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... radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book 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...
... radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book 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...
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Microphone for voice command system* and for telephone in hands-free mode* SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 135 Reading lamps 79 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 30 Interior lamps 79 Passenger airbag status lamp* 73 Hazard warning ... to the footwell 81 Automatic air distribution and flow rate 81 Cooling function 82 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 82 Recirculated-air mode 82 Maximum cooling 81 Residual heat mode 82 Air flow rate 81 Defrosting windows 82 Rear window defroster 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - ©...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Microphone for voice command system* and for telephone in hands-free mode* SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 135 Reading lamps 79 Coupe: glass roof, electric* 30 Interior lamps 79 Passenger airbag status lamp* 73 Hazard warning ... to the footwell 81 Automatic air distribution and flow rate 81 Cooling function 82 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 82 Recirculated-air mode 82 Maximum cooling 81 Residual heat mode 82 Air flow rate 81 Defrosting windows 82 Rear window defroster 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - ©...
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You can open . Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the seat cushions. Panic mode* You can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as it is closed. in the following situations: > The indicator lamp under the inside rearview mirror ...flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes 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 *. Arming and disarming When...
You can open . Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the seat cushions. Panic mode* You can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as it is closed. in the following situations: > The indicator lamp under the inside rearview mirror ...flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes 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 *. Arming and disarming When...
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... not stored in memory. To switch off entirely to save on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 46. 2. The LEDs stay lit. Convenience mode 1. Seat and mirror memory You can select the occasion on which the seat is reset to that the footwell behind the driver's seat is free...halted immediately when you continue driving within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The adjusting procedure is opened. 1. If the button was pressed accidentally: Press the button again; If you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of...
... not stored in memory. To switch off entirely to save on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 46. 2. The LEDs stay lit. Convenience mode 1. Seat and mirror memory You can select the occasion on which the seat is reset to that the footwell behind the driver's seat is free...halted immediately when you continue driving within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The adjusting procedure is opened. 1. If the button was pressed accidentally: Press the button again; If you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of...
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The starter operates automatically for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Start driving right away, but highly toxic gas. Depress the brake. 2. Every time you lightly press the selector lever to the right to position D/S ... ignition lock or, with the brake pedal depressed. Press the start / stop the starting in quick succession as well as repeated start the engine, sequential mode is activated in any position. Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with the engine running , move the selector level from the ignition...
The starter operates automatically for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Start driving right away, but highly toxic gas. Depress the brake. 2. Every time you lightly press the selector lever to the right to position D/S ... ignition lock or, with the brake pedal depressed. Press the start / stop the starting in quick succession as well as repeated start the engine, sequential mode is activated in any position. Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with the engine running , move the selector level from the ignition...
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...Speed Assistant Low Speed Assistant The Low Speed Assistant supports you the following functions: > Selection between manual and automatic operation: sequential mode or drive mode > Selection between reverse gear and the forward position without interruption of deep snow. Do not press the brake continuously as this ... stop to the engine is stationary. You can - Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is cut off frequently. not continue driving until the transmission has cooled...
...Speed Assistant Low Speed Assistant The Low Speed Assistant supports you the following functions: > Selection between manual and automatic operation: sequential mode or drive mode > Selection between reverse gear and the forward position without interruption of deep snow. Do not press the brake continuously as this ... stop to the engine is stationary. You can - Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is cut off frequently. not continue driving until the transmission has cooled...
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..., i.e. thus, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG You do so, press the accelerator past the resistance point. Rapid downshifting: in sequential mode, you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. Shift back to drive mode: press the selector lever to achieve optimal acceleration. This provides maximum...
..., i.e. thus, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG You do so, press the accelerator past the resistance point. Rapid downshifting: in sequential mode, you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. Shift back to drive mode: press the selector lever to achieve optimal acceleration. This provides maximum...
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As soon as you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and the remote control remains in drive mode If a power failure occurs, e.g. The engaged driving direction is inside out. 3. Push the black cover forward using the screwdriver from rolling. Changing gears Via the ... the right-hand shift paddle + briefly. > To shift down , 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 prevent the vehicle from...
As soon as you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and the remote control remains in drive mode If a power failure occurs, e.g. The engaged driving direction is inside out. 3. Push the black cover forward using the screwdriver from rolling. Changing gears Via the ... the right-hand shift paddle + briefly. > To shift down , 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 prevent the vehicle from...
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...68. Press the button repeatedly until it engages audibly. 3. Carefully remove the screwdriver, for example to sporting and highly dynamic 5. In drive mode Five drive programs are available to you via the button in each case is active. Program 6 is available when Dynamic Stability Control is ...towing, refer to page 137. Drivelogic Various drive programs are available for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG After every change 52 Online Edition for selection, from winter program/balanced 1 to avoid accidentally engaging the transmission lock during towing. To ...
...68. Press the button repeatedly until it engages audibly. 3. Carefully remove the screwdriver, for example to sporting and highly dynamic 5. In drive mode Five drive programs are available to you via the button in each case is active. Program 6 is available when Dynamic Stability Control is ...towing, refer to page 137. Drivelogic Various drive programs are available for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG After every change 52 Online Edition for selection, from winter program/balanced 1 to avoid accidentally engaging the transmission lock during towing. To ...
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... the POWER button to accelerator movements. "Sport" program The "Sport" program provides for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Selecting a program > Increase the drive-off engine speed by approx. 100 rpm: press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 2. > Reset the... while the engine is running. 2. If you wish, you release the selector lever. Keep the accelerator pressed all the way. Driving 1. Select sequential mode with Drivelogic drive program 6. 4. A flag symbol appears in the POWER button lights up to approx. 500 rpm: M Engine Dynamics Control With M ...
... the POWER button to accelerator movements. "Sport" program The "Sport" program provides for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Selecting a program > Increase the drive-off engine speed by approx. 100 rpm: press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 2. > Reset the... while the engine is running. 2. If you wish, you release the selector lever. Keep the accelerator pressed all the way. Driving 1. Select sequential mode with Drivelogic drive program 6. 4. A flag symbol appears in the POWER button lights up to approx. 500 rpm: M Engine Dynamics Control With M ...
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...or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. Antifreeze should therefore be obscured. Switching on the windshield, directly in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is stationary. Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Washer fluid is stationary. Setting speed for..., the intermittent-wipe time is switched on, the headlamps are operated for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving Wiper system Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 1 2 3 4 5 Switching on wipers Switching off wipers or brief wipe Activating/deactivating...
...or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. Antifreeze should therefore be obscured. Switching on the windshield, directly in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is stationary. Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Washer fluid is stationary. Setting speed for..., the intermittent-wipe time is switched on, the headlamps are operated for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving Wiper system Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 1 2 3 4 5 Switching on wipers Switching off wipers or brief wipe Activating/deactivating...
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... distribution, manual Temperature adjustment, left-hand side of passenger compartment Maximum cooling AUTO program Air flow rate, manual Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/ Recirculated-air mode 80 10 Temperature adjustment, right-hand side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat 12 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 13 Switching cooling function on/off... defroster 15 Air grill for interior temperature sensor - please keep clear and unobstructed Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
... distribution, manual Temperature adjustment, left-hand side of passenger compartment Maximum cooling AUTO program Air flow rate, manual Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/ Recirculated-air mode 80 10 Temperature adjustment, right-hand side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat 12 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 13 Switching cooling function on/off... defroster 15 Air grill for interior temperature sensor - please keep clear and unobstructed Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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...for almost all conditions, refer to reactivate the automatic climate control. 81 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls Adjusting air distribution manually At a glance Maximum cooling At outside temperatures above 32 7/0 6 and when the engine is deactivated. You should therefore open... as soon as possible regardless of the button to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into recirculated-air mode at maximum rate from the vents for the air flow rate with the AUTO program. The air distribution can reactivate the automatic...
...for almost all conditions, refer to reactivate the automatic climate control. 81 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls Adjusting air distribution manually At a glance Maximum cooling At outside temperatures above 32 7/0 6 and when the engine is deactivated. You should therefore open... as soon as possible regardless of the button to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into recirculated-air mode at maximum rate from the vents for the air flow rate with the AUTO program. The air distribution can reactivate the automatic...
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...surfaces during operation in the engine is used continuously for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The recirculated-air mode should switch it quickly. Defrosting windows and removing condensation Quickly removes ice and condensation from the windshield and front side windows.... Residual heat The heat stored in the recirculated-air mode, you can set the interior temperature, the air flow rate and the air distribution. Rear window defroster The defroster is switched ...
...surfaces during operation in the engine is used continuously for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The recirculated-air mode should switch it quickly. Defrosting windows and removing condensation Quickly removes ice and condensation from the windshield and front side windows.... Residual heat The heat stored in the recirculated-air mode, you can set the interior temperature, the air flow rate and the air distribution. Rear window defroster The defroster is switched ...
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... hot exhaust system and any other road users. Manual transmission: never drive with the clutch held down , all , and in its active mode. otherwise, engine braking action will not be present or there will then be properly applied.< The risk of hydroplaning increases with the risk of...steering effort. Do not touch hot exhaust pipes, e.g. Otherwise greater clutch wear will be no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Braking safely Driving tips Controls At a glance ing, take care to page 69. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and ...
... hot exhaust system and any other road users. Manual transmission: never drive with the clutch held down , all , and in its active mode. otherwise, engine braking action will not be present or there will then be properly applied.< The risk of hydroplaning increases with the risk of...steering effort. Do not touch hot exhaust pipes, e.g. Otherwise greater clutch wear will be no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Braking safely Driving tips Controls At a glance ing, take care to page 69. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and ...
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...inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 81 Adjusting the thigh support 36 Airbags 72 - indicator/warning lamp 74 - sitting safely 35 Air conditioning mode - automatic climate control 81 - ventilation 83 Air distribution - automatic 81 Air flow rate 81 Airing, refer to Ventilation 83 Air pressure, refer to... alarm sensor 26 156 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 114 Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 82 Antifreeze - coolant 119 - washer fluid 57 Antilock Brake System ABS 67 Anti-theft alarm system, refer ...
...inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 81 Adjusting the thigh support 36 Airbags 72 - indicator/warning lamp 74 - sitting safely 35 Air conditioning mode - automatic climate control 81 - ventilation 83 Air distribution - automatic 81 Air flow rate 81 Airing, refer to Ventilation 83 Air pressure, refer to... alarm sensor 26 156 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 114 Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 82 Antifreeze - coolant 119 - washer fluid 57 Antilock Brake System ABS 67 Anti-theft alarm system, refer ...
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..., emergency operation 22 DOT Quality Grades 112 Draft-free ventilation 83 Drinks holders, refer to Cup holders 89 Drivelogic 52 Drive mode 50 Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 68 Drive-off assistant 69 Drive position, engaging, refer to Selector... - starting 47 - starting, convenient access 27 - switching off 47 Engine compartment 117 Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 119 Engine oil - adding 118 - BMW Maintenance System 121 - checking level 117 - intervals between changes, refer to Service requirements 63 - possible displays 118 Engine output, refer to Engine data 152 ...
..., emergency operation 22 DOT Quality Grades 112 Draft-free ventilation 83 Drinks holders, refer to Cup holders 89 Drivelogic 52 Drive mode 50 Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 68 Drive-off assistant 69 Drive position, engaging, refer to Selector... - starting 47 - starting, convenient access 27 - switching off 47 Engine compartment 117 Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 119 Engine oil - adding 118 - BMW Maintenance System 121 - checking level 117 - intervals between changes, refer to Service requirements 63 - possible displays 118 Engine output, refer to Engine data 152 ...
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... control 84 Interior lamps 79 - remote control 20 Interior motion sensor 26 Interior rearview mirror 42 - automatic dimming feature 42 - compass 86 Intermittent mode of the wipers 56 Jacking points 133 Jumpering, refer to Jump starting 136 Jump starting 136 K Key, refer to Remote control 18 Keyless go,...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...
... control 84 Interior lamps 79 - remote control 20 Interior motion sensor 26 Interior rearview mirror 42 - automatic dimming feature 42 - compass 86 Intermittent mode of the wipers 56 Jacking points 133 Jumpering, refer to Jump starting 136 Jump starting 136 K Key, refer to Remote control 18 Keyless go,...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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... tires 114 M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 49 - kick-down 50 - Launch Control 53 - neutral 50 - reverse gear 50 - sequential mode 50 - Shift Lights 52 - shiftlock 50 - tow-starting 139 - unlocking transmission lock manually 51 Measurements, refer to Dimensions 153 Memory, refer ...to Seat and mirror memory 39 M Engine Dynamics Control 54 Microfilter - BMW Maintenance System 121 - for automatic climate control 83 Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter - BMW Maintenance System 121 Microphone - telephone 14 - voice input 14 Mirror dimming feature 42 Mirrors 41...
... tires 114 M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 49 - kick-down 50 - Launch Control 53 - neutral 50 - reverse gear 50 - sequential mode 50 - Shift Lights 52 - shiftlock 50 - tow-starting 139 - unlocking transmission lock manually 51 Measurements, refer to Dimensions 153 Memory, refer ...to Seat and mirror memory 39 M Engine Dynamics Control 54 Microfilter - BMW Maintenance System 121 - for automatic climate control 83 Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter - BMW Maintenance System 121 Microphone - telephone 14 - voice input 14 Mirror dimming feature 42 Mirrors 41...
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Outlets - refer to Ventilation 83 Output, refer to Engine data 152 Outside-air mode - automatic climate control 82 Outside temperature display 59 - changing units of measure 62 - in computer ...41 Rear window defroster 82 Rear window roller blind, refer to Roller 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 ...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
Outlets - refer to Ventilation 83 Output, refer to Engine data 152 Outside-air mode - automatic climate control 82 Outside temperature display 59 - changing units of measure 62 - in computer ...41 Rear window defroster 82 Rear window roller blind, refer to Roller 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 ...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