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Owner's Manual for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
THE BMW M3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
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3 Series
M3
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
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.
Please also read the other booklets of vehicle literature, e.g. the Supplementary Owner's Handbook for the BMW M3.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
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© 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents

The quickest way to find special topics is to consult the index, refer to page 290.
4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
12 Dashboard 20 iDrive 27 Voice activation system
Controls
32 Opening and closing 48 Adjustments 58 Transporting children safely 62 Driving 83 Controls overview 96 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
110 Lamps 115 Climate 120 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
136 Things to remember when driving
Communications
200 Telephone 213 Office 222 Contacts 224 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
232 Refueling 235 Wheels and tires 255 Engine compartment 260 Maintenance 262 Care 262 Washing the vehicle 266 Replacing components 272 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
280 Technical data 283 Short commands for the voice activation
system
290 Everything from A to Z
Navigation
144 Navigation system 146 Destination entry 155 Destination guidance 163 What to do if …
Entertainment
166 On/off and tone 169 Radio 173 Satellite radio 178 CD/DVD player 184 Music collection 189 External devices
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Notes

Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

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.
Updates after press date
Updates after press date for the Owner's Man­uals, when necessary, are issued as appendices to the printed Quick Reference Guide for the 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 fol­lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility 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.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
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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Notes

Vehicle equipment

This Owner's Manual describes all models and all series-specific equipment, country-specific equipment, and optional equipment that is offered in the series. For this reason, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates some equipment that may not be available in your vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected.
This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
If equipment and models are not described in this Owner's Manual, please consult the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Handbooks.

Status of this Owner's Manual 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, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
Updates after press date
Updates after press date for the Owner's Man­uals, when necessary, are issued as appendices to the printed Quick Reference Guide for the vehicle.

Your own safety

Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require­ments applying in the country of first delivery – homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper-
ating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo­gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there.
Further information can be obtained from your service center.
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.
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Notes
Installation and operation of accessories not approved by BMW, 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 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.<
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.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con­ditions and registration requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehi­cle to meet different prevailing operating condi­tions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita­tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance measures:
> BMW Maintenance system
> Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models
> Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
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Notes
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Data memory

A variety of electronic components in your vehi­cle include data storage devices, which store technical information on the condition of your vehicle, events and errors, either temporarily or permanently. In general, this technical informa­tion documents the condition of a component, a module, a system or the surroundings:
> Operating conditions of system
components, e.g., fill levels.
> Status messages regarding the vehicle and
of its individual components, such as wheel rpm/vehicle speed, response delay, lateral acceleration.
> Malfunctions and defects in the major
system components, such as the lights and brakes.
> Responses of the vehicle in special driving
situations, such as the deployment of an airbag, the utilization of stability control systems.
> Environmental conditions, such as
temperature.
These data are exclusively of a technical nature and are used for the detection and correction of errors, as well as the optimization of vehicle functions. Motion profiles of traveled routes can not be deduced from these data. If services are required, such as repair services, service pro­cesses, warranty claims and quality assurance, then this technical information can be read out by employees of service departments, includ­ing the manufacturer, from the event and error data storage devices by using special diagnos­tic equipment. There, if necessary, you will
receive further information. After remedying an error, the information in the error memory is deleted or progressively overwritten.
When using the vehicle, situations are conceiv­able in which this technical data, in conjunction with other information, such as accident reports, vehicle damage, witness statements, etc. - possibly with the assistance of an expert ­could be traced to particular individuals.
Additional functions that are agreed upon con­tractually with the customer, such as vehicle tracking in case of emergency, permit the trans­mission of certain vehicle data from the vehicle.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers
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 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 center, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (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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Notes
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. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety
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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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At a glance Dashboard

Dashboard

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

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Dashboard
At a glance
1
Convertible: opening and closing windows jointly 41
2
Convertible: opening and closing rear windows 41
3
Opening and closing front windows 41
4 Exterior mirrors folding in and out 55
5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor 55
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Parking lamps 110
Low beams 110
Automatic headlamp control 110 Adaptive Light Control 111 High-beam Assistant 112
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8
Fog lamps 113
Turn signals 72
High beams, headlamp flasher 112
High-beam Assistant 112
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Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 62
12 Ignition lock 62
13 Buttons on the steering wheel
Telephone: accepting and ending a call; dialing the selected phone number; redialing if no phone number is selected
Convertible: microphone on steering column
Volume
Activating/deactivating the voice activation system 27
Convertible: microphone on steering column
Changing the radio station Interrupting a traffic bulletin Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list
Next entertainment source
Recirculated air mode 117
Roadside parking lamps 112
Computer 85
Settings and information about the vehicle 87
9 Instrument cluster 14
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Windshield wipers 72
Rain sensor 73
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Steering wheel heating 57
15 Horn, entire surface
16 Adjusting the steering wheel 56
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Cruise control 76
Active Cruise Control 76
18 Releasing the hood 256
19 OBD socket 261
20 Opening the trunk lid 37
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At a glance Dashboard

Instrument cluster

1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 15
4 Displays for Active Cruise Control 76
5 Tachometer 84
6 Engine oil temperature 84
7 Display for
> Clock 83
> Outside temperature 83
> Indicator and warning lamps 92
8 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission 65
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double clutch 67
> Computer 85
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 88
> Odometer and trip odometer 83
> High-beam Assistant 112
> Checking the oil level 256
> Settings and information 87
> There is a Check Control
message 92
9 Fuel gauge 84
10 Resetting the trip odometer 83
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Dashboard
At a glance

Indicator and warning lamps

The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Text messages
Text messages at the top edge of the Control Display describe the meanings of the indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information on the Control Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, refer to page 92.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active:
High beams/headlamp flasher 112
Fog lamps 113
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the propul­sive forces in order to maintain driving stability 98
Parking brake applied 64
Canada: parking brake applied 64
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions 261
Canada: engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions 261
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At a glance Dashboard

Around the center console: controls and displays

1 Control Display 20
2 Hazard warning flashers
3 Driving stability control systems
> Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
> Dynamic Traction Control DTC 98
4 Central locking system 36
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5 Automatic climate control
Air distribution to the windshield 116
Air distribution to the upper body area 116
Air distribution to the footwell 116
Automatic air distribution and flow rate 116
Air conditioning 118
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Automatic recirculated air control
AUC and recirculated air mode 117
Maximum cooling 116
ALL program 117
Air volume 117
Defrosting windows 118
Rear window defroster 118
Seat heating 53
6 CD/DVD drive 178
7 Changing
> Radio station 169
> Track 178
Dashboard
At a glance
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Park Distance Control PDC 96
Coupe: Roller sunblinds 124
Coupe: Hill Descent Control HDC 99
9 Controller 20
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions
10 Buttons on the controller 20
Selecting menus directly
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Convertible: Opening and closing retractable hardtop 44
12 Programmable memory keys 25
13 Switching entertainment audio sources on/
off and adjusting volume 166
14 Ejecting a CD/DVD 178
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At a glance Dashboard

Around the roofliner

Coupe
1 Microphone for voice activation system and
for telephone in hands-free mode
2
3
4
5
6
SOS: sending an Emergency Request 272
Reading lamps 114
Glass sunroof 43
Interior lamps 114
Passenger airbag status lamp 108
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Convertible
Dashboard
At a glance
1
2
3
4
SOS: sending an Emergency Request 272
Reading lamps 114
Interior lamps 114
Passenger airbag status lamp 108
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At a glance iDrive

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip­tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

Controls at a glance

Controls

The concept

iDrive integrates the functions of a large num­ber of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position.
Make entries only when traffic and road conditions permit; otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road users by being distracted.<
1 Control Display
2 Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus
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directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings.
> Move in four directions, arrows 3
> Turn, arrow 4
> Push, arrow 5
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iDrive
At a glance
Control Display
Notes
> Follow care instructions when cleaning the
Control Display.
> Do not store items in the region in front of
the Control Display; doing so may damage the Control Display.
Switching off
1. Press the button.
2. "Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller to switch on.

Operating principle

With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 62, the following message is displayed on the Control Display:
To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
Buttons on the controller
Symbol Function
MENU Open the main menu
RADIO Open the Radio menu
MEDIA Open the CD/Multimedia menu
NAV Start navigation in map view
TEL Open the Telephone menu
BACK Show previous panel
OPTION Open the Options menu
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
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At a glance iDrive
Selecting a menu item
The menu items shown in white can be selected.
1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that should be selected are depicted in quotation marks, e.g. "Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g. "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
> Move the controller to the left.
The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed. Pressing the BACK button reopens the pre­vious panel. This does not close the current panel.
> Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened and laid over it.
View of an opened menu
When you open a menu, generally the panel last selected in this menu is displayed. To display the first panel of the menu:
> Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.
> Press the menu's button twice on the
controller.
Open the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Another possibility: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu appears.
Options menu
The "Options" menu is composed of different areas:
> Screen settings, e.g. "Split screen".
The region remains unchanged.
> Control options for the selected main menu,
e.g. "Radio".
> Other control options for the selected
menu, e.g. "Store station".
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi­cate that additional panels can be opened.
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iDrive
At a glance
Adjusting settings
1. Select a field.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
3. Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating functions
Some menu items are preceded by a check box. It indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated.
The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
1. Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".

Status information

Status box
The status box at the top right displays the following information:
> Time
> Current entertainment source
> Sound output ON/OFF
> Mobile phone network with strongest
reception
> Telephone status
> Traffic reports reception
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At a glance iDrive
Status box symbols
The symbols are divided into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile phone network symbol flashing: Network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
Entertainment symbols
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
Other
Symbol Meaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position

With the Professional navigation system: Split screen

General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer, can be displayed on the right side of the split screen.
This information remains visible on the split screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting display
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
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iDrive
At a glance

Programmable memory keys

General information
iDrive functions can be stored on the program­mable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and entry points into the menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Storing functions
1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.
2. Press the desired button
... for longer than
two seconds.
Executing a function
... Press the button.
The function is executed immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying memory key assignments
Touch the button with a finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.

Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the controller: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm entry.
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete one letter or number
Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers
Enter a blank space
Switching between letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering letters and numbers:
Symbol Function
Entering letters
Entering numbers
Switching between uppercase and lowercase letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering uppercase letters and lower­case letters:
> Displaying brief information:
Press the button.
> Displaying detailed information:
Press and hold the button
Symbol Function
Move the controller toward the front: to switch from uppercase letters to lower­case letters
Move the controller toward the front: to switch from low­ercase letters to uppercase letters
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At a glance iDrive
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
> During entry, only letters for which there are
data are offered.
> Destination search: town/city names can be
entered with the spelling used in any of the languages available on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system

Voice activation system
At a glance

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip­tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

The concept

> The voice activation system can be used
to control most functions by spoken commands.
> Functions that can only used when the vehi-
cle is stopped cannot be operated using the voice activation system.
> The system includes a special microphone
on the driver's side.
> In the Owner's Manual, {...} indicates com-
mands for the voice activation system.
> In the Owner's Manual, {{...}} indicates the
answers from the voice activation system.
Prerequisite
On the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system to permit identification of the commands to be spoken.
Setting the language, refer to page 95.

Saying commands

Activating voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal notify you that the voice activation system is activated.
If no additional commands are possible, continue by operating the function via iDrive.
Finishing voice input
Press the button on the steering wheel or
{Cancel}

Possible commands

Most menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands.
The available commands depend on which menu is currently selected on the Control Display.
There are short commands for functions of the main menu.
Some list entries such as phone book entries can also be selected using the voice activation system. Make sure to say list entries the same way as they appear in the respective list.
Having the possible commands read aloud
To have the available commands read aloud:
{Voice commands}
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At a glance Voice activation system
For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis­played, the commands relating to settings are read aloud.
Performing functions using short commands
Functions from the main menu can be per­formed directly by means of short commands, essentially regardless of which menu item is selected, e.g. {Vehicle status}.
List of short command of the voice activation system, refer to page 283.
Help dialog for voice activation system
Accessing help:
{Help}
Other commands for the help dialog:
> {Help with examples}: information about
the current control options and the most important commands relating to them are read aloud.
> {Help with voice activation}: information
about the principle operation of the voice activation system is read aloud.
Via short commands
The CD playback can also be started via a short command.
1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio
output.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
3. {C D drive Track …} e.g. CD track 4.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set whether the system uses the standard dialog or a short version.
In the short version of the voice dialog, the responses from the system are given in abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting.

Example: playing back a CD

Via the main menu
1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio
output.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
3. {C D and multimedia}
The system plays the last media played.
4. {C D}
5. {C D drive}
The CD is played.
6. Press the button on the steering
wheel again in order to select the particular track.
7. {Track …} e.g. CD track 4.
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Adjusting volume

Turn the volume knob during the spoken instruction to select the desired volume.
> The volume remains the same, even if the
> The volume is stored for the remote control
volume of other audio sources is changed.
currently in use.
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Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini­tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa­tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 272, in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.

Ambient conditions

> Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha­sis and speed.
> Always speak the commands in the
language of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the
standard pronunciation of the station name:
{Station …} e.g. National Public Radio
> Keep the doors, windows, glass roof/
panoramic glass roof closed to prevent interference from ambient noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Voice activation system
At a glance
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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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Controls Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip­tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

Remote control

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 each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replace­able battery, refer to page 41.
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, next column.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 260.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Glove compartment, refer to page 124
> Driver's door, refer to page 36
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.

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 will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote control and the corresponding settings. The individual settings are stored for a maxi­mum of four remote controls. They are stored for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Assignment of programmable memory
keys, refer to page 25
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 34
> Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 36
> Automatic call-up of the driver's seat
position, refer to page 53
> Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 72
> Settings for the display on the Control
Display and in the instrument cluster:
> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
page 91
> Date format, refer to page 92
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 95
> Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 95
> Units of measure, refer to page 88
> Show visual warning for Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 97
> Light settings:
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 111
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 111
> Daytime running lights, refer to
page 111
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 112
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, air conditioning and automatic recirculated air control, setting temperature, air volume and distribution, refer to page 116 ff
> Entertainment:
> Setting tone controls, refer to page 167
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer
to page 168

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system functions when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Trunk lid
> Fuel filler flap
> Convertible: glove compartment
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfort Access, via the handles
on the driver's door and the front passenger door
At the same time as locking and unlocking via the remote control:
> Welcome lights, the interior light, and the
courtesy lighting are switched on and off.
> Alarm system, refer to page 38, is armed or
disarmed.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 36.
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: 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 when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside.<
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Convertible: to operate the retractable
hardtop with the remote control, the doors and trunk lid must be closed and the trunk partition must be folded down and engaged on both sides. Refer also to page 44.<
Unlocking
Press the button. The interior lamps, the courtesy lighting of the doors, and the welcome lamps come on.
Setting unlocking characteristics
You can set whether only the driver's door or the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the button is pressed for the first time.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Unlock button"
4. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door only"
Pressing the button once unlocks the driver's door and fuel filler flap. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
5. Press the controller.
Coupe: convenient opening
Press and hold the button. The windows and the glass roof are opened.
Convertible: convenient opening
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to open the retractable hardtop.
Hold the button down. The windows and the retractable hardtop are opened if the doors are closed.
If you continue pressing the button, the windows move up.
Watch during the opening process to ensure that no one is injured. Releasing
the button interrupts the opening process.<
Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
Convertible: convenient closing
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to close the retractable hardtop and the windows.
Press and hold the button. The retractable hardtop and the windows are closed.
Watch during the closing process to ensure that no one is injured. Releasing
the button interrupts the closing process.<
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.
Unlocking the trunk lid
Press the button for about 1 second and then release it.
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
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The trunk lid swings back and up when
opened. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance. To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do not place the remote control in the trunk. A previously locked trunk lid is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the trunk lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Convertible: convenient loading
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to partially raise the open hardtop for more convenient loading of the trunk.
1. Briefly press the button and, within one
second, press again and hold until the retractable hardtop stops in an intermediate position. The trunk lid opens slightly.
2. Open the trunk lid, press the trunk partition
upward and stow the cargo in the trunk.
3. Press down the trunk partition until it
engages on both sides and close the trunk lid.
4. Press the button for a longer period to
fold the retractable hardtop back in.
Calling up the driver's seat position
The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether or not the seat is reset to that position automatically.
When this Personal Profile function is
used, first make sure 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 halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.
Selecting automatic call-up
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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.
Convertible: if hardtop movement via the remote control is interrupted briefly, the movement will be completed more quickly if you keep the corresponding button pressed continuously.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is discharged. Use the remote control on an
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extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to page 32. The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that may have to be changed, refer to page 41.
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: 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
interference, and
> this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
With Comfort Access, you can set how the vehicle is unlocked, refer to page 34.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the integrated 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 trunk lid when the front doors are unlocked or locked, but does not activate the anti-theft system. Depending on the equipment package, the fuel filler flap can be unlocked as needed.

Opening and closing: Using the door lock

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
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You can also set the situations in which the car locks:
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
Automatic locking
> "Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle after a short time if no door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.
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The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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 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 when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside.<
Opening and closing
Controls
Opening from inside
Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button, see arrow, or the button on the remote control for a longer period. The trunk lid will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Coupe: locking or unlocking separately

Trunk lid

In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance before opening the trunk lid.<
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
1 Locking the trunk lid
2 Unlocking the trunk lid
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Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. The trunk 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 trunk lid cannot be opened. This is an advantage when valet park­ing, for example. Locking the glove compart­ment, refer to page 124.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the trunk. The trunk lid is unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may
result.<
Coupe
Convertible
To close the trunk lid, press it down lightly. The lid is closed automatically.<

Alarm system

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is
opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to page 39
> When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> When there has been an interruption of
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
General information
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.
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Door lock with armed alarm system
In some national-market versions, unlocking via the door lock triggers the alarm.
To switch off this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition.
Trunk lid with the alarm system armed
The trunk lid can be opened via the remote control even when the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid is locked and monitored again as soon as it is closed.
Panic mode
You can 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.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 34.
> Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp on inside mirror
Then the indicator lamp flashes continu­ously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and tilt sensor are not active.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5minutes: The vehicle has been tampered with.
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
Coupe
For proper function, the windows and glass sunroof must be closed.
Convertible
The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm system is activated together with the interior motion sensor even if the hardtop is open. The alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unin­tentional alarms.
> The indicator lamp flashes continuously:
The system is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood, or trunk lid are not prop­erly closed, the remaining components are secured.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt sensor and interior motion sensor can be deactivated together, for example in the following situations:
> In car washes
> In stacking garages
> During transport on car-carrying trains,
boats/ships or on a trailer
> When leaving animals in the vehicle
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Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Once the vehicle is locked, press the
button on the remote control again
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse­quently locked again.

Comfort Access

The concept
It is possible to access the vehicle without actu­ating the remote control. It is sufficient to have the remote control with you, for example in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control in the vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following functions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Convenient closing
> Unlocking the trunk lid separately
> Engine starting
Functional requirement
> There are no external sources of interfer-
ence in the vicinity.
> The remote control must be outside the
vehicle to lock it.
> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
> It is only possible to start the engine if the
remote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to the standard remote control
The above functions can be controlled by pressing the remote control buttons or by using Comfort Access.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing windows, the glass roof or retract­able hardtop, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.<
Unlocking
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the button.
Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
To preserve the battery, please make
sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.<
Coupe: convenient closing
Keep pressing the surface, arrow 2, with your finger.
Convertible: window and convertible top operation
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, you can open and close the windows and the convertible top when a remote control is located inside the vehicle.
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Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid. This corresponds to pressing the button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote
control has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's trunk after the trunk lid is closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on radio readiness.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other­wise, the engine will start immediately.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, refer to page 62.
Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 64. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.
Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.
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 lights up and a message
appears on the Control Display: replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort 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 32.
Malfunction
Local radio waves can interfere with the func­tion of Comfort Access, for example when a mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or by when a mobile phone is being charged in the vehicle.
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 lock.
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.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert the new battery with the plus side
facing up.
4. Press the cover on to close.
Dispose of the old battery at a recycling center or at your BMW center.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, watch the windows
while closing them. 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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Coupe: opening, closing
> Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
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.
Convertible: opening, closing
Individually
Jointly
> Press the switch to the resistance point:
All windows open as long as you press the switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
point: All windows open automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
> Pull the switch:
All windows close as long as you pull the switch.
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.
Convenient opening and closing
For information on Convenient opening and closing via the remote control, refer to page 33. For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to locking on page 34.
> Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
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. The rear windows do not close automatically.
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Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc­tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing.
Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window's travel path
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Do not install any accessories that might inter­fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired. Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped with pinch protection. Therefore, watch them closely when closing to avoid personal injury.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch again past the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.

Coupe: glass roof, electric

To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof
while closing it. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
Opening, closing
> Push the switch rearward to the resistance
point: The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.
> Push the switch rearward past the
resistance point: The glass roof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
You can close the glass roof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand.
For Convenient opening and closing using the remote control, refer to 33.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the tilted position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the roof'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 roof would continue closing.<
Tilting
Press the switch.
> The closed glass roof is tilted and the
sliding visor opens slightly.
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point. The roof closes without pinch protection.
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Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be tilted. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work performed by your BMW center.

Convertible: retractable hardtop

The retractable hardtop combines reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation.
The following tips will enhance your driving pleasure in your Convertible:
> It is advisable that you close the retractable
hardtop when you park the vehicle. Not only does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle interior against unanticipated weather dam­age, it also offers theft protection. However, even when the hardtop is closed, valuables should only be stored in the locked trunk.
> Do not attach roof rack systems to the
retractable hardtop, and in particular do not attach magnetic racks.
> Do not attach rack systems to the trunk lid,
and in particular do not attach magnetic racks.
> When the retractable hardtop is operated,
the trunk lid swings back and up. Before operating the retractable hardtop, ensure that there is enough clearance, e.g. when parked in front of a wall.
> If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g.
after driving in the rain, water may drip into the trunk. If necessary, remove items from the trunk beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.
Do not place any objects on the retract-
able hardtop or on the trunk lid; other­wise, they could fall during movements of the retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury. Never move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is in the activated position. Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or closed may result in damage or injury. Do not reach into the mechanism during the opening or closing procedure. Keep children away from the swiveling area of the retractable hardtop.<
The retractable hardtop cannot be moved
at temperatures below +147/–106. A message appears on the Control Display.<
The retractable hardtop can only be
opened and closed when the vehicle is stationary. To avoid causing damage, do not drive off until the hardtop has stopped moving.<
Before opening and closing
> Comply with the safety precautions
described above.
> Ensure that the trunk partition is folded
down and engaged on both sides, refer to page 128; otherwise, it will not be possible to open the retractable hardtop.
> Do not place any objects near or on the
trunk partition, refer to page 128.
> Close the storage compartment on the left
side of the trunk.
> Observe the maximum loading height under
the trunk partition.
> Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.
> The vehicle should be parked on fairly level
ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a lamp.
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Before moving the hardtop, make sure
that there are no objects on or next to the trunk partition, the storage compartment on the left side of the trunk is closed, and the maximum loading height in the trunk has not been exceeded; otherwise, damage may occur.<
Opening and closing
When the vehicle is stationary and at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 62:
If possible, conserve the battery by only
operating the retractable hardtop when the engine is running. Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove all foreign objects from the windshield frame as these could prevent the hardtop from closing properly.<
1 Push button: open the retractable hardtop.
Pull button: close the retractable hardtop.
2 LEDs
The side windows move down when the
switch for hardtop operation is pulled or pushed.<
LEDs
In the following situations, a message appears on the Control Display or an acoustic signal sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:
> While the hardtop is being operated, the left
LED lights up green. It goes out as soon as the top is fully opened or closed.
> If the right-hand LED flashes red when you
release the switch, the opening or closing action has not yet finished.
> If the right LED lights up red when the
switch is pressed, the trunk partition is folded up, the trunk lid is not closed, the vehicle is standing on a strong incline or there is a malfunction. The retractable hard­top cannot be moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling the switch.
A hardtop that is not fully opened or
closed is a safety hazard. Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce­dure several times in close succession as this could damage the mechanism.<
If the hardtop is not fully opened or
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened and the windows cannot be moved.<
Convenient opening and closing using the remote control
Refer to pages 34.
Wind deflector
The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the hardtop is open and provides an even more comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.
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Installation
The wind deflector is stored in a protective cover in the trunk. Brief instructions for opera­tion can be found on the protective cover.
1. Remove the wind deflector from the
protective cover and unfold it, arrows 1.
2. Press together the top and bottom parts of
the wind deflector until the catch engages, arrow 2.
5. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of
arrow 5 as far as the first stop to insert the right fastening pin into the holders.
6. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of
arrow 6 as far as the symbol to insert the left fastening pin into the holders.
7. Fold up the top section of the wind
deflector.
With the wind deflector installed: do not recline the front-seat backrests too far if
the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this would damage the wind deflector.<
Only turn the rotary handle within the range between the two symbols; other-
wise, the cable system inside the wind deflector could be damaged.<
Removing the wind deflector
Proceed in the reverse order as used for installation.
Protective caps are provided in the vehicle for the holders of the wind deflector.
Folding
3. Push the fastening pin, arrow 3, into the
opening provided on the right side of the vehicle until it snaps into place. Remove the protective caps beforehand, if necessary.
4. Push the fastening pin, arrow 4, into the
opening provided on the left side of the vehicle until it snaps into place.
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Slide the red release lever towards the middle of the wind deflector and push the two halves apart.
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Loading function
Cargo can still be loaded on the rear seat of the vehicle even if the wind deflector has been installed.
1. Lower all windows.
2. Fold down the top section of the wind
deflector, arrow 1.
3. Turn the rotary handle to position ,
arrow 2.
Opening and closing
Controls
Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward and rest them against the front seats, arrow 3.
To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag holders, you can fold the rear backrest down, refer to page 128.
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Adjustments

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. As a result, some equip­ment described may not be available in a partic­ular vehicle, for example due to the options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

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 58.
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 should 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 dashboard; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag deploys. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean
against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise, serious injuries can result if the airbag deploys.<
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 107.
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.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 51.
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.
Your vehicle has four seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
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. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag­ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it sits as snugly as possible against the lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other­wise, the belt could slide over your hips and
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injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal collision. 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 54.

Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the 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 51, and on damaged safety belts on page 54.
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 back­rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Angle
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page 49 to ensure the best possible personal 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.
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Thigh support
Pull the lever and move the thigh support forward or back.
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Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 49 to ensure the best possible
personal protection.<
1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Angle
The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature: press the
switch at the front or rear, respectively.
> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lateral-support pads.
Press the front or rear end of the switch. Backrest width decreases or increases accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment from outside/
4 Backrest
5 Convertible: head restraints
Coupe: the head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
behind
Lumbar support
To move the front seats forward or backward from outside or from one of the rear seats: with the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end 2 of the switch.
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
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Head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.<
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front active head restraints
In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers
that could impair the function of the active head restraint. Do not hang any items, e.g. clothes hangers, directly on the head restraints. Attach only BMW approved accessories to the seat or head restraint. Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will not be ensured and its full potential in reducing the risk of injury in the event of a rear collision may not be realized. In the event of faults, immobilization, or after the active head restraints have been triggered, have the testing, repair, or disassembly per­fo rme d only b y yo ur B MW ce nte r or a wo rksh op that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
For technical reasons, the head restraint
cannot be removed.<
Coupe: front seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: pull up.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Convertible: front seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: press the button upward.
> To lower: press the button downward.
Adjusting the distance to the back of the head
> Forward: pull up.
> Back: press the button and push the head
cushion toward the rear.
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Do not insert objects behind the head cushion; otherwise, the head restraint
may not function properly.<
Coupe: rear seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat
backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out.
1. Pull the lever and swing the backrest
forward.
2. Push the seat forward.
Previous position
Push the seat backward and swing the backrest back.
When pushing the seat into its rearmost
position, make sure that no one is injured and that no objects are damaged. Before driving off, engage both seats and backrests so that they are locked in place. Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected movement.<
Seat with electrical longitudinal adjustment
Coupe

Entering the rear seats

Convertible
Coupe: seat with manual longitudinal adjustment
appears on the Control Display.
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory function for the longitudinal adjustment and backrest angle.
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Seat backrest warning lamp: Lights up when a seat backrest is not engaged. In addition, a message
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Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory function for the longitudinal adjustment and backrest angle.
1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat automatically stops in its previous position, and fold the backrest back. If you release the switch before the previous seat position is reached, the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make
sure no one is injured and no objects are damaged. Before driving off, engage both seats and backrests so that they are locked in place. Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected movement.<

Seat heating

Seat and mirror memory

You can store and call up two different combi­nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror positions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 62.
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 button 1 or 2:
the LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi­tions are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Press the button once per temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off: Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs stay lit.
Call-up
Do not call up the memory while you are driving; otherwise, unexpected seat
movement could result in an accident.<
Comfort function
1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 62.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.
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Safety feature
1. Close the driver's door and switch the
ignition on or off, refer to page 62.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and keep it pressed 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 49 to ensure the best possible
personal 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.
"Fasten safety belts" reminder for driver's and front passenger seat
The indicator lamps light up and an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a message appears on the Control Dis­play. 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 safety belt is not fastened, if 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 or child restraint systems, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out only at your BMW center. Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guar­anteed.<
Coupe: belt hand-over
The concept
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 49.
Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
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The belt hand-over makes it easier for you to fasten your safety belt. When you close the door and switch on radio readiness or the igni­tion, the belt hand-over extends automatically and presents the in a position that is convenient for fastening it around you. After you have fas­tened your safety belt, the belt hand-over retracts to its original position.
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Even if you have not yet fastened your safety
belt, the belt hand-over will retract if you:
> Wait for more than approx. one minute
> Open the corresponding door
> Start driving.
Closing the respective door reactivates the belt hand-over if the ignition or radio readiness is on.
Front passenger seat
The belt hand-over will extend only if the seat is occupied and after the front passenger door is closed.
Pinch protection system
If the belt hand-over encounters resistance on moving in or out, it moves back slightly in the opposite direction and stops in this position. To reactivate the belt hand-over: open and close the door or switch the ignition off and on.
Although there is a pinch protection sys-
tem, always check that the maneuvering area of the belt hand-over is clear. Otherwise it cannot be ensured that the system will stop moving in certain extreme situations.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind
Adjustments
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 to the
automatic curb monitor
3 Folding mirrors in and out
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use. The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
Controls
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out
By pressing button 3, you can fold the mirrors in and out at driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph or 20 km/h. This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their cor­rect positions. Mirrors that have been folded in will fold out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph or 40 km/h.
Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors manually or
with button 3 to prevent them from being dam­aged, depending on the width of the vehicle.<
Automatic heating
Depending on the outside temperature, both exterior mirrors are heated automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
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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. Shift into reverse or move the selector lever
into the R position. 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, e.g. a curb, when backing into a parking space.
Deactivating
Push the switch to the position for the passen­ger side mirror, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature
The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of an accident due to unexpected movement.<
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head­lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
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3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Steering wheel heating
Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up when the steering wheel heating is switched on.
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Controls Transporting children safely

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. As a result, some equip­ment described may not be available in a partic­ular vehicle, for example due to the options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

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.<
Children should always sit in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
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.
Children in the front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas­senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 107.

Convertible: key switch for passenger belt

The passenger safety belt can be locked with a key switch so that it is prevented from being pulled out.
The key switch is situated on the side surface of the passenger-side dashboard.
Locking the passenger belt
Lock the passenger belt to install a child restraint system.
Insert key and push in.
Keep key pushed in and turn it until reaching the stop at the position. Pull key out at this stop.
After removing the key, make sure that the switch is in the position; otherwise,
the locking action on the safety belt is not guaranteed.<
Unlocking the passenger belt
If no child restraint system is fastened to the front passenger seat, unlock the passenger belt; otherwise, the freedom of movement of the upper body is limited.
Insert key and push in.
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Keep key pushed in and turn it until reaching the stop at the position. Pull key out at this stop.
Make sure that the passenger belt is unlocked; otherwise, the front passenger
may become trapped by the safety belt.<

Installing child restraint systems

Observe the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when 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 seat
After installing a child restraint system on
the front passenger 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 position
Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
Backrest width
The backrest width of the front passenger
seat must be at its widest possible set­ting. Do not change the setting after installing the child seat; otherwise, the child seat's stabil­ity on the front passenger seat is limited.<
1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest
setting, refer to page 50.
2. Install the child seat.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger 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.
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.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

LATCH: lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
To install and use the LATCH child
restraint system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by the manufac­turer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
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Mounts for lower LATCH anchors
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.
The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors
are correctly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting firmly against the backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Installing LATCH child restraint systems
1 Installing child restraint system, refer to the
system operating instructions.
2 Make sure that both LATCH anchors are
correctly locked in position.
Coupe
Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise,
the anchors could be damaged.<
For child restraint systems with tether straps there are two additional anchors, see arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
Coupe
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other­wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<
Child restraint system with tether strap
Convertible
For Canadian Customers Only.
The following statement is required by Transport Canada.
This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready tether anchorages. As such neither a child restraint system, nor a booster cushion, requir­ing the use of a tether strap can be properly secured in the vehicle.
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1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Hook for upper retaining strap
4 Anchor
5 Rear window shelf
6 Seat backrest
7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint
system
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If necessary, fold the anchors upward before use.
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint holders.
3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to
the anchor.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap taut.
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Driving

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip­tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.
> Radio readiness is switched on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism.
> The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

Start/Stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off.
Manual transmission: if you press the
Start/Stop button and depress the clutch, the engine starts. Automatic transmission and Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: when you press the Start/Stop button and depress the brake pedal, the engine starts.<
Comfort Access
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock under special circumstances, refer to page 40.
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause
damage.<
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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:
> When the remote control is removed from
> In cars with Comfort Access, by touching
the ignition lock
the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 40
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Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.
When the engine is off, please switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electrical consumers in order to preserve the battery.<
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Controls
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as displays in the instrument cluster go out.

Starting the engine

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause loss of consciousness 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 neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift into neutral.
3. 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
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine starts independent of the current transmission position.
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Switching off the engine

When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from starting the engine, for example.<
When parking, apply the parking brake
forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll. On steep uphill and downhill inclines, also secure the vehicle by turning the wheels toward the curb, for example.<
Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock, refer to page 62.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the
selector lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock, refer to page 62.

Parking brake

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre­vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Also follow the instructions on page 64, under Switching off the engine.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The parking brake is still
applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
Releasing
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch
1. With the car at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button. If the transmission is shifted into N when the engine is switched off, you will be notified visually and acoustically of this fact.
2. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
3. Remove remote control from the ignition
lock, refer to page 62. The transmission is automatically shifted into transmission position P.
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Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con­tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force on the parking brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to swerve.<
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do
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To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the parking brake 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 park­ing brake is applied.<

Manual transmission

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.<
Reverse gear
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 66.
Vehicle parking
To prevent the vehicle from rolling,
always select position P and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
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. Removing the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 62.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is displayed and, in manual mode, the engaged gear, e.g. M4.
Changing selector lever positions
> With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P.
> 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.<
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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, see arrow.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
You can select this in a car wash, for example. 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.
Kickdown
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Shifting gears via the selector lever
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear.
The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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 gear selected is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed again by the gear actually in use.
Changing gears using shifting paddles on steering wheel
The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly since both hands can remain on the steering wheel.
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> When you use the shift paddles on the
steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode.
> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using
the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear
plane, manual mode remains active.<
> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift
paddle +.
> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift
paddle –.
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 gear selected is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed again by the gear actually in use.
Overriding selector lever lock
If the selector lever will not move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed, and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
3. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
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4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 266, press the red lever and with the button pressed, simultaneously move the selector lever to the desired position.
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7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch

The concept
The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch is an automated manual trans­mission with two clutches and secondary gear sets in which the clutching and shifting is handled by an electrohydraulic system. With the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch, the gears are shifted without an interruption in driving power.
You operate the 7-gear Sport automatic trans­mission with double clutch using the selector lever and two shift paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
> Either manual or automatic mode: sequen-
tial mode or drive mode
> Automatic downshifting and protection
against incorrect gear selection, even in sequential mode
> Acceleration assistant, Launch Control,
refer to page 71
> Automatic intermediate throttle application
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System limitations
The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch has an overheating protection that protects the clutch from extreme loads.
The indicator lamp lights up in yellow if the transmission becomes too warm.
Avoid high engine loads and frequent accelerations from zero. If the transmission is overheated, the indicator lamp lights up in red and the power flow to the motor is interrupted. It is only possible to continue driving once the transmission has cooled down.
Avoid frequent powerful accelerations from zero and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by pressing lightly on the accelerator while letting the clutch slip, as this may cause the transmis­sion to overheat.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
Shifting into N, D, R
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, overcoming a resistance point if necessary. When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously press the button 1.
The engaged selector lever position is also displayed on the selector lever.
When you release the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Shifting into P
Press the button P.
The selector lever position and the engaged gear are displayed, e.g. M4.
Engaging selector lever positions
> The selector lever can be moved out of
position P only with the engine running: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the desired shift will not be executed: shiftlock.
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P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
door, do not have your safety belt fastened, and subsequently actuate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the automatic transmission selector lever is in the park position. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.<
The transmission is shifted into P if, with the engine running, you open the driver's
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The transmission is shifted into P as soon
as you switch off the engine, unless the transmission is in N and the remote control is in the ignition lock, refer to page 263. As soon as you remove the remote control from the ignition lock, then the transmission is shifted into P.<
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.
After the engine is switched off, the trans-
mission remains in N if you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. You can use this function at a car wash, for example, refer to page 263.<
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically.
Kickdown
For sudden acceleration maneuvers such as passing, depress the accelerator past the resistance point. This provides maximum acceleration.
Sport program and manual operation M/S
The engaged gear, e.g. S1, is displayed in the instrument cluster.
When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In the following situations, the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch does the thinking for you:
> 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 could cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system.
> At a stop, the transmission is automatically
shifted down to the first gear.
> Shortly before the speed falls below a gear-
dependent minimum speed, the transmis­sion automatically downshifts without your intervention.
Quick downshifting: even in sequential mode, you can skip over several gears in order to achieve an optimum acceleration. To do so, depress the accelerator past the resistance point.
To return to automatic mode, push the selector lever to the right.
Gear shifting
Upshift or downshift using the selector lever or the shift paddles. You do not need to lift your foot off the accelerator when doing so.
Push selector lever toward the left from the selector lever position D, the Sport program is activated. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.
Using the selector lever
> To upshift, pull the selector lever toward the
rear.
> To downshift, push it toward the front.
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Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel
You can also shift manually using two shift pad­dles on the steering wheel. The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly since both hands can remain on the steering wheel.
> When you use the shift paddles on the
steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode.
> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using
the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode if the selector lever is in position D.
> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift
paddle +.
> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift
paddle –.
Driving dynamics control
The driving dynamics control permits you, at the push of a button, to have your BMW react in an even more sporty fashion when driving:
> Optimal use is made of the engine's speed
range.
> Gear changes occur more quickly.
> The engine reacts more spontaneously to
accelerator pedal movements.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up and SPORT appears in the info display.
Deactivating the system
> Press the SPORT button again.
> Switch off the engine.
The LED in the button goes out and SPORT disappears from the info display.
Manually unlocking parking lock
In the event of a power supply interrup-
tion such as a discharged or discon­nected battery or an electrical malfunction, the parking lock must be manually unlocked; other­wise, the rear wheels are immobilized and the vehicle cannot be towed.<
Only unlock the parking lock manually for tow­ing and make sure to set the parking brake forcefully beforehand so that the vehicle cannot roll. Lock the parking lock again after the vehicle is parked.
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Releasing
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 allen wrench from the tool kit,
refer to page 266, rotate the cover until it reaches the stop, arrow 1, and remove, arrow 2.
6. Remove allen wrench from the opening.
After parking the vehicle, lock the parking lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger
that the vehicle will roll.<
Locking
1. Press the button, see arrow.
The parking lock is locked again.
2. Replace cover again.
3. Clip the selector lever sleeve back into
place.
4. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Jump starting and towing, starting on page 275.
4. Insert allen wrench into the opening,
arrow 1.
5. Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the
stop, arrow 2. The parking lock is unlocked.
Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo­site direction; otherwise, you may
damage the mechanism.<
Launch Control
Launch Control enables an optimum accelera­tion when starting off on a road surface with good traction.
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth­erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
cle will lead to premature component wear.<
Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after driving continuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km.
1. With the engine running, step on the brake
with your left foot.
2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),
refer to page 98.
3. Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to
page 70.
4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the
manual mode and select 1
st
gear.
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5. With your right foot, push the accelerator
pedal past the resistance point. The engine speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal floored.
7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during the break-in phase, refer to page 136.
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC activated whenever possible.<

Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

Signaling a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to signal 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.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Wiper system

wiper blades and wiper motor may occur.<
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signal
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.<
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may experience accelerated wear or damage.<
Do not switch on the wipers if they immo­bilized by ice; otherwise, damage to the
Do not use the wipers when the window glass is dry; otherwise, the wiper blades
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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
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter­mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
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 rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3. 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.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 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.<
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Windshield washer nozzles
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati­cally heated with the engine running or the ignition switched on.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition sources and only store it in the closed original container that is kept out of reach of children; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury. Comply with the instructions on the container.<
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent.
Washer fluid filler neck
Only add washer fluid after allowing the
engine to cool and close the cover com­pletely in order to prevent the washer fluid from contacting hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills or leaks constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
Fill with a mixture of window cleaner concen­trate, tap water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
Do not fill with undiluted window cleaner concentrate or with pure water since these can result in damage to the wiper system.
Do not mix window cleaner concentrates from different manufacturers since this may clog the washer nozzles.

Cruise control

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 at
constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is activated. The system is deactivated when you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
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One lever for all functions
1 Storing and maintaining speed or
accelerating
2 Storing and maintaining speed or
decelerating
3 Deactivating cruise control
4 Resuming a previously stored speed
Maintaining current speed
Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main­tained. It is displayed on 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:
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.
Decreasing 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 unti l the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Deactivating cruise control
Briefly press the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deactivated:
> When the brakes are applied.
> When the manual transmission is shifted
very slowly or shifted into neutral.
> When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved into the neutral position.
> When the selector lever of the sport auto-
matic transmission with double clutch is moved into the neutral position.
> When DTC is activated or DSC is
deactivated.
> When DSC or ABS is intervening.
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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 lights up when cruise control is deactivated due to
control intervention by the DSC, for example. A message appears on the Control Display.
Resuming a previously stored speed
Press the button, arrow 4. The last 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 neutral.
> In cars with automatic transmission: when
you engage selector lever position N.
> In cars with Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch: 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 93.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up. A mes­sage appears on the Control Dis-
play.The cruise control is malfunc­tioning. You can continue your journey. Have the system checked.

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 trans-
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mission 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 81.
Braking sensation
> If you step on the brake pedal while the sys-
tem is braking, pedal sensation will be slightly different from the usual.
> Possible noises during automatic braking
are normal.
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti­vated. The system is deactivated when you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.
Range of applications
The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, 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 situations could result that pose the risk of accidents.<
One lever for all functions
1 Store and increase desired speed
2 Store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system, refer to page 79
4 Resume stored desired speed and
distance, refer to page 79
5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 78
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Storing current speed
Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or pull the lever, arrow 2, at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
The car's current speed is stored. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instru­ment cluster.
Increasing desired speed
Press or briefly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is displayed.
> Each time the lever is briefly pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is briefly pressed
beyond the resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the maximum speed of 110mph or 180km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
Decreasing desired speed
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed.
The other functions work analogously to those described under Increasing desired speed.
Selecting distance
> Press downward:
Increase distance.
> Press upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4 This is always the preset dis­tance when you use the system for the first time after starting the engine.
Use good judgment to select the appro-
priate following distance given road conditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, an accident risk could result.<
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Deactivating cruise control
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deactivated:
> When the brakes are applied.
> When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation.
> When the manual transmission is shifted
very slowly or shifted into neutral.
> When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved into the neutral position.
> When the selector lever of the sport auto-
matic transmission with double clutch is moved into the neutral position.
> When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.
> When Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
deactivated.
> When DSC or ABS is intervening.
> When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer 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 80.
> When the parking brake is engaged.
When the system is deactivated, you must brake the vehicle yourself and/or
maneuver as necessary; otherwise, there is a risk of accidents.<
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up when Active Cruise Control has been
automatically deactivated, for example due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h or a DSC intervention. A message appears on the Control Display.
Resuming stored desired speed and distance
Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed and distance are regained 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 neutral.
> In cars with automatic transmission: when
you engage selector lever position N.
> In cars with Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch: when you engage selector lever position N.
> When the ignition is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
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
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3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the system is activated.
4 Selected desired speed is temporarily
displayed
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 93.<
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 briefly pressing or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not possible to resume a stored speed.
Radar sensor
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.
The system cannot be activated if the sensor is incorrectly aligned.
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: NF3 ACC2SCU 003YK04001 0000
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
interference, and
> this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Malfunction
Have the system checked.
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The warning lamp lights up. A mes­sage appears on the Control Dis­play.Active Cruise Control failed.
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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, for example at a traffic light or when approaching 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. The system may also 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
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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Controls

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip­tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

1 Knob in the instrument cluster
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 90.
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 the 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 taken out of the ignition lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Knob in the instrument cluster
> To reset the trip odometer while the ignition
is switched on
> To display the time, outside temperature
and odometer briefly while the ignition is switched off
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 88.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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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.

Engine oil temperature

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.1 US gal/ 61 liters.
You can find information on refueling on page 233.
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, a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer. Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/ 50 km, the message remains in the Control Display.
With a dynamic driving style, e.g. rapid corner­ing, engine functions are not always assured.
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.<
When the engine is at normal operating temper­ature, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 300 7/
1506.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a message appears on the Control Display.
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Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever.
The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> No information
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Units of measure on page 88.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
With the trip computer, refer to page 86, you can have the average speed for another trip displayed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever for approx. 2seconds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.
You can have the average consumption for another trip displayed, refer to Displays on the Control Display below.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal/high beam lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini­mum exhaust emissions.
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.
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.<
Displays on the Control Display
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer".
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Displaying "Onboard info":
> Cruising range
> Distance from destination
> Estimated time of arrival if a destination has
been entered in the navigation system.
Displaying "Trip computer":
Resetting the trip computer
You can reset all values:
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
> Departure time
> Trip duration
> Trip distance
Both displays show:
> The average speed and
> the average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and speed
You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption:
1. Select the respective menu entry.
2. Press the controller to confirm your
selection.
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Settings and information

Operating principle
Controls overview
Controls
1 Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
2 Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set
values
> Calling up computer information 85
3 When the lights are on: instrument lighting
brightness 114
4 Calling up Check Control 92
5 Checking oil level 256
6 Setting the time 90
7 Setting the date 92
8 Viewing service requirement display 88
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.
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Units of measure

You can change the units for fuel consumption, route/distance, temperature and pressure.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

Service requirements

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 62.
2. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro­priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "SERVICE­INFO".
3. Press button 2.
4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
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 dealership Service Advisor.<
For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.
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Possible displays
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Controls
1 Button for selecting functions
2 Service requirements
3 Engine oil
4 Roadworthiness test
5 Front brake pads
6 Rear brake pads
7 Brake fluid
The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the next service appointment is shown first.
More information
Detailed information on service requirements
You can call up additional information on the maintenance regimen on the Control Display.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed.
You can request more detailed information on every entry:
Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left.
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Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally mandated inspection is approaching.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering deadlines for legally required inspections
Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 92; otherwise, the effec­tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
10. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left.
More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 260.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your BMW center prior to a service due date.
You can check when your BMW center was notified.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
3. "Options"
4. "Last Service Request"

Clock

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 32.
Setting the time
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6. "Date:"
7. Create the settings.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
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In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Setting the time format below.
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1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro­priate 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 to confirm the entry.
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
7. Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Via iDrive
1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
Controls overview
Controls
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed, and then press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed, and then press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The time format is stored.
2. "Settings"
Setting time zone
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time zone:"
4. Select desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
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Date

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 32.
Setting the date
In the instrument cluster
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below.
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever 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 to confirm the entry.
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.
6. Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.

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 and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circum­stances, an acoustic signal as well as text messages at the top of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
Via iDrive
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and press the controller.
5. Create the necessary settings for the
month and year.
The date is stored.
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Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. These Check Control messages can be viewed again later, refer to page 93.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Supplemental text messages
You can call up more information on the Control Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control.
Controls overview
Controls
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on the turn signal/high beam lever.
> Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and remain visible until the malfunction has been rectified. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively. These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this, they are displayed again automatically.
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
> Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
The text of urgent messages is displayed automatically.
To exit the display: Select "OK" and press the Controller.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, you can select from among the following functions in the supplementary text messages.
> "Service request"
Contact your BMW center.
> "Roadside Assistance"
Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.
Displaying stored Check Control messages
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1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".
2. Press button 2.
If there are no Check Control messages, then "CHECK OK" is displayed. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp lights up. It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside temperature and the time.
Via iDrive
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Check Control"
Displaying, setting or changing the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Applying your current speed as the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Select the text message.

Speed limit

You can enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or 5 km/h.
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Controls
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.

Settings on the Control Display

Language on the Control Display
Setting the language
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
Setting the voice dialog
Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the desired dialog.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Brightness of the Control Display
The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
5. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be clearly visible.
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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. For this reason, descrip­tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle, for example due to the special options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.

Park Distance Control PDC

The concept
The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object in front of or behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in either bumper.
These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/ 2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm from the front sensors and rear corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from 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 high speed; oth­erwise, physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Switching on automatically
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated after approx. one second when you shift into reverse or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Switching off automatically
After approx. 50 ft/50 m of driving or above approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out.
Switching on manually
When parking in the forward direction, the sen­sors must be switched on manually to enable them to signal an approach to an object in front of or behind the vehicle.
Press the button; the LED lights up.
Switching off manually
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Signal tones
When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. For exam­ple, if an object is detected behind the vehicle, the signal tone sounds from the rear. 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.
An interval tone is interrupted after approx. 3seconds
> If you remain in front of an object that has
been detected by only one of the corner sensors
> If you are driving parallel to a wall.
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Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up. A mes­sage appears on the Control Display. 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 1 ft/30 cm.
Manual operation
The LED above the button also flashes.
PDC with visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object is shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Dis­play before a signal tone sounds. The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
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 hitches, thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs, can disappear again from the detection area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.<

Driving stability control 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 138.
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short­est 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 full braking application.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel­erate. The system 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 within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi­vidual wheels.
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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, as this could result in an accident.<
Deactivating DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up and DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed.
In the same way as with a differential interlock, even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are still performed to enhance drive output if the drive wheels experience a significant loss of traction.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button again; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: the DSC controls the driving and braking forces.
If the indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC have failed.
The indicator lamp lights up and DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster: DSC is deactivated.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
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 reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces­sary 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
Press the button; the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up and TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the driving and braking forces.
If the indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
DTC have failed.
The indicator lamp lights up and TRAC­TION is displayed in the instrument cluster: DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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xDrive
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.
Hill Descent Control HDC
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls 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 is available for activation at vehicle speeds below 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
You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range of between approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and 20 mph/25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control.
Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED lights up. When the vehicle is being braked automatically, the LED flashes.
Deactivating HDC
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
HDC is automatically deactivated at speeds over approx. 40 mph or 60 km/h.
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.
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 To increase speed
2 To decrease speed
1 Display for target speed
2 HDC display
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.
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