Owner's Manual
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... Driving tips Controls At a glance BMW will not accept any mobile phone from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. Installation and operation of accessories not approved by BMW, together with a specific BMW model. BMW cannot test every product made by other products approved by BMW, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of equipment. This Owner's Manual...
... Driving tips Controls At a glance BMW will not accept any mobile phone from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. Installation and operation of accessories not approved by BMW, together with a specific BMW model. BMW cannot test every product made by other products approved by BMW, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of equipment. This Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 36 Opening and closing windows 36 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 47 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor* 47 5 Parking lamps 92 Low beams 92 Automatic headlamp control* 92 Adaptive light control* 93 High-beam assistant* 94 2 3 4 6 Fog lamps 95 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 36 Opening and closing windows 36 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 47 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor* 47 5 Parking lamps 92 Low beams 92 Automatic headlamp control* 92 Adaptive light control* 93 High-beam assistant* 94 2 3 4 6 Fog lamps 95 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG
Owner's Manual
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... sensor* 59 Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper 60 10 11 Ignition lock 54 14 Horn, entire surface 15 Adjusting the steering wheel 48 16 Cruise control* 61 Active cruise control* 62 17 Releasing the hood 218 18 Opening the tailgate/trunk lid 30 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Switching the ignition on the steering wheel Turn signals...
... sensor* 59 Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper 60 10 11 Ignition lock 54 14 Horn, entire surface 15 Adjusting the steering wheel 48 16 Cruise control* 61 Active cruise control* 62 17 Releasing the hood 218 18 Opening the tailgate/trunk lid 30 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Switching the ignition on the steering wheel Turn signals...
Owner's Manual
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... signal* sounds.< Switching on the outside of the remote control, refer to page 54. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately Press the button on radio readiness Radio readiness is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock. Take the integrated key out of the trunk lid/ tailgate. Switching off the engine in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is inside the vehicle. To start the engine...
... signal* sounds.< Switching on the outside of the remote control, refer to page 54. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately Press the button on radio readiness Radio readiness is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock. Take the integrated key out of the trunk lid/ tailgate. Switching off the engine in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is inside the vehicle. To start the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... when you are driving; Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on battery power. Press the button. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the LED goes out. Call-up Do not call up the head restraints before transporting passengers in memory. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2. The temperature is lowered or the heating is automatically activated at the...
... when you are driving; Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on battery power. Press the button. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the LED goes out. Call-up Do not call up the head restraints before transporting passengers in memory. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2. The temperature is lowered or the heating is automatically activated at the...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic transmission Communications Entertainment Switching off All indicator and warning lamps as well as the engine has started . otherwise, the vehicle could begin to position P. 3. At a glance Depress the clutch and shift to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully; With the car at moderate engine speeds. 1. Radio readiness and ignition off the engine Navigation Driving tips Controls Remote control in the ignition lock or, with the engine running ; The starter operates automatically...
... Automatic transmission Communications Entertainment Switching off All indicator and warning lamps as well as the engine has started . otherwise, the vehicle could begin to position P. 3. At a glance Depress the clutch and shift to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully; With the car at moderate engine speeds. 1. Radio readiness and ignition off the engine Navigation Driving tips Controls Remote control in the ignition lock or, with the engine running ; The starter operates automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... a rain sensor, the time between wipes is stationary. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is stationary. "Settings" 2. "Triple turn signals flash three times. To turn off wipers or brief wipe Controls At a glance The turn signal" Switching on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. 59 Online Edition for the remote control currently in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is...
... a rain sensor, the time between wipes is stationary. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is stationary. "Settings" 2. "Triple turn signals flash three times. To turn off wipers or brief wipe Controls At a glance The turn signal" Switching on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. 59 Online Edition for the remote control currently in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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... assists you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to an object is a parking aid that has been detected by an interval tone. With the engine running or the ignition switched on the Control Display before driving. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. These sensors have already been displayed, e.g. otherwise, physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.< > If...
... assists you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to an object is a parking aid that has been detected by an interval tone. With the engine running or the ignition switched on the Control Display before driving. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. These sensors have already been displayed, e.g. otherwise, physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.< > If...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver needing to control your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of under these conditions. the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster go out. 83 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference xDrive is your BMW's handling under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is regulating the drive and braking...
... the driver needing to control your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of under these conditions. the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster go out. 83 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference xDrive is your BMW's handling under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is regulating the drive and braking...
Owner's Manual
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.../09 BMW AG Displays in the instrument cluster* Functional requirement In order to roll backwards.< Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in any drive position. It is not necessary to use HDC in a tire by depressing the brake. 2. Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in place by comparing the rotating speeds...
.../09 BMW AG Displays in the instrument cluster* Functional requirement In order to roll backwards.< Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in any drive position. It is not necessary to use HDC in a tire by depressing the brake. 2. Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in place by comparing the rotating speeds...
Owner's Manual
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... front passenger airbag is lit. Status of front passenger airbags As of radio readiness, refer to page 54, the warning lamp comes on . The front and side airbags for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Operational readiness of airbag system Driving tips > The indicator lamp does not come on . After mounting a child seat...
... front passenger airbag is lit. Status of front passenger airbags As of radio readiness, refer to page 54, the warning lamp comes on . The front and side airbags for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Operational readiness of airbag system Driving tips > The indicator lamp does not come on . After mounting a child seat...
Owner's Manual
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... safety risks, you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up when the light switch is on a blue sky. Switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.< 0 1 2 3 Lamps off, daytime running lights Parking lamps and daytime running lights Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps Automatic headlamp control*, daytime running lights, refer to start the engine. Therefore, do not leave them on regardless of the rear lamps are switched...
... safety risks, you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up when the light switch is on a blue sky. Switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.< 0 1 2 3 Lamps off, daytime running lights Parking lamps and daytime running lights Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps Automatic headlamp control*, daytime running lights, refer to start the engine. Therefore, do not leave them on regardless of the rear lamps are switched...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition lock, even with guide rail heights over the short term and the brake discs can roll. Avoid car washes with Comfort Access. 2. Move the selector lever to prevent unintentional wiping. > Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window wiper and protect it is washed more frequently. otherwise, water can reduce braking efficiency over 4 in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 47. > Maximum permissible tire width. spoilers...
... ignition lock, even with guide rail heights over the short term and the brake discs can roll. Avoid car washes with Comfort Access. 2. Move the selector lever to prevent unintentional wiping. > Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window wiper and protect it is washed more frequently. otherwise, water can reduce braking efficiency over 4 in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 47. > Maximum permissible tire width. spoilers...
Owner's Manual
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... - sensor 66 Active steering 88 Adaptive brake light - Brake Force Display 89 Adaptive light control 93 Additives - coolant 222 Address, entering 125, 131 Address for navigation - entering 125 Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 98 Adjusting the thigh support 42 Airbags 90 - indicator/warning lamp 91 - sitting safely 41 Air conditioning mode - automatic climate control 98 - ventilation 100 Air distribution - automatic 98 Airing, refer to Ventilation 100 Air pressure...
... - sensor 66 Active steering 88 Adaptive brake light - Brake Force Display 89 Adaptive light control 93 Additives - coolant 222 Address, entering 125, 131 Address for navigation - entering 125 Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 98 Adjusting the thigh support 42 Airbags 90 - indicator/warning lamp 91 - sitting safely 41 Air conditioning mode - automatic climate control 98 - ventilation 100 Air distribution - automatic 98 Airing, refer to Ventilation 100 Air pressure...
Owner's Manual
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Care 225 - automatic car washes 225 - care products 225 - carpets 227 - CD/DVD drives 228 - chrome parts 226 - displays 227 - exterior 225 - fine wood parts 227 - headlamps 226 - high-pressure washer 225 - interior 227 - leather 227 - light-alloy wheels 226 - paintwork 226 - plastic parts 227 - rubber seals 226 - safety belts 227 - sensors and cameras 227 - upholstery and cloth trim 227 - washing the car manually 226 - windows 226 Cargo, securing...
Care 225 - automatic car washes 225 - care products 225 - carpets 227 - CD/DVD drives 228 - chrome parts 226 - displays 227 - exterior 225 - fine wood parts 227 - headlamps 226 - high-pressure washer 225 - interior 227 - leather 227 - light-alloy wheels 226 - paintwork 226 - plastic parts 227 - rubber seals 226 - safety belts 227 - sensors and cameras 227 - upholstery and cloth trim 227 - washing the car manually 226 - windows 226 Cargo, securing...
Owner's Manual
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... roof 28 - windows 28 Coolant 222 - checking level 222 Coolant temperature 70 Cooling, maximum 98 Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 222 Cooling system, refer to Coolant 222 Copyright 2 D Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 95 Data, technical 244 - capacities 248 - dimensions 245 - engine 244 - weights 247 Data transfer 192 Date - date format 77 - setting 76 Daytime running lights 93 - replacing bulbs 230 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 82...
... roof 28 - windows 28 Coolant 222 - checking level 222 Coolant temperature 70 Cooling, maximum 98 Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 222 Cooling system, refer to Coolant 222 Copyright 2 D Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 95 Data, technical 244 - capacities 248 - dimensions 245 - engine 244 - weights 247 Data transfer 192 Date - date format 77 - setting 76 Daytime running lights 93 - replacing bulbs 230 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 82...
Owner's Manual
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... sequence 169 Eyes - for tow-starting and towing away 239 - for tying down loads 120 Fast forward - CD changer 157 - CD player 157 Filter - refer to Microfilter/activatedcharcoal filter for automatic climate control 100 First aid pouch 237 Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 54 Flash when locking/ unlocking 28 Flat tire - run-flat tires 216 - Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 86 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84 - indicating...
... sequence 169 Eyes - for tow-starting and towing away 239 - for tying down loads 120 Fast forward - CD changer 157 - CD player 157 Filter - refer to Microfilter/activatedcharcoal filter for automatic climate control 100 First aid pouch 237 Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 54 Flash when locking/ unlocking 28 Flat tire - run-flat tires 216 - Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 86 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84 - indicating...
Owner's Manual
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... protection system 37 - power failure 37 - raising 37 - remote control 28 Glove compartment 105 GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 124 Grills 97 Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 247 H Halogen lamps - replacing bulbs 231 Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 56 Hands-free system 14 Hazard warning flashers 14 HDC Hill Descent Control 83 HD Radio 148 Head airbags 90 Headlamp control, automatic 92 Headlamp cover 231 Headlamp flasher 58...
... protection system 37 - power failure 37 - raising 37 - remote control 28 Glove compartment 105 GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 124 Grills 97 Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 247 H Halogen lamps - replacing bulbs 231 Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 56 Hands-free system 14 Hazard warning flashers 14 HDC Hill Descent Control 83 HD Radio 148 Head airbags 90 Headlamp control, automatic 92 Headlamp cover 231 Headlamp flasher 58...
Owner's Manual
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... Winter tires 217 Maintenance, refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 223 Malfunction - automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 - tires 85 - trunk lid 31 Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 77 Manual car wash 226 Manual mode, automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 Manual operation - door lock 29 - driver's door 29 - fuel filler flap 196 - glass roof 37 - panorama glass roof 39 - transmission lock, automatic transmission 58 - trunk lid 31 Navigation Locking - adjusting confirmation signal 28 - from inside 30 - from outside 28 - without remote control, refer...
... Winter tires 217 Maintenance, refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 223 Malfunction - automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 - tires 85 - trunk lid 31 Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 77 Manual car wash 226 Manual mode, automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 Manual operation - door lock 29 - driver's door 29 - fuel filler flap 196 - glass roof 37 - panorama glass roof 39 - transmission lock, automatic transmission 58 - trunk lid 31 Navigation Locking - adjusting confirmation signal 28 - from inside 30 - from outside 28 - without remote control, refer...
Owner's Manual
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... Releasing - hood 218 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 71 Remote control 26 - battery renewal 35 - Comfort Access 34 - garage door opener 102 - malfunction 28, 35 - removing from the ignition lock 54 - service data 223 - tailgate 28 - trunk lid 28 Replacement fuses, refer to Fuses 236 Replacement remote control 26 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 229 Replacing tires 216 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 216 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge...
... Releasing - hood 218 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 71 Remote control 26 - battery renewal 35 - Comfort Access 34 - garage door opener 102 - malfunction 28, 35 - removing from the ignition lock 54 - service data 223 - tailgate 28 - trunk lid 28 Replacement fuses, refer to Fuses 236 Replacement remote control 26 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 229 Replacing tires 216 Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 216 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge...