BMW 325ci Coupe 2004 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

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Driving Machine

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325Ci 330Ci

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.

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Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. Therefore, we have one 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 BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical features. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supplemental manuals.

This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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About this Owner's Manual

We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.

Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.

© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 112 US English II/04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

Additional sources of information

If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

You can find more information about BMW, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.bmw.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must

be followed 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

information.

Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras when available.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory,

refer to page 58. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed by your BMW center.

Indicates that you should consult

the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

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Your individual vehicle

On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.

We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily identify any differences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional equipment and accessories.

If your BMW features equipment such as a car radio or telephone, which is not described in this Owner's Manual, Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.

Status at time of printing

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, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those in your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be recognized on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the

use of modern materials and highperformance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of consequential damage and the related safety

risks.

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Parts and accessories

Important safety information!

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 ascertain whether 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 portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or transceiver equipment such as a CB, walkietalkie, ham radio or similar, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Contact your BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

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.

Service and warranty

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 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.

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Reporting safety defects

The following only applies 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 toll-free 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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About this Owner's Manual 4 Additional sources of

information 4

Notes

Symbols used 4 Your individual vehicle 5 Status at time of printing 5 For your own safety 5 Service and warranty 6 Reporting safety defects 7

Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 16 Indicator and warning lamps 18 Buttons in steering wheel* 21

Overview

Hazard warning triangle* 22 First-aid kit* 22 Refueling 23 Fuel specifications 24

Opening and closing:

Keys 28 Central locking system 28 Opening and closing – via the

remote control 29

Opening and closing – via the

door lock 31

Opening and closing – from the

inside 32

Luggage compartment lid 33

Controls and features

Luggage compartment 35 Alarm system* 36 Electric power windows 38 Glass sunroof, electric* 39

Adjustments:

Safe seating position 41 Seats 42 Manual seat adjustment 42 Power seat adjustment* 44 Lumbar support* 44 Head restraints 45 Entering the rear 45 Safety belts 46 Seat and mirror memory* 47 Seat heating* 48 Mirrors 49 Steering wheel 50

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Passenger safety systems:

Airbags 51 Transporting children safely 54 Vehicle Memory, Key

Memory 58

Driving:

Ignition lock 59 Starting the engine 59 Switching off the engine 61 Parking brake 61

Controls and features

Manual transmission 62 Sequential manual gearbox

SMG* 63

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic* 67

Turn signal indicator/Headlamp

flasher 70

Washer/wiper system/Rain

sensor* 71

Cruise control* 72

Everything under control:

Odometer 74 Tachometer 74 Energy control 74 Fuel gauge 75 Engine coolant temperature

gauge 75 Service interval display 76 Check Control 76 Clock 77 Computer 78

Technology for safety and driving convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)* 80 Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) 81 Flat Tire Monitor* 82 Brake force display 84

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams 85 Adaptive headlights* 86 Instrument lighting 86 High beams/Standing lamps 87 Front fog lamps 87 Interior lamps 88

Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:

Air conditioning 90 Automatic climate control* 94 Roller sun blind* 98

Interior conveniences:

Premium sound system* 99 Glove compartment 99 Storage compartments 100 Microphone* 101 Ashtray, front* 102 Ashtray, rear* 102 Clothes hooks 103

Loading and transporting:

Through-loading system 104 Ski bag* 105 Cargo loading 106 Roof-mounted luggage

rack* 109

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Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedures 112 General driving notes 113 Antilock Brake System

(ABS) 115

Wheels and tires:

Tire inflation pressure 116 Tire code 118 Tire condition 119 Run Flat tires* 120 New wheels and tires 121

Operation, maintenance

Snow chains* 122

In the engine compartment:

Hood 123 Engine compartment

essentials 124 Washer fluids 126 Engine oil 126 Coolant 128 Brake fluid 128

Maintenance:

BMW Maintenance System 130

Laws and regulations:

California laws 132 OBD interface socket 132

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit 136 Windshield wiper blades 136 Lamps and bulbs 137 Changing a wheel 141 Battery 145 Fuses 145

Giving and receiving assistance:

Receiving assistance 146 Jump-starting 147 Towing and tow-starting the

Owner service procedures

vehicle 149

Engine data 154 Dimensions 155 Weights 156 Capacities 157

Technical data

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Everything from A to Z 160

Index

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Overview

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Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

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Cockpit

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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 85

Turn signal indicators 70

Standing lamps 87

High beams 87

Headlamp flasher 70

Computer 78

3 Washer/wiper system/Rain

sensor 71

4 Hazard warning flashers

5 Central locking system 28

Initiating an emergency call 146

Mobile Service 147

7 Rear window defroster 92, 97

8 Horn: the entire surface

9 Adjusting the steering wheel 50

10 Fog lamps 87

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Instrument cluster

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1 Fuel gauge 75

2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 20

3 Speedometer

4 Indicator and warning lamps 18

to 20

5 Tachometer and Energy Control 74

6 Engine coolant temperature

gauge 75

7 Indicator and warning lamps 18

to 20

8 Control button for the clock 77

9 Selector lever and program display

for automatic transmission/sequential manual gearbox SMG, transmission indicator lamp 19, 65, 69

10 Display for

Trip odometer/Odometer 74

Clock 77

Service interval 76

Computer 78

11 Check Control 76

12 Trip odometer, reset to zero 74

13 Indicator and warning lamps 18

to 20

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are

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identified by functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.

If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started, or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.

are tested for proper

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current The battery is no longer being

charged. Indicates a defective alternator drive belt or a problem with the alternator's charge circuit. please contact the nearest BMW center.

If the drive belt is defective, stop

and switch off the engine immediately to prevent overheating and serious engine damage. If the drive belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.

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Engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is too

low. Stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. It is not possible to continue driving. Please contact the nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving, as the engine could sustain serious dam-

age from inadequate lubrication.

Brake warning lamp

If the lamp comes on when the

parking brake is not engaged: check the brake fluid level. It is very important that you follow the instructions on page 128 before driving on. Have the system checked immediately.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

Flat Tire Monitor

In addition, an acoustic signal is

sounded: there is a flat tire. Reduce speed and carefully come to a stop. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. For additional information, refer to page 83.

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Red and yellow: continue driving cautiously

The brake warning lamp comes on together with the yellow indi-

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cator lamps for ABS DSC: The entire ABS, CBC and DSC control system has failed. Continue driving cautiously and

defensively. Avoid hard brake applications. Please have the system checked by your BMW center as soon as possible. Additional information beginning on 81.

CBC, ABS and DSC and DBC

indicator and warning lamps for

Canadian models.

and

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp

Comes on when the parking

brake is applied – an additional acoustic signal sounds when starting off. For additional information, refer to page 61.

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Brake warning lamp for Canadian models.

Please fasten safety belts Comes on together with an

acoustic signal until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts, refer to page 46.

Airbags

Have the system checked as

soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 53.

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Orange: consult the nearest BMW center

Automatic transmission/sequen-

tial manual gearbox

The respective transmission has responded to a malfunction by reverting to operation in its emergency default program. Have the system checked immediately. For additional information, refer to pages 65, 69.

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Engine oil level If the lamp comes on during

normal vehicle operation: the engine oil level has fallen to the absolute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km before refilling. For additional information, refer to page 126.

Engine oil level

Comes on after the engine has

been shut off: add engine oil at the earliest opportunity, such as the next time you stop to refuel. For additional information, refer to page 126.

Brake pads

Have the brake pads checked

immediately. For additional information, refer to page 114.

Flat Tire Monitor

The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-

tioning or out of order. If there is a malfunction, have the system checked. For additional information, refer to page 84.

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Dynamic Stability Control

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(DSC)

Indicator lamp flashes: The system is actively regulating drive torque and braking force. The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off with the button; DTC is operational. If there is a malfunction, have the system checked. Additional information beginning on 81.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

and brake warning lamp

The indicator lamps remain on:

DSC/DTC have been switched

off with the button or are faulty.

If there is a malfunction, have the system checked as soon as possible. Additional information beginning on 81.

DSC indicator and brake warn-

ing lamps for Canadian models.

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Indicator and warning lamps

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Malfunction in the DBC system.

Conventional braking efficiency is available and unrestricted. Have the system checked as soon as possible. For additional information, refer to page 115.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

warning lamp for Canadian

models.

Add washer fluid

The washer fluid level is too low,

top it up at the earliest opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 126.

CHECK GAS CAP*

This indicator lamp comes on

when the gas cap is loose or missing. Close the gas cap tightly: refer to page 24.

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

If the indicator lamp comes on

either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic systems.

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Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 132.

Service Engine Soon indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Engine electronics There is a fault in the electronic

engine-management system. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output or engine speed. Please have the system inspected at your BMW center.

Add coolant

The coolant level is too low. Add

coolant at the earliest opportunity. For additional information, refer to page 128.

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Green: for your information

Turn signal indicator

Flashes when the turn signal is

operated. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information, refer to page 70.

Cruise control Lights up when the cruise con-

trol is activated. Ready for operation via the buttons in the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to page 72.

Front fog lamps

Lights up whenever you switch

on the front fog lamps. For additional information, refer to page 87.

Blue: for your information

High beams

Comes on when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information, refer to pages 70, 87.

Buttons in steering wheel*

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These buttons let you operate the following functions quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions:

Selected radio functions

The cruise control

Selected telephone functions

The voice recognition system.

The controls are active only when the corresponding systems and

accessories are switched on.

Press briefly:

Receive a phone call, initiate dialing, terminate a call.

Extended pressure:

Switch voice recognition on and off.

Display/hide telephone book. Display the entries one after another with the forward/backward buttons.

Forward:

Radio Press briefly: next station in station memory Extended pressure: station search

CD Press briefly: jump to next track Extended pressure: search function in track

Cassette Press briefly: jump to next track or stop fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward

Phone Scan personal phone book.

Rewind: same functions as forward.

Volume.

Cruise control: store and accelerate + or decelerate and store –.

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Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deactivate.

Cruise control: select a stored setting.

Hazard warning triangle*

First-aid kit*

The hazard warning triangle is stored in a storage case on the left side of the luggage compartment.

Always observe all legal regulations requiring a warning triangle

to be carried in the vehicle.

The first-aid kit is located under the passenger seat.

To release: pull the handle and fold the cover down.

To close: fold the cover up and press it until the tab engages.

Several of the items contained in

the first-aid pouch have a limited service life. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any with passed dates. These items can be purchased in any drugstore or pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<

Refueling

Always observe all safety precau-

tions posted at the service station when handling fuel. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<

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Fuel filler door

Always switch off the engine

before refueling, as it is not possible to add fuel with the engine running, and attempts may also trigger the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<

Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it.

If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually:

Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol, located on the right side wall of the luggage compartment.

Please observe while refuelling

Open the gas cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel

spray may cause injury.<

Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle in the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle during refueling

> results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle shuts off the first time.

Refueling

Fuel specifications

Closing the gas cap

Place the cap in position and turn it until a clearly audible click is heard.

Close the gas cap carefully after

refueling until a click is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the CHECK GAS CAP* lamp.<

Warning lamp* lights up. The gas cap is not properly closed or is missing. Check if the gas

cap is properly closed.

Fuel tank capacity

> Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which > approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve

capacity.

Do not drive to the last drop of

fuel. This can prevent the engine from operating properly and result in damage.<

The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.

Required fuel

Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Minimum Octane Rating: AKI 91.

Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to the Anti Knock Index AKI and is determined according to the so-called (R+M)/2 method.

Do not use leaded gasoline, as otherwise the lambda probe and

catalytic converter will be permanently damaged.<

Use high-quality brands

Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of cosolvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship.

The use of poor-quality fuels may

result in drivability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter drivability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

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Index

Opening and closing

Keys

Central locking system

The key set

1 Master keys with remote control.

They govern the functions of the Key Memory. Certain functions in your vehicle may operate differently depending on the key, refer to page 58. To distinguish between keys, you can mark each key with remote control by applying one of the colored decals that you received when accepting delivery of your vehicle

In every master key with the

remote control feature there is an extended-life battery that is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. Therefore, use otherwise unused master keys for a longer journey every six months so that the battery can be charged.<

2 Spare key – for storage in a safe

place, such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for constant use. The luggage compartment lid and the glove compartment cannot be locked and unlocked with this key. This is useful for valet parking, for example

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

> doors > luggage compartment lid > fuel filler door.

The central locking system can be operated

> from outside via the remote control

as well as via the driver's door lock

> from inside by pressing a button.

The fuel filler door is not locked when the central locking system is activated from the inside, refer to page 32. When the system is actuated from the outside, the anti-theft system is also activated. This prevents the doors from being unlocked via the lock buttons or the release handle. The alarm system is also activated or deactivated.

If locked from the inside, the central locking system unlocks automatically in the event of an accident, except on doors that have been locked individually using the lock buttons, refer to page 32. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing – via the remote control

The concept

The remote control also provides two additional functions beyond the central locking feature:

> To switch on interior lamps, refer to

page 30. With this function you can also search for your vehicle when parked in an underground garage, for instance

> To open the luggage compartment

lid, refer to page 30. The luggage compartment lid will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

Whenever you unlock or lock the vehicle, you simultaneously deactivate/activate the anti-theft system, disarm/arm the alarm system and switch the interior lamps on/off.

You can have a signal set to confirm that the vehicle's locks have

engaged securely.<

Master keys with remote control

Persons or animals inside the

vehicle may be able to lock the doors from the inside. For this reason, always take the vehicle keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<

If it is no longer possible to lock

the vehicle via the remote control, the battery is discharged. Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to recharge the battery. To prevent unauthorized use of the remote control, surrender only the spare key when leaving the vehicle for valet parking, for example. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your BMW center. You can also obtain replacement keys there.<

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1 Unlock, convenience opening mode,

and disarm alarm system

2 Lock and secure, arm alarm system,

activate interior lamps, disarm tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

3 Open the luggage compartment lid,

Panic mode – trigger alarm

To release

Press the button once to unlock the driver's door.

Press the button a second time to disengage all vehicle locks.

Opening and closing – via the remote control

Convenience opening mode

Press the button briefly and then keep it pressed. The electric power windows and the glass sunroof open.

To lock and secure

Press button.

To switch on the interior lamps

With the vehicle locked, press button.

With this function, you can also search for your vehicle when parked in an underground garage, for instance.

To open the luggage compartment lid

Press button briefly.

The luggage compartment lid will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

If the vehicle was previously

locked, the luggage compartment is also locked again after it is closed. Before and after a trip, be sure that the luggage compartment lid has not been opened unintentionally.<

Panic mode* – trigger alarm

By pressing the button for more than 2 seconds, the alarm system* can be triggered in the event of danger, if the system is armed.

To switch off the alarm:

Press button.

External systems

Malfunctions:

Local radio waves can impede the functioning of the remote control.

If this occurs, open and close the vehicle using a master key in the door lock.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:

FCC ID:

> LX8EWS > LX8FZVS > LX8FZVE.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

> This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

> this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.<

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