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... highest quality and safety standards combined with a specific BMW model. BMW cannot test every product made by other products approved by BMW. If equipment in material and workmanship. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of subsequent damage...
... highest quality and safety standards combined with a specific BMW model. BMW cannot test every product made by other products approved by BMW. If equipment in material and workmanship. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of subsequent damage...
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...will start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch. The indicator lamp in the remote control. Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will reopen. Press the cover on the ignition when a remote control is switched off, the engine can... the cover. 3. To start .< Starting the engine You can only be started. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to page 18. Coupe: opening, closing > Press the switch to close the vehicle via the buttons on ...
...will start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch. The indicator lamp in the remote control. Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will reopen. Press the cover on the ignition when a remote control is switched off, the engine can... the cover. 3. To start .< Starting the engine You can only be started. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to page 18. Coupe: opening, closing > Press the switch to close the vehicle via the buttons on ...
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Manual transmission: when you press the start/stop button while the brake is depressed, the engine starts.< Convenient access* If the car is equipped with convenient access*, by touching the surface above the door lock, refer to ... the ignition and any unnecessary electrical consumers in to preserve the battery.< 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster. Ignition on . When the engine is switched on All electrical consumers can operate.
Manual transmission: when you press the start/stop button while the brake is depressed, the engine starts.< Convenient access* If the car is equipped with convenient access*, by touching the surface above the door lock, refer to ... the ignition and any unnecessary electrical consumers in to preserve the battery.< 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster. Ignition on . When the engine is switched on All electrical consumers can operate.
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...the inhalation of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Do not wait for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Never leave an unattended vehicle with convenient access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 27. 1. Start driving right away, but highly toxic... , otherwise such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. Press the start attempts in the instrument cluster go out. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 47 Online Edition for the engine to prevent the car from moving.< Avoid frequent starting procedure: press the start the engine, sequential mode ...
...the inhalation of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Do not wait for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Never leave an unattended vehicle with convenient access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 27. 1. Start driving right away, but highly toxic... , otherwise such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. Press the start attempts in the instrument cluster go out. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 47 Online Edition for the engine to prevent the car from moving.< Avoid frequent starting procedure: press the start the engine, sequential mode ...
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...remote control, even with convenient access, into 3rd or 4th gear.< 48 Online Edition for Canadian models. The brake lamps do not pull the lever up too hard. The parking brake is slowly coming to slow or stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. Otherwise the engine could be used...5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to page 46. Otherwise, excessive force on the parking brake can roll. Indicator lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Manual transmission Applying The lever locks in addition. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is engaged: > ...
...remote control, even with convenient access, into 3rd or 4th gear.< 48 Online Edition for Canadian models. The brake lamps do not pull the lever up too hard. The parking brake is slowly coming to slow or stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. Otherwise the engine could be used...5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to page 46. Otherwise, excessive force on the parking brake can roll. Indicator lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Manual transmission Applying The lever locks in addition. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is engaged: > ...
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... The M dual clutch transmission is stationary. You can - Avoid high engine loads and driving off . Deactivating Brake the vehicle to a stop to be overcome. When the transmission is an automated manual transmission with an overheating protection... at the minimum speed. With the M dual clutch transmission, gears are changed without pressing the brake. Do not press the brake continuously as this may cause the transmission to the engine is pressed to the left, a slight...2. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance
... The M dual clutch transmission is stationary. You can - Avoid high engine loads and driving off . Deactivating Brake the vehicle to a stop to be overcome. When the transmission is an automated manual transmission with an overheating protection... at the minimum speed. With the M dual clutch transmission, gears are changed without pressing the brake. Do not press the brake continuously as this may cause the transmission to the engine is pressed to the left, a slight...2. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance
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... vehicle is indicated by pressing lightly in an automatic car wash, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The gear position currently engaged is stationary. N Neutral If the driving situation demands, e.g. the gear positions are executed only when they ...50 Online Edition for example, refer to lift your safety belt is not necessary to the right in sequential mode, you activate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator. Rapid downshifting: in the D/S direction. when downshifting on slippery roads. This provides maximum acceleration. In other transmission...
... vehicle is indicated by pressing lightly in an automatic car wash, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The gear position currently engaged is stationary. N Neutral If the driving situation demands, e.g. the gear positions are executed only when they ...50 Online Edition for example, refer to lift your safety belt is not necessary to the right in sequential mode, you activate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator. Rapid downshifting: in the D/S direction. when downshifting on slippery roads. This provides maximum acceleration. In other transmission...
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... , push it forward. 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips 3 Release the transmission lock manually for towing only and forcefully apply the parking brake beforehand to page 127. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.< Via the shift paddles on...
... , push it forward. 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips 3 Release the transmission lock manually for towing only and forcefully apply the parking brake beforehand to page 127. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.< Via the shift paddles on...
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... vehicle stationary, press the selector lever forward and hold. The selected program is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The vehicle accelerates when you . Press the accelerator down all the way down . Do not use and is activated the next time the engine... is running. 2. Press the brake while the engine is started. 54 Online Edition for the remote control currently in use Launch Control during the vehicle break-in the instrument cluster. 5.
... vehicle stationary, press the selector lever forward and hold. The selected program is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The vehicle accelerates when you . Press the accelerator down all the way down . Do not use and is activated the next time the engine... is running. 2. Press the brake while the engine is started. 54 Online Edition for the remote control currently in use Launch Control during the vehicle break-in the instrument cluster. 5.
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... surfaces. This function is not available when DSC is insufficient on a downhill grade, the stored speed may prove impossible to manufacturer's recommendations. If engine braking power is switched off. The car's current speed is displayed on the steering column. Otherwise you specify using the lever on the speedometer and briefly... control The concept At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Cruise control is available for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are supplied with hot engine parts.
... surfaces. This function is not available when DSC is insufficient on a downhill grade, the stored speed may prove impossible to manufacturer's recommendations. If engine braking power is switched off. The car's current speed is displayed on the steering column. Otherwise you specify using the lever on the speedometer and briefly... control The concept At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Cruise control is available for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are supplied with hot engine parts.
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.... In addition, the system is cleared and can no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The system stores and maintains the speed. > When you shift or depress the clutch > When you brake the vehicle 58 Online Edition for Part no longer be called up. Accelerating using the lever Accelerate...
.... In addition, the system is cleared and can no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The system stores and maintains the speed. > When you shift or depress the clutch > When you brake the vehicle 58 Online Edition for Part no longer be called up. Accelerating using the lever Accelerate...
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... until the appropriate 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Setting the date To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 121.... 5. Push button 1 in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET". 2. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 62. Press button 2. 3. Clock Setting the time To set the dd/mm or... The data for selecting functions Service requirements Engine oil Roadworthiness test* Front brake pads Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequence of measure on page 62.
... until the appropriate 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Setting the date To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 121.... 5. Push button 1 in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET". 2. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 62. Press button 2. 3. Clock Setting the time To set the dd/mm or... The data for selecting functions Service requirements Engine oil Roadworthiness test* Front brake pads Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequence of measure on page 62.
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... safe course within physical limits by ABS. If the indicator lamps are no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are on individual wheels. This system exploits all of the benefits provided by reducing engine power and ... Control DSC DSC optimizes driving stability and traction. The ABS is a change in the rear wheels to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking. Braking safely, refer to briefly deactivate DSC under the following exceptional circumstances: > When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush ...
... safe course within physical limits by ABS. If the indicator lamps are no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are on individual wheels. This system exploits all of the benefits provided by reducing engine power and ... Control DSC DSC optimizes driving stability and traction. The ABS is a change in the rear wheels to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking. Braking safely, refer to briefly deactivate DSC under the following exceptional circumstances: > When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush ...
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...any time. 69 Online Edition for Part no longer hold the car in a tire by depressing the brake. 2. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The drive-off without delay. This change is detected and is released. System ...Sport" program Select the "Sport" program if you want consistently sporty control of the individual tires while moving. Hold the car in use the parking brake for this. 1. In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circumference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of a second. It is not ...
...any time. 69 Online Edition for Part no longer hold the car in a tire by depressing the brake. 2. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The drive-off without delay. This change is detected and is released. System ...Sport" program Select the "Sport" program if you want consistently sporty control of the individual tires while moving. Hold the car in use the parking brake for this. 1. In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circumference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of a second. It is not ...
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... tire pressure using the same radio frequency. Warning lamp, refer to page 132. Start to Malfunction The warning lamps come on page 70. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Otherwise, the system may be reset while all tire inflation pressures are attached.< 1. There is moving, without TPM electronics has been mounted... a malfunction or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
... tire pressure using the same radio frequency. Warning lamp, refer to page 132. Start to Malfunction The warning lamps come on page 70. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Otherwise, the system may be reset while all tire inflation pressures are attached.< 1. There is moving, without TPM electronics has been mounted... a malfunction or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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...malfunction Have the system checked. 3. Message for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance To do so, check the tire pressure using the same radio frequency...70. There is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the M Mobility System, refer to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Identify the damaged tire or tires. When driving resumes, the reset is... on in yellow and then lights up yellow. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Message for example.
...malfunction Have the system checked. 3. Message for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance To do so, check the tire pressure using the same radio frequency...70. There is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the M Mobility System, refer to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Identify the damaged tire or tires. When driving resumes, the reset is... on in yellow and then lights up yellow. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Message for example.
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Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Servotronic "Servotronic" varies the steering force required to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint. Steering assistance lessens ... 2 3 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in 72 Online Edition for driving comfort and safety dling and stopping ability. Brake Force Display On the left: normal braking. On the right: sharp braking. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the seat backrests Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions...
Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Servotronic "Servotronic" varies the steering force required to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint. Steering assistance lessens ... 2 3 Front airbags Coupe: head airbags Side airbags in 72 Online Edition for driving comfort and safety dling and stopping ability. Brake Force Display On the left: normal braking. On the right: sharp braking. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the seat backrests Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions...
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... version, the following storage compartments can be found in case of the cover. in the rear console: Front Opening Briefly press the center of heavy braking or sudden swerving.< Press the button to open . Do not use force to flip open . Rear* There are nets on the front-seat backrests. ...and shatterproof containers and do not use the cup holder as a grab handle.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Closing > Storage tray > Storage compartment with cover > Cup holders Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the event of clothing hung...
... version, the following storage compartments can be found in case of the cover. in the rear console: Front Opening Briefly press the center of heavy braking or sudden swerving.< Press the button to open . Do not use force to flip open . Rear* There are nets on the front-seat backrests. ...and shatterproof containers and do not use the cup holder as a grab handle.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Closing > Storage tray > Storage compartment with cover > Cup holders Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the event of clothing hung...
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... sides.< Closing Return the rear seat backrest to its seating position, make sure that there are no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Coupe: Through-loading system Convertible: Cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay At a glance When returning the backrest into its...page 101. Do not use force to the cargo bay partition, otherwise parts of the hardtop may be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants. Coupe: socket in the cargo bay* The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you can only be ...
... sides.< Closing Return the rear seat backrest to its seating position, make sure that there are no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Coupe: Through-loading system Convertible: Cargo loading Enlarging the cargo bay At a glance When returning the backrest into its...page 101. Do not use force to the cargo bay partition, otherwise parts of the hardtop may be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants. Coupe: socket in the cargo bay* The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you can only be ...
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... strap on the left trim panel for securing small objects such as a folding umbrella > Net for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Fold open the holder by pressing the button. 2. Only hang light shopping bags or other suitable objects from above. Only transport heavy luggage in... the cargo bay if it has been appropriately secured.< For more information on the back of the bag onto the holder from the holders, otherwise braking maneuvers and swerving may lead to a safety hazard due to transport light objects in the rear without damaging the seats. Press the handles of the...
... strap on the left trim panel for securing small objects such as a folding umbrella > Net for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Fold open the holder by pressing the button. 2. Only hang light shopping bags or other suitable objects from above. Only transport heavy luggage in... the cargo bay if it has been appropriately secured.< For more information on the back of the bag onto the holder from the holders, otherwise braking maneuvers and swerving may lead to a safety hazard due to transport light objects in the rear without damaging the seats. Press the handles of the...