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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and
security when you drive it. Therefore we have one 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 BMW. The
manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining
maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical fea-
tures. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance
operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value
throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supple-
mental manuals.
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.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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About this Owner's Manual
Additional sources of information Symbols used
We have made every effort to ensure
If you have any additional questions,
Indicates precautions that must
that you are able to find what you need your BMW center will be glad to advise
be followed precisely in order to
avoid the possibility of personal injury
and serious damage to the vehicle.
in this Owner's Manual as quickly as
possible. The fastest way to find spe-
cific topics is by using the detailed
index at the end. If you wish to gain an
initial overview of your vehicle, you will
find this in the first chapter.
you.
You can find more information about
BMW, for example on its technology,
on the Internet at www.bmw.com.
Contains information that will
assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enable
you to care more effectively for your
vehicle.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at
some time in the future, please remem-
ber to hand over this Owner's Manual
to the new owner; it is an important part
of the vehicle.
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taken to help protect the environ-
ment.
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information.
Indicates special equipment, coun-
try-specific equipment and optional
extras when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory,
refer to page 70. Identifies func-
tions that can be specifically adapted
for a particular key or vehicle. These
adjustments can be performed either by
yourself or by your BMW center.
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Your individual vehicle
On purchasing your BMW, you have
decided in favor of a model with individ- ongoing development conceived to
Status at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
For your own safety
Fuels
ualized equipment and features. This
Owner's Manual describes all models
and equipment that BMW offers within
the same group.
ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this
reason, the features described in this
Owner's Manual could differ from those
in your vehicle. Nor can errors and
omissions be entirely ruled out. You are
therefore asked to appreciate that no
claims can be recognized on the basis
of the data, illustrations or descriptions
in this Owner's Manual.
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is,
15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent – will
not void the applicable warranties
We hope you will understand that
equipment and features are included
that you might not have chosen for your
vehicle. You can easily identify any dif-
ferences with the aid of the asterisk
used to identify all optional equipment
and accessories.
respecting defects in materials or work-
manship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel
quality – volatility, composition, addi-
tives, etc. among gasolines offered for
sale in the United States and Canada.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in driveability, starting and stalling
problems, especially under certain
environmental conditions, such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be
related to the fuel you are using, we
recommend that you respond by
switching to a recognized high-quality
brand.
If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Man-
ual, such as a car radio or telephone,
supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Obey all applicable safety rules when
handling gasoline.<
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wheels, suspension components, brake
dust shields, telephones – including
operation of any portable cellular phone
from within the vehicle without using an
externally mounted antenna – or trans-
ceiver equipment, such as a CB,
Maintenance and repair
Parts and accessories
Advanced technology, e.g. the
use of modern materials and high-
performance electronics, requires spe- parts and accessories approved by
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine
cially adapted maintenance and repair
methods. Therefore, only have corre-
sponding work on your BMW carried
out by a BMW center or a workshop
that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly
trained personnel. If work is carried out mum performance when installed on
improperly there is a danger of conse- your vehicle.
quential damage and the related safety BMW warrants these parts to be free
BMW.
When 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-
walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar
accessories, may cause extensive dam-
age to the vehicle, compromise its
safety, interfere with the vehicle's elec-
trical system or affect the validity of the
BMW Limited Warranty. Contact your
BMW center for additional information.
Do not use key or remote control to
lock doors or luggage compartment
with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to
the Owner's Manual for more details.<
risks.<
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product on the
market to determine whether it can be
used on a BMW safely and without risk
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its
occupants.
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed
by any automotive repair establishment
or individual using any certified auto-
motive part.<
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from all
BMW centers.
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a
Installation and operation of non-BMW particular part or assembly.
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
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Service and warranty
Reporting safety defects
This manual is supplemented by a Ser- The following only applies to vehicles
vice and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models or a Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
els.
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
We recommend that you read this pub- immediately inform the National High-
lication thoroughly.
way Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227,
Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227,
telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117.
Your BMW is covered by the following
warranties:
>New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
If 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. However,
>Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty
>Federal Emissions Performance War-
ranty
NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your
dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
>California Emission Control System
Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these war-
ranties is listed in the Service and War-
ranty Information Booklet for US mod-
els or in the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the
Washington, D.C. area, or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You
can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Contents
About this Owner's Manual 4
Additional sources of
information 4
Cockpit 14
Opening and closing:
Keys 30
Central locking system 30
Opening and closing – via the
remote control 31
door lock 33
inside 34
Instrument cluster 16
Indicator and warning lamps 18
Buttons in steering wheel* 22
Hazard warning triangle* 23
Refueling 24
Symbols used 4
Your individual vehicle 5
For your own safety 5
Symbol on vehicle parts 6
Service and warranty 7
Luggage compartment 37
Electric power windows 40
Fully-automatic convertible
top* 46
Wind deflector* 50
To adjust:
Safe seating position 52
Seats 53
Adjusting electric power
seats 53
Lumbar support* 54
Head restraints 54
Entering the rear 55
Safety belts 56
Seat and mirror memory* 57
Seat heating* 58
Steering wheel 59
Mirrors 59
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Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 61
Transporting children safely 64
Rollover protection system 68
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 70
Everything under control:
Odometer 86
Tachometer 86
Energy control 86
Fuel gauge 87
Engine coolant temperature
gauge 87
Service interval display 88
Check Control 88
Clock 89
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 111
Integrated universal remote
control* 112
Storage compartments 114
Cellular phone* 115
Ashtray, front* 115
Driving:
Ignition lock 71
Starting the engine 71
Switching off the engine 73
Parking brake 73
Ashtray, rear* 116
Ski bag* 117
Computer 90
Manual transmission 74
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG* 75
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic* 79
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 93
the hardtop* 121
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 82
Flat Tire Monitor* 94
Brake force display 96
Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor* 83
Cruise control* 84
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 97
Adaptive headlights* 98
Instrument lighting 98
High beams/Standing lamps 99
Fog lamps 99
Interior lamps 100
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Air conditioning 102
Automatic climate control* 106
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Special operating instructions:
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 148
Windshield wiper blades 148
Lamps and bulbs 149
Changing a wheel 153
Battery 157
Engine data 166
Dimensions 167
Weights 168
Break-in procedures 124
General driving notes 125
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 125
Hardtop* 127
Capacities 169
Fuses 157
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 129
Tire condition 129
Tire replacement 130
Wheel and tire
Giving and receiving
assistance:
Receiving assistance 158
Jump-starting 159
Towing the vehicle 160
combinations 132
Winter tires 132
In the engine compartment:
Hood 134
Engine compartment
essentials 136
Washer fluid 138
Engine oil 138
Coolant 140
Brake fluid 141
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 142
Laws and regulations:
California Proposition 65
warning 143
OBD interface socket 143
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Everything from A to Z 172
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Cockpit
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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 97
2 >Turn signal indicators 82
>Standing lamps 99
>High beams 99
>Headlamp flasher 82
>Computer 90
3 Washer/wiper system/Rain
sensor 83
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Central locking system 30
6 >Initiating an emergency call 158
>Mobile Service 158
7 Rear window defroster 104, 109
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 59
10 Fog lamps 99
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Instrument cluster
17
1 Fuel gauge 87
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 20
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator and warning lamps 18
to 21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 86
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 87
7 Indicator and warning lamps 18
to 21
8 Control button for
>Clock 89
>Units of measure for exterior tem-
perature display 90
9 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission/sequen-
tial manual gearbox SMG 19, 75,
81
10 Display for
>Trip odometer/Odometer 86
>Clock 89
>Service interval 88
>Computer 90
11 Check Control 88
12 Trip odometer, reset to zero 86
13 Indicator and warning lamps 18
to 21
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Engine oil pressure ●
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by ● are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for dif-
ferent periods of time.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp
Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged – an additional
acoustic signal sounds when you start
off.
Check the engine oil level; top off as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW cen-
ter.
For additional information: refer to
page 73
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started, or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react in the follow-
ing section.
Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious dam-
age from inadequate lubrication.<
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Lock backrest/Fasten safety
belts ●
Comes on together with an
acoustic signal until the safety belts are
fastened. Flashes if the backrest is not
locked.
For additional information on locking
the seat backrests, refer to page 55
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 56
In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: there is a flat tire.
Reduce speed and carefully come to a
stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current ●
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective
page 94
alternator drive belt or a problem with
the alternator's charge circuit. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Brake warning lamp ●
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
check the brake fluid level. Before driv-
ing further, be sure to comply with the
instructions on pages 126 and 141.
Airbags ●
If the drive belt is defective, stop
and switch off the engine immedi-
ately to prevent overheating and seri-
ous engine damage. If the drive belt is
defective, increased steering effort is
also required.<
Please have the system
inspected at your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 61
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
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Brake pads ●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 126
Red and yellow: continue driving Orange: consult the nearest BMW
cautiously
center
The brake warning lamp comes
Automatic transmission/sequen-
tial manual gearbox
The respective transmission has
on together with the yellow indi-
cator lamps for ABS ● and
DSC:
Flat Tire Monitor ●
The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-
tioning or out of order. Have the
system checked by your BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
page 94
responded to a malfunction by reverting
to operation in its emergency default
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC
tinue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid full brake
applications. Please have the system
checked by your BMW center as soon
as possible.
BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 77, 79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ●
Indicator lamp flashes:
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Additional information beginning on
page 93
The system is actively regulating drive
torque and braking force.
The indicator lamp stays lit:
DSC has been switched off with the
button; DTC is operational.
Please contact a BMW center in case of
a malfunction.
Engine oil level
If the lamp comes on during
normal vehicle operation: the
engine oil level has fallen to the abso-
lute minimum; refill as soon as possible.
Do not drive more than approx.
30 miles/50 km before refilling.
For additional information: refer to
page 138
CBC, ABS and DSC and DBC
indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
Additional information beginning on
page 93
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
and brake warning lamp ●
The indicator lamps remain on:
DSC/DTC have been switched
off with the button or are faulty.
Please consult the nearest BMW
center.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been switched off: add engine
oil at the earliest opportunity, such as
the next time you stop to refuel.
For additional information: refer to
page 138
Additional information beginning on
page 93
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DSC indicator and brake warn-
ing lamps for Canadian models. tional, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
Although the vehicle remains opera-
Rollover protection system ●
The rollover protection system
has been deactivated due to a
malfunction. Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center at the
earliest opportunity.
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 143
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) ●
Malfunction in DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency
For additional information: refer to
page 68
Service Engine Soon indicator
lamp for Canadian models.
is available and unrestricted.
Green: for your information
Have the system repaired at your BMW
center as soon as possible.
For additional information: refer to
page 125
Engine electronics ●
There is a fault in the electronic
engine-management system.
You can continue to drive with reduced
engine output or engine speed. Please
have the system inspected at your
BMW center.
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal is
operated.
Rapid flashing indicates a system mal-
function.
For additional information: refer to
page 82
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Add coolant
Cruise control
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low. Top
off the fluid at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 138
The coolant level is too low. Add
coolant at the earliest opportu-
nity.
For additional information: refer to
page 140
Lights up when the cruise con-
trol is activated: ready for oper-
ation via the buttons in the steering
wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 84
CHECK GAS CAP* ●
This indicator lamp comes on
when the gas cap is loose or
missing.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON ●
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis- Close the gas cap tightly: refer to
sions-related electronic systems. page 24
For additional information: refer to
page 99
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Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: refer to
pages 82, 99
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22 Buttons in steering wheel*
These buttons let you operate the fol- >CD
lowing functions quickly and without
being distracted from traffic conditions:
Press briefly: jump to next track
Extended pressure: search function
in track
>Cassette
Press briefly: jump to next track or
stop fast forward
>Selected radio functions
>The cruise control
>Selected telephone functions.
Extended pressure: fast forward
>Phone
Scan personal phone book.
The controls are active only when
the corresponding systems and
accessories are switched on.<
Rewind/reverse: same functions as for-
ward.
Press briefly:
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
terminate a call.
Volume.
Switch between phone, radio, cassette
and CD.
Cruise control: select a stored setting.
Forward:
>Radio
Cruise control: store and accelerate +
or decelerate and store –.
Press briefly: next station in station
memory
Extended pressure: station search
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-
tivate.
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Hazard warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
23
The hazard warning triangle is stored in
the luggage compartment lid inside the
container for the onboard tools.
The first-aid kit is located under the
passenger seat.
To open: pull the handle and fold the
cover down.
To open the container, loosen the wing
nut.
To close: fold the cover up and press it
until the tab engages.
Always observe all legal regula-
tions requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.<
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit have a limited period of use
before expiration. For this reason,
check the expiration dates of each of
the items regularly and replace any
whose expiration dates have passed.
You can purchase replacements in any
drugstore or pharmacy. in any drug-
store or pharmacy.
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in
the vehicle.<
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Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station
when handling fuel.
Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event of
a collision.<
Fuel filler door
Simple and environmentally
friendly
Always switch off the engine
before refueling, as it is not possi-
ble to add fuel with the engine running,
and attempts may also trigger the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Open the gas cap carefully to pre-
vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel
spray may cause injury.<
Keep the gas cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
door to open and close it.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the
nozzle during refueling
Pull the knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol, located on the right side wall of the
luggage compartment.
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the
pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-
zle shuts off the first time.
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Refueling
Fuel specifications
Tire inflation pressure
25
Close the gas cap carefully after
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
CHECK GAS CAP* lamp.<
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Fuel tank capacity
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent and irreversible
damage to the oxygen sensor and the
catalytic converter.<
>Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which
>approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive to the last drop of
fuel. This can prevent the engine
from operating properly and result in
damage.<
Checking tire pressures
Tire pressures in psi/kilopascal are
shown on the driver's door post and are
visible when the door is open.
Only check the tire inflation pressures
of cold tires. This means after driving a
maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or after
the vehicle has been parked for at least
2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla-
tion pressures.
In the following tire inflation pressure
table, all pressures are specified in the
standard units of pressure, psi and kilo-
pascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires
at ambient temperature.
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Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
not only meet US standards, but also
European standards. We recommend
the exclusive use of BMW approved
tires.
After correcting the inflation pressures,
reinitialize the system. Refer to
page 94.
Check the tire pressures on a reg-
ular basis – at least twice a month
– and before every extended journey. If
this is not done, incorrect tire pressures
can cause driving instability and tire
damage, ultimately resulting in acci-
dents.
Remember to check the inflation pres-
sure in the space-saver or standard
spare tire.
Inflate the spare tire to the highest infla-
tion pressure specified for your vehi-
cle.<
Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to BMW approved tire sizes and
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center
can provide you with more information
about these. Other pressures may be
required for tires made by other manu-
facturers.
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Tire inflation pressure
27
BMW
Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated
in psi/kilopascal with cold tires –
cold = ambient temperature
325Ci
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
205/55 R 16 91 H
225/50 R 16 92 W
225/45 R 17 91 W
29/200
33/230
36/250
44/300
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
29/200
–
–
36/250
–
–
33/230
44/300
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
205/55 R 16 91 Q M+S
32/220
36/250
39/270
46/320
225/50 R 16 92 Q M+S
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
330Ci
225/45 R 17 91 W
32/220
36/250
39/270
46/320
225/45 ZR 17
245/40 ZR 17
225/40 ZR 18
255/35 ZR 18
32/220
–
39/270
–
–
32/220
–
36/250
–
36/250
–
39/270
–
46/320
–
46/320
205/50 R 17 93 V M+S extra load
205/50 R 17 93 W extra load
205/50 R 17 93 Q M+S extra load
225/45 R 17 91 Q M+S
32/220
36/250
39/270
46/320
All
Space-saver spare tire
61/420
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30 Keys
Central locking system
In every master key with the
remote control feature there is an
extended-life battery that is charged
automatically in the ignition lock as you
drive.
For this reason, if you have master keys
with the remote control feature that are
not being used otherwise, use those
keys at least once a year while driving
for an extended period to charge the
battery.<
The concept
The central locking system engages
and releases the following locks at the
same time:
>doors
>luggage compartment lid
>fuel filler door
>glove compartment.
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed.
2 Spare key – for storage in a safe
place, such as in your wallet. This key
is not intended for constant use. The
luggage compartment lid and the
glove compartment cannot be locked
and unlocked with this key. This is
useful for valet parking, for example
The central locking system can be
operated
The key set
1 Master keys with remote control unit
– these keys determine the functions
of the Key Memory. Refer to page 70.
You can mark the individual keys for
subsequent identification by apply-
ing the colored decals that you
received when accepting delivery of
your vehicle
>from outside via the door lock as well
as via the remote control
>from inside by pressing a button.
The fuel filler door is not locked when
the central locking system is activated
from the inside, refer to page 34.
When the system is actuated from the
outside, the anti-theft system is also
activated. This prevents the doors from
being unlocked via the lock buttons or
the release handle. The alarm system is
also activated or deactivated.
The central locking system is automati-
cally deactivated in the event of an
accident. In addition, the hazard warn-
ing flashers and interior lamps come on.
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The concept
Master keys with remote control
The remote control also provides two
additional functions beyond the central
locking feature:
Persons or animals inside the
vehicle may be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this reason,
you should always take the vehicle keys
with you so that the vehicle can be
opened again from the outside at any
time.<
>To switch on interior lamps, refer to
page 32.
With this function you can also
search for the vehicle when parked in
an underground garage, for instance
>To open the luggage compartment
lid, refer to page 32.
The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
If it is no longer possible to lock
the vehicle via the remote control,
the battery is discharged. Use this key
while driving for an extended period in
order to recharge the battery.
To prevent unauthorized use of the
remote control, surrender only the
spare key when leaving the vehicle for
valet parking, for example.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center. You
can also obtain replacement keys
there.<
1 Unlock, convenience opening mode,
and disarm alarm system
2 Lock and secure, arm alarm system,
activate interior lamps, disarm tilt
alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor
Whenever you unlock or lock the vehi-
cle, you simultaneously deactivate/acti-
vate the anti-theft system, disarm/arm
the alarm system and switch the interior
lamps on/off.
3 Open the luggage compartment lid,
Panic mode – trigger alarm
You can have a signal set to con-
firm that the vehicle's locks have
engaged securely.<
To release
Press the button once to unlock the
driver's door.
Press the button a second time to
disengage all vehicle locks.<
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The luggage compartment lid will open If this should occur, you can still open
Convenience opening mode*
slightly, regardless of whether it was
previously locked or unlocked.
and close the vehicle using the master
key in either the door or luggage com-
partment lid locks.
Press and hold button. The electric
power windows and the fully-automatic
convertible top open.
If the luggage compartment lid
was locked, it will be locked again
after it is reclosed.
Before and after a trip, be sure that the
luggage compartment lid has not been
opened unintentionally.<
For US owners only
To lock and secure
The transmitter and receiver units com-
ply with part 15 of the FCC Federal
Communications Commission regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the fol-
lowing:
Press the button.
To switch on the interior lamps
Panic mode – trigger alarm
FCC ID:
>LX8EWS
>LX8FZVS
>LX8FZVE.
With the vehicle locked, press the but-
ton.
Provided that the alarm system is
armed, you can respond to imminent
danger by holding down the button for
more than seconds.
Compliance statement:
To deactivate the tilt alarm* and
interior motion sensors*
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
To switch off the alarm:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference
>This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Press the button a second time imme-
diately after locking.
Press the button.
For additional information, refer to
page 39.
External systems
The remote control system's operation
may be affected by other units or
equipment operating in the immediate
vicinity of your vehicle.
To open the luggage
compartment lid
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the
user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.<
Press the button.
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33
Whenever closing the windows or
sliding/tilt sunroof you should
always monitor their path and progress
to ensure that no one is injured. Releas-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of electrical malfunction
Turn the key all the way to the left or
right to unlock or lock the driver's door.
One turn of the key in the driver's door
lock unlocks the driver's door, the fuel
filler door and the glove compartment.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
the passenger-side door and the lug-
gage compartment lid.
You can have a signal set to con-
firm that the vehicle's locks have
engaged securely.<
Convenience operation
You can also operate the power win-
dows and the fully-automatic convert-
ible top via the door lock.
>To open: with the door closed, hold
the key in the Unlock position
>To close: with the door closed, hold
the key in the Lock position.
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34 Opening and closing – from the inside
If you desire, the central locking
system can be activated automati-
cally as soon as you begin to drive. This
can be adjusted to be key-specific.<
To unlock and open the doors
1. Press the button for the central lock-
ing system
2. Pull the release handle above the
armrest on the door you wish to open
or
pull the release handle for any door
twice: to unlock and open the door.
You can use this button to control the
central locking system whenever the
doors are closed. The doors and lug-
gage compartment lid are unlocked or
locked only. The anti-theft system is not
activated.
To lock
>Either use the central locking button
to lock both doors at once or
>press down the individual door lock
buttons. In this case, the fuel filler
door will stay unlocked. To prevent
the driver from being inadvertently
locked out of the vehicle, the driver's
door lock button will not engage as
long as the door is open.
If only the driver's door was
unlocked from the outside and
you press the button, then, with the
driver's door still open, the passenger-
side door, the luggage compartment
lid, the fuel filler door and the glove
compartment will unlock, too.
If the driver's door is closed, it will be
locked.<
Persons or animals inside the
vehicle may be able to lock the
doors from the inside. You should
always take the vehicle's keys with you
so that you can open the vehicle again
from the outside at any time.<
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35
The lock
To open from the outside
To open from the inside*
Only the master keys fit in the lock for
the luggage compartment lid, refer to
page 30.
Press the button in the handle recess:
the luggage compartment lid opens
slightly.
If the luggage compartment lid has not
been locked separately, you can open it
with this button in the footwell on the
driver's side when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
The luggage compartment is lit when
the luggage compartment lid is opened.
To secure separately
Lock the glove compartment using the
master key.
Manual operation
This locks the luggage compartment lid In the event of electrical malfunction
and disconnects it from the central
Turn the master key all the way to the
locking system. This feature can be
left – the luggage compartment lid will
used to prevent unauthorized access to
open slightly.
the luggage compartment when you
The luggage compartment is locked
surrender the spare key only, refer to
again as soon as you close the lid.
page 30. This can be advantageous for
valet parking, for example.
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36 Luggage compartment lid
Should it be absolutely necessary to
operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open, with closed con-
vertible top:
1. Close all windows
2. Greatly increase the quantity of air
coming from the air conditioning or
automatic climate control system,
refer to page 102 or 106.
To close
Emergency release
The handle recesses in the interior trim
panel of the luggage compartment lid
make it easier to pull the lid down.
This lever releases the luggage com-
partment lid from inside the luggage
compartment.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage com-
partment lid is clear when it is closed,
following the same precautions as with
all closing procedures.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
luggage compartment lid is
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior of the vehi-
cle. <
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37
To fold up and secure the floor
panel
3. Hook the handle into the rubber seal To enlarge the luggage
of the drip rail.
compartment
1. Pull up at the handle and fold the
panel up
2. Press the button to release the
hanger from the handle
With the convertible top closed, you
Carefully replace the hanger in its
holder when lowering the floor
panel back down.<
can enlarge the luggage compartment.
To do this, flip the handle outward and
press it down and toward the front of
the vehicle. The convertible top com-
partment panel is now raised and
secured.
The fittings at the corners of the lug-
gage compartment provide you with a
convenient means of attaching luggage
compartment nets* and flexible straps
for securing luggage.
To fold down the convertible top
compartment panel
The convertible top compartment lid
must be folded down to open the con-
vertible top. Swing out the handle and
pull toward the back of the vehicle.
Refer also to Cargo loading on
page 118.
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38 Luggage compartment
Alarm system*
Before lowering the convertible
top, refer to page 41 or 46, always
check to ensure that the luggage com-
partment panel is folded down. Other-
wise damage could occur.<
You can have different acknowl-
edgment signals set to confirm
arming and disarming.<
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the lug-
gage compartment lid is opened
>To movements inside the vehicle –
interior motion sensor
such as those occurring during
attempts to steal the wheels or tow
the vehicle – tilt alarm sensor
You can open the luggage compart-
ment lid when the system is armed by
pressing the remote control button,
refer to page 32. The lid is once again
secured when it is closed.
>To interruption of battery voltage.
Extended pressure on the button sets
off the alarm – Panic mode, refer to
page 32.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
simultaneously activating the following:
>The acoustic alarm sounds for
30 seconds
>The hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated for approx. five minutes
>The high beams flash on and off in
rhythm with the hazard warning flash-
ers.
To arm and disarm the alarm
system
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
via the driver's door lock or with the
remote control, the alarm system is also
simultaneously armed or disarmed.
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39
armed: an attempted entry has been
detected in the period since the sys-
tem was armed.
Interior motion sensor*
Deactivate the interior motion sensor –
refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms –
if persons or animals are to remain in
the vehicle.
Following triggering of an alarm, the
indicator lamp will flash continuously.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The system deactivates the tilt-
alarm sensor and the interior
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. You can do this to prevent a false
alarm from being triggered in garages
with elevator ramps, for instance, or
when the vehicle is transported by train:
motion sensor if the convenience clos-
ing of windows is interrupted in the first
10 seconds and then restarted. The
alarm must then be disarmed and reac-
tivated before it will resume opera-
tion.<
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
The system is armed
Lock the vehicle twice to arm the sys-
tem. Press the button on the remote
control twice in succession or lock the
vehicle twice with the key.
>The indicator lamp flashes during
arming: the door(s), the hood or the
luggage compartment lid are not
completely closed. Even if you do not
close the alerted area(s), the remain-
ing areas are secured, and the indi-
cator lamp will flash continuously
after 10 seconds. However, the inte-
rior motion sensor is not activated
>The indicator lamp goes out when the
system is disarmed: no manipulation
or attempted intrusions have been
detected in the period since the sys-
tem was armed
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor
are deactivated as long as the system is
armed.
You can have the tilt alarm sensor
and the interior motion sensor
permanently deactivated.<
>The indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is dis-
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40 Electric power windows
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The rear
windows do not close automatically.
To open and close windows
To operate all the side windows
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the
lock and remember to close the doors
to prevent children from operating the
power windows and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the windows retract as long as
you maintain pressure on the switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the windows move auto-
matically. Pressing the switch again
stops the opening cycle.
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the window retracts as long as
you maintain pressure on the switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the windows move auto-
matically. Pressing the switch again
stops the opening cycle.
You can close all windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The win-
dows cannot be closed automatically
using this switch.
For convenience operation via the
remote control or the door lock, refer to
page 32 or 33.
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Manual convertible top 41
The fabric top offers the perfect protec-
tion against weather and one person
can open and close it easily and simply.
After the ignition has been
switched off
You can still use the electric power win-
dows for up to 15 minutes, as long as
no one opens any of the doors.
To gain maximum satisfaction from your
convertible, please observe the follow-
ing: we strongly recommend that you
close the convertible top before leaving
the vehicle parked. When closed, the
top not only guards the passenger
compartment from unforeseeable dam-
age from the weather, but also affords a
degree of protection against theft.
Safety feature
If the closing force of a front window
exceeds a certain value as the window
is being closed, the closing procedure
is immediately interrupted and the win-
dow opens again slightly.
However, even when the top is closed
valuables should always be stored in
the locked luggage compartment.
Despite this protective function,
you must still make sure that there
are no obstacles within the closing
range of the windows. Otherwise, it
cannot be guaranteed that the closing
procedure will be interrupted in certain
cases, e.g. when very thin objects are
in the closing range.
Never attempt to mount any kind of roof
rack or luggage carrier on the convert-
ible top.
Closing the electric power win-
dows: to help ensure that the win-
dows seal securely, you should either
close the rear windows first or close all
four windows at the same time.<
This protective function is deactivated
when the switch is pulled past the
resistance point and held there.<
After power loss
After the battery has been discon-
nected, the protective function must be
reinitialized. Please refer the problem to
your BMW center.
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42 Manual convertible top
To open the convertible top
Never attempt to open or close
the convertible top unless the
vehicle is completely stationary. To pre-
vent vehicle damage the top compart-
ment lid's lock will not disengage
unless the luggage compartment lid is
closed.<
1. Flip the locking handle out – refer to
illustration – and turn it as far as the
end stop will allow
2. Raise the convertible top a little bit,
release the tension
3. To unlock, press the button with the
ignition key in position 1 or higher.
The top compartment lid's lock dis-
engages and the lid itself rises a
small distance. The side windows
will lower slightly
If the indicator lamp lights up
when the button is pressed, the lid
cannot be unlocked because the top
compartment panel is raised, refer to
page 37. Lower the top compartment
panel and close the tailgate.<
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7. Raise the front of the top and pull it
back for storage
Now finish pushing the convertible
top all the way down into the con-
vertible top compartment. This makes it
easier to close the convertible top com-
partment lid, especially at lower tem-
peratures.<
4. Position the rear convertible top
frame vertically and grip it firmly
5. Reach into the recess created when
the convertible top compartment lid
is lifted and pull it all the way by
hand – see arrow 1
6. Lay the rear convertible top frame in
the convertible top compartment –
see arrow 2
You can make it easier to raise the
rear convertible top frame by
pressing the area indicated by the
arrow.<
Let go of the rear convertible top
frame before laying the convert-
ible top down, otherwise, the side trim
panel could be damaged.<
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As soon as the convertible top com-
partment lid closes the central locking
system will release the lock to allow
renewed access to the luggage com-
partment.
Never store the convertible top in
its compartment for more than
one day while it is wet to avoid perma-
nent damage from moisture.<
8. Press down slightly on the convert-
ible top compartment lid from above
– see arrow. The closing process will
then be carried out automatically
9. Either close the slightly lowered side
windows or put them at the desired
height.
To close the convertible top
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1
2. Press the button to unlock it. The
convertible top will be unlocked and
the side windows will lower slightly
3. Open the convertible top compart-
ment lid all the way
4. Lift the convertible top out by the lat-
eral guide section – see arrow 1, and
the front convertible top frame – see
arrow 2, swinging it forward until you
encounter perceptible resistance –
until it stops
Operate the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only in
order to avoid any pinching.
An interlock device helps avoid damage
to the vehicle by preventing the lug-
gage compartment lid from opening
unless the convertible top compartment
lid is completely closed.<
To avoid damaging the side trim,
always fold the convertible top
forward before folding the rear frame
brace up into its vertical position.<
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5. Either close the slightly lowered side
windows or put them at the desired
height
At higher speeds, the ensuing
vacuum in the passenger com-
partment can cause the convertible top
to begin fluttering. Increase the air sup-
6. Press down slightly on the convert-
ible top compartment lid from above. ply via the ventilation controls so that a
The top then closes automatically,
refer to page 41
vacuum does not occur in the vehicle.<
Operate the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only in
order to avoid any pinching.<
As soon as the convertible top
compartment lid closes the central
locking system will release the lock to
allow renewed access to the luggage
compartment.<
Position for cleaning
To be able to access the convertible
top compartment, lean the rear frame of
the convertible top against the cover of
the convertible top compartment.
7. Holding on to the locking handle, pull
the front part of the convertible top
frame up onto the windshield frame,
and lock the convertible top by turn-
ing the handle until you hear the con-
vertible top engage and lock.
First, use the button for activating
the convertible top to unlock the
locks of the convertible top compart-
ment. Refer to page 42.<
For additional information on vehi-
cle care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure.<
The system automatically presses the
top's rear frame against the convertible
top compartment lid, pretensioning it to
ensure that it seals tightly.
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46 Fully-automatic convertible top*
The fully-automatic convertible top
combines the benefits of effective pro-
tection against the elements with sim-
ple and convenient operation.
Do not lay objects on the convert-
ible top, as they could fall off
when it moves, causing vehicle damage remember to either start by closing the
When closing the electric power
windows while underway, always
or personal injury.<
rear windows or to close all of them at
once. Failure to adhere to this
To gain maximum satisfaction from your
convertible, please observe the follow-
ing:
Driving when the opening or clos- sequence can prevent the windows
ing process has not been com-
pleted can cause vehicle damage or
personal injury.
Always keep your hands and fingers
well away from the top's mechanism
while it is opening and closing. Ensure
that children remain at a safe distance
from sealing tightly at high speeds.<
>We strongly recommend that you
close the convertible top before leav-
ing the vehicle parked. When closed,
the top not only guards the passen-
ger compartment from unforesee-
able damage from the weather, but
also affords a degree of protection
against theft. In addition, keep valu-
ables only in the locked luggage
compartment, even when the con-
vertible top is closed
>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top
>To avoid damaging the convertible
top, do not activate it at temperatures
below 147/ –106.
At higher speeds, the ensuing
vacuum in the passenger com-
partment can cause the convertible top
to begin fluttering. Increase the air sup-
ply via the ventilation controls so that a
from the top's travel range while it is in vacuum does not occur in the vehicle.<
motion.<
Try to make sure that the vehicle
is completely stationary before
using the fully-automatic convertible
top. Otherwise the opening or closing
procedure could be interrupted.
If you set the convertible top in motion
while the vehicle is stationary and then
have to start suddenly – for instance, at
a traffic light – you can still complete
the procedure by driving as slowly as
possible and again holding the corre-
sponding button pressed.<
Never store the convertible top in
its compartment for more than
one day while it is wet to avoid perma-
nent damage from moisture.<
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47
2. Ensure that the convertible top com-
After having been stored for an
extended period of time in the
convertible top compartment, e.g. dur-
ing the winter months because the
partment panel in the luggage com-
partment is folded down, see
page 37; otherwise, it will not be
possible to open the convertible top hardtop was being used, you may have
3. Ensure that the luggage compart-
ment lid is closed
to support the convertible top by hand
when closing it for the first time.
4. Maintain pressure on the corre-
sponding button for the convertible
top operation.
If the convertible top should halt just
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front section of the
convertible top frame from the outside
to help the closing process along. Con-
The luggage compartment lid can- tinue pressing the switch while doing
not be opened while the convert- so until the top starts up again on its
Opening and closing
1 To close
ible top is in motion.<
own.<
2 To open
While the convertible top is in
motion, the rear window will move
toward the passenger compartment. To
avoid possible pinching, the area
around the closing convertible top
should be clear.<
Indicator lamps
To avoid placing unnecessary
loads on the battery, you should
avoid operating the top when the
engine is switched off.
Before closing the top, always ensure
that the windshield frame is clear of any
obstructions that could prevent the top
from closing correctly.<
>The red indicator lamp is lit whenever
the convertible top mechanism is in
motion. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing operation has
been completed
>If the red indicator lamp flashes after
the control button is released, the
convertible top has not yet been
opened or closed completely. You
can resume operation in the desired
direction by pressing the button
again
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher, and with the vehicle stationary
1. Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
>If the yellow indicator lamp lights up
continuously with the button pressed,
the convertible top compartment
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panel has been raised and the top
cannot be moved.
If the opening or closing operation is
interrupted by releasing the buttons,
the convertible top remains in the
respective position for 15 minutes
before it slowly moves into a stable
position. The operation can be contin-
ued by pressing the buttons.
The side windows move down slightly
whenever the button for operating the
convertible top is pressed.
They will go back up if you keep holding
the button down for more than
2 seconds after the opening or closing
process has been completed and the
indicator lamp has gone out.
Do not repeatedly interrupt and
resume the closing procedure, as
otherwise the fully-automatic convert-
ible top mechanism could be dam-
aged.<
Interruption
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
1 Emergency operation
2 Allen wrench
3 Recess
The convertible top stops moving
immediately when the button is
released. You can resume operation in
the desired direction by pressing the
button again
In certain cases, the luggage compart-
ment lid cannot be opened if the open-
ing or closing operation has been inter-
rupted.
Do not close the side windows
using the power window switches
if the convertible top has not been
closed completely. Otherwise, the side
windows may not seal properly with the
rubber seals of the convertible top.<
Operate the convertible top manu-
ally in emergency situations only
to avoid causing damage due to incor-
rect operation.<
Only operate the convertible top
manually when closing it. Never
open it manually since the convertible
top compartment lid cannot be locked,
and would open while you are driving.<
Convenience operation via
remote control and driver's door
lock
Manual closing is best carried out
by two persons from outside with
the driver's door open and the driver's
seat folded forward. No one is to be in
the rear seat while you are doing this.<
Refer to pages 32 and 33.
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Fully-automatic convertible top*
49
1. Remove the insert between the rear
seats. Take the trim off of the guide
rod and flip it forward
2. Press down hard on the emergency
lock 1 – see previous illustration.
After a brief pause, the mechanism
for the convertible top compartment
lid will be released
If the mechanism for the convert-
ible top compartment lid does not
unlock, then insert the Allen wrench 2
into the recess 3 and turn clockwise to
release it.<
4. Grasp the convertible top by the lat- 5. Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover
eral guide section – see arrow 1 –
and the front convertible top frame –
see arrow 2. Lift out the top and
swing it forward until you encounter
a perceptible resistance – until it
stops. Position the rear convertible
top frame vertically and close the
convertible top compartment lid.
Fold down the rear convertible top
frame
panel that is in the center of the front
convertible top frame
3. If the luggage compartment lid is
closed, open the convertible top
compartment lid up as far as the stop
will allow
6. Insert the Allen wrench 2 – refer to
page 48 – into the recess – see arrow
7. Pull down on the front convertible
top frame as far as possible. Com-
plete the closing process by continu-
ing to turn the wrench in a clockwise
direction. Turn until the front convert-
ible top frame has locked onto the
windshield frame. The system auto-
matically presses the top's rear
frame against the convertible top
compartment lid, pretensioning it to
ensure that it seals tightly.
To avoid damaging the side trim,
always fold the convertible top
forward before folding the rear frame
brace up into its vertical position.<
Always make sure the closing pro-
cedure is completed to prevent
vehicle damage or personal injury.<
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50 Fully-automatic convertible top*
Wind deflector*
Please consult your BMW center
to have the defect corrected.<
With the convertible top open, the wind
deflector keeps air movement in the
passenger compartment to a minimum,
thus providing you with a pleasant
drive, even at higher speeds. The wind
deflector comes in a protective sleeve,
and because of its slim dimensions, can
be easily stored in the luggage com-
partment.
Installation
1. Remove wind deflector from the pro-
tective sleeve
Position for cleaning
To be able to access the convertible
top compartment, lean the rear frame of
the convertible top against the cover of
the convertible top compartment.
First, use the button for activating
the convertible top to unlock the
locks of the convertible top compart-
ment. Refer to page 47.<
For additional information on vehi-
cle care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure.<
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Wind deflector*
51
Operate the convertible top com-
partment lid from above only in
order to avoid any pinching.
With the wind deflector in place: to
avoid damaging the wind deflector
never push the front seats all the way
back.<
Removal
Follow the same procedure as when
installing, just reverse the steps.
2. Flip out both sides and lock into
place. It is essential for the two com-
ponents marked in the illustration to
mesh at this point
3. Hold the wind deflector so that the
smaller half points toward the front
and guide the mounting pin for the
side piece into the proper opening
4. Pull back on the mounting pin for the
other side piece by using a slide, so
that the mounting pin can be guided
into the opening provided
5. Unlock the convertible top compart-
ment lid via the convertible top con-
trol button, refer to page 47, and
open the convertible top compart-
ment lid
6. Flip the back half of the wind deflec-
tor backward, so that the mounts are
lying on the vehicle
7. Close the convertible top compart-
ment lid via the convertible top con-
trol button. The wind deflector is now
attached so that it is theft-proof.
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To adjust
52 Safe seating position
For driving that is relaxed and less likely For airbag locations and additional
Never allow more than one person
to wear a single safety belt. Never
allow infants or small children to ride in
a passenger's lap. Avoid twisting the
belt while routing it firmly across the
hips and shoulder, wear it as snugly
against your body as possible. Do not
allow the belt to rest against hard or
fragile objects. Do not route the belt
across your neck, or run it across sharp
edges. Be sure that the belt does not
become caught or jammed. Avoid
wearing bulky clothing and pull on the
lap belt periodically to retension it over
your shoulders. In the event of a frontal
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over
your hips, leading to abdominal injury.
In addition, the safety belt's restraint
effectiveness is reduced if it is worn
loosely. Expectant mothers should
always wear their safety belts, taking
care to position the lap belt against the
lower hips, where it will not exert pres-
sure against the abdominal area.<
to cause fatigue, you should select a
sitting position that reflects your per-
sonal requirements. In combination
with the safety belts and airbags, the
correct seating position also plays an
important role in enhancing occupant
safety in the event of an accident. To
ensure that the vehicle's safety systems
provide you with optimal protection, we
request that you direct your careful
attention to the following section.
information on airbags, refer to
page 61.
Sitting safely with safety belts
Your vehicle is equipped with four
seats, each of which is provided with a
safety belt.
transporting children, refer to page 64.
Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and the
airbags. Always hold the steering wheel
by the rim to keep any chance of injury
to hands or arms to an absolute mini-
mum should the airbag be deployed.
Never allow any objects, individuals or
animals to obstruct the areas between
passengers and airbags. Never use the
front airbag's cover as a storage tray or
support for objects of any kind. Never
allow front passengers to rest their feet
or legs on the airbag cover.<
For information on using the safety
belts, refer to page 56.
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Seats
Adjusting electric power seats
53
When adjusting your seat, always
observe the following precautions
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with unexpected move-
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident. Never
ride with the backrest reclined to an
extreme angle. This is especially impor-
tant for the front passenger to remem-
ber. If you do so, there is a risk that you
will slide under the safety belt in an
accident, thus reducing the protection
provided by the safety belt.
Seat adjustment
1 Tilt angle
Please refer to the adjustment
instructions on page 53 to reduce
the risk of personal injury.<
With the wind deflector in place:
Do not push the front seats all the way
back, otherwise the wind deflector will
be damaged.<
2 Backward/forward adjustment
3 Height
With the BMW sports seat* you can
also adjust the thigh support. To do so,
pull the lever and adjust the position of
the cushion for thigh support as
desired.
4 Backrest angle
Seat adjustment
>Power seat adjustment, refer to
page 53
>Head restraint, refer to page 54
>Entering the rear, refer to page 55.
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54 Lumbar support*
Head restraints
To adjust
Front head restraints
1 Height
Tilt angle: position the head restraints
manually in the preferred position.
You can adjust the backrest's contour
for additional support in the curvature
of your spine's lumbar region.
Head restraints reduce the risk of
spinal injury in the event of an
accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately at the height of
your ears.
When moving the head restraints up or
down, avoid placing hands and fingers
between the head restraint and the
upper edge of the backrest to avoid the
possibility of injury.<
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
>Press front/rear of switch:
increase/decrease curvature
>Press the upper/lower end of the
switch: increase the upper/lower cur-
vature.
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Head restraints
Entering the rear
55
Do not remove the rear head
restraints, as this would damage
them.<
For further information, please consult
your BMW center.
Do not use the rear head
restraints as storage shelves.
Always keep the travel path for the roll-
over protection system free and clear.
Never place protective covers or similar
items on the head restraints. See also
the labels on the head restraints.<
Rear head restraints
The seat-integrated safety belt system
allows for easy access to the rear.
To avoid possible violation of traf-
fic laws, never retract the head
restraints unless the rear seats are
empty. Always ensure that the head
restraints are raised before transporting
passengers in the rear seat.<
1. Lift lever 1 up and tilt the backrest
forward
2. Press and hold button 2 in driving
direction until the seat moves to the
desired position
3. After entering the rear, fold back and
lock the backrest
To completely lower the rear head
restraints:
4. Press button 2 opposite the direction
of travel and hold. The seat moves
back into its previous position. If the
button 2 is released beforehand, the
seat stops in the respective position.
1. Press the button and hold it down
2. Push the head restraint down from
above.
Raising the rear head restraints
Raise the head restraints until you hear
them click into place.
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Safety belts
You can lock a backrest that has
To release
been tilted forward. This makes
sense when, for instance, someone is
climbing into the rear on an incline. To
do this, press against the backrest until
you hear it click into place. To move it
back into place, you do not need to first
unlock it by moving the lever 1.<
1. Press the red button in the belt
buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt height
The front belt system automatically
adapts to your body size when the
height of the head restraint is adjusted.
Refer to page 54.
Lock both backrests while driving,
otherwise there is a danger of an
unexpected movement causing an
accident.<
Always wear your safety belt
If the safety belt system has been
subjected to the stresses involved
Always fasten your safety belt before
starting off. As supplemental restraint
devices, the airbags are designed to
enhance the effectiveness of the safety
belts, and not to replace them.
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the
backrest is not locked, refer to
page 18.
in an accident or otherwise damaged:
have the entire safety belt mechanism
replaced by your BMW center, includ-
ing the safety belt tensioner. In addi-
tion, have your BMW center inspect the
safety belt anchors. If a child-restraint
system was in the vehicle during an
accident, consult the manufacturer's
instructions regarding replacement.<
Always detach the rear safety
belts from their retainers before
wearing.<
To avoid undesired movement at
high speeds, always store the rear
safety belts in their retainers when they
are not in use.<
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in
the belt buckle.
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Seat and mirror memory*
57
Before activating the programmed
To select a stored setting
adjustment feature, ensure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty and unobstructed. If you fail to
do so, persons, animals or objects
could be injured or damaged if the seat
should move backward.<
Do not select a memory position
while the vehicle is moving. If you
do so, there is a risk of accident from
unexpected seat movement.<
Ignition key in position 1:
>Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,
as desired.
Movement stops immediately when
one of the seat-adjustment or mem-
ory buttons is activated during the
adjustment process.
You can store and recall three different
driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions.
The driver's door is closed and the igni-
tion key is either removed or in position
0 or 2:
The lumbar support settings are
not stored in the memory.<
>Maintain pressure on the desired
memory button – 1, 2 or 3 – until the
adjustment process is completed.
To store
If you press the MEMORY button acci-
dentally: press the button again; the
indicator lamp goes out.
1. Ignition key position 1 or 2
2. Select the desired seat and exterior
mirror positions
3. Press the MEMORY button: the indica-
tor lamp in the button lights up
4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
desired: the indicator lamp goes out.
You can have this feature pro-
grammed so that when you use
the remote control from your personal-
ized key to unlock your door, your seat
and the exterior mirrors will move into
your own preferred positions.<
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58 Seat and mirror memory*
Seat heating*
Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt
function
Automatic curb monitor*
The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated with the ignition key in
position 2.
You can select different heating modes
by repeatedly pressing the buttons.
1. Move mirror selector switch 1 to the
driver's mirror position
You can also switch the higher heating
modes off directly:
2. When shifting into Reverse, or plac-
ing the selector lever in position R,
the passenger-side mirror tilts down-
ward. This allows the driver to see
the area directly adjacent to the vehi-
cle during parking – curbs, etc.
Press the button and hold it slightly
longer.
How far the passenger mirror tilts
can be set individually for each
ignition key.<
You can deactivate this automatic fea-
ture by setting the mirror selection
switch to the passenger side position.
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Steering wheel
Mirrors
59
The mirror on the passenger's
side is convex. When estimating
the distance between yourself and
other traffic, bear in mind that the
objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. This means that esti-
mates of the distance to following traffic
should not be regarded as precise.<
Electric defrosting
Both mirrors are automatically heated
when you turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 2.
To adjust
To adjust exterior mirrors
Never attempt to adjust the steer- 1 Switch for 4-way adjustment
ing wheel while driving the vehicle
2 Selection switch for changing
– it could respond with unexpected
between mirrors
movement, posing a potential accident
hazard.<
To adjust manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally:
1. Push the locking lever downward
2. Adjust steering column reach and
Press the edge of the lens.
height for your selected seating posi-
tion
3. Pull the lever back up.
For storing mirror settings, refer to Seat
and mirror memory on page 57.
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60 Mirrors
rear of the mirror. Refrain from attach-
ing stickers or other objects to the
windshield in the area immediately
behind the rearview mirror.
Interior rearview mirror
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming feature*
To reduce glare from vehicles behind
you when you are driving at night, tilt
the mirror by turning the button.
This mirror automatically responds to
ambient light and headlamp glare from
following vehicles by dimming through
an infinitely variable range and auto-
matically reverts to its clear, undimmed
setting whenever you shift into Reverse
or move the selector lever into position
R.
Vehicles without alarm system:
Tilt the small lever forward.
To ensure that the mirror continues to
operate efficiently, ensure that the pho-
tocells remain clear and unobstructed.
One photocell is integrated in the mir-
ror's lens – see arrow – while the other
is located at an offset position on the
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Passenger safety systems
Airbags
61
Do not apply adhesive materials to
The side airbags in the rear pas-
senger area* of your vehicle may
already have been deactivated by a
the cover panels of the airbags,
cover them or modify them in any other
BMW center. You may have them acti- way. Do not remove the airbag restraint
vated if you desire to do so. Please system. In the event of a malfunction,
contact your BMW center for additional deactivation or triggered activation – as
information.<
a response to an accident – of the air-
bag restraint system, consult your BMW
center for inspection, repair or disas-
The airbags do not deploy in
response to minor collisions, rear sembly. Do not modify or tamper with
impacts and certain kinds of vehicle
rollover.<
either the wiring or the individual com-
ponents in the airbag system. These
include the upholstered covers on the
steering wheel, instrument panel, side
trim panels of the doors and front roof
pillars and on the sides of the headliner.
Also, do not attempt to remove the
steering wheel. Unprofessional
1 Front airbags on the driver and pas-
senger sides
2 Side airbags on the driver and pas-
senger sides – front and rear*
Protective effect
attempts to service the system could
lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired airbag activation, either of
which could result in personal injury. Do
not touch the individual components
immediately after the system has been
activated, as this could result in per-
sonal injury.<
The front airbags supplement the three-
point safety belts by providing addi-
tional protection in the event of a
severe frontal collision in which the pro-
tection afforded by the belts alone may
no longer be sufficient. The side airbags
provide protection in the event of a col-
lision from the side. They help support
the respective seat occupant's upper
body.
For information on the correct sitting
posture, refer to page 52.
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62 Airbags
At all times, occupants should sit
deactivated, please contact your BMW
upright and be properly restrained center.<
– infants and small children in appropri-
ate child-restraint systems; larger chil-
dren and adults using the safety belts.
Even when all these guidelines are fol-
lowed, there is still a small residual risk
Never let an occupant's head rest near of injuries to the face, hands and arms
or on a side airbag because the inflating occurring from airbag deployment in
airbag could cause a serious or fatal
injury. Please note that the word Airbag
imprinted on the door trim panel indi-
cates the airbag's location.
isolated instances.
In sensitive individuals, the ignition and
inflation noise may induce a mild hear-
ing loss that is temporary in most
cases.
Accident research shows that the saf-
est place for children in an automobile
is in the rear seat. However, a child sit-
ting in the rear seat and not properly
restrained could place his or her head
on or near the airbag, if so equipped.
For example, a child — even though
belted in — may fall asleep with his or
her head against the side airbag. It may
be difficult for a driver to ensure that
children in the rear seat will remain
properly positioned at all times and not
place their heads on or near the side
airbag. Therefore, we recommend that
the rear-seat side airbags, if installed in
the vehicle, be deactivated if children
will travel in the rear seat.
This is the right way a child should sit in
a child restraint when rear side airbags
are provided.
Corresponding airbag warning labels
are located on both sun visors.
The rear seat side airbags may already
have been deactivated by a BMW cen-
ter. If you are uncertain of their status,
or wish to have the airbags activated or
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Airbags
63
If there is a system malfunction,
there is a risk that the airbags will
not be triggered within their normal
response range, even if the level of
impact would normally have triggered
them. Have your BMW center inspect
the airbag system immediately.<
This is the right way a larger child
should sit wearing the seat belt when
rear side airbags are provided.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp indicates the
operational status of the airbag
system when the ignition key is
in position 1 or higher.
System operational:
>The indicator lamp comes on briefly
when you turn the ignition key to
position 1 or higher.
System malfunction:
>Indicator lamp does not come on or
>indicator lamp lights up continuously.
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To avoid undesired movement at
high speeds, always store the rear
safety belts in their retainers when they
are not in use.<
Commercially available child-restraint
systems are designed to be secured
with a lap belt or with the lap belt por-
tion of a combination lap/shoulder belt.
Improperly or inadequately installed
restraint systems can increase the risk
of injury to children. Always read and
follow the instructions that come with
the system.
Child-restraint system with
tether strap
a tether strap, two additional tether
Depending on the location selected for
seating in the rear passenger area,
attach the tether strap to the corre-
sponding anchorage point to secure the
child-restraint system, as shown in the
illustration.
Correct location for installing
In your BMW, all seats equipped with a
three-point safety belt – except for the
driver's seat – are suitable for installing
universal child-restraint systems of all
age classes and which have been
1. Open the convertible top compart-
ment lid, refer to page 41 or 46
2. Lift the headrest and pass the tether
strap between the headrest and the
seat back. It is recommended that
you return the head restraint back to
its lowest possible position
approved for the age group in question.
3. Adjust the tether strap according to
the child-restraint manufacturer's
instructions
4. Close the convertible top compart-
ment panel.
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65
It is recommended to cover the child-
restraint attaching clip with a soft mate-
rial to prevent damage to the stored
soft top.
Before installing any child-
restraint device or child seat,
please read the following:
Never install a rearward-facing child-
restraint system in the front passenger
tem that has first been properly
installed with a safety belt.
Never install a rearward-facing child-
restraint system in the front passenger
seat.
Should a hard top be installed, the seat of this vehicle.
We strongly urge you to carefully read
fitting of child harness tether
strap/s – if child seat is required – is
necessary before installation of the
hard top.<
Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag and comply with the instructions for
supplemental restraint system for the installation and use provided by the
front passenger. Because the backrest child restraint's manufacturer when-
on any rearward-facing child-restraint
system – of the kind designed for
infants under 1 year and 20 lbs/9 kg –
would be within the airbag's deploy-
ment range, you should never mount
such a device in the front passenger
seat, since the impact of the airbag
against the child restraint's backrest
could lead to serious or fatal injuries.
If it is necessary for a child – not an
ever you use such a device.
Do not attempt to modify child-restraint
systems. If you do this, the protection
provided by these systems could be
impaired.
Be sure that all occupants – of all ages –
remain properly and securely restrained
at all times.<
All rear seating positions in your vehicle
infant – to ride in the front seat, certain meet the recommendations of
precautions should be taken. First,
move the passenger seat as far away
from the dashboard as possible. This
important precaution is intended to
maximize the distance between the air-
bag and the child. Older children
SAE J1819, an industry-recommended
practice for securing child-restraint sys-
tems in motor vehicles.
should be tightly secured with the
safety belt after they have outgrown a
booster seat that is appropriate for their
age, height, and weight. Younger chil-
dren should be secured in an appropri-
ate forward-facing child-restraint sys-
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The belt cannot be extracted further.
Always observe the installation instruc-
tions provided by the manufacturer of
the child-restraint system.
To unlock the safety belt
Release the safety belt, remove the
child seat and retract the safety belt to
its end position on the belt retractor.
Securing child-restraint system
LATCH child-restraint mounting
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren
All of the rear belt retractors and the
front passenger's safety belt can be
locked for mounting and securing child-
restraint systems.
The left and right rear seats are both
equipped with a LATCH child-restraint
mounting system.
A label with the appropriate instructions
is located in the immediate vicinity of
the buckle of each safety belt.
To lock the safety belt
Extract the entire length of the belt from
the inertia reel mechanism. Allow the
reel to retract the belt somewhat and
engage the buckle, then tighten the belt
against the child-restraint system. The
retraction mechanism is now locked.
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67
Canadian models only:
Your BMW center can provide you with
a special installation aid* that helps pre-
vent damage to the upholstery.
The LATCH anchorage points are iden-
tified by buttons.
Press the installation aid firmly in the
crack between the seat and the back-
rest upholstery until both funnels click
onto the LATCH system bars in the
seat.
The anchorage points for the LATCH
child-restraint system are located
behind the upholstery at the positions
indicated by the arrows.
Carefully slide the brackets through the
gaps in the upholstery at the indicated
locations.
The illustration is an example showing
the anchorages for a LATCH child seat
system on the right rear seat.
Always follow all manufacturer's
instructions and observe all safety
precautions when installing the LATCH
child-restraint mounting system.
To avoid undesired movement at high
speeds, always store the rear safety
belts in their retainers when they are
not in use.<
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In the event of an accident or some
other critical driving situation – extreme
tilting in the longitudinal or transverse
axis, loss of contact with the ground –
the rollover protection system will be
automatically activated. The protective
bars located in the rear head restraints
extend within fractions of a second.
In addition to the integrated rollover bar
in the windshield frame, the rollover
protection system affords all the vehicle
occupants necessary headroom.
1. Using a screwdriver from the
onboard tool kit, remove the cover
panel; to do this, position the screw-
driver under the notch
2. Push the lever toward the front of the
vehicle and keep it in this position
Always keep the travel path for the
rollover protection system free
and clear. Under no circumstances
should you cover the head restraints.
In the event of less serious accidents,
the safety belt will protect you and,
depending on the severity of the acci-
dent, so will the safety belt tensioner
and the multi-stage airbag restraint sys-
tem as well.<
If, after being automatically triggered,
its protective function is not needed,
then the rollover protection system can
be lowered back into place. No special
tool is needed for this.
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Rollover protection system
69
Do not move the convertible top
under any circumstances if the
rollover protection system has
extended.
Do not use the rear head restraints as
storage shelves.
Absolutely no modifications are to be
made to any of the rollover protection
system's individual components or any
of its wiring.
Only your BMW center is to carry out
any work on the rollover protection sys-
tem.
3. Keep pressing down on the protec-
tive bar – see arrow 1 – from on top
until you hear it click into place
4. Put the cover panel back in place
and press down firmly
Work done on the system that is carried
out improperly could lead to failure in
an emergency or accidental activation.
Regarding having the system checked
to ensure long-term operation: be scru-
pulous in adhering to the Service inter-
val display for maintenance intervals.
Every 2 years at the latest, the rollover
protection system must be inspected at
a BMW center.<
5. Push the back panel of the head
restraint closed – see arrow 2.
Do the same for the second protective
bar. If you are not familiar with any of
the procedures, consult your BMW
center.
Have the rollover protection system
checked out by your BMW center after
it has been inadvertently triggered.
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70 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
>Activates/deactivates the 'Follow me
home' function, refer to page 97
>Activates/deactivates daytime driv-
ing lamps, refer to page 97
>Sets the units of measure for display-
ing time, outside temperature, dis-
tance traveled and fuel consumption
in the instrument cluster
>When you shift into Reverse, an
acoustic signal indicates that PDC
has been activated, refer to page 92
>Switches on rear window defroster
automatically, refer to
How the system functions
No doubt you have reflected at one
time or another on how great it would
be if you could permanently configure
your vehicle's various features and
adjustments to mirror your own individ-
ual preferences. In engineering your
vehicle, BMW has provided for a num-
ber of options for personal adjustment
that can be programmed into your vehi-
cle at your BMW center.
Distinguishing between keys
two categories, according to whether
their primary orientation is the vehicle –
Key Memory. Provided that each per-
you can have your BMW center enter
basic adjustment data for up to four
individuals in the system.
pages 104, 109
Color-coded decals have been pro-
vided to help you distinguish individual
keys with different settings.
>Activates/deactivates various alarm
>After giving an ice warning, the
the previous setting, refer to page 90.
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory and Key Memory systems.
Examples for Key Memory:
>Unlocks driver's door first, then the
vehicle's remaining locks, refer to
page 33
>Locks the vehicle automatically after
you start off, refer to page 34
>Automatically adjusts the driver's
seat to the personal programmed
settings when the vehicle is
unlocked, refer to page 57
The system then relies on a bilateral
data exchange to identify the individual
user and executes the selected settings
whenever the remote control unit is
used to disengage the door locks.
You will see this symbol through-
out the Owner's Manual. It is to
remind you at appropriate places of the
settings that are available to you.<
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Various signals as acknowledgment
when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle, refer to pages 31, 33
>Automatic tilting of the passenger-
side mirror, refer to Automatic curb
monitor, page 58.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Starting the engine
71
Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion:
Do not move the selector lever from
position P until the engine is running,
ignition key position 2.
Do not allow the engine to warm
up by leaving it running while the
vehicle remains stationary. Instead,
drive off immediately at a moderate
engine speed.<
Your vehicle is equipped with an inter-
lock. Therefore, the ignition key cannot
be turned to position 0 or removed until
the selector lever is in position P.<
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,
breathing the exhaust fumes can lead
to unconsciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and colorless, but
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:
Step on the clutch when starting the
vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine
from starting if the clutch is not
depressed.<
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi-
cle unattended with the engine running.
An unattended vehicle with a running
engine represents a safety hazard.
When driving, standing at idle or park-
ing the vehicle, take care to avoid con-
tact between the hot exhaust system
and flammable materials – grass, hay,
leaves, etc. Such contact could lead to
a fire, resulting in serious personal
injury and property damage.<
Ignition key positions
0 Steering locked
1 Steering unlocked
2 Ignition on
Steering unlocked
3 Start engine
You will find that it is often easier to turn
the ignition key from position 0 to posi-
tion 1 when you move the steering
wheel slightly to help disengage the
lock.
Steering locked
The key can only be inserted and
removed in this position.
After removing the key, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the left or right until
you hear the lock engage.
Individual electrical accessories are
ready for operation.
Start the engine. Do not press the
accelerator pedal.
If the key is not removed, an acoustic
signal sounds when the driver door is
opened.
Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time, but do not actuate it
for more than approx. 20 seconds.
Release the ignition key immediately
when the engine starts.<
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If the engine does not start on the first
attempt – if it is very hot or cold, for
instance:
To prevent the battery from discharg-
ing, always deactivate electrical
devices that are not in use. Switch the
ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.
3. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start, reen-
gage the gear last selected, refer
to the gear indicator in the display, and
move the selector lever into neutral
position N again.
The gearbox is automatically taken out
of gear if the driver's door is opened
while the engine is running and the
driver does not actuate the pedals, the
shift paddles or the selector lever. This
is accompanied by a warning tone and
the flashing gear indicator. The gear
display N appears in the instrument
cluster.<
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at extremely low tempera-
tures below approx. +57/–156and at
altitudes over 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
Manual transmission
1. Engage the parking brake
2. Gearshift lever in idling position
3. Start the engine.
>On the first start attempt, it may be
necessary to engage the starter for a
longer period – but no longer than
20 seconds
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Automatic transmission
1. Depress footbrake
2. Place the selector lever in position P
or N
3. Start the engine.
Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter
engaged can damage the catalytic con-
verter.<
Before exiting the vehicle with the
engine running, move the selector
lever into position N and apply the park-
ing brake.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a safety hazard.<
To prevent the vehicle from start-
ing off on its own, always move
the selector lever to position P and
engage the parking brake before leav-
ing your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a safety hazard.<
Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at start-up are normal and
should decrease as the engine warms
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
1. Depress footbrake
2. Move selector lever into position N
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Switching off the engine
Parking brake
73
You should never remove the igni- If you turn the ignition key to position 1
tion key when the vehicle is in
motion, as the steering lock could
engage.
or 0 with the selector lever in neutral
position N, a warning tone and the
flashing gear indicator in the display
remind you that no gear is engaged to
When you leave the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and engage the secure the vehicle against rolling.
steering lock.
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces. Engaging a gear may not provide
adequate resistance to rolling.<
The warning stops after approx.
9 seconds.
Vehicles with manual
transmission
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
The parking brake is primarily designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling while
parked. It operates on the rear wheels.
To engage
Automatic transmission
The detent engages automatically and
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on when the ignition key
is in position 2, refer to page 18.
Move the selector lever into position P,
and turn the ignition key to position 1 or
0.
SMG gearbox
To release
Pull up slightly on the lever, press the
button and lower the lever.
If you turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0 with the selector lever in position
R, or in sequential mode, a gear auto-
matically remains engaged.
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Manual transmission
If exceptional circumstances
Do not hold the vehicle in place on
slopes by slipping or 'riding' the
clutch. Use the parking brake instead.
Riding the clutch leads to severe and
premature clutch wear.<
make it necessary to engage the
parking brake while the vehicle is in
motion, do not pull it with excessive
pressure. Keep your thumb pressed
against the release button while care-
fully pulling the lever up.
Excessive pressure can lead to over-
braking and loss of traction – fishtailing
– at the rear axle.
The brake lamps do not come on when
the parking brake is engaged.
Vehicles with manual or SMG gearbox:
Engage the parking brake when parking
on downhill roads, since engaging a
gear may not provide adequate resis-
tance to rolling, not even in first or
reverse gear.
6-speed transmission*
When changing gear in the 5th/6th gear
plane, be sure to press the gearshift
lever to the right to prevent inadvert-
ently shifting to a gear of the 3rd/4th
gear plane.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
place the selector lever in P.<
Reverse
To avoid corrosion and one-sided
braking, apply the parking brake
from time to time when coasting to a
standstill – at a traffic signal, for exam-
ple – provided that it is safe to do so.<
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. Press the gearshift lever to the left
to overcome the slight resistance.
When you select reverse the backup
lamps will light up automatically when
the ignition key is in position 2.
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Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
75
The gearbox is automatically
placed in neutral gear if the
driver's door is opened while the engine
is running and the driver does not actu-
ate the pedals, the shift paddles or the
selector lever.
This is accompanied by an acoustic
signal and the flashing gear indicator.
The gear display N appears in the
instrument cluster.
The concept
The sequential manual gearbox SMG is
an automated manual gearbox with
which clutching and shifting is assumed
by an electro-hydraulic system.
The SMG is operated via the selector
lever in the center console and two shift
paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers the following functions:
A driving position can only be engaged
when the driver's door is closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked, a buzzer
in the area of the transmission indicates
that the system is ready for operation.<
>Sequential mode: manual mode
>Drive mode: automatic operation
>Ability to choose between two differ-
ent driving programs: Standard,
Sport
>Operating safety through protection
against misshifting
>Automatic upshifts and downshifts in
the drive mode
>Automatic downshifts at minimum
engine rpm
>Kickdown function in the drive mode.
>Acceleration assistant, refer to
page 78.
Selector lever positions
The current selector lever position is
indicated by a light-emitting diode in
the center console.
Shiftlock
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
When the car is at a standstill, a safety
function requires you to depress the
brake pedal if you want to move the
selector lever from the neutral
Position for forward driving with one-
touch functions:
position N to a driving position.
Sequential mode
+: manual upshifts
—: manual downshifts
D: drive mode.
Driving precautions
Use enough acceleration to pull
away speedily when moving off on
an uphill gradient. Never try to prevent
the car from rolling back on an uphill
gradient by depressing the accelerator
pedal; always apply the handbrake.
Otherwise you could overheat the SMG
gearbox.<
The SMG is ready for operation in igni-
tion key position 2.
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76 Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
To switch back to sequential mode: tap
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
the selector lever again to the right
toward D or change the current gear via
the shift paddles or the selector lever.
N Neutral
Kickdown
You can achieve maximum acceleration
using kickdown.
Always engage before starting the
engine, refer to Starting the engine on
page 72.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-
throttle position.
Sequential mode
Each time the engine is started, the
sequential mode is activated as soon as
you move the selector lever into the for-
ward driving position while the brake is
depressed.
Shifting gears
With the selector lever:
>To upshift, tap the selector lever
toward +
>To downshift, tap the lever toward —.
The gears are shifted via the shift pad-
dles or the selector lever.
With the shift paddles on the steering
wheel:
It is also possible to drive off in second
gear, e.g. on snow-covered roads.
>To upshift, pull one of the shift pad-
dles
>To downshift, push the paddle.
D Drive mode
In the drive mode all forward gears are
shifted automatically.
You accelerate from higher gears, e.g.
during passing, by manually downshift-
ing.
To switch from sequential to drive
mode: tap the selector lever to the right
toward D.
In the following situations, the SMG in
the sequential mode assists you:
For rapid acceleration, e.g. during
passing, depress the accelerator pedal
completely: kickdown.
>Upshifts and downshifts are only exe-
cuted at appopriate combinations of
engine rpm and vehicle speed. For
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Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
77
instance, downshifts that would
result in excessive engine speed can-
not be executed.
For information on jump-starting and
towing the vehicle, refer to page 159.
>When you brake the car to a stop, the
transmission automatically shifts
down to first gear
>As speed diminishes the transmission
will shift down automatically, without
any action on your part, just before
the vehicle slows to below each
gear's minimum speed.
Warning tone
An acoustic signal sounds if the SMG
gearbox overheats; if possible you
should either stop or increase your pull-
away speed so that the system can
cool down.
Available displays
R N 1 2 3 4 5 6
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
The currently engaged gear, the
selected mode, and any malfunctions
are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Indicator lamp
If the indicator lamp comes on,
there is a malfunction in the
transmission system.
All selector lever positions can still be
engaged, but in the forward driving
positions only certain gears are actually
available when the vehicle is driven.
Avoid extreme loads and proceed to
the nearest BMW center.
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1. Activate the Sport program
2. Press and hold the DSC button, refer
to page 93, for more than three sec-
onds
3. Quickly press the accelerator pedal
down fully: kickdown. The optimum
rpm for driving off will be adjusted.
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the DSC acti-
vated whenever possible.<
Sport program
You can choose between two driving
programs: smoothly dynamic or Sport.
With the sport program, gearshifts are
faster in sequential mode and the shift
points are adapted in drive mode.
To activate the Sport program: press
the SPORT button. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Acceleration assistant
The acceleration assistant permits opti-
mum racing-style acceleration on roads
with good grip.
Do not use the acceleration assis-
tant frequently as this could other-
wise cause premature wear of the com-
ponents.<
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Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
79
You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can
also shift manually.
Hold the footbrake down until
starting off. Otherwise the vehicle
will 'creep' when a drive position is
engaged. To prevent the vehicle from
starting off on its own, always move the
selector lever to position P and engage
the parking brake before leaving your
vehicle with the engine running.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a safety hazard.<
When you move the selector lever from
the D position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. Steptronic enters the
manual selection mode and executes
the desired shift whenever you tap the
selector lever in the direction indicated
by + or –. Whenever you want to use
automatic again, just move the selector
lever toward the right to position D.
Range selection
P Park
A catch prevents inadvertent movement
of the selector lever to positions R and
P. To deactivate the catch, press the
button on the front of the selector lever
knob, see arrow.
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. Transmission locks to prevent rear
wheels from turning.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
R Reverse
Selector lever positions
While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of Park or Neu-
tral, depress the footbrake in order to
disengage the selector lever's lock
mechanism – Shiftlock.<
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
P R N D M/S + –
Starting the engine
N Neutral
Select only when stopping for an
extended period.
The engine can only be started in selec-
tor lever positions P – for Park – or N –
for Neutral.
D Drive – automatic shift program
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available.
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The transmission will only execute
upshifts and downshifts that will result
in an appropriate combination of vehi-
cle speed and engine rpm. For
instance, downshifts that would result
in excessive engine speed are not exe-
cuted. The desired, then the actual
gear, briefly appear in the instrument
cluster.
Kickdown
In the kickdown mode, you achieve
maximum acceleration and top speed
in position D.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-
throttle position.
To accelerate quickly in the man-
ual mode for maneuvers such as
passing another vehicle, shift down
manually or employ the kickdown
mode.<
M/S manual operation and Sport
program
Move the selector lever from D to M/S
to activate the Sport program; SD
appears in the display panel. The M/S
mode is recommended for perfor-
mance-oriented driving.
Shifting from M/S to the selector lever
positions P, R and N is possible only by
going through D.
Once in the M/S mode, you can tap the
selector lever to switch the automatic
transmission from the Sport program to
its manual selection mode.
This mode allows you to execute
upshifts manually by tapping the lever
toward +, while downshifts are selected
by tapping in the – direction. The dis-
plays M1 through M5 appear in the dis-
play panel to indicate your current gear
selection.
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Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
81
If the indicator lamp does not go out,
positions. However, the vehicle will now
only operate in 3rd and 4th gear.
If this happens, avoid extreme engine
loads and consult the nearest autho-
rized BMW center.
Never work in the engine com-
partment when a drive gear – for-
ward or reverse – is engaged. If you do
this, the vehicle could move.<
Available displays
P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
For towing or jump-starting, refer to the
information beginning on page 159.
Electronic transmission control
module
If the indicator lamp comes on,
there is a malfunction in the
transmission system.
Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the
transmission selector lever to P. Set the
parking brake and turn the engine off –
ignition key to position 0.
Wait a few seconds, then start the
engine.
If the indicator lamp goes out after a
few seconds, normal transmission per-
formance has been restored. You may
continue to drive as usual.
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82 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher
1 High beams – blue indicator lamp
2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator
lamp
3 Turn signal indicator – green indicator
lamps accompanied by a periodic
clicking sound from the relay
To signal briefly
Press the lever up to but not beyond
the detent. It then returns to the center
position when released.
If the flashing of the turn signal
indicators and the clicking from
the relay are both faster than normal,
one of the turn signal indicators has
failed.<
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Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*
83
Rain sensor*
Fast wiper speed
The rain sensor is located on the wind- When the vehicle is stationary, the wip-
shield directly behind the rearview mir- ers operate at normal speed – not on
ror.
vehicles with rain sensor.
To activate the rain sensor:
>With the ignition key in position 1
or higher, move the lever to position
1. The wipers will make at least one
sweep across the windshield.
You can leave the lever in position 1
at all times. With the ignition key in
position 1 or higher, all you then need
to do to activate the rain sensor is
>briefly turn the rotary dial 5, or
>clean windshield 1, refer to page 84.
0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor
2 Normal wipe
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor: turn rotary dial 5.
3 Fast wipe
4 Brief wipe
To switch off the rain sensor:
Return lever to position 0.
5 Rotary dial for control of the wipe
interval or the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the rain sensor off in auto-
matic car washes. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by
undesired wiper activation.<
Intermittent mode
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
You can select any of four sweep inter-
vals with rotary dial 5.
Normal wiper speed
In addition, the wipe interval varies
automatically depending on road
speed.
When the vehicle is stationary, the wip-
ers switch automatically to intermittent
wipe – not on vehicles with rain sensor.
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84 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*
Cruise control*
When the vehicle's lighting system is
You can store and automatically main-
switched on, the headlamps will also be tain any desired vehicle speed above
cleaned at reasonable intervals.
approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h.
The cruise control is available whenever
the engine is running and the system
has been activated.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are
heated automatically* when the ignition
key is in position 2.
To activate the system
In ignition key position 2:
Press the button in the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on, refer to page 20. You
can now use the cruise control.
0 Wipers retracted
1 Clean windshield and headlamps
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps*
Do not use cruise control on twist-
ing roads, when high traffic den-
sity prevents driving at a constant
speed, or when the road surface is slick
– snow, rain, ice – or loose – rocks or
gravel, sand.<
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield, as your vision
could be obscured. Always use a wind-
shield washer antifreeze in cold
weather. Refer to page 138.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. This could cause damage
to the washer pump.<
To deactivate the system
Press the button as often as needed
until the indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
Cruise control is also deactivated when
the ignition key is in position 0.
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Cruise control*
85
The speed stored in memory is deleted.
>If you exceed or fall below the pro-
grammed speed for an extended
To decelerate
period – by depressing the accelera-
tor, for example.
To store and maintain speed or to
accelerate
Press button – briefly:
If you are already driving with activated
cruise control, the speed is decreased
by approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h every time
you tap the button.
To recall the stored setting
Press button + briefly:
The system maintains and stores the
current vehicle speed. Every time you
tap the button, the speed increases by
approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h.
Press the button:
Press and hold button –:
The vehicle accelerates to and main-
tains the last speed stored.
With the cruise control active, the sys-
tem automatically reduces the throttle
opening to slow the vehicle. When you
release the button, the system main-
tains and stores the current speed.
Press and hold button +:
The vehicle accelerates without pres-
sure on the accelerator pedal. When
you release the button, the system
maintains and stores the current speed.
To interrupt the cruise control
If on a downhill gradient the
engine braking effect is not suffi-
cient, the controlled speed can be
exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill
grades if the engine output is insuffi-
cient.<
When the system is activated, press the
button. The indicator lamp stays on.
You can use the cruise control again
whenever you want by calling up the
speed that was stored last.
In addition, cruise control is interrupted
automatically:
>When the brakes are applied
>When you apply pressure to the
clutch pedal, or when you move the
automatic transmission selector lever
from D to N
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Everything under control
86 Odometer
Tachometer
Energy control
1 Odometer
Do not operate the engine with the nee- Indicates the current fuel consumption
dle in the red overspeed zone of the
gauge.
in mpg – in liters/100 km on Canadian
models. This allows you to see whether
your current driving style is conducive
to fuel economy with minimum exhaust
emissions.
2 Trip odometer
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted when you approach this
sector.
Odometer
You can activate the displays shown in
the illustration with the ignition key in
position 0 by pressing the left button in
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is stationary, the dis-
play goes to Maximum – zero on Cana-
dian models.
Trip odometer
To reset the trip odometer to zero,
press the left button with the ignition
key in position 1 or higher.
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Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
87
To check coolant level, refer to
page 140.
Once the indicator lamp stays on con-
tinuously, there are still approx. 2.1 gal-
lons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank.
Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-
ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Fuel tank capacity approx.
16.6 gallons/63 liters.
Between the blue and red zones
Certain operating conditions, such as
those encountered in mountainous
areas, may cause the needle to fluctu-
ate slightly.
Normal operating range. The needle
may rise as far as the edge of the red
sector during normal operation.
Red
Fill the fuel tank before it is com-
pletely empty. Driving to the last
drop of fuel can prevent the engine
from operating properly and result in
damage.<
When you switch on the ignition, the
warning lamp comes on briefly as an
operation check.
If the lamp comes on during normal
vehicle operation: the engine has over-
heated. Shut off the engine immediately
and allow it to cool down.
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp lights up briefly as an
operation check.
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88 Service interval display
Check Control
A flashing message and a "–" in front of
the number mean that the service inter-
val has already been exceeded by the
distance shown on the display. Please
contact your BMW center for an
appointment.
Remaining distance to next
service
The displays shown in the illustration
appear for a few seconds when the
ignition key is in position 1 or higher or
after the engine is started.
Display
When the ignition key is in position 2,
the following information and/or condi-
tions are indicated using symbols until
the conditions have been corrected.
1 Check the low and high beams as
well as the parking lamps
The next service due appears with the
message OIL SERVICE or
2 Door open
INSPECTION, together with the dis-
tance remaining in miles – in kilometers
in Canada – before the next scheduled
service.
3 Luggage compartment lid open
4 Check tail or brake lamps
When you open the driver's door after
having turned the ignition key to posi-
tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signal
for a few seconds to remind you that
the lamps have not been switched off.
The computer bases its calculations of
the remaining distance on the preced-
ing driving style.
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Clock
89
If you wish to have a permanent time
display, you can make this setting in the
radio display, refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio.
Every time you press the button, the
clock display alternates between the
12-hour and 24-hour mode.
In ignition key position 0: the time is
displayed for a few seconds after you
press the left button, refer to Odometer
on page 86.
You can set the clock and the time dis-
play in the car radio as follows.
Setting
Before the clock can be set, the
time must be showing in the
instrument cluster display.<
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher
To set ahead: turn the right button to
the right.
To set back: turn the right button to the
left.
The adjustment speed will increase the
longer you continue to hold the right
button.
To change the display mode: press the
right button briefly.
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90 Computer
After giving an ice warning, the
display returns to the previous
setting.<
The ice warning does not alter the
fact that surface ice can form at
temperatures above 37.57/+36, on
bridges or shaded road surfaces, for
instance.<
Mode selection
Outside temperature
With the ignition key in position 1 or
You can change the units of measure,
higher, you can call up information from 6/7, for the outside temperature dis-
the computer using the button in the play by pressing the right-hand reset
turn signal lever. The information is dis- button in the instrument cluster while
played in the instrument cluster. Each the temperature display is active. The
time you press the button briefly toward units of measure, 6/7, in the temper-
the steering column, a new function is
called up in the display.
ature display of the automatic climate
control change automatically, refer to
page 106.
The displays appear in the following
order:
Ice warning
Time of day, outside temperature, aver-
age fuel consumption, cruising range,
average vehicle speed.
If the outside temperature drops to
about 37.57/+36, then the computer
will automatically switch to a display of
the outside temperature. In addition, a
signal sounds as a warning and the dis-
play flashes for a brief period.
When the ignition key is turned to posi-
tion 1 or higher, the last active setting is
displayed.
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Computer
91
It is important that you refuel when
the cruising range falls below
approx. 35 miles / 50 kilometers. Other-
wise, the engine cannot be guaranteed
to operate properly and damage may
result.<
Average speed
If you continue to press and hold the
button on the turn signal lever, the aver-
age speed being displayed is recalcu-
lated from that point in time.
Average fuel consumption
Any time spent when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and the engine is switched off is
ignored for the calculation.
If you continue to press and hold the
button on the turn signal lever, the aver-
age fuel consumption being displayed
is recalculated from that point in time.
If you wish, you can have the aver-
age fuel consumption displayed in
a different unit of measure.<
Range
The computer bases its calculations for
the cruising range on the operating
conditions in the preceding period and
on the remaining fuel in the tank.
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Technology for safety and driving convenience
92 Park Distance Control (PDC)*
PDC is deactivated when you shift back
out of Reverse.
PDC does not replace the driver's
personal responsibility for evaluat-
ing the distance between the vehicle
The concept
PDC assists you when you back into a
parking space. Acoustic signals alert
you to the momentary distance to an
object behind your vehicle. The system
features four ultrasonic sensors
mounted in your rear bumper. The mon-
itoring range for the two corner sensors
extends outward roughly 2 ft/60 cm,
while two centrally located sensors
detect objects at distances of up to
approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
You can have a signal set to con- and any objects. Always remember that
firm that the PDC has been acti-
vated. The signal then sounds when
you shift into Reverse or move the
selector lever into the R position.<
the sensors can neither detect nor pro-
vide warnings of obstacles located
within their blind angles. This applies
especially in those cases where the
system approaches the physical limits
of ultrasonic measurement, as occurs
with tow bars and trailer couplings, and
in the vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped
objects. Moreover, low objects that
have already been detected – such as a
curb edge – can disappear out of the
detection range of the sensors before a
continuous tone sounds.
Acoustic signals
The distance to the nearest object is
indicated by a tone sounding at various
intervals. As the distance between vehi-
cle and object decreases, the intervals
between the tones become shorter. A
continuous tone indicates the pres-
ence of an object less than 1 ft/30 cm
PDC is a parking aid that can
identify objects if they are
approached slowly, as is generally the
case when parking. Avoid driving
Loud sources of sound from outside or
inside the vehicle could drown out the
PDC signal tone.<
towards objects rapidly; due to underly- away.
ing physical principles, the system may
The warning signal is canceled after
otherwise alert you too late for you to
take evasive steps.<
approx. three seconds if the distance to
the object remains constant during this
time – if you are moving parallel to
a wall, for instance.
Keep the sensors clean and free
of ice or snow in order to ensure
that they will continue to operate effec-
tively.
Do not apply high pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Always maintain a distance of more
than 4 in/10 cm.<
The system starts to operate automati-
cally approx. one second after you shift
into Reverse or move the selector lever
into the R position with the ignition key
in position 2.
System malfunctions will be indicated
by a continuous high-pitched tone
when the system is activated the first
time. Please have the problem fixed by
your BMW center.
Let this short period elapse before
driving backwards.<
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
93
The vehicle will remain completely
The concept
DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in
critical driving situations.
operational, however, without DSC. In
the event of a fault, please consult your
BMW center.
DSC is operational every time you start
the engine.
Indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
DSC contains the Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC) and Cornering Brake
Control (CBC) functions.
Indicator lamps
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after you switch on the ignition,
refer to page 19.
Deactivating the DSC/activating
the DTC
Press the DSC button briefly; the indi-
cator lamp comes on and stays on.
>The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is
actively controlling drive torque and
braking intervention
>The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has
been switched off with the button;
DTC and DBC are operational. DTC
control intervention is not indicated.
DSC is deactivated; DTC is operational.
In the following rare situations, it may
prove useful to activate the DTC for a
brief period:
>When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
>When driving with snow chains
>When driving on snow-covered
grades, in deep snow, or on a snow-
covered surface that has been
The indicator lamp and the
brake warning lamp continu-
ously light up in yellow:
The DSC, DTC and DBC have
been switched off manually or
there is a system malfunction.
packed down from being driven on.
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94 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Flat Tire Monitor*
Under these special circumstances
traction is increased by deactivating the
control systems that enhance traction
under normal conditions.
The laws of physics cannot be
The concept
repealed even with DSC. An
appropriate driving style always
remains the responsibility of the driver.
We therefore urge you to avoid using
the additional safety margin of the sys-
tem as an excuse for taking risks.
Whenever the DTC is activated, the
DSC is switched off and performs minor
stabilizing intervention.
Do not make any modifications to the
DSC system. Allow only authorized
technicians to perform service proce-
dures on the DSC.<
As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor
keeps track of pressure levels in all four
tires. The system alerts you whenever
the inflation pressure of a tire falls sig-
nificantly below the pressure of another
tire.
Deactivating the DSC and the
DTC
Hold the DSC button down for at least
3 seconds. The indicator lamp and the
yellow brake warning lamp light up and
remain on continuously.
The system actually detects pressure
loss by monitoring differences in the
relative speeds of the four wheels. It
interprets variations outside specified
limits as severe pressure loss, and then
responds by generating a warning.
The systems for enhancing stability and
traction are deactivated, and there is no
active braking intervention or torque
control.
Functional requirements
In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to learn
the correct tire inflation pressure,
please do the following:
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the DSC acti-
vated whenever possible.<
1. Check the tire inflation pressures in
all tires
2. Compare them with the tire inflation
pressure table on page 25 and cor-
rect them, if necessary
Reactivating the DSC
Press the button again; the indicator
lamp or the indicator lamps will go out.
DTC is deactivated.
3. Initialize the system.
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Flat Tire Monitor*
95
When driving with snow chains or
System limitations
a space-saver spare tire, do not
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro-
vide you with advance warning of
initialize the system.<
sudden and severe tire damage caused
by external factors and does not detect
the balanced and very gradual pressure
loss that takes place in all four tires
over an extended period of time.<
Flat tire
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up red. This
visual alert is accompanied by
an acoustic warning signal.
On the other hand, the following situa-
tions can lead to a delayed detection of
pressure loss and even to the system
not functioning:
1. Carefully reduce speed and come to
a stop. Avoid sudden braking and
steering maneuvers
Initializing the system
2. Determine which wheel is damaged
>Driving on snow-covered or slippery
roads
>Performance-oriented driving: slip at
the drive wheels, high levels of lateral
acceleration
>When driving with snow chains, false
warnings and undetected pressure
losses may occur
>When driving with a space-saver
spare tire, the Flat Tire Monitor can-
not function.
Each time you correct the pres-
sure in a tire, or change a wheel or
tire, reinitialize the system immediately
afterwards. This requires a bit of driv-
ing.<
If this cannot be determined, con-
tact your BMW center.<
3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Changing a wheel on page 153.
1. Before driving off, start the engine
but do not start driving
2. Press the button as long as you need
to until the yellow indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up for a
few seconds
After replacing the damaged tire, initial-
ize the system.
Vehicles with Run Flat tires:
1. Carefully reduce your speed to under
50 mph / 80 km/h. Avoid sudden
braking and steering maneuvers. Do
not exceed a speed of 50 mph /
80 km/h
3. Drive off.
It takes a few minutes before the Flat
Tire Monitor can detect a flat tire and
issue a warning.
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96 Flat Tire Monitor*
Brake force display
Because the sides of Run Flat
The brake force display indicates to the
tires are reinforced, a drop in infla- driver of the vehicle behind you how
tion pressure usually cannot be
detected from the outside, refer to Run
Flat tires, page 156.<
hard you are braking your vehicle.
The display has two levels:
>Normal braking: the brake lamps
among the rear lamps and the center
brake lamp light up
>Hard braking or use of ABS: the tail
lamps light up with the same bright-
ness as the brake lamps and thereby
intensify the visual effect of the brake
lamps.
2. To continue driving, follow the
instructions under Driving with a
damaged tire on page 157.
System malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up yellow.
The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-
tioning or out of order. Please refer the
problem to your BMW center.
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Lamps
Parking lamps/Low beams
97
ambient light – in tunnels, at dusk, etc. –
and in the event of rain and snow. If the
low-beam headlamps are on, the LED
next to the symbol lights up.
Follow me home lamps
When you activate the headlamp
flasher after parking the vehicle with the
lamps turned off, the low-beam head-
lamps will come on for a short time.
The vehicle's external lights
remain on constantly when you
switch on the front fog lamps after the
headlamps have come on automati-
cally.<
You can also have this function
deactivated.<
LIGHTS ON warning
When you open the driver's door after
having turned the ignition key to posi-
tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signal
for a few seconds to remind you that
the lamps have not been switched off.
Automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for the
Parking lamps
driver's judgement in determining when
the vehicle lights should be switched
on. For example, the sensors are not
able to detect fog. To avoid safety risks,
you should respond to these kinds of
low-visibility situations by switching the
headlamps on manually.<
The front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. You can
use the parking lamps to signal
the position of the vehicle when it is
parked. For lighting on one side for
parking as an additional feature, refer to
page 99.
Daytime driving lamps*
If you desire, the light switch can be left
in the second position: when the igni-
tion is switched off, the external lighting
is also switched off.
You can have the sensitivity of
your vehicle's automatic head-
lamp control adjusted.<
Low beams
When the ignition is switched off
while the low beams are on, the
headlamps go out and only the
parking lamps remain on.
You can have the activation set-
tings for the daytime driving lamps
programmed on your vehicle.<
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is set to this
position the system automati-
cally activates and cancels the
low beams in response to changes in
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Instrument lighting
The concept
Adaptive headlights is a variable head-
lamp control system for dynamically
illuminating the road. Depending on the
steering angle and other factors the
light from the headlamps follows the
course of the road.
Activating Adaptive headlights
With the ignition key in position
2, turn the light switch to the
automatic headlamp control
position, refer to page 97.
Turn the rotary dial with the parking/
low beam lamps on to adjust the illumi-
nation intensity.
Adaptive headlights is not active
while reversing, and only in one
direction while at a standstill.<
System malfunction
The LED above the symbol for the auto-
matic headlamp control flashes, refer to
page 97. Please have the system
inspected at your BMW center.
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High beams/Standing lamps
Fog lamps
99
1 High beams – blue indicator lamp
Front fog lamps
2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator
lamp
The green indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up to
indicate that the front fog lamps
3 Standing lamps
are on.
Standing lamps, left or right
If the automatic headlamp control
is on, the low beams will come on
automatically whenever you activate
the front fog lamps.<
As an additional feature, you can illumi-
nate your vehicle on either side for
parking:
With the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn-signal position.
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100 Interior lamps
Light-emitting diodes
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed
behind translucent lenses serve as the
light sources for many of the controls
and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to con-
ventional lasers, and legislation defines
them as light-emitting diodes, Class 1.
Do not remove the protective lens
and avoid staring directly at the
unfiltered beam for several hours, as
inflammation of the retina could
result.<
The interior lamps operate automati-
cally.
Rear reading lamps*
Rear reading lamps are also provided
for rear seat passengers when the
hardtop is installed, refer to page 127.
Switch on and off with the button adja-
cent to each lamp.
To switch the interior lamps on
and off manually
Press button 1 briefly:
If you want the interior lamps to remain
off all the time, press and hold the but-
ton for approx. 3 seconds.
In order to prevent battery dis-
charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are automatically switched off
approx. 15 minutes after you turn the
ignition key to position 0.<
Press the button briefly to revert to nor-
mal operation.
Front reading lamps*
Switch on and off with the button 2
adjacent to each lamp.
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Air conditioning
103
1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air for the upper body area 105
3 Air to the footwell
4 Air supply/Blower 104
5 Temperature 104
6 Air distribution 104
7 Rear window defroster 104
8 Air conditioning 104
9 Outside air/Recirculated-air
mode 104
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104 Air conditioning
Air supply/Blower
Rear window defroster
Outside air/Recirculated-air mode
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. The heating and
When the rear window defroster
is activated, the indicator lamp
You can respond to unpleasant
external odors by temporarily
ventilation become more and comes on. The rear window defroster
more effective as the air sup- switches off automatically.
ply settings are increased. In position 0,
blocking the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air cur-
rently within the vehicle.
the blower and the heater are switched
off. The outside air supply is blocked in
position 0.
You can have your vehicle pro-
grammed in such a way that the
rear window defroster switches on
If the windows should fog over in
the recirculated-air mode, switch
automatically. This occurs within 5 min- this mode off and increase the air sup-
utes after starting the engine when out- ply as required.<
side temperatures are below approx.
Temperature
In order to increase the tem-
perature of the passenger
compartment, turn to the right
toward the red zone. The tem-
perature of the incoming air is kept con-
stant.
397/+46.<
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and – depending on the
temperature setting – rewarmed.
Air distribution
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started. Air conditioning helps
prevent the windows from fogging up.
You can direct air to flow onto
the windows
upper body
, toward your
or into the
footwell
. All intermediate
Condensation forms during opera-
tion of the air conditioning system,
which then exits under the vehicle. It is
thus not unusual for a small puddle to
form under the car while the system is
running.<
settings are possible. In the setting
there is a low flow of air onto the win-
dows to keep them free of condensa-
tion.
,
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Air conditioning
105
Microfilter
The built-in microfilter removes dust
and pollen from the incoming air. Your
BMW center will replace it during rou-
tine maintenance. A substantial reduc-
tion in airflow indicates that the filter
needs to be replaced before scheduled
maintenance.
Draft-free ventilation
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
1. Set the blower speed control for the
airflow rate to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right, toward the
red zone
3. Turn to the rotary control for air dis-
tribution to position
4. Switch on the rear window defroster
to defrost the rear window.
You can adjust the blower controls for
the upper body area to obtain the opti-
mum airflow rates and directions for
your personal requirements:
1 Rotary dials for infinitely variable
opening and closing of the vent out-
lets
2 Levers for airflow direction
3 Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the
temperature of the airflow from these
outlets as desired
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Automatic climate control*
107
1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air for the upper body area 109
3 Air to the footwell
4 Air inlet for interior temperature
sensor – please keep clear and
unobstructed
5 Outside air/Automatic recirculated-
air control (AUC)/Recirculated
air 109
6 Automatic air distribution and
supply 108
7 Individual air distribution 108
8 Temperature 108
9 Display for temperature 108
and air supply 108
10 Air supply/Blower 108
11 To defrost windows and remove
condensation 108
12 Air conditioning 108
13 Rear window defroster 109
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108 Automatic climate control*
the windows
body , and into the footwell
can reactivate the automatic air distri-
bution mode by selecting the AUTO
button.
, toward the upper
When the lowest blower speed is set
Tips for pleasant driving
. You and you press the lower button, all of
Use the automatic mode – switch on
with AUTO button 6. Select the desired
interior temperature.
the displays are canceled: the blower,
heating and air conditioning are
switched off. The outside air supply is
blocked. You can reactivate the system
by pressing any button for the auto-
matic climate control.
Detailed setting options are described
for you in the following section.
Temperature
The interior temperature that
appears in the display panel is a
general figure intended for refer-
ence purposes. We recommend 727/
+226as a comfortable setting, even if
the air conditioning is on. When you
start the vehicle, the system ensures
that the selected temperature is
achieved as quickly as possible. It then
maintains this temperature, regardless
of the season.
You can make the settings of your
vehicle in such a manner that,
when you unlock the vehicle with the
remote control of your personal key,
your own personalized setting for the
automatic climate control is initiated.<
To defrost windows and remove
condensation
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and the side windows.
Automatic air distribution and
supply
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and – depending on the
temperature setting – rewarmed.
The AUTO program adjusts the
air distribution and the air sup-
ply for you and in addition adapts the
temperature to external influences –
summer, winter – to meet preferences
you can specify.
To select the units of measure 6/7of
the display, refer to page 90.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started. Air conditioning helps
prevent the windows from fogging up.
Air supply/Blower
By pressing the upper or lower
button, you can vary the air sup-
ply. This deactivates the auto-
Individual air distribution
Condensation forms during opera-
tion of the air conditioning system,
which then exits under the vehicle. It is
thus not unusual for a small puddle to
form under the car while the system is
running.<
You can cancel the AUTO pro-
gram by selecting specific dis-
tribution patterns to suit your
matic control of the air supply, AUTO
disappears from the display panel. Nev-
ertheless, the automatic air distribution
remains unchanged. You can reactivate
the automatic air distribution mode by
selecting the AUTO button.
own individual requirements.
While the AUTO program is then deacti-
vated, the automatic airflow control
remains in operation. Air flows onto
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Automatic climate control*
109
If the windows should fog over in
the recirculated-air mode, switch
this mode off and increase the air sup-
ply as required.<
Outside air/Automatic
recirculated-air control (AUC)/
Recirculated air
You can respond to unpleasant
external odors or pollutants by
temporarily stopping the flow of outside
air. The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
Rear window defroster
With the convertible top closed
or with the hardtop* mounted,
press the button. The indicator lamp
comes on. The rear window defroster
switches off automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to select
one of three different operating modes.
>Indicator lamps off: outside airflow is
on
You can have your vehicle pro-
grammed in such a way that the
rear window defroster switches on
automatically. This occurs within 5 min-
utes after starting the engine when out-
side temperatures are below approx.
397/+46.<
Draft-free ventilation
>Left indicator lamp on – automatic
mode: the system recognizes pollut-
ants in the outside air and blocks the
flow of air when necessary. The sys-
tem then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle. Depending on the
air quality, the automatic system then
switches back and forth between
outside air supply and recirculation of
the air within the vehicle
You can adjust the blower controls for
the upper body area to obtain the opti-
mum airflow rates and directions for
your personal requirements:
1 Rotary dials for infinitely variable
opening and closing of the vent out-
lets
2 Levers for airflow direction
3 Use the rotary dial to control the tem-
perature of the airflow:
>Rotate toward blue – colder
>Turn toward red – warmer
>Right indicator lamp on: the flow of
outside air into the vehicle is perma-
nently blocked. The system then
recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
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110 Automatic climate control*
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
The built-in microfilter removes dust
and pollen from the incoming air. The
activated-charcoal filter provides addi-
tional protection by filtering gaseous
pollutants from the outside air. Your
BMW center replaces this combined fil-
ter as a standard part of your scheduled
maintenance. A substantial reduction in
airflow indicates that the filter needs to
be replaced before scheduled mainte-
nance.
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Interior conveniences
Glove compartment
111
If – for example for valet parking –
you turn over only your spare key,
refer to page 30, then access to the
glove compartment and luggage com-
partment is not possible.<
Rechargeable flashlight
The flashlight is located on the left-
hand side of the glove compartment.
It features integral overload-protection,
so it can be left in its holder continu-
ously.
To open
To avoid completely discharging
and possibly damaging the flash-
light, always ensure that it is switched
off before inserting it in the socket.<
Pull the handle. The lamp in the glove
compartment comes on.
To close
Fold the cover back up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove com-
partment immediately after use.<
To lock
Lock with one of the master keys. A
master key will also be required to
unlock the glove compartment.
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112 Integrated universal remote control*
The concept
Checking compatibility
The integrated universal remote control
takes the place of up to three different
handheld transmitters belonging to var-
If this symbol is depicted on the
packaging or in the operating
instructions of the original con-
ious radio remote control devices, such trol device, it is safe to assume that the
as door openers and home alarm sys-
tems. The integrated universal remote
remote-controlled system is compatible
with the integrated universal remote
control recognizes and learns the signal control.
sent by each original control device.
If you have additional questions,
please consult your BMW center
or call 1-800-355-3515.
You can also visit these websites:
www.bmwusa.com or
www.homelink.com.
The signal of an original control device
can be programmed into one of the
three memory buttons 1. Afterwards,
the programmed memory button 1 can
be used to operate the corresponding
device. The signal transmission is indi-
cated by the indicator lamp 2.
1 Memory buttons
2 Indicator lamp
HomeLink is a registered trademark
owned by Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming a fixed-code
control device
Fixed-code control device
Before selling the vehicle, clear the
memory buttons 1, refer to page 114.
1. Turn the ignition key to position 2
2. Initial operation: press and hold
down both outer buttons 1 for
approx. 20 seconds until the indica-
tor lamp 2 flashes. The three memory
buttons 1 are cleared
While programming is in progress
and before operating any pro-
grammed system by remote control
using the integrated universal remote
control, make sure that the area of
movement of the system in question is
clear of people, animals and inanimate
obstructions, in order to avoid possible
injury or damage. Also comply with the
safety precautions issued for the origi-
nal control device.<
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Integrated universal remote control*
113
3. Hold the original control device
approx. 2 to 8 in / 5 to 20 cm away
from memory buttons 1.
If the system cannot be operated
on synchronization. Comply with the
after repeated attempts at pro-
gramming, check whether the original
control device is equipped with an
alternating-code system. You can either
check the operating instructions of the
original control device for this informa-
following additional instructions when
you program an alternating-code con-
trol device:
The required distance between
the control device and the mem-
ory buttons 1 may vary, depending on
You will find programming easier if
you have the assistance of
another person.<
the system of the original control device tion, or you can press and hold down
in question.<
the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control. 1. Park the vehicle within range of the
If indicator lamp 2 of the integrated uni- radio remote controlled device
versal remote control flashes rapidly for 2. Program the integrated universal
4. Simultaneously press the command
button of the original control device
and the desired memory button 1 on a brief period and then remains on for
the integrated universal remote con- approx. 2 seconds, the original control
remote control as described above in
the section on fixed-code program-
ming
trol. Indicator lamp 2 starts to flash
slowly. When indicator lamp 2
flashes rapidly, release both but-
device is equipped with an alternating-
code system. In this case, you have to
program the memory buttons 1 as
3. Locate the button on the receiver of
the target device, for example on the
drive
tons. If the indicator lamp 2 does not described below for an alternating-
flash rapidly after approx.
code control device.<
4. Press the button on the receiver of
the target device. Once you have
completed step 4, you have approx.
30 seconds to complete step 5
5. Press the programmed memory
button 1 of the integrated universal
remote control three times.
15 seconds, select a different dis-
tance between the two devices
5. To program other original control
devices, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Programming an alternating-code
control device
You will need to follow the operating
instructions of the system in question in
order to program the integrated univer-
sal remote control. Read through the
operating instructions for information
The corresponding memory button 1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original control device.
The corresponding memory button 1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original control device.
The system can be operated from igni-
tion key position 2.
Please contact your BMW center
if you have any questions.<
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114 Integrated universal remote control*
Storage compartments
Deleting memory buttons
Press and hold down both outer
buttons 1 of the integrated universal
remote control for approx. 20 seconds
until the indicator lamp 2 flashes: All
threee memory buttons are cleared.
It is not possible to delete individual
memory buttons 1.
Front center armrest
To open: press the button and fold up.
Additional compartments and
nets*
You will find additional storage com-
partments in the front doors and in the
center console. Storage nets are on the
front seat backrests.
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Storage compartments
Cellular phone*
Ashtray, front*
115
Beverage holders, coin box
Hands-free system
To empty
A coin box and two beverage holders
are provided in the center console.
On vehicles that are wired for a tele-
phone* or equipped with a communica- The ashtray moves up and can be
Press on the edge of the open cover.
tions package*, the cover for the
hands-free microphone is located in the
headliner near the interior lamp.
removed.
Cigarette lighter
For further information on using your
cellular phone, refer to the separate
Owner's Manual.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. For this reason, children
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended.<
Press the lighter 1 in. You can remove
the lighter from its socket for use as
soon as it springs back out.
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116 Ashtray, front*
Ashtray, rear*
Cigarette lighter socket
Suitable for attaching power supplies
for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,
etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts
at 12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket
caused by inserting plugs of different
shapes or sizes.
To empty
Press on the edge of the open cover in
the opening direction. The ashtray
moves up and can be removed.
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Loading and transporting
Ski bag*
117
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard
skis or up to two snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the luggage
compartment make it possible to carry
skis up to 6 ft 10 in / 2.10 m long.
Because of the tapered shape of the
bag, only two pairs of skis longer than
6 ft 10 in / 2.10 m can be carried.
Loading
1. Take the safety belts out of their
holders
2. Press button downward and remove
the filler piece by pulling it forward
3. Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
nient access to stored items. It may
be opened to allow the ski bag to dry
4. Press the button in the luggage com-
partment
5. Use the magnetic holder to fasten
the cover panel to the back wall.
To store the ski bag, perform the above
steps in reverse sequence.
Securing cargo
Secure skis and any other objects
stored in the bag by tightening the
retaining strap at the buckle.<
Be sure that your skis are clean
before loading them into the bag.
Avoid damage from sharp edges during
loading.<
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Cargo loading
Avoid overloading the vehicle so
that the permitted load on the tires
is not exceeded. Overloading can lead
to overheating and internal tire damage.
The ultimate result can assume the
form of a sudden air loss.<
When reattaching the cover, guide
Determining the maximum load
both bars into the guide and press
the cover back into place. Secure the
safety belts in their holders again.<
1. Locate the following statement on
your vehicle‘s placard*:
The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs., as this
could otherwise result in damage to the
vehicle or unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from
XXX kilograms or YYY pounds
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Cargo loading
119
With the convertible top closed,
you can increase the space in the
luggage compartment – refer to
page 37 – by folding back the convert-
ible top compartment panel.
We recommend that you always fold
the convertible top compartment panel
down as soon as you have removed
ment. This way, you can be sure that
you can always operate your convert-
ible top at any time.
At the same time, when the top is
raised you should fold the convertible
top compartment panel back up before
stowing large objects in the luggage
compartment; this precaution will help
reduce the likelihood of damage to
either the convertible top compartment
or your luggage.<
4. The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-
cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
fered to your vehicle. Consult the
manual for transporting a trailer to
determine how this may reduce the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Stowing cargo
>Load heavy cargo as far forward as
possible – directly behind the lug-
gage compartment partition – and as
low as possible
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
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120 Cargo loading
Always position and secure loads
correctly. If you do not, the load
can endanger the passengers during
braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not exceed the approved gross
vehicle weight or the approved axle
loads, refer to page 168, otherwise the
vehicle's operating safety is no longer
assured and the vehicle will not be in
compliance with the certification regu-
lations.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in
the passenger compartment without
securing them. Otherwise they could be
thrown around during braking and eva-
sive maneuvers and could endanger the
passengers.<
Securing cargo
>For small, light items, use the rubber-
lined, non-skid side of the floor mat
or secure using the luggage compart-
ment net* or elastic straps
>For large, heavy pieces, see your
BMW center for load-securing
devices*. Anchorages located in the
luggage compartment can be used
for fastening the load-securing
devices.
Read and comply with the information
enclosed with the load-securing
devices.
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Roof-mounted luggage rack for the hardtop*
121
You should therefore always remember
not to exceed the approved roof load
capacity, the approved gross vehicle
weight or the maximum axle loads
when loading the rack. These weights
are listed under Technical data on
page 168.
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,
and attempt to distribute it evenly.
Always load the heaviest pieces first so
that they are at the bottom. Make sure
that no objects will be in the way when
the luggage compartment lid is opening
or closing.
A special roof-rack system is available
as an optional extra for your BMW.
Please observe the precautions
included with the installation instruc-
tions.
Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor-
rectly and securely to prevent it from
shifting or being lost during driving.
Drive smoothly and avoid sudden
acceleration or braking. Do not corner
at high speeds.
Anchorages
Access to the anchorages:
To fold up the covers, please use the
tool provided with the roof-rack system.
The roof-mounted luggage rack and the
roof load increase the aerodynamic
resistance: increased fuel consumption
and additional stress on the vehicle's
body are the result.
Loading and driving notes
Roof-mounted luggage racks raise the
center of gravity of the vehicle when
they are loaded. For this reason, they
exercise a major effect on the vehicle's
handling and steering response.
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Special operating instructions
124 Break-in procedures
To ensure that your vehicle continues to
provide maximum economy throughout
an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the
following instructions.
To break in the separate parking brake
drums, apply the parking brake lightly
when coasting to a standstill – at a traf-
fic signal, for instance; use caution to
avoid posing a danger to other road
users.
Tires
Owing to technical factors associated
with their manufacture, tires do not
achieve their full traction potential until
an initial break-in period has elapsed.
We thus ask you to drive with extra care
during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Engine and differential
The first 1,250 miles/2,000 km:
You can prevent corrosion in the drums
by periodically repeating this proce-
dure.
Always obey all official speed limits.
Constantly vary both vehicle and engine
speeds, remembering not to exceed
4,500 rpm or vehicle speeds of over
100 mph / 160 km/h:
When the vehicle is operated on
wet or slushy roads, a wedge of
water may form between the tire and
the road surface. This phenomenon is
referred to as hydroplaning, and can
lead to partial or complete loss of trac-
tion, vehicle control and braking effec-
tiveness. Reduce your speed on wet
roads.<
The brake lamps do not come on
when the parking brake is set.
Vacuum for the brake system servo unit
on your BMW is available only when the
engine is running. When you move the
vehicle with the engine off – when tow-
ing, for example – substantially higher
levels of pedal force will be required to
brake the vehicle.<
Always obey all official speed limits.
Do not use full throttle, and avoid
pressing the accelerator beyond the
kickdown point during these initial
miles.
You can then proceed to increase
engine or vehicle speeds once the ini-
tial 1,250 miles/2,000 km have elapsed.
Brake system
Clutch
Approx. 300 miles/500 km must elapse
before the brake pads and rotors
achieve the optimal pad-surface and
wear patterns required for trouble-free
operation and an extended service life
later on.
Approx. 300 miles/500 km must elapse
before the clutch starts to operate at
optimum efficiency. Remember to
engage the clutch carefully during this
initial period.
Please remember to observe the same
break-in procedures if either the engine
or the differential should have to be
replaced later in the course of the vehi-
cle's service life.
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General driving notes
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
125
Brakes: do not drive with your foot
resting on the brake pedal. Even
light but consistent pedal pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.
exerted against the brake pedal until
the braking maneuver has been com-
pleted. DBC is deactivated when you
release the brake pedal.
The concept
ABS keeps the wheels from locking
during braking, thereby enhancing
active driving safety.
Hydroplaning: when driving on wet or
slushy roads, reduce vehicle speed. If
you do not, a wedge of water may form
between the tires and the road surface.
This phenomenon can lead to partial or
complete loss of contact between the
tires and road surface, as well as loss of
vehicle control and braking ability.
Driving through water: do not drive
through water on the road if it is deeper
than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walk-
ing speed. Otherwise, the vehicle's
engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Braking with ABS
CBC is an advanced engineering devel-
opment of ABS. When braking during
cornering with high lateral accelera-
tion, or when braking during a lane
change, vehicle stability is improved
and the steering response is enhanced.
If you are in a situation that requires full
braking, you will exploit the full benefits
of ABS system if you apply maximum
pedal pressure – panic stop.
Since the vehicle maintains steering
responsiveness, you can avoid possible
obstacles with a minimum of steering
effort, despite the full brake application.
Pulsation at the brake pedal combined
with sounds from the hydraulic circuits
indicates to the driver that ABS is in its
active mode.
Clothes hooks, with hardtop: when
hanging clothing from the hooks, be
sure that they will not obstruct the
driver's vision. Do not hang heavy
objects on the hooks. If you do so, they
could cause personal injury during
braking or evasive maneuvers.<
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
DBC is included in the DSC, refer to
page 93. The system responds to sud-
den, high-intensity applications of force
to the brake pedal by automatically
braking the vehicle with maximum
boost to achieve the shortest possible
braking distances during panic stops.
This system also exploits the benefits of
ABS. Do not reduce the pressure
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If the brake rotors are corroded, they
will tend to respond to braking with a
pulsating effect that even extended
brake applications will fail to cure.
Do not coast with the clutch
depressed or with the transmis-
sion or selector lever in Neutral. Do not
coast with the engine shut off. The
engine provides no braking effect when
the clutch is depressed and there is no
power-assist for braking or steering
when the engine is not running.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any
other objects to protrude into the area
around the accelerator, clutch and
brake pedals and obstruct their move-
ment.<
Brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low and
brake pedal travel has become longer,
there may be a defect in one of the
brake system's hydraulic circuits.
When driving in heavy rain and on wet
roads it is useful to apply light pressure
to the brake pedal every few miles.
Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that
this maneuver does not pose a hazard
to you or to other road users. The heat
generated in this process helps dry the
pads and rotors to ensure that your
brake system will respond with undi-
minished efficiency when you need it.
Proceed to the nearest autho-
rized BMW center. It may be nec-
essary to apply higher levels of pres-
sure to the pedal when stopping and
braking distances may also be longer.
Please remember to adapt your driving
style accordingly.<
Brake pads
Disc brakes
When descending steep hills and
extended grades, downshift to a gear
that will allow you to continue safely
with only a minimal amount of braking.
By minimizing the loads placed on the
brake system, this strategy helps
ensure that optimal brake system
response will remain available at all
times. Use care to avoid exceeding the
approved engine-speed range, refer to
page 86.
For your own safety: use only
brake pads that BMW has
Limited vehicle use, extended periods
with the vehicle parked or in storage,
and operating conditions in which brak-
ing is restricted to gentle, low-pressure
applications will all increase the ten-
dency for corrosion to form on the
rotors; this is often accompanied by a
simultaneous accumulation of contami-
nation on the brake pads. The pads
must exert a certain minimal level of
pressure against the rotors for the disc
brakes' inherent self-cleaning effect to
remain effective.
released for your particular vehicle
model. BMW cannot evaluate non-
approved brake pads to determine if
they are suitable for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of
the vehicle if they are installed.<
Portable phone in the vehicle
BMW recommends using mobile com-
munications devices, e.g. portable
phones, inside the vehicle with a suit-
able outside antenna. Otherwise, it can-
not be ruled out that the vehicle elec-
tronics and portable phone may
interfere with each other.
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Hardtop*
127
It is not necessary to remove the fabric
top even in the winter, when the hard-
top is generally in constant use. But you
can also remove it easily at any time.
Before the fabric top is stored in the
convertible top compartment, it must
be absolutely dry in order to avoid
water spots and mildew from forming.
The hardtop offers reading lamps and
clothes hooks that can be used just by
pressing. It is also possible to mount a
luggage rack on the roof. Please con-
sult your BMW center.
Storage
Installation
Storing the hardtop on the floor:
1. Lower the side windows com-
pletely and flip the sun blinds
down. If necessary, remove the
When hanging clothing from the
hooks, be sure that they will not
obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang
heavy objects on the hooks. If you do
so, they could cause personal injury
during braking or evasive maneuvers.<
slide the styrofoam block that
came with the hardtop onto its center.
The arrow on top of the styrofoam block
has to be pointing upward when you
are doing this.<
antenna rod to avoid any damage
2. On vehicles with manual convert-
ible top operation, first release the
convertible top compartment lid,
and, if necessary, open it some-
what. On vehicles with fully-auto-
matic convertible top operation,
open the convertible top compart-
ment lid slightly by pressing the
button for the operation of the con-
vertible top
Two people are required for installation
or removal. Work with extreme caution
in order to avoid paint damage and
damage to the body or hardtop.
To facilitate hardtop installation or
removal, you can obtain a specially
designed hardtop lift* or hardtop rack*
at your BMW center.
3. Remove the trim pieces on both
sides by pulling them off toward
the back and reclose the convert-
ible top compartment lid
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7. Position the hardtop onto the sup-
ports with the help of a second
person. Be sure to put the mount-
ings exactly into the proper brack-
ets
Lift the hardtop carefully. Be
extremely careful not to shift the
seals. Seals that have been shifted out
of place or actually pulled out cause
leaks.<
8. In the back, close the red locking
levers by turning to the inside as far
as the stop located behind the trim
will allow. Flip the cover panels
back into place
9. To lock the hardtop in the front,
keep pressing on the front locking
levers until you hear them engage
10. Check the rubber weather-strip-
ping between the windshield frame
and the hardtop on both the left
and right sides. If it is folded or
bent out of place, you should
smooth it back into position by
hand to ensure secure and reliable
sealing.
4. Open the two locking levers at the
5. Before installing, first flip the cover
panels that are located underneath
the left and right interior lamps
down. To do this, press on the
slight bump on the cover panel.
There is a holder in the cover panel
to securely store the trim pieces
that have been removed – see
arrow 1
front. Press on the buttons to do
so. The levers will release slightly.
Open the levers as far as possible
6. Open the red release levers as far
as the stop will allow – see arrow 2
Removal
Follow the same procedure as when
installing, just reverse the steps.
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Tire inflation pressure
Tire condition
129
wall with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. At
a tread depth of 1/16 in / 1.6 mm, the
indicators signal that the legally permis-
sible wear limit has been reached.
Information for your safety
The factory-approved tires are matched
to your vehicle and have been selected
to provide optimum safety and driving
comfort when used properly.
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving comfort and – above all else
– driving safety that depend on the con-
dition of the tires and the maintenance
of the specified tire inflation pressure.
Incorrect tire inflation pressure is
a frequent cause of tire damage.
Tire pressure also has a major effect on
your BMW's handling response. Be
sure to check the tire inflation pressure,
including the space-saver spare tire or
the spare tire, on a regular basis, at
least twice a month and before every
extended journey, refer to page 25. If
this is not done, incorrect tire pressures
can cause driving instability and tire
damage, ultimately resulting in acci-
dents.<
Tire tread – tire damage
Inspect your tires frequently for tread
wear, signs of damage and for foreign
objects lodged in the tread. Check the
tread depth.
Tread depth should not be allowed to
go below 1/8 in / 3 mm, even though
the legally specified minimum tread
depth is 1/16 in / 1.6 mm.
Below 1/8 in / 3 mm tread depth, there
is a great risk of hydroplaning, even at
relatively moderate speeds and with
only small amounts of water on the
road. Tread wear indicators in the
tread-groove base – see arrow – are
distributed around the wheel circumfer-
ence and are labeled on the tire side-
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Tire replacement
Do not drive on a deflated – flat –
To maintain good handling and vehicle depart significantly from the norm due
tire unless your vehicle is
response, use only tires of a single
to variations in driving habits, service
equipped with Run Flat tires. A flat tire
greatly impairs steering and braking
response, and can lead to complete
loss of control over the vehicle. Avoid
overloading the vehicle so that the per-
mitted load on the tires is not
exceeded. Overloading can lead to
overheating and internal tire damage.
The ultimate result can assume the
form of a sudden air loss.
Unusual vibrations encountered during
normal vehicle operation can indicate a
flat tire or some other vehicle malfunc-
tion. This type of problem can be
caused by contact with curbs, etc. This
is also true for irregularities in the vehi-
cle's handling characteristics, such as a
pronounced tendency to pull to the left
or right. Should this occur, respond by
immediately reducing your speed. Pro-
ceed carefully to the nearest BMW cen-
ter or professional tire center, or have
the vehicle towed in to have it, its
wheels or its tires inspected.
tread configuration from a single manu- practices and differences in road char-
facturer.
acteristics and climate.
Comply with the specified tire inflation
pressures — and be sure to have the
wheel and tire assembly balanced
every time you change a tire or wheel.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on speci-
fied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
DOT quality grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.<
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests, and does
not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A – the
highest – B and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
Tire damage up to and including sud-
den and complete air loss can endan-
ger the lives of both the vehicle occu-
pants and other road users.<
1
wear one and one-half – 1 /2 – times as
well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
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131
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
BMW advises against using
retreaded tires, since driving
For more information on Run Flat tires,
refer to page 156.
and reduce tire life, and excessive tem- safety may be impaired. This is due to
perature can lead to sudden tire failure. the possible variations in casing struc-
The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
tures and, in some cases, to their
extreme age, which can lead to a
decrease in their durability.<
Tire age
The date on which the tire was manu-
factured is indicated by the code on the
sidewall:
DOT... 3603 indicates that the tire was
manufactured in week 36 of the year
2003.
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.<
BMW recommends the replacement of
all tires – including the spare tire* –
when the tires are no more than 6 years
old, even if a tire life of 10 years is pos-
sible.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Run Flat tires*
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
Before purchasing tires, check if your
BMW is equipped with Run Flat tires.
These are indicated by a circular sym-
bol containing the letters RSC on the
tire sidewall, refer to Changing a wheel.
In this case, use only Run Flat tires,
since no spare wheel is available in the
event of a flat.
Tread wear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
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Winter tires
The right choice
Storage
Choosing the right tire
BMW recommends using only
wheels and tires that have been
Always store tires in a cool, dry place.
Store them away from light whenever
BMW recommends the use of winter
tires for operation under winter road
approved by BMW for your particular
possible. Protect the tires against con- conditions. While all-season tires – with
vehicle model, as otherwise body con- tact with oil, grease and fuel.
M+S designation – provide better winter
traction than the corresponding sum-
mer tires, they generally do not achieve
the performance of winter tires.
tact and serious accidents can result
despite the use of the same nominal
tion pressures specified on the tire
Do not exceed the maximum tire infla-
size, e.g. due to manufacturing toler-
sidewall.
ances. BMW cannot evaluate all tires
and wheels on the market, and is thus
unable to guarantee that the vehicle will
continue to perform safely if unap-
proved tires and/or wheels are
mounted.<
In the interest of safe tracking and
steering response, install winter tires
made by the same manufacturer and
with the same tread configuration on all
four wheels.
Never exceed the maximum
speed for which the winter tires
are rated.
Unprofessional attempts by laymen to
service tires can lead to damage and
accidents.
Have this work performed by trained
professionals only. Any BMW center
has the required technical knowledge
and the proper equipment and will be
happy to assist you.<
For each tire size, BMW has assessed
the safe performance of specific tire
brands and approved them for use.
Consult any BMW center for details.
Comply with any local/national regula-
tions, for example by recording the tire
type in the vehicle documents.
The correct wheel and tire combi-
nation affects various systems
that would otherwise be impaired, for
example ABS, DSC and DBC.
For this reason, use only tires of the
same manufacture and tread configura-
tion. In the event of a flat tire, for exam-
ple, remount the approved wheel and
tire combination as soon as possible.<
Run Flat tires
Before purchasing winter tires, check if
your BMW is eqipped with Run Flat
tires. These are indicated by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on
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133
the tire sidewall, refer to Changing a
wheel. In this case, use only Run Flat
winter tires, since no spare tire is pro-
vided in the event of a flat tire.
You cannot mount snow chains with the
following tires:
225/50 R 16
225/45 R 17
225/40 R 18
245/40 R 17
255/35 R 18
Tire condition, tire pressure
At tread depths below approx. 3/16 in /
4 mm, winter tires display a perceptible
decrease in their ability to cope with
winter driving conditions, and should be
replaced in the interest of safety.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Moni-
tor after mounting snow chains to
the tires.
When driving with snow chains, it may
be useful to turn off the DSC for a short
time, refer to page 94.<
Comply with the specified tire inflation
pressures — and be sure to have the
wheel and tire assembly balanced
every time you change a tire or wheel.
Snow chains*
Only certain snow chains have been
tested by BMW and determined and
approved as roadworthy. Consult any
BMW center for details. BMW recom-
mends using only these approved fine-
link snow chains. Use them in pairs on
either summer or winter tires, but only
on both rear wheels.
Comply with all manufacturer's safety
precautions when mounting the chains.
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph /
50 km/h when using snow chains.
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134 Hood
To release
To open
To close
Pull the lever located under the left-
hand side of the instrument panel.
Pull the release handle and open the
hood.
Allow the hood to fall from a height of
about 1 ft/30 cm so that it audibly
engages.
Do not attempt to service your
vehicle if you do not have the
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the hood is clear
when it is closed, following the same
safety precautions used in all closing
procedures.
If you notice while driving that the hood
is not completely closed, stop immedi-
ately and close it securely.<
required technical background. Failure
to work in an informed, professional
manner when servicing components
and materials constitutes a safety haz-
ard for vehicle occupants and other
road users. If you are not familiar with
the guidelines, BMW recommends that
you have the operations performed by
your BMW center.<
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137
1 Brake fluid reservoir 141
2 Engine oil dipstick 138
3 Coolant expansion tank 140
4 Reservoir for the headlamp and wind-
shield washer system 138
5 Engine oil filler neck 139
6 Auxiliary terminal for jump-
starting 159
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Engine oil
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter. Do not fill beyond
the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess
oil will damage the engine.
Headlamp* and windshield
washer system
Approximate capacity is
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.
Checking the oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating tempera-
ture
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar
material
Fill with water and, if required, with a
washer antifreeze additive according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.<
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the
way into the guide tube and pull it
out again
5. The oil level should be between the
two marks on the dipstick.
Antifreeze agents for the washer
fluid are highly flammable. For this
reason, keep them away from sources
of flame and store them only in closed
original containers, inaccessible to chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on
the containers.<
As with fuel economy, oil consumption
is directly influenced by your driving
style and vehicle operating conditions.
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Engine oil
139
Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory
Ask your BMW center for details
concerning the specific BMW
testing. For this reason, any skin areas High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn-
that come into contact with oil should
be thoroughly washed with soap and
water.
thetic oils that have been approved.<
You can also call BMW of North Amer-
Store oils, grease and similar materials ica toll-free at 1-800-831-1117 or visit
so that they are inaccessible to chil-
dren. Comply with warning labels and
information on containers.<
this website: www.bmwusa.com to
obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oilflow rating as estab-
lished in SAE classes.
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of used oil.<
Adding engine oil
The selection of the correct SAE class
depends on the climatic conditions in
the area where you drive your BMW.
Only add engine oil when the oil level
has dropped to just above the lower
mark on the dipstick.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is
extremely important for the operation
and service life of an engine. Based on
extensive testing, BMW has approved
only certain grades of engine oil.
Approved oils are in SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
BMW engines are designed to
operate without oil additives; the
use of additives could lead to damage
in some cases. This also applies to the
manual transmission, the automatic
transmission, the differential, and the
power steering system.<
These kinds of oil may be used for driv-
ing in all ambient temperatures.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If an approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil should be unavailable, you
may use small amounts of other syn-
thetic oils for topping up between oil
changes. Use only oils with the specifi-
cation API SH or higher.
Recommendation: have the oil changed
at your BMW center.
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140 Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling
3. If necessary, add coolant. If the cool-
ant is low, slowly add coolant until
the correct level is reached – do not
overfill.
system when the engine is hot. If
you attempt to do so, escaping coolant
can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents
are hazardous to health. You should
always store them in their closed origi-
nal containers and in a location which is
out of reach of children. Antifreeze and
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable.
For this reason, do not spill them on hot
engine parts. They could ignite and
cause serious burns. Comply with the
instructions on the containers.<
Checking the coolant level and
adding coolant
Check the coolant level when the
engine is cold, approx. 687/+206.
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of antifreeze with corrosion inhib-
itor.<
1. Open the cap for the expansion tank
by turning it slightly counterclock-
wise to allow accumulated pressure
to escape, then open
2. The coolant level is correct when the
upper end of the red float rod – see
arrow – is at least even with the
upper edge of the filler neck, is at
least even with the upper edge of the
filler neck; see arrow. The end of the
float may stick out by a maximum of
3/4 in / 2 cm – that is, up to the sec-
ond mark on the float
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Brake fluid
141
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,
it absorbs moisture from the air
over time.
In order to ensure the brake system's
safety and reliability, have the brake
fluid changed every two years by a
BMW center. Refer also to page 88 and
to the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Cana-
dian models.
Brake fluid is toxic and damages the
vehicle's paint. You should always store
it in its closed original container and in
a location which is out of reach of chil-
dren.
Do not spill the brake fluid and do not
fill the brake fluid reservoir beyond the
MAX mark. The brake fluid could ignite
upon contact with hot engine parts and
cause serious burns.<
Indicator lamp
The brake warning lamp comes
on when the parking brake is
not engaged: the brake fluid
level is too low, refer to page 18.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Adding brake fluid
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating
the disposal of brake fluid.<
For adding brake fluid or for determin-
ing and correcting the cause of brake
fluid loss, consult your BMW center.
Your BMW center is familiar with the
specifications for factory-approved
brake fluids – DOT 4.
Brake fluid loss results in extended
pedal travel. Refer to the information on
page 126.
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Maintenance
142 The BMW Maintenance System
From a maintenance point of view,
As a precaution against corrosion, if
62,000 miles/100,000 km accumulated your vehicle is exposed to potential
in short-distance urban driving are not
the equivalent of the same distance
damage from unimproved road sur-
faces we suggest that you have the
covered at moderate cruising speeds in body checked for damage from stone
long-distance highway travel.
chips and gravel at the same time.
The BMW Maintenance System
includes the Engine Oil Service and
Inspections I and II.
Have your BMW center perform
maintenance and repair.
Be sure that all maintenance work is
recorded in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models, or
in the Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These
entries confirm that your vehicle has
benefitted from regular maintenance,
and are also required for warranty
claims.<
This service strategy accurately reflects
your own vehicle's specific needs by
defining maintenance intervals accord-
ing to individual operating conditions.
Minimal use drivers – those who drive
significantly fewer than
6,200 miles/10,000 km annually –
should have the engine oil changed at
least every 2 years since oil deterio-
rates over time, regardless of use.
The BMW Maintenance System has
been designed as a reliable means of
providing maximum driving and operat-
ing safety – and as cost-effectively for
you as possible.
Please keep in mind that regular main-
tenance is not only necessary for the
safety of your vehicle, but also plays a
significant role in maintaining its resale
value.
Care
You can find everything you need to
know on this topic by consulting the
separate Caring for your vehicle bro-
chure.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models/Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Service interval display
While conventional systems rely on
milage alone to determine when service
is due, the BMW Maintenance System
reflects the actual conditions under
which the vehicle is operated: some
miles are more strenuous than others.
For additional information on required
maintenance intervals and procedures,
please refer to the Service and War-
ranty Information Booklet for US mod-
els, or the Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
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Laws and regulations
California Proposition 65 warning
OBD interface socket
143
California laws require us to state the
following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found in
the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash your hands after hand-
ling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing thoroughly with soap and
water.<
The interface socket for onboard diag-
nostics is located on the left-hand side
of the driver's side, behind a specially
marked cover located beneath the
instrument panel. The cover has the let-
ters OBD on it.
This interface makes it possible to
access data on emissions-related com-
ponents using special equipment.
An illuminated indicator informs
you of the need for service, not
that you need to stop the vehi-
cle. However, the systems should be
checked by your BMW center at the
next opportunity.
If the indicator blinks or flashes, this
indicates a high level of engine misfire.
Reduce speed and contact the nearest
BMW center immediately. Severe
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engine misfiring for even a short period
of time can seriously damage emission
control system components, especially
the catalytic converter.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON warn-
ing lamp for Canadian models.
If the gas cap is not on tight
enough, the OBD system can
detect leaking vapor and the indicator
will light up. If the gas cap is then tight-
ened, the indicator will usually go out
after a short period of time.<
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148 Onboard tool kit
Windshield wiper blades
The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
1. Switch off the engine
2. Fold the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield
3. Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring – see
arrow
Loosen the wing nut to open.
4. Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield
5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
6. Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.
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Lamps and bulbs
149
The lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your vehi-
cle. Therefore, proceed carefully when
handling bulbs. BMW recommends that
you have such work performed by your
BMW center if you are not familiar with
the procedures.
When cleaning the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in
the Caring for your vehicle brochure.<
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn in to the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
Low beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Engine compartment, left side:
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is damaged.<
Before working on the electrical
system, switch off the electrical
accessory you are working on or dis-
connect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
short circuits.
1. Remove the cover of the headlamp
by pressing the tab and lifting the
cover off
2. Pull off the plug
To prevent injuries and damage, com-
ply with any instructions provided by
the bulb manufacturer.<
3. Release the retaining wire
4. Remove and replace the bulb.
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When cleaning the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in
the Caring for your vehicle brochure.<
Xenon lamps*
The service life of these bulbs is very
long and the probability of a failure is
very low, provided that they are not
switched on and off an unusual number
of times. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to con-
tinue driving with great caution using
the fog lamps, provided local traffic
laws do not prohibit this.
High beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Parking lamps
5 watt bulb
Engine compartment, left side:
Engine compartment, left side:
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
xenon lighting system, including bulb-
changing, should be carried out by
technically qualified personnel only.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury.<
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
2. Pull the bulb off and replace it.
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and pro-
tective gloves. Failure to comply with
this precaution could lead to injury if the
bulb is damaged.<
1. Turn the cover to the left and remove
2. Pull off the plug
3. Release the retaining wire
4. Remove and replace the bulb.
Note the letters TOP when putting
the cover in place.<
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151
Front turn signal indicators
Side turn signal indicators
Rear lamps
21 watt bulb
1. Turn the bulb holder with the plug to
the left and remove
1. Press the front edge of the lamp
toward the back with the tip of your
finger and remove
2. Pull off the plug and replace the
entire lamp.
1 Turn signal indicator
2 Backup lamp
21 watt bulb
2. Pull the bulb off and replace it.
3 Tail lamp/brake lamp
When replacing the bulb on the
right, loosen and lift the reservoir
for the headlamp and windshield
washer system if necessary.<
All bulbs in the fender are
The side turn signal indicator is
designed using LED technology. If
faulty, the entire side turn signal indica-
tor must be replaced.<
designed using LED technology.
Please contact your BMW center in
case of a malfunction.<
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Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid:
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip
2. Swing trim panel down – see arrow 1. Center high-mount brake lamp
Unlock bulb holder – see arrow 2 –
LED strip on the rear window.
and remove
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
Please contact your BMW center in
case of a malfunction.
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb
4. Press the bulb holder into place con-
tinuing until you hear it engage
5. Reinstall the trim panel with the clip.
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Changing a wheel
153
Safety precautions in the event of height and reduce its support capacity.
a flat tire or wheel change: Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from engine when the vehicle is supported
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat, sur- by the jack. There is otherwise a risk of
face. Switch on the hazard warning
fatal injury.<
flashers. Turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position and engage the Your BMW is equipped with a space-
steering lock. Shift into 1st or Reverse, saver spare tire designed for temporary
or if you have an automatic transmis-
use in maintaining the vehicle's mobility
sion position the selector lever in Park, in an emergency.
and engage the parking brake.
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area – behind a guardrail, gage compartment completely out,
To remove the space-saver spare
tire, lift the floor panel in the lug-
License plate lamps
5 watt bulb
for example.
refer to page 37.<
1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and
press toward the left to release the
lens
If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is available, set it up on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regula-
tions.
2. Replace the bulb.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface which is not slippery. Avoid
jacking the vehicle on a soft or slippery
support surface – snow, ice, loose
gravel, etc. – as either the vehicle or the
jack could slip sideways.
Position the jack on a firm support sur-
face.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack. They could pre-
vent the jack from extending to its full
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wheel must be changed on a sur-
face with a more severe slope, take
additional precautions to secure
the vehicle from rolling
3. Wheels with full wheel covers*:
reach into the ventilation openings
and pull the cover off
4. Loosen the lug bolts by rotating
half a turn
What you will need
>Space-saver spare tire – next to jack
Loosen the wing nut by hand, remove
the storage shelf and take the wheel
out
>Lug wrench – in the onboard tool kit
on the underside of the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page 148.
In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are through
using them.
>Jack 1
Raise the floor panel in the luggage
compartment, refer to page 37, and
undo the jack.
When you have completed work, fold
the handle back and insert it in its
holder
Procedure
1. Read and comply with the safety
precautions provided on the previ-
ous page
2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it
from rolling:
>Chock 2
Place the chock against the rear
surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If
the vehicle is parked on a down-
ward slope, place the chock
securely in front of the tire. If the
Located behind the jack on the wall
in the luggage compartment. Loosen
the wingnut to remove it
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155
5. Position the jack at the jacking
point closest to the flat tire with the
jack base vertically below the jack-
ing point. The entire surface of the
head of the jack moves into the
square recess of the jacking point –
refer to the detail in the next illus-
tration – when the jack is cranked
6. Continue raising the vehicle up
until the wheel you are changing is
raised from the ground
8. Remove accumulations of mud and 13. Wheels with full wheel covers*:
dirt from the mounting surfaces of
the wheel and hub. Clean the lug
bolts
place the wheel cover with the
valve opening over the valve. Use
both hands to press the cover
securely onto the rim
9. Position the new wheel or the
space-saver spare tire on the hub
and screw at least two lug bolts fin-
ger-tight into opposite bolt holes
10. Screw in the remaining lug bolts.
Screw in all the bolts in a diagonal
pattern
14. Check and correct the tire inflation
pressure at the earliest opportunity.
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor:
After mounting the spare tire or
correcting the tire inflation pres-
sure, reinitialize the system, refer to
page 95.
7. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove 11. Lower the jack and remove it from
the wheel
beneath the vehicle
12. Tighten the lug bolts securely in a
diagonal pattern
Protect valve stems and valves from dirt
using screw-on valve stem caps. Dirty
valve stems frequently lead to slow
pressure loss.
Do not place the full wheel cover
on the space-saver spare tire,
since this could damage the cover.<
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Run Flat tires*
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not
teristics when approaching limit
conditions. These handling characteris-
attempt to raise another vehicle model tics will be even more pronounced if
with it or to raise any other type of load. winter tires are mounted.
To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.
Only one space-saver spare tire
may be mounted at one time.
Mount a wheel and tire of the original
size at the earliest possible opportu-
To ensure continued safety, have the
tightness of the torque bolts checked
with a calibrated lug wrench – torque
specification: 88.5 lb ft/120 Nm – at the nity.<
earliest opportunity.<
When storing a wheel in the spare tire
recess, take care to avoid bending the
threaded rod.
Run Flat tires are labeled on the side-
wall with a circular symbol containing
the letters RSC. Run Flat tires consist of
self-supporting tires and special rims.
The tire reinforcement ensures that
driving remains possible to a restricted
degree in the event of pressure drop or
even if the tire is deflated.
If light-alloy wheels other than original
BMW light-alloy wheels have been
mounted, it may be necessary to use
different lug bolts for those wheels.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced.
When mounting or replacing sum-
mer tires with winter tires, or vice
versa, use Run Flat tires since no spare
wheel is available in the event of a flat.
In this event, BMW recommends con-
sulting your BMW center. Your BMW
center has the information needed for
working with Run Flat tires and is
equipped with the necessary special
tools.<
Driving with the space-saver
spare tire
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 45 mph / 80 km/h.
Be aware that vehicle handling may be
altered. Anticipate, e.g., reduced track-
ing during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changed steering charac-
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Battery
Fuses
157
Driving with a damaged tire
Maintenance
Depending on the cargo load, Run Flat The battery is maintenance-free, that is,
tires allow you to continue driving at a the original electrolyte will normally last
maximum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. If for the service life of the battery under
there is a total loss of tire inflation pres- moderate climatic conditions.
sure, 0 psi/0 kPa, or obvious tire dam-
age, you can determine the distance
you may continue driving based on the
following values:
Please consult your BMW center
whenever you have any questions
concerning the battery.<
>With a light load:
Charging the battery
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 150 miles/250 km
>With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full;
or 4 persons without luggage:
approx. 100 miles/150 km
>With a full load:
When charging the battery in the vehi-
cle, leave the engine off at all times.
Connect the charge cables to the termi-
nals in the engine compartment. For
terminal locations, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 159.
You will find the fuses and information
on their respective allocation in the
glove compartment behind a panel with
two snap clips.
Do not attempt to repair a blown
fuse or replace it with a fuse
having a different color or amperage
rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit over-
load.<
4 persons, luggage compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Disposal
Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your BMW center.
Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Secure
the battery against tilting during trans-
port.<
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 45 mph / 80 km/h. Be
aware that vehicle handling will be
altered when there is a loss in inflation
pressure. Anticipate, e.g., reduced
tracking during braking, longer braking
distances and changed steering char-
acteristics.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
not having damaged Run Flat tires
repaired. In this case, consult your
BMW center.<
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158 Receiving assistance
The BMW Group's Mobile Service
offers you 24-hour assistance in the
event of a breakdown, even on week-
ends and holidays.
If the indicator lamp is flashing but you
cannot hear the emergency call center,
you may still be heard by the emer-
gency call center.
The telephone numbers of the Mobile
Service control center in your country
are listed in the BMW Dealer Directory.
For technical reasons, the emer-
gency call function cannot be
guaranteed in certain unfavorable con-
ditions.<
If your vehicle has the necessary equip-
ment, you can contact the Mobile Ser-
vice or issue an emergency call using
buttons in the interior rearview mirror.
If certain requirements are met, an
emergency call is automatically initiated
after a serious accident. The automatic
emergency call will not be hindered by
pressing the button.
When an emergency call is initiated, a
telephone connection is established
with the general emergency call center.
Fold down the cover.
1 Emergency call
2 Mobile Service
In vehicles with activated BMW Assist
function, a telephone connection is set
up to the BMW Assist emergency call
center. If the current location of your
vehicle can be determined, this location
is transmitted to the BMW Assist emer-
gency call center.
Mobile Service*
To establish contact with the BMW
Group's Mobile Service:
Requirements for initiating an emer-
gency call or contacting Mobile Service:
>The car phone is registered with a
mobile network
>The emergency call system is opera-
tional.
Press button 2 for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp above the buttons
lights up. As soon as a telephone con-
nection has been set up with the Mobile
Service, the indicator lamp flashes.
Initiating an emergency call*
Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds.
Depending on the country you are in,
your vehicle's current location will also
be transmitted if your vehicle is
equipped with an activated BMW Assist
function.
The indicator lamp above the buttons
lights up. As soon as a telephone con-
nection has been set up to the main
emergency call center, the indicator
lamp flashes.
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159
When your battery is discharged you
can use two jumper cables to start your
vehicle with power from the battery in a
second vehicle. You can also use the
same method to help start another
vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated handles on the terminal
clamps.
2. Connect one terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the battery or to an auxil-
iary jump-starting terminal of the
support vehicle
3. Connect the second terminal clamp
of the plus/+ jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to
an auxiliary jump-starting terminal of
the vehicle to be started
4. Your BMW is equipped with a special
nut – see arrow 2 – to serve as the
ground or negatvie terminal.
Do not touch high-voltage wiring
and cables on a running engine.
Contact with components carrying high
voltage can be harmful or fatal. Care-
fully observe the following instructions
to avoid personal injury and/or damage
to one or both vehicles.<
Connecting the jumper cables
Attach a terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the support vehicle's bat-
tery or to a suitable ground on its
engine or bodywork
Always adhere to this sequence
when connecting jumper cables;
failure to observe this procedure can
lead to sparks at the battery terminals
and pose an injury hazard.<
Preparations
5. Attach the second terminal clamp of
the minus/– jumper cable to the neg-
ative terminal of the battery or to a
suitable ground on the engine or
bodywork of the vehicle to be
started.
1. Check whether the battery of the
support vehicle has 12 volts and
approximately the same capacity –
measured in Ah. This information is
provided on the battery
The auxiliary jump-starting terminal
located in your BMW's engine compart-
ment acts as the positive battery termi-
nal. Refer to the engine compartment
2. Stop the engine of the support vehi- overview on page, 136. The cover of
cle
this auxiliary terminal is marked with
a +.
Starting the engine
3. Switch off all electrical components
in both vehicles.
1. Start the engine of the support vehi-
cle and let it run for several minutes
at a slightly elevated engine idle
speed
1. Open the cover of the BMW auxiliary
jump-starting terminal. Do so by pull-
ing the tab – see arrow 1
Make absolutely certain that there
is no contact between the body-
work of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a short circuit hazard.<
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Towing the vehicle
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle
as usual.
Always comply with all applicable
towing laws and regulations.<
If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge
3. Allow the engines to run for several
minutes
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in
reverse sequence.
Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery checked and
recharged by your BMW center.
Towing with a commercial tow
truck
>Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier
>Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment.
Do not use spray starter fluids to
start the engine.<
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, possibly lead-
ing to accidents.<
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161
Towing the vehicle with the front
axle raised
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
1. Towing speed: maximum 45 mph /
70 km/h
2. Towing distance: maximum
90 miles/150 km.
Vehicles with sequential manual gear-
box SMG:
While the ignition is on, move the selec-
tor lever to position N, then turn off the
ignition.
Access to tow sockets
Rear:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.
Front:
Towing eyelet
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.
The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in
the onboard tool kit; be sure that it
remains in the vehicle at all times. It can
be attached at the front or rear of the
vehicle. It should not be used to pull a
vehicle out of deep snow, mud, sand,
etc.
Use only the towing eyelet sup-
plied with the vehicle and screw it
in firmly until it stops. Use the towing
eyelet for towing on paved roads only. If
you do not follow these instructions, the
towing eyelet could be torn out and
vehicle damage could occur.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, possibly lead-
ing to accidents.<
Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations.
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Avoid staggered towing and be
careful that the towing strap is
taut before starting to drive the vehicle
doing the towing.<
Use only a nylon towing strap to tow
the vehicle, since the inherent resil-
ience of this material helps protect both
vehicles from sudden jerking move-
ments.
The towed vehicle should always
be the lighter of the two vehicles.
If this is not the case, it will not be pos-
sible to control vehicle handling.<
Tow-starting
For instructions on jump-starting, refer
to page 159.
Never attempt to use your vehicle to
push another car, since damage to the
energy-absorbing bumpers could
result.
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325Ci
330Ci
3
Displacement
Number of cylinders
cu in/cm
152.2/2,494
6
181.8/2,979
6
Maximum power output
at engine speed
hp
rpm
184
6,000
225
5,900
Maximum torque
at engine speed
lb ft/Nm
rpm
175/237
3,500
214/290
3,500
Compression ratio
ε
10.5
10.2
Stroke
Bore
in/mm
in/mm
2.95/75
3.31/84
3.53/89.6
3.31/84
Fuel mixture preparation
Digital electronic engine-management system (DME)
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325Ci
330Ci
Curb weight
with manual transmission/SMG
with automatic transmission
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
3,560/1,615
3,627/1,645
3,616/1,640
3,704/1,675
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission/SMG
with automatic transmission
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
4,442/2,015
4,509/2,045
4,497/2,040
4,575/2,075
Approved front axle load
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
2,083/945
2,546/1,155
165/75
2,094/950
2,579/1,170
165/75
Approved rear axle load
Approved maximum roof load for the hardtop
Luggage compartment capacity
with the convertible top compartment raised
cu ft/l
cu ft/l
9.2/260
10.6/300
9.2/260
10.6/300
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded.
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Capacities
169
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve
gal./liters
gal./liters
approx. 16.6/63
approx. 2.1/8
Fuel specification, refer to
page 25
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoir
Specifications, refer to
page 138
quarts/liters
quarts/liters
approx. 5.6/5.3
approx. 6.9/6.5
Engine oil and filter change
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications, refer to page 138
Manual and automatic transmission and differential
–
required
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A
Air supply
Armrest 114
Steptronic 79
interlock 71
selector lever lock 79
shiftlock 79
Automatic windshield
washer, refer to Rain sen-
sor 83
ABS Antilock Brake
System 125
air conditioning 104
control 108
Airbags 61
deactivating 64
indicator lamp 18, 63
sitting safely 52
Airing out, refer to Ventila-
AKI, refer to Fuel specifica-
tions 25
Artificial leather, refer to the
brochure
Ashtray
front 115
indicator lamp 19
Acceleration assistant 78
Accessories, refer to For
your own safety 5
Accident, refer to Emer-
gency call 158
Activated-charcoal filter 110
Adaptive headlights 98
Adding brake fluid 141
Additional sources of infor-
mation 4
rear 116
Assistant systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 93
AUC Automatic recircu-
AUTO program, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 91
Average speed 91
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39
Air conditioning 102
Air conditioning mode 104
automatic climate
control 108
Alarm system 38
alarms 39
Winter tires 132
Antifreeze 140
coolant 140
washer fluid 138
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 125
indicator lamp 19
Anti-theft system 30
Anti-theft warning system,
refer to Alarm system 38
Approved axle loads, refer
to Weights 168
distribution 108
air distribution 108
air supply 108
cruise control 84
headlamp control 97
Automatic car wash, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 168
Air distribution
Backrest
unlock 55
air conditioning 104
automatic climate
control 108
Air distribution,
individual 108
Backrest, refer to Seat
adjustment 53
Backup lamps 74
bulb replacement 151
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit 23
Automatic climate
control 106
Air outlets, refer to Ventila-
tion 102, 106
Automatic curb monitor 58
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror 60
Automatic recirculated-air
control (AUC) 109
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 25, 129
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode
104, 109
Bar, towing 161
Approved gross weight,
refer to Weights 168
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173
Battery 157
charge 157
disposal 157
Brake lights
Car battery 157
Center high-mount brake
lamp
bulb replacement 152
button 34
brake force display 96
Brake pads 126
Car care, refer to the Caring
Car radio, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio
Car telephone
indicator lamp 18
jump-starting 159
remote control 30, 31
Battery charge current 18
Belts, refer to Safety
belts 56
Beverage holders 115
Blower
air conditioning 104
automatic climate
control 108
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oils 139
BMW Maintenance
System 142
BMW sports seat 53
Bore, refer to Engine
data 166
Bottle holders, see Bever-
age holders 115
Brake fluid 141
indicator lamp 18, 141
level 141
breaking in 124
passenger
disc brakes 126
indicator lamp 19
Brake rotors
brake system 126
breaking in 124
Brake wear warning
indicator lamp 19
Brakes
ABS 125
breaking in 124
18, 19
parking brake 73
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 149
Bulb, replacing 149
Buttons in steering wheel 22
compartment 34
Changing a wheel 153
Charge indicator lamp 18
Check Control 88
Check Gas Cap
preparation 115
Car telephone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner, con-
necting 116
Car wash, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
trol 125
indicator lamp 19
Child seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems 64
Child-restraint mounting
system (LATCH) 66
Child-restraint system 64
Chock 154
Cigarette lighter 115
Cigarette lighter socket 116
Cleaning chrome parts, refer
to the Caring for your vehi-
cle brochure
Cleaning light alloy wheels,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
warning lamp 19
CD changer, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
CD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Cellular phone 115
Brake force display 96
Brake hydraulic system 126
Brake lamps
bulb replacement 151
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 88
C
Cleaning position, convert-
ible top 45, 50
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
California Proposition
65 warning 143
Can holders, see Beverage
holders 115
Center armrest
front 114
Capacities 169
Cleaning windshield 84
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Clock 89
Connecting a vacuum
lighter 116
Consumption
display 86
Consumption, refer to Aver-
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 14
Convenience operation
from outside 33
windows 32
Convertible top
cleaning position 45, 50
emergency 48
electrical fault 48
remote control 31
Convertible top activation
fully automatic top 46
manual top 41
Copyright 4
(CBC) 125
to Defrosting windows
105, 108
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning 105
automatic climate
control 108
Defrosting windows
105, 108
to Defrosting windows
105, 108
Demisting windows
air conditioning 105
automatic climate
control 108
Determining the maximum
load 118
Differential
12-/24-hour mode 89
setting, refer also to the
Radio/Onboard Computer
Closing
from inside 34
from outside 31
Clothes hooks 125
Clutch
breaking in 124
warning lamp 19
Correct tires 132
Cruise control 84
Cup holders, see Beverage
holders 115
Curb weight, refer to
Cockpit 14
Current consumption, refer
Adaptive headlights 98
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 166
Code, refer to the Owner's
Computer
Coin box 115
Cold start, refer to Starting
the engine 71
Compact disc operation,
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 14
Data
breaking in 124
Digital clock 89
Compartments 114
Compression ratio, refer to
Engine data 166
Convertible top compart-
ment panel 37
Coolant 140
indicator lamp 19, 87
level 140
temperature gauge 87
Coolant water, refer to Cool- DBC Dynamic Brake Control
ant 140
Cooling, refer to Tempera-
ture 104, 108
capacities 169
dimensions 167
engine 166
technical 166
weights 168
Daytime driving lamps 97
Dimensions 167
Dipstick, engine oil 138
Disc brakes 126
Displacement, refer to
Engine data 166
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 98
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 16
Computer 90
Condensation, refer to Air
conditioning mode
104, 108
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 70
19, 125
Deep water, refer to Water
on roadways 125
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175
Disposal
oil 139
vehicle battery 157
(PDC) 92
Door key 30
Door lock 33
Doors
emergency operation 33
Draft-free ventilation
105, 109
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 97
Driving notes 125
tioning mode 104, 108
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 93
indicator lamp 19, 93
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 93
indicator lamp 19, 93
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 19, 125
E
Engine
breaking in 124
data 166
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 86, 166
Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 86
the rear 55
Electric power windows 40
ure 157
automatic transmission
door lock 33
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 93
Exterior mirrors 59
starting 71
switching off 73
Engine compartment 136
Engine coolant 140
adding 140
Engine oil
adding 139
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 139
capacity 169
consumption 138
quality 139
specified oils 139
viscosity 139
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
lid 35
Eyelets, towing 161
Emergency call 158
closing the convertible
top 48
F
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39
Fasten safety belts
warning lamp 18, 56
Fault displays 88
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir 169
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 23
First-aid kit 23
Flashlight 111
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
doors 33
driver's door 33
Engine oil level 19
check 138
fuel filler door 24
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
35, 36
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 86
Energy control 86
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 139
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 166
Engine speed 86, 166
Entering the rear 55
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 93
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 93
indicator lamp 19, 93
flashlight 111
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Flat tire 153
Heated rear window
air conditioning 104
automatic climate
control 109
Heated seats 58
rear window 104, 109
seats 58
Heating and ventilation
102, 106
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo
loading 119
Height adjustment
seats 53
steering wheel 59
Height, refer to
Dimensions 167
High beams 82, 83, 99
bulb replacement 150
headlamp flasher 99
indicator lamp 21
Holder for beverages 115
Hood release 134
Horn 14
Flat Tire Monitor 94
space-saver spare tire 153
Flat Tire Monitor 94
indicator lamp 18, 19, 95
Flat tire, refer to Tire condi-
tion 129
Fluid reservoir for washer
systems 138
Fog lamps 99
indicator lamp 20
Follow me home lamps 97
Footbrake, refer to General
driving notes 125
Front airbags 61
Front fog lamps 99
Front seat adjustment 53
Fuel
Fuel reserve indicator, refer
Fully-automatic convertible
Glove compartment 111
Grills, refer to Ventilation
102, 106
Gross weight, refer to
activation 46
convenience operation
32, 33
opening, closing 47
remote control 32
Fuses 157
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 73
Hardtop 127
Hardtop preparation 127
Hazard warning flashers 14
cleaning headlamps 84
washer fluid 138, 169
G
tion 91
display 87
quality 25
volume 169
Fuel consumption
display 91
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec- Headlamp control, auto-
ifications 25
matic 97
Gear indicator 77, 81
Gear lever
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 79
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 75
Headlamp flasher 99
indicator lamp 21
Headlamps
bulb replacement 149
care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Heated mirrors 59
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 87
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 86
Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 87
Hub cap 154
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 125
Hydraulic system
brakes 126
Gearbox
manual transmission 74
Gearshift lever
manual transmission 74
Hydroplaning 125
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I
INSPECTION 88
Keys 30
with remote control 30
Kickdown 76, 80
Load, refer to Cargo
loading 118
Loading
Ice warning 90
Ignition 71
Ignition key 30
positions 71
Ignition lock 71
Imprint 4
Indicator lamps 18
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 18
Integrated universal remote
control 112
diagnostics (OBD) 143
Interior lamps 100
remote control 32
Interior motion sensor 38
switching off 32, 39
Interior rearview mirror 60
feature 60
vehicle 118
L
Lock buttons on doors, refer
to Locking 34
Lock, steering wheel 71
Locking
Lamp defect 149
Lamps and bulbs 149
Lashing down loads, refer to
Cargo loading 118
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing cargo 120
Lashing fittings, refer to
Securing cargo 120
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system 66
brochure
from inside 34
alarm system 39
brakes 18, 19
Check Gas Cap 19
coolant 19, 87
DSC 19
Fasten safety belts 18
Flat Tire Monitor
18, 19, 95
from outside 31, 33
Locking and unlocking
doors
from inside 34
Low beams 97
automatic 97
bulb replacement 149
indicator lamp, defective
lamp 88
ment 104, 108
Interlock, refer to Steering
wheel lock 71
fog lamps 20
reserve 87
diodes 100
Intermittent
rollover protection
system 19
mode, wipers 83
Interval
Length, refer to
Dimensions 167
Lug bolts
key 154
Service Engine Soon 19
Individual air distribution 108
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 70
Inflation pressure monitor-
ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni-
tor 94
display, service 88
License plate lamp
bulb replacement 153
Light switch 97
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) 100
torque 154
J
Jack 153
Jacking points 154
Jump-starting 159
Lighter 115
LIGHTS ON warning 97
Lights, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 97
K
Inflation pressure, tires
25, 129
Key Memory 70
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Luggage compartment
capacity 168
emergency operation,
refer to Manual
operation 35
enlarge volume 37
floor panel 37
M
Microfilter
air conditioning 105
automatic climate
control 110
Microphone, refer to Cellular
phone 115
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirrors 59
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation
102, 106
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
the vehicle 161
Maintenance 88, 142
Making telephone calls,
Owner's Manual
O
Malfunction
Odometer 86
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 139
capacity 169
lid 35
convertible top 48
door lock 33
opening from outside 35
opening, remote
control 32
opening/closing, refer
to Luggage compartment
lid 35
remote control 32
volume 168
emergency operation 35
emergency release 36
indicator lamp 88
opening from inside the
vehicle 35
opening from outside 35
remote control 32
securing separately 35
unlocking manually 35
Luggage compartment light-
ing 35
fuel filler door 24
Malfunction displays 88
Manual convertible top 41
closing 44
heated 59
dipstick 138
quality 139
opening 42
Mobile Service 158
Modifications, technical,
refer to For your own
safety 5
wheel 22
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 82, 83
specified engine oils 139
viscosity 139
Oil change intervals, refer
to Service interval
display 142
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption 138
Oil dipstick 138
Manual operation
door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 24
luggage compartment
lid 35
power convertible top 48
Manual transmission 74
Master keys 30
MC operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 57
N
Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 54
Nets 114
Oil filter change 169
Oil level
checking 138
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 121
Lumbar support 54
indicator lamp 18
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Reclining seat, refer to Seat
Oil pressure
Parking brake 73
R
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 88
Oil types 139
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 157
Parking lamps 97
bulb replacement 150
beams 97
Passenger-side exterior mir- Range 91
ror tilt function 58
PDC Park Distance
Control 92
Plastic, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
Radio remote control key,
remote control 30
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 83
adjustment 53
Refueling 24
fuel filler door 24
Releasing
hood 134
Remaining distance to ser-
vice 88
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 91
Remote control 31
garage door opener 112
luggage compartment
lid 32
Onboard computer 90
Onboard computer, refer to
the Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 148
Opening and closing
from outside 31
from the inside 34
via the door lock 33
via the remote control 31
Outlets, ventilation 102, 106
Outside temperature dis-
play 90
Reading lamps
front 100
rear 100
lamp 88
air conditioning 104
control 109
Rear-entry assist 55
Rearview mirror 59
Receiving assistance 158
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioning 104
automatic climate
control 109
malfunction 32
Microfilter 105
Replacing lamps, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 149
Replacing tires 130
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systems
for children 64
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 56
Reverse
ter 110
Power output, refer to
Engine data 166
Power seat 53
Power socket, cigarette
lighter 116
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 94
Pressure, tires 25, 129
Protective function
changing unit of
measure 90
P
Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Panic mode, trigger
alarm 32
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 92
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 92
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 79
SMG gearbox 76
Reverse gear
electric power windows 41 Recirculating the air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode
104, 109
manual transmission 74
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Rollover protection
system 68
indicator lamp 19
lowering 68
Roof load capacity 168
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 121
Rope, refer to Towing the
vehicle 161
Seat heating 58
Specified oils 139
Speed gauge, refer to
Speedometer 16
Speedometer 16
SPORT button 78
Sport program
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 80
Sports seat 53
Stability control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 93
Seats 53
Securing cargo 120
Securing child-restraint sys-
tem 66
Securing the vehicle
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Selector lever
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 76
Shiftlock 75
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 79
Side airbags 61
Run Flat tires 131, 156
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 151
Sitting safely
S
Safe seating position 52
ment 56
Safety belts 56
seat-integrated safety belt
system 55
sitting safely 52
warning lamp 18
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake
System 125
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 93
automatic transmission 79
box SMG 75
Shiftlock 75, 79
automatic transmission 79 SMG sequential manual
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG 75
indicator lamp 19
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 142
Service Engine Soon
warning lamp 19
Service interval display
88, 142
Shift paddles 76
with airbags 52
with safety belts 52
Size 167
Ski bag 117
Wind deflector 50
Standing lamps 99
Starting difficulties
jump-starting 159
temperature 71
Starting the engine 71
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 71
Status of the Owner's Man-
ual 5
Steering wheel lock 71
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steptronic, refer to Manual
operation 80
gearbox 75
indicator lamp 19
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 115
Snow chains 133
SOS, refer to Emergency
call 158
Space-saver spare tire
changing a wheel 153
Spare key 30
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 148
Seat adjustment 53
BMW sports seat 53
power 53
Storage compartments 114
Storage nets 114
Storing seat positions,
refer to Seat and mirror
memory 57
Spare tire 153
Spare wheel 156
Special oils 139
Seat belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 56
Storing tires 132
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Track width, refer to Dimen-
sions 167
Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 79
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 75
Transmission lock, refer to P
Park 79
Stroke, refer to Engine
data 166
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 90
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 94
Tires
age 131
breaking in 124
changing 153
Temperature
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 14
Switching off
engine 73
air conditioning 104
automatic climate
control 108
Temperature adjustment
104, 108
vehicle 73
damage 129
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 139
Temperature display
engine coolant 87
ice warning 90
outside temperature 90
Temperature layering
105, 109
control 84
ing 53
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center high-mount brake
lamp 152
Three-point safety belt 56
Tilt alarm sensor 32
remote control 32
switching off 32, 39
Tilting passenger-side exte-
rior mirror 58
flat 153
inflation pressure 25, 129
replacing 130
size, refer to Wheel and
storing 132
Transmission malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 81
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 77
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing
cargo 120
Transporting children
safely 64
Trap protection
electric power windows 41
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 129
Tread depth, tires 129
Tread wear indicator in the
tires, refer to Tire tread –
tire damage 129
T
Tachometer 86
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 151
lamps 151
tank capacity 169
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel
gauge 87
Technical data 166
Technical modifications 5
Technical modifications,
refer to For your own
safety 5
Telephone hookup 115
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
tread 129
tread wear indicator,
damage 129
winter tires 132
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 148
Torque
engine 166
lug bolts 154
Tow sockets for towing eye-
let 161
Towing bar 161
Towing eyelet 161
Towing rope 161
Towing the vehicle 161
Trip distance recorder, refer
to Trip odometer 86
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer 86
Time 89
Trip odometer 86
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Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid 35
Trunk lighting, refer to Lug-
gage compartment light-
ing 35
Unlocking
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33
Warning lamp 'Fasten safety
belts' 18
Warning messages 88
Booklet 142
convenience operation
32, 33
power 40
remote control 31, 32
V
Turn signal indicator 82, 83
bulb replacement 151
indicator lamp 20
Turn signal indicator, side
bulb replacement 151
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 167
TV function, refer to the
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer
Valve
screw caps 154
Vehicle
battery 157
break-in procedures 124
dimensions 167
loading 118
nozzles 84
Washer fluid
adding 138, 169
Windshield washer reservoir
volume, see
Washer fluid reservoir 138
volume 138
Capacities 169
Winter tires 132
Washer jets, refer to Wind-
washer fluid 138
storing 132
starting 71
Wiper blades, replacing 148
Work in the engine compart-
ment 134
switching off 73
washing, refer to the Car-
ing for your vehicle bro-
chure 83
Ashtray 115
Wrench, refer to Onboard
tool kit 148
U
Underbody protection, refer
to the Caring for your vehi- Vehicle Memory 70
weight 168
water 125
X
cle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 131
Units
average fuel
consumption 91
temperature 90
Universal garage door con-
trol, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control 112
Vehicle weight 168
Ventilation 102, 106
draft-free 105, 109
Voice Input System 22
Voice recognition, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Volume
luggage compartment 168 Width, refer to
Dimensions 167
W
Weights 168
Wheel and tire
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement 150
combinations 132
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen-
sions 167
Wheels and tires 132
Wheelslip control DSC 93
Wind deflector 50
Window condensation
removing 105, 108
Warning and indicator
lamps 18
Universal remote
control 112
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Refueling
To ensure that you always have conve-
nient access to all essential information
when you stop for fuel, we recommend
that you fill out the adjoining chart by
entering the data that apply to your
vehicle. Consult the index for individual
specifications.
Fuel
Designation
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Engine oil
Quality
The oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
Tire inflation pressure
Summer tires
Front Rear
Winter tires
Front Rear
Up to 2 persons
4 persons plus luggage
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