© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Akengesetschoft Wars, Gorman Het io be eyed why arn part hou len permesinn tam BMW AG, Munich. Guin on bs0378 Engish X10 Printed in Germany Printed on endronmentaly kien panes, bleached without croting, subtext yeh, Contents 1e quickest access toa particular lopic oritem by consulting the detailed alphabetical index inning on page 122. }out this Owner's Handbook Opening and closing Adjusting Child safety Driving Everything under control Technical features for driving comfort and satety Lights Heating and air-conditioning systems Practical interior equipment riving hints Driving precautions Refueling Wheels and tyres Inthe engine compartment ‘Maintenance Replacing parts ‘Mutual aid Indicator and warning ights joference 916 Technical dataOwner's Handbook We have tried to make all the information in this ‘Owner's Handbook easy to find. The quickest ‘access to-a specific topic or item is by consult- ing the detailed alphabetical index at the end. Consult the first chapter foran initial overview of your car. ‘When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Owner's Hand- ‘book; itis an important part of the vehicle Additional sources of information Ifyou have any queries, BMW Service willbe glad to advise you. Information on BMW, €.9. on technical aspects, ‘can also be found on the Internet on iwwu.berw.com. Symbols used PFN trsicates precautions that must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. [5] lentites information that wi assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. << Marks the end of a specific iter of informa tion. * Identities optional extras or specific national- ‘market items of equipment, as well as equip- ‘ment and functions not yet available atthe time of printing. ‘Symbol for components and assemblies. [[]i] Recommends that you study the relevant ‘section of this Owner's Handbook in con- nection with a particular part or assembly. Your individual vehicle ‘When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari ‘us items of equipment. This Owner's Hand- 1ok describes all models and equipment pcifications which BMW offers within this siticular model ine. hs explains why the Owner's Handbook may js0 contain details of items which youhavenot \jored. The differences can easily be identi- 1 by the asterisk * shown against optional i described in this Owner's Handbook, Jase refer ta the Supplementary Owner's gndbooks supplied with your vehicle Invehicles with right-hand drive, some of the controls are arranged differently from jose shown in the illustrations ofthis Owner's jondbook.¢ itatus at time of pI ig yo high safety and quality standards of BW. nicles are maintained by unceasing develop- went work on designs, equipment and acces- nies, ln rare instances, your car may therefore ies from the information supplied in the ‘Ower's Handbook. For your own safety Maintenance and repair ‘The advanced technology behind this car, for example the use of modem materials and high-performance electronics, means that specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair are required. Always have the necessary work on your BMW performed either by BMW Service ory aworkshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person- nel. fsuch workis performedinexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus con- stitute a safety risk. Parts and accessories PFN BNW recommends using parts and ‘accessory products on this vehicle that are specifically approved for this purpose by BMW. You are recommended to consult BMW Service for advice on Genuine BMW parts and accesso- ries, other BMW- approved products and com= petent advice on all related matters. The safety, function and suitability of these parts and products have been checked by BMW. BMW accepts product liability for them. BMW cannot accept lability or parts or acces ‘sory products of any kind which it has not approved. BMWs unable to assess each individual prod- ct of outside origin as to its suitability for use (on BMW vehicles without safety risk. This suit- abilty cannot be guraranteed even if an official ppermithas been issued forthe particular prod- ct ina specific country. Tests performed for ‘such permits cannot always cover all operating Conditions for BMW vehicles, and some of them therefore are insufficient.OverviewCockpit Flashing tum indicators 41 High-beam headlightstheadiight Around the steering wheel: controls and displays Seater ooh Parking lights* 59 > Computer 46 > Settings and information about thevehicle 47 LZ. _ Settings and information about the J wehicie 47 EF Instrument iighting 60 Instrument cluster 10 [KT Windstreen wipers. 41 GAD Rainsensor* 41 (5 Roar window wiper 42 AT Switching the ignition oni and ‘noxt_startinglstopping the engine 36 12 Ignition lock 36 | 19 Hluttons® on the steering whee! \ Telephone 7 16 13 15 > Press briefly: receiving and ending acal staring tng if foraseecied number ress for longer: recalling 7 Safety switch for electric rear 6 windows* 24 ¥ R Side lights 58 Volume control Low-beam headlights 58 you NY Soa ening and closing windows 23 gees Automate ving hes f- Activatingldeactivating voice input control 58 ( ter* Folding outside mirrors in and out® 31 (HE syste 4 Adjusting outside mirtors, parking position . function® 31 ¥D Foalights* 60 5 Headlight beam throw - adjustment 59 Q# Reertoaiights* 60 D> Changing rao station Selecting music tack > Resetting trip distance recorder 45 icator and warning lights principle fof and warning lights appear in vatious nations in panel 1 and display 2. Various ols can be shown on display 2s ameans inquishing between faults. This enables Jo respond precisely as needed. lights in panel 1 are checked for proper ‘ioning and thus come on briefly when the ie starts oF the ignition is switched on. to do in the event of a fault {of allehe warning lights andiindicator lights js on page 107; the list also tells you why Position of automatic transmission* 38 Computer 46 Date of next scheduled service, and Individual lights come on, and explains how remaining driving distance 48 hould react. Distance recorder - odometer — and trip, distance recorder 45 Initialising the Run Flat indicator 55 Checking engine oil level* 93 Settings and information 47Around the centre console: controls and displays ‘Microphone for handsfree telephony* Reading lights 61 Gass oof", electric 24 Interior ight 60 |ndicatoriwarning light, front passenger, girbags* 34 ‘Microphone for voice input system* Dynamic Traction Control DTC 53 Hozard warning flashers Dpntral locking system 19 Heating and ventilation, ai conditioner* or jutomatic air-conditioning system* Air distribution for heating 63 Air distribution to the windscreen* 65 Ar distribution to the upper body area* 65 Ar distribution to the footwell* 65 Automatic air distribution ‘and flow rate control* 65 Cooling function* 66 ‘Automatic Air Recirculation Control AUC 66 Recirculated-air mode 63, 66 Maximum cooling* 65 Residual heat utilisation* 66 Airflow rate 63, 66 Defrosting windows* 66 Rearwindowheating 63, 66 11 gif Seatheating® 29 Py, Park Distance Control POC* 52Opening and closing Remote control Each remote control has an integrated key. Power is supplied by a long-life rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it 's in the ignition lock while the cars being riven. Consequently, you should use each remote control atleast twice a year in order to keep the batteries charged. The settings called Lup and implemented when the caris unlocked Gepend on which remote controls used to unlock the car, see Personal Profle, next cot- umn, In addition, information about service require ‘mentsis stored inthe remote control, see Serv- ‘ce datain the remote control, page 96. Integrated key of remote control ‘The integrated key enables you to: Unlock and lack the driver's doorin the ‘event of an electrical defect, for example, see page 18 > Deactivate and activate front passenger ar- bags*, see pave 33 ‘Automatic adjustment of the driver's seat sd the outside mirrors after unlocking®, see page 31 J2h/24n moxie of the clock, see page 47 Pnte format, see page 47 ‘its of measure for fuel consumption, dis- Jence coverediremaining distances, and lemperature, see page 47 \stomatic air conditioning*: AUTO pro- Taking out of the remote control 1 J, setting temperature, airflow rate and fribution, see page 65 ff -i8io volume, see separate Operating tructions 1ed-dependent volume, see separate Operating instructions Press button 1 to release the key. New remote controls BMW Service can supply new remote controls 28 additonal units or as replacements in the event of los, tral locking system Personal Profile ‘You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Wit- ip coor is leach out any action on your part, Personal Profile {ollowing are unlocked or locked in combi ‘ensures that most of these settings are saved bn for the remote control currenty in use. When ¥you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognised and the settings ‘saved for it ae called up and implemented. ‘This means that your personel settings are ‘active when you return to your BMW, even ifthe car was used in the interim by someone else with a remote control of their own and the set- tings were changed accordingly. You can configure 3 maximum of three remote controls for three different persons. This presupposes that each person has his or her ‘own remote control principle val locking becomes active when the Doors Prilgate Fol fille flap jpvotion of the central fm outside inthe remote controt with alarm system* or convenient access* by means of the door lock With convenient access* by means of the hunles on the driver's and the front pas- wnger’s door + operating the system from the outside, vadlocks are operated at the same time. »jster prevent the doors from being Jeked either atthe safety lock buttons or oy handles. The interior light and the ground Js" are also switched on or off withthe scking system PersonalProfile settings For more information on specific settings, see the pages referred to. remote control. The alarm system* is also armed or disarmed. For further details of the alarm systam®, sea page 20, Operation of thecentrallockingsystem from inside By means of the button for central locking, see page 19, Inthe event of sufficiently severe accident, the ccentrallocking system unlocks automatically.In ‘addition, the hazard warning flashers and the interior light are switched on. Opening and closing: from the outside With the remote control PFN Persons remaining in the car or pets lett inside can lack the doors from the inside. ‘Always take the remate controlwith you, sothat the car can be opened from the outside. Unlocking Press the fi button, The interior ight and the doors’ ground lights* come on. Outside mirrors that were folded in are automatically folded out [5] Oncerteinrationatmarket versions, press the button twice, the first time to tniock the driver's door, the second time to release the remaining locks. Convenient opening Hold the fj button pressed. The electric win- dows and the glass roof* are opened, Locking Press the @ Lock button. PFN Denotlockthe car rom the ouside when there is someone inside it, as it cannot then be unlocked from the inside. €Convenient closing Hold the@ tock button pressed. The electric ‘windows and the glass roof* are closed. The outside mirrors are automatically folded ‘Watch the closing movement to ensure that no-one is trapped. The closing pro- ‘cedure is interrupted immediately ifthe button Is released. ‘Switching on the interior light While the cari locked: Press the @ tock button. ‘This function also enables you tolocate the car, forinstance in a parking garage. Unlocking the tailgate Press the 6 button for about one second. ‘The tailgate opens a short way, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked. [5 | Iotdertoaveiddamage,make sure there is sufficient clearance in all directions before opening the tailgate. Ifthe tailgate was previously locked, it wil be locked again as soon as itis closed. Bofore and after each trip, check that the tall- ‘gate has not been inadvertently unlocked. Malfunctions ‘The remote control may malfunction as 2 result bf interference from local ravio signals. I this ‘occurs, unlock and lock the carat the door lock with the integrates key. {the car does not have an alarm system* or convenient access*, only the driver's door can bbe unlocked and locked at the door lock by ‘means ofthe integrated key. When the driver's and the front passenger's door are closed, you can unlock and lock all ‘ther doors, the tailgate and the fuel file flap together by means of the central locking button in the passenger compartment, see page 19. Ifthe car can no longer be locked with aremote ‘control, the battery in the remote controls fat Use this remote control when driving relatively 18 long distance to recharge its battery, see page 16. Via the door lock Donot lock the car from the outside when there is someone inside it, as it cannot then be unlocked from the inside. + ‘On certain national-market versions, the {alarm system* can oniy be operated with the remote control, Opening these cars via the lock triggers off the alarm, To switch off the alarm: Unlock the car with the remote control, see page 17, or insert the remote contol fully into the ignition lock. For further details ofthe alarm system, see page 20. J] Hite cris not ted with an alam sys. © tem? or convenient access*, only the driver's door can be locked at the door lock. Tolock all the doors, the fue! filler flap and the tailgate together: 1. With the doors closed, lock the car by means of the central locking button in the passenger compartment, see page 19. 2. Unlock and open the driver's oF the front passenger's door, see page 19. 3. Lock the car. > Lock the driver's door at the door lock, Using the integrated Key, or > Press down the safety lock button ofthe. front passenger's door and close the door from outside. inient operation* “earis fitted with an alarm system* or con- ‘nccess*, you can operate the electric jand the glass roof by means of the Jand youcan also fold the outside mir- fond out", integrated key in the position for or locking. Which the closing movement to ensure jatno-one is trapped. The movement is jvben the key is released.< loperation 1Lof an electrical faut, you can lock jock the driver's door by turning the inte- ‘hey to the limit positions inthe door lock. jing and closing: the in: Dutor locks or unlocks the doors and tail Suen the front deors are closed, but does sdlock them. The fue! fille flap remains hed. king and opening thor unlock the doors together using the “entrallocking button and then pull the “Joo handle above the armeest or ‘ullthe door handle out twice at any door: ‘9 first pul unlocks the door, the second ‘one opens it, ing Fither lock al doors at once via the central Jocking button, or press down the safety lock button ofa door. To prevent that you are shut out ofthe car ‘accidentally, the drivet's door cannot be locked with the safety lock button when itis open. Persons remaining in the car or pets left Inside can lock the doors from the inside. ‘Always take the remote control with you, so that the car can be opened from the outside. € Tailgate [5 order to avoid damage ake surothere LP issuticient clearance in all directions before opening the tailgate. < Opening from outside ress the top hal of the BMW badge or press the tJ button on the remote control for approx- imately one second. The tailgate is unlocked. and can be swung upwards. Manual release In the event of an electrical fault rey 41. Unlock the rear-seat backrest and fold it {uly forward by pressing the button in the recess, see arrow, and pulling the backrest 19forward. Depending onthe national market version of detectorisnotact- — Convenient access* Gomply with the instructions forfolding _—_the car, the alarm system indicates unauthor- : down the rear-seat backrests on page 30. _ ised entry or tampering in different ways: indicator ight goes outafter unlock. CoAVEnient access enables you to access your Viadba Gndetherlénunciefey eppkene Twattemptasmmodetetrperanh _ca€without having to ake te remote control | © 0 seconds I curing your adeonce. into your hand. tis sufficient to have the remote control on your person, for example inajacket > The hazard warning flashers operate incicator Yoh shes ator unlocking pocket. Th wehcle automaticaly recognises |. a for approx.5 minutes*, the remote controlis insertedin the your remote control when itis in the immediate — jon, but for no longer than approx. Vicinity or inside the car. Convenient access supports the following Arming and disarming Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either oe a with the remote control orat the door lock, the alarm systemis armed or disarmed at the same sensor and interior © Unlocking/locking the car ‘2 Unis the eover from thes tligate, seo time, int detector > Unlocking just the tailgate arrow, and pull the cable attached to it. Even when the alarm system is armed, you can > Starting the engine ‘This unlatches the tailgate. ‘open the tailgate by means of the & button on sensor D> Convenient closing the remote control, see page 18 When you (cles inclination is monitored, The Clos subsequently clase the tallgate itis again Iviggered, for instance, if an attempt is kere a ae ‘ocked and retard steal the car's wheels ortowitawey. OPereting requir > The ear or the tailgate can be locked only >] Oncetan nations-market versions, vwhen the car ascertains that the remote P uniocking viathe doorlock triggersoffthe Control on your person is ot inside the car, movement detector ala {ho intr movement detector can a _p cm Borectty, the windowatend glass toot Acura ave laps bere 4p <3 ‘Switching offan alarm closed. Bite sresawotit ered Unlock he car wth the remote control see engine canbe started only when the ornae 19 false alarms car ascertains that the remote control an trae your person is inside the car. insert the remote control fully into the igni- tion lock, Sslarm sensor and the interior movernent bor canbe switched off together. This pre- Jnlse alarms, e.. in the following situa- > ‘The recessed handles in the tailgate lining make it easier to pull the tailgate down. To avoid injures, ensure that the closing area of the tallgate is unobstructed. € ‘Special features in contrast to conventional remote control Generally speaking, it makes no difference duplex pie era ‘whether you control the functions outlined the cars being trensported by auto- Shove by ing conveniont access or by press ing the buttons on the remote control. Conse- Indicator light displays Alarm system* f pts are to remain inside the ca. ‘uenty, you should begin by familarising your- self withthe instructions for opening and The principle ‘ ishing off thetiltalarm sensorand closing, starting on page 16. The alatm system reacts if e pr movement detector The features specific to convenient access are the @ Lock button on the remote control described below. > Adoor, the engine compartment id or the tailgate are opened D> There is any movement inside the car-inte- rior movement detector, see below > The car's inclination changes, for instance ino row > te incicator ight beneath the inside mi Inccator ght comes on for approx. two ror flashes steal the system is armed to, then begin fo ash steady. The tit If the indicator light flashes after locking: Mchea: ‘and interior movement detector gine compartment Ho a Sultched of un the cari next unlocked Han attemptismade ojackitup andstesi 400s enging compartment dor alte Jockod # ean are ck proved ven ‘thewheels ortoraice tpriorto towing away closed fully, the remaining items are > There is an interruption in the power supply ‘deadiocked and the indicator lightbegins to fromthe battery fash steadily ater 10 seconds However, 20(Gods Put your hand right round the handle of the driver's or the front passenger's door, arrow 1 ‘This corresponds to pressing the 6 button. When a remote control s detected inside the ‘passenger compartment after the car has been unlocked, the electric steering whee! lock dis- engages, see page 36, Locking, Use your finger to touch the panel, arrow 2, for ‘approx. one second. This corresponds to pressing the @ Lock button, For convenient closing, keep your finger on the panel, arrow 2. Unlocking just the tailgate Press the top half of the BMW badge on the tail gate, This corresponds to pressing the bj but- ton. [5] Ifthe remote control inadvertently left LE? | behind is detected inside the car after you ‘lose the tailgate, the tailgate reopens slighty. ‘The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds. ‘Switching on radio readiness Lightly touching the startistop button switches ‘on radio readiness, see page 36. [By] Derr pret the bake ada or the P| clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will stan immediately. Starting the engine When you want to start the engine or switch on the ignition, it suffices ifthe remote controls, a | inside the car;it does not have to be in the ign ing the batter tion lock, see page 36. : ie jeryin theremote controlfor convenient ‘i notof the rechargeable type and ‘replacement from time to time, love the integrated key from the remote ol, See page 16. ‘Switching off the engine in vehicles ith automatic transmission ‘The engine can be switched off only when the selector lever is in position P, see page 38. To switch off the engine with the selector lever inposition N, the remote control must bein the Ignition lock. Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1, Insertthe remote controlin the ignition loc 2. Press the footbrake, 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4, Switch off the engine. eee ee {anew battery with the plus side up. s the cover back into position {rose ofthe old battery only at art \horised collecting point or hand tin to Denice. ¢ Malfunctions Convenient access may malfunction as a result of interference from local radio signals. If this happens, open or close the car using the but- {ons on the remote control or by inserting the integrated key into the daar fock. You can sub~ ‘sequently start the engine by inserting the serve the windows during the clos emote contral into the ignition lock. e ¥. ne ‘procedure, to avoid any injuries. aving the car, take the remote control ‘ignition lock and close the doors, oth hildron could operate the power win- ‘and possibly injure themselves. Warning lights Ifthe warning ight inthe instrument [AA\, Sketorcomos onwnen you etempt tostartthe engine: the engine cannot be started The remote control is notin the car ‘0-15 malfunctioning. Take the remote control wth you into the car or have itchecked. appli cable, try insert rent remote control into the faniton lock. ithe waring gti th inruent [A\, caster comes on tia ongie i fining terorotecoctolaee longer ine tesa ster he engine hen ‘switched off, it can be restarted only within omiorenae ine nator ht in th instrurent [Bhe\, custer comes on: change the battery inthe remote cool ling, closing ‘oss the switch until the pressure point is fe ‘The window opens for as long as you hold We switch down. >> Press the switch briefly beyond the pres sure point: ‘The window opens automatically. Press the switch again briefly to halt the opening movement. Close the window similarly by pulling the switch, Ifthe car has electric windows in the rear, there are separate switches in the armrests, ‘After the ignition is switched off You can stil operate the windows: © Intadio readiness, for approx. 15 minutes With the romote control remeved or the ‘ignition and radio readiness switched off, ferapprox.one minute For convenient operation by means of the femcte contra rat the door lock see page 17 ‘19. Convenient closing wth convenient ‘access, see Locking on page 22. JI To he remote contol with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the eletric windows and possi- bly injure themselves. « ‘Trap protection If the closing force of an electric window exceedsa specific valueasit closes, the closing ‘action is interrupted immediately and the win- ‘dow reopens slighty Despite the tran protection function, make sure that the windows are not obstructed as they close; if this precaution is ‘not taken, the risk remains that thin objects, for instance, could fal to interrupt the closing movement. To restrict the trap protection function, pul! the ‘switch beyond its pressure Point and hold it in this position. inthis instance, if the closing force ‘exceed a specific value the window is opened only a few milimetres. Ifthe switch is pulled beyond the pressure point again within approx. 4 seconds and held in this position, the trap protection function is overrid- denSafety switch* a ‘This enables you to prevent the rear door win- dows from being opened and closed at the ‘switches in the rear seat area, for instance by children. When the safety function is switched ‘on, the indicator light comes on, Press the safety switch when caryying children on the rear seats, otherwise careless closing of the windows could resultin injury.« Accessories nearthe windows Ifyou fit accessories within the power window ‘movement range, €.0. clip-on aerial for your ‘mobile phone, the system must be initialised to teach itthe new conditions. BMW recommends that you have this work performed by BMW. Service. Glass roof*, electric Observe the glass roof during the closing procedure, to avoid any injuries. ‘Take the remote control with you and close the ‘doors when you leave the car, otherwise chil- ‘dren could operate the windows and possibly injure themselves. ss 100! encounters an obstruction dur- 19 from approximately the centre of the lure, or during closing from the raised {he closing movements interrupted Jss roof is opened again slightly ite the trap protection function, ure that the roof is not obstructed « ifthis precaution is not taken, the ins that thin objects, for instance, i {pinterrupt the closing movement. jo the trap protection function, press bbayond its pressure point and hold it tion.« Remove the cover panel. 4, Insert Allen key from the took, see page 98, into the designated aperture. Turn the glass roof in the desired direction. Raising Press the switch. > Ifthe glass roof was in the closed position i rises and the sliding trim opens slightly. D> Ifthe glass roof was open it automatically ‘908s to the raised position. The sliding trim remains completely open. Do not close the sling trim forcisy with the roof in the raised position, as this ‘could damage the mechanism. |power failure jr fallure, there is a possibilty that foof can only be raised. The system “iibalised. BMW recommends that you work performed by BMW Service. opening and closing ntof an electrical fault, you can move oof manvall Jip the cover ofthe front interior lights 19 the screwdriver from the toolkit, see Opening, closing > Push the switch toward the ror tothe pres sure point. The glass roof and the siding trim open together as long as you hold the switch in this position > Push the switch tothe rear past the pres- sure point. The glass root and the sliding trim open automaticaly. Press the switch again briefly tohalt the opening movement. ‘Analogously, you close the glass roof by push- ing the switch forward. The siding trim remains open and must be closed manually. For convenient operation by means of the remote control or atthe door lock see page 17° 018, Convenient ciosing with convenient access, see Locking on page 22, Before fitting the cover panel, reattach the ccover ofthe interior lights. » both sides, insert the screwdriver into respective opening next to the reading »\ and press the clip, After the ignition is switc You can still operate the roof: > Inadio readiness, for approx. 15 minutes > With the remote control removed or the ignition and radio readiness switched off, for approx. one minut ed offAdjusting Safe seated position A seated position that suitably reflects your requirements isa vital condition of relaxed oi vying with a minimum of fatigue. In conjunction with the seat bets, the head restraints and the ‘airbags, the seated position has a major influ- ‘ence on your safety in the event of an accident. ‘You should therefore observe the following nates in order to maintain the protective func~ tion ofthe car's safety systems. For additional notes on child safety, see page 33. Airbags Keep your distance from the airbags. ‘Always grip the steering wheel on the im, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimise the risk of injury to the hhands or arms in the event ofthe airbag being ‘riggered off. No other persons, pets or objects should be held or permitted to remain between the airbag and yourself, Do not use the front airbag cover on the front ‘passenger's side as a tray. Make sure that the front passenger likewise adopts a correct, ‘seated position and does notrest feet or legs on the instrument pane!, otherwise helshe could ‘sustain leg injuries in the event ofthe front air= bag being triggered off. Even if all these instructions are complied with, Certain injuries as a result of contact with the airbag cannot be entirely uled out, depending ‘on the circumstances in which an accident occurs. Occupants with sensitive hearing may bbe subject to brief and generally temporary impaired hearing caused by the ignition and inflation noise. ‘The locations of the airbags and additional notes are given on page 56. “I with the instructions on head restraint “on page 28, and on damaged seat belts Seat belt Always fasten your seat belt before every jour- ney. The airbags are a complementary safety. feature and not a substitute for the seat belts, "Never restrain more than one person wit each seat belt, Babies or small children ] ‘must not travel on the lap of another occupant, Pregnant women should also wear the seatbelt making sure that the strap in the pelvic area is ‘well down on the hips and does not press ont ‘abdominal region ofthe body. ‘The seat belt must not pass across the neck, become tapped at any point or chafe against any sharp edges. The seat belt should not be ‘wisted and must be positioned firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to the bady as possible. It should not pass over hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event of a head (on colision and injure the lower abdomen, ‘Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, otherwise: its restraining effect could be impaired. If the rear centre seat belt is used, the wider 22nd apply your weight tothe driver's backrest must be locked in position, see Jront passenger's seat® or itt off, as, page 30, otherwise the seat belt will not have. ny: ‘any restraining effect. Seatbelts, see page 30. ily withthe instructions on page 26, ‘here will be greater risks to personal 4 and slide the seat to the desired jeasing the lever, move the seat gently fr back to make sure it engages prop- Seats Before adjusting, note Do not reposition the driver's seat while the cars in motion. The seat could move’ unexpectedly, leading to the driver losing con- trol f the car, so that an accident could be caused. Do not recline the driver's or front passenger's ‘seat back too far, otherwise there will bea risk Of sliding under the seat bet in an accident, so that the belt loses its protective effect.< ‘vor and apply your weight to the back= “itt off, as necessary. Lumbar support* ‘The seatback contour canbe altered to support ‘the lordosis, the curvature ofthe lumbar section of the spine, “The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal column are supported, to encourage an upright but relaxed seated position. > Toincrease or reduce the curvature: press. the switch at front or rear. > Tomove the curved section up or down: press the switch at top or bottom. Electric seat adjustment* Comply with the adjusting instructions ‘mentioned above, or there will be greater risks to personal safety. way ams,4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, see Head restraints below. ‘Sport seat* ‘You can manually adjust the thigh support, the tit angle and the width of the backrest of this seat. Thigh support G —~ ul the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back. Angle Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or litt off, as necessary, Backrest width ‘Seat heating* as = Youcan change the width ofthe backrest to sul your individual preferences by adjusting the eral-support pads. Press once per temperature stage. ‘Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press and do not immediately release the but- ton. When you take the remote control out of the vehicle, the most recently used temperature setting isretainedin memory for approximately press the button, arrow 1, and slide iad cestraint down, ywhead restraints not height-adjusta- ‘Prass the switch at front or rear Backrest width decreases or increases accordingly. Head restraints Head restraints reduce the risk of neck. injuries in the event of an accident. Posi tion the centre ofthe head restraint at approxi imately ear level fins ‘yp all the way, ws the button, arrow 1, and with the. st tilted slightly forward pull the head pit fully out 115 minutes. you drive again within this period, the seat heating is automatically activated at the memorised temperature. Seat and mirror memory* ‘Yau can save andcall uptwociterent combine: Tons of drwe's seat and outside miner pos tors Setting forthe mbar support are not saved in memory. Front seats ip head restraints down and up Adjusting height kam ay «jing on the equipment version, your car ae » 0 three folding head restraints. > Up: pul > Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down, fhe button, arrow 1. “ ‘Note that itis an offence to drive with the {, switch on radio readiness or the ignition, ‘oor seats occupied and the rear head see page 36. ints folded down. Fold up the head its before allowing passengers to 2 Aust saat end ctside ico tthe yy the rear seats. sired positions. Removing 4. Pullupallthe way. ~~ 2._ Press the button, arrow 1, and pull thehead restraint fully out )3. Press the MEIN button, bell anchorage is suitable for adults “The mirror on the passenger's side is The LED in the button comes on wpas long as they are sitting cor- ‘more convex than the mirror on the 4. Press the desired memory key 1 or 2. age 26. river's side, Reflected objects are closer than The LED goes out. they appear. This makes it more difficult to est- mate the distance at which another vehicle is, The positions for the driver's seat and out- : tide minor ae saved forthe remote con othe ber. folowing you. Ths also applies tthe outer tion ofeach cutside miro. trol current in use, shored button on the belt buckle. SPetonoF each outs the belt backup tothe ee 3 4 Manual call-up iy At Do not call up memory while you are driv- 1. Press the button in the recess, see arrow. ‘Seat belts’ reminder for front SS ‘i ing as unexpected seatmovementcouls 2, Pultherer-seat batret forward 2 resultin an accident Tiss Wad Fala aaa “The indicator ight comes on and an a ; you return the seat backrestto the i Hohe sete ee Comfort function mele Cahir neareecneranends ‘nether the seatbelt has been fas- = 1. Unloskand openthe dive's door or switch doy and disappears. the rea-seat back o on radio readiness, se page 36 arenot corecly latched, udden braking or » seat bats rominder is issued as 2. Briefly press the desired memory bution 1 avoiding action coud suffice to throw log chiver's seat belthasnot been fas- 1 Adiusting or2 into the passenger compartment end endan Fasten seat bels'eminderis also 2 Switching to the other mirror or parking ‘The adjusting procedure is immediately _the-ca's occupants. ‘tTo2d speeds above approx Bkmh positon function* halted when you press a seat adjustment tre tontpassenge’'s seatbelis ot 3. Folding iors inandout™ switch orone ofthe MEMORY buttons. heavy object ar placed tions ofthe t saved Seat belts enger Seat, or If driver or font a= eee cee Sppasten their seat bets ; Safety function Comply wit the instructions on page sonal Profile, page 16. 4. Close the driver's door and switch the fan or there wl be greater risks to personal tion on or of, see page 36, safety. ge seatbelts ato Adjusting manually no seat belts have been exposed io 2. Presa the desired memory bition 1 or2 Before driving of, aye make sure ha al jscatbeshavebeane1922419 Tyg yrs can alse ated manly, Lunt the adusting procedure Isfirished. occupants have fastened their seatbelts. The fe thebellsyetemincluding bet N@CeSSAIy press the edge ofthe glass I the bution was pressed accidental: airbags area complementary safety feature yr any chil-restrant systems Press the button again; the LED wilgo out, ‘nota substitute forthe seatbelts. Jd the belt anchorage checked. Folding mirrors in and out In the rear, the centre seat belt buckles. Juve this work porformed by BMW —_-Atspeeds up to approx. 20kavh(12 mph), you , intended forthe centre passenger only ravierkshop that operates to BMW cn fldthe mirrors in oe aut by pressing Folding rear-seat backrests sions ané has suitably trained person- Button 3. This canbe usefulin narow streets, wise corect operation ofthese safety forinstance,or to fold the minors back outinto FIN “heck hat he conte headrests is Si pot ensured.« the correct position after theyave been folded folded down before you fold down the inmanualy. rear seat backrests, as otherwise the hood fetoint andthe cenre conse couldbe dom | rs Automatic heating™ 29 | we ‘Avcuttoe empertigee eae tt ii, | je mirrors both outside mirrors are automatically heated Giorsection ofeach mirordispleys.a white the engine i running or the ignition 2 Jicidofiew*, though sightyalstonted, _Switehed on. ’. Fastening Inner section In this way, the view to “The Seat belt bucide (lust ba herd to Sogedl boxtendedand theso-cledlid spot-down* es Passenger-side mirror ti parking position function Activating See 11, Push the miror selector switch to the posi- tion for the driver's-side mirror 1 2, Engage reverse gear or move the selector lever to position R. ‘The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tts slightly down. The road surface close to the car, e.g. the kerb, is thus brought within the driver's field of view in the mirror, for instance while parking the car. Deactivating Push the mirror selector switch to the position for the passenger-side mirror 2. [5 | Trepétking poston ncton's switched off ou ate towing a tre ¢ Inside mirror serve, “ins eect aera csoster oe aenourt ease ‘when driving at night Automatic-dim mirrors, see page 79, Steering wheel id safety Adjusting De nat adjust the steering wheel post shi tne car isn motion, or an accident may reut lm any unexpected movement: int considerations ‘ot leave children unattended in the Jo, 2s they could otherwise enden- Ives andlor other persons by open- Ws, for example. is in your BMW, except forthe a iat and rear centre seat, are suitable Jolation of universal child restraint Jorollage groups, provided these have | loved or the age group in question ‘carry children at the rear {dren under 12 years of age or smaller 150m (approx. 5 feet) should jl on the rear outer seats using suit- restraint systems, otherwise there is a lek of injury in the event ofan acei~ 1. Fold lever down. 2, Move the stearing whee! to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion. ‘Swing the lever back up. cf Electric steering-wheel lock The steering whee! locks or unlocks automat cally when the remote control is removed or insite, spe pooe.36,, jon for the front passenger's ‘younevertheless need to ft a child Iroint system on the front passenger's, »Wront passenger's airbags must be Jed, otherwise a child traveling on that ba at considerable risk of injury ifthe 110 toggered off, even if itis wearing 3 stant system. ‘he airoags forthe front passenger can- ‘ol be deactivated unless the cars fitted 21K and a Keyswitch forthe front pas- irbags. Keyswitch* for front passenger airbags oc Youcan deactivateand subsequently reactivate the front and side airbags forthe front passen- ‘ger by means of akeyswitch, This keyswitch is ‘setin the side of the dashboard on the passen- ger side. You can deactivate and reactivate the airbags for the front passenger only when the car is at standstil and the front passenger's door is open. Deactivating 1. Remove the integrated key from theremote control, see page 16. 2. Usetheintegratedkey totumthekeyswitch to the OFF position, ‘The airbags for the front passenger are deacti- ‘vated when the switch is in this position. The airbags for the driver remain fully active. j5 | Once the child restraint system has been removed, immediately reactivate the air- bags for the front passenger so that they can deploy correctly in the event of an accident. Reactivating Use the integrated key from the remote control totuin the keysuitch tothe ON position. ‘The front passenger's aitbags are reactivated and can deploy correctly ithe need arises.Functional status The indicator light remains on ifthe front passenger's aitbagshave beer deactivated. > Once the front passenger's airbags are acti- vated, the indicator light goes out immedi ately. Fitting child restraint systems BMW Service cn supply suitable child restraint systems for every age and weight class, JI Whenseecing instating andusing chs restraint systems, observe the manufac: ture’ nstructions, 35he protective effect could otherwise be impaire Following an aocien, have ll components of the child restaint system and he sat bet that was usedto secure it checked by BMW Service tnd renewed f necessary. Always have this work performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specications and has sutaby vain personnel € ISOFIX child seat mountings* For details of how to install the ISOFIX child seat mounting system, please con- sult the separate operating and safety instruc~ tions supplied by the system's manufacturer. jtch for window lifts safely Switch forthe windowr lifts, see 8 {J chidren are traveling on the rear Mountings on the rear seats ‘The ISOFIK child seat mountings are located. beneath the caps. Flip up the corresponding, caps. Mountings on front passenger's seat ZA ZA “The !SOFIX child seat mountings are located: the points marked with the arrows, When driving with children Child safety catches in rear doors / Push down the locking levers on the rear doo ‘The respective door can now only be opened, {rom the outside.Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control fully nto the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on. Individual electrical consumers can operate. The electric steering whee! lock disen- {gages automatically [| Automaticunlockingofthesteeringis LP audible. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the vehicle, as oth ‘emwise the electric steering whee! lock will not disengage and you will not be able to steer the car. Removing the remote control from the ignition lock Press the remote controlin brefly;itis automat ‘cally ejected a short way. At the same time: > Theignition switches off, ifitwas on before- hand, The electric steering whee! lock engages automatically. Do] Automutetoking ofthe tering is audible. Automatic transmis ‘You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector levers in the P position: interlock, Automatic transmission 1. Press the oatbrake. 2. Move the selector lever to position Por, if the ignition is switched on, to position N Briefly press the startistop button. ‘The starters operated automatically fora cer- tain time, and operation ceases automatically as. ‘soon as the engine has started. i the engine sun the engine in enclosed spaces, fling the harmful exhaust gas can, fof consciousness with fatal conse- ‘The exhaust gas contains carbon which is colourless and odouriess, Joxic. Do not leave the car unat- Start/stop button the car withthe engine running, nsission inde or move the «10 position P and apply the hand- Jeont the car from moving. the accelerator pedal while start- ach time the startstop button is pressed, jne. radio readiness othe ignition are switched o smup the engine with the carat a croft ltspreterableto set off straight away, J Dent depress he bake peda or the ‘Moderate engine speeds. clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will ot press either the footbrake or the start / pedal uti you are ready to start The engine is started immediately Driefy touch the start/stop button 9s the brake pedal ifthe carhas auto- wsrssion, othe clutch pedal ifthe car oiransmission. Exceptional starting conditions Inthe following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine. Ifthe engine does not start at the first attempt, for instance when itis extremely hot or cold. bb Ifthe engine is started at very low ambient temperatures of below approx, -15°C (6°F Jorathigh altitudes ofmore than about 1000 m (approx. 3300 ft) above sea level. Avoid starting, stopping and restarting, the engine in rapid succession as well as repeated attempts to start the engine iit does not fire, otherwise unburned or only partially combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con- verter, which could overheat and be damaged asaresult.< Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. ‘The time and the outside temperature are di played in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is switched off automaticaly: Immediately when the remote control is removed from the ignition lock D> When you touch the panel above the door lock, ifthe cars fitted with convenient access*, see Locking on page 22 Cars with diesel engine \When the engine is cold and the teriperatureis below approx. 0 °C (22 °F}, starting may be delayed by automatic preheating. The preheat- ing indicator light comes on in the instrument Ignition on cluster. Most of the indicatorand warning lights in pa 11of the instrument cluster, see page 11, lg Upand remain on for different lengths oft s the clutch pedal Jly press the startistop button. Joris operated automatically fora cer- #, and operation ceases automatically as the engine has started Allindicator and warning lights in the instru ‘ment cluster go out.Stopping the engine Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle. When parking on an inctine, apply the hand- brake, otherwise the vehicle could roll away. Manual gearbox 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. With the car ata standstill, briefly press the startistop button. 3. Engage first gear or reverse, Automatic transmission 1, With the carat a standstil, move the seleo- tor lever to position P. 2. Briefly press the startistop button, 3. Apply the handbrake, Handbrake ‘The handbrake is primarily intended for pre- venting a stationary vehicle from rolling away, ‘and acta on the rear wheels. In exceptional cases, ifthe handbrake h to be used to slow or stop the car, do n pull the lever up too hard. Keep the knob ont lever held in all the time. oo violent an application of the handbrake could lock the rear wheols and cause the rear the carto swerve. The brake lights do not come on when the handbrake is applied. D5] Teprevent cortasion or an imbalance LE} tretween the brakes on the right and side, apply the handbrake ight from time time when coasting toastandstil, provided t itis safe to do so. Manual gearbox JAN 4p the car 1 leaving the car with the engine Fig, move the selector lever to posi- ‘apply the handbrake to prevent the ing. itthe remote control Fomove the remote control from the J, you must first move the selector ion P and switch off the engine: lever positions inthe instrument cluster ‘Alock prevents you from inadvertently engag- ing selectarlever positions R and P. To override the interlock, press the button on the front side Of the selector lever knob, see arrow. ‘Taking out the remote control In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock, you must frst move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock. PPark Engage this gear only when the cars standing still The driven wheels are lacked. RReverse 1S 1 tome {ot lover position is displayed, or the in the manual mode. Engage this gear only when the car is standing stil Indicator light a)’ The indicator lights lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in 6-speed transmission* When shifting in the Sth/6th-gear plane, \ addition: the handbrake is still applied. press the shift lever to the right. Other~ NNeutral wise the engine could be damaged ifyou ina the selector lever You can select this ino car wash, for example. Applying Yertenty shift inta Gr or 4th gear. € ‘he ignition switched on orthe engine THe car wl beable toro. The lever engages by itself 1g, the selector lever can be moved Io! position P: interlock. D Drive, automatic position ‘moving the lever away rom Por N Use this position forall normadrving. Al fr- the vehicle stationary, firstdepress the Ward gears are selected automatically. syoke, otherwise the selector lever will, 1 to move: shiftlock » the footbrake applied until you are iyo move off; this will prevent the car H creeping when a gear is selected. Reverse Engage this gear only when the car is stand stil, When the gearshift lever is pressed to th loft, a slight resistance has to be overcome. Releasing ae Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full-throttle position; increased resis- tance willbe fet. Automatic transmission wi Steptronic* Inaddition to the fully automatic mode, you perform manual gearshifts with the Steptrons see page 40, Raise slightly, press the knob and move the lever downSport program and M/S manual-shift mode Move Selector lever to the left from position D, into the M/S selection gate: ‘The Sport programis activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented drlv- ing style When you briefly ress the selector lever in the +r direction, the manual mode is activated ‘and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 to M6. Upshifts and downshits are performed only at suitable engine and road speeds; for example, the tranemission willnt shift down ifthe result- ing engine speed would be too high. The gear selected appears briefly in the instrument clus- ter, followed by the gear actually in use, To return to the automatic mode, move the selector lever to the right into position D. Overriding selector-lever lock You can manually override the selector lever lock in case a defect occurs in which the selec- tor lever remains in position P although the but- ton on the selector lever is pressed: 11. Unclip the gaiter ofthe selector lever. 2. Pull the gaiter up over the selector lever until the gaiter is inside out. 5 3. Using the screwdriver from the toolkit, s page 98, hold down the red lever and mi ing turn indicators/ ht flasher * the selector lever to the desired position the usual way. Jam headlights Int flasher turn indicators gaturn Jover past the pressure point. ‘he flashing turn indicators, press the fs the pressure point. unusually rapid blinking ofthe indica- Jight signifies that aturn signal lamp — sony onthe trailer being towed, if appli- 5 failed, w that the parking lights are not on switch off the ignition. ing a turn briefly «{ hold the lever a far as the pressure 16 long as you wish to indicate a turn. urn signal 1» Jover as far as the pressure point. Inlicators flash three times. Wiper system 5 a —— 1 Switching on wipers 2. Switching off wipers, or ck-wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor* 4 Cleaning windscreen and heatighs® 5. Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen- sitivity ofthe rain sensor Switching on wipers The lever returns to the home position when released, Normal wiper speed Pross once. “The wipers switch to intermittent wipe 2s the ccar comes to a halt. Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the pressure point. “The wipers switch to normal speed as the car comes to a halt. Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the caris not fitted with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time isa preset. If the cari fitted witha rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity ofthe rinfa. The serisoris mounted an the windscreen, dicectly in front ofthe inside mirror.Activating intermittent Rearwindow wiper joi contains fluid fore windscreen Maintaining current speed sensor Window washers as wellas thehead- Tap the lever, arow 1,or pul briefly, arrow 2. ‘The car's current speed is memorised and f = @ he water and sereenwash befoce file maintained @ Jhewasher fluid reservoir tomake ifengine braking alone isinsuffcient on adown- ae Pomect concentration is maintained. yl gacint, the set speed may be exceeded mayintum prove mposabieto maintain speed Gn Uphill gradients i curent engine power out- Hives (10. Imp. pints) Ut s insufficient 4. Intermittent wipe. Changes to continuo Increasing speed Press bution 3. The LED in the button comes __wipe when reverse gear is engaged Top the lover repeatedly, artow 1, until the nal 2 Rear window washer eee moran 5 2, time the lover i tapped, the car's 6p Setting speed forintermittentwipe or mre t irnccken tastes tre kitenie Wetivate the cruise controlfremaspeed increases by approx. 1 kh (0.6 mph) sensitivity of the rain sensor either 30 kmh (20 mph). The car then sind memorises the speed thatyou Accelerating using the lever ing the lever on the steering column, Press the lever, arrow 1 Stee Eaten yp ol Sone. ‘To switch on the rear window wiper Deactivating intermittent wipe orrain 1+ Move the lever to its normal positon, pot use cruise control when driving The car accelerates without the accelerator sensor 2, Select the desired position again. tions are unfavourable for driving at pedal being pressed. As soon as you release Press button 3 again, The LED goes out. (Do not run the washer systems ifthe J speed. Otherwise you could ose _the ever, the speed the car has reached willbe Deactivate the rain sensorinan automatic lenvir for washer fluid is empty, oF the fhevehicleandcauseanaccidentasa — memorised and maintained. carwash, toprevent the car's wipers from washer pump will be damaged. 4 slavourable driving conditions include, bbeing activated inadvertently and damaged. 4 ‘winding roads, heavy rafficora Reducing speed surface, e.g. snow, rain ce orloose Pll the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speeds Washer fluid reached. ‘Additional functions are analogous to increas Cleaning windscreen and headlights* Fluid from the washer fuidreservoiris sprayed ‘Sereenwash forthe washer fluid is hig f . crrfor all functions ing speed, except tha the car's speed is onto thewindseren andthe wipes ae opera: DIN farmabie Keopit ancy fom possba reduced. es ted fora short time. ignition sources and store it only in the care! When the vehicle's its are switched on, the sealed orginal containers, out of reach ofc Geactraiing ruse contrel headights are cleaned simultaneously at prac- dren. Comply with the instructions on the. ane tec “Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3 Only operate the washer systems and . oo ‘The system is also deactivated: leaning equipment you are certain that Washer fluid reservoir > When you apply the brakes, the fluid will not freeze to the windscreen and D> When you operate the clutch or select auto- ‘matic transmission position N pe ely aad nace ehcsreTerenar ose e her fui, sporising and maintaining speed or >. When DTG is activated Do not run the washer syéterné ifthe reservoir sorating When DSC is deactivated or intervening. for washer fluid is empty, or the washer pump ovising and maintaining speed or : will be damaged. felerating Recalling a speed memorised i eforehan 9 eating crs conic Windscreen washer jets ‘The windscreen washer ets are heated suto- When filing with water, to which screenwas ‘matically while the engines running or the igni- has been added if required, always follow th tion switched on. ‘manufacturers instructions. Lightly press the button, arrow 4, The speed last memorisedis recalled and main- tained. sing @ speed memorised beforehand 42‘The memorised speed is deleted as soon as the ignition is switched off. rything under control ice recorder, outside- tion lock: ture display, clock Press Button 1 inthe instrument cluster Revolution counter measure t respective units of measure, km or the odometer as well as °C or °F for Never force the engine speed up into the red e temperature, seeFormats and units warning field, see arrow. In this zone the tuel ye on page 47. The settings savedfor supply is interrupted to protect the engine. 1 control currently in use. temperature display,clock Fuel gauge ‘he clock, see page 49. ing sde-emperature crops to aprox. Wy 7F) asignal sheardand emessage Fis fie road pase note tat ice may ls oer et mvoeratues above #2°C QF) for on bridges or when the road is ir the « Citenoes Fuel tank capacity: approx. 50 litres (11 tmp. ince recorder - odometer ~ al). Notes on refueling, see page 86 jp distance recorder Ifthe cars inclination varies while driving, for 1g tip distance recorder: ‘example on along mountain road, the value in ignition switched on, press button 1 inthe display may fluctuate to some extent Syument cluster. rked -titwant to view the time, outside tem- 1 arid odometer reading briefly after the jeontrol has been removed from the igni-Reserve When only approx. 8 litres (1.8 Imp. gal.) of fuet are leftin the tank of a car with petrol engine, or approx. 65 lites (1.4 Imp. gal} with a diesel engine, the indicator light comes on briefly and the remaining operating range is displayed. The indicator light remains permanently on ifthe remaining range is less than approx. 50 km @omiles). [1 remaining operating range below 50 km (30 miles), itis imperative to add {uel, otherwise the engine's functions are not assured and damage may occur. Computer Displays in the instrument cluster Cal up information "ee. Press the button in the turn indicator stalk, fue! consumption ronmentally friendly your current driving style the momentary fuel consumption. This ‘your to check how economical and envi- The following items of information are dis played in the order listed: > Range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption > Current fuel consumption To set the corresponding units of measure, Adjusting formats and units of measure on page 48, Range ‘This display indicates how far the car can p ably be driven on the fuel remaining in the tar ‘The range is calculated on the basis ofthe: the car has been driven over the past 30 km (approx. 20 miles) and the amount of fuel cur Ee naa a on fo 6 Intialsing the Run Fiat Indicator 55 the remaining operating ronge is a 50 kr (30 mile), iis imperative to add Selecting display 7 Setting the clock 49 fuel, otherwise the engine's functions are not Setting values 8 Adjusting the date 50 assured and damage may occur. for 9 Viewing Next Service indicator 48 Cootrming selected display or set val 10 Setting formats and units of measure 47 Average speed C * ply 2 “The calculation of average speed ignores any Solling up computer information 46 Exiting displays stationary periods during which the engine Theater aaa hetine auiciee reappear when you press button 2 or if you Toreset the average speed: press the button| . ‘make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. if the tur indicator stalk for epprox. 2 seconds. Braue Check Cont 60 required, complete the current setting fist. cking engine oillevel* 93 sentinelightsare switchedon:instrument Wing brightness 60 Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption s calculated the period since the engine was last started, ats and units of measure Pe eee een oe a pact formats anduitsofmeasur, The Page Fe ear een ee a ore saved forthe remote contrlcur- Fuel consumption: 700k, mpg, km 2 seconds. Distance covered: km, mis rently in use, see also Personal Profile on a7b Temperature: °0, °F [| Theexent of service work required > Time: 12hi24h mode be read out from the remote control by © Date: daylmonth ddim, EEE LEaoe eta rmonthiday mmid For certain maintenance operations, you can View the respective distance remaining or date individually in the instrument cluster. } The, a “a ta 1. Lightly push button 1 inthe turn indicat t stalk repeatedly up or down until the a > Resetting formats and units of measure to the factory settings Adjusting formats and units of measure ‘ate symbol appears in the displa 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator iets symbole rhe stalk repeatedly up or down untilthe appro: -—-26companied by the word "SERVICE priate symbol appears in the display, Lied Vor selecting functions. ‘accompanied by the word "SET" 2 Press button 2. Service indicator 2. Press button2. 3. Use button 1 to step through the indivi Sci vel 3, Use button 1 to select the format or unit of a ae Re ‘measure of your choice, 4, Press button 2. ne 5, Use button 1 to make the change, oe 6. Press button 2, ‘The change is memorised, 1. Lightly push button 1 in the tur indicator stalk repeatedly up or down until the appro priate symbol appears in the display, ‘accompanied by the time and the word "SET". Press button 2. Use button 1 to set the hours. Press button 2. Instrument cluster Use button 1 to set the minutes. ‘he 12h/24h mode, see Formats and Press button 2. Hf eazure on page 47. The setting is ‘The system accepts the new time Jor tne remote control currenty in use. rake pads Next Service indicator — I k the clock ‘The remaining driving distance and the date of thenext scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately ater you start the engine or switch cn the ignition. 48‘mats and units of measure on page 47. The set- ting is saved for the remote control currently in a Sie. lose messages: press the button in es j ln and waning thts poe ark Bessie Y combinations in panel 1 and display 2. An soomtc cil deo sounds, Sco pee 10 a ee devas of whathevonos hahaa nd to they 1.__Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk repeatedly up or down until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, socarpenind bythe dete ante word a fey dy push button 1 in the turn indicator Press button 2 epeatedly up or down until the appro Use button 1 to set the day ofthe month, A, means that a Check Control message 1» symbol appears in the display, bbeen issued. The symiol remains lit ifthe: sinpanied by the word "CHECK" aonen . ress button 2 ) sage disappears a short time later, but is si button 2. Setthementhandtheyearinthesameway. SiGedin hemor CK OK" appear if there are no faut Press button 2. oes ‘The system accepts the new date, Importance of the messages 1) uh button 1 to check for other Important messages remain unti the faults ages. heck Control onmot be deleted several tats secur button a ee ee cree te occa Nioay opin shone theca ton- The principle ¥ y slure and the time. ‘Princip! Less important messages are displayed for ‘The Check Control monitors vehicle functions approximately 20 seconds, but they remain and alerts youto any faults in the systems mon- stored in memory. itored.Technical features for driving comfort an safety Park Distance Control PDC* The principle PDC assists you with manoeuvring into a parking space. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an abject in front of* or behind your car. Four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper measure the distance to the nearest ‘object. The sensors at the front* and atthe rear ‘corners have arange of about 60.cm (2 ft), while the inboard sensors at the rear have a range of about 1.50 m (5 ft) PDCis a parking aid which is capable of registering objects approached at low ‘speed, as is usually the case when the car is ‘being parked. Avoid approaching an object rapidly, otherwise the system may be unable to alert youln sufficient time due to the physical principles involved. Ifthe car is towing trailer, the rear sensors will bbe unable to supply meaningful signals. They therefore do not come an, Automatic operation \Withthe engine runningor the ignition switched ‘on, the system is activated automatically after ‘approx. 1 second when you engage reverse ‘gear or move the automatic transmission selec: tor lever to position R. Wait briefly before star ‘ng to drive, to alow the system to become active. The system switches off when you dis~ engage reverse. 29 foperation ‘above the button flashes in addition. imitations. is no substitute for your personal sssmentof obstructions. The sensors jn dead areas in which objects cannot i In addition, the identification of y nat be possible ifthe physical im- julirasonic measuring principle are or instance with taller noses and «thin or wedge-shaped objects, [is already indicated, such as a kerb, the sensors! dead areas before 3 ss audible signal is given. Higher, pro- jects, such as ledges, may not be ie. Loud sound sources outside ar ‘cat can drown out the PDC signal. pot spray the sensors using high- ssure washers for along period of aya maintain a distance of more than. Manual operation* Press the button; the LED comes on. Switching off manual operation Press the button again; the LED will go out ‘After a distance of approx. 50 m (164 ft) has been covered or ita speed of approx ‘30 krvh (20 mph] is exceeded, the system When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush or on unploughed, snow-covered roads > Ifthe carhas tobe rocked outof orstarted in deep sntow or on a loose surface fsnow chains ae fitted.Activating DTC. a Briefly press the button; the DTC indicator lights in the instrument cluster come on. Deactivating DTC again Press the button again; the DTC indicator i in the instrument cluster go out Deactivating DTC and DSC together == Pate Press the button and hold it down for atleast 3 seconds; the DSC indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up. The stabilising and traction-improving effects are no longer availa- ble. Reactivate DSC a soon as possible in order to ‘support driving stability, Reactivating DSC. Briefly press the button; the indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out. As acheck a’ the indicator light is ashing: ‘DSC or DTC is regulating the propul- sive and braking forees, Inthe indicator lights are on: oth DTC and DSC have been de a [@\ teeesemeoreouten BIC__ Ifthe indicator lights are on: DTC has been activated at he: [PTC\ sutton, Malfunction in the driving stability control systems the warning light forthe brake sy tem shows red, in conjunction wit the yellow indicator lights for fal four warning lights show yellow: ‘The stability control system is malfunction Electronic brake force distribution is tila Drive with care, looking atthe traffic situato well ahead, and avoid heavy brake applicatio Have the system checked as soon as possi @®_ tthe warning lights for DSC comes DSC including DTC and DBC is /@\\ functioning, The stabilising action and brake servo boost are no longer available. The cari still drivable. Have the system checked as $0 as possible. Run Flat Indicator RPA The principle ‘The Run Fiat Indicator monitors the pressu in the four tyres fitted to the whee's white t Cat is being driven. The system reports any si nificant loss of pressure in one tyre in relation another. Ya tyre loses pressure its rolling radius changes, and this in tur alters the speed of rotation, This alteration is detected and int preted as a puncture, \9 requirements fon has to be initialised with all four sod to the correct pressures in order spond reliably in detecting a puncture, ‘system has to be reinitalised every tyre pressures are corrected, after ge ofawheelortyre,andafteratraller o\tached or detached. limitations Run Flat indicators unable to warn liver of sudden, severe tyre damage ternal factors, nor canit identity loss of pressure that willinevitably four tyres over a lengthy period of Jowing situations, the system could be Jespond or operate incorrectly: Jpn was rot initialised Ing on snow-covered or slippery sur- ly style of driving: causing the driven "15 to spin, high lateral acceleration sow chains are fitted ising the system “/iliaksation completes while the carison ‘ho move, but dhis can be interrupted at Intialisation resumes automatically as {ne car starts moving again. ‘ils the system while sriow chains « «(the engine immediately before setting utdo not drive off yet, {hl push button 1 in the turn indicator siksrepeatedly up or down until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, ‘accompanied by the ward "INIT". 3. Press button2toconfirm your choice of the Run Fiat indicator. 4, Press button 2 and hold it down for approx. ‘seconds, until the reading shown below s displayed. @ 5. Drive of ‘niiaisation completes while the car is on the move, without any feedback Indication ofaflat tyre I) The woming ght shows dnd Che cae eft res trad ern (60 mh Av lento Donot ceed nepesdot60 lm (30mm) sete Tne cars ot ite with fat (woe, eee poge restos Sear teh occehamamedte Ses catetitin eee pune 2. Check the pressures af our fest ite ‘next opportunity. 1 al ours arent othe cor [> rect ron, the un Fiat hater Tigttot ho bee aed nace Cen3. atyreis completely deflated, you can esti- ‘mate how far you willbe able to drive using the following guidelines: With low loads: 11to2 porsons without luggage: approx. 250 km (155 miles) > With moderate loads: 2 persons, luggage compartment ful, or 4 persons without luggage: ‘approx. 150 km (90 miles) > With a full load or while towing a trailer: 4 persons or more, luggage compart- ment ful: ‘approx. 50 km (30 miles) Drive with caution and do not exceed £80 krwh (50 mph). If thereis a loss of tyre pressure, the vehicle's handling prop- erties will change. These include reduced ‘track stability during braking, longer braking distances and altered self-steering proper. ties. | unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the joumey, this may be an indication that the damaged tyre has finally filed. Reduce your speed and pullover to the side of the road at the earliest opportunity. Oth- terwise, parts ofthe tyre could come loose {and cause an accident. Do not drive the car any further, and contact BMW Service. ‘There are the following airbags beneath the ‘covers indicated: 1. Front airbags forthe driver and front pas- senger 2 Head-level airbags at front and rear 56 8 Side airbags in the seat backrests. Malfunction /@_3\, Thelndicatr ight shows yt: ! /Q\ jeeffect “ply with the instructions on page 26, here wil be greater risks to personal Run Fiat indicator is malfuncti cor has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. sirbags protect the driver and front J nthe event of ahead-on collision, i tive action of the seat belts alone Insufficient. The head-level and side ‘vide protection in the event of a Nision. The side airbag has the effect Jing the upper body from thesside, The airbag supports the head of the upant. jill purposely not be activated by ision, 6.9. not by more minor acci- Juin rol-over situations and rear-end Two-stage brake lights* a = attach any material to the airbag swith adhesive, place material over ‘odfy them in any other way. Do not fit 5, cushions or other objects not spe- proved for seats with integral side ait- ‘he front seats. Do not hang items of suchas coats or jackets over the back- ot dismantle the airbag occupant ‘system. Do not modify the individual ints of the system or its wiring in any ® includes the upholstered covers on ng wheel, instrument panel, seats and J, 28 wells the sides of the roof lining femove the steering wheel. siching the system's components Joly alter it has been triggered off, 2s. J isk of sustaining burns. poo occupant restraint system devel- ’ iis shut down out of use or has been ‘The brake lights light up in two stages, dep ing om how sharply you apply the brakes. Normal braking: ‘The brake lights and the centre brake li > Sharp braking: ‘An adcitional brake light is activated on each side of the car. shave it checked, repaired or disman- y J heaitoag generators scrapped only by sivice or by aworkshop that operates to Specifications and has suitably trained Sel and the necessary permits for han- Jinterference with the system could {failure or to accidental triggering off ok of injury. ‘Operational readiness of the airbag syster When the remote controls inserted into the ignition lock or the car is radio-ready, see page 36, the warning light comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational Airbag system faulty Warning light does not come on when the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock or, ina car fitted with convenient ‘access*, when radio readiness is switched Warning light remains permanently on Inthe event of a faultin the airbag system, have it checked without delay, as there is ‘otherwise the risk that the system will not func- tion as intended even fa sufficiently severe accident occurs.1. Automatic driving lights control* 2. Side lights 3 Low-beam headlights ‘Automatic driving lights control* When the switch isin position 1, the low-beam headlights are switched on and off automati- cally depending on ambient light conditions, eg. in2 tunnel, twilight, and in rain or snow. When the low-beam headlights are on, the LED ‘next to the symbol slit You can leave the switchin position 1 when you ‘switch off the engine. Once you open the river's door while the ignition is switched off, the outside lights automaticaly go out. [| The low-beam headights remain switched on irrespective of the ambient light conditions if you switch on the fog lights*. FN The ving iohts control functionisao ‘substitute for your individual judgement ‘of when itis necessary to switch on the lights. ‘The sensors are unable, forinstance, to recog nse fog. In such situations, switch on the lights ‘manually to avoid any safety risk. le ights When the switch isin position2 the lightsareon allround the car. You can use the side lights for parking, There is the additional option of sa ‘switching on the lights on the side facing road when parked, see page 59. [B] Teese tet nt ceca Do not use them for unduly long per of time, as otherwise the battery might not ‘enough power to start the engine. Low-beam headlights When the switch isin position 8, the low headlights are on when the ignition is on; the ignition off the side lights are on, Headlight courtesy delay feature Ifyouactivate the headlight flasher after pa the car, with the lights switched off, the lo beam headlights come on for about 40 seconds. Daytime driving lights* If desire, the light switch canremain in the beam headlights postion ar the automatic ing lights control position. After you have switched off the ignition, so ‘page 36, and opened the driver's door, the side lighis switch off automatically Please comply with cot legisiation conc the use af daytime diving ights. ‘The side lights can be switched on in the not way when requited, as described under Sick fights: High-beam headlights! parking lights ; ‘ae ’ 1. High-beam heasights 2. Headlight flasher 3 Parking lights* throw of the low-beam headlights ‘adjusted manually to suit the load car- car, otherwise the drivers of oncom- Jos could be dazzled: ond value in each case applies when Wailer. 4 102 persons without luggage persons without luggage \ ® persons with luggage 1 person, luggage compartment full with rear axle load limit, see page 119, [| The parking lights wil discharge the bat ° LB ery. Do nat use them for unduly long Hows regulated automatically, e.9 pperiads of time, as otherwise the battery might \ accelerate or brake, as well 2s for dif not have enough power to start the engine. Right or left parking lights* ‘There's an additional option of switching on the lights on the side ofthe car facing the road when parked, I permitted in the country of use. With the remote control removed or with radio readiness and ignition switched off, see ‘page 36, press the stalk beyond its pressure point in the appropriate direction 3. The flash- ing turn indicators must remain off Piru Fog lights* 3 ee To switch onioff, press the respective button. 1 Foglights* 2 Rear fog lightsFog lights* ‘The side lights orlow-beam headlights must be ‘switched on. The green indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lights are in use, [| Matomate ving ons controinas | been activated, the low-beam headlights ‘come on automatically when the front fog lights ‘are switched on. Rear fog lights* The low-beam headlights arse lights with fog lights must be switched on. The yellow indica= tor light inthe instrument cluster comes on when the fog lights are in use. Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the side lights or the low beam headlights are switched on. “ak a 1. Lightly push button 1 repeatedly up or down unti the appropriate symbol appears inthe display, accompanied by the bright- ness and the word "SET". 2, Press button 2. » off the ight permanently, hold the J the front interior ight pressed for seconds. lights 3. Lightly push button 1 up or down to the brightness; the setting is immedi saved. = 4, Press button 2 in the turn indicator sta ‘The display again shows the outside ti perature and the time. reading lights at the front and rear*, Interior lights. To switch on and off, Dutton briefly. Interior lighting The interior ights, the footwelllights®, the! ‘gage compartment light and the ground li are controlled automatically ‘The LEDs for the ground lights* are set in 400F handles and illuminate the ground in of the doors. [5] Imardertoprotoe the batory al he {> ights inside the ca are switched off approximately 15 minutes afer the remote tuolis removed from the ignition lock, or if caris fitted with convenient access, ater ignitionis switched off, see Stervstop page 36.4 ‘Switching interior lights on and off ‘manually 3 : Interior lights, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the buttonHeating and air-conditioning systems Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has a heater, air conditioner* or automatic air- Conditioning system® 1 Heater, air conditioner* 2 Automatic air conditioning* Airoutlets 3 Airto windscreen and side windows 4 Alrto the upper body area. ‘The knurled wheels open and close the} ‘supply continuously. The levers alter th direction of the airflow. For further detal | sbutton* in the steering wheel, see ‘hve windows fog over inthe recrcu- jod-air mode, switch it off and fneces- ‘ease the aie flow ate culated mode should not bo used “ly for lengthy periods, as he quality 1 side the car lobes gradually slot rate Adjust the ai flow. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating cooling willbe. function, the rear window heater button is located at this position 5 Temperature 6 Rearwindow heater Hf your caris not equipped with the cooling function, the button is located at position 4 Switching the system on/off ‘Turn the aie flow rotary switch to 0. Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut of. ‘To switch on the air conditioner, set the desired air flow. Cooling function* When the cooling function s on, air is cooled and dried, then reheated ‘according to the temperature set- ting. Depending on weather conci- tions, the windscreen may fog over momenta- rily when the engine is started: Rear window heating When the rear window heater is ‘switched on, the LED comes on, ‘The heater switches off autornati- cally after a certain time. Temperature To increase the temperature, turn the knob clockwise towards red. Tocoolthe air, turn the knob coun- ter-clockwise towards blue.Detrosting and demisting windows work. You can call up further information i Next Service indicator, see page 48, Air distribution 1 in position W. Air flaw control 2 all the way to the right. ‘Temperature 3 to the right, red. ‘Switch on rear windaw heater 4 to defrost the rear window 7, Ventilation 1 Knurled wheels to open and close the alr outlets continuously 2 Levers for changing the direction of the air- flow Ventilation for cooling ‘Adjust the outlets so that coo! air is directed towards you, e.g. if the car's interior has become hot. Draught-free ventilation ‘Adjust the outlets so that the airflow passes the ‘occupants without striking their bodies directly Micro-filter “The mioro-fiter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The micro-fiter is changed by BMW Service during routine maintenance 64 Jo) air distribution jprature for left-hand side of passen- ompartment| Jum cooling 1 program salar flow control lay for temperature and air supply 10 program 4 offers optimum air distri- }y) flow rate for virtually all conditions. peed to do is select an inside tempera- ‘his comfortable for you. loving sections inform you in detail Sw to adjust the settings. s10gs are saved for the remote control Jy muse, see also Personal Profile set- page 16. ait distribution You can switch air distribution on and off manually. The air is directed to the windsereen, the upper body area, and the footwell Mic adjustment of sir distribution is switch the automatic ar distribution “by pressing the AUTO button. 8 Temperature for right-hand side of passen- ger compartment 9 Residual heat 10 Defrosting windows 111. Switching cooling function on/off manually 12 Rear window heating 13 Airinlet grille for interior temperature sen- sor, Keep unobstructed Temperature Sot the desired temperatures indi. vidually for the driver's and front passenger's sides. Maximum cooling Atouside operates shove O° (32 and when the engine GD) caring, you otinarmsarturn Soin obec tech ub oss The automatic a-condtoning eat ches othe leat temperature and oer isn reckelated of ms Ar flows of = trae at er tld rs pour Dey oes Be ers whaop Una utsopen hear eas tie Hon AUTO program The AUTO program adusts the ai BB Astron othe windscreen and Side windows, tovards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow and your temperature specifications willbe 65‘adapted to outside influences as aresultof sea- ‘sonal changes, ¢.g. sunlight of window mist. ‘The cooling function is switched on automati- cally in the AUTO program. Air flow control, manual Press te lt side of he bution to reduce alow, Press therghtside ofthebuttontoinerease it Youcan ‘switch the automatic airflow control back on by pressing the AUTO button. Switching the system on/off With the biower at its lowest setting, press the left side of the button to switch off the auto- ‘matic air-conditioning system. Allindicators go out. Press any button except REST to reactivate the ‘automatic air-conditioning system. ‘Autamatic Air Recirculation Gontrol AUCirecirculated-air mode Set the desived operating mode by (Bag wees, LEDS of: outside iris con- stantly entering the cr. > Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor detects pollutants inthe outside ar If nec~ essary the system blocks the supply of out: side ait and recirculates the inside ar. AS ‘soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside airhas decreased sufficiently, the system autoreaticatly switches back to ‘outside air supply Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode: ‘outside air supply is shut off permanently “The ac inside the cars recirculated You can actvateldeactvate reciculated-air made by means of a buttan® in the steering whee, see page 9 Ifthe windows fog over inthe recrcu- lated-air mode, switch it off and, iFreces- sary increase te ait flow rate. ‘The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods, as the quality Cf the ar inside the car will othentise deteriorate. Sates Se ae ee Secs Bae = ‘the battery is sufficiently well charged. Th ‘ied wheels to open and close the air side temperature mustbe below 25 °C #8 continuously Te eal tions are met and the function is activated, BB for changing thie dirdotion of tte air- Defrosting and demisting wit on for cooling bcc outlets 50 that coo airs directed ee ded you, eg the ca’ ineriorhas ‘windows. When the programis switched 3 LED comes cn. i-free ventilation Cooling function {he outlets so thatthe airflow passes the Js without striking their bodies directly. Aris cooled and dried when. ey $0209 etion is switched filter/activated charcoal filter then reheated accor Aitor tanita uel denen th the temperature setting. Depending on weathe Be fiter raped st and shen id 19 ar. The activated charcoal fier in contitons to vindscreon my top ot eran arent ouceae ad nove gaseous polants rom he “The cooling function can beached Br tect Tia coin tae ‘when the engine is running; itis switched . me 19 routine main- ‘aulomaticalty along with the AUTO progr “callup further information in the Next ini Rear window heating icator, see page 48. When the rear window heater switched on, the LED comes: The hester switches off auto Cally after a certain time.Integrated universal remote control* Theprinciple ‘The integrated universat remote control replaces up to three different hand-held trans- milters for various systems or devices that are operated by radio remote control, for examplea {gate opener and dornestic alarm systems. The integrated universal remote contro! identifies ‘and learns the signals transmitted by the origi- rnal hand-held transmitters, ‘The signal from an origins| hand-held transmit- ter can be programmed to one of the three memory buttons 1. After this, the programmed memory button 1 will operate the system in ‘question. Transmission of the signal is shown by the LED 2. Ifand when you decide to sell your car, in the interests of security clear the programmed functions, see page 69. During the programming operation and before aprogrammed system is operated with the integrated universal remate control, ‘make sure that no persons, animals or objects are within the pivoting or movement range of the system in question, as othenwise injury or damage could result. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter. Checking compatibility | Ifthis symbol appears on the pack or in the instructions supplied with the origi- rial hand-held transmitter, you can ‘assume that theradio remote control device will bbe compatible with the integrated universal remote control list of compatible hand-held transmitters is, available from the fax polling number +49 (0)6838 907 283 3333. f you would like more details please call the tolifree Homelink hotline a | Practical interior equipment ‘at +49 (0)6838 907 277, or 9600 0466 35: from within Germany. ‘HomeLinkisaregistered trademark of Johi Controls, inc. Programming ai 1 Memory buttons. 2 LED Fixed-code hand-held transmitter 1. Switch on the ignition, see page 36. 2. When using for the first time: press bot ‘outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds the LED 2 flashes. The three memory buttons 1 are now cleared 3. Pointthe original hand-held transmit ‘memory buttons 1 ata distance of aopy 5 t0.20.cm (2to Bin), [5 The reauired dstance between | hand-held transmitter and an buttons 1 depends on the system acc ing to which the original hand-held tran rmitter operates. 4, Press the command button on the ori hand-held transmitter and the desired, memory button 1 on the integrated uni sal emote control at the same time. The LED 2 initially flashes slowly. When the LED 2 starts to ash rapidly, release buttons. Ifthe LED 2 does not start to rapidly after approx. 1 seconds, chan the distance. ‘program additional original hand-hel” sitters, repeat steps 3 and 4, leesponding memory button 1is nav! med with the same signal as the ot Syed transmitter. ‘operate the system when the engir® 'S lor wien the ignition is switched on “he system fails to function even aft” jeated programming, check wheth™ jal hand-held transmitter uses an a"~ le system. To establish ths, ith! {ve operating instructions for the ot! eld transmitter or press the pro {memory button 1 on the integra: remote control fora fongor period 2 on the integrated universal remo" ashes rapidly fora short while ande"=" lit for about two seconds, the origs'@l (J transmitter uses an alternating. |W ituses an alternating-code syste#™ n2 memory buttons 1 as describe™ IRormating-code hand-held transmit ting-code hand-held som the integrated universal remox_ consult the operating instructions #” to be oporated. The instructions dicate what scope there is for sy _ ‘vogramming an altemsting-code ht psmnitter, the following additional pots be Noted: Proorerming witbe easeritanotne: sn ' avaiable to aeist you. + your car within the range of the red" mote contrl device. gram the integrated universal remo? rol as described above under Feo” se hand-he'd transmitter, ish the location ofthe button on™ iver of the deve to be operated, 6 Sho drive system, ss tho button onthe receiver ofthe sce tobe operated. Once stop 4 has par. been performed, step 5 must be completed within about 30 Seconds. 5. Press programmed memory button 1.0n the integrated universal remote control three times. ‘The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the same signal as the origh- ‘nal hand-held transmitter. Ifyou have any queries, please contact ‘your BMW Service centre. Clearing memory buttons Press both outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec ‘onds unt the LED 2 flashes all memory but- tons have been cleared. Itis not possible to clear the memory buttons 1 individually Glove box Opening Press the bution. ‘The glove box opens automatically and the light comes on, ‘Aftor using the glove box while the car is moving, close its lid withoutdelay, so that it cannot cause injury in the event ofan acci- dent. Giosing Swing the lid up. 9Centre armrest* Storage compartment The centre armrest between the front seats contains elther a compartment or a mobile- phone holder®, depending on the version, Opening Press the button, see arrow. The lid opens. Connection for external audio device* You can connect an external audio device such sa CD or MP3 player and play auto tracks ‘over the car's loudspeaker system. You can set the volume and tone by means ofthe car radio, see the separate Operating Instructions for Radio. Connecting Lift up the centre armrest. 3 hooks Inthe luggage compartment* oe » coathooks on the grab handiesin the ee fing area. ss of clothing hung from the hooks a strat abstruct the driver's view. Do o J heavy objects rom the hooks, as they Jinger the ca's occupants, ein Iheavy braking or sudden swerving. wD Power supply for your external audio. device: s holders* ‘To gain access to the power socket: ‘Socket with removable cap Open the cap. 2. Connection for auc playback: 3.5:nm phono connector Im the centre console* To play audio tracks through the car's lu : Access to socket, see Cannection for external speaker system connect theheadset or audio device on page 70. porto the external device to connection Ashtray* Storage compartments Opening In the passenger compartment 1 two drinks holders in the centre con- “There are also compartments beside the ' ing GU dis bors odin eae notplace glasswarein acrinksholder, | : vee vorwise thee san increased risk of Trcelnenieesnn lin foneodbie @ Ine event ofan aecident-« ZL In the luggage compartment ; ‘The luggage compartment also offers the jecting electrical aditional storage options: jances > Hooks close tothe support forthe luo use electrical devices such as ahand Push the projection on the cover. compartment cover, for instance for I vacuum cleaner or similar up to approx. ing bags or cartier bags {isa 12,volts in your BMW when one of Emptying D> Rubber strap on the trim panel on the! ng sockets is available, Do not dam- securtig aml objec acho Oe ‘ockets by attempting toinsart plugs of umbrella fag pattem, Net for small objects on the right-hand! = panel of the luggage compartment * a Hahisrsqpat at J)ocess to the power socket ‘Ther are lashing eyesin the Mogege 60 Qing, tke the cgaette fighter out of ‘ment to which luggage compartment nets! fot 220 poye 72, tensioning straps* can be attached when! i have to be secured, see page 81. Lift out the insertLighter «mm ‘With the engine running or the ignition switched (on, press in the cigarette lighter. ‘The cigarette lighter can be removed when it pops back out. Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its knob, otherwise you may suffer burns. ‘When leaving the car, always remove the remote control so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and possibly burn them- selves. Skibag* This enabies up to tour parrs of standard skis or up to two snowboards to be carried safely and kept clean. ‘You can stow skis up to alength of 2.10 m (7 ft) withthe aid of the ski bag. If skis ofthis length are carried, however, the capacity ofthe ski bag is lower in view ofits tapered design. Loading 1. Fold down the centre panel in the rear-seat backrest, 2. Press the button, reach into the recess and fold down the hinged cover. Stabilise the cover in the folded-down position by plac ing the centre panel underneath it. Secure the ski bag in the manner Sescribed, as it could endanger the car's ns, €.9. in case of heavy braking or sud: ova. sway the ski bag, follow the opposite sya for loading. ng the ski bag J semove the ski bag for quick drying, for or ifyouwant touse other fittings. You can remove the coverin order to stow bulky Sr more information on the various ft- objects. (9 available, contact BMW Service.€ 4, Disengage the straps from the tailgate. 2, Pullthe luggage compartment cover to the rear out ofits holder. 3, Open the Velaro fastener, spread the: tbag between the front seats and ins ‘kis or snowboards. “The zip fastener makes objects in the: ‘bag easier to reach. Insert the tongue ofthe ski bag's reta strap in the centre belt buckle. Partition net* ot | down the centre panel n the rear-seat rest the anata, arrow 1 Jove the fiting, arrow 2. Make sure that skis and snowboards are ‘leaned before being inserted into the ski ‘Wrap protective material aroundsharp e prevent damage. 11. Unlock the rear-seat backrests and fold them fully forward by pressing the button in the recess, see arrow, and pulling the back- rest forward. ‘Comply with the instructions for folding down the rear-seat backrests on page 30. age compartment cover sgage compartment coverisaised when jyot2 is opened. not place heavy or hard objects on the over, since they could be dislodged dur- ng manoeuvres and endanger the gnis.« ‘Securing the load After loading the skibag, secure the bag: Contents by tightening the retaining strap tumbuckle. 2. Open caps 1 3, Insert each ofthe locating pins on the parti- tion net in holders 2 until they are fully seated and push them forward. 735PFN Make sure thatthe partion netis firmly secured, as otherwise injuries could result. eee 5 Saas, eS tl 6 . Open the eyes, arrow 3, inthe rear-seat backrest. Engage hooks 4 ofthe partion nctin the three eyes on the folded-down ear-seat backrests,liting the backrests to engage the hooks ifnecessary.ila re i a a eeeDriving precautions Running in Movin parts require sometime before they can interact smoathy with ne another. Posse comply ith the following instructors which areintendedtoensurethatyout car achieves ts optimum operating le and econo. Engine and final drive Up to 2000 km (7250 miles): Drive at varying road and engine speeds, but do not exceed the following maximum values: After fitting new parts ‘The same running-in procedures should b ‘observed if any of the components menti above have to be renewed in the course of vehicle's operating life. General driving notes Closing the tailgate FF Dive only with the tailgate fly co siting wil be dissipated out of the vehi- Ipiovior.« ‘and outside mirrors, automatic- Homatic-dim funtion ofthe inside and This situation, known as aquaplaning, means that the tyre can actually jose contact com- pletely withthe road surface, so that neither the Car can be steered nor the brake be properly applied. “The risk of aquaplaning increases with dectin- ing tread depth on the tyres, see also Minium tread depth on page 83, Driving through water Drive through water only to a max. depth cof 30 om (12 in), and no faster than walk- ing pace, otherwise the engine, electrical sys- tem and transmission may be damaged. otherwise exhaust gases could enter passenger compartment. Ifitisnevertholess necessary to travel with Epes enanciesel nate ailgate open, the folowing reca ior Bc assuino ash] agate open, obseve he long eacinee sel to ensure thatthe system functions Coietenwtonlmenitnirithecmnr 5 Cs alin vine or he oa ly, seep the photo cae clean do nak aieeses nme evel 2 Tulniheal few ria ol ie kestrel the area between the inside mirror and ; Ayoid full throttle and do not use the automatic He bcaliliestaltabit oon and donotatficatheclv ebelsor Safe braking transmission kick-down, oe . sanykindtothe windscreen rectlyin Your BMWis equipped with ABS as standard From 2000 km (1250 miles) onwards, engine Dy tne mien bina ebrakes flys rest ofecine and road speeds can be gradually increased. Hot exhaust system ‘way of braking in situations in which this is essary, Since the car remains steerable, you High temperatures occur on all veicl S micrors* is controlled by two photo- Apply the handbrake on uphill Iheinside miror.One photo-cellisinthe _9radients Jhame, see arrow; the others onthe back Never try o prevent the ca from roling back onan uphil gradient by sipping the clutch; always apply the handbrake. The clutch wil otherwise wear rapily.« > Cars with petrol engine 4500 rpm or 160 krnvh (100 mph) antic comfort windscreen* Tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road Sip immediately, for production reasons. You Should therefore drive in arestrained manner for the first 300 km (200 miles), Brakes Brake pads and discs do not achieve a favou- rable wear and contact pattern until the car has ‘covered about 500 km (300 miles), Drive with equipped with a catalytic converter. ‘Never remove the heat shields protecting tl exhaust system, nor apply underseal to the ‘Make sure that when the car is driven or pas ‘and when the engines idling, no easily lamy ble material such as hay, leaves, grass, ete, ‘comes into contact with the hot exhaust pip could ignite and cause a fre, with the risk of Severe injuries or damage. can avoid abstactes by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as possible. The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal, ‘combined with the sound of the hydraulic sys- tem operating, indicates that ABS js interven- ing. Wet roads Indamp weather or heavy rain, apply the brakes briefly with lignt pedal pressute every few kilo- 9» area marked in the illustration for your metresimiies. When doing 60, make sure that cdoor opener, electronic devices for toll 9 other road user is hindered. The resulting 39,0 similar. This area does nothave an heat dries the brake discs and pads. The brak- s-reflective coating and is cleay distin- ing force will then be available immediately if Mobile communication equipment BMW advises against the use of mobil Clutch communication equipment such as ‘caution during this running-in period, ‘The clutch needs to be run in for about 500 km (300 miles) before it will operate with maximum efficiency. Operate the clutch gently while run- ring in, 78 ‘mobile phones inside the car, unless they a directly connected to an outside acrial. M interference between the vehicle's electroni {and such equipment cannot be entirely ruled ut. Moreover, there is no guarantee that t radiation generated when such devices are sble from inside the car. When driving on wet or slushy surfaces, ‘oduce speed to prevent a wedge of water ming between the tyre and the road, needed, Downhill gradients Toavoid impairing the efficiency of the brake system as a result of overheating, drive down long or steep descents in the gear 79that allows you to keep brake applications to ‘minimum. Otherwise even slight continuous pressure on the brake pedal could cause over- heating, brake pad wear or even brake system failure. You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down through the gears all the way to first gear, if necessary. This avoids overburden- ing the brakes. Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic transmission, see page 40, [Never drive with the clutch pedal held down, with the gearshift lever or selector lever in neutral or with the engine switched off; ‘engine braking action will not be present with the gearboxor transmission in neutral and there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering while the engine is switched off. ‘Make sure that the full range of travel ofthe brake and accelerator pedals is not obstructed by floor mats, carpets or other objects. « Corrosion of brake discs lt the car is used for short distances only, is parked for lengthy periods or subjected to only ‘minor loads, the brake discs willbe particularly susceptible to corrosion and the brake pads will collect dirt; this is because the brake pressure necessary for a self-cleaning effect is not gon- erated. When the brakes are applied, corroded discs tend to judder, and even lengthy brake applica- tions usually fall to eliminate this effect entirely Car parked ‘Moisture condensate formsin the automatic air-conditioning system and is discharged tunderneath the car. Traces of water on the ‘ground are therefore normal Before entering a carwash General information about care of your BMI is provided in the booklet Looking after your car. Rod aerial Remove the rod aerial from the roof before putting the car through a carwash. To remove the aerial, grip it atthe bottom and turn it ter-clockwise to unscrew it from the base, Rear window wiper In automatic car wash systems, thereis.a damage to the rear window wipers. far ask the car wash operator to find out whi | tective measures should be taken. Vehicles with convenient access af wutomatic transmission Eo - tion heavy objects as low and as far for- possible, ideally directly behind the seat backs. protective material round sharp cor- Before entering a car wash, insert the Control into the ignition lock. ‘The engine can be switched off with the s torleverin position N. See also page 22. syngers on the back seat, ie seat beltsinto the respective opposite es, Rule of the road When entering countries where the traffic drives on the opposite side ofthe road to ‘country in which your car is registered, ‘measures are necessary to avoid dazziing| drivers of oncoming vehicles. BMW Service is able to supply masking fi Note the instructions enclosed with the fi when applying, sjove and install the partition net, see '3, and make sure that no objects can potrate the net. 4p suitable protective material around its that could press against the rear slow during the journey. Load Avoid overloading the car, as this co cause the tyres’ carrying capacity to exceeded. The tyres could then overheat ‘sustain internal damage. This could lead to den pressure loss. ng loads me paver and relatively ight items can be jgined with tensioning straps, a luggage partment net* or other suitable 1W Service can supply suitable ashings* -ocuring larger or heavier loads. There ‘wo lashing eyes, arrows 1, set in the Interior bulkhead of the luggage compart- ‘ment: If your car is equipped with the spe- ial stowage package, there are two more lashing eyes, arrows 2, set in the side panels of the luggage compartment. Please note the information supplied with load securing equipment. ‘Always stow and secure the load as described above, so that it cannot endan- ‘ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or avoiding action is necessary. Donot exceed the car's permitted gross weight or the ade load limits, see page 119, otherwise the car's operating safety may be endangered and the construction and use regulations. infringed. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loase inside the car, since they could be dis- lodged, for example by heavy braking, sudden avoiding action or similar, and endanger the occupants. Roof rack* A speciah of rack systems available as an accessory for your SMW. Its used, please comply with the installation instructions sup- plied. g eo I Mounting points Open the cover. ‘A loaded roof rack alters the car's road beha- vyiourand steering response quite considerably, by moving its centre of gravity. When loading the roof rack, ensure thal the E Loading the root rack | \ a1