2001 BMW 745i / 745Li Owner's Manual PDF (P/N 01 40 0 156 097)

BMW owner's manual for the 2001 745i and 745Li, P/N 01 40 0 156 097, US edition dated 10/01. It covers vehicle operation, routine checks and owner maintenance information.

• Control Center: Controller operation, Control Display menus, Check Control messages, and voice commands for navigation, telephone and entertainment functions.

• Transmission and parking brake: L mode, Canadian-model Steptronic, Automatic Hold, and manual emergency release of the transmission lockout and electromechanical parking brake.

• Stability control: Operating information for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and Cornering Brake Control (CBC).

• Tire-pressure monitoring: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC) initialization, warning displays, spare-wheel electronics, and wheel-change guidance.

• Owner maintenance: Engine oil and coolant checks, Condition Based Service (CBS), bulb and wiper replacement, battery charging, jump-starting, and fuse locations.

• Comfort and access: Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, automatic climate controls, active seat ventilation, Soft Close Automatic, and manual sliding/tilt sunroof operation.

Written for owners learning the vehicle's controls and routine checks; the manual calls for professional technical training for service and repair work.

Transmission Variants and Emergency Operation

The L mode chapter explains gear-range limiting. The Steptronic chapter is specifically for Canadian models and describes Sport and manual shifting.

The emergency-release procedures and towing information help a workshop prepare a vehicle with a discharged battery for movement before repair. BMW warns that moving the vehicle before the parking brake is completely released can damage the rear brakes.

Control Display, Driver Aids and Cabin Equipment

Illustrations titled Info Display, Indicator and warning lamps, and Menus in Control Display connect dashboard indications with the operating instructions.

Park Distance Control (PDC) coverage explains acoustic and visual alerts. Dynamic Drive and Electronic Damping Control (EDC) sections describe operating behavior and malfunction warnings.

Cabin coverage extends to Car Memory/Key Memory, lighting, power windows, sun blinds and powered interior accessories. Universal Garage Door Opener programming includes alternating-code transmitters, while the LATCH child-restraint section illustrates the rear anchorage points.

GPS navigation coverage includes map CDs, destination entry, route selection and a “What to do if…” section. Telephone and entertainment chapters explain hands-free operation and radio, CD, MiniDisc and cassette controls. Equipment marked with an asterisk is optional or market-specific.

Maintenance Checks and Electrical Precautions

The Service Interval Display and CBS sections explain how service requirements appear in the vehicle's displays. The Engine compartment view identifies fluid-service points and the jump-starting terminal; tire-pressure and fluid-capacity tables provide the associated reference data.

The Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) interface section locates the socket and explains warning-lamp behavior. Fault-code diagnostic charts, electrical wiring diagrams and internal engine or transmission repair procedures are outside this owner's manual's scope.

Battery coverage includes charging and storage-switch operation. BMW warns that disconnecting a battery cable while the engine is running can destroy the vehicle's electronic systems. Review the battery and electrical safety precautions before working on electrical accessories.

Separate service/warranty and accessory manuals referenced in the text are not included in this PDF.

A Preview of Fuel and Engine-Oil Specifications

These examples are a small selection of the operating-fluid specifications provided for both models.

The fuel section specifies premium unleaded gasoline rated at least 91 AKI. Engine-oil guidance lists BMW-approved synthetic oils in SAE 5W-30 and 5W-40.

The capacity table gives 8.5 quarts (8.0 liters) for an engine oil and filter change, distinguishing the service-fill quantity from the separate oil-level checking instructions.

PDF Search, Navigation and Page Contents

Searchable text and bookmarks: Body text is searchable, with embedded bookmarks covering operating chapters, maintenance, technical data and the index. Some special characters may not search or copy correctly.

One printable, English-language 208-page PDF. The total includes the front cover, five blank pages, eight photographic divider pages, a refueling reference sheet and two closing pages; the remaining 191 pages contain introductory material, chapter introductions, operating information, technical data and the index.