BMW Automobile Part No 01 41 0 157 628 User Manual

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We are pleased you have decided on a BMW M3.  
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and  
security when you drive it. Therefore, we have one request:  
Read the information contained in this Owner's Manual before driving your new  
BMW M3 for the first time. It contains important information on vehicle operation  
that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your  
BMW M3. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure  
operating and traffic safety as well as the best possible value retention of your vehi-  
cle. For more detailed information refer to the supplemental manuals.  
BMW M also makes decisive contributions toward greater safety in traffic through  
its BMW driver training.  
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.  
BMW M  
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4 Notes  
About this Owner's Manual  
Additional sources of information Symbols used  
We have made every effort to ensure  
Should you have any further questions,  
Indicates precautions that must  
that you are able to find what you need your BMW center will be glad to assist  
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 certain  
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.  
at any time.  
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.  
Refers to measures that can be  
taken to help protect the environ-  
ment.  
Marks the end of a specific item of  
information.  
Indicates special equipment, coun-  
try-specific equipment and optional  
extras when available.  
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory,  
refer to page 60. Identifies func-  
tions that can be specifically adapted  
for a particular key or vehicle. These  
settings can be performed either by  
yourself or by your BMW center.<  
© 2003 BMW M GmbH  
Munich, Germany  
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the  
written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich.  
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Notes  
5
Your individual vehicle  
On purchasing your BMW, you have  
decided in favor of a model with individ- ongoing development that is conceived  
ualized equipment and features. This to ensure that our vehicles continue to  
Owner's Manual will describe all of the embody the highest quality and safety  
Status at time of printing  
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,  
For your own safety  
Fuels  
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels  
containing up to and including  
equipment that the BMW M3 has to  
offer you.  
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.  
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 envi-  
ronmental 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 such  
as a car radio or telephone, that is not  
described in this Owner's Manual, we  
have enclosed Supplementary Owner's  
Manuals. We ask you to read these  
manuals as well.  
Failure to comply with these recom-  
mendations may result in unscheduled  
maintenance.  
Obey pertinent safety rules when you  
are handling gasoline.<  
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6 Notes  
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  
damages resulting from installation of  
parts and accessories not approved by  
BMW.  
BMW cannot test every product made  
by other manufacturers to verify if 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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Notes  
7
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  
Reporting safety defects 7  
Luggage compartment 37  
Electric power windows 40  
To adjust:  
Safe seating position 43  
Seats 44  
Manual seat adjustment 44  
Power seat adjustment* 45  
Head restraints 46  
Entering the rear 47  
Safety belts 47  
Seat and mirror memory* 49  
Seat heating* 50  
Steering wheel 51  
Mirrors 51  
Passenger safety systems:  
Airbags 53  
Transporting children safely 56  
Vehicle Memory, Key  
Memory 60  
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Driving:  
Ignition lock 62  
Starting the engine and driving  
off 63  
Switching off the engine 65  
Parking brake 65  
Technology for safety and  
driving convenience:  
Park Distance Control (PDC)* 82  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) 83  
Loading and transporting:  
Through-loading system 102  
Ski bag* 103  
Cargo loading 104  
Roof-mounted luggage  
rack* 106  
Flat Tire Monitor 84  
Manual transmission 66  
Sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic* 67  
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp  
flasher 72  
Washer/wiper system/Rain  
sensor* 73  
Cruise control 74  
M Engine dynamics control 87  
Brake force display 87  
Lamps:  
Parking lamps/Low beams 88  
Instrument lighting 89  
High beams/Standing lamps 89  
Fog lamps 90  
Interior lamps 90  
Everything under control:  
Odometer 76  
Tachometer 76  
Engine oil temperature 76  
Fuel gauge 77  
Controlling the climate for  
pleasant driving:  
Automatic climate control 92  
Roller sun blind* 96  
Engine coolant temperature  
gauge 77  
Service interval display 78  
Check Control 78  
Clock 79  
Interior conveniences:  
Premium sound system* 97  
Glove compartment 97  
Storage compartments 98  
Cellular phone* 99  
Computer 80  
Ashtray, front* 100  
Ashtray, rear* 100  
Clothes hooks 101  
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Special operating instructions:  
Replacement procedures:  
Onboard tool kit 132  
Windshield wiper blades 132  
Lamps and bulbs 133  
Repairing a flat tire 136  
Engine data 150  
Dimensions 151  
Weights 152  
Break-in procedures 110  
General driving notes 111  
Antilock Brake System  
(ABS) 112  
Capacities 153  
Brake system 112  
Fuses 141  
Wheels and tires:  
Tire inflation pressure 114  
Tire condition 114  
Tire replacement 115  
Wheel and tire  
Giving and receiving  
assistance:  
Receiving assistance 142  
Jump-starting 143  
Towing the vehicle 144  
combinations 117  
Winter tires 118  
Snow chains* 118  
In the engine compartment:  
Hood 119  
Engine compartment  
essentials 120  
Washer fluids 122  
Engine oil 122  
Coolant 124  
Brake fluid 125  
Maintenance:  
The BMW Maintenance  
System 126  
Laws and regulations:  
California Proposition 65  
warning 128  
OBD interface socket 128  
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Everything from A to Z 156  
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Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Technical data  
Index  
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14 Cockpit  
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Cockpit  
15  
1 Parking lamps/Low beams 88  
2 >Turn signal indicators 72  
>Standing lamps 89  
>High beams 89  
>Headlamp flasher 72  
>Computer 80  
3 Washer/wiper system/Rain  
sensor 73  
4 Hazard warning flashers  
5 Rear window defroster 95  
6 >Initiating an emergency call 142  
>Mobile Service 142  
7 Central locking system 30  
8 Adjusting the steering wheel 51  
9 Horn: the entire surface  
10 Fog lamps 90  
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16 Instrument cluster  
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Instrument cluster  
17  
1 Fuel gauge 77  
2 Turn signal indicators 20  
3 Speedometer  
4 Indicator and warning  
lamps 18 to 21  
5 Tachometer and engine oil temper-  
ature gauge 76  
6 Engine coolant temperature  
gauge 77  
7 Indicator and warning  
lamps 18 to 21  
8 Control button for  
>Clock 79  
>Unit of measure of outside tem-  
perature display 80  
9 Display for sequential M gearbox  
with Drivelogic 68  
10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability  
Control (DSC) 83  
11 Display for  
>Trip odometer/Odometer 76  
>Clock 79  
>Service interval 78  
>Computer 80  
12 Check Control 78  
13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 76  
14 Indicator and warning  
lamps 18 to 21  
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18 Indicator and warning lamps  
Engine oil pressure ●  
An alarm sounds at the same  
time. Stop vehicle immediately  
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 starting  
off. For additional information: refer to  
page 65  
and switch off engine. Check the  
engine oil level and top up as required.  
If the oil level is correct: please contact  
the nearest BMW center.  
If a fault should occur in one of these  
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 to this below.  
Brake warning lamp for Cana-  
dian models.  
Do not continue driving, as the  
engine could sustain serious dam-  
age from inadequate lubrication.<  
Please fasten safety belts ●  
Comes on together with an  
acoustic signal until the safety  
belts are fastened.  
For additional information on safety  
belts: refer to page 47  
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. There is a malfunction  
of the alternator drive belt or in the  
charging circuit of the alternator. Please  
contact the nearest BMW center.  
Airbags ●  
For additional information: refer to  
page 84  
Please have the system  
inspected at your BMW center.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 53  
Brake warning lamp ●  
If the lamp comes on when the  
parking brake is not engaged:  
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.<  
check the brake fluid level. Before driv-  
ing further, be sure to comply with the  
instructions on pages 112 and 125.  
Brake warning lamp for Cana-  
dian models.  
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Indicator and warning lamps  
19  
Engine oil level  
Red and yellow: continue driving Orange: consult the nearest BMW  
Comes on after the engine has  
been shut off and is accompa-  
nied by an alarm: add engine oil at your  
earliest opportunity, such as when you  
stop to refuel.  
cautiously  
center  
The brake warning lamp lights  
Sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic  
If the indicator lamp fails to go  
up together with the yellow indi-  
cator lamps for ABS and  
DSC:  
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC  
control system has failed. Con- this indicates a malfunction in the sys-  
out after the engine has been started,  
or if it comes on during normal driving:  
For additional information: refer to  
page 122  
Brake pads ●  
tinue to drive; drive cautiously  
and defensively and avoid full  
brake applications. Please have the  
system checked by your BMW center  
as soon as possible.  
center.  
Indicator lamp flashes: a system over-  
load has occurred.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 71  
Have the brake pads checked.  
For additional information: refer  
to page 112  
Flat Tire Monitor ●  
For additional information: refer to  
pages 83, 112  
The Flat Tire Monitor has been  
deactivated, either at the button  
or in response to a system malfunction.  
In the event of a malfunction, have the  
system checked by your BMW center.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 84  
Yellow: check as soon as possible  
ABS, CBC and DSC indicator  
and warning lamps for Canadian  
models.  
Engine oil level  
Comes on while driving and is  
accompanied by an alarm: the  
engine oil level has fallen to the abso-  
lute minimum; refill as soon as possible.  
Do not drive more than 30 miles/50 km  
before refilling.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 122  
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20 Indicator and warning lamps  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) ●  
The indicator lamp flashes and  
Add washer fluid  
The washer fluid is too low. Top  
off the fluid at the earliest  
Add coolant  
Coolant level too low, top up as  
soon as possible.  
an acoustic signal sounds: the system  
is active and governs drive and braking For additional information: refer to  
opportunity.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 124  
force.  
page 122  
CHECK GAS CAP* ●  
This indicator lamp comes on  
missing.  
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after  
comes on during normal driving and  
stays on:  
DSC has been deactivated, either at the  
button or in response to a system mal-  
function.  
In the event of a malfunction, have the  
system checked by your nearest BMW  
center.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 83  
SERVICE ENGINE SOON ●  
If the indicator lamp comes on  
either continuously or intermit-  
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis- Close the gas cap tightly: refer to  
sions-related electronic systems.  
Although the vehicle remains opera-  
tional, you should have the systems  
checked by your BMW center at the  
earliest possible opportunity.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 128  
page 24  
Green: for your information  
Turn signal indicator  
Flashes when turn signals are  
on. Rapid flashing: indicates a  
system malfunction.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 72  
Service Engine Soon indicator  
lamp for Canadian models.  
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) ●  
Malfunction in DBC system.  
Conventional braking efficiency  
is available and unrestricted.  
Have the system checked and repaired  
at your BMW center as soon as possi-  
ble.  
Cruise control  
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.  
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 74  
For additional information: refer to  
page 112  
Front fog lamps  
Lights up whenever the fog  
lamps are on.  
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)  
warning lamp for Canadian  
models.  
For additional information: refer to  
page 90  
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Indicator and warning lamps  
21  
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 72, 89  
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22 Buttons in steering wheel  
These buttons let you operate the fol-  
lowing functions quickly and without  
being distracted from traffic conditions:  
Forward  
Cruise control: store and accelerate +  
or decelerate and store –.  
>Radio  
>Selected radio functions  
>The cruise control  
>Selected telephone functions*  
Press briefly: next station in station  
memory  
Extended pressure: station search  
>CD  
Press briefly: jump to next track  
Extended pressure: search function  
in track  
>The voice recognition system*.  
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-  
tivate.  
The controls are active only when  
the corresponding systems and  
accessories are switched on.<  
>Cassette  
Press briefly: jump to next track or  
stop fast forward  
Press briefly:  
Extended pressure: fast forward  
>Phone  
Scan personal phone book.  
Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter-  
minate call.  
Extended pressure:  
Activate and deactivate voice entry.  
Rewind: same functions as forward.  
Volume.  
Switch between phone, radio, cassette  
and CD.  
Cruise control: select a stored setting.  
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Hazard warning triangle*  
First-aid kit*  
23  
The hazard warning triangle is stored in  
a storage case on the left side of the  
luggage compartment.  
The first-aid kit is located under the  
front passenger's seat.  
To open: pull the handle and fold the  
cover down.  
Always observe all legal regula-  
tions requiring a warning triangle  
to be carried in the vehicle.<  
To fasten: fold the cover up and press it  
until the tab engages.  
Several of the items contained in  
the first-aid kit have a limited ser-  
vice life. For this reason, check the  
expiration dates of each of the items  
regularly, and replace any with passed  
dates. You can acquire replacements in  
any drugstore or pharmacy.  
Always observe all legal regulations  
requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in  
the vehicle.<  
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24 Refueling  
When handling fuels, comply with  
all of the applicable safety precau-  
tions posted at the service station.  
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  
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you  
can unlock the fuel filler door manually:  
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol  
on the right trim panel of the luggage  
compartment.  
>results in premature pump shutoff  
>and will reduce the effect 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  
Use unleaded gasoline  
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.<  
The engine uses lead-free gasoline  
only.  
Required fuel:  
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,  
min. 91 AKI  
AKI = Anti Knock Index  
Fuel tank capacity  
>Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which  
>approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve  
capacity.  
Never use leaded fuel, as it would  
cause permanent and irreversible  
damage to the oxygen sensor and the  
catalytic converter.<  
Do not drive to the last drop of  
fuel. This can prevent the engine  
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.  
After correcting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor so  
that it can monitor the tire inflation  
pressure, refer to page 84.  
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26 Tire inflation pressure  
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.<  
Comply with tire approval  
specifications  
The inflation pressures in the table  
apply to BMW-approved tire sizes and  
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center  
will be glad to supply this information.  
Other pressures may be required for  
tires made by other manufacturers.  
Your vehicle is equipped with tires  
which not only meet US standards, but  
also European standards. We recom-  
mend the exclusive use of BMW  
approved tires.  
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27  
BMW  
Tires  
All pressure specifications in  
the table are indicated in psi/  
kilopascal with cold tires –  
cold = ambient temperature  
225/45 ZR 18  
255/40 ZR 18  
33/230  
35/240  
41/280  
48/330  
225/45 ZR 18  
225/40 ZR 19  
33/230  
41/280  
M3  
255/35 ZR 19  
35/240  
38/260  
38/260  
48/330  
46/320  
51/350  
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S  
225/40 R 18 92 V M+S  
33/230  
36/250  
36/250  
39/270  
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Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Technical data  
Index  
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Opening and closing  
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  
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 locks on the:  
>doors  
>luggage compartment lid  
>fuel filler door.  
The central locking system is ready for  
operation whenever the driver's door is  
closed.  
The central locking system can be  
operated  
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 key set  
>from outside via the door lock and  
using the remote control  
>from inside via the central locking  
system button.  
1 Master keys with remote control  
unit – these keys determine the func-  
tions of the Key Memory, refer to  
page 60.  
You can mark the individual keys for  
subsequent identification by apply-  
ing the colored decals that you  
received when accepting delivery of  
your vehicle  
If it is operated from inside, the fuel  
filler door will not be locked, 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.  
If locked from inside, the central locking  
system unlocks the vehicle automati-  
cally in the event of an accident. In  
addition, the hazard warning flashers  
and interior lamps come on.  
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31  
The concept  
Master keys with remote control  
The remote control also provides two  
additional functions beyond the central  
locking feature:  
Since passengers or animals  
remaining in the vehicle might be  
able to lock the doors from the inside,  
always take the vehicle's keys with you  
so that the vehicle can be opened again  
from the outside at any time.<  
>Switch on the interior lamps, refer to  
page 32.  
With this function you can also  
search for your vehicle – when  
parked in an underground garage, for  
instance  
>Open the luggage compartment lid,  
refer to page 32.  
The luggage compartment lid will  
open slightly, regardless of whether it  
was 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 pre-  
vent unauthorized use of the remote  
control, surrender only the spare key  
when leaving the vehicle for valet park-  
ing, 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 luggage compartment, Panic  
mode – trigger alarm  
You can have a signal set to con-  
firm that the vehicle's locks have  
engaged securely.<  
To release  
Press button to unlock the driver's door  
only.  
Press the button a second time to  
unlock all vehicle locks.<  
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32 Opening and closing – via the remote control  
The lid will open slightly, no matter  
whether it was locked or unlocked.  
Convenience opening mode  
For US owners only  
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:  
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.<  
Press and hold button. The windows  
and the glass sunroof open.  
To lock and secure  
FCC ID:  
>X8EWS  
>LX8FZVS  
>LX8FZVE  
Press button.  
Panic mode – trigger alarm  
Compliance statement:  
To switch on the interior lamps  
This device complies with part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
By pressing button for more than  
2 seconds, the alarm can be sounded  
in the event of danger, if it is armed.  
After locking the vehicle, press button  
again.  
>This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
>this device must accept any interfer-  
ence received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
To switch off the alarm  
To deactivate the tilt alarm* and  
interior motion sensors*  
Press button.  
Any unauthorized modifications to  
these devices could void the  
user's authority to operate the equip-  
ment.<  
Press button a second time immedi-  
ately after locking.  
External systems  
Locally, external systems or devices  
may interfere with remote control func-  
tions.  
For additional information: page 39.  
To open the luggage  
compartment lid  
If this should occur, you can still open  
and close the vehicle using the master  
key in both the door and luggage com-  
partment locks.  
Press 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 only.  
Turning the key a second time unlocks  
the passenger's door, the luggage  
compartment lid and the fuel filler door.  
You can have a signal set to con-  
firm that the vehicle's locks have  
engaged securely.<  
Convenience operation  
You can also operate the windows and  
the glass sunroof via the door lock.  
>To open: with the door closed, hold  
the key in the Unlock position  
>To fasten: 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. You  
may also have this adjusted so that it is  
specific to keys.<  
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  
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.  
pull the release handle for any door  
twice: to unlock and open the door.  
To lock  
>Either use the central locking button  
to lock all doors at once or  
>press the individual door lock buttons  
down. As an added design feature to  
prevent the driver from being inad-  
vertently 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's  
door, the luggage compartment lid and  
the fuel filler door will unlock, too.  
If the driver's door is closed, it will be  
locked.<  
Since passengers or animals  
remaining in the vehicle might be  
able to lock the doors from the inside,  
always take the vehicle's keys with you  
so that the vehicle can be opened again  
from the outside at any time.<  
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Luggage compartment lid  
35  
The lock  
To secure separately  
To open from the outside  
Only the master keys fit in the lock for  
the luggage compartment lid, refer to  
page 30.  
Turn the master key to the right past the Press the button in the handle recess:  
resistance point and then pull it out in  
the horizontal position.  
the luggage compartment lid opens  
slightly.  
The luggage compartment lid is locked The luggage compartment is lit when  
and disconnected from the central lock- the luggage compartment lid is opened.  
ing system. This feature can be used to  
prevent unauthorized access to the lug-  
gage compartment when you surrender  
the spare key only, refer to page 30.  
This can be advantageous for valet  
parking, for example.  
Manual operation  
In the event of electrical malfunction  
Turn the master key to the left as far as  
it will go. The luggage compartment lid  
will open slightly.  
The luggage compartment lid is locked  
again as soon as you close the lid.  
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36 Luggage compartment lid  
Nevertheless, should it be absolutely  
necessary to operate the vehicle with  
the luggage compartment lid open:  
1. Close all windows and the glass sun-  
roof  
2. Greatly increase the quantity of air  
from the automatic climate control  
system, refer to page 94.  
To open from the inside  
To close  
If the luggage compartment lid has not The handle recesses in the interior trim  
been locked separately, you can open it panel of the luggage compartment lid  
with this button in the footwell on the  
driver's side when the vehicle is sta-  
tionary.  
make it easier to pull the lid down.  
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 com-  
pletely closed. Otherwise, exhaust  
fumes could penetrate the interior of  
the vehicle.<  
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Luggage compartment lid  
Luggage compartment 37  
Emergency release  
To fold up and secure the floor  
panel  
Lift the floor panel with the ring, then  
use the tab to suspend it from the  
weather-stripping on the drip rail.  
This lever releases the luggage com-  
partment lid from the luggage compart-  
ment's interior.  
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38 Luggage compartment  
Alarm system*  
You can have a signal set as  
acknowledgment for both arming  
and disarming the alarm.<  
The concept  
The vehicle alarm system responds:  
>When a door, the hood or the lug-  
gage compartment lid are opened  
>To movement inside the vehicle –  
interior motion sensor  
would occur while attempting to steal  
the wheels or tow the vehicle – tilt  
alarm sensor system  
You can also open the luggage com-  
partment lid when the system is armed  
by pressing the button of the remote  
control, refer to page 32. When it is  
closed, the lid is once again secured.  
>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  
simultaneously activating the following:  
Floor mat  
You can turn the floor mat over to trans-  
port soiled objects, etc. The rubber-  
coated side can be washed and is  
designed to inhibit sliding.  
>Sounding an acoustical alarm for  
30 seconds  
>Activating the hazard warning flash-  
ers for approx. five minutes  
>Flashing the high beams on and off in  
rhythm with the hazard warning flash-  
ers.  
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.  
Refer also to Cargo loading on  
page 104.  
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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Alarm system*  
39  
armed: an attempted entry has been  
detected in the period since the sys-  
tem was armed.  
Interior motion sensor  
In order for the interior motion sensor to  
function properly, the windows and the  
glass sunroof must be completely  
closed.  
Following triggering of an alarm, the  
indicator lamp will flash continuously.  
Nevertheless, you should deactivate  
the interior motion sensor, refer to  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion Avoiding unintentional alarms, if  
sensor may be deactivated at the same  
time. You can do this to prevent a false  
alarm from being triggered in garages  
with elevator ramps, for instance, or  
>persons or animals are left in the  
vehicle  
>the windows or the glass sunroof are  
being left open.  
Indicator lamp displays  
when the vehicle is transported by train:  
>The indicator lamp below the interior  
rearview mirror flashes continuously:  
the system is armed  
The tilt and interior motion sen-  
sors are inadvertently switched off  
Lock the vehicle twice to arm the sys-  
tem. Press button on the remote control  
twice in succession or lock the vehicle  
twice with the key.  
when convenience closing of the win-  
dows is interrupted within the first  
10 seconds and then started again. If  
this happens, they must be disarmed  
and reactivated.<  
>The indicator lamp flashes when it is  
armed: the door(s), the hood or lug-  
gage compartment lid are not com-  
pletely closed. Even if you do not  
close the alerted area, the remaining  
areas are deadlocked, and the indi-  
cator lamp flashes continuously after  
10 seconds. However, the interior  
motion sensor is not activated  
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.  
>If the indicator lamp goes out when  
the system is disarmed: no manipula-  
tion or attempted intrusions have  
been detected in the period since the  
system was armed  
You can have the tilt alarm sensor  
and the interior motion sensor  
permanently deactivated.<  
>If the indicator lamp flashes for  
10 seconds when the system is dis-  
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40 Electric power windows  
for as long as you maintain pressure  
on the switch  
Despite this safety feature, be  
extremely careful to ensure that  
>Press the switch briefly past the pres- the closing path of the window is not  
sure point: the window moves auto-  
matically. Pressing the switch again  
stops the opening cycle.  
obstructed. Some types of objects –  
very thin objects, for instance, might fail  
to trigger the contact strip in some situ-  
ations.  
You can override this safety feature by  
pressing the switch beyond the resis-  
tance point and holding it.<  
You can close the windows in the same  
manner by pulling the switch. The  
swivel window does not close automat-  
ically.  
For convenience operation via the  
remote control or the door lock, refer to  
page 33 or 32.  
To open and close 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.<  
Safety feature  
The windows are each equipped with  
contact strips located in the upper win-  
dow frames. If pressure is exerted  
against this contact strip while a win-  
dow is being raised, the system will  
respond by stopping the window and  
then retracting it a small distance.  
After the ignition has been switched off,  
you can still operate the power win-  
dows for up to 15 minutes as long as  
no one has opened and again closed  
any of the doors.  
With the ignition key in position 1 or  
higher  
>Press the switch until you feel resis-  
tance: the window retracts, or  
respectively the tilt-out window  
moves outward; it remains in motion  
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Glass sunroof, electric*  
41  
To prevent injuries, exercise care  
when closing the glass sunroof  
and keep it in your field of vision until it  
is shut.  
For convenience closing via the door  
lock or the remote control, refer to  
pages 32 and 33.  
When leaving the vehicle, always  
remove the ignition key from the lock  
and remember to close the doors to  
prevent children from operating the  
sunroof and injuring themselves, etc.<  
Raising the glass sunroof  
With the ignition key in position 1 or  
higher: tap the switch.  
motion immediately.  
If you briefly press the switch in the  
open, the sunroof will rise to its upper-  
most position.  
Opening and closing  
With the ignition key in position 1 or  
higher  
After the ignition has been switched off,  
you can still operate the sunroof for up  
to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens  
either of the doors.  
>Slide the switch until you feel resis-  
tance: the sunroof opens and closes  
as long as you hold the switch  
>Slide the switch past the pressure  
point: the sunroof moves automati-  
cally.  
The headliner insert slides back some-  
what when you raise the sunroof.  
Do not use force to close the  
headliner insert with the sunroof in  
its raised position, as damage to the  
mechanism could result.<  
Tapping the switch again stops the  
motion immediately.  
The headliner insert retracts with the  
glass sunroof while it is opening.  
After the ignition has been switched off, Safety feature  
you can still operate the sunroof for up  
to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens  
either of the doors.  
If the glass sunroof encounters resis-  
tance  
>when it is closing from the raised  
position  
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>when it is closing from a point  
roughly past the middle of its travel,  
the closing cycle is interrupted and the  
glass sunroof will open again slightly.  
Despite this safety feature, be  
extremely careful that the travel  
path of the glass sunroof is not  
obstructed whenever it is closed.  
Remember that the safety mechanism  
may not be able to detect obstructions  
under all circumstances – with very thin  
objects, for instance.  
Manual operation  
You can override this safety feature by  
pressing the switch beyond the pres-  
sure point and holding it.<  
In the event of an electrical malfunction,  
you can also operate the glass sunroof  
manually.  
1. Remove the interior lamp, then reach  
into the exposed opening and press  
out the cover  
2. Use the Allen key from the onboard  
tool kit, refer to page 132, to turn the  
glass sunroof in the desired direc-  
tion.  
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To adjust  
Safe seating position  
43  
Never allow more than one person  
For driving that is relaxed and less likely For airbag locations and additional  
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 53.  
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  
pelvis and shoulder, wear it as snugly  
against your body as possible. Do not  
allow the belt to rest against hard or  
fragile objects in your pockets. Do not  
route the belt across your neck, or run it  
across sharp edges. Be sure that the  
belt does not become caught or  
Sitting safely with safety belts  
Your vehicle offers five sitting positions,  
each of which is provided with a safety  
belt.  
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 the hips, leading to  
abdominal injury. In addition, the safety  
belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced  
if the belt 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 pressure against the  
abdominal area. Leave the rear safety  
belts in the holders, if they are not  
needed, to avoid unwanted movement  
from the safety belts at high speeds.<  
For supplementary information on  
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 47.  
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44 Seats  
Manual seat adjustment  
When adjusting your seat, always  
observe the following precautions  
Never try to adjust your seat while  
operating the vehicle. The seat  
could respond with an unexpected  
movement, and the ensuing loss of  
vehicle control could lead to an acci-  
dent. Never ride with the backrest  
reclined to an extreme angle. This is  
especially important for the front pas-  
senger to remember. 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  
3 Backrest angle  
Pull the lever and apply weight to or  
remove weight from the backrest as  
required  
1 Forward/backward adjustment  
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the  
desired position.  
After you release the lever, move the  
seat forward or backward slightly so  
that it engages fully  
Seat adjustment  
>Manual seat adjustment, refer to  
page 44  
>Power seat adjustment, refer to  
page 45  
>Head restraint, refer to page 46.  
2 Height  
Pull the lever and apply weight to or  
remove weight from the seat as  
required  
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Power seat adjustment*  
45  
Seat adjustment  
1 Tilt angle  
Thigh support  
Adjusting the lumbar support*  
Pull the lever and adjust the position of You can adjust the backrest's contour  
the cushion for thigh support as  
desired.  
for additional support in the curvature  
of your spine's lumbar region.  
2 Forward/backward adjustment  
3 Height  
The upper hips and spinal column  
receive supplementary support to help  
you maintain a relaxed, upright position.  
4 Backrest angle  
The head restraint and the thigh sup-  
port are adjusted manually.  
>Increase/decrease curvature: press  
front/rear of the switch  
>Increase the upper/lower curvature:  
press the upper/lower end of the  
switch.  
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46 Power seat adjustment*  
Head restraints  
Adjusting the width of the  
backrest*  
Use the controls found along the sides  
of the seat to adjust the width for the  
backrest. This way you can set the  
sides of the seat so that they conform  
to your body contours.  
Adjustments  
Height: pull the head restraint up or  
push it down.  
Press button to retract to the  
lowest position – see arrow 1.<  
Adjust the angle of the front head  
restraints by tilting them manually.  
Increase/decrease backrest width:  
press front/rear of the switch.  
You can reduce the risk of spinal  
injury and whiplash by adjusting  
the head restraint to a height at which it  
is centered roughly at ear level.<  
Removal  
1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing  
until it is at maximum extension  
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Head restraints  
Entering the rear  
Safety belts  
47  
2. Press button 1 and remove the head  
restraint.  
Installation – front  
Press button 1 and slide the head  
restraint into the sockets.  
Removal and installation – rear  
Give the head restraint a sharp upward  
tug to release it from its locking mecha-  
nism. Press down forcefully to install.  
Unlocking backrests  
Always wear your safety belt  
Pull the lever upward and fold the back- Always fasten your safety belt before  
rest forward.  
starting off. As supplemental restraint  
devices, the airbags are designed to  
enhance the effectiveness of the safety  
belts, and not to replace them.  
The outer levers hold the safety belt to  
enable it to be reached more easily.  
Lock both backrests while driving,  
otherwise there is a danger of an  
unexpected movement causing an  
accident.<  
To close  
Make sure you hear the lock engage in  
the belt buckle.  
To release  
1. Press the red button in the belt  
buckle  
2. Hold the belt  
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.  
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48 Safety belts  
In the rear, the belt buckle with  
the word CENTER is provided  
exclusively for the passenger sitting in  
the middle.<  
Adjusting safety belt height  
Use the height adjustment mechanism  
to adapt the safety belt to the ideal  
position for your own body:  
>Slide the button up or down.  
Please refer to the seat adjustment  
instructions on page 43.  
If the safety belt system has been  
subjected to the stresses involved  
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.<  
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Seat and mirror memory*  
49  
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.<  
Driver's door open after unlocking or  
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 outside mirror posi-  
tions.  
With the driver's door closed and the  
ignition key either removed or in posi-  
tion 0 or 2:  
Memory will not retain the adjust-  
ments made to the lumbar sup-  
ports or the width of the backrests.<  
>Press and hold the desired memory  
button – 1, 2 or 3 – until the adjust-  
ment 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 in position 1 or 2  
2. Adjust your seat and outside mirrors  
to the desired position  
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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50 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 call up 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 placing  
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  
51  
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-  
mations of the distance to following  
traffic should not be regarded as pre-  
cise.<  
Electric defrosting  
Both mirrors are heated automatically in  
ignition key position 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 edges of the lens.  
height for your selected seating posi-  
tion  
3. Pull the lever back up.  
To store the mirror settings, refer to  
Seat and mirror memory on page 49.  
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52 Mirrors  
For the mirror to function perfectly,  
keep the photocells clean and the area  
between the inside rearview mirror and  
the windshield free of any obstruction  
like stickers, etc.  
Interior rearview mirror with  
automatic dimming feature  
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.  
There are two photocells for automatic  
dimming. One photocell – see arrow – is  
positioned in the mirror's frame, while  
the other is slightly offset on the oppo-  
site side of the mirror.  
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Passenger safety systems  
Airbags  
53  
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 attempt to remove the air-  
vated if you desire to do so. Please bag restraint system from the vehicle. In  
contact your BMW center for additional the event of a malfunction, deactivation  
information.<  
or triggered activation – as a response  
to an accident – of the airbag restraint  
system, consult your BMW center for  
The airbags do not deploy in  
response to minor collisions, rear inspection, repair or disassembly. Mod-  
impacts and certain kinds of vehicle  
rollover.<  
ifications may not be made on either  
the wiring or the individual components  
in the airbag system. These include the  
upholstered covers on the steering  
wheel, instrument panel, side trim pan-  
els of the doors and front roof pillars,  
and on the sides of the headliner. Do  
not attempt to remove or dismantle the  
steering wheel. Unprofessional  
1 Front airbags on the driver and pas-  
senger sides  
2 Head airbags for driver and front pas-  
senger  
3 Side airbags on the driver and pas-  
senger sides – front and rear*  
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  
directly after the system has been trig-  
gered, as otherwise there is a danger of  
burns.<  
Protective effect  
The front airbags protect the driver and  
passenger in the event of a head-on  
collision where the protection provided  
by the safety belt alone would not be  
adequate. The head and side airbags  
help provide protection in the event of a  
collision from the side. The respective  
side airbag helps support the seat  
occupant's upper body.  
For information on the correct sitting  
position, refer to page 43.  
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54 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  
observed, there is still a small residual  
Never let an occupant's head rest near risk of injuries to the face, hands and  
or on a side airbag because the inflating arms occurring from airbag deployment  
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.  
in 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 may place his or her head on  
or near the side 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 provided,  
be deactivated if you plan to transport  
children in the rear seat.  
This is the right way a child should sit in  
a child restraint when rear side airbags  
are provided.  
Airbag warning information is also pro-  
vided on the 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  
55  
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 the ignition key is turned to  
position 1 or higher.  
System malfunction:  
>Indicator lamp does not come on or  
>indicator lamp lights up continuously.  
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56 Transporting children safely  
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.  
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  
approved for the age group in question.  
Child-restraint system with 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.  
strap  
If you use a child-restraint system with  
a tether strap, three additional tether  
anchorage points have been provided.  
If the respective seating position is fit-  
ted with a headrest lift the headrest and  
pass the tether strap between the  
headrest and the seat back.  
It is recommended to readjust the head  
restraint in the lowest possible position.  
Adjust the tether strap according to the  
child-restraint manufacturer's instruc-  
tions.  
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Transporting children safely  
57  
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  
seat of this vehicle.  
restraint system that has first been  
properly secured with a safety belt.  
Never install a rearward-facing child-  
restraint system in the front passenger  
seat.  
We strongly urge you to carefully read  
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.<  
Child seat security  
All of the rear belt retractors and the  
front passenger's safety belt can be  
locked for mounting and securing child-  
restraint systems.  
All rear seating positions in your vehicle A label with the appropriate instructions  
for this is located in the immediate  
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 instrument panel as possible.  
This important precaution is intended to  
maximize the distance between the air-  
bag and the child. Older children  
should be tightly secured with the  
safety belt after they have outgrown a  
booster seat that is appropriate for their  
age, height, and weight.  
SAE J1819, an industry recommended vicinity of the buckle latch of each  
practice for securing child-restraint sys- safety belt.  
tems in motor vehicles.  
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.  
Younger children should be secured in  
an appropriate forward-facing child-  
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58 Transporting children safely  
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.  
LATCH child-restraint mounting  
system  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for  
CHildren  
Canadian models only:  
The LATCH anchorage points are iden-  
tified by buttons.  
Remove the cover from the outside  
anchorage by pulling forward. When  
reinstalling ensure that the recess is on  
the top.  
The left and right rear seats are both  
equipped with a LATCH child-restraint  
mounting system.  
With through-loading system: tilt the  
backrest halfway forward to make the  
cover easier to remove, refer to  
page 102.  
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Transporting children safely  
59  
The illustration is an example showing  
the anchorages for a LATCH child-  
restraint mounting system at the right  
rear seat.  
Always follow all manufacturer's  
instructions and observe all safety  
precautions when installing the LATCH  
child-restraint system. Leave the rear  
safety belts in the holders, if they are  
not needed, to avoid unwanted move-  
ment from the safety belts at high  
speeds.<  
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60 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory  
unlocking the vehicle, refer to  
page 31  
>Activates/deactivates the 'Follow me  
home' lamps function, refer to  
page 88  
>Activates/deactivates daytime driv-  
ing lamps, refer to page 88  
>Sets the units of measure for display-  
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 82  
>Switches on rear window defroster  
>Activates/deactivates various alarm  
system functions, refer to page 39  
>After giving an ice warning, the  
onboard computer display returns to  
the previous setting, refer to page 80.  
How the system functions  
You have probably frequently wished  
that you could configure individual  
functions of your vehicles to reflect your  
own personal requirements. In engi-  
neering your vehicle, BMW has pro-  
vided for a number of options for per-  
sonal adjustment that can be  
programmed into your vehicle at your  
BMW center.  
The available configuration data fall into  
Distinguishing between keys  
their primary orientation is the vehicle –  
Vehicle Memory – or the individual –  
Key Memory. You can have up to four  
different persons. The only require-  
ment is that each person uses his or her  
own remote control key.  
In order for you to distinguish between  
different keys, colored decals are sup-  
plied together with the keys.  
details on the possibilities that the Vehi-  
cle and Key Memory systems offer:  
When your vehicle is unlocked with the  
remote control, the vehicle recognizes  
the individual user by means of a data  
exchange with the key, and makes  
adjustments accordingly.  
Examples for Key Memory:  
>Locks the vehicle automatically after  
you start off, refer to page 34  
>Automatically moves the seat and  
outside mirror into position for the  
programmed driver when unlocking  
the vehicle, refer to page 49  
>Automatic tilting of the passenger-  
side mirror, refer to Automatic curb  
monitor, page 50  
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 that can serve as  
acknowledgment for locking and  
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Vehicle Memory, Key Memory  
61  
>After the engine is started, calls up  
the last selected driving program for  
each shifting mode, refer to page 70.  
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Driving  
62 Ignition lock  
Steering unlocked  
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.  
Individual electrical accessories are  
ready for operation.  
Ignition key positions  
0 Steering locked  
1 Steering unlocked  
2 Ignition switched on  
3 Starting engine  
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  
the lock engages.  
If the key is not removed, an acoustic  
signal is sounded after the driver's door  
has been opened.  
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Starting the engine and driving off  
63  
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.<  
Extended starting attempts, char- 3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the  
acterized by excessively frequent  
or long periods with the starter  
engaged can damage the catalytic con-  
verter.<  
starter for too short a time. Do not  
turn it for more than approx.  
20 seconds. Release the ignition key  
immediately when the engine starts  
4. Engage a driving position  
Do not allow the engine to run in  
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,  
When driving, standing at idle or  
parking the vehicle, take care to  
5. Release footbrake and slowly  
depress accelerator pedal.  
breathing the exhaust fumes can lead  
to unconsciousness and death. The  
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-  
ide, an odorless and colorless, but  
avoid contact between the hot exhaust  
system and flammable materials –  
grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact  
With the engine running, the gear  
indicator in the SMG Drivelogic  
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious display flashes to indicate that a driving  
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi- personal injury and property damage.< position is engaged with the driver's  
cle unattended with the engine running.  
An unattended vehicle with a running  
engine represents a safety hazard.<  
door open or that the hood is not  
closed properly, refer to page 68.  
If neither the pedals, the shift paddles,  
nor the selector lever are actuated, then  
the gearbox is automatically taken out  
of gear after approx. four seconds. It  
will then be necessary to move the  
selector lever back to position N before  
engaging the desired driving position.  
Driving off is not possible with the hood  
open.<  
Manual transmission  
1. Engage the parking brake  
2. Gearshift lever in idling position  
accelerator pedal. Do not actuate the  
starter for too short a time. Do not  
turn it for more than approx.  
If the engine does not start on the first  
attempt, such as when it is very hot or  
cold:  
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway  
down while engaging the starter.  
20 seconds. Release the ignition key  
immediately when the engine starts  
Cold starts at very low temperatures  
below about +57/–156and at high  
altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:  
Sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic  
>On the first start attempt, it may be  
necessary to engage the starter for a 1. Depress footbrake  
longer period, but no longer than  
20 seconds.  
2. Move selector lever into position N  
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64 Starting the engine and driving off  
Before exiting the vehicle with the  
engine running, move the selector  
lever into position N and apply the  
parking brake.  
Never leave the vehicle unattended  
with the engine running. An unat-  
tended vehicle with a running engine  
represents 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.  
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.  
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Parking brake  
65  
You should never remove the igni- The warning stops after approx.  
tion key when the vehicle is in  
motion, as the steering lock could  
engage.  
When you leave the vehicle, always  
remove the ignition key and engage the  
steering lock.<  
10 seconds. If you move the selector  
lever into a forward or reverse position  
during this time, a gear is automatically  
engaged.  
Always engage the parking brake  
when parking on downhill roads.  
Engaging a gear may not sufficiently  
secure the vehicle against rolling.<  
The parking brake is designed primarily  
to prevent the vehicle from rolling when  
it is parked. It operates against the rear  
wheels.  
Manual transmission  
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.  
Sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic  
To engage  
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.  
If you turn the ignition key to position 1  
or 0 with the selector lever in the for-  
ward or reverse position, a gear auto-  
matically remains engaged.  
If you turn the ignition key to position 1  
or 0 with the selector lever in position  
N, a warning tone and the flashing gear  
indicator in the SMG Drivelogic display  
remind you that no gear is engaged to  
secure the vehicle against rolling.  
To release  
Pull up slightly on the lever, press the  
button and lower the lever.  
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Manual transmission  
If exceptional circumstances  
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.  
Always engage the parking brake when  
parking on downhill roads. Engaging a  
gear may not sufficiently secure the  
vehicle against rolling.<  
When shifting gears in the 5th/6th  
gear plane, be sure to press the  
gearshift lever to the right in order to  
prevent inadvertent selection of a gear  
in the 3rd/4th gear plane. Do not hold  
the vehicle in place on slopes by slip-  
ping or 'riding' the clutch. Use the park-  
ing brake instead. Riding the clutch  
leads to severe and premature clutch  
wear.<  
To avoid corrosion and one-sided  
braking, apply the parking brake  
from time to time when coasting to a  
standstill – at a traffic light, for example  
– provided that it is safe to do so.<  
Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is station-  
ary. Press the shift lever to the left to  
overcome the resistance.  
As you do this, the backup lamps will  
light up automatically when the ignition  
key is in position 2.  
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Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*  
67  
>Operating safety through protection  
against misshifting.  
The concept  
The sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic is an automated manual  
gearbox with which clutching and shift-  
ing is assumed by an electro-hydraulic  
system.  
Under normal operating conditions, fuel  
consumption is lowest when driving in  
the first driving program of the auto-  
mated shifting mode.  
The SMG Drivelogic is operated via two  
shift paddles on the steering wheel and  
the selector lever in the center console.  
It offers the following functions:  
>Sequential and automated shifting  
mode  
Selector lever positions  
R: Reverse position  
>Ability to choose between different  
driving programs – Drivelogic  
>Gradient assistance, refer to page 70  
>Upshift display and shift lights, refer  
to page 71  
N: Neutral position  
Forward position with one-touch mode:  
>S: sequential mode  
>RPM matching on downshifts  
>Driving dependent functions:  
The respective driving situation, e.g.  
cornering, mountain driving or brak-  
ing, is detected by sensors and taken  
into account for shifting, e.g. to  
achieve optimum gear selection dur-  
ing deceleration and subsequent  
acceleration  
>Slip recognition at the rear axle for  
increasing driving stability, e.g. dur-  
ing downshifting on slippery road  
surfaces  
>D: automated mode  
>+: upshifting in sequential mode  
>–: downshifting in sequential mode.  
The SMG Drivelogic is ready for opera-  
tion from ignition key position two or  
higher.  
For your safety, it is only possible to  
engage a driving position with the vehi-  
cle stopped approx. two seconds after  
engaging position 0 with the footbrake  
depressed – shift-lock function.  
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68 Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*  
You do not need to reduce the throttle  
for shifting.  
R – Reverse position  
Only engage with the vehicle stopped  
or at low speed, e.g. for rocking free in  
deep snow.  
An intermittent signal tone indi-  
cates that the reverse position has  
been engaged.<  
N - Neutral  
Always engage before starting the  
engine.  
SMG display in instrument cluster  
If the driving situation requires, e.g.  
when downshifting on slippery roads,  
the SMG Drivelogic automatically dis-  
engages and reengages the clutch, i.e.  
it is not necessary to manually engage  
position 0.  
The selector lever position, currently  
engaged gear and selected driving pro-  
gram are displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
1 Engaged gear  
2 Selected driving program, corre-  
sponds to the number of illuminated  
fields, refer to page 70  
S – Sequential mode  
In the sequential mode all forward  
gears are to be shifted by the driver.  
3 Tapping the selector lever to the right  
switches over into the displayed shift  
mode  
To switch from automated to sequential  
mode:  
4 D indicates that an automated shift  
mode is activated  
>Tap the selector lever to the right  
toward 'S' or  
>change gears with the selector lever  
or the shift paddles on the steering  
wheel.  
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You accelerate from higher gears, e.g.  
To switch from sequential to automated  
during passing, by manually downshift- mode: tap the selector lever to the right  
ing.  
toward 'D'. Watch the display in the  
instrument cluster, refer to page 68.  
In the following situations the  
SMG Drivelogic in the sequential mode For rapid acceleration, e.g. during  
assists you:  
passing, depress the accelerator pedal  
completely – kickdown. The gearbox  
now downshifts depending on the  
selected driving program.  
>Upshifts and downshifts are only exe-  
cuted at appropriate combinations of  
engine rpm and vehicle speed. For  
instance, downshifts that would  
Even in the automated mode, you can  
result in excessive engine speed are help specify the shifting point: if a gear-  
not executed  
>During a stop the gearbox is auto-  
matically downshifted into the first  
dependent minimum speed is  
exceeded, you can upshift by slowly  
reducing pressure on the accelerator  
Shifting gears with shift paddles on  
steering wheel:  
gear so that, e.g. before a traffic light, pedal. In the process, the respective  
>To upshift, briefly pull the right pad-  
dle +  
>To downshift, briefly pull the left pad-  
it is only necessary to accelerate to  
continue driving  
driving situation is detected by sensors  
and taken into account.  
>As speed diminishes, the gearbox  
downshifts automatically, without you  
taking any action, just before the  
vehicle slows to below each gear's  
minimum speed.  
dle –.  
Shift paddles with various widths  
matched to the shape of your  
hand are available from your BMW cen-  
ter.<  
D - Automated mode  
Shifting gears with selector lever:  
Each time the engine is started, the  
automated mode is activated as soon  
as you move the selector lever into the  
forward driving position.  
>To upshift, pull the selector lever  
backward in the '+' direction  
>To downshift, push the selector lever  
in the '–' direction.  
In the automated mode all forward  
gears are shifted automatically.  
No automatic upshifting is carried out in  
the sequential mode.  
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70 Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*  
In the sequential mode you can choose  
Gradient assistance  
from six driving programs ranging from  
balanced, dynamic driving – 1 – to  
sporty, puristic driving – 6. The sporty,  
puristic driving program can only be  
activated with the Dynamic Stability  
Control (DSC) deactivated, refer to  
page 83.  
The gradient assistance enables start-  
ing off on grades with virtually no roll-  
back. It can be activated in the sequen-  
tial and automated mode with the vehi-  
cle stopped and can be used for both  
forward and reverse driving.  
The vehicle may roll slightly before  
it is held by the gradient assis-  
tance after releasing the footbrake.  
Two seconds after the footbrake is  
released, the vehicle begins to roll, as it  
is no longer held with the gradient  
assistance.<  
To maintain vehicle stability,  
always drive with the DSC acti-  
vated on whenever possible.<  
Drivelogic  
Drivelogic makes various driving pro-  
grams available to you.  
Following each change between the  
sequential and the automated mode,  
the last driving program selected in the  
Press the Drivelogic repeatedly until the respective mode is active. Exception:  
desired driving program is shown in the instead of the last selected sequential  
1. Depress footbrake with vehicle  
stopped  
SMG display of the instrument cluster,  
refer to page 68.  
driving program 6, program 5 is acti-  
vated only after the engine has been  
started again.  
2. Activate the gradient assistance by  
pulling the left paddle for at least  
0.5 seconds. An increase in the  
engine speed indicates that the gra-  
dient assistance is activated  
In the automated mode you can select  
from five driving programs ranging from  
convenience mode/winter operation to  
sporty and highly dynamic.  
Your vehicle is set so that when  
the engine is started, the last  
selected driving program saved in your  
key is activated for each shifting  
mode.<  
Briefly pulling the left paddle again  
deactivates the gradient assis-  
tance again.<  
In the first automated driving program,  
starting off takes place in second gear,  
which is advisable under winter road  
conditions with ice and snow.  
3. Release the footbrake and start off  
within 2 seconds.  
The gradient assistance must be reacti-  
vated before each use.  
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71  
Indicator lamp  
Tire replacement, snow chains  
The gearbox indicator lamp in  
the instrument cluster goes out  
after the engine is started.  
Following a tire or wheel change and  
after mounting or removing snow  
chains, the slip recognition of the  
SMG Drivelogic must become familiar  
with the changed condition.  
>If it does not go out, or if it lights up  
during driving, a malfunction has  
occurred. The available functions  
may be limited under certain circum-  
stances.  
Drive carefully and with the Dynamic  
Stability Control (DSC) activated.  
Have the system checked by the  
Reinitialize the system afterwards.  
1. Move the selector lever into  
position N on a straight stretch of  
road at a speed of over 20 mph /  
30 km/h  
2. Pull both shift paddles for approx.  
2 seconds.  
Shift lights  
nearest BMW center  
>If the indicator lamp flashes while  
driving, the system is overloaded.  
Avoid high loads until the indicator  
lamp goes out again permanently.  
To achieve the best possible vehicle  
acceleration with a sporty driving style  
in the sequential mode, shift lights in  
the instrument cluster indicate the opti-  
mum shifting point shortly before the  
maximum engine speed is reached.  
If you do not carry out the initialization,  
the system automatically learns the  
changed condition gradually during  
driving. This can become apparent due  
to brief opening and closing of the  
clutch.  
1. When the maximum engine speed is  
approached, yellow indicator fields –  
shift lights – in the tachometer light  
up consecutively to indicate the  
approaching upshift time  
2. Shift at the latest when the last indi-  
cator field lights up red.  
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72 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 resistance point. It then returns to  
the center position when released.  
If the flashing indicator lamp 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*  
73  
Rain sensor*  
Fast wiper speed  
The rain sensor is positioned on the  
windshield, directly behind the interior  
rearview mirror.  
When the vehicle is stationary, the wip-  
ers operate at normal speed – not on  
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 travel once across the  
windshield, regardless of the weather  
>You can leave the lever permanently  
in position 1. It is then only necessary  
to activate the rain sensor when the  
ignition key in position 1 or higher.  
Activate by briefly turning rotary  
dial 5.  
0 Wipers retracted  
1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor  
2 Normal wiper speed  
3 Fast wiper speed  
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen-  
sor: turn rotary dial 5.  
4 Brief wipe  
To deactivate the rain sensor: put lever  
in 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 set the wipe interval at four  
stages with rotary dial 5. In addition, the  
wipe interval is varied automatically  
depending on road speed.  
Normal wiper speed  
When the vehicle is stationary, the wip-  
ers switch automatically to intermittent  
wipe – not on vehicles with rain sensor.  
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74 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*  
Cruise control  
When the vehicle's lighting system is  
Starting at about 20 mph / 30 km/h, you  
switched on, the headlamps will also be can maintain and store any vehicle  
cleaned at reasonable intervals.  
speed that you specify.  
The cruise control is operational when-  
ever the engine is running and the sys-  
tem has been activated.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer jets are warmed  
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  
Clean 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 122.  
Do not use the washers when the reser-  
voir is empty. This could cause damage  
to the washer pump.<  
To deactivate the system  
The system sprays washer fluid against  
the windshield and activates the wipers  
for a brief period.  
Press button as often as you need to  
until the indicator lamp in the instru-  
ment cluster goes out.  
Cruise control is also deactivated when  
the ignition key is in position 0.  
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Cruise control  
75  
The speed stored in memory is deleted. Press and hold button –:  
To recall the stored setting  
With the cruise control active, the sys-  
tem automatically reduces the throttle  
opening to slow the vehicle. When you Press button:  
release the button, the system stores  
To store and maintain speed or to  
accelerate  
The vehicle accelerates to and main-  
tains the last speed stored.  
and maintains the current speed.  
Press button + briefly:  
To interrupt the cruise control  
The system stores and maintains the  
current vehicle speed. Every time you  
tap the button, the speed increases by  
approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h.  
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.  
Press and hold button +:  
The vehicle accelerates without pres-  
sure on the accelerator pedal. When  
you release the button, the system  
stores and maintains the current speed.  
In addition, cruise control is interrupted  
automatically:  
>When the brakes are applied  
>When pressing down the clutch pedal  
>If you exceed or fall below the pro-  
grammed speed for an extended  
period – by depressing the accelera-  
tor, for example  
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.<  
>Sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic: when shifting in the  
sequential mode – refer to page 67.  
when shifting in the sequential mode,  
refer to page:.  
To decelerate  
Press button – briefly:  
When cruise control is active, every tap  
of the button reduces the speed by  
approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h.  
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Everything under control  
76 Odometer  
Tachometer  
Engine oil temperature  
1 Odometer  
Variable pre-warning zone  
The general operating temperature lies  
between 1757/806and 2507/  
1206. During high-performance driv-  
ing, do not exceed a maximum value of  
3007/1506.  
2 Trip odometer  
The yellow pre-warning zone displays  
current permissible engine speeds,  
depending on the engine temperature.  
As the engine temperature climbs,  
some of the sectors for this pre-warning  
zones will go out one after the other.  
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.  
Avoid engine speeds in the early warn-  
ing zone if possible.  
Trip odometer  
Never allow the engine to operate with  
the needle in the red overspeed zone of  
the gauge.  
To reset the trip odometer to zero,  
press the left button with the ignition  
key in position 1 or higher.  
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is  
interrupted when you approach this  
sector.  
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Fuel gauge  
Engine coolant temperature gauge  
77  
To check the coolant level, refer to  
page 124.  
Once the indicator lamp stays on con-  
tinuously, there are still approx.  
2 gallons/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 gal./  
63 liters.  
Between the blue and red zones  
If the tilt of the vehicle varies – when  
you are driving in mountainous areas,  
for example – the needle may fluctuate  
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 while operating  
the vehicle: the engine has overheated.  
Switch 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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78 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 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam  
headlamps, as well as the parking  
lamps  
The next service due appears with the  
message OIL SERVICE or  
INSPECTION, together with the dis-  
tance remaining in miles – in kilometers  
in Canada – before the next scheduled  
service.  
2 Door open  
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  
79  
If you wish to have a permanent time  
display, you can make this adjustment  
in the car radio display, refer to the  
Owner's Manual 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 76.  
You can set the time of day, and the  
display for 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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80 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 and  
You can change the units of measure  
higher, you can use the button in the 6/7for the outside temperature dis-  
turn signal lever to retrieve information play by pressing the right-hand reset  
from the computer for display in the  
button in the instrument cluster while  
instrument cluster. Each time you press the temperature display is active. The  
the button briefly in the direction of the units of measure 6/7in the tempera-  
steering column, a new function is  
called up in the display.  
ture display of the automatic climate  
control change automatically, refer to  
page 92.  
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 in position 1 or  
higher, the last active setting is dis-  
played.  
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Computer  
81  
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 shut 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.  
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  
82 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. To do this,  
four ultrasonic sensors in the rear  
bumper measure the distance to the  
nearest object. The range for the sen-  
sors located at both rear corners ends  
approx. 2 ft/60 cm behind the bumpers.  
You can have a signal set to con- and any objects. Even when sensors  
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.<  
are involved, there is a blind spot in  
which objects cannot be detected. This  
applies especially in those cases where  
the system approaches the physical  
limits of ultrasonic measurement, as  
occurs with tow bars and trailer cou-  
plings, 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 range for the two middle sensors is The distance to the nearest object is  
slightly less than 5 ft/1.50 m.  
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 your BMW center  
resolve the problem.  
Let this short period elapse before  
driving backwards.<  
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
83  
The laws of physics cannot be  
You can continue to drive the vehicle  
normally without DSC.  
The concept  
DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in  
critical driving situations.  
repealed, even with DSC. The  
results of driving irresponsibly rest with  
the driver. We therefore urge you to  
avoid using the additional safety margin  
of the system as an excuse for taking  
risks.  
Do not make any modifications to the  
DSC system. Allow only authorized  
technicians to perform service proce-  
dures on the DSC. At first, you may  
need some time to become accus-  
tomed to this system's intervention.  
However, it guarantees optimum drive  
force and at the same time, the best  
possible vehicle stability.<  
The system optimizes vehicle stability  
during acceleration and when starting  
from a full stop, as well as optimizing  
traction. In addition, it recognizes  
unstable vehicle conditions, such as  
understeering or oversteering, and,  
within physically feasible limits, helps  
keeping the vehicle on a steady course  
by reducing the engine speed and  
brake applications to the individual  
wheels.  
DSC starts up automatically each time  
you start the engine.  
Indicator lamp  
The indicator lamp in the instru-  
ment cluster will go out shortly  
after the ignition has been  
switched on, refer to page 20.  
>Indicator lamp flashes: DSC is active  
and is controlling the drive torque  
based on driving conditions  
>If the indicator lamp fails to go out  
after the engine has been started, or  
if it comes on during normal driving  
and stays on: DSC has been deacti-  
vated via the button or is defective.  
Please consult your BMW center for  
repairs.  
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84 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
Flat Tire Monitor  
To reactivate DSC  
The concept  
Press the button again; the indicator  
lamp goes out.  
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.  
Controlling the tire pressure is based  
on monitoring the rpm that the tires  
have relative to each other. A flat tire is  
detected and reported because the rpm  
suddenly deviate drastically from one  
another.  
To deactivate DSC  
Press the button briefly; the indicator  
lamp comes on and stays on.  
Functional requirements  
The vehicle does not execute the stabil-  
ity-enhancement and traction-control  
functions when DSC is deactivated.  
In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to learn  
the correct tire inflation pressure,  
please do the following:  
We recommend that you deactivate  
DSC for increased traction:  
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  
>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  
3. Initialize the system.  
packed down from being driven on.  
To maintain vehicle stability,  
always drive with the DSC acti-  
vated on whenever possible.<  
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Flat Tire Monitor  
85  
When driving with snow chains,  
do not initialize the system.<  
System limitations  
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro-  
vide you with advance warning of  
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.<  
On the other hand, the following situa-  
tions can lead to a delayed detection of  
pressure loss and even to the system  
not functioning:  
Initializing the system  
>Driving on snow-covered or slippery  
roads  
>Performance-oriented driving: slip at  
the drive wheels, high levels of lateral  
acceleration  
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.<  
>When driving with snow chains, false  
warnings and undetected pressure  
losses may occur.  
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  
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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86 Flat Tire Monitor  
Flat tire  
The indicator lamp in the instru-  
ment cluster lights up red. In  
addition, an acoustic signal is  
sounded.  
1. Carefully reduce speed and come to  
a stop. Avoid sudden braking and  
steering maneuvers  
2. Determine which wheel is damaged  
If this cannot be determined, con-  
tact your BMW center.<  
To activate/deactivate the system  
3. Fix the flat tire using the M Mobility  
system, refer to page 136.  
The system is automatically activated in  
ignition key position 2 and conse-  
quently is on whenever the vehicle is  
operated.  
After replacing the damaged tire, initial-  
ize the system.  
To deactivate the system: tap the but-  
ton, the indicator lamp will light up yel- System malfunction  
low.  
The indicator lamp in the instru-  
To activate the system: tap the button  
again; the indicator lamp goes out.  
ment cluster lights up yellow.  
The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-  
tioning or out of order. Please contact  
your BMW center for additional infor-  
mation.  
Deactivate the system when snow  
chains are mounted, since false warn-  
ings and undetected losses in pressure  
are possible under these kinds of con-  
ditions.  
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M Engine dynamics control  
Brake force display  
87  
The Sport mode is deactivated every  
time the engine is started.  
The brake force display indicates to the  
driver of the vehicle behind you how  
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.  
The system – Sport mode – will cause  
the engine to respond more spontane-  
ously to any motion of the accelerator  
pedal.  
Activating/deactivating Sport  
mode  
Activating: with the ignition key in posi-  
tion 2, press the SPORT button. The  
indicator lamp will come on.  
Each time you activate the sys-  
tem, the vehicle may gain speed  
without any additional pressure on the  
accelerator pedal.<  
Deactivating: press the SPORT button  
again; the indicator lamp will go out.  
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Lamps  
88 Parking lamps/Low beams  
You can also have this function  
deactivated.<  
The vehicle's external lamps  
remain on constantly when you  
switch on the front fog lamps after the  
headlamps have come on automati-  
cally.<  
LIGHTS ON warning  
Whenever you open the driver's door  
after having turned the ignition key to  
position 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 your  
personal judgement in determining  
when the lamps should be switched on.  
For example, the sensors are not able  
to detect fog. In such situations switch  
on the lamp manually, as otherwise a  
safety hazard will result.<  
Daytime driving lamps*  
Parking lamps  
If you desire, the light switch can be left  
in the low-beam position: when the  
ignition is switched off, the external  
lighting is also switched off.  
The front, rear and side vehicle  
lighting is switched on. You can  
use this to signal the position of  
You can have the sensitivity of  
your vehicle's automatic head-  
lamp control adjusted.<  
the vehicle when it is parked. For light-  
ing on one side for parking as an addi-  
tional feature, refer to page 89.  
When required, switch on the parking  
lamps as usual as described under  
Parking lamps.  
Low beams  
You can have the activation set-  
tings for the daytime driving lamps  
programmed on your vehicle.<  
When you switch the ignition off  
with the low-beam headlamps  
on, only the parking lamps will  
remain on.  
Automatic headlamp control*  
When the switch is in this posi-  
tion the system automatically  
Follow me home lamps  
responds to changes in ambient  
light – in tunnels, at dusk, etc. – and in  
the event of rain and snow – by switch-  
ing the low beams on or off.  
When you activate the headlamp  
flasher after parking the vehicle and  
switching off the lights, the low beams  
will come on for a brief period.  
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Instrument lighting  
High beams/Standing lamps  
89  
Turn the rotary dial with the parking/low 1 High beams – blue indicator lamp  
beam lamps on to adjust the illumina-  
tion intensity.  
lamp  
2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator  
3 Standing lamps  
Standing lamps, left or right  
As an additional feature, you can illumi-  
nate your vehicle on either side for  
parking, if you wish to do so:  
With the ignition key in position 0, push  
the lever in the appropriate direction.  
The lever engages in the turn signal  
position.  
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90 Fog lamps  
Interior lamps  
Front fog lamps  
The interior lamps operate automati-  
cally.  
Rear reading lamps  
Switch on and off with the button adja-  
cent to each lamp.  
The green indicator lamp in the  
instrument cluster lights up to  
indicate that the front fog lamps  
To switch the interior lamps on  
and off manually  
Press button 1 briefly.  
are on.  
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.<  
If the automatic headlamp control  
is on, the low beams will come on  
automatically whenever you activate  
the front fog lamps.<  
If you want the interior lamps to remain  
off all the time, press and hold the but-  
ton for approx. 3 seconds.  
Press the button briefly to revert to nor-  
mal operation.  
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.  
Front reading lamps  
Switch on and off with the button 2  
adjacent to each lamp.  
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Interior lamps  
91  
Do not remove the protective lens  
and avoid staring directly at the  
unfiltered beam for several hours, as  
inflammation of the retina could  
result.<  
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Controlling the climate for pleasant driving  
92 Automatic climate control  
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Automatic climate control  
93  
1 Air onto the windshield and the side  
windows  
2 Air for the upper body area 95  
3 Air to the footwell  
4 Interior temperature sensor – please  
keep clear and unobstructed  
5 Outside air/Automatic recirculated-  
air control (AUC)/Recirculated  
air 95  
6 Automatic air distribution and  
supply 94  
7 Individual air distribution 94  
8 Temperature 94  
9 Display for temperature and air  
supply 94  
10 Air supply/Blower 94  
11 To defrost windows and remove  
condensation 94  
12 Air conditioning 94  
13 Rear window defroster 95  
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94 Automatic climate control  
the windows  
body , and into the footwell  
can reactivate the automatic air supply the displays are canceled: the blower,  
by pressing 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.  
heating and air conditioner are  
switched off, and the air supply is  
stopped. 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 sections.  
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  
reached 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 80.  
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  
matic air supply – the AUTO display dis-  
appears from the panel. Nevertheless,  
the automatic air distribution remains  
unchanged. You can reactivate the  
automatic air supply by pressing the  
AUTO button.  
Condensation forms during opera-  
tion of the air conditioning system,  
which then exits under the vehicle.  
Traces of condensed water of this kind  
are thus normal.<  
You can cancel the AUTO pro-  
gram by selecting specific dis-  
tribution patterns to suit your  
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  
95  
If the windows fog over in the  
recirculated-air mode, switch the  
recirculated-air mode off and increase  
the air supply 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  
When the rear window defroster  
is activated, the indicator lamp  
comes on. The rear window defroster  
switches off automatically.  
By repeatedly pressing the button, you  
can select one of three different operat-  
ing modes.  
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.<  
>Indicator lamps off: outside air always  
flowing into the vehicle  
>Left-hand indicator lamp on – auto-  
matic mode: the system detects pol-  
lutants in the outside air and  
responds by deactivating the outside  
airflow as required. The system then  
recirculates the air currently within  
the vehicle.  
Draft-free ventilation  
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 vents  
2 Lever for adjusting airflow direction  
Depending on air quality require-  
ments, the system automatically  
switches between outside air supply  
and recirculation of the air already  
within the vehicle  
3 With the rotary dial you can adjust the  
temperature of the outgoing air:  
>Turn toward blue – colder  
>Turn toward red – warmer  
>Right-hand indicator lamp on: the  
flow of outside air is permanently  
blocked. The system recirculates the  
air already within the vehicle.  
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96 Automatic climate control  
Roller sun blind*  
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 will replace the combined  
filter as a standard part of your sched-  
uled maintenance. A substantial reduc-  
tion in airflow indicates that the filter  
needs to be replaced early.  
To activate, press the button briefly  
with ignition key in position 1 or higher.  
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Interior conveniences  
Premium sound system*  
Glove compartment  
97  
Harman Kardon premium sound  
system  
Press the button to activate and deacti-  
vate the acoustic enhancement.  
To open  
Pull the handle. The glove compartment  
will light up.  
To close  
Fold up cover.  
When the system is activated, the  
impression of a significantly larger pas-  
senger compartment is created at all  
seating areas, together with an  
To prevent injury in the event of an  
accident, close the glove com-  
improvement of the stereo effect.  
partment immediately after use.<  
The system responds to poor reception  
conditions by repeatedly alternating  
between the stereo and monophonic  
modes. You should then switch the sys-  
tem off.  
To lock  
Lock with one of the master keys. A  
master key can also be used for unlock-  
ing.  
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98 Glove compartment  
Storage compartments  
If – for example for valet parking –  
you turn over only your spare key,  
refer to page 30, then access to the  
glove compartment and to the luggage  
compartment is not possible.<  
Front center armrest*  
Beverage holders, coin box  
To open: press the button and fold up. A coin box and two beverage holders  
are provided in the center console.  
Additional compartments and  
nets  
You will find additional storage areas in  
the doors and in the center console  
above the ashtray. Storage nets are  
located on the backrests of the front  
seats.  
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Storage compartments  
Cellular phone*  
99  
Rear center armrest  
Storage package*  
Hands-free system  
You will find a beverage holder in the  
rear center armrest.  
For your convenience, there are:  
On vehicles that are wired for a tele-  
phone* or equipped with a communica-  
tions package*, the cover for the  
hands-free microphone is located in the  
headliner near the interior lamp.  
>Two flip-out sockets on the rear cen-  
ter console – see  
arrows  
Opening the beverage holder: press.  
>An eyeglasses storage compartment*  
in the front center console above the For further information on using your  
ashtray.  
cellular phone, refer to the separate  
Owner's Manual for the telephone.  
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100 Ashtray, front*  
Ashtray, rear*  
Press lighter 1 in. As soon as the lighter  
jumps back out, it can be removed.  
Cigarette lighter socket  
It can be used for attaching power sup-  
plies for flashlights, car vacuum clean-  
ers and other similar appliances up to a  
rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.  
Avoid damaging the socket due to  
inserting plugs of different shapes or  
sizes.  
To empty  
To empty  
Press on the edge of the open cover.  
You can now pull the ashtray upward  
for removal.  
Press on the edge of the open cover in  
the opening direction: you can now pull  
the ashtray upward for removal.  
Extinguishing cigarettes  
Tap off the ash and gently press the tip  
into the funnel.  
Cigarette lighter  
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.<  
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Clothes hooks  
101  
To open, press on the upper edge. For  
additional information: refer to  
page 111.  
When suspending 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.<  
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Loading and transporting  
102 Through-loading system  
Folding the rear backrest  
1. Pull the corresponding lever to  
release  
2. The backrest moves forward slightly Rear center 3-point safety belt*  
when released. Reach into the gap  
You can roll up the rear 3-point belt  
and fold it down.  
before folding back the through-loading  
system:  
When folding the backrest back  
into its original position always  
ensure that the detent engages  
>Retracting the 3-point-safety belt:  
Loosen the safety belt and insert the  
buckle latch into the support mount  
securely. A loose backrest might fail to  
provided on the rear window shelf.  
prevent cargo from entering the pas-  
senger compartment during sudden  
braking or evasive maneuvers, posing a  
potential hazard to occupants.<  
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103  
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  
Securing cargo  
1. Fold the center armrest outward.  
Loosen the trim from the upper  
Velcro® fastener and place it on the  
armrest  
Secure skis and any other objects  
stored in the bag by tightening the  
retaining strap at the buckle.<  
2. Press the button downward – see  
arrow 1 – and fold the cover forward  
Please be sure that the skis are  
clean before loading them into the  
3. Extend the ski bag between the front bag. Be careful to avoid damage from  
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 – see arrow 2: this  
releases the cover panel in the lug-  
gage compartment.  
sharp edges.<  
To store the ski bag, perform the above  
steps in reverse sequence.  
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104 Cargo loading  
Avoid overloading the vehicle so  
4. The resulting figure equals the avail-  
able amount of cargo and luggage  
load capacity.  
that the permitted load on the tires  
is not exceeded. Overloading can lead  
to overheating and internal tire damage.  
This can result in a sudden loss of tire  
inflation pressure.<  
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  
Determining the maximum load  
1. Locate the following statement on  
your vehicle's placard*:  
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.  
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  
105  
Stowing cargo  
>For very heavy loads when the rear  
seat is not occupied, secure each  
safety belt in the opposite buckle,  
see illustration.  
Securing the cargo in the luggage  
compartment  
>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, refer to  
page 37  
>Load heavy cargo as far forward as  
possible – directly behind the back-  
rests – and as low as possible  
>Cover sharp edges and corners  
>Do not pile objects higher than the  
top edge of the backrest  
>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.  
Comply with the information enclosed  
with the load-securing devices.  
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106 Cargo loading  
Roof-mounted luggage rack*  
Always position and secure the  
When loading, be sure to remember not  
load correctly. If you do not, it can  
endanger the passengers during brak-  
ing or evasive maneuvers.  
Do not exceed the approved gross  
vehicle weight or the approved axle  
loads, refer to page 152. 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  
first securing them. Otherwise they  
would be thrown around during braking  
and evasive maneuvers and endanger  
the occupants.<  
to exceed the approved roof weight or  
the approved gross vehicle weight or  
the axle loads. You will find the specifi-  
cations under Technical data on  
page 152.  
Make sure that the load is not too bulky,  
Always load the heaviest pieces first so  
that they are at the bottom. Be sure that  
adequate clearance is maintained for  
raising the glass sunroof, and that  
objects do not project into the opening  
path of the luggage compartment lid.  
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 mounting points:  
To fold up the covers, please use the  
tool provided with the roof-rack system.  
Loading and driving notes  
Because roof racks raise the center of  
gravity of the vehicle when loaded, they  
exercise a major effect on its handling  
and steering response.  
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Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Technical data  
Index  
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Special operating instructions  
110 Break-in procedures  
To ensure that your vehicle provides  
maximum economy throughout a long  
service life, we request that you  
Follow the same break-in procedure if  
either the engine or the differential  
should have to be replaced in the  
future.  
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.  
observe the following suggestions.  
Because of its engineering design,  
the BMW M3 is an especially high-  
quality vehicle. It is in your best interest  
to follow the break-in tips very closely.  
Doing this, you will create the basis for  
a long, optimum service life.<  
Tires  
To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce-  
dure from time to time.  
Due to technical factors associated  
with their manufacture, tires do not  
achieve their full traction potential until  
an initial break-in period has elapsed.  
Thus drive with extra care during the  
initial 200 miles/300 km.  
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.<  
Engine and differential  
Obey your local and state maximum  
speed limits.  
>Up to 1,250 miles/2,000 km: Drive at  
varying engine and road speeds, but  
do not exceed the following engine or  
road speeds:  
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  
5,500 rpm or 105 mph / 170 km/h.  
Obey your local and state maximum  
speed limits.  
Clutch  
lead to partial or complete loss of trac- The clutch will also begin to function  
tion, as well as loss of vehicle control optimally after about 300 miles/500 km.  
and braking effectiveness. Reduce your Drive cautiously during this break-in  
Do not depress the accelerator pedal to  
the full-throttle position.  
Vehicles with SMG Drivelogic, refer to  
page 67: refrain from using driving pro-  
gram 6 in the sequential mode during  
the break-in period.  
speed on wet roads.<  
period and do not press the clutch or  
shift at high engine speeds.  
Brake system  
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 long service life later on.  
>Following the break-in inspection at  
1,250 miles/2,000 km, you can grad-  
ually increase engine or road speeds.  
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General driving notes  
111  
Brakes: do not rest your foot on  
the brake pedal while driving.  
Even light but consistent pedal pres-  
sure can lead to high temperatures,  
brake wear and possibly even brake  
failure.  
Hydroplaning: when driving on wet or  
slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you  
do not, a wedge of water can form  
between tires and road surface. This  
phenomenon is referred to as hydro-  
planing, and can lead to partial or com-  
plete loss of traction, vehicle control  
and braking effectiveness.  
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.  
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.  
Rear parcel tray: never use it to store  
heavy or hard objects; otherwise, occu-  
pants could be injured if the vehicle is  
braked hard.  
Clothes hooks: when suspending cloth-  
ing 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 maneu-  
vers.<  
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112 Antilock Brake System (ABS)  
Brake system  
Do not reduce the pressure on the  
The concept  
Brake fluid level  
brake pedal for the duration of the  
brake application. When the brake  
pedal is released, the DBC is deacti-  
vated.  
ABS keeps the wheels from locking  
during braking, thereby enhancing  
active driving safety.  
Low brake fluid level in the reservoir  
combined with longer than usual pedal  
travel may indicate a defect in one of  
the brake system's hydraulic circuits.  
Braking with ABS  
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)  
CBC is an advanced engineering  
Proceed to the nearest BMW cen-  
ter. Higher brake application pres-  
If you are in a situation that requires full  
braking, you will exploit the full benefits  
of the ABS system if you apply maxi-  
mum 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.  
design of the ABS. When braking while sure may be necessary when stopping,  
cornering at high speed or braking dur- and the vehicle may exhibit a slight ten-  
ing high lateral acceleration, or when  
braking during a lane change, vehicle  
stability is improved and steering  
response is enhanced.  
dency to pull to one side. Brake dis-  
tances may even be longer. Please  
remember to adapt your driving style  
accordingly.<  
Pulsation at the brake pedal combines  
with sounds from the hydraulic circuits  
to indicate to the driver that ABS is in  
its active mode.  
Disc brakes  
When the vehicle is driven only occa-  
sionally, during extended periods when  
the vehicle is not used at all, and in  
operating conditions where brake appli-  
cations are less frequent, there is an  
increased tendency for corrosion of the  
rotors and accumulation of contamina-  
tion on the brake pads. This occurs  
because the minimal pressure that must  
be exerted by the pads to clean the  
rotors by brake applications is not  
reached.  
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)  
DBC is included in the DSC, refer to  
page 83.  
If you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-  
tem automatically generates maximum  
braking force boost and thus helps to  
achieve the shortest possible braking  
distance in panic braking situations. All  
of the benefits of the ABS are exploited  
under these circumstances.  
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Brake system  
113  
Corrosion on brake rotors is signaled by  
a running or pulsation during braking;  
even extended subsequent braking will  
not cure this phenomenon.  
Brake pads  
For your own safety: use only  
brake pads which BMW has  
approved for your specific 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.<  
It is a good idea to periodically dry the  
brakes with a gentle application when  
driving in rain and on wet roads. Watch  
traffic conditions to ensure that this  
maneuver does not endanger other  
road users. The heat generated in this  
process helps dry the pads and rotors  
to ensure that your brake system will  
respond with undiminished efficiency  
when you need it.  
Extended or steep mountain descents  
should be driven in the gear in which  
only minimal periodic brake applica-  
tions are required. This helps avoid  
placing excessive loads on the brake  
system. Stay within the allowable rpm  
range. For additional information, refer  
to page 76.  
Do not coast with the clutch  
depressed or with the gearshift  
lever in idle. Do not coast with the  
engine switched off. If you do so the  
engine provides no braking effect and  
there is no power assist for braking or  
steering when the engine is not run-  
ning.<  
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Wheels and tires  
114 Tire inflation pressure  
Tire condition  
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 pressure.  
Incorrect tire inflation pressure is  
a frequent cause of tire damage. It  
also significantly influences the road-  
holding ability of your BMW. Check tire  
inflation pressures on a regular basis,  
refer to page 25, at least every two  
weeks and before beginning a longer  
trip. If this is not done, incorrect tire  
pressures can cause driving instability  
and tire damage, ultimately resulting in  
accidents.<  
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 only 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  
115  
Do not drive on a deflated – flat –  
tire. A flat tire greatly impairs  
steering and braking response, and can tread configuration from a single manu- practices and differences in road char-  
To maintain good handling and vehicle depart significantly from the norm due  
response, use only tires of a single to variations in driving habits, service  
lead to complete loss of control over  
the vehicle.  
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.  
Avoid overloading the vehicle so that  
the permitted load on the tires is not  
exceeded. Overloading can lead to  
overheating and internal tire damage.  
This can result in a sudden loss of tire  
inflation pressure.  
Unusual vibrations encountered during  
normal vehicle operation can indicate  
tire failure or some other vehicle defect.  
This type of problem can be caused by  
contact with curbs, etc. This is also true  
for irregularities in the vehicle's han-  
dling characteristics, such as a pro-  
nounced 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.  
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  
Treadwear  
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.<  
Treadwear  
The treadwear 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.  
Tire damage, up to and including blow-  
outs, can endanger the lives of both the  
vehicle occupants and other road  
users.<  
For example, a tire graded 150 would  
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  
1
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116 Tire replacement  
Sustained high temperature can cause  
the material of the tire to degenerate  
and reduce tire life, and excessive tem-  
perature can lead to sudden tire failure.  
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.  
Tire age  
BMW recommends the replacement of  
is possible.  
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  
Following wheel/tire changes  
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.  
properly inflated and not overloaded.  
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or  
excessive loading, either separately or  
in combination, can cause heat buildup  
and possible tire failure.<  
Following wheel and/or tire changes  
you will need to reinitialize both the Flat  
Tire Monitor and the sequential M gear-  
box with Drivelogic, refer to pages 71,  
85.  
Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
Quality grades can be found where  
applicable on the tire sidewall between  
tread shoulder and maximum section  
width. For example:  
Treadwear 200 Traction AA  
Temperature A  
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Wheel and tire combinations  
117  
The correct wheel and tire combi- Do not exceed the maximum tire infla-  
The right choice  
nation affects different systems  
tion pressures specified on the tire  
sidewall.  
BMW recommends using only  
such as ABS, DSC, Flat Tire Monitor.  
The function of these systems is  
impaired if improper wheel and tire  
combinations are used.  
Therefore, only use tires of the same  
brand and same tread configuration on  
the vehicle and, for example following a  
tire failure, restore the approved wheel  
and tire combination as soon as possi-  
ble.<  
wheels and tires that have been  
approved by BMW for your particular  
vehicle model, as otherwise body con-  
tact and serious accidents can result  
despite the use of the same nominal  
size, e.g. due to manufacturing toler-  
ances. If non-approved wheels and  
tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate  
their suitability, and therefore cannot be  
held liable for driving safety.<  
The use of rims and lug bolts that  
do not meet the specifications of  
the original factory-installed equipment  
will affect the safe operation of your  
vehicle and may cause an accident and  
personal injury.  
Never mix tires of different design, such  
as steel-belted radials with radial bias-  
belted or bias-ply tires, etc. Mixing tire  
types will adversely affect roadholding  
and can lead to loss of vehicle con-  
trol.<  
BMW tests certain tire brands for each  
tire size, classifies them as road-safe  
and approves them. Consult your BMW  
center for more information. Observe  
any country-specific regulations, e.g.  
on making a corresponding entry in the  
vehicle documents.  
Storage  
Always store tires in a cool, dry place.  
Store them away from light whenever  
possible. Protect the tires against con-  
tact with oil, grease and fuel.  
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118 Winter tires  
Snow chains*  
Only certain snow chains have been  
tested by BMW and determined and  
approved as roadworthy. Consult your  
BMW center for more information.  
BMW recommends using only these  
approved fine-link snow chains. Use  
them in pairs on winter tires, but only on  
both rear wheels.  
Choosing the right tire  
Do not exceed specified  
maximum speeds  
Never exceed the maximum  
speed for which the winter tires  
are rated.  
Unprofessional attempts by laymen to  
accidents.  
BMW recommends the use of winter  
tires for operation under winter road  
conditions. While all-season tires – with  
M+S designation – provide better winter  
traction than the corresponding sum-  
the performance of winter tires.  
Comply with all manufacturer's safety  
precautions when mounting the chains.  
Do not exceed a maximum speed of  
30 mph / 50 km/h when using snow  
chains.  
Have this work performed by skilled  
professionals only. Your BMW center  
will be glad to assist you with both their  
expertise and the proper equipment for  
your vehicle.<  
In the interest of safe tracking and  
steering response, install radial tires  
made by the same manufacturer and  
with the same tread configuration on all  
four wheels if you elect to mount winter  
tires.  
After mounting or removing snow  
chains, always reinitialize the sequential  
M gearbox with Drivelogic, refer to  
page 71.  
Tire condition, tire pressure  
When mounting winter wheels,  
observe the different recesses of  
the front and rear wheels, as otherwise  
damage may result.<  
At tread depths below approx. 3/16 in /  
4 mm, tire performance under winter  
driving conditions deteriorates notice-  
ably. Worn tires should therefore be  
replaced for safety considerations.  
It is not possible to mount snow  
chains on tires with 18-inch and  
19-inch wheels.  
Deactivate the Flat Tire Monitor when  
using snow chains. Malfunction warn-  
ings and undetected losses in pressure  
are a possibility when driving with snow  
chains.  
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.  
For additional information, refer to  
page 84.<  
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In the engine compartment  
Hood  
119  
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.  
Pull the hood downwards and allow it to  
fall from a minimum height of 1 ft/30 cm  
so that it audibly engages. Check for  
Do not attempt to service your  
vehicle if you do not have the  
It is not possible to drive off using proper locking by pulling on the hood at  
SMG Drivelogic when the hood is the left and right above the headlamps.  
required technical background. Failure open.<  
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.<  
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.<  
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Engine compartment essentials  
121  
1 Filler neck for headlamp and wind-  
shield washer cleaning system 122  
2 Coolant expansion tank 124  
3 Auxiliary terminal for jump-starting –  
positive terminal 143  
4 Engine oil filler neck 123  
5 Expansion tank for SMG Drivelogic  
hydraulic unit, checking and possible  
refilling by your BMW center 67  
6 Engine oil dipstick 122  
7 Filler neck for brake fluid 125  
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122 Washer fluids  
Engine oil  
The oil volume between the two marks  
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.  
1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.  
Headlamp* and windshield  
washer system  
Capacity approx.  
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. 1 minute, pull the dip-  
stick out and wipe it off with a clean  
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar  
material  
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.  
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 their  
closed original containers. Store them  
inaccessible to children. 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  
123  
Ask your BMW center for details  
concerning oils that have been  
approved. You can also call BMW of  
North America toll-free at 1-800-831-  
1117 or visit this website:  
Recommendation: have the oil changed  
at your BMW center.  
Continuous exposure to used oil  
has caused cancer in laboratory  
testing. For this reason, thoroughly  
wash any areas of skin that come into  
contact with oil using soap and water.  
Store oils, grease and similar materials  
so that they are inaccessible to chil-  
dren. Comply with warning labels and  
information on containers.<  
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this infor-  
mation.<  
Alternative oil types  
If a High Performance Synthetic Oil  
approved by BMW should be unavail-  
able, you may use small volumes of  
other oils for topping up between oil  
changes. The following data must  
appear on the packaging:  
Adding engine oil  
Comply with the applicable envi-  
ronmental laws regulating the dis-  
posal of used oil.<  
Only add engine oil when the oil level  
has dropped to just above the lower  
mark on the dipstick.  
>Viscosity  
preferred: SAE 10W-60  
alternative: SAE 5W-40 or  
SAE 10W-40  
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on  
the dipstick. Excess oil will damage the  
engine.  
Specified engine oils  
The quality of the engine oil is  
extremely important for the function  
and life of an engine. Based on exten-  
sive testing, BMW has approved only  
certain grades of engine oil.  
>Specifications  
Before checking the engine oil level  
after topping up, restart the engine and  
allow it to run to obtain a correct dis-  
play. Then proceed as described under  
Checking the oil level.  
preferred: API SJ/CF  
alternative: API SJ – also SK, SL, S  
etc.  
Use only oils approved for your vehicle  
model.  
Low ambient temperatures  
The oils used by BMW at the factory for  
your vehicle model can be used at virtu-  
ally any ambient temperature.  
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 differential,  
and the power steering system.<  
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124 Engine oil  
Coolant  
However, if the vehicle is exposed to  
temperatures below –47/–206for  
extended periods, please have your  
Do not add coolant to the cooling  
system when the engine is hot. If  
you attempt to do so, escaping coolant  
BMW center recommend a suitable oil. 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 inac-  
cessible to children. Antifreeze and  
anti-corrosion agents are inflammable.  
For this reason, do not spill them on hot  
engine parts. They could ignite and  
cause burns. Comply with the instruc-  
tions 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 agents with corro-  
sion inhibitor.<  
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 is at least  
even with the upper edge of the filler  
neck – refer to the arrow in the illus-  
tration. The end of the float may stick  
out by a maximum of 3/4 in / 2 cm –  
that is, up to the second mark on the  
float. Refer also to the schematic dia-  
gram next to the filler neck  
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Coolant  
125  
3. If necessary, add coolant. If the cool-  
ant is low, slowly add coolant until  
the correct level is reached — do not  
overfill.  
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,  
it absorbs moisture from the air  
over time.  
In order to ensure the safety and reli-  
ability of the brake system, have the  
brake fluid changed every two years by  
a BMW center. Refer also to the Service  
and Warranty Information Booklet for  
US models or the Warranty and Service  
Guide Booklet for Canadian 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 inaccessible to children.  
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: brake fluid level  
too low, refer to page 18.  
Brake warning lamp for Cana-  
dian models.  
Comply with the applicable envi-  
ronmental laws regulating  
the disposal of brake fluid.<  
Adding 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.  
Due to loss in brake fluid, pedal travel  
can lengthen and braking efficiency  
may be reduced. Refer to the informa-  
tion on page 112.  
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Maintenance  
126 The BMW Maintenance System  
conditions under which the vehicle  
Service and Warranty Information  
Booklet for US models/Warranty  
and Service Guide Booklet for  
Canadian models  
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.  
operates into consideration, because  
miles can be traveled in many different  
ways:  
For example, 62,000 miles/100,000 km  
short-distance driving are not equal to  
the same 62,000 miles/100,000 km of  
long-distance travel.  
The BMW Maintenance System  
includes the Engine Oil Service and  
Inspections I and II.  
As a precaution against corrosion, it is  
advisable to have the body checked for  
damage from rocks or gravel at the  
same time, depending upon operating  
conditions.  
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.  
Have a break-in inspection per-  
formed at approx. 1,250 miles/  
2,000 km regardless of the service  
interval indicated on the display.<  
Have your BMW center perform  
maintenance and repair.  
Determining the maintenance intervals  
according to the actual loads on the  
vehicle covers every kind of operating  
situation. Minimaluse-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 regardless of what  
the service interval display indicates,  
since oil deteriorates over time, irre-  
spective of use.  
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 the resale  
value of the vehicle.  
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 are your verification for the reg-  
ular maintenance of your vehicle and  
are required for the performance of  
warranty repairs.<  
Service interval display  
While conventional systems rely on dis-  
tance traveled alone to determine when  
service is due, the BMW Maintenance  
System has for years taken the actual  
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The BMW Maintenance System  
127  
Care  
You can find everything you need to  
know on this topic by consulting the  
separate Caring for your vehicle bro-  
chure.  
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Laws and regulations  
128 California Proposition 65 warning  
OBD interface socket  
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  
handling.  
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 Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) inter-  
face socket is located on the left of the  
driver's side at the bottom of the instru-  
ment panel and under a cover. The  
cover has the letters OBD on it.  
The purpose of the OBD system is to  
assure proper emission-control system  
operation for the vehicle's lifetime by  
monitoring emission-related compo-  
nents and systems for deterioration and  
malfunction.  
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  
earliest possible opportunity.  
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129  
If the indicator blinks or flashes, this  
indicates a high level of engine misfire.  
Reduce speed and contact your near-  
est BMW center immediately. Severe  
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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Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Technical data  
Index  
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Replacement procedures  
132 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  
To open, loosen the wing nut.  
For storing the towing eyelet, refer to  
page 145.  
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  
133  
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.  
Because of the extremely high  
Low beams and high beams  
>Low beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts.  
>High beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts.  
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.<  
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.<  
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.<  
Please contact a BMW center in case of  
a malfunction.  
When cleaning the headlamps, please  
follow the instructions in the Caring for  
your vehicle brochure.  
Parking lamps  
5 watt bulb  
A replacement bulb set is available from  
your BMW center.  
Please contact a BMW center in case of  
a malfunction.  
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.  
To prevent injuries and damage when  
changing a bulb, be sure to comply with  
any instructions provided by the bulb  
manufacturer.<  
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 traffic laws in  
your area do not prohibit this.  
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134 Lamps and bulbs  
Front turn signal indicators  
21 watt bulb  
4. Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the Side turn signal indicators  
guides on the vehicle  
5 watt bulb  
5. Slide in the lamp and screw the bulb  
1. Extend a screwdriver through the  
upper opening, loosen and remove  
the screw  
1. Use finger pressure against the rear  
in place through the upper opening.  
end of the lamp – see arrow – to  
press it forward for removal  
2. Remove lamp by pulling it out toward  
the front  
2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb  
while turning it to the left to remove.  
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb  
to the left. Remove and exchange the  
bulb  
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Rear lamps  
1 Turn signal indicator  
Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid  
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip  
2. Fold the trim panel down – see arrow  
1. Disengage the bulb holder – see  
arrow 2 – and remove it  
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb  
to the left. Remove and exchange the  
bulb  
2 Backup lamp  
21 watt bulb  
3 Tail lamp/brake lamp  
4. Press the bulb holder into position  
until you hear it engage  
5. Reinstall the trim with the clip.  
All bulbs in the fender are  
designed using LED technology.  
Please contact a BMW center in case of  
a malfunction.<  
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136 Lamps and bulbs  
Repairing a flat tire  
Precautions in case of a flat tire:  
Stop the vehicle as far as possible  
from passing traffic; switch on the haz-  
ard warning flashers.  
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-  
ahead position and engage the steering  
lock. Shift into 1st or Reverse and  
engage the parking brake.  
All passengers should be outside the  
vehicle and well away from your imme-  
diate working area – behind a guardrail,  
for instance.  
If necessary, set up your warning trian-  
gle or portable hazard warning lamp on  
the roadside at an appropriate distance  
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply  
with all local safety guidelines and reg-  
ulations.  
Center high-mount brake lamp  
LED strip on the rear window.  
License plate lamps  
5 watt bulb  
Please contact a BMW center in case of 1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and  
a malfunction.  
press toward the left to release the  
lens  
2. Replace the bulb.  
Comply with all safety guidelines and  
regulations.<  
M Mobility system  
You will find an M Mobility system in the  
BMW M3 for repairing flat tires. With  
this system you can apply a sealing liq-  
uid to the inside of the tire that seals off  
the damaged point and then continue  
driving.  
The M Mobility system makes trans-  
porting a spare wheel superfluous,  
thereby reducing the amount of weight  
you have to carry around.  
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137  
Please keep in mind that the fluids  
bottle in the system's sealant con-  
tainer has to be changed every 3 years  
by your BMW center, if the unit has not  
been used.<  
Using the M Mobility system  
To repair a flat tire using the M Mobility  
system, proceed as follows:  
>Preparing the M Mobility system for  
use, refer to the next column  
>Components of the M Mobility sys-  
tem, refer to page 138  
>Filling with sealant, refer to page 138  
>Distributing sealant, refer to  
page 139  
>Inflating tire to correct pressure, refer  
to page 139.  
Preparing the M Mobility system  
for use  
The M Mobility system is located in the  
luggage compartment under the floor  
panel:  
1. Lift the floor panel  
2. Loosen the M Mobility system from  
its storage location.  
Before you use the M Mobility sys-  
tem, read the warnings and dan-  
ger notices on the device carefully.<  
If possible, leave the foreign object in  
the tire.  
Pull off the sticker 5, refer to the second  
column below, for the speed limit and  
apply it to the steering wheel.  
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138 Repairing a flat tire  
Components of the M Mobility  
system  
1 On/Off switch  
Filling with sealant  
2. Flip open the cover and pull out the  
enclosed protective gloves. Take out  
hose 2 with the manometer and  
screw it to the terminal for the seal-  
ant container as shown in the illustra-  
tion  
1. Take off the round cover and take out  
hose 4. Unscrew the valve dust cap  
from the defective wheel and screw  
the hose to the valve. Keep the dust  
cap in a safe place  
2 Connection hose with manometer for  
connecting the compressor with the  
sealant container or to connect the  
compressor to the wheel  
3. Make sure that the system has been  
switched off, position 0.  
3 Manometer for indicating the tire  
pressure  
Take out plug 6 and insert it into the  
cigarette lighter socket in the pas-  
senger compartment – refer to  
page 100  
4 Connector hose from the sealant  
container to the wheel  
5 Sticker showing maximum speed  
6 Plug and cable for the cigarette  
lighter socket  
7 Protective gloves, not shown  
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139  
Do not exceed a maximum speed  
of 40 mph / 60 km/h.  
If possible, keep the vehicle speed  
above 10 mph / 20 km/h. Stop in a suit-  
able spot.<  
4. Make sure that the screw on the rear  
of the pressure gauge 3 is tightened  
down. Turn on the M Mobility sys-  
tem, position I, refer to illustration,  
and allow minutes to elapse, to let  
the sealant flow in. It does not matter  
afterward, what the tire's inflation  
pressure is  
Inflating tire to correct pressure  
1. Take out the hose with the pressure  
gauge and screw it onto the valve.  
Take the plug out and plug it into the  
cigarette lighter socket in the pas-  
senger compartment  
2. Reset the air pressure to 29 psi/  
200 kilopascal, and:  
5. Turn the system off.  
>Increase tire pressure: switch on  
the M Mobility System, position I.  
Switch off the unit briefly to check  
the current tire pressure  
>Decrease tire pressure: turn the  
screw on the back of the manome-  
ter. A valve located there will open  
Disconnect the connector hose from  
the sealant container and the wheel  
valve. Stow the M Mobility system in  
the luggage compartment.  
Distributing the sealant  
Right afterward, drive at least  
1 1/4 miles / 2 km, so that the liquid  
sealant distributes evenly throughout  
the inside of the tire.  
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140 Repairing a flat tire  
Battery  
Even if the tire fails to hold the  
pressure, you should still carry out  
Step 3 before proceeding to drive the  
vehicle again, refer to Distributing the  
sealant for more information. Then  
repeat Steps 1 through 3.  
The use of the M Mobility system may  
be ineffective if the damaged area in  
the tire is larger than approx. 1/8 in /  
You will find corresponding  
instructions for using the  
Battery posts, terminals, and  
related accessories contain lead  
and lead compounds. Wash hands after  
handling.<  
M Mobility system on the device.  
Replace the defective tire as soon as  
possible and have the new wheel bal-  
anced. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,  
and refer to page 85 for further informa-  
refilled. Contact your BMW center for  
Maintenance  
The battery is completely maintenance-  
free. That means that the original bat-  
tery acid will normally last for the ser-  
vice life of the battery under moderate  
climate conditions.  
4 mm. Please consult the nearest BMW this.<  
center if the tire cannot be temporarily  
repaired with the M Mobility system.<  
Protect valve stems against dirt using  
screw-on dust caps. Dirty valve stems  
Please consult your BMW center  
whenever you have any questions  
concerning the battery.<  
3. Unscrew the hose from the valve and frequently lead to slow pressure loss.  
stow the M Mobility system in the  
luggage compartment. Screw the  
dust cap onto the valve again.  
Charging the battery  
Charge the battery in the vehicle only  
when the engine is not running. Use the  
connections provided in the engine  
compartment. For information on the  
connections, see Jump-Starting,  
page 143.  
Do not exceed the maximum  
speed limit described below, oth-  
erwise it could lead to accidents.<  
When you start driving again, do not  
exceed the permissible maximum  
speed of 45 mph / 80 km/h.  
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 in transit.<  
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Fuses  
141  
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.<  
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Giving and receiving assistance  
142 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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143  
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. Use only 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 negative terminal.  
Do not touch high-voltage wiring  
and cables on a running engine.  
Contact with components carrying high  
voltage can be harmful or fatal.  
Carefully observe the following instruc-  
tions 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  
2. Stop the engine of the support vehi-  
cle  
3. Switch off all electrical components  
in both vehicles.  
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  
overview on page 120. The cover of this  
auxiliary terminal is marked with a +.  
Starting the engine  
1. Open the cover of the BMW auxiliary  
jump-starting terminal. Do so by pull-  
ing the tab – see arrow 1  
1. Start the engine of the support vehi-  
cle and let it run for several minutes  
at a slightly elevated engine idle  
speed  
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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144 Jump-starting  
Towing the vehicle  
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle  
as usual.  
Always observe 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.  
Have the battery recharged at your  
BMW center as required.  
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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145  
Towing the vehicle with the front  
axle raised  
Vehicles with sequential manual gear-  
box SMG:  
With the ignition on, move the selector  
lever to position N, then turn off the  
ignition.  
Towing eyelet  
The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in  
the luggage compartment under the  
floor mat and must remain in the vehi-  
cle. It can be attached at the front or  
rear of the vehicle.  
Access to tow sockets  
Front:  
Rear:  
Press out the cover panel with a screw-  
driver at the top of the recess.  
Press out the cover panel with a screw-  
driver at the top of the recess.  
The towing eyelet 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.  
Comply with all applicable towing laws  
and regulations at all times.  
Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-  
nents of the running gear, or lash them  
down in any way. If you do, the compo-  
nents could be damaged, possibly  
leading to accidents.<  
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Keep the vehicles in line and avoid  
towing at an offset angle. Ensure  
that the towing strap connecting the  
two vehicles is tight, with no slack,  
before starting off.<  
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 143.  
Never attempt to use your vehicle to  
push another vehicle, since damage to  
the energy-absorbing bumpers could  
result.  
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Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Technical data  
Index  
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3
Displacement  
Number of cylinders  
cu in/cm  
198.1/3,246  
6
Max. power output  
at engine speed  
hp  
rpm  
333  
7,900  
Maximum torque  
at engine speed  
lb ft/Nm  
rpm  
262/355  
4,900  
Compression ratio  
ε
11.5  
Stroke  
Bore  
in/mm  
in/mm  
3.58/91  
3.43/87  
Fuel mixture preparation  
Digital electronic engine-management  
system  
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151  
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Curb weight  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
cu ft/l  
3,415/1,549  
4,453/2,020  
2,138/970  
2,535/1,150  
165/75  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Approved front axle load  
Approved rear axle load  
Approved roof load capacity  
Luggage compartment capacity  
14.5/410  
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded.  
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Capacities  
153  
Notes  
Fuel tank  
Reserve  
gal./liters  
gal./liters  
approx. 16.6/approx. 63  
approx. 2.1/approx. 8  
Fuel specification, refer to page 25  
Specifications, refer to page 122  
Specifications, refer to page 123  
Windshield washer system/  
Headlamp cleaning system  
quarts/liters approx. 5.6/approx. 5.3  
quarts/liters approx. 5.8/approx. 5.5  
quarts/liters approx. 1.9/approx. 1.8  
Engine with oil filter change  
Manual transmission  
Oil change during running-in check  
and during each inspection II  
Differential  
quarts/liters approx. 1.2/approx. 1.1  
Oil change during running-in check  
and during each inspection II  
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Overview  
Controls and features  
Operation, maintenance  
Owner service procedures  
Technical data  
Index  
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Everything from A to Z  
A
Airbags 53  
Caring for your vehicle  
brochure  
front 100  
Average fuel  
ABS Antilock Brake  
System 112  
deactivating 53  
tion 92  
tions 25  
Alarm system 38  
avoiding unintentional  
alarms 39  
consumption 81  
Avoiding unintentional  
alarms 39  
Axle loads, refer to  
Weights 152  
indicator lamp 19  
Accessories, refer to For  
your own safety 5  
Accident, refer to Emer-  
gency call 142  
Activated-charcoal filter 96  
Adding brake fluid 125  
Adding liquid sealant  
Mobility system 138  
Additional sources of infor-  
mation 4  
rear 100  
Assistant systems, refer to  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) 83  
AUC Automatic recircu-  
lated-air control 95  
AUTO program, refer  
to Automatic air distribu-  
tion 94  
B
Backrest  
adjusting 44  
unlocking 47  
Winter tires 118  
Antifreeze 124  
width adjustment 46  
Backrest, refer to Seat  
adjustment 45  
bulb replacement 135  
Bandages, refer to First-aid  
kit 23  
Bar, towing 145  
Battery 140  
charge 140  
Air conditioning mode  
automatic climate  
control 94  
air supply 94  
coolant 124  
Antilock Brake System  
(ABS) 112  
Air distribution  
automatic climate  
control 94  
headlamp control 88  
Automatic car wash, refer to  
the Caring for your vehicle  
brochure  
Automatic climate control 92  
Automatic curb monitor 50  
Automatic dimming, interior  
rearview mirror 52  
Automatic recirculated-air  
control (AUC) 95  
indicator lamp 19  
Air distribution, individual 94 Anti-theft system 30  
Air outlets, refer to Ventila-  
tion 92  
Air pressure, refer to Tire  
inflation pressure 25, 114  
Air recirculation, refer to  
Recirculated-air mode 95  
Air supply  
Anti-theft warning system,  
refer to Alarm system 38  
Approved axle loads, refer  
to Weights 152  
Approved gross weight,  
refer to Weights 152  
Armrest  
disposal 140  
indicator lamp 18  
jump-starting 143  
remote control 30, 31  
Battery charge current 18  
Belts, refer to Safety  
belts 47  
automatic climate  
control 94  
front 98  
rear 99  
Automatic windshield  
washer, refer to Rain sen-  
sor 73  
Beverage holders 98, 99  
Air, drying, refer to Air con-  
ditioning mode 94  
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157  
Blower  
automatic climate  
control 94  
BMW Maintenance  
System 126  
BMW sports seat 45  
Bore, refer to Engine  
data 150  
Bottle holders, see Bever-  
age holders 98, 99  
Brake fluid 125  
indicator lamp 18, 125  
level 125  
Brake wear warning  
indicator lamp 19  
Brakes  
ABS 112  
brake fluid 125  
breaking in 110  
18, 19  
parking brake 65  
Break-in procedures 110  
Bulb replacement 133  
Bulb replacement, refer to  
Lamps and bulbs 133  
Car vacuum cleaner, con-  
necting 100  
Check Gas Cap  
indicator lamp 19  
Car wash, refer to the Caring  
ers, refer to the Caring for  
your vehicle brochure 133  
Caring for your vehicle  
brochure  
restraint systems 56  
Child-restraint systems 56  
Cigarette lighter 100  
Cigarette lighter socket 100  
Cleaning chrome parts, refer  
to the Caring for your vehi-  
cle brochure  
Cassette operation, refer to  
the Owner's Manual for  
Radio/Onboard Computer  
Cleaning light alloy wheels,  
refer to the Caring for your  
vehicle brochure  
Brake force display 87  
Brake hydraulic system 112  
Brake lamps  
bulb replacement 135  
indicator lamp, defective  
lamp 78  
Buttons in steering wheel 22 CBC Cornering Brake Con-  
trol 112  
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to  
the Caring for your vehicle  
brochure  
Cleaning windshield 74  
Clock 79  
12-/24-hour mode 79  
setting, refer also to the  
Owner's Manual for  
Radio/Onboard Computer  
Closing  
from inside 34  
from outside 31  
Clothes hooks 101, 111  
Clutch  
breaking in 110  
C
CD changer, refer to the  
CD operation, refer to the  
Radio/Onboard Computer  
Cellular phone 99  
Center high-mount brake  
lamp  
bulb replacement 136  
Central locking system 30  
button 34  
65 warning 128  
holders 98, 99  
Capacities 153  
Car battery 140  
Car care, refer to the Caring  
for your vehicle brochure  
Car keys, refer to Keys 30  
Car radio, refer to the  
Owner's Manual for Radio  
Car telephone  
Brake lights  
brake force display 87  
Brake pads 113  
brake fluid level  
18, 112, 125  
breaking in 110  
disc brakes 112  
Brake rotors  
brake system 112  
breaking in 110  
Brake system  
brake pads, indicator  
lamp 19  
preparation 99  
passenger  
Cockpit 14  
Car telephone, refer to the  
separate Owner's Manual  
compartment 34  
Charge indicator lamp 18  
Check Control 78  
Code, refer to the Owner's  
Manual for Radio/Onboard  
Computer  
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Coin box 98  
Cold start, refer to Starting  
the engine 63  
Compact disc operation,  
refer to the Owner's Man-  
ual for Radio/Onboard  
Computer  
Compartments 98  
Compression ratio, refer to  
Engine data 150  
Divided rear backrest 102  
Door key 30  
Door lock 33  
ant 124  
ture 94  
Defrosting windows 94  
windows  
Doors  
(CBC) 112  
warning lamp 19  
Correct tires 117  
Cruise control 74  
indicator lamp 20  
Cup holders, see Beverage  
holders 98, 99  
automatic climate  
control 94  
emergency operation 33  
Draft-free ventilation 95  
Driving light, refer to Parking  
lamps/Low beams 88  
Driving notes 111  
Dry air, refer to Air condi-  
tioning mode 94  
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-  
trol 83  
indicator lamp 19, 83  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-  
trol  
indicator lamp 19  
(DBC) 112  
warning lamp 19  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) 19, 83  
Dynamic Traction Control  
(DTC)  
indicator lamp 19  
Defrosting windows 94  
to Defrosting windows 94  
Demisting windows  
automatic climate  
control 94  
Determining the maximum  
load 104  
Differential  
Computer 80  
Condensation, refer to Air  
conditioning mode 94  
Vehicle Memory, Key  
Memory 60  
Connecting a vacuum  
cleaner, refer to Cigarette  
lighter 100  
age fuel consumption 81  
Control elements, refer to  
Cockpit 14  
Convenience operation  
from outside 33  
Curb weight, refer to  
Weights 152  
Cylinders, refer to Engine  
D
Disc brakes 112  
Dashboard, refer to  
Cockpit 14  
Data  
Displacement, refer to  
Engine data 150  
Display lighting, refer to  
Instrument lighting 89  
Displays, refer to Instrument  
cluster 16  
capacities 153  
dimensions 151  
engine 150  
glass sunroof 32  
weights 152  
windows 32  
Coolant 124  
indicator lamp 19, 77  
level 124  
temperature gauge 77  
Daytime driving lamps 88  
DBC Dynamic Brake  
Control 112  
warning lamp 19  
Deep water, refer to Water  
on roadways 111  
Disposal  
oil 123  
vehicle battery 140  
Distance warning, refer to  
Park Distance Control  
(PDC) 82  
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering  
the rear 47  
Electric glass sunroof 41  
Electric power windows 40  
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159  
Electrical accessories, fail-  
ure 141  
Electrical malfunction  
door lock 33  
Engine oil  
adding 123  
engine oil 123  
Eyeglasses compartment 99 Front center armrest 98  
Eyelet, towing 145  
Front fog lamps 90  
indicator/warning lamp 20  
Fuel  
F
driver's door 33  
fuel filler door 24  
glass sunroof 42  
luggage compartment  
lid 35  
capacity 153  
quality 123  
Avoiding unintentional  
alarms 39  
Fastening the safety belts 47 Fuel consumption  
Fault displays 78  
display 77  
specifications 25  
volume 153  
Electronic Stability Program  
(ESP), refer to Dynamic  
Stability Control (DSC) 83  
Emergency call 142  
Emergency operation  
doors 33  
driver's door 33  
fuel filler door 24  
glass sunroof 42  
Emergency release  
35, 37  
Engine  
breaking in 110  
data 150  
electronics 19  
indicator lamp 19  
speed 76, 150  
specified oils 123  
temperature gauge 76  
types 123  
Engine oil level 19  
check 122  
Filling the windshield washer  
reservoir 153  
First aid, refer to First-aid  
kit 23  
First-aid kit 23  
Flat tire 136  
Flat Tire Monitor 84  
Mobility system 136  
repairing 136  
activating/deactivating 86  
indicator lamp 18, 19, 86  
Flat tire, refer to Tire condi-  
tion 114  
Fuel display, refer to Fuel  
gauge 77  
Fuel filler door 24  
release following an elec-  
trical malfunction 24  
Fuel level indicator, refer to  
Fuel gauge 77  
Fuel mixture preparation 150  
Fuel reserve indicator, refer  
indicator/warning lamp 18  
indicator/warning lamp 18  
Engine oil temperature 76  
Engine data 150  
Engine speed 76, 150  
Entering the rear 47  
Equipment range, refer to  
the Service and Warranty  
Information Booklet for US  
models / Warranty and  
Service Guide Booklet for  
Canadian models  
Fuel tank capacity 153  
Fuses 141  
G
Fluid reservoir for washer  
systems 122  
Fog lamps 90  
indicator/warning lamp 20  
Folding rear backrest 102  
Gasoline consumption, refer  
to Average fuel consump-  
tion 81  
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-  
ifications 25  
starting 63  
switching off 65  
Engine compartment 120  
Engine coolant 124  
refilling 124  
ESP Electronic Stability Pro- Follow me home lamps 88  
Gear indicator 68  
Gearbox  
manual transmission 66  
gram, refer to Dynamic  
Stability Control (DSC) 83  
Exterior mirrors 51  
Footbrake, refer to General  
driving notes 111  
Front airbags 53  
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Gearbox malfunction  
sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic 71  
Gearbox, sequential 67  
Gearshift lever  
manual transmission 66  
sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic 67  
General driving notes 111  
Glass sunroof  
convenience operation 32  
Glass sunroof, electric 41  
closing following an elec-  
trical malfunction 42  
convenience operation 33  
remote control 31, 32  
Glove compartment 97  
Gradient assistance 70  
Grills, refer to Ventilation 92  
Gross weight, refer to  
Weights 152  
Headlamp cleaning system  
litter bag 99  
Hood release 119  
Horn 14  
Hydraulic brake assistant,  
refer to DBC 112  
Hydraulic system  
brakes 112  
Indicator/warning lamp  
airbags 18  
brakes 18, 19  
Check Gas Cap 19  
coolant 19, 77  
DSC 19  
Flat Tire Monitor  
18, 19, 86  
fog lamps 20  
Please fasten safety  
belts 18  
reserve 77  
Individual air distribution 94  
Individual settings, refer to  
Vehicle Memory, Key  
Memory 60  
Inflation pressure monitor-  
ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni-  
tor 84  
cleaning headlamps 74  
washer fluid 122, 153  
Headlamp control 88  
Headlamp flasher 89  
indicator lamp 21  
Headlamps  
bulb replacement 133  
care, refer to the Caring  
for your vehicle brochure  
Heated mirror 51  
control 95  
Hydroplaning 111  
I
Heated seats 50  
Heating  
Ignition key 30  
positions 62  
Ignition lock 62  
Imprint 4  
seats 50  
Indicator lamps 18  
Heating and ventilation 92  
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo  
loading 105  
Height adjustment  
seats 45  
steering wheel 51  
Height, refer to  
Dimensions 151  
High beams 72, 89  
bulb replacement 133  
headlamp flasher 89  
indicator lamp 21  
Inflation pressure, tires  
25, 114  
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking  
brake 65  
Hands-free system 99  
Harman Kardon premium  
sound system 97  
Hazard warning flashers 14  
Hazard warning triangle 23  
Head airbags 53  
INSPECTION 78  
Instrument cluster 16  
Instrument lighting 89  
Instrument panel 14  
Interface socket for onboard  
diagnostics (OBD) 128  
Interior lamps 90  
remote control 32  
Head restraints 46  
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161  
Luggage compartment light-  
Interior motion sensor 38  
switching off 32, 39  
Interior rearview mirror  
automatic dimming  
feature 52  
Leather care, refer to the  
brochure  
diodes 90  
Low beams 88  
automatic 88  
lamp 78  
ing 35  
mounted luggage rack 106  
Lumbar support 45  
Interior temperature  
adjusting 94  
Intermittent  
mode, wipers 73  
Interval  
display, service 78  
Length, refer to  
Luggage compartment  
capacity 152  
refer to Manual  
operation 35  
Light switch 88  
Light-emitting diodes  
(LEDs) 90  
M
M Engine dynamics  
control 87  
M Mobility system 136  
M+S tires, refer to Winter  
tires 118  
floor mat 38  
floor panel 37  
J
Lighter 100  
lid 35  
Maintenance 78, 126  
Maintenance system 126  
Making telephone calls,  
refer to the telephone  
Owner's Manual  
Malfunction  
Jump-starting 143  
LIGHTS ON warning 88  
Lights, refer to Parking  
Load, refer to Cargo  
loading 104  
opening/closing, refer to  
lid 35  
K
Key Memory 60  
Keys 30  
with remote control 30  
door lock 33  
Loading  
vehicle 104  
volume 152  
fuel filler door 24  
Malfunction displays 78  
L
Lamp defect 133  
Load-securing devices 105  
Lock buttons on doors, refer  
to Locking 34  
Lock, steering wheel 62  
Locking  
Luggage compartment lid 35 Manual operation  
Lamps and bulbs 133  
Lashing down loads, refer to  
Cargo loading 104  
Lashing eyelets, refer to  
Securing cargo 105  
Lashing fittings, refer to  
Securing cargo 105  
LATCH child-restraint  
mounting system 58  
emergency operation 35  
emergency release 37  
indicator lamp 78  
opening from inside the  
vehicle 35, 36  
opening from outside 35  
remote control 32  
securing separately 35  
unlocking manually 35  
door lock 33  
driver's door 33  
fuel filler door 24  
glass sunroof 42  
luggage compartment  
lid 35  
from inside 34  
from outside 31, 33  
Locking and unlocking  
doors  
Manual transmission 66  
Master keys  
from inside 34  
with remote control 30  
from outside 31, 33  
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Everything from A to Z  
Maximum speed  
Multifunction steering  
wheel 22  
lamp flasher 72  
Oil change interval, refer  
display 126  
Outside temperature dis-  
play 80  
changing unit of  
measure 80  
with winter tires 118  
MC operation, refer to the  
Owner's Manual for  
MD operation, refer to the  
Owner's Manual for  
Radio/Onboard Computer  
Mechanical seats 44  
Memory, refer to Seat and  
mirror memory 49  
Memory, refer to Vehicle  
Memory, Key Memory 60  
Microfilter  
automatic climate  
control 96  
the Service and Warranty  
Information Booklet for US  
models / Warranty and  
Service Guide Booklet for  
Canadian models  
Oil filter change 153  
Oil level  
checking 122  
Oil pressure  
OIL SERVICE 78  
P
Paintwork care, refer to the  
Caring for your vehicle  
brochure  
Panic mode, trigger  
alarm 32  
Park Distance Control  
(PDC) 82  
Parking aid, refer to Park  
Distance Control (PDC) 82  
Parking brake 65  
N
Navigation system, refer to  
the Owner's Manual for  
Radio/Onboard Computer  
Neck restraints, refer to  
Head restraints 46  
Nets 98  
Nozzles, refer to  
Ventilation 92  
phone 99  
Mini disc operation, refer to  
the Owner's Manual for  
Radio/Onboard Computer  
Mirrors 51  
automatic curb monitor 50 Oil  
heated 51  
memory, refer to Seat and  
mirror memory 49  
Mobile Service 142  
Mobility system 136  
Modifications, technical,  
refer to For your own  
safety 5  
the vehicle 145  
Oil types 123  
posal 140  
Onboard computer 80  
the Owner's Manual for  
Onboard Computer  
Onboard tool kit 132  
Opening and closing  
from inside 34  
Parking lamps 88  
bulb replacement 133  
Parking lamps/Low  
beams 88  
Parts and accessories, refer  
to Your individual vehicle 5  
Passenger-side exterior mir-  
ror tilt function 50  
PDC Park Distance  
Control 82  
O
Odometer 76  
additives, refer to Adding  
engine oil 123  
alternative oils 123  
capacity 153  
dipstick 122  
quality 123  
from outside 31  
via remote control 31  
via the door lock 33  
Outlets, ventilation 92  
Pinch protection  
glass sunroof 41  
Plastic, refer to the Caring  
for your vehicle brochure  
specified engine oils 123  
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163  
Please fasten safety belts  
indicator lamp 18  
Pollen, refer to Microfil-  
ter/activated-charcoal fil-  
ter 96  
Power output, refer to  
Engine data 150  
Power seat 45  
belt 102  
Rear lamps  
Lamps and bulbs 133  
Replacing tires 115  
Restraint systems  
Restraint systems, refer to  
Screwdriver, refer to  
Onboard tool kit 132  
Seat adjustment  
adjusting the lumbar sup-  
port 45  
backrest width adjust-  
ment 46  
BMW sports seat 45  
lumbar support 45  
manual 44  
lamp 78  
automatic climate  
control 95  
Rear-entry assist 47  
Rearview mirror 51  
Receiving assistance 142  
automatic climate  
control 95  
Refueling 24  
fuel filler door 24  
Releasing  
hood 119  
Remaining distance to ser-  
vice 78  
Remaining distance, refer to  
Range 81  
Remote control 31  
luggage compartment  
lid 32  
Power socket, cigarette  
lighter 100  
Reverse gear  
manual transmission 66  
Roof load capacity 152  
Roof-mounted luggage  
rack 106  
Pressure monitoring, tires  
Flat Tire Monitor 84  
Pressure, tires 25, 114  
inflating with Mobility sys-  
tem 139  
power 45  
Seat belt tensioner, refer to  
Safety belts 47  
Seat heating 50  
Seat height adjustment 44  
Seat memory, refer to Seat  
and mirror memory 49  
Seat positions, storing 49  
Seats 44  
Securing cargo 105  
Securing child-restraint sys-  
tem 57  
Securing the vehicle  
from inside 34  
from outside 31, 33  
Selector lever  
sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic 67  
Selector lever positions  
sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic 67  
R
S
Radio remote control key,  
refer to Master key with  
remote control 30  
Radio, refer to the Owner's  
Manual for Radio  
Rain sensor 73  
Raising the floor panel 37  
Range 81  
Reading lamps  
front 90  
rear 90  
Rear armrest, refer to Rear  
center armrest 99  
Rear backrest, folding 102  
ment 48  
Safety belts 47  
height adjustment 48  
sitting safely 43  
warning lamp 18  
Safety feature  
glass sunroof 41  
power windows 40  
Safety systems, refer to  
Antilock Brake  
System 112  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) 83  
malfunction 32  
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Sequential M gearbox with  
Drivelogic 67  
blind 96  
warning 80  
Switches, refer to  
Switching off  
engine 65  
Temperature  
automatic climate  
control 94  
winter tires 118  
Sport mode 87  
indicator lamp 19, 71  
Service and Warranty Infor-  
mation Booklet 126  
SERVICE ENGINE SOON  
warning lamp 19  
Service interval display  
78, 126  
Shift lights 71  
Shift paddles 68  
Side airbags 53  
Side turn signal indicators  
bulb replacement 134  
Sitting safely  
Temperature adjustment 94  
Temperature display  
engine coolant 77  
outside temperature 80  
setting units 80  
Temperature layering 95  
Tempomat, refer to Cruise  
control 74  
Thigh support area, adjust-  
ing 45  
Center high-mount brake  
lamp 136  
Three-point safety belt 47  
Through-loading system 102  
Tilt alarm sensor 32  
remote control 32  
switching off 32, 39  
Tilting passenger-side exte-  
rior mirror 50  
Time 79  
Tire pressure monitoring,  
refer to Flat Tire  
Sports seat 45  
Stability control, refer to  
Dynamic Stability Control  
(DSC) 83  
Standing lamps 89  
Starting difficulties  
engine 63  
ual 5  
vehicle 65  
Symbols 4  
T
Tail lamps  
bulb replacement 135  
lamps 135  
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel  
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel  
gauge 77  
with airbags 43  
with safety belts 43  
Size 151  
Ski bag 103  
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to  
Electric glass sunroof 41  
SMG Drivelogic 67  
Smokers' package, refer to  
Ashtray 100  
Snow chains 118  
SOS, refer to Emergency  
call 142  
Spare key 30, 31  
Special oils 123  
Special oils, refer to Speci-  
fied engine oils 123  
Specified engine oils 123  
Steering wheel lock 62  
Steering wheel, adjusting 51 Technical modifications 5  
Technical data 150  
Storage compartments 98  
Storage nets 98  
Storing seat positions,  
refer to Seat and mirror  
memory 49  
Storing tires 117  
Stroke, refer to Engine  
data 150  
Technical modifications,  
refer to For your own  
safety 5  
Telephone hookup 99  
Telephone, refer to the sep-  
arate Owner's Manual  
Television, refer to the  
Owner's Manual for  
Onboard Computer  
Monitor 84  
Tire replacement 115  
Sun blind 96  
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165  
Tires  
age 116  
breaking in 110  
condition 114, 118  
damage 114  
flat 136  
inflation pressure 25, 114  
replacing 115  
Trap protection  
U
Viscosity 123  
Voice Input System 22  
to the Caring for your vehi- Voice recognition, refer to  
tread 114  
Treadwear indicator in the  
tires, refer to Tire tread –  
tire damage 114  
Treadwear, tires 114  
Trip distance recorder, refer  
to Trip odometer 76  
Trip meter, refer to Trip  
odometer 76  
Underbody protection, refer  
Grading 116  
Volume  
luggage compartment 152  
Units  
average fuel  
W
size, refer to Wheel and  
tire combinations 117  
storing 117  
consumption 81  
temperature 80  
Unlocking  
from inside 34  
from outside 31, 33  
Shift Lights 71  
Warning and indicator  
lamps 18  
Warning lamp 'Please fas-  
ten safety belts' 18  
Warning messages 78  
Warranty and Service Guide  
Booklet 126  
Warranty, refer also to sepa-  
rate booklet 7  
Washer fluid  
tread 114  
treadwear indicator,  
refer to Tire tread – tire  
damage 114  
winter tires 118  
Tools 132  
Trip odometer 76  
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage  
Trunk lighting, refer to Lug-  
ing 35  
V
Torque  
engine 150  
Tow sockets for towing eye-  
let 145  
Turn signal indicator, side  
bulb replacement 134  
Turning circle, refer to  
Dimensions 151  
TV function, refer to the  
Owner's Manual for  
Onboard Computer  
battery 140  
adding 122, 153  
Washer fluid reservoir 122  
volume 122  
Washer jets, refer to Wind-  
shield washer jets 74  
Washer/wiper system 73, 74  
washer fluid 122  
Waste tray, refer to  
Ashtray 100  
Water on roadways, deep  
water 111  
Weights 152  
Wheel and tire  
combinations 117  
break-in procedures 110  
dimensions 151  
loading 104  
Towing bar 145  
Towing eyelet 145  
Towing rope 145  
Towing the vehicle 145  
Track width, refer to Dimen-  
sions 151  
Transport securing devices,  
refer to Securing  
cargo 105  
starting 63  
switching off 65  
washing, refer to the Car-  
ing for your vehicle bro-  
chure 73  
weight 152  
Vehicle Memory 60  
Vehicle weight 152  
Ventilation 92  
draft-free 95  
Transporting children  
safely 56  
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Wheelbase, refer to Dimen-  
sions 151  
Wheels and tires 117  
Wheelslip control DSC 83  
Width, refer to  
Dimensions 151  
Window condensation  
removing 94  
Windows  
convenience operation  
32, 33  
power 40  
remote control 31, 32  
Windshield washer  
nozzles 74  
Windshield washer reservoir  
volume, see  
Capacities 153  
Windshield wiper blades,  
replacing 132  
Windshield wipers, refer to  
Washer/wiper system 73  
Winter tires 118  
condition 118  
storing 117  
Wiper blades, replacing 132  
Work in the engine compart-  
ment 119  
X
Xenon lamps  
bulb replacement 133  
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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 take the time to 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 quantity between the two marks  
on the dipstick is approx.  
1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.  
Tire inflation pressure  
Summer tires  
front rear  
Winter tires  
front rear  
Up to 4 persons  
5 persons or 4 plus luggage  
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