User manual BMW GS BROCHURE

[. . . ] It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This 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 information. [. . . ] The vehicle has reduced ground clearance and driving comfort may be noticeably reduced. Even if the attitude of the vehicle is normal, you should consult the nearest BMW center if the warning lamp indicates a system fault. Flat tire If you have a flat tire, the indicator lamp symbol in the Check Control will light up in red, and a message will appear. If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle. The spare tire provided with your vehicle is equipped with the electronics required to support RDC operation; once the spare tire is installed, the pressure in this tire will also be monitored following system initialization. Your BMW center has the information needed for working with RDC and is equipped with the necessary special tools. < Adaptive brake lamp The adaptive brake lamp indicates the intensity with which you are applying your brakes to drivers of following vehicles. System malfunctions Other equipment operating on the same radio frequency as RDC can generate interference signals that may prevent the system from operating as intended. 94 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG The display consists of two stages: > Normal braking: The brake lamps in the tail lamp assemblies and the high-mount brake lamp on the rear tray light up during braking. > Heavy braking and braking with ABS: The tail lamps also light up with the same intensity as the standard brake lamp units to enhance the warning effect of the brake lamps. 95 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Lamps Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Daytime driving lamps* If you wish, you can leave the light switch in the low-beam position: All external lamps go out when you switch off the ignition. Always observe all applicable laws governing the use of daytime driving lamps. You can switch on the parking lamps when needed using the standard procedure described under Parking lamps. Parking lamps (side marker lamps) With the switch in this position, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 97. You can have the daytime driving lamps on your vehicle programmed to operate as desired. < Automatic headlamp control When you set the switch to this position, the system activates and switches the headlamps on and off (low beams) in response to changes in ambient light conditions, for instance, in tunnels, at dawn and dusk, and in rain and snow. You can find a description of the Control Display on page 19. < A congenial climate Activate the automatic mode using the AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control Display, refer to page 103. The following section contains more detailed information on the available setting options. All of the air conditioner functions, including maximum cooling, refer to page 101 and the rear air conditioner, see page 105 are available only when the engine is running. < Your vehicle has been designed to automatically select your personal climate-control settings whenever you 100 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG unlock the doors using your individually programmed remote control unit. < Automatic air distribution and supply The AUTO program adjusts the air supply and distribution patterns for you while also using your preselected temperature setting as the basis for adjusting the interior climate to adapt to external influences ­ summer, winter. Temperature adjustment You can turn to select the desired temperatures for the driver's and passenger sides. The figures in the display provide a general indication of interior temperature. When you start the vehicle, this system ensures that the selected temperature is achieved as quickly as possible. It then maintains this temperature, regardless of the season. instrument panel outlets only. For this reason you should ensure that these outlets are open before selecting this program. Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/Recirculated air You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the flow of outside air. Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence: > Indicator lamps off: outside air flows into the vehicle > Left-hand indicator lamp on ­ AUC mode: the system detects pollutants in the outside air and responds by deactivating the outside air supply when required. Depending upon air quality, in the automatic mode the system may start to alternate between its outside-air and recirculated-air modes > Right-hand indicator lamp on ­ Recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air into the vehicle is permanently blocked. If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing air supply as required. < Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Defrost windows and clear them of condensation This program quickly removes ice and condensation from the windshield and door windows. To adjust air supply manually You can adjust the air supply by turning. [. . . ] This chapter includes the section with technical information as well as the manual's index. Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Technical data Technical data Engine specifications BMW 745i, 745Li Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed Compression ratio Stroke Bore Fuel-injection system cu in/cmm hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm e in/mm in/mm 268. 4/4398 8 325 6100 330/450 3600 10. 5 3. 26/82. 7 3. 6/92. 0 Digital electronic engine-management system 192 Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 ­ © 10/01 BMW AG Dimensions All dimensions specified in inches/mm. Turning circle D: BMW 745i: 39. 7 ft/12. 1 m; BMW 745Li: 41. 3 ft/12. 6 m. 193 Online Edition for Part No. [. . . ]