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... comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving 103 BMW M3 engineering Mobility 108 110 116 121 123 127 135 140 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Indicator and warning lamps Reference 152 Technical data 156... information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
... comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving 103 BMW M3 engineering Mobility 108 110 116 121 123 127 135 140 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Indicator and warning lamps Reference 152 Technical data 156... information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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... and lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated-air mode 82 Redialing if no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG 16 Releasing the hood 116 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 24 8 9 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 56 Rain sensor* 56 Controls Driving tips 10 Switching the...
... and lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated-air mode 82 Redialing if no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG 16 Releasing the hood 116 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 24 8 9 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 56 Rain sensor* 56 Controls Driving tips 10 Switching the...
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Emergency release Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid is opened . The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be opened > To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, ... by means of arrow 1. Online Edition for example. This is an advantage when valet parking, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The lid is closed automatically.< Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of the luggage compartment lid make it down . Locking...
Emergency release Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid is opened . The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be opened > To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, ... by means of arrow 1. Online Edition for example. This is an advantage when valet parking, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The lid is closed automatically.< Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of the luggage compartment lid make it down . Locking...
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... goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. > If the indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are to Avoiding unintentional alarms. Indicator lamp displays Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may...remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 26 Online Edition for no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG > In duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are not properly closed. To...
... goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. > If the indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are to Avoiding unintentional alarms. Indicator lamp displays Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may...remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 26 Online Edition for no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG > In duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are not properly closed. To...
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...only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to engage. Do not open the engine hood before you see any work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< Closing Hood Releasing Close the hood from a height of the hood is not .../ 50 cm with correspondingly trained personnel. It must be clearly heard to BMW repair procedures with momentum. If you open the hood. 116 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG If this work on the car unless you are against the windshield before...
...only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to engage. Do not open the engine hood before you see any work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.< Closing Hood Releasing Close the hood from a height of the hood is not .../ 50 cm with correspondingly trained personnel. It must be clearly heard to BMW repair procedures with momentum. If you open the hood. 116 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG If this work on the car unless you are against the windshield before...
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... current oil level is not yet warm. Oil level down to display the new value reliably. Add no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Oil level is started. 5 Have the vehicle checked immediately, otherwise the excess oil may lead to avoid engine damage. A new measurement is taken automatically... at a standstill on a horizontal surface. 2. Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be between the two markings. Under the hood M dual clutch transmission: the oil level appears in the instrument cluster. 4. A clock symbol appears during measurement. 5.
... current oil level is not yet warm. Oil level down to display the new value reliably. Add no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Oil level is started. 5 Have the vehicle checked immediately, otherwise the excess oil may lead to avoid engine damage. A new measurement is taken automatically... at a standstill on a horizontal surface. 2. Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be between the two markings. Under the hood M dual clutch transmission: the oil level appears in the instrument cluster. 4. A clock symbol appears during measurement. 5.
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.... Alternative oil types If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is categorized in the filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to follow the instructions on the containers. Oil change Have oil changed only at a workshop that works according to open the engine hood before the engine has cooled... down. 2. Only use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.< Your BMW center will be glad to answer any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to...
.... Alternative oil types If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is categorized in the filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to follow the instructions on the containers. Oil change Have oil changed only at a workshop that works according to open the engine hood before the engine has cooled... down. 2. Only use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.< Your BMW center will be glad to answer any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to...
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If the loss of coolant is an audible click. 6. Turn the cap until there is substantial, have the cause eliminated as soon as possible. 120 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. 5. Under the hood 4.
If the loss of coolant is an audible click. 6. Turn the cap until there is substantial, have the cause eliminated as soon as possible. 120 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. 5. Under the hood 4.
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... Part no longer being charged. The car will not be held in place after the brake is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance 1 2 Lights up in yellow: Drive-off assistant has failed. Have the engine checked without delay. Have the system checked as soon as... at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down . Lights up in yellow: Drive-off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Do not open the hood, otherwise there would be held in place after the brake is released Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low...
... Part no longer being charged. The car will not be held in place after the brake is no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance 1 2 Lights up in yellow: Drive-off assistant has failed. Have the engine checked without delay. Have the system checked as soon as... at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down . Lights up in yellow: Drive-off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Do not open the hood, otherwise there would be held in place after the brake is released Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low...
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Holders for cups 89 Homepage BMW 4 Hood 116 Hooks for shopping bags 92 Horn 10, 11 Hotel function 25 Hot exhaust system 98 Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Brake assist 68 Hydroplaning ... eyes, refer to Securing cargo 101 LATCH child-restraint fixing system 45 161 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls J Launch Control 53 Leather care 125 LED hand lamp 88 LED light-emitting diodes 128 Length, refer to Dimensions...
Holders for cups 89 Homepage BMW 4 Hood 116 Hooks for shopping bags 92 Horn 10, 11 Hotel function 25 Hot exhaust system 98 Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Brake assist 68 Hydroplaning ... eyes, refer to Securing cargo 101 LATCH child-restraint fixing system 45 161 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls J Launch Control 53 Leather care 125 LED hand lamp 88 LED light-emitting diodes 128 Length, refer to Dimensions...
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... sun blinds 87 Recirculated-air mode 82 Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 82 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 36 Refueling 108 Releasing - hood 116 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 61 Remote control 18 - battery renewal 28 - convenient access 27 - garage door opener 84 - luggage compartment lid 20...-mounted luggage rack 102 Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 139 163 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
... sun blinds 87 Recirculated-air mode 82 Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 82 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 36 Refueling 108 Releasing - hood 116 Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 61 Remote control 18 - battery renewal 28 - convenient access 27 - garage door opener 84 - luggage compartment lid 20...-mounted luggage rack 102 Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 139 163 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance