Owner's Manual
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... Indicator and warning lamps that a door or the liftgate is started, or it will either fail to go out when the engine is open. They each time you turn the ignition key. Battery charge current + 105 Automatic transmission + 38 Turn signals 39 DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + 48, 49 Service Engine Soon + 98 Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG...
... Indicator and warning lamps that a door or the liftgate is started, or it will either fail to go out when the engine is open. They each time you turn the ignition key. Battery charge current + 105 Automatic transmission + 38 Turn signals 39 DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + 48, 49 Service Engine Soon + 98 Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote control or the door lock, refer to lowering it . The LED lights up to 1 minute as long as this could lead to do this safety function is activated. You can result in bodily injury. Always remove the key when leaving the vehicle; Opening and closing Windows Keep windows in your line of sight while closing Following interruptions in electrical power supply...
... the remote control or the door lock, refer to lowering it . The LED lights up to 1 minute as long as this could lead to do this safety function is activated. You can result in bodily injury. Always remove the key when leaving the vehicle; Opening and closing Windows Keep windows in your line of sight while closing Following interruptions in electrical power supply...
Owner's Manual
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...the switch. Keep panorama glass sunroof in electrical power supply After a power supply interruption, it , as the safety system might fail to raise the sunroof. Opening and closing . Always remove the key when leaving the vehicle; BMW recommends having this work carried out by pressing the switch past... line of the roof opening , closing action is opened or closed independently with the ignition key in the interior is raised. Panorama glass sunroof* The panorama glass sunroof is ready for operation with the sliding visor open. Briefly pressing the switch again stops the ...
...the switch. Keep panorama glass sunroof in electrical power supply After a power supply interruption, it , as the safety system might fail to raise the sunroof. Opening and closing . Always remove the key when leaving the vehicle; BMW recommends having this work carried out by pressing the switch past... line of the roof opening , closing action is opened or closed independently with the ignition key in the interior is raised. Panorama glass sunroof* The panorama glass sunroof is ready for operation with the sliding visor open. Briefly pressing the switch again stops the ...
Owner's Manual
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... for safety belts. Press the red button in the mirrors; In addition, a signal sounds. Manual adjustments The mirrors can be no guarantee that the safety devices will be manually adjusted by hand before entering an automatic car wash.< 30 Online Edition for seat occupants of every build if the seat is activated if the safety belt on this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center...
... for safety belts. Press the red button in the mirrors; In addition, a signal sounds. Manual adjustments The mirrors can be no guarantee that the safety devices will be manually adjusted by hand before entering an automatic car wash.< 30 Online Edition for seat occupants of every build if the seat is activated if the safety belt on this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle unattended with moderate engine speed. Indicator lamps The warning lamp lights up while idling. This indicates a serious rate of toxic exhaust gases can seriously damage emission control components, especially the catalytic converter. Malfunction in position P. 1 Steering unlocked A slight steering wheel movement often makes it easier to turn the steering wheel slightly to warm up . Interlock Automatic transmission: To turn the key back to position 0 or to 1. After removing the key, turn the key...
... vehicle unattended with moderate engine speed. Indicator lamps The warning lamp lights up while idling. This indicates a serious rate of toxic exhaust gases can seriously damage emission control components, especially the catalytic converter. Malfunction in position P. 1 Steering unlocked A slight steering wheel movement often makes it easier to turn the steering wheel slightly to warm up . Interlock Automatic transmission: To turn the key back to position 0 or to 1. After removing the key, turn the key...
Owner's Manual
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... the manual mode and Steptronic changes gear. Touch signaling Press lever to the right into the M/S shifting slot. The warning lamp lights up. Avoid heavy loads. The Sport program is driven in the instrument cluster followed by the system. Have the system checked as soon as you wish to its default mode with only a limited number of engine and vehicle speed; Press...
... the manual mode and Steptronic changes gear. Touch signaling Press lever to the right into the M/S shifting slot. The warning lamp lights up. Avoid heavy loads. The Sport program is driven in the instrument cluster followed by the system. Have the system checked as soon as you wish to its default mode with only a limited number of engine and vehicle speed; Press...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle carefully. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to drive. 2. The initialization must be interrupted at least 4 seconds, but do not begin to Changing a wheel on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces > Sporty driving style: slip in the instrument cluster lights up yellow. If identification is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. There is not possible, contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< 3. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Start...
... vehicle carefully. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to drive. 2. The initialization must be interrupted at least 4 seconds, but do not begin to Changing a wheel on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces > Sporty driving style: slip in the instrument cluster lights up yellow. If identification is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 1. There is not possible, contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< 3. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Start...
Owner's Manual
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... engine is more effective with a higher air volume. If condensation starts to 0. otherwise, the air quality inside the vehicle will steadily deteriorate.< Switching system on/off Turn air volume rotary switch to form on the weather, the windshield may fog over a sustained period of outside air. Air volume 1 at level 4. 2. Deactivate recirculated-air mode 5. 5. Switch on the air conditioning system, set an arbitrary air volume. To switch on the rear window heating...
... engine is more effective with a higher air volume. If condensation starts to 0. otherwise, the air quality inside the vehicle will steadily deteriorate.< Switching system on/off Turn air volume rotary switch to form on the weather, the windshield may fog over a sustained period of outside air. Air volume 1 at level 4. 2. Deactivate recirculated-air mode 5. 5. Switch on the air conditioning system, set an arbitrary air volume. To switch on the rear window heating...
Owner's Manual
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... cover. Press the bulb holder downward and remove. Halogen low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts Always wear gloves and eye protection - the atmosphere within the bulb is not described here.< Driver's side 1. Failure to observe this . These light-emitting diodes are not switched on lamps whose replacement is pressurized. Remove the bulb, install a new bulb. 4. Replacing components Please have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center work...
... cover. Press the bulb holder downward and remove. Halogen low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts Always wear gloves and eye protection - the atmosphere within the bulb is not described here.< Driver's side 1. Failure to observe this . These light-emitting diodes are not switched on lamps whose replacement is pressurized. Remove the bulb, install a new bulb. 4. Replacing components Please have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center work...
Owner's Manual
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...; 02/06 BMW AG otherwise, the wheels could lock and the transfer case could be damaged.< To avoid damage, do not lift the vehicle from the tow fitting or body and suspension parts.< Tow starting If possible, do not tow start the vehicle; Switch on ignition, refer to the tow fittings only. jump start an engine equipped with only the front or rear axle raised; Otherwise, other vehicle parts could be...
...; 02/06 BMW AG otherwise, the wheels could lock and the transfer case could be damaged.< To avoid damage, do not lift the vehicle from the tow fitting or body and suspension parts.< Tow starting If possible, do not tow start the vehicle; Switch on ignition, refer to the tow fittings only. jump start an engine equipped with only the front or rear axle raised; Otherwise, other vehicle parts could be...
Owner's Manual
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... of winter tires 90 All wheel drive, refer to xDrive 49 Anchorage points 73 Antifreeze - coolant 95 - washer fluid 41 Antifreeze protection, coolant 95 Antilock Brake System ABS 48 - indicator lamp 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 18, 24 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 116 Approved engine oils 95 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 116 Armrest - front 67 - rear 68 Artificial leather, refer...
... of winter tires 90 All wheel drive, refer to xDrive 49 Anchorage points 73 Antifreeze - coolant 95 - washer fluid 41 Antifreeze protection, coolant 95 Antilock Brake System ABS 48 - indicator lamp 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 18, 24 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 116 Approved engine oils 95 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 116 Armrest - front 67 - rear 68 Artificial leather, refer...
Owner's Manual
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... Car wash 77 - refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cassette operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Cellphone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Central locking system 18 - interior 20 Changes, technical, refer to For your own safety 6 Changing a wheel 103 Changing gears - automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 - manual transmission 38 Changing wheels 89 Charge-current indicator lamp 12, 105 Charging battery 106 Check Gas Cap, warning...
... Car wash 77 - refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cassette operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Cellphone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Central locking system 18 - interior 20 Changes, technical, refer to For your own safety 6 Changing a wheel 103 Changing gears - automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 - manual transmission 38 Changing wheels 89 Charge-current indicator lamp 12, 105 Charging battery 106 Check Gas Cap, warning...
Owner's Manual
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... Curb weight, refer to Weights 116 Cylinders, refer to Engine data 114 D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 58 Dashboard system, refer to Cockpit 10 Data, technical 114 - dimensions 115 - engine 114 - filling capacities 116 - weights 116 Daytime running lamps 56 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 48 - warning lamp 50 Deactivating front passenger airbags 33, 54 Defective lamp 56 Defects 7 Defrosting windows 60, 63 - air conditioner 60 - automatic climate control 63 Defrosting windows and removing condensation - air conditioner 60 - automatic...
... Curb weight, refer to Weights 116 Cylinders, refer to Engine data 114 D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 58 Dashboard system, refer to Cockpit 10 Data, technical 114 - dimensions 115 - engine 114 - filling capacities 116 - weights 116 Daytime running lamps 56 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 48 - warning lamp 50 Deactivating front passenger airbags 33, 54 Defective lamp 56 Defects 7 Defrosting windows 60, 63 - air conditioner 60 - automatic climate control 63 Defrosting windows and removing condensation - air conditioner 60 - automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine oil sensor 94 - indicator/warning lamp 94 Engine output, refer to Engine data 114 Equipment range, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 48 Exhaust system 77 Exterior mirrors 30 - automatically dimming 77 Eye, tow starting and towing 109 F Failure of electrical accessories 106 False alarms, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 25 Fastening safety belts...
... Engine oil sensor 94 - indicator/warning lamp 94 Engine output, refer to Engine data 114 Equipment range, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 48 Exhaust system 77 Exterior mirrors 30 - automatically dimming 77 Eye, tow starting and towing 109 F Failure of electrical accessories 106 False alarms, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 25 Fastening safety belts...
Owner's Manual
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... exhaust system 77 Hydraulic Brake Assistant, refer to DBC Dynamic Brake Control 48 Hydroplaning 77 I Icy conditions, refer to Outside temperature warning 45 Ignition 36 Ignition key 18 Ignition key positions, refer to Ignition lock 36 Ignition lock 36 Indicator/warning lamp - airbags 54 - alarm system 25 - automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 - brakes 96 - coolant temperature 44 - DSC 48 - engine temperature 44 - Flat Tire Monitor 51 - fog lamps 57 - front passenger airbags 54 - overview 12 - reserve 43 - safety belt warning...
... exhaust system 77 Hydraulic Brake Assistant, refer to DBC Dynamic Brake Control 48 Hydroplaning 77 I Icy conditions, refer to Outside temperature warning 45 Ignition 36 Ignition key 18 Ignition key positions, refer to Ignition lock 36 Ignition lock 36 Indicator/warning lamp - airbags 54 - alarm system 25 - automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 - brakes 96 - coolant temperature 44 - DSC 48 - engine temperature 44 - Flat Tire Monitor 51 - fog lamps 57 - front passenger airbags 54 - overview 12 - reserve 43 - safety belt warning...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control 65 Interior lamps 58 - remote control 19 Interior motion sensor 25 - switching off 19, 25 Interior rearview mirror 31 - automatic dimming feature 77 Interlock 36 Intermittent mode of the wipers 40 Interval indicator, Service 44 Jacking points 104 Jump starting 108 K Key Memory 32 Keys 18 - key-specific settings, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 32 Kick-down 39 M Maintenance 97 - refer to Service Interval Display 44 Maintenance system 97 Malfunctions - automatic transmission 39 - door lock 20 - fuel...
... remote control 65 Interior lamps 58 - remote control 19 Interior motion sensor 25 - switching off 19, 25 Interior rearview mirror 31 - automatic dimming feature 77 Interlock 36 Intermittent mode of the wipers 40 Interval indicator, Service 44 Jacking points 104 Jump starting 108 K Key Memory 32 Keys 18 - key-specific settings, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 32 Kick-down 39 M Maintenance 97 - refer to Service Interval Display 44 Maintenance system 97 Malfunctions - automatic transmission 39 - door lock 20 - fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... control 64 Microphone, refer to Car phone preparation 69 Microphone for telephone 69 Mirrors 30 - automatic curb monitor 31 - mirror heating 31 - mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 29 Mobile communications devices in vehicle 77 Mobile phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Monitoring tire pressure, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 50 Monitoring tire pressure, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 52 Multi-function steering wheel, refer to Buttons on steering wheel 13 Multifunction switch - turn signals...
... control 64 Microphone, refer to Car phone preparation 69 Microphone for telephone 69 Mirrors 30 - automatic curb monitor 31 - mirror heating 31 - mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 29 Mobile communications devices in vehicle 77 Mobile phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Monitoring tire pressure, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 50 Monitoring tire pressure, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 52 Multi-function steering wheel, refer to Buttons on steering wheel 13 Multifunction switch - turn signals...
Owner's Manual
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... Computer Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote control 18 Radio navigation, refer to separate Owner's Manual Rain sensor 40 Range, setting units 45 Reading lamps - front 58 - rear 58 Rear armrest, refer to Armrest, rear 68 Rear backrests, folding 70 Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 102 Rear reflector, refer to Tail lamps 102 Rear seat back, folding 70 Rearview mirrors, exterior 30 Rear window defroster - air conditioner 60 - automatic climate control 64 Rear window safety switch 22 Rear window wiper 41 - wiper blade replacement...
... Computer Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote control 18 Radio navigation, refer to separate Owner's Manual Rain sensor 40 Range, setting units 45 Reading lamps - front 58 - rear 58 Rear armrest, refer to Armrest, rear 68 Rear backrests, folding 70 Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 102 Rear reflector, refer to Tail lamps 102 Rear seat back, folding 70 Rearview mirrors, exterior 30 Rear window defroster - air conditioner 60 - automatic climate control 64 Rear window safety switch 22 Rear window wiper 41 - wiper blade replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... tires 90 Speedometer 11 - refer to Instrument cluster 11 Split rear backrest, refer to Enlarging cargo area 70 Sport program, automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 126 Sports seat 28 Stability control, refer to Driving stability control systems 48 Starting, refer to Starting engine 36 Starting difficulties - at very low temperatures 37 - jump starting 108 Starting engine 36 Status of passenger airbags 54 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steering lock 36 Steering wheel...
... tires 90 Speedometer 11 - refer to Instrument cluster 11 Split rear backrest, refer to Enlarging cargo area 70 Sport program, automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 126 Sports seat 28 Stability control, refer to Driving stability control systems 48 Starting, refer to Starting engine 36 Starting difficulties - at very low temperatures 37 - jump starting 108 Starting engine 36 Status of passenger airbags 54 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steering lock 36 Steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... 68 Weights 116 Wheel/tire combination 90 Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 115 Wheel bolt, wrench 103 Wheel changes, compact wheel 103 Wheels and tires 90 Width, refer to Dimensions 115 Windows 22 - convenience operation 20 - safety switch 22 Windshield - cleaning 41 - defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 60, 63 Windshield washer reservoir 41 - capacity, refer to Filling capacities 116 Windshield washer system - washer/wiper system 40 - washer fluid 41 Windshield wiper blade replacement 99 Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system...
... 68 Weights 116 Wheel/tire combination 90 Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 115 Wheel bolt, wrench 103 Wheel changes, compact wheel 103 Wheels and tires 90 Width, refer to Dimensions 115 Windows 22 - convenience operation 20 - safety switch 22 Windshield - cleaning 41 - defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 60, 63 Windshield washer reservoir 41 - capacity, refer to Filling capacities 116 Windshield washer system - washer/wiper system 40 - washer fluid 41 Windshield wiper blade replacement 99 Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system...