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Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
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... control and security when you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of your vehicle will provide you with the information that we have compiled for choosing a BMW. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a... Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG We wish you in your new vehicle. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of technical...
... control and security when you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of your vehicle will provide you with the information that we have compiled for choosing a BMW. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a... Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG We wish you in your new vehicle. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of technical...
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Online Edition for recycling. © 2009 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/09, 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
Online Edition for recycling. © 2009 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/09, 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
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Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to do if... Communications 178 Telephone 190 Contacts 192 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 21 22 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Letters and numbers Voice activation system Mobility 200 202 211 ... 53 57 74 84 Opening and closing Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Controls Overview Technology for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Entertainment 152 155 158 160 167 172 On/off and tone Radio Satellite radio CD/DVD player and CD...
Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to do if... Communications 178 Telephone 190 Contacts 192 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 21 22 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Letters and numbers Voice activation system Mobility 200 202 211 ... 53 57 74 84 Opening and closing Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Controls Overview Technology for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Entertainment 152 155 158 160 167 172 On/off and tone Radio Satellite radio CD/DVD player and CD...
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... Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. "..." Symbols used to select individual functions. Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that can find information on BMW, e.g., on technology, on the Internet at the back of the manual. The fastest way to find specific topics is an important component of ...the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG You can be taken to help protect the environment.< < Marks the end of a specific item of information. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates...
... Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. "..." Symbols used to select individual functions. Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that can find information on BMW, e.g., on technology, on the Internet at the back of the manual. The fastest way to find specific topics is an important component of ...the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG You can be taken to help protect the environment.< < Marks the end of a specific item of information. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates...
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... and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a ...and equipment that you have not specified for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to assist you ...
... and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a ...and equipment that you have not specified for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to assist you ...
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...and systems may cause extensive damage to cause cancer and birth defects or other products approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that have been thoroughly tested by washing thoroughly with soap ...products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of the BMW Limited Warranty. BMW warrants these items, are available from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW, together with the vehicle's electrical system, or affect the validity of California ...
...and systems may cause extensive damage to cause cancer and birth defects or other products approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that have been thoroughly tested by washing thoroughly with soap ...products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of the BMW Limited Warranty. BMW warrants these items, are available from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW, together with the vehicle's electrical system, or affect the validity of California ...
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...http://www.safercar.gov; In such case, please contact Customer Relations for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance If you wish to vehicles owned and operated in the US. To contact... in your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should also be required to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle to meet the particular operating conditions and ...
...http://www.safercar.gov; In such case, please contact Customer Relations for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance If you wish to vehicles owned and operated in the US. To contact... in your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should also be required to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle to meet the particular operating conditions and ...
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The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment.
The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment.
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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear window safety switch 39 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 111 Opening and closing windows 38 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor* 51 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 51 6 Turn signals 63 High beams, headlamp flasher 102 High-beam Assistant 102 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear window safety switch 39 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 111 Opening and closing windows 38 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor* 51 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 51 6 Turn signals 63 High beams, headlamp flasher 102 High-beam Assistant 102 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
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... wiper 64 10 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 57 16 Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 31, 33 17 Head-up Display* 95 BMW Night Vision* 96 Navigation Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment 18 Parking lamps 100 Daytime running lamps* 101 Low beams 100 Welcome lamps 100 Automatic headlamp... Assistant* 102 19 Instrument lighting 104 Fog lamps* 104 11 Ignition lock 57 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Driving tips Activating/deactivating voice activation system* 22 15 Releasing hood 211 Controls At a glance
... wiper 64 10 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 57 16 Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 31, 33 17 Head-up Display* 95 BMW Night Vision* 96 Navigation Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment 18 Parking lamps 100 Daytime running lamps* 101 Low beams 100 Welcome lamps 100 Automatic headlamp... Assistant* 102 19 Instrument lighting 104 Fog lamps* 104 11 Ignition lock 57 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Driving tips Activating/deactivating voice activation system* 22 15 Releasing hood 211 Controls At a glance
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... active cruise control* 70 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odometer 74 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
... active cruise control* 70 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odometer 74 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
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... Exhaust-gas values 216 Exhaust-gas values for Canadian models 216 Some lamps are tested for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can light up during starting of a malfunction, can be...
... Exhaust-gas values 216 Exhaust-gas values for Canadian models 216 Some lamps are tested for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can light up during starting of a malfunction, can be...
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Cockpit Around the center console: controls and displays 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
Cockpit Around the center console: controls and displays 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG
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.../ off and adjusting volume 152 14 Changing > track 160 > radio station 155 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Adjusting active backrest width* 45 At a glance
.../ off and adjusting volume 152 14 Changing > track 160 > radio station 155 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Adjusting active backrest width* 45 At a glance
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... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in four directions, arrows 4 > Turn, arrow 5 > Press, arrow 6 To...
... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in four directions, arrows 4 > Turn, arrow 5 > Press, arrow 6 To...
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... displays the start menu. The message is executed. The panels can overlap. 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Changing between panels Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Operating principle All iDrive functions can be selected. 1. Press the controller. A new menu is...
... displays the start menu. The message is executed. The panels can overlap. 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Changing between panels Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Operating principle All iDrive functions can be selected. 1. Press the controller. A new menu is...
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Select a field. 2. Press the controller to page 19. > Control options for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Press the MENU button. Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted, and then press the controller. Opens the Options menu Press the OPTION button. ...
Select a field. 2. Press the controller to page 19. > Control options for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Press the MENU button. Turn the controller until "Settings" is highlighted, and then press the controller. Opens the Options menu Press the OPTION button. ...
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... another menu. > Incoming, outgoing or missed call > SMS* received > Phone book* loading > Roaming* active 3 Display for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Driving tips 5. At a glance In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change...
... another menu. > Incoming, outgoing or missed call > SMS* received > Phone book* loading > Roaming* active 3 Display for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Driving tips 5. At a glance In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change...
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... the desired button longer than 2 seconds. Example for programmable memory keys Switch the voice instructions for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Select the symbol using the controller...Press the desired button longer than 2 seconds.
... the desired button longer than 2 seconds. Example for programmable memory keys Switch the voice instructions for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Select the symbol using the controller...Press the desired button longer than 2 seconds.