Controls and methods of operation This chapter covers the 2000 740i model. Specifications Wheel and tire type, tire inflation pressure - see the sticker on the B-pillar, behind the driver's...
Keys, single lock and remote control Children should not be left unattended in a car with keys in it, especially if the key is in the ignition. Children have a habit of imitating adults and can...
Doors and trunk lid A description of unlocking and locking the door locks, as well as a description of opening the luggage compartment lid using the remote control, is given in...
Access to the underhood space 1. Pull the hood latch release handle located under the instrument panel on the left. 2. For the final release of the hood, press the additional lock located...
Access to the fuel tank filler neck Stop the engine and do not smoke when removing the fuel filler cap. If the engine is running while refueling, no fuel can enter the tank and the indicator...
Top hatch Not all models are equipped with a sunroof. A description of the control of the upper hatch through a single lock is given in Section Access, protection . The...
Windows doors A description of the control of power windows by means of a single lock is given in Section Access, protection . The power window mechanism of the front doors...
Anti-theft system Standard anti-theft system (with appropriate equipment) includes an engine immobilizer and an anti-theft alarm that is triggered by: Opening one of the side...
Seat belts General information Information on emergency seat belt tensioners is given in Section Additional security system (SRS) . All people in a moving car should...
Transportation of children The vehicles covered in this manual meet the requirements of the SAE J1819 child safety standard. To ensure the safety of the transport of young and...
Seat and headrest adjustment The seats must not be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. The design of car seats guarantees maximum comfort for the person sitting in them, while at the...
Supplemental Security System (SRS) Do not place hard or sharp objects between your body and the airbags, carry hard or sharp objects on your lap, and do not smoke a pipe while driving as this...
Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning The composition of the exhaust gases (OG) engine contains highly toxic carbon monoxide (CO), which causes loss of consciousness and can be fatal. With a good...
Controls and interior equipment Controls and interior equipment 1 - Outdoor lighting switch 2 - Left stalk switch 3 - Horn switch and driver's front airbag unit 4 - Fog lamp switch 5 - Right...
Instrument cluster Location of instrumentation 1 - Fuel gauge with built-in K / L for using the fuel reserve 2 — Indicators of indexes of turns 3 - Speedometer 4 — The indicator...
Multifunction display The multifunctional display plays the role of the main control unit and informs about the status of the following vehicle systems: audio system, digital clock,...
Tempostat Using the tempostat in heavy traffic (for example in the city), on slippery or winding roads, or in other driving situations that may force you to change...
Vehicle break-in For the first 2,000 km of a new car, it is recommended to follow the recommendations below: Avoid continuous movement at a constant speed, both high and low;...
Use of automatic transmission (AT) On the models under consideration, AT can be installed both with a system «Steptronic», and without it. System «Steptronic» allows you to switch gears AT both...
Brake system The braking system of the vehicles in question is equipped vacuum booster , which allows for braking with a certain intensity to apply less force to the brake...
Auxiliary systems ASC+T/DSC Sensors on the wheels determine their angular speeds. On this basis, the control system concludes that the drive wheels are slipping. Depending on...