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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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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.
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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.<
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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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
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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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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Tire inflation pressure
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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Switching off the engine
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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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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69
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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Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*
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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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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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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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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Ski bag*
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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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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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 condition
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Backup lamps 66
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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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
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
Drivelogic 70
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
Dimensions 151
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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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
display 81
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
alarm system 39
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
Ice warning 80
Heated seats 50
Heating
rear window 95
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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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
Dimensions 151
bulb replacement 136
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 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
control 32
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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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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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
for children 56
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 47
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
bulb replacement 135
lamp 78
automatic climate
control 95
Rear-entry assist 47
Rearview mirror 51
Receiving assistance 142
automatic climate
control 95
adjustment 45
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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Drivelogic 67
blind 96
warning 80
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 14
Switching off
engine 65
Temperature
automatic climate
control 94
winter tires 118
Speedometer 16
Sport mode 87
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
bulb replacement 133
Starting difficulties
jump-starting 143
engine 63
ual 5
vehicle 65
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 76
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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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
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
bulb replacement 134
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
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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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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