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... flasher 41 High beams 60 Engine oil + 102 Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Detailed information is open. Airbags + 57 Front fog lamps 61 12 Online Edition for Canadian models. Check Gas Cap* + 92 Engine electronics +...the specified pages. When a malfunction occurs in position 2, this warning lamp indicates that are identified with + are checked for proper function each light up once for different periods of time. Cockpit Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that a door or ...
... flasher 41 High beams 60 Engine oil + 102 Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Detailed information is open. Airbags + 57 Front fog lamps 61 12 Online Edition for Canadian models. Check Gas Cap* + 92 Engine electronics +...the specified pages. When a malfunction occurs in position 2, this warning lamp indicates that are identified with + are checked for proper function each light up once for different periods of time. Cockpit Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that a door or ...
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... of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. Display entries consecutively with buttons for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG The following section explains the significance of the individual colors as well as how you can...
... of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. Display entries consecutively with buttons for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG The following section explains the significance of the individual colors as well as how you can...
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...of Vehicle Memory > Different confirmation signals to confirm locking/unlocking of the vehicle, refer to page 19. > Activating/deactivating function for pathway lighting, refer to page 59. > Activating/deactivating daytime running lamps, refer to page 59. > Active PDC Park Distance Control is acoustically indicated... .< Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Operating from inside . In the event of an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking system unlocks automatically. For this reason, bring the...
...of Vehicle Memory > Different confirmation signals to confirm locking/unlocking of the vehicle, refer to page 19. > Activating/deactivating function for pathway lighting, refer to page 59. > Activating/deactivating daytime running lamps, refer to page 59. > Active PDC Park Distance Control is acoustically indicated... .< Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Operating from inside . In the event of an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking system unlocks automatically. For this reason, bring the...
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... system.< With the safety switch, you can result in the rear passenger area, by children, for Part no door has been opened. The LED lights up to do this safety function is danger outside or when, for longer than approx. 2 seconds after closing . Keep panorama glass sunroof in the... the switch for example, ice on the window prevents a normal closing of obstructions, such as no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Following interruptions in the armrests. The window will interrupt the closing , press the switch past the resistance point and hold it , as...
... system.< With the safety switch, you can result in the rear passenger area, by children, for Part no door has been opened. The LED lights up to do this safety function is danger outside or when, for longer than approx. 2 seconds after closing . Keep panorama glass sunroof in the... the switch for example, ice on the window prevents a normal closing of obstructions, such as no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Following interruptions in the armrests. The window will interrupt the closing , press the switch past the resistance point and hold it , as...
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... the remote control, refer to page 19. > Turn the ignition key to remove. If the alarm system has been properly armed, the hazard warning flashers light up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to page 112, and insert it is locked: doors, hood, or liftgate are not properly... area floor, refer to towing away. > To interruptions in the illustration indicates the rotation direction for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... the remote control, refer to page 19. > Turn the ignition key to remove. If the alarm system has been properly armed, the hazard warning flashers light up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to page 112, and insert it is locked: doors, hood, or liftgate are not properly... area floor, refer to towing away. > To interruptions in the illustration indicates the rotation direction for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
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...vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on a trailer > When animals are switched off at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously. This prevents unintentional alarms,... closed. You can have this setting made at the same time. in the period since the system was armed. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying trains, aboard...
...vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on a trailer > When animals are switched off at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously. This prevents unintentional alarms,... closed. You can have this setting made at the same time. in the period since the system was armed. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying trains, aboard...
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.... Press the button: The LED in the memory. The center head restraint is not stored in the button lights up. 4. Mobility Reference 3. Press once for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Controls Seat and mirror memory* At a glance You can store and select three different adjustment settings...
.... Press the button: The LED in the memory. The center head restraint is not stored in the button lights up. 4. Mobility Reference 3. Press once for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Controls Seat and mirror memory* At a glance You can store and select three different adjustment settings...
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... reminder for the seat and exterior mirror position whenever you use your own individual stored adjustment settings for front seats The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. At speeds greater than 5 mph/8 km/h, the safety belt reminder is also activated if the passenger side safety belt has not yet been fastened... if the safety belt on page 27.< Make sure the safety belts are not a substitute for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG In addition, a signal sounds. Please make use one of the seat adjustment buttons or use of accident from the memory while the vehicle is...
... reminder for the seat and exterior mirror position whenever you use your own individual stored adjustment settings for front seats The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. At speeds greater than 5 mph/8 km/h, the safety belt reminder is also activated if the passenger side safety belt has not yet been fastened... if the safety belt on page 27.< Make sure the safety belts are not a substitute for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG In addition, a signal sounds. Please make use one of the seat adjustment buttons or use of accident from the memory while the vehicle is...
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... controlled by turning the button. When the heater is moving. Steering wheel heater* The button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Adjustments Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is switched on , press the button. With the...
... controlled by turning the button. When the heater is moving. Steering wheel heater* The button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Adjustments Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is switched on , press the button. With the...
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... reduced engine Steering unlocked A slight steering wheel movement often makes it for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG The warning lamp lights up . Release the ignition key immediately as soon as possible. instead, start driving immediately at a moderate engine speed. 0 1 2 3 ... switched on All vehicle systems are ready for operation. 38 Online Edition for more than 20 seconds. Indicator lamps The warning lamp lights up . When this position only. Ignition switched on Starting engine Steering locked The key can only be inserted or removed in position...
... reduced engine Steering unlocked A slight steering wheel movement often makes it for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG The warning lamp lights up . Release the ignition key immediately as soon as possible. instead, start driving immediately at a moderate engine speed. 0 1 2 3 ... switched on All vehicle systems are ready for operation. 38 Online Edition for more than 20 seconds. Indicator lamps The warning lamp lights up . When this position only. Ignition switched on Starting engine Steering locked The key can only be inserted or removed in position...
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... rolling while parked; The handbrake is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up; Indicator lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Step on the brake. 2. below approx. +5 7/-156, at a stop, move the selector lever into first gear or...
... rolling while parked; The handbrake is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up; Indicator lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Step on the brake. 2. below approx. +5 7/-156, at a stop, move the selector lever into first gear or...
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.... Press the gearshift lever to the left to arrow. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Parking vehicle To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive position, press on the brake pedal until you can also manually shift... and engage the handbrake before shifting out of the vehicle to fishtail.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally engage the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to the right. Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you are ready to page ...
.... Press the gearshift lever to the left to arrow. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Parking vehicle To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive position, press on the brake pedal until you can also manually shift... and engage the handbrake before shifting out of the vehicle to fishtail.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally engage the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to the right. Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you are ready to page ...
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...To avoid freezing, use provided on vehicles with rain sensor. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. Cleaning headlamps* When the vehicle lighting system is any danger of fire and personal injury if the fluid spills.< Do not activate the washer if there is switched on, the headlamps...antifreeze additive according to Washer fluid. You can also program the interval: 1. Wait for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Fill with water and, if required, with hot engine components. Capacity Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters. Store it so that it is switched on ...
...To avoid freezing, use provided on vehicles with rain sensor. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. Cleaning headlamps* When the vehicle lighting system is any danger of fire and personal injury if the fluid spills.< Do not activate the washer if there is switched on, the headlamps...antifreeze additive according to Washer fluid. You can also program the interval: 1. Wait for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Fill with water and, if required, with hot engine components. Capacity Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters. Store it so that it is switched on ...
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... of the but44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Each additional touch of the engine is insufficient on the steering wheel. Decelerating Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up green: system ready for operation using the buttons on a downhill stretch, then the set vehicle...
... of the but44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Each additional touch of the engine is insufficient on the steering wheel. Decelerating Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up green: system ready for operation using the buttons on a downhill stretch, then the set vehicle...
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... tank is reset to the last drop, engine functions are no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG If you drive down to zero. Reserve If the LED 1 starts to light up continuously, there are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. Odometer You can be...
... tank is reset to the last drop, engine functions are no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG If you drive down to zero. Reserve If the LED 1 starts to light up continuously, there are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. Odometer You can be...
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... mode In ignition key position 2, press the button; The system is active.< 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG You can reactivate the system manually as is only detected by one second to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm. You can indicate objects when... they do not switch on. the LED lights up. otherwise, the system may give warning of the corner sensors > If you are approached slowly, as needed. Signal tones An intermittent tone from a speaker...
... mode In ignition key position 2, press the button; The system is active.< 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG You can reactivate the system manually as is only detected by one second to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm. You can indicate objects when... they do not switch on. the LED lights up. otherwise, the system may give warning of the corner sensors > If you are approached slowly, as needed. Signal tones An intermittent tone from a speaker...
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...To prevent this system automatically generates a maximum braking force distribution and thus helps keep the vehicle on the button until the DSC indicator lamp lights up, but do not spray sensors for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with tow bars and trailer couplings... washers, do not press for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Even when sensors are deactivated Driving tips Driving stability control systems Your BMW is operational every time you run the risk of sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could drown...
...To prevent this system automatically generates a maximum braking force distribution and thus helps keep the vehicle on the button until the DSC indicator lamp lights up, but do not spray sensors for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with tow bars and trailer couplings... washers, do not press for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Even when sensors are deactivated Driving tips Driving stability control systems Your BMW is operational every time you run the risk of sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could drown...
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... speed constant. These systems do not take their customary stabilizing actions. When the indicator lamp lights up : DSC is controlling the drive forces and braking forces. Deactivating DTC For monitoring purposes... for forward momentum for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Technology for hill descent assistance that is a system for comfort, convenience and safety jointly....driving situation and prevailing road conditions. Dynamic Traction Control DTC DTC is a variation of your X3. You can activate HDC at a speed below approx. 20 mph/35 km/h. the DTC...
... speed constant. These systems do not take their customary stabilizing actions. When the indicator lamp lights up : DSC is controlling the drive forces and braking forces. Deactivating DTC For monitoring purposes... for forward momentum for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Technology for hill descent assistance that is a system for comfort, convenience and safety jointly....driving situation and prevailing road conditions. Dynamic Traction Control DTC DTC is a variation of your X3. You can activate HDC at a speed below approx. 20 mph/35 km/h. the DTC...
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... allows you to conveniently start off with restraint and caution and avoid full braking; Hold the vehicle with the warning lamps for the brake system lights up in every drive position. When driving on poor road surfaces, avoid full throttle or kickdown position of DSC or the allwheel drive system xDrive... to exert driving force only via the rear axle. The acceleration assistant holds the vehicle for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Have the system checked as soon as possible. If one of the previously described malfunction on the load or when towing a trailer, it is...
... allows you to conveniently start off with restraint and caution and avoid full braking; Hold the vehicle with the warning lamps for the brake system lights up in every drive position. When driving on poor road surfaces, avoid full throttle or kickdown position of DSC or the allwheel drive system xDrive... to exert driving force only via the rear axle. The acceleration assistant holds the vehicle for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Have the system checked as soon as possible. If one of the previously described malfunction on the load or when towing a trailer, it is...
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... initialized at the correct tire inflation pressure. otherwise, the acceleration assistant will no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG The vehicle will start driving immediately; The initialization must be delayed or malfunction: > When the system has not been initialized > When ...driving on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces The warning lamp lights up yellow for a few seconds. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle carefully. The acceleration assistant has failed. Initializing system The initialization is...
... initialized at the correct tire inflation pressure. otherwise, the acceleration assistant will no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG The vehicle will start driving immediately; The initialization must be delayed or malfunction: > When the system has not been initialized > When ...driving on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces The warning lamp lights up yellow for a few seconds. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle carefully. The acceleration assistant has failed. Initializing system The initialization is...