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Owner's Manual
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea­tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main­taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa­tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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© 2005 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 159 813 US English VIII/05 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic­ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 152.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
18 Opening and closing 31 Adjustments 39 Transporting children safely 42 Driving 59 Everything under control 67 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
76 Lamps 80 Climate 86 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
98 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
106 Refueling 108 Wheels and tires 118 Under the hood 123 Maintenance 125 Replacing components 131 Giving and receiving assistance 136 Indicator and warning lamps
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148 Technical data 152 Everything from A to Z
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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehi­cle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your BMW Center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol-
lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos­sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Indicates information that will assist you
in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
* Indicates special equipment, country-spe-
cific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rel-
evant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
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The individual vehicle

When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari­ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip­ment available with a specific BMW model.
Please bear in mind that the manual may con­tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip­ment are marked by asterisks identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi­cle's equipment.
If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom­panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
* to assist you in

Editorial notice

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and powerful electron­ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per­formed only by your BMW Center or at a work­shop that works according to BMW repair pro­cedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out prop­erly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso­ries not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi­cle, its operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW Centers.
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 any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radio or sim­ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage
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to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere
with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW Center for additional information.<
Notes
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and sys­tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer­tified automotive part.<
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accesso­ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warran­ties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-
1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis­trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
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For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele­phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
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At a glance
At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's
operating environment. The section will also
assist you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.
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Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Cockpit
1
2
3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
Safety switch for electric rear windows 28
Opening and closing windows 27
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10
4
5
Parking lamps 76
Low beams 76
Automatic headlamp control Adaptive Head Light
Fog lamps
* 78
* 77
* 76
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Turn signals 48
High beams, headlamp flasher 78
12 Horn: the entire surface
13 Steering wheel adjustment 38
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Cruise control
* 51
Roadside parking lamps
Computer 60
Settings and information about the vehicle 61
Instrument lighting 78
7 Instrument cluster 12
8
9
10 Ignition lock 42
11 Buttons
Windshield wipers 49
Rain sensor
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 42
* 50
* on the steering wheel
Telephone
> Press: accepting and ending a
> Press longer: redialing
*:
call, starting dialing selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected
* 78
* for a
Active cruise control
15 Releasing the hood 118
16 Opening the luggage compartment lid
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Volume
Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers
Next entertainment source
Recirculated-air mode 81
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Instrument cluster

Cockpit
1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for active cruise control
5 Tachometer 59
6 Energy Control 60
7 Display for
> Clock 59
> Outside temperature 59
> Indicator and warning lamps 65
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8 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission
> Sequential manual gearbox SMG
> Computer 60
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 63
> Odometer and trip odometer 59
> Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 72
> Checking engine oil level
> Settings and information 61
9 Fuel gauge 60
10 Resetting trip odometer 59
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Indicator and warning lamps

The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in both the indica­tor area 1 and the display 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 136.
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Around the center console: controls and displays

Cockpit
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1 Microphone for voice command system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2 Initiating an emergency call*
3 Reading lamps 79
4 Glass sunroof, electric
5 Interior lamps 79
6 Passenger airbag status lamp
7 Hazard warning flashers
8 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 68
9 Central locking system 22
10 Air conditioner or automatic climate con-
*
trol
Air distribution for air conditioner 81
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body area
* 83
* 28
* 75
* 83
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Heated seats
PDC Park Distance Control
Roller sun blind
Hill Descent Control HDC
* 34
* 89
* 67
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Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow
* 84
rate
Cooling function 85
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control
* 84
Recirculated-air mode 81, 84
Maximum cooling
Residual heat mode
Air flow rate 81, 84
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster 81, 85
* 83
* 84
* 85
* 83
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Controls
Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information for complete control of your vehicle.
All features and accessories that are useful for
driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience are described here.
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Opening and closing

Keys/remote controls

1 Remote control with integrated key
Opening and closing
2 Spare key
3 Adapter for spare key, in the glove compart-
ment
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use the remote control at least twice a year in order to keep the batteries charged. In cars equipped with convenient access remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 27.
The settings called up and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per­sonal Profile, page 19.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 123.
*, the
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Glove compartment, refer to page 89
> Driver's door, refer to page 22
> Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 23
New remote controls
Your BMW Center can supply new remote con­trols with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Spare key
Spare key for storage in a safe place, such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
The spare key and the integrated key fit the same locks.
Adapter for spare key
The adapter is necessary for starting the car with the spare key or switching on radio readi­ness.
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Take the adapter out of the bracket on the
inside of the glove compartment and slide the spare key into the adapter before using it.
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-
tance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 62
> Automatic climate control
gram, activating/deactivating cooling func­tion and automatic recirculated-air control, setting temperature, air flow rate and distri­bution, refer to page 83 ff
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
*: AUTO pro-

Personal Profile

The concept
You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Without any action on your part, Personal Pro­file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set­tings stored for it are called up and imple­mented.
This means that your personal settings are active when you return to your BMW, even if the car was used in the meantime by someone else with a remote control of their own and the set­tings were changed accordingly.
You can configure a maximum of three remote controls for three different people. The prereq­uisite for this is that each person has his or her own remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Automatic call-up
exterior-mirror positions after unlocking, refer to page 35
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to page 62
> Date format, refer to page 62
* of the driver's-seat and

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera­tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Luggage compartment lid
> Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
> In cars with convenient access
handles on the driver's and front passen­ger's doors
The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The interior lamp and the courtesy lamps are also switched on or off with the remote con­trol. The alarm system armed. For further details of the alarm system, page 24.
* is also armed or dis-
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 22.
*, via the
refer to
*
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In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You should therefore take the remote control with you so that the car can be opened from the out­side.<
Opening and closing
Unlocking
Press the button. The interior lamp and the doors' courtesy
* come on. Exterior mirrors that were
lamps folded in are automatically folded back out
You can also set the way in which the car is unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
*.
>
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Convenience opening
Hold the button down. The electric windows and the glass sunroof* are opened.
2. Press button 2.
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Locking
Press the button.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
You can also trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation:
Press the button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Unlocking the luggage compartment
lid
Press the button for a longer period.
The luggage compartment lid opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance in all directions before opening the luggage compartment lid. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the lug­gage compartment lid has not been inadvert­ently unlocked.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can program the vehicle to confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display.
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.
>
The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
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Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
> This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
Opening and closing
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
integrated key or the spare key to the corre­sponding limit positions in the door lock.

Opening and closing: from inside

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti­vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
You can also set the situations in which the car locks:
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 20.
Convenient operation
You can also operate the windows and glass sunroof via the door lock
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the
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2. Press button 2.
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3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
>
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains unlocked.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You should therefore take the remote control with you so that the car can be opened from the out­side.<

Luggage compartment lid

In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance in all directions before opening the luggage compartment lid.<
Opening from inside
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Unlocking and opening doors
> Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of each door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Locking
> Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously, or
Press the button, see arrow, or the button on the remote control for a longer period. The lug­gage compartment lid will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
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The integrated key of the remote control and
the spare key, refer to page 18, fit the luggage compartment lid lock.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Opening manually
Turn the integrated key of the remote control or
Opening and closing
the spare key all the way to the left: the luggage compartment lid opens.
If you unlock and open the luggage com­partment lid with the key while the alarm
system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switching off an alarm, refer to page 25.<
Locking or unlocking separately
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
1 Locking the luggage compartment lid
2 Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte­grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the luggage compart­ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan­tage when valet parking, for example.
Pull the lever in the luggage compartment. The luggage compartment lid is unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to the information fur­ther below
> When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up
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and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away
> When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the hazard warning flashers
> Flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the luggage compartment lid by means of the button on the remote control, refer to page 21. When you subsequently close the lug­gage compartment lid, it is again locked and monitored.
lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sen­sor is not activated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.
> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func­tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 20, or
> insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to mon­itor the remaining areas, and the indicator
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre­vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In duplex garages
> When transporting on car-carrying trains
> When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control twice in a row.
The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again.

Convenient access*

Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-
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trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the
remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passen­ger compartment.
Convenient access supports the following functions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
separately
> Engine starting
> Convenient closure
Functional requirement
Opening and closing
> The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid
can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control cur­rently in use is inside the vehicle.
Special features in comparison to conventional remote controls
In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. You should therefore first familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18.
Special features regarding the use of conve­nient access are described below.
Unlocking
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas­senger's door completely, arrow 1. This corre­sponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control is detected inside the car after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer­ing wheel lock is released, refer to page 42.
Locking
Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 s econd. This corresponds to pressing the button.
For convenient closure, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's luggage compartment after the luggage compartment lid is closed, the luggage compartment lid will reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal sounds.<
*
Unlocking just the luggage compartment lid
Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the button.
Switching on radio readiness
Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 42.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch,
otherwise the engine will start immedi­ately.<
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Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni­tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition switch, refer to page 42.
Switching off the engine in vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 44. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition switch.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition switch.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con­trol or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on: replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for convenient access con­tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 18.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
4. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collec­tion point or to your BMW Center.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
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Opening, closing
> Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
Opening and closing
point. The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move­ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
There are separate switches in the rear seat armrests.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni­tion is switched off, you can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
For information on convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 20 or 22. For information on closing with conve­nient access, refer to Locking on page 20.
Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children
could operate the electric windows and possi­bly injure themselves.<
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as an electric window closes, the closing action is interrupted immediately and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
check and clear the window's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti­trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a few fractions of an inch/a few millimeters. If the switch is pulled past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds, the anti-trap­ping mechanism will be deactivated.<
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil­dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.
Always press the safety switch when chil­dren ride in the rear, otherwise
unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
Accessories in a window area
If you install accessories within the power win­dow movement range, e.g. a clip-on antenna for your mobile phone, the system must be initial­ized to teach it the new conditions. BMW rec­ommends having this work done by your BMW Center.

Glass sunroof*, electric

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni­tion is switched on, refer to page 42.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
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your field of vision until it is shut.
Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
Raising
Press the switch.
> The closed glass sunroof is raised and the
sliding visor is opened slightly.
> When the glass sunroof is open, it automat-
ically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, otherwise
this could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
> Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.
> Press the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
You can close the glass sunroof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand.
For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 20 or 22.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the glass sunroof encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass sunroof is opened again slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
check and clear the sunroof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc­tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it there deactivates the anti­trapping mechanism.<
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the sunroof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW Center.
Closing manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually:
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125.
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2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
Opening and closing
5. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the
onboard tool kit, refer to page 125, into the opening provided. Move the glass sunroof in the desired direction.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con­tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con­junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys­tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 39.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air­bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, e.g. not resting feet or legs on the instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side or head airbags, other­wise serious injuries could result if the side air­bags suddenly deployed.<
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum­stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi­tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem­porary.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 74.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 33.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Expectant mothers should also wear the safety belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic area is well down on the hips and does not press against the abdominal region of the body. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. The safety belt should not be twisted and must be positioned firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to the body as possible. It should not pass over hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event of a head-on collision and injure the lower abdo­men. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, other­wise its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 36.

Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the
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ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan­ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor­mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 33, and on damaged safety
Adjustments
belts on page 36.
Seat adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Longitudinal direction
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop­erly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature: push
switch forward or back.
> Shift curvature up or down: push switch up
or down.
Electric seat adjustment*
Comply with the adjusting instructions mentioned above to ensure the best pos-
sible personal protection.<
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1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
Sports seat*
On this seat, you can manually adjust the thigh support, the tilt angle and the width of the back­rest.
Angle
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest width
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat­eral-support pads.
Push switch forward or back. Backrest width decreases or increases accord­ingly.
Thigh support
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for­ward or back.

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth­erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
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Front seats
Height adjustment
Adjustments
> To raise: pull up.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing
1. Pull up all the way.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Rear seats
Height adjustment
seat backrest slightly forward before pulling out a head restraint.
Folding the center head restraint down and up
Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1.
Folding up: Pull the head restraint.
Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold the outer rear head restraints down and up as well.
Note that it is an offense to drive with the
rear seats occupied and the rear head restraints folded down. Fold up the head restraints before allowing passengers to occupy the rear seats.<
> To raise: pull up.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
The center head restraint is not height-adjust­able.
Removing
1. Pull up all the way.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out. With through-loading system: Fold the rear-
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Heated seats*

Press once for each temperature level. Three lamps indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off: Press button longer.
If you continue driving within the next 15 min­utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
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Seat and mirror memory*

You can store and call up two different combi­nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror positions.
Settings for the seat back width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 42.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3. Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory key 1 or 2.
The LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi­tions are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Activating/deactivating automatic call­up
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
Automatic call-up
You can select at what occasion the stored positions of the driver's seat and exterior mir­rors are to be called up.
> Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked
> Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
When this Personal Profile function is
used, first ensure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.<
The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you press a seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
>
Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
>
Switch off automatic function.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
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Manual call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv­ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode
1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 42.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
Adjustments
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons.
Safety feature
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page 42.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the button was pressed accidentally: press the button again; the LED goes out.

Safety belts

Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.
Closing
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop­erly, refer to page 31.
Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder for front seats
The indicator lamp comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fas­tened correctly.
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas­tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt is not fastened, if heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas­senger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or
stressed in an accident: have the belt sys­tem, including any belt tensioners, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Other-
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wise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices
will function properly.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more convex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; other­wise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
1 Adjustments
2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor
3 Folding mirrors in and out*
The positions of the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently used Personal Profile, page 19.
*
*, refer to
Passenger-side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor*
Activating
1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's-side mirror, arrow 1.
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R. The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle, such as a curb, when parking, etc.
Deactivating
Push the switch to the position for the passen­ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold
them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.<
Automatic heating*
At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head­lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.
Automatically dimming mirrors, refer to page 99.
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Steering wheel

Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident
may result from any unexpected movement.<
Adjustments
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi­tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Electric steering wheel lock
The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati­cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 42.
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Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
The rear center seat is not suitable for installing universal child-restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question.
Children always in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seats.
Children under the age of 13 or smaller
than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only in the rear in suitable child-restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth­erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must be buck­led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child-restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.
All rear seats in your vehicle meet the recom­mendations of the SAE J1819 standard for safely mounting child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child-
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti­vated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will be at an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child-restraint sys­tem. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you.<
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 74.

Installing child-restraint systems

Observe the child-restraint system man-
ufacturer's instructions for selecting, installing and using child-restraint systems. Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin­ished.<
Standard child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child-restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care.
On the front passenger's seat
Before installing a child-restraint system
on the front passenger's seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat height
Before installing a universal child-restraint sys­tem, move the front passenger's seat up as far as it will go to ensure that the safety belt will be ideally positioned. Do not change the seat height afterward.
Backrest width
The backrest width of the front passenger
seat must be adjusted to its widest set­ting, otherwise the stability of the child seat on the front passenger seat is limited.<
1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-
ting, refer to page 33.
2. Install the child seat.
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Child seat security
Placement of the tether strap
All rear safety belts and the front passenger's safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child-restraint systems.
To lock the safety belt
1. Secure the child-restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.
3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child-restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Transporting children safely
To unlock the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle
2. Remove the child-restraint system.
3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
Fold the anchors upward before using them.
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap through the mount-
ing for the head restraint.
3. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil­dren.
When installing a LATCH child seat, com­ply with the system manufacturer's oper-
ating and safety instructions.<
Rear seats with through-loading system
Child-restraint system with tether strap
There are three additional anchors for child­restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
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The anchor points for the LATCH child­restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Flip up the corre­sponding caps.
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Rear seats without through-loading
system
The anchor points for the LATCH child­restraint fixing system can be found at the loca­tions marked by the arrows. They are not visible from the outside.

On journeys

Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors:
The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows
Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 28, if children are traveling on the rear seat.
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Driving

Ignition lock

Driving
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.
> Radio readiness switches on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
> The electric steering wheel lock disen-
gages audibly.
Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock before you move the vehicle, other­wise the electric steering wheel lock will not dis­engage and you will not be able to steer the car.<
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock
Press the remote control in briefly; it is ejected part of the way.
At the same time:
> The ignition switches off if it was on before-
hand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

Start/stop button

Each time the start/stop button is pressed, radio readiness or the ignition is switched on or off.
Briefly pressing the start/stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed
starts the engine.<
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the outside temperature are dis­played in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> Immediately when the remote control is
removed from the ignition lock
> In cars with convenient access
ing the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 26
Ignition on
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the indicator area 1 of the instrument cluster, refer to page 13, light up and remain on for different lengths of time.
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru­ment cluster go out.
*, by touch-
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Starting the engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre­sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in idle or move the selector lever to position P and apply the hand­brake to prevent the car from moving.<
When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder­ate engine speed.
Do not depress either the brake or the
clutch until you are ready to start the engine. The engine is started immediately when you briefly touch the start/stop button and depress the brake if the car has automatic transmission, or the clutch if the car has manual transmission.<
Manual transmission
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
1. Depress the brake.
2. Engage selector lever position N and make
sure that this position is displayed in the instrument cluster.
3. Start the engine.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, depress the brake and push the selector lever to the
right, then engage position N. Observe the dis­play in the instrument cluster while doing so.<
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine:
> If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 57/–156, at high altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat­alytic converter.<

Switching off the engine

Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle. When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
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handbrake, otherwise the vehicle could roll
away.<

Manual transmission

1. Apply the handbrake.
Driving
2. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
3. Shift into first gear or reverse.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.
3. Apply the handbrake.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Engage a drive position.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
If the engine is switched off while N is engaged, this will be signaled visually and acoustically.

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the handbrake has
to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, continu­ously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, too violent an application of the handbrake can overbrake the rear axle and cause the rear of the car to swerve.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the hand­brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the hand­brake is applied.<
Manual transmission
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The handbrake is still applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
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When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvert­ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
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Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.

Sequential manual gearbox SMG*

The concept
The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated transmission in which operation of the clutch and gearshifts are performed by an electro-hydraulic system.
SMG is operated via the selector lever in the center console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
> Choice of manual or automatic operation:
sequential mode or Drive mode
> Choice of two driving programs: Normal or
Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control, page 46
> Automatic downshifting and prevention of
misshifting in sequential mode as well
> Acceleration assistant, refer to page 47
Selector lever positions
> D: Drive mode or sequential mode
N is automatically selected when the
driver's door is opened while the engine is running, as long as the pedals, shift paddles and selector lever are not operated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and a flashing N in the instrument cluster.<
Gear indicator
R N 1 to 6
The gear currently engaged is displayed, pre­ceded by a D in Drive mode.
This indicator is the only way you can
confirm whether or not the desired selec­tor lever position is engaged.<
Shiftlock
Before moving the lever away from N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; oth­erwise the desired gearshift will not be carried out.
The current selector lever position can be seen on the center console.
> R: Reverse gear
> N: Neutral, idle
> One-touch functions for sequential mode:
+: manual upshifting –: manual downshifting
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Gear-change mode
The gears can be changed in two different ways.
> Sequential mode
Gears are shifted by means of the shift pad­dles or the selector lever.
> D Drive mode
All forward gears are shifted automatically.
You can switch from one mode to the other by pressing the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D.
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Sequential mode
After every engine start, sequential mode is activated when you press the selector lever towards the right while the brake is depressed.
You can shift up or down using the shift paddles
Driving
or the selector lever. You do not need to lift your foot from the accelerator pedal while doing so.
It is also possible to start off in second gear, e.g. on slippery surfaces.
SMG assists you in the following situations:
> Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a plausible combina­tion of engine and vehicle speed; for exam­ple, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev cannot be executed by the system.
> The system shifts down into first gear auto-
matically when the vehicle comes to a stop.
> The system shifts down automatically just
before the engine speed falls below the minimum speed required for a certain gear; the driver does not need to intervene.
Shifting gears via selector lever
> Pull the selector lever backwards to shift up.
> Push it forward to shift down.
To switch from sequential mode to Drive mode: press the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D.
Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. when passing another vehicle, depress the accelera­tor pedal all the way. You will achieve maximum acceleration.
To switch back to sequential mode: press the selector lever again towards the right in the direction of D or shift gears via the shift paddles or the selector lever.
On uphill slopes, drive off without delay.
Do not hold the vehicle in place by depressing the accelerator pedal; engage the handbrake instead. Otherwise, the transmis­sion could overheat.<
Dynamic Driving Control
Dynamic Driving Control enables you to drive your BMW in an even more performance-ori­ented manner at the touch of a button:
> Gears are shifted more quickly.
> In Drive mode, the engine speed range is
utilized optimally.
Activating the system
Shifting gears via the shift paddles on the steering wheel
> Pull one of the shift paddles to shift up.
> Press it to shift down.
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically.
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Press the SPORT button while the ignition is switched on. The LED in the button lights up.
Deactivating the system
> Press the SPORT button again or
> engage reverse gear or
> switch off the engine.
The LED in the button goes out.
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Acceleration assistant
The acceleration assistant provides for optimal, racing-style acceleration when starting off on a non-slippery surface.
Do not use the acceleration assistant too frequently, otherwise components could
wear prematurely.<
1. Activate Dynamic Driving Control.
2. Deactivate DSC, refer to page 68.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal all
the way: kick-down. The optimal engine speed for pulling away is achieved.
To maintain driving stability, reactivate DSC afterward.<

Automatic transmission with Steptronic*

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 48.
Vehicle parking
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the
handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Displays in the instrument cluster
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
> With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,
depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
Disengaging the remote control
In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock, you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag­ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, refer to arrow.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
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R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral, idle
You can select this in a car wash, for example.
Driving
The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for­ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con­sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi­tion D.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
Manual operation and Sport program M/S
gear selected appears briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Overriding selector lever lock
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 125, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is rec­ommended for a performance-oriented driving style. When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument clus­ter shows M1 through M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The
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Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
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Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator has failed. After switching off the ignition, make sure that the roadside parking lamps are not switched on.<
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn signals flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
Brief indication of a turn.
>
Triple turn signal.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.

Wiper system

2. Press button 2.
1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
*
Switching on wipers
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
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Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter­mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Driving
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull lever 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in the tightly closed original container, well out of the reach of chil­dren. Comply with the instructions on the con­tainer.<
Press button 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Slide switch 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press button 3 again. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter­ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do
so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
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Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
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Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.

Cruise control*

One lever for all functions
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering column. In order to maintain the specified speed, the system brakes the vehicle when the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions are unfavorable for driving at a constant speed. Otherwise you could lose con­trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result. Unfavorable driving conditions include, for example, winding roads, heavy traffic or a poor road surface, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose material.<
Manual transmission/SMG
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti­vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated.
In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D.
1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3 Deactivating cruise control
4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Maintaining current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main­tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster.
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys­tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Increasing desired speed
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
> Each time the lever is pressed to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:
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Press the lever beyond the resistance point,
arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores and maintains the speed.
Driving
Decreasing desired speed
Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed.
> Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/ h unt il the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
If the speed is to be reduced significantly, depress the brake; otherwise, decelera-
tion may be insufficient and dangerous situa­tions could result.<
Deactivating cruise control
Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti­vated:
> When you brake the vehicle
> When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC
> When DSC or ABS is intervening
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when cruise control has been automatically
deactivated by engaging the handbrake or as a result of DSC intervening.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Briefly press the button, arrow 4. the stored speed is resumed and maintained.
In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed:
> When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi­tion
> With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored speed
2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears
in the instrument cluster display, it is pos­sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 66.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. You can find more information starting on
page 136.
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Active cruise control*

The concept
With active cruise control, you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set­ting as slower traffic is encountered.
Active cruise control is a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on high­ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe­cially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly.
Within the limits of its capability, the system automatically adapts the car's speed to that of a slower vehicle in front of you. You can specify the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front in four stages. For safety reasons, the distance is speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automat­ically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to sig­nal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle or the driver to downshift, depending on the kind of trans­mission your vehicle is equipped with, to main­tain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Your selected speed will be held when driving downhill, too.
Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con­ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 57.
Braking sensation
The system's automatic brake operation results in a braking sensation that is slightly different from what you feel when you brake the vehicle yourself in a similar situation. Possible noises during automatic deceleration are normal.
Manual transmission/SMG
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti­vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated.
In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D.
Range of applications
The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, and the maximum desired speed is 110 mph or 180 km/h.
As with conventional cruise control sys-
tems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver’s own personal responsibility, alertness and aware­ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off­ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering inter­changes, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving conditions could result which violate the law or pose a risk of accident.<
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One lever for all functions
Driving
1 Store and increase desired speed
2 Store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system, refer to page 55
4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-
tance, refer to page 56
5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 55
e.g. when quickly approaching a truck or when another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot be compensated for by the system.<
Increasing in increments
Repeatedly tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
> Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
Maintaining current speed
Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or briefly pull it, arrow 2, at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
The car's current speed is stored and main­tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster.
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys­tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Adjusting desired speed
Adjust your desired speed to the traffic
conditions and remain ready to brake at all times, otherwise there is a risk of accident. Great differences in speed to the vehicle ahead,
Increasing continuously
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The speed then displayed is stored and reached as soon as the road ahead of you is clear.
Decreasing in increments
Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is reached.
> Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/ h unt il the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
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Selecting distance
Deactivating cruise control
> Press downward:
Increase distance
> Press upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru­ment cluster.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3 This distance is always set when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine.
Distance 4
Use good judgement to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con­ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec­ommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, you may be in violation of the law or an accident could result.<
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti­vated:
> When you brake the vehicle
> When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation
> When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N
> When you activate the Dynamic Traction
Control DTC
> When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC
> When DSC or ABS is intervening
> When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoul­der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 56
> When you apply the handbrake
When the system is deactivated, you must brake the vehicle yourself and/or
maneuver as necessary, otherwise there is a risk of accident.<
Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when active cruise control has been auto-
matically deactivated due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h, an application of the handbrake or a DSC intervention.
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Resuming stored desired speed and
distance
Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained.
Driving
In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed:
> When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi­tion
> With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 66.<
Warning lamps
The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the
vehicle yourself. Active cruise con­trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed and driving style to prevailing driving conditions.
The indicator 2 flashes in yellow.
The prerequisites for operating
active cruise control are not met,
e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC
interventions. Active cruise control is deactivated. You can reactivate the system, if desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not pos­sible to resume a stored speed.
Radar sensor
1 Stored desired speed
2 Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis­tance; driver must brake the vehicle
Flashes in yellow: driving stability control systems are intervening; cruise control is deactivated
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys­tem is activated.
4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis-
played
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos-
sible that the system prerequisites for operation
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The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt, snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor located in the front bumper, see arrow. Be sure to use particular care when removing any layers of snow or ice from the sensor.
When the radar sensor is not properly posi­tioned, active cruise control cannot be activated at all.
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Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. You can find
System limitations
more information starting on page 136.
Always remember that the range and abil-
ity of the system does have physical limi­tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi­cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, as for example, at a traffic light or a parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motor­cycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the sys­tem will neither automatically brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alert­ness.<
Active cruise control is not and must not
be used as a collision avoidance/warning system.<
If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi­cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating.
Be certain to deactivate the system when
you pull into an exit lane for a highway off­ramp.<
Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys­tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.<
Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
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Swerving vehicles
Driving
When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not rec­ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle.
When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves
into your lane, the system may not be able to maintain the selected distance automatically. This also applies to great differences in speed between you and vehicles ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truck. There is a risk of collision. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehi­cle yourself. Take action yourself, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.<
Behavior in curves
In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceler­ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Your responsibility
Your actions have priority at all times. When you press the accelerator pedal while driving with active cruise control, the automatic braking function will be temporarily interrupted. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the desired speed or the selected distance to the vehicle ahead is achieved again.
Do not leave your foot on the accelerator
pedal and make sure that no objects such as floor mats are lying on the accelerator pedal. Otherwise the system may not be able to brake the vehicle.<
Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val­leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec­ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.
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Everything under control

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

1 Resetting trip odometer
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Units of measure
To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 62.
Outside temperature display, clock
Setting the time, refer to page 64.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures above +377/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example, otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem­perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been removed from the igni­tion lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

Tachometer

Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 121.
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Energy Control

Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini­mum exhaust emissions.

Fuel gauge

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Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 US gallons/ 60 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 106.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters, the indi­cator lamp and cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel are displayed briefly. The indica­tor lamp remains permanently on if the remain­ing range is less than approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster
To call up the information, press the button in the turn indicator stalk.
The following items of information are dis­played in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
Be su re to re fu el as soo n a s p os si bl e o nce
your cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.
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To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2seconds.

Settings and information

Operating principle
1 Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
2 Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
> Calling up computer information 60
3 When the lights are switched on: instrument
lighting brightness 78
4 Calling up Check Control 65
5 Checking engine oil level* 119
6 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72
7 Setting the time 64
8 Setting the date 65
9 Viewing service requirement display 63
10 Setting formats and units of measure,
resetting to factory settings 62
11 Adjusting settings
> Confirmation signals when locking and
unlocking the vehicle 21
> Response during unlocking
procedure 20
> Automatic locking 22
> Pathway lighting 76
> Daytime driving lamps 77
> Triple turn signal activation 49
> Seat and mirror memory 35
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Exiting displays
The outside-temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.

Formats and units of measure

You can set formats and units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 19.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
Everything under control
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to select desired format or
desired unit of measure, e.g. for fuel con­sumption.
> Fuel consumption: mpg, km/l,
l/100km
> Distance covered: mls, km
> Time: 12h, 24h mode
> Date: day.month dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
> Temperature: 7, 6
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to make the setting.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset the settings for formats and units of measure to factory settings. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 19.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to select "RESET".
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4. Press button 2 until is displayed.
The settings are reset.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by
your BMW Service Advisor.<
For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.
accompanied by the words "SERVICE­INFO".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro­priate symbol appears in the display,
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Possible displays
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1 Button for selecting functions
2 Service requirements
3 Engine oil
4 Exhaust emissions test 5 Roadworthiness test*
6 Microfilter
*

Clock

Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro-
7 Spark plugs
8 Brakes, front
9 Brakes, rear
10 Brake fluid
More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 123.
priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.
6. Press button 2.
The system displays the new time.
7. Use button 2 to save the new time.
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Date

Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro­priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
4. Press button 2.
5. Set the month and the year in the sam e way.
6. Press button 2.
The system displays the new date.
7. Use button 2 to save the new date.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in both the indicator area 1 and the display 2 in various combinations and colors.
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal­function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 136.
Hiding Check Control messages

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys­tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes­sage includes indicator or warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal.
Press the button in the turn indicator stalk.
Some Check Control messages remain visible until the malfunction in question has been recti­fied. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc­tions occur at the same time, the Check Control messages are displayed in succession.
Other Check Control messages are automati­cally hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
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indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Everything under control
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro­priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "CHECK CON­TROL".
2. Press button 2.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.
3. Lightly push button 1 to check for other
messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem­perature and the time.
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PDC Park Distance Control*

The concept
The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object in front of your car. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper.
An acoustic warning sounds once an object is closer than approx. 2 ft/60 cm to the front sen-
* or both rear corner sensors, or closer than
sors approx. 5 ft/1.50 m to the rear center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at hig h spee d, oth ­erwise physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated automatically after approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selec­tor lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Switching on manually
* or behind
The system is automatically deactivated once the vehicle travels approx. 165 ft/50 m or exceeds a speed of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h; the LED goes out. You can reactivate the sys­tem as needed.
Signal tones
When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. For exam­ple, the tone sounds at the rear if the system detects an object behind the car. As the dis­tance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin­uous tone sounds.
The warning signal is canceled after approx. 3 seconds, if you are moving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc­tioning. Have the system checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
Press the button, the LED lights up.
Switching off manually
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Manual mode
The LED above the button flashes in addition.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro­vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. The system is also sub­ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with trailer towbars and couplings,
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thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low
objects already indicated, such as a curb, may enter the sensors' dead areas before a continu­ous audible signal is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as ledges, may not be detectable. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the individual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks.<
Driving stability control
Deactivating DSC
systems
Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased.
The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 99.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
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est possible braking distance during full brak­ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro­vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the brake application. If the brake is released, DBC will be switched off.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel­erate. DSC also recognizes unstable driving conditions, for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi­cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button again; the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
To control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: DSC has been completely deacti­vated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out­put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys­tem assures the maximal drive output, but with
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reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces-
sary to drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:
> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Briefly press the button; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster come on.
To control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: DTC has been activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
xDrive 325xi, 330xi
xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of xDrive and DSC help to further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive four-wheel-drive system distributes driving power variably to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and road conditions.
Malfunction
In case of any of the malfunctions
described below, drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid driving on rough tracks and pressing the accelerator pedal down to full throttle or kick-down position, otherwise the drive system could be damaged or accidents could result.<
The warning lamps come on. xDrive has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
The warning lamps come on. xDrive and DSC have failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Hill Descent Control HDC 325xi, 330xi
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that reduces your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW's handling under these conditions. The vehicle then moves slightly faster than double walking speed without the driver needing to intervene.
HDC can be activated as long as you are driving under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h. When driving downhill at a speed of under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is automatically reduced to slightly more than double walking speed and maintained.
Increasing or decreasing speed
By accelerating or braking you can change the speed within a range from approx. 3 to 15 mph, approx. 5 to 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range using the cruise control stalk.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
1 To increase speed
2 To decrease speed
1 Display for target speed
2 HDC display
Activating HDC
Malfunction
The HDC display disappears during HDC oper­ation, or does not appear: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to exces­sive brake temperature, or DSC has failed.
Malfunction in driving stability control systems
The warning lamps come on. DSC
Press the button; the indicator lamp lights up. The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle is being braked automatically.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Deactivating HDC
Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out.
HDC is deactivated instantly above a speed of approx. 35 mph or 60 km/h, or approx.
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10 seconds after the ignition is switched off.
could result.<
323i*, 325i, 330i
Using HDC
In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in reverse gear.
With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in any drive position.
All warning lamps come on in yellow: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed. The electronic brake-force distribution is still active.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
accidents could result.<
including DTC and DBC is malfunc­tioning. The vehicle remains operational.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead, otherwise unstable driving conditions
The warning lamps for the brake sys­tem come on in red, together with the yellow indicator lamps for driving sta­bility control systems and FTM: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed.
Drive cautiously, think well ahead and avoid full brake applications, otherwise
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Display* of this malfunction on Cana-
dian models.
* of this malfunction on Cana-
Display dian models.
With xDrive 325xi, 330xi
If one of the malfunctions described
below occurs, drive cautiously and think well ahead. Also avoid situations that require full braking, otherwise accidents could result. Avoid driving on rough tracks and pressing the accelerator pedal down to full throttle or kick­down position, otherwise the drive system could be damaged.<
The warning lamps for the brake sys­tem come on in red, together with the yellow indicator lamps for driving sta­bility control systems and FTM: The driving stability control systems
and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed. All warning lamps come on in yellow: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed. The electronic brake-force distribution is still active.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
* of this malfunction on Cana-
Display
dian models.
* of this malfunction on Cana-
Display
dian models.

Drive-off assistant

The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the handbrake for this.
1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in
place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is released. Depending on vehicle load, the car may roll backwards a little during this time span. Drive off without delay after releas­ing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll back­wards.<
Malfunction
The warning lamps for the brake sys­tem light up in yellow. The drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not
be held in place after the brake is released. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor monitors tire pressures while the car is being driven. The system reports any significant loss of pressure in one tire in relation to another.
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling radius changes, and this in turn alters the speed of rotation. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor­rect tire inflation pressure.
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The system must be reinitialized each
time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<
4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until
the reading shown below is displayed.
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn
the driver of sudden, severe tire damage caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.<
In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip
in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> If snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con­tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.<
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Start the engine immediately before pulling
away, but do not drive off yet.
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2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro­priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the word "INIT".
3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
Flat Tire Monitor.
5. Start to drive.
Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, an acoustic sig­nal sounds. There is a flat tire or sub­stantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with Run-
Flat Tires, refer to page 116, the stan­dard equipment by design, do not continue driving. Otherwise a severe accident could result after a tire puncture.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor­rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor
might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<
3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or
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4 persons without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, luggage compart­ment full: approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over to the side of the road at the earliest opportunity. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not continue driving. Contact your BMW Cen­ter.<
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on in yel­low. The Flat Tire Monitor has a mal­function or has failed. Have the sys­tem checked as soon as possible.
before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 68.
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on. Active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel
movements are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensi­tively to steering wheel movements. Drive cau­tiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked.
If the warning lamp lights up during the first engine starting following a power supply inter­ruption, the system must be activated by being initialized.

Brake Force Display*

Active steering*

The concept
Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move­ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving.
When you are driving in the low road-speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer­ing angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes very direct, and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar­geted corrections to the steering angle pro­vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle
The brake lamps light up in two stages, depending on how sharply you apply the brakes.
> Normal braking:
The brake lamps and the center brake lamp light up.
> Sharp braking:
The illuminated surface of the brake lamps is enlarged, as long as the rear fog light is not switched on.
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Airbags

The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Head airbags
3 Side airbags
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro­vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air­bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head.
The airbags will purposely not be activated by every collision, e.g. not by more minor acci-
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dents, certain roll-over situations and rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not spe­cifically approved for seats with integral side air­bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the back­rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod­ify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the uphol­stered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides
of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme­diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air­bag generators executed only by a BMW Cen­ter or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer­gency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air­bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas­senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air­bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior
rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Status of front passenger air­bags below.
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau­tions and handling instructions under Trans­porting children safely, refer to page 39. The front and side airbags can also be deacti-
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vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer-
tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele­vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other­wise a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags shows the functional status of the front passenger's front and side airbags in accor­dance with whether and how the front passen­ger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are acti­vated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated child­restraint system is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on as
long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty.
The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, refer to page 42, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction
> Warning lamp does not come on along with
radio readiness
> Warning lamp remains permanently on
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay, otherwise there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci­dent occurs.<
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Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

Lamps
0 Lamps off and daytime driving lamps
1 Parking lamps and daytime driving lamps
2 Low beams
3 Automatic headlamp control
Head Light
*
Parking lamps
In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. For the additional option of roadside parking lamps on one side of the car only, refer to page 78.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Low beams
The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
If desired, the light switch can remain in the low­beam headlamp position. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked.
If necessary, switch on the parking lamps as described in the section about parking lamps.
* and Adaptive
ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head­lamps come on. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on inde-
pendent of the ambient lighting condi­tions when you switch on the fog lamps When the daytime driving lamps are activated, refer to page 77, the low-beam headlamps are always switched on when the switch is in posi­tion 3 and the ignition is on.<
If desired, the light switch can remain in position
3. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.<
*.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after park­ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
You can adjust the operating period or deacti­vate the function.
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend-
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appears in the display accompanied by the
word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
Activating/deactivating daytime driving lamps*
Operating principle, refer to page 61.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
The function is deactivated.
> ...
Select the corresponding duration, e.g. 40 seconds.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Daytime driving lamps
If desired, the light switch can remains in the Lamps off position or the Parking lamps posi­tion. In the Lamps off position, the exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked. In the Parking lamps position, the park­ing lamps come on after the ignition is switched off.
If necessary, switch on the parking lamps as described in the section about parking lamps.
4. Press button 2.
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
Daytime driving lamps activated.
>
Daytime driving lamps deactivated.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.

Adaptive Head Light*

The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination
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of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Activating Adaptive Head Light
Lamps
With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the automatic headlamp control position, refer to page 76.
To avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehi­cles, Adaptive Head Light is not active when the car is driven in reverse, and directs the light to the front passenger's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head­lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

High beams/roadside parking lamps

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps
*

Fog lamps*

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to
operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver­sion, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
*.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti­vated, the low beams will come on auto-

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked, if permitted in the country of use.
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat­tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat-
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edly until the appropriate symbol appears in
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the display, accompanied by the brightness
and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 up or down to select
the brightness; the setting is stored imme­diately.
4. Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk.
The display again shows the outside tem­perature and the time.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, the lug­gage compartment lamp and the courtesy
* are controlled automatically.
lamps
The LEDs for the courtesy lamps door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 42.<
are set in the
To switch off the lamp permanently, press the button for the front interior lamp for about 3seconds.
Reading lamps
There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button.
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Climate

Climate
Equipment versions
Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system.
1 Air conditioner
2 Automatic climate control
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Air vents
3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
4 Air to the upper body area.
The knurled wheels open and close the air supply continuously. The levers alter the direction of the airflow. For further details of draft-free ventilation refer to page 85.
5 Air to the footwell
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Air conditioner

1 Air distribution
2 Recirculated-air mode
3 Air flow rate
Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the win­dows , to the upper body area
or to the footwell . Intermedi-
ate settings are possible.
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut­ants, shut off the supply to the
interior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
You can also activate/deactivate the recircu­lated-air mode by means of a button steering wheel, refer to page 11.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods, otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.<
* on the
Air flow rate
Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be.
4 Cooling function
5 Temperature
6 Rear window defroster
Switching the system on/off
Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.
To switch on the air conditioner, set the desired air flow rate.
Switching cooling function on/off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required, according to the temper-
ature setting.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
Rear window defroster
The defroster switches off auto­matically after a certain time.
Temperature
To increase the temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. To cool the air, turn the rotary
switch counterclockwise towards blue.
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Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Climate
1. Air distribution 1 in position .
2. Airflow control 2 all the way to the right.
3. Temperature 3 to the right, red.
4. Switch on rear window defroster 4 to
defrost the rear window .
Ventilation
work. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, refer to page 63.
1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.
Microfilter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The microfilter is changed by your BMW Center during routine maintenance
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Automatic climate control*

1 Air distribution, manual
2 Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment
3 Maximum cooling
4 AUTO program
5 Air flow rate, manual
6 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
Recirculated-air mode
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program 4 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort­able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.
Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 19.
Switching manual air distribution on/ off
The emerging air is directed to the windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell.
You can switch the automatic air distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but­ton.
7 Residual heat
8 Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment
9 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
10 Switching cooling function on/off manually
11 Rear window defroster
12 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
Temperature
Set the desired temperatures indi­vidually for the driver's and front passenger's sides.
The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possi­ble regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.
When you switch between different tem­perature settings in quick succession, the
automatic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above
32 7/0 6 and when the engine is
running, you obtain a maximum
cooling effect as soon as possible.
The automatic climate control switches to the lowest temperature and operates in recircu­lated-air mode. Air flows at maximum rate only from the vents for the upper body area. You
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should therefore open them for maximum cool-
ing.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air
Climate
body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight or window condensation.
The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper
Adjusting air flow rate manually
Press the left side of the button to reduce airflow. Press the right side of the button to increase it.
You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
Switching the system on/off
With the blower at its lowest setting, press the left side of the button to switch off the auto­matic climate control. All indicators go out.
Press any button except REST to reactivate the automatic climate control.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/Recirculated-air mode
Switch on the desired operating mode by pressing this button repeatedly:
> LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
> Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air. If nec­essary, the system blocks the supply of out­side air and recirculates the inside air. As soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently, the system automatically switches back to outside air supply.
> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the supply of outside air is permanently
shut off. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time, otherwise the air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin­uously.<
Via the button* on the steering wheel
You can switch between operating modes via a
on the steering wheel, refer to page 11:
button
> When outside air is coming in, you can use
the button on the steering wheel to switch between outside air and recirculated-air mode.
> When recirculated-air mode or AUC mode
is switched on, you can use the button on the steering wheel to switch between recir­culated-air mode and AUC mode.
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger com­partment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on when the fol­lowing conditions are met:
> Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off
> While the engine is at operating tempera-
ture
> As long as battery voltage is sufficient
> At an outside temperature below 77 7/
25 6
The LED is lit when the function is on.
As of radio readiness, you can set the interior temperature, the air flow rate and the air distri­bution.
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Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Quickly removes ice and conden­sation from the windshield and front side windows.
Switching cooling function on/off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as required, according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program. The passen­ger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
Rear window defroster
The defroster switches off auto-
matically after a certain time.
Ventilation
1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
3 Knurled wheel for more or less cool air from
the vents for the upper body area
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.
Ventilation in the rear
1 Use the knurled wheel to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the knurled wheel to adjust the temper-
ature:
> Turn toward blue: colder
> Turn toward red: warmer
3 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro­vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW Cen­ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, refer to page 63.
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
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Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

The concept
The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit­ters for various remote-controlled devices, such as door openers and house alarm sys­tems. The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand-held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem­ory buttons 1. After this, the programmed memory button 1 will operate the system in question. The LED 2 flashes to confirm trans­mission of the signal.
Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to
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delete the stored programs beforehand for your safety, refer to page 87.
To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte­grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no peo­ple, animals or objects are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated. Com­ply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the
original hand-held transmitter, you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control.
For additional information, please contact your BMW Center or call: 1-800-355-3515. You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com or www.homelink.com.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 42.
2. When starting operation for the first time:
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes. all stored programs are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory buttons 1.
ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec­onds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The required distance between the hand-held transmitter and the mem-
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
You can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on.
If the system fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter­nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit­ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly for a short while and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternat­ing-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization. When programming hand-held transmitters
that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person.<
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in the section Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for step 5.
5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
If you have any questions, please contact your BMW Center.<
Deleting stored programs
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: all stored programs are cleared.
It is not possible to clear individual programs.

Interior rearview mirror with digital compass*

Setting compass zones
Depending on the vehicle's geographic loca­tion, the relevant compass zone must be set.
1 Adjustment button
2 Display
The display shows you the main or secondary direction in which you are driving.
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Refer to the world map with compass zones
below.
To set a compass zone, press the adjustment
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button on the bottom of the interior rearview mirror with a pointed object, such as a pen, for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the com­pass zone set is shown in the display.
To change the zone setting, press the adjust­ment button repeatedly until the display shows the number of the compass zone in which you are currently driving:
The compass is operational again after approx. 10 seconds.
Procedure
1. Make sure that no large metal objects or
overhead power lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle.
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.
3. Press the adjustment button to call up C or
CAL. Then drive in one full circle at a speed of no more than 4mph or 7km/h. If calibration is successful, the C or CAL dis­play is replaced by the cardinal directions.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations:
> C or CAL is displayed.
> The compass shows the wrong cardinal
direction.
> The cardinal direction shown does not
change although the direction of travel does.
> Not all cardinal directions are shown.
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Roller sun blinds*

Rear window blind
Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind.
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows
Pull loop of roller sun blind and hook onto bracket.

Glove compartment

Opening
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte­grated key of the remote control or the spare key, refer to page 18.
Rechargeable flashlight*
It is on the left-hand side of the glove compart­ment. The flashlight can remain plugged in. Whenever required, pull the flashlight out of its socket.
Only insert the flashlight back into the socket when it is switched off, otherwise
there is a risk of damage.<

Center armrest

Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Closing
Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after use.<
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the snap-in adapter ment version.
*, depending on the equip-
Opening
Press the button, see arrow. The lid opens.
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Ventilated storage compartment

Storage compartments inside the vehicle

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find compartments beside the steering col-
*, in the front doors and in the center con-
umn
*.
sole There are nets
Clothes hooks
The storage compartment in the center armrest can be ventilated: slide the switch backwards.
The temperature is controlled via the knurled wheel for adjusting the temperature of air venti­lating the rear of the passenger compartment, refer to page 85.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can set the volume and tone by means of the car radio,
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refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks, other­wise they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv­ing.<

Cup holders

Do not place glassware in a cup holder;
otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Front
* on the front-seat backrests.
1 Power supply for your external audio
device: Socket with removable cap
2 Connection for audio playback:
3.5 mm cinch connector
To play audio tracks through the car's loud­speaker system, connect the headset or line­out port of the external device to connection 2.
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Opening
Briefly press the center of the cover.
Closing
Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cup holder.
Rear
There are two additional cup holders in the rear center armrest.
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Ashtray, front

Opening
Push the ridge on the cover.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Lighter
the cigarette lighter and possibly burn them­selves.<

Ashtray, rear

Opening
Push the ridge on the cover.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.

Connecting electrical appliances

In your BMW, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid dam­aging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the remote control so that children cannot operate
Cigarette lighter socket*
Pull the cigarette lighter out of the socket, refer to page 91.
Socket in the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page 90.
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Sockets in the rear center console*
3. Push the corresponding head restraint
Remove corresponding cover.
Socket in the luggage compartment*
down as far as it will go, refer to page 34.
4. To release the rear seat back, pull the corre-
sponding lever in the luggage compart­ment.
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Open the cap.
5. The unlocked rear seat back moves forward

Through-loading system*

slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the head restraint.
Opening
1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety
belt. To do so, press the button, see arrow, and release the latch plate.
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the rear window shelf.
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Closing
1. Return the rear seat back to its upright posi-
tion and engage it.
When returning the backrest into its
seating position, make sure that the seat's locking mechanism engages prop­erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants.<
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2. Release the latch plate from the fixture on
the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
> Drawer for storing small items. Pull the han-
dle firmly to release the drawer. If neces­sary, you can pull out the drawer entirely, refer to the information below
Do not drive or close the luggage com-
partment lid while the drawer is pulled out. On uphill gradients, release the drawer with caution, otherwise it could slide out on its own and cause injury. Do not exceed a maximum load of 11 lbs/5 kg for the drawer, otherwise damage could result.<
The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment provide you with a way to attach luggage com­partment nets cases and luggage, refer to page 101.
* or draw straps for securing suit-

Storage spaces in the luggage compartment

Left storage compartment, suitable e.g. for storing a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD cases, depending on vehicle equipment ver­sion.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following additional storage spaces can be found in the luggage compartment:
* for securing smaller objects, to be
> Net
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
> Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags
or tote bags
> Rubber strap on the left trim panel for
securing small objects such as a folding umbrella
> Net for small objects on the right trim panel
> Retaining straps next to the rear lashing
eyes, e.g. for securing an umbrella
> Folding, removable box
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items
> Insertable dividers
tray for the storage compartment under the floor panel
* under the floor
* and removable storage
Removing the drawer
1. Push the drawer all the way in.
2. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way out.
3. Remove the drawer by pulling it down and
backwards.
Reinserting the drawer
1. Hook the guides of the drawer into the front
of the yellow guide aids on the underside of the luggage compartment.
2. Insert the catches into the mounts on the
underside of the luggage compartment.
3. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way in.
Folding up the luggage compartment floor panel
Press the floor panel against the top of the lug­gage compartment; a locking device holds the luggage compartment floor panel in place. To detach the floor panel, pull it out of the locking device.
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Equipment version with drawer:
Take the retaining strap on the right-hand side of the drawer out of the bracket and use it to fix the cargo luggage compartment panel in place.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-
partment under the floor panel, otherwise dam­age could result.<
4. Insert the latch plate of the ski bag's retain-
ing strap in the center belt buckle.

Lashing eyes

You will find lashing eyes in the luggage com­partment for securing luggage items with nets or tensioning straps, refer to page 101.
Make sure to load only clean skis into the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo

Ski bag*

Designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6 ft 10 in/
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2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
1. Fold down the center armrest.
2. Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover.
3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards. The zip fastener makes objects in the ski bag easier to reach.
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After loading, secure the ski bag and its con­tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten­sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner described, otherwise it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak­ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the ski bag, perform the steps described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for faster dryin g or t o allow you to use other inserts.
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1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.
3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.
For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW Cen-
ter.<
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Driving tips
Driving tips
This section provides you with information
useful in dealing with specific driving and
operating conditions.
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Things to remember when driving

Break-in period

Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Attempt to vary both engine and vehicle speeds, but refrain from exceeding an engine speed of 4,500 rpm or a driving speed of 100 mph or 160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kick-down mode.
After 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
Things to remember when driving
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
Do not use the acceleration assistant during the break-in period, page 47.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac­tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.

General driving notes

Close the luggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the lug­gage compartment lid is closed. Other-
wise, exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec­essary to drive with the luggage compartment lid open:
1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2. Increase the air flow rate of the air condi-
tioner or automatic climate control consid­erably, refer to page 81 or 84.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys­tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys­tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park­ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage.<
Mobile phone in the vehicle
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
communications devices, e.g. mobile phones, inside the vehicle without a direct con-
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