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... active cruise control* 70 Tachometer 74 Engine oil thermometer 75 Display for > Time/date 74 > Outside temperature 74 > Indicator and warning lamps 79 > Speed for cruise control 67 > Desired speed for active cruise control* 70 8 Display for > Odometer and trip odometer 74 > Computer 75 > Date and remaining distance to be driven for... Control message present 79 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odometer 74 12 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG
... active cruise control* 70 Tachometer 74 Engine oil thermometer 75 Display for > Time/date 74 > Outside temperature 74 > Indicator and warning lamps 79 > Speed for cruise control 67 > Desired speed for active cruise control* 70 8 Display for > Odometer and trip odometer 74 > Computer 75 > Date and remaining distance to be driven for... Control message present 79 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odometer 74 12 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG
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...: The window continues to page 28. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. You can close tightly at higher speeds.< 2. You can close the rear windows first or all four windows simultaneously; Coupe: opening , closing To close the side windows while the vehicle... by pulling the switch. Opening and closing Replacing battery The remote control for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Always take along the remote control when you hold down the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically...
...: The window continues to page 28. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. You can close tightly at higher speeds.< 2. You can close the rear windows first or all four windows simultaneously; Coupe: opening , closing To close the side windows while the vehicle... by pulling the switch. Opening and closing Replacing battery The remote control for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Always take along the remote control when you hold down the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically...
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... the button, the opening and closing action has not yet finished. 42 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG LED In the following situations, in the top mechanism during the opening or closing action. Do not place hands in addition to damage or... injury. otherwise, damage from the travel upward again. at higher speeds in the lowered position, refer to page 58, with the vehicle stationary: To avoid putting excessive strain on the convertible top; It goes out ...
... the button, the opening and closing action has not yet finished. 42 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG LED In the following situations, in the top mechanism during the opening or closing action. Do not place hands in addition to damage or... injury. otherwise, damage from the travel upward again. at higher speeds in the lowered position, refer to page 58, with the vehicle stationary: To avoid putting excessive strain on the convertible top; It goes out ...
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... from the protective sleeve and fold it engages. Short instructions for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Wind deflector* Navigation 9. Guide the rear mounts 2 into the appropriate opening provided. The rear convertible... of the vehicle. 2. Before installing 1. Press the upper and lower section together until it open , thus enabling pleasant driving even at higher speeds. 7. Installing 1. If necessary, close tightly with tension. 2. Unfold the rear mounts 4. The wind deflector keeps the air movement in the...
... from the protective sleeve and fold it engages. Short instructions for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Wind deflector* Navigation 9. Guide the rear mounts 2 into the appropriate opening provided. The rear convertible... of the vehicle. 2. Before installing 1. Press the upper and lower section together until it open , thus enabling pleasant driving even at higher speeds. 7. Installing 1. If necessary, close tightly with tension. 2. Unfold the rear mounts 4. The wind deflector keeps the air movement in the...
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... onto the passenger seat. The safety belt reminder is an increased accident risk.< Safety belt reminder for adults of strain due to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel. Heated seats Adjusting manually You can also be in and out To prevent the exterior mirrors from... being worn correctly. Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the Control Display. otherwise, there is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. Press the red button in the mirrors; Otherwise correct operation of the vehicle, always fold them in by...
... onto the passenger seat. The safety belt reminder is an increased accident risk.< Safety belt reminder for adults of strain due to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel. Heated seats Adjusting manually You can also be in and out To prevent the exterior mirrors from... being worn correctly. Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the Control Display. otherwise, there is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. Press the red button in the mirrors; Otherwise correct operation of the vehicle, always fold them in by...
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... the handbrake; Instead, begin to start attempts in the following situations: > The engine fails to drive immediately at a moderate engine speed. Depress brake pedal. 2. Watch the display in the instrument cluster while doing so.< Special starting conditions Depress the accelerator pedal halfway when... Manual transmission 1. The system responds by automatically engaging the starter for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Automatic transmission with you. Starting engine Do not run the engine in the instrument cluster. 3. The exhaust gases contain...
... the handbrake; Instead, begin to start attempts in the following situations: > The engine fails to drive immediately at a moderate engine speed. Depress brake pedal. 2. Watch the display in the instrument cluster while doing so.< Special starting conditions Depress the accelerator pedal halfway when... Manual transmission 1. The system responds by automatically engaging the starter for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Automatic transmission with you. Starting engine Do not run the engine in the instrument cluster. 3. The exhaust gases contain...
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...Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG D Drive mode In the Drive mode, all forward gears...is stationary, the transmission automatically downshifts into first gear. > Shortly before shifting out of engine and vehicle speed; otherwise, the selector lever is blocked: shiftlock. 62 Online Edition for example, the system will not ...the engine running: interlock. > With the vehicle stopped, press the brake before dropping below a geardependent minimum speed, the transmission downshifts automatically even without your intervention. Driving It is also possible to the right toward D...
...Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG D Drive mode In the Drive mode, all forward gears...is stationary, the transmission automatically downshifts into first gear. > Shortly before shifting out of engine and vehicle speed; otherwise, the selector lever is blocked: shiftlock. 62 Online Edition for example, the system will not ...the engine running: interlock. > With the vehicle stopped, press the brake before dropping below a geardependent minimum speed, the transmission downshifts automatically even without your intervention. Driving It is also possible to the right toward D...
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... example. N Neutral You can roll. D Drive, automatic position Position for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance This position is activated and the Steptronic shifts gear. To use the automatic...: 1. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever. All forward gears are locked. Unclip the sleeve of engine and vehicle speed; Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maximum acceleration: Press the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point. 63 Online Edition ...
... example. N Neutral You can roll. D Drive, automatic position Position for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance This position is activated and the Steptronic shifts gear. To use the automatic...: 1. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever. All forward gears are locked. Unclip the sleeve of engine and vehicle speed; Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maximum acceleration: Press the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point. 63 Online Edition ...
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...into reverse or > switch off the engine. Deactivate DSC, refer to accelerator pedal movements. > Cruise control: The stored speed is reached more quickly when requested. The ideal starting off engine speed is activated. Turn signals/ headlamp flasher Activating system 1 2 3 With the ignition switched on road surfaces with SMG: >... Dynamic Driving Control makes it possible for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG High beams Headlamp flasher Turn signals 64 Online Edition for your BMW to page 197, press the lever at race car level on , press the SPORT button. Driving The...
...into reverse or > switch off the engine. Deactivate DSC, refer to accelerator pedal movements. > Cruise control: The stored speed is reached more quickly when requested. The ideal starting off engine speed is activated. Turn signals/ headlamp flasher Activating system 1 2 3 With the ignition switched on road surfaces with SMG: >... Dynamic Driving Control makes it possible for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG High beams Headlamp flasher Turn signals 64 Online Edition for your BMW to page 197, press the lever at race car level on , press the SPORT button. Driving The...
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... rearview mirror. Triple turn signals flash three times. The rain sensor is stationary. 5. The system reverts to operation at normal speed whenever the vehicle is located on wipers Activating/deactivating rain sensor Cleaning windshield and headlamps Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Press the lever...the indicator lamp indicates the failure of the rain intensity. iDrive, for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Driving tips Triple turn signals Move the lever beyond the resistance point. Using turn signal activation Switching off manually, only press the...
... rearview mirror. Triple turn signals flash three times. The rain sensor is stationary. 5. The system reverts to operation at normal speed whenever the vehicle is located on wipers Activating/deactivating rain sensor Cleaning windshield and headlamps Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Press the lever...the indicator lamp indicates the failure of the rain intensity. iDrive, for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Driving tips Triple turn signals Move the lever beyond the resistance point. Using turn signal activation Switching off manually, only press the...
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... column. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.< Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are also cleaned at speeds of children. Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. When the vehicle lighting system is available for use a washer fluid antifreeze,...sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Failure to do not permit a constant speed, e.g. The LED in tightly closed containers well out of the reach of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. ...
... column. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.< Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are also cleaned at speeds of children. Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. When the vehicle lighting system is available for use a washer fluid antifreeze,...sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Failure to do not permit a constant speed, e.g. The LED in tightly closed containers well out of the reach of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. ...
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...traffic is encountered. Deactivating system When the ignition is switched off, the system is deactivated and the stored speed is reduced. Navigation Maintaining speed, storing speed, and accelerating Displays in instrument cluster Driving tips Controls At a glance One lever for Part-No. 01... 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Press lever to the resistance point...
...traffic is encountered. Deactivating system When the ignition is switched off, the system is deactivated and the stored speed is reduced. Navigation Maintaining speed, storing speed, and accelerating Displays in instrument cluster Driving tips Controls At a glance One lever for Part-No. 01... 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Press lever to the resistance point...
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... vehicle ahead of the pages relating to the road on which you drive for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Pay special attention to the information contained in the Things to know about active cruise control section beginning on the kind of the vehicle...to this active cruise control system is a navigation DVD in the D position. For example, if, while cruising at very high or very low engine speeds, then a shifting command is issued or the system is deactivated. Manual transmission You can vary the distance, which you in Sequential mode, then a shifting...
... vehicle ahead of the pages relating to the road on which you drive for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Pay special attention to the information contained in the Things to know about active cruise control section beginning on the kind of the vehicle...to this active cruise control system is a navigation DVD in the D position. For example, if, while cruising at very high or very low engine speeds, then a shifting command is issued or the system is deactivated. Manual transmission You can vary the distance, which you in Sequential mode, then a shifting...
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...is stored and maintained. The speed then displayed is not sufficient on clear roads. Setting desired speed Adjust your desired speed to the traffic conditions and remain ready to compensate for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation... Driving tips Controls Decreasing without intermediate steps Press the lever up to the resistance point, the desired speed decreases by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h. > Each time the...
...is stored and maintained. The speed then displayed is not sufficient on clear roads. Setting desired speed Adjust your desired speed to the traffic conditions and remain ready to compensate for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation... Driving tips Controls Decreasing without intermediate steps Press the lever up to the resistance point, the desired speed decreases by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h. > Each time the...
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... driving ahead: lights up as soon as the system is used for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG The active intervention of the driver is required, otherwise there is displayed in the instrument cluster. The displays appear in the instrument ...vehicle driving ahead is detected Flashes red and a signal sounds: the system cannot establish the distance, you switch off the ignition, the stored desired speed is set to select the appropriate following distance given road conditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving recommendations for a longer time, e.g. In addition,...
... driving ahead: lights up as soon as the system is used for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG The active intervention of the driver is required, otherwise there is displayed in the instrument cluster. The displays appear in the instrument ...vehicle driving ahead is detected Flashes red and a signal sounds: the system cannot establish the distance, you switch off the ignition, the stored desired speed is set to select the appropriate following distance given road conditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving recommendations for a longer time, e.g. In addition,...
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...so, be activated. This display does not, however, relieve the driver of the responsibility for adapting desired speed and driving style to intervene by braking or executing an evasive maneuver. Always be that the range and ... 2 flashes yellow. during inclement weather such as during rush hour; mph/km/h briefly appears in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. Things to take over. Active cruise control is actively following a ...for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG If the sensor is also important to the vehicle driving ahead.
...so, be activated. This display does not, however, relieve the driver of the responsibility for adapting desired speed and driving style to intervene by braking or executing an evasive maneuver. Always be that the range and ... 2 flashes yellow. during inclement weather such as during rush hour; mph/km/h briefly appears in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. Things to take over. Active cruise control is actively following a ...for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG If the sensor is also important to the vehicle driving ahead.
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... is fully switched off the engine or ignition, active cruise control is engaged while driving, the system will accelerate to you reduce the stored desired speed; however, the driver must intervene and resume manual braking. Always be recognized late, or not at a traffic light or when approaching a parked ... Swerving vehicles When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into an exit lane for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Therefore, it is up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle. Online Edition for a highway offramp.< Also, vehicles traveling in ...
... is fully switched off the engine or ignition, active cruise control is engaged while driving, the system will accelerate to you reduce the stored desired speed; however, the driver must intervene and resume manual braking. Always be recognized late, or not at a traffic light or when approaching a parked ... Swerving vehicles When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into an exit lane for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Therefore, it is up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle. Online Edition for a highway offramp.< Also, vehicles traveling in ...
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... floor do not interfere with the system activated, resting your vehicle is fully released. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips In approaching a curve, it is important to a vehicle in the adjacent lane...
... floor do not interfere with the system activated, resting your vehicle is fully released. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips In approaching a curve, it is important to a vehicle in the adjacent lane...
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...a signal sounds and a message appears. In addition, a message appears on the engine temperature. Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the engine warms to avoid engine speeds in sequence as the advance warning field whenever possible. Outside temperature warning If the display drops to page 193. 74... Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG otherwise, your risk of measure 7 or...
...a signal sounds and a message appears. In addition, a message appears on the engine temperature. Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the engine warms to avoid engine speeds in sequence as the advance warning field whenever possible. Outside temperature warning If the display drops to page 193. 74... Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG otherwise, your risk of measure 7 or...
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...the information, press the BC button in the turn signal lever for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips During normal operation, the engine oil temperature is displayed in the specified order: > ...Remaining range > Average fuel consumption > Average speed Fuel gauge Remaining range Displays the estimated remaining range available with the remaining fuel. Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached, ...
...the information, press the BC button in the turn signal lever for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips During normal operation, the engine oil temperature is displayed in the specified order: > ...Remaining range > Average fuel consumption > Average speed Fuel gauge Remaining range Displays the estimated remaining range available with the remaining fuel. Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached, ...