartment  
release 143  
Glove compartment lamp,  
bulb replacement 172  
Electrical accessories,  
failure 180  
Electrical fault  
checking charge  
condition 178  
discharged 183  
Brake lamps, bulb  
replacement 170  
Brakes, faults 132  
Bulb replacement 167  
fuel filler door 182  
sliding/tilt sunroof 182  
Emergency release  
doors 34  
H
Hazard warning flashers 25  
Hazard warning triangle 25  
Headlamp, care 168  
High beam headlamps, bulb  
replacement 168, 170  
Hood release 143  
M
fuel filler door 182  
luggage compartment  
lid 39  
Maintenance 78, 154  
Malfunction displays 79  
sliding/tilt sunroof 182  
Engine oil  
specifications 150  
C
O
Changing a wheel 173  
Charging the battery 178  
Check Control 79  
Checking  
Oil level check 149  
Oil specifications 150  
Onboard tool kit 166  
I
Indicator lamps 20  
Interior lamps, bulb  
replacement 171  
Interior motion sensor,  
deactivation 43  
F
charge condition of the  
battery 178  
Failure messages 79  
Filling the windshield washer  
fluid reservoir 148  
First-aid kit 25  
P
Pressure, tires 28  
engine oil 149  
tire pressure 28  
J
Jump starting 183  
R
Fittings, tow-starting and  
towing 184  
Rear lamp assembly 170  
Releasing the hood 143  
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Removing condensation,  
windows 106  
Replacement keys 32  
Towing the vehicle 184  
Turn signal, bulb  
replacement 169  
S
U
Security glass, care 158  
Sliding/tilt sunroof, closing  
after electrical fault 182  
Sliding/tilt sunroof, power  
supply interruption 47  
Snow chains 141  
Spare key 32  
Use of antifreeze,  
radiator 151  
W
Warning lamps 20  
Warnings 79  
Washer fluid reservoir,  
filling 148  
Spare tire 174  
Starting assistance 183  
Starting  
problems 64, 128, 183  
Wheel change 173  
Windows, demisting 106  
Windshield washer nozzle  
adjustment 148  
T
Wiper blades, replacing 166  
Work in the engine  
compartment 143  
Tail lamps, bulb  
replacement 170  
Tail lamps,  
bulb replacement 170  
Tilt sensor alarm system,  
deactivation 43  
Tire damage 136  
Tire failure 173  
Tire inflation  
pressure 28, 136  
Tools 166  
Tow fittings 184  
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Refueling  
So that you will have important specifi-  
cations available when you stop to  
refuel, we recommend that you supple-  
ment this table with data that apply to  
your vehicle.  
Fuel  
Designation  
Premium Unleaded  
Gasoline  
AKI: Minimum  
91  
Engine oil  
Quality  
The oil volume between the  
two marks on the dipstick  
corresponds to approx.  
1.1 US quarts (1 liter).  
Tire inflation pressures  
Summer  
Front Rear  
Winter  
Front Rear  
4 persons  
5 persons or 4 plus luggage  
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We wish you an enjoyable  
driving experience.  
The Ultimate Driving Machine  
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