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...opening a wet top, e.g. Do not keep the convertible top in the convertible top box for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips At temperatures below . > Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is moving faster than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h. If you... > Ensure that there are at least 6 ft 7 in the activated position. Before closing . As of headroom, otherwise the vehicle may fall off when you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible top is closed. 31 Online Edition for longer than 30 mph/50 km/h, otherwise damage to...
...opening a wet top, e.g. Do not keep the convertible top in the convertible top box for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips At temperatures below . > Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is moving faster than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h. If you... > Ensure that there are at least 6 ft 7 in the activated position. Before closing . As of headroom, otherwise the vehicle may fall off when you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible top is closed. 31 Online Edition for longer than 30 mph/50 km/h, otherwise damage to...
Owner's Manual
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...Kick-down enables you are locked. D Drive, automatic position Position for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on the instrument cluster. To prevent the vehicle from position D toward the left into ...position D. To use the automatic mode again, move : shiftlock. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is stationary. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point. Move selector lever from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you to ...
...Kick-down enables you are locked. D Drive, automatic position Position for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on the instrument cluster. To prevent the vehicle from position D toward the left into ...position D. To use the automatic mode again, move : shiftlock. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is stationary. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point. Move selector lever from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you to ...
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... until the sleeve is in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode. > If you do not accelerate or shift gears using the shift paddles for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG > When you to overrev will not be executed by the system. thus, for example, a downshift...
... until the sleeve is in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode. > If you do not accelerate or shift gears using the shift paddles for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG > When you to overrev will not be executed by the system. thus, for example, a downshift...
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...is reached. The system stores and maintains the speed. One lever for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button, arrow 4. Driving Cruise control* The concept You can use cruise control when driving at...speed is insufficient. In addition, the system is automatically deactivated: > When you brake the vehicle 1 2 3 4 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerating Storing and maintaining speed or decelerating Deactivating cruise control Resuming a speed stored beforehand > When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC > When DSC is ...
...is reached. The system stores and maintains the speed. One lever for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button, arrow 4. Driving Cruise control* The concept You can use cruise control when driving at...speed is insufficient. In addition, the system is automatically deactivated: > When you brake the vehicle 1 2 3 4 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerating Storing and maintaining speed or decelerating Deactivating cruise control Resuming a speed stored beforehand > When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC > When DSC is ...
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... regulating the drive and braking forces. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through ... safety is optimized for Part no longer executed. Driving tips Reference Mobility Dynamic Brake Control DBC When you pull away from rest or accelerate. the indicator lamps for at least 3 seconds; To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as this system automatically produces the...
... regulating the drive and braking forces. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through ... safety is optimized for Part no longer executed. Driving tips Reference Mobility Dynamic Brake Control DBC When you pull away from rest or accelerate. the indicator lamps for at least 3 seconds; To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as this system automatically produces the...
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... off in deep snow or on loose ground > When driving with snow chains assistant will no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG The system must be initialized for this. 1. Otherwise, the drive-off without delay. This change is detected and is continued automatically. Drive-off assistant... place for Part no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will inevitably occur in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration > Snow chains are on . Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.< Online Edition for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is...
... off in deep snow or on loose ground > When driving with snow chains assistant will no . 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG The system must be initialized for this. 1. Otherwise, the drive-off without delay. This change is detected and is continued automatically. Drive-off assistant... place for Part no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will inevitably occur in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration > Snow chains are on . Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.< Online Edition for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is...
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... at a constant speed. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a BMW center. Greatly increase the air volume of water can completely.... Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to page 83. Avoid high engine speeds Only use first gear when setting off the accelerator and coast in the highest applicable gear. As a rule: driving at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in stop in a suitable gear. ...
... at a constant speed. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a BMW center. Greatly increase the air volume of water can completely.... Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to page 83. Avoid high engine speeds Only use first gear when setting off the accelerator and coast in the highest applicable gear. As a rule: driving at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in stop in a suitable gear. ...
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... a glance 101 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Rear-mounted luggage rack* A rear-mounted luggage rack is maintained for your BMW. Mounting points The mounting points are located under Weights on page 149. Loading the rear-mounted luggage rack... You should always remember not to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Drive smoothly....
... a glance 101 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Rear-mounted luggage rack* A rear-mounted luggage rack is maintained for your BMW. Mounting points The mounting points are located under Weights on page 149. Loading the rear-mounted luggage rack... You should always remember not to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Drive smoothly....
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...to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.< Manufacturer's code for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on ZR tires ... in Ξ Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may have poor traction performance.
...to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.< Manufacturer's code for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on ZR tires ... in Ξ Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may have poor traction performance.
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... caution. Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your BMW center. 139 Online Edition for ...Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance Have the system checked...
... caution. Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your BMW center. 139 Online Edition for ...Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance Have the system checked...
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...can be engaged without depressing the brake Lights up in yellow: > Automatic selector lever locked: Selector lever locked in position P with reduced acceleration. Have the system checked without depressing the brake Lights up in red: Transmission overheating Special actions to be taken You can continue your ...lever position P not engaged. Have the system checked. 141 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Allow the transmission to position P. You can continue your journey, but moderate your journey. You can continue ...
...can be engaged without depressing the brake Lights up in yellow: > Automatic selector lever locked: Selector lever locked in position P with reduced acceleration. Have the system checked without depressing the brake Lights up in red: Transmission overheating Special actions to be taken You can continue your ...lever position P not engaged. Have the system checked. 141 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Allow the transmission to position P. You can continue your journey, but moderate your journey. You can continue ...