Owner's Manual
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... 7 Turn signals 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 94 Roadside parking lamps* 94 Computer 69 Settings and information about the vehicle 71 Instrument lighting 94 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers MDrive*, calling up individual settings 50 13 Horn: the entire surface 14 Adjusting the steering wheel 50 15 8 9 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor...
... 7 Turn signals 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 94 Roadside parking lamps* 94 Computer 69 Settings and information about the vehicle 71 Instrument lighting 94 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers MDrive*, calling up individual settings 50 13 Horn: the entire surface 14 Adjusting the steering wheel 50 15 8 9 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... car at moderate engine speeds. Driving Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as the engine has started. The starter operates automatically for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Depress the brake. 2. The engine starts with Drivelogic 1. Depress the clutch and shift to page 55. M dual clutch transmission with the selector level in the instrument cluster go out. Starting the engine Do not run...
... car at moderate engine speeds. Driving Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as the engine has started. The starter operates automatically for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Depress the brake. 2. The engine starts with Drivelogic 1. Depress the clutch and shift to page 55. M dual clutch transmission with the selector level in the instrument cluster go out. Starting the engine Do not run...
Owner's Manual
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on a slippery road, the M dual clutch transmission automatically disengages and engages the clutch. Shiftlock When the vehicle is not fastened and you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. when downshifting on slippery roads. N engages when you open the driver's door while the engine is running, your foot off if you activate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator. Shift back to drive mode: press the selector lever...
on a slippery road, the M dual clutch transmission automatically disengages and engages the clutch. Shiftlock When the vehicle is not fastened and you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. when downshifting on slippery roads. N engages when you open the driver's door while the engine is running, your foot off if you activate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator. Shift back to drive mode: press the selector lever...
Owner's Manual
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... rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is mounted on the intensity of the rain sensor Turn knurled wheel 5 up . Failure to its initial position when released. Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Driving tips Wiper system Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sensitivity of the interior rearview mirror. Deactivating...
... rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is mounted on the intensity of the rain sensor Turn knurled wheel 5 up . Failure to its initial position when released. Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Driving tips Wiper system Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sensitivity of the interior rearview mirror. Deactivating...
Owner's Manual
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... out the PDC signal. With the engine running or the ignition switched on automatically Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The system is activated. The display appears on the Control Display. Even when sensors are provided, there is shown on the Control Display as soon as PDC is also subject to the physical limits that apply to the system warning being issued too late...
... out the PDC signal. With the engine running or the ignition switched on automatically Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The system is activated. The display appears on the Control Display. Even when sensors are provided, there is shown on the Control Display as soon as PDC is also subject to the physical limits that apply to the system warning being issued too late...
Owner's Manual
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... can also set for the correct tire inflation pressure. Warning lamp, refer to drive. Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in the center console 1. Start to Indication of pressure that will no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Functional requirement In order to use is released. Each time the engine is not necessary to assure...
... can also set for the correct tire inflation pressure. Warning lamp, refer to drive. Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in the center console 1. Start to Indication of pressure that will no . 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Functional requirement In order to use is released. Each time the engine is not necessary to assure...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically in the event of an accident, a critical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the airbag system, have it there. Operational readiness of airbag system As of ground contact. Technology for the other protection bar. Push the protection bar down from above. 3. Release the locking lever. 4. In the event of a fault in the car's longitudinal axis or upon loss of radio...
... automatically in the event of an accident, a critical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the airbag system, have it there. Operational readiness of airbag system As of ground contact. Technology for the other protection bar. Push the protection bar down from above. 3. Release the locking lever. 4. In the event of a fault in the car's longitudinal axis or upon loss of radio...
Owner's Manual
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... lamps Automatic headlamp control*, daytime running lamps to start the engine. To avoid safety risks, you should be switched on in position 2 and the ignition is in response to page 16. 1. Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up when the light switch is on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1. Parking...
... lamps Automatic headlamp control*, daytime running lamps to start the engine. To avoid safety risks, you should be switched on in position 2 and the ignition is in response to page 16. 1. Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up when the light switch is on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1. Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... direction to start the engine.< 3. The LEDs for unduly long periods of the doors. Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, cargo bay lamp and courtesy lamps* are switched off about Switching off Press the lever in front of time, otherwise the battery might not have enough power to the pressure point, arrow 3. 94 Online Edition for automatic headlamp control flashes. The...
... direction to start the engine.< 3. The LEDs for unduly long periods of the doors. Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, cargo bay lamp and courtesy lamps* are switched off about Switching off Press the lever in front of time, otherwise the battery might not have enough power to the pressure point, arrow 3. 94 Online Edition for automatic headlamp control flashes. The...
Owner's Manual
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... tire width Preparations before driving into the ignition lock. 2. In enclosed areas, provide for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Online Edition for sufficient ventilation. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage.< After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to cloth car washes. spoiler or telephone antennas...
... tire width Preparations before driving into the ignition lock. 2. In enclosed areas, provide for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Online Edition for sufficient ventilation. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage.< After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to cloth car washes. spoiler or telephone antennas...
Owner's Manual
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... the bumper: Press on paved roads only. Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is engaged automatically after approx. 30 minutes, blocking the rear wheels. Convertible: it all the way in the onboard tool kit underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to page 213. Use only the tow fitting provided with a flat bed. Front Towing methods Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting...
... the bumper: Press on paved roads only. Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is engaged automatically after approx. 30 minutes, blocking the rear wheels. Convertible: it all the way in the onboard tool kit underneath the cargo bay floor, refer to page 213. Use only the tow fitting provided with a flat bed. Front Towing methods Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting...
Owner's Manual
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... - air flow rate 97 - cruise control 66 - headlamp control 92 Automatic car washes 209 Automatic climate control 96 - automatic air distribution 97 Automatic curb monitor 49 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 98 Automatic Service Request 189 Automatic transmission with Steptronic - towing 223 - tow-starting 223 AUTO program for automatic climate control 97 AUX-IN port 165 Average fuel consumption 70 - setting the units 71 Avoid highways in navigation 137 Avoiding unintentional alarms 33 Axle loads, refer to Weights 231 A ABS Antilock Brake...
... - air flow rate 97 - cruise control 66 - headlamp control 92 Automatic car washes 209 Automatic climate control 96 - automatic air distribution 97 Automatic curb monitor 49 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 98 Automatic Service Request 189 Automatic transmission with Steptronic - towing 223 - tow-starting 223 AUTO program for automatic climate control 97 AUX-IN port 165 Average fuel consumption 70 - setting the units 71 Avoid highways in navigation 137 Avoiding unintentional alarms 33 Axle loads, refer to Weights 231 A ABS Antilock Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... cargo 119 - stowing cargo 119 - vehicle 118 Car jack - jacking points 219 Car key, refer to Remote control 26 Car phone - installation location, refer to Center armrest 105 - refer to separate Owner's Manual 240 Car phone, refer to Telephone 172 Car radio, refer to Radio 149 Car shampoo 211 Car wash - before entering 57 Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 116 CBS Condition Based Service 207 CD, audio playback 154 CD changer 154...
... cargo 119 - stowing cargo 119 - vehicle 118 Car jack - jacking points 219 Car key, refer to Remote control 26 Car phone - installation location, refer to Center armrest 105 - refer to separate Owner's Manual 240 Car phone, refer to Telephone 172 Car radio, refer to Radio 149 Car shampoo 211 Car wash - before entering 57 Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 116 CBS Condition Based Service 207 CD, audio playback 154 CD changer 154...
Owner's Manual
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Displacement, refer to Engine data 228 Display, refer to iDrive controls 16 Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 94 Displays - on the Control Display 16 Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Displays and controls 10 Disposal - coolant 206 - remote control battery 35 - vehicle battery 219 Distance remaining to service, refer to Service requirements 72 Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 81 Door key, refer to Remote control 26 Door lock 30 Doors, emergency operation 30 DOT...
Displacement, refer to Engine data 228 Display, refer to iDrive controls 16 Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 94 Displays - on the Control Display 16 Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Displays and controls 10 Disposal - coolant 206 - remote control battery 35 - vehicle battery 219 Distance remaining to service, refer to Service requirements 72 Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 81 Door key, refer to Remote control 26 Door lock 30 Doors, emergency operation 30 DOT...
Owner's Manual
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... - quality 195 - specifications 195 - tank contents, refer to Capacities 231 Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel filler door 194 - releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 194 Fuses 220 Gasoline engine, checking engine oil level 203 Gear - neutral 59 Gear display, refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 60 Gearshift lever - manual transmission 57 Gearshifts - manual transmission 57 General driving notes 116 Glass roof, electric 37 - closing after electrical malfunction 37...
... - quality 195 - specifications 195 - tank contents, refer to Capacities 231 Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel filler door 194 - releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 194 Fuses 220 Gasoline engine, checking engine oil level 203 Gear - neutral 59 Gear display, refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 60 Gearshift lever - manual transmission 57 Gearshifts - manual transmission 57 General driving notes 116 Glass roof, electric 37 - closing after electrical malfunction 37...
Owner's Manual
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... the time and date 75 Installation location - CD changer 158 - navigation DVD drive 126 - telephone 105 Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice instructions 138 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 94 Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10 Integrated key 26 Integrated universal remote control 101 Interior lamps 94 - remote control 28 Interior motion sensor 33 Interior rearview mirror 49 - automatic dimming feature 49 - compass 103 Intermittent mode of the wipers 65 Intersection, entering, navigation 128 iPod...
... the time and date 75 Installation location - CD changer 158 - navigation DVD drive 126 - telephone 105 Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice instructions 138 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 94 Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10 Integrated key 26 Integrated universal remote control 101 Interior lamps 94 - remote control 28 Interior motion sensor 33 Interior rearview mirror 49 - automatic dimming feature 49 - compass 103 Intermittent mode of the wipers 65 Intersection, entering, navigation 128 iPod...
Owner's Manual
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... Lighting - instruments 94 - lamps and bulbs 213 - vehicle, refer to Lamps 92 Light switch 92 Limit, refer to Speed limit 78 Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 119 M M+S tires, refer to Winter tires 200 Maintenance, refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 207 Malfunction - tires 85 Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 76 Managing music 163 Manual car wash 210 Manual operation - door lock 30 - driver's door 30 - fuel filler door 194 - glass roof 37 - transmission lock...
... Lighting - instruments 94 - lamps and bulbs 213 - vehicle, refer to Lamps 92 Light switch 92 Limit, refer to Speed limit 78 Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 119 M M+S tires, refer to Winter tires 200 Maintenance, refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 207 Malfunction - tires 85 Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 76 Managing music 163 Manual car wash 210 Manual operation - door lock 30 - driver's door 30 - fuel filler door 194 - glass roof 37 - transmission lock...
Owner's Manual
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... to Start menu 17 Outlets - refer to Ventilation 99 Output, refer to Engine data 228 Outside-air mode - automatic climate control 98 Outside temperature display 68 - changing units of measure 71 - in computer 71 Outside temperature warning 68 Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 69 Overview - radio control 146 N Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice instructions on/off 138 Navigation data 126 Navigation drive, location 126 Navigation DVD 126 Navigation...
... to Start menu 17 Outlets - refer to Ventilation 99 Output, refer to Engine data 228 Outside-air mode - automatic climate control 98 Outside temperature display 68 - changing units of measure 71 - in computer 71 Outside temperature warning 68 Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 69 Overview - radio control 146 N Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice instructions on/off 138 Navigation data 126 Navigation drive, location 126 Navigation DVD 126 Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... Refueling 194 Releasing - hood 202 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 70 Remote control 26 - battery renewal 35 - convenient access 34 - garage door opener 101 - luggage compartment lid 28 - malfunction 29, 35 - removing from the ignition lock 55 - service data 207 Replacement remote control 26 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 213 Replacing tires 199 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 199 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69...
... Refueling 194 Releasing - hood 202 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 70 Remote control 26 - battery renewal 35 - convenient access 34 - garage door opener 101 - luggage compartment lid 28 - malfunction 29, 35 - removing from the ignition lock 55 - service data 207 Replacement remote control 26 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 213 Replacing tires 199 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 199 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69...
Owner's Manual
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... to Wheels and tires 196 Surface ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 68 SVCD 156 SW, waveband 149 Switches, refer to Cockpit 10 Switching off - engine 56 Switching on - audio 146 - CD changer 146 - CD player 146 - radio 146 Switching the cooling function on and off 99 Switch-on times of parked car ventilation, preselecting 100 Symbols 4 - status information 19 - traffic bulletins for navigation system 140 Navigation Driving tips Controls...
... to Wheels and tires 196 Surface ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 68 SVCD 156 SW, waveband 149 Switches, refer to Cockpit 10 Switching off - engine 56 Switching on - audio 146 - CD changer 146 - CD player 146 - radio 146 Switching the cooling function on and off 99 Switch-on times of parked car ventilation, preselecting 100 Symbols 4 - status information 19 - traffic bulletins for navigation system 140 Navigation Driving tips Controls...