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Owner's Manual
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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.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW Group
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© 2009 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/09 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic­ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 180.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
18 Opening and closing 33 Adjustments 42 Transporting children safely 46 Driving 61 Controls overview 69 Technology for driving comfort and
safety
79 Lamps 84 Climate 91 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
106 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
114 Refueling 119 Wheels and tires 136 Under the hood 141 Maintenance 143 Care 147 Replacing components 155 Giving and receiving assistance 160 Indicator and warning lamps
Reference
174 Technical data 180 Everything from A to Z
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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

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

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be 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 informa-
tion.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-spe­cific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet avail­able at the time of printing.
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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The individual vehicle

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

Editorial notice

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

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and powerful electron­ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per­formed only by your BMW center or at a work­shop that works according to BMW repair pro­cedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out prop­erly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso­ries not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi­cle, its operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of 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,
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including components found in the interior fur-
nishings 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
Notes
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 homologation 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 homologation 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.

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.
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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
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Can­ada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca
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At a glance

At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's
operating environment. The section will also
assist you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.
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Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Cockpit
1
2
3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out*39
4 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
Safety switch for electric rear windows 29
Opening and closing windows 28
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39
10
5
6
Parking lamps 79
Low beams 79
Automatic headlamp control Adaptive light control*81
*
High-beam assistant
Fog lamps 82
81
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79
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Turn signals 50
High beams, headlamp flasher 81
High-beam assistant
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81
12 Buttons on the steering wheel
Telephone*:
Accepting and ending a call; dial­ing
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the selected phone number; redialing if no phone number is selected
Roadside parking lamps
Computer 63
Settings and information about the vehicle 64
8 Instrument cluster 12
9
10
11 Ignition lock 46
Windshield wipers 51
Rain sensor*52
Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper 52
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 46
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81
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14 Horn, entire surface
15 Adjusting the steering wheel 40
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17 Releasing the hood 136
18 Opening the tailgate/trunk lid 23
Volume
Changing the radio station Interrupting a traffic bulletin Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list
Next entertainment source
Recirculated-air mode 88
*
Steering wheel heating
*
Cruise control
Active cruise control
53
41
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Instrument cluster

Cockpit
1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for active cruise control
5 Tachometer 61
6 Engine oil temperature
Energy Control
7 Display for
> Clock 61
> Outside temperature 61
> Indicator and warning lamps 67
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62
*
62
8 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission
> Computer 63
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55
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 65
> Odometer and trip odometer 61
> High-beam assistant
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure
Monitor
> Checking engine oil level
> Settings and information 64
> There is a Check Control
message 67
9 Fuel gauge 62
10 Resetting the trip odometer 61
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74
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81
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137
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48
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72
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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.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 160.
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Around the center console: controls and displays

Cockpit
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1 Microphone for telephone* in hands-free
mode
2 SOS: initiating an Emergency Request
call
*
155
3 Reading lamps 83
4 Glass roof/panorama glass roof
5 Interior lamps 83
6 Passenger airbag status lamp
7 Hazard warning flashers
8 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 70
9 Central locking system 22
10 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
11 Air conditioner or automatic climate con-
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trol
Air distribution for air conditioner 85
Air distribution to the
*
windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
*
area
87
87
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30
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78
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Defrosting windows*89
Rear window defroster 86, 89
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Heated seats
Park Distance Control PDC
Sedan: Roller sun blind
Hill Descent Control HDC
37
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69
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94
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Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow rate
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88
Cooling function 89
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC
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and recirculated-air
mode 88
Recirculated-air mode 85
Maximum cooling*87
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ALL program
Air volume 85, 88
88
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87
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Controls

Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information for complete control of your vehicle.
All features and accessories that are useful for
driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience, are described here.
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Opening and closing

Remote control

Each remote control contains a rechargeable
Opening and closing
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 replaceable battery, refer to page 28.
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 141.
, the remote control contains a
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 use.
is in
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Glove compartment, refer to page 94
> Driver's door, refer to page 21
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 22
> Automatic call-up
tion, refer to page 37
> Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 51
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of the driver's seat posi-
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> Settings for the display in the instrument
cluster:
> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
page 64
> Date format, refer to page 64
> Units of measure, refer to page 64
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 79
> Daytime running lights, refer to page 80
> High-beam assistant, refer to page 81
> Automatic climate control
gram, cooling function and automatic recir­culated-air control activated/deactivated, temperature, air volume and distribution, refer to page 87 ff
> Entertainment:
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
*
: AUTO pro-

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/tailgate
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
> In cars with Comfort Access*, via the han-
dles on the driver's and front passenger doors
In addition, if the remote control is used, the interior lamps and the door's courtesy lamps are also switched on or off. The alarm system is also armed or disarmed. For further details of the alarm system, refer to page 25.
*
*
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 22.
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.<
Unlocking
Press the button. The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* 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.
For operating principle, refer to page 64.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
*
3. Press button 2.
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4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to select:
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>
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
>
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Convenient opening
Hold the button down. The windows and the glass roof*/panorama
*
glass roof
are opened.
Locking
Press the button.
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 cargo area. 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.<
Sports Wagon: Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The tailgate 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 cargo area. A previously locked tailgate is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the tail­gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals.
For operating principle, refer to page 64.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
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.
Sedan: Unlocking the trunk lid
Press the button for approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
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3. Press button 2.
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4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display.
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.
>
The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal unlocking/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
*
sounds during
Access
*
contains a battery that may have to be
changed, refer to page 28.
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 inter-
ference, 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.<

Opening and closing: Using the door lock

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.
In vehicles without an alarm system
*
fort Access unlocked and locked using the integrated key in the door lock.
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 extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to page 18. The remote control for Comfort
, only the driver's door can be
*
or Com-
You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 19.
In vehicles without an alarm system
*
Comfort Access
can be locked via the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and the trunk lid at once:
, only the driver's door
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1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle
using the button for the central locking sys­tem in the interior, refer to page 22.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas-
senger door, refer to page 23.
3. Lock the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door using the inte-
grated key in the door lock, or
> press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from the outside.
Convenient operation
If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system or Comfort Access*, you can also operate the
Opening and closing
windows and the glass roof
*
via the door lock.
roof
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to ensure that no one is injured. Releasing
the key stops the operation.<
*
/panorama glass
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.
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car locks:
For operating principle, refer to page 64.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
*
3. Press button 2.
4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

Opening and closing: From inside

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the trunk lid/tailgate, but does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
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5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to select:
>
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
>
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle after some time if
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no door has been opened, or as soon as
you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains unlocked.
7. Press button 2.
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.<

Trunk lid/tailgate

In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance before opening the trunk lid/tailgate.<
Opening from inside
Press the button: the trunk lid/tailgate opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Sedan
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.
In the event of a malfunction, please con­tact your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.<
Sports Wagon
Press the button, see arrow, or the button on the remote control for a longer period. The tail-
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gate will open slightly. It can now be swung
upwards.
When the button on the roller cover is pressed, refer to page 99, the roller cover
is raised. Before closing the tailgate, press the roller cover downward until it engages.<
Opening manually
Sports Wagon
In the event of an electrical malfunction:
1. From the cargo area, swing the cover on the
tailgate upward.
Locking or unlocking separately
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
1 Locking the trunk lid
2 Unlocking the trunk lid
Opening and closing
2. Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is
unlocked.
3. Open the tailgate and close the cover again.
The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed shut.
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 95.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the trunk lid/tailgate make it easier to pull down.
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Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid/tailgate is clear; otherwise, inju-
ries may result.<
Sedan
Sports Wagon
Sports Wagon: opening and closing the rear window
Small items can be loaded and unloaded quickly when the rear window is opened sepa­rately.
When the button on the roller cover is pressed, refer to page 99, the roller cover
is raised. Before closing the rear window, press the roller cover downward until it engages.<
Press the window shut to close it.
Make sure that the corners of any pointed
or sharp-edged cargo are padded if they could bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion; otherwise, the heating ele­ments of the rear window could be damaged.<

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the trunk lid/tail-
gate is opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to page 26
> 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
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.
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate even when the alarm system is armed, by pressing the button on the remote control, refer to page 20. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as you close it.
Press the button: the rear window opens slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
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.
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Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 19.
> Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
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> The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood, trunk lid/tailgate or rear win­dow are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.
> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre­vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In duplex garages
> During transport on car-carrying trains,
boats/ships or on a trailer
> When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
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*

Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi­cle without needing to hold the remote control in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corre­sponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func­tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately
> Engine starting
> Convenient closing
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func­tion properly, the windows and glass roof must
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be completely closed
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.
Functional requirement
> The vehicle or the trunk lid/tailgate can only
be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
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> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control cur­rently in use is inside the vehicle.
Convenient closing
For Convenient closing, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2.
Comparison to the standard remote control
In general, there is no difference between using Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions men­tioned above. You should therefore first famil­iarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18.
Special features regarding the use of Comfort Access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing windows or the glass roof/pan­orama glass roof, 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, 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.<
Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately
Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid/ tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo area after the trunk lid/ tailgate or rear window is closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and
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an acoustic signal
sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 46.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch;
otherwise, the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni­tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, refer to page 46.
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 47. To sw itch th e eng in e of f w he n th e s ele ct or le ve r is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.
Malfunction
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition lock.
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Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning.
Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition 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.
Opening and closing
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on: replace the battery
in the remote control.

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.<
Opening, closing
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 18.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
4. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collec­tion point or to your BMW center.<
> 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.
There are separate switches in the rear seat armrests.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni­tion is switched off, you can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Convenient operation
For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 19 or 22. For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on page 20.
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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.
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the window's travel path 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. Do not install any accessories that might inter­fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
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 resi stance 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.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil­dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.
Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear; otherwise, unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<

Sedan: 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.<
Raising
Press the switch.
> The closed glass roof is raised and the slid-
ing visor opens slightly.
> The open glass roof automatically travels
into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Opening, closing
> Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.
> Press the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point. The glass 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 information on Convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 19 or 22.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni­tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof
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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 raised 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.<
Opening and closing
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point. The roof closes without pinch protection.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
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5. Insert the Allen wrench
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147, into the opening provided. Move the glass roof in the desired direction.
supplied with the
Closing manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass roof manually:
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147.
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6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.

Sports Wagon: Panorama glass roof*

To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the panorama glass roof and keep
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it in your field of vision until it is shut.
Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
Opening and closing the roof and sliding visor at the same time
Tap the switch twice in quick succession beyond the resistance point. Tapping the switch again stops the operation.
Convenience functions
> With the roof open, press the switch twice:
The roof is raised.
> With the roof open, tap the switch twice in
the direction for opening: The roof is opened fully.
Raising
Press the switch. The closed roof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, as this
would damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
Sliding visor
The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep­arately when the roof is in the closed or raised position.
> Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point. The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position.
> Tap the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point. The sliding visor opens automatically. Tap­ping the switch again stops the operation.
You can close the sliding visor in a similar man­ner by pressing the switch forwards.
Panorama glass roof
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as described under Sliding visor.
For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 20 or 22.
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not com­pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the passenger compartment.
Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi­tion. If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch.
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 panorama glass roof or the sliding visor encounters an obstruction while closing from a position about two-thirds closed, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the panorama glass roof and the sliding visor are 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.<
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Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without pinch protection.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
Closing manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the panorama glass roof manually:
Opening and closing
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
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5. Insert the Allen wrench
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147, into the opening provided. Move the pan­orama glass roof in the desired direction.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
supplied with the
2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
3. Remove the control unit.
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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con­tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con­junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys­tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 42.
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 77.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 35.
Safety belt
Before ev ery drive, make su re that all occupant s wear their safety belts. A irbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Your vehicle has five 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 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. Sports Wagon: if the rear center safety belt is used, the wider backrest must be locked in place, refer to page 99. Otherwise, the safety belt will have no restraining effect.<
Safety belts, refer to page 38.
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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
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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 35, and on damaged safety belts on page 39.
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page 34 to ensure the best possible per­sonal protection.<
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back­rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Tilt*
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Longitudinal direction
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop­erly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
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Thigh support*
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for­ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 34 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
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1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
Lumbar support*
> 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.

Head restraints

Correctly adjusted 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. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature: press the
switch at the front or rear, respectively.
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.
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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. 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
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be realized. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the active head restraints, have the testing, repair and removal executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord­ing to repair procedures of BMW with corre­spondingly trained personnel and 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.<
Front seats
Height adjustment
Rear seats
Height adjustment
> To raise: pull up.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
The center head restraint is not height-adjust­able.
Removing
Sedan: Only with through-loading system:
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.
Only remove the head restraints if no pas­sengers will be sitting in the rear. Reinstall
head restraints before transporting passengers in the rear.<
> To raise: pull up.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
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Folding head restraints down and back up
Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1.
Folding up: Pull the head restraint.
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Depending on the equipment version, it may be
possible to fold down the outer rear head restraints as well.
Only fold the head restraints down if no passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold
up the head restraints before transporting pas­sengers in the rear.<

Heated seats*

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, press one of the buttons labeled 1 or 2 here.
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.

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 46.
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.
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 46.
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.
Safety feature
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page 46.
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.
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Call-up with the remote control
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
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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.
Activating/deactivating automatic call­up
For operating principle refer to page 64.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
5. Use button 1 to select:
>
Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
>
Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
>
Switch off automatic function.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.

Safety belts

Observe the adjustment instructions on page 34 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2.
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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 34.
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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"Fasten safety belts" reminder for
driver's and front passenger seat
The indicator lamps light up and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fas­tened correctly.
The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is i ssued 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 done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor­respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will func­tion properly.<

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 you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci­dent.<
Rear center safety belt
With through-loading system*:
Before using the center rear seat, release the latch plate from the fixture on the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage.
1 Adjustments
2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor
3 Folding mirrors in and out
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
*
*
*
. The stored
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/ 20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by
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pressing button 3. This can be beneficial in nar-
row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/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.<
Adjustments
Automatic heating*
Depending on the outside temperature, both exterior mirrors are heated automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Passenger side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor*
Activating
1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's side mirror, arrow 1.
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R. The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle, 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
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head­lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.
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 a ccide nt d ue to u nex pecte d move ­ment.<
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1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi­tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.<
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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Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
The rear center seat is not suitable for installing child restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question.
Children always in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear 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
Transporting children safely
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.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags 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 77.
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 set-
ting, refer to page 35.
2. Install the child seat.

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. <
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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.
backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
Rear seats with through-loading system
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.<
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.
Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors
are correctly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting firmly against the
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protec­tive caps.
Rear seats without through-loading system
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Child restraint system with tether strap
Use the top tether anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the
anchors could be damaged.<
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Sedan
Sedan
There are three additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
Sports Wagon
Transporting children safely
There are three additional anchors under a cover for child restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
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.<
Sports Wagon
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Hook for upper retaining strap
4 Anchor
5 Rear window shelf/cargo area floor
6 Seat backrest
7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint sys-
tem
Fold the anchors and, if necessary, the head restraints
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
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upward before use.
the head restraint holders.
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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.

On journeys

Child safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear door:
The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows
Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 29, if children are traveling on the rear seat.
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Driving

Ignition lock

Driving
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.
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 26.
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.<
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: the engine is
started when you press the start/stop button and depress the clutch. Automatic transmission: the engine is started when you press the start/stop button and depress the brake.<
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
the ignition lock
> In cars with Comfort Access
the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 27
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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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.
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 26.
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.
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and temperatures are below approx. 327/06, the starting process may take a little more time due to automatic preheating. The preheating indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

Switching off the engine

Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force­fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 26.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.
3. Press the start/stop button.
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 igni-
tion lock, refer to page 46.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 46.
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Parking brake

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre­vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Driving
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
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con­tinuously press the button of the 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.<
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 49.
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 46.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
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Displays in the instrument cluster
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.
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.
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.<
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.
Kickdown
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation M/S
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS is dis­played on the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.
To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
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
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Steptronic changes gear. M1 through M6 are
displayed on 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,
Driving
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 by the gear actually in use.
Shifting gears via 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 the M/S gear
plane, manual mode remains active.<
Overriding selector lever lock
Should the selector lever refuse to 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. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.

Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

> To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.
> To shift down: press one of the shift pad-
dles.
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 by the gear actually in use.
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1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
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Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator
has failed.<
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn signals flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
3. Press button 2.
4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
6. Use button 1 to select:
>
Turn signals flash once.
>
Triple turn signal.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
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5. Press button 2.
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.
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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
Driving
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.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically* while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Sports Wagon: rear window wiper
1 Intermittent operation. When reverse gear
is engaged, the system switches to contin­uous operation.
2 Cleaning the rear window
The rear window wiper does not move if the lever is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1. Move the lever to its home position.
2. Reselect the desired position.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you
will damage the washer pump.<

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.<
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Washer fluid filler neck
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
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.
One lever for all functions
1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3 Deactivating cruise control
4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.

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.<
Maintaining current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main­tained. It is displayed 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.
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Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:
Driving
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 until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up when cruise control is deactivated due to control intervention by the DSC, for
example.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
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
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
Deactivating cruise control
Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti­vated:
> When you brake the vehicle
> When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to neutral in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's neutral position N
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC
> When DSC or ABS is intervening
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.
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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 68.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. More informa­tion can be found beginning on
page 160.
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Active cruise control*

The concept
With active cruise control, you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set­ting as slower traffic is encountered.
Active cruise control is a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on high­ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe­cially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly.
Within the limits of its capability, the system automatically adapts the car's speed to that of a slower vehicle in front of you. You can specify the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front in four stages. For safety reasons, the distance is speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automat­ically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to sig­nal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle or the driver to downshift, depending on the kind of trans­mission your vehicle is equipped with, to main­tain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Your selected speed will be held when driving downhill, too.
Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con­ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 59.
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.<
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One lever for all functions
the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
Driving
1 Store and increase desired speed
2 Store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system, refer to page 57
4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-
tance, refer to page 57
5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 56
Storing current speed
Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or briefly pull it, arrow 2, at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
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
The car's current speed is stored. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instru­ment cluster.
Increasing desired speed
Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is dis­played.
> Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until
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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.
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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.<
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 you brake the vehicle
> When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation
> When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to neutral in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's neutral position N
> When you activate the Dynamic Traction
Control DTC
> When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC
> When DSC or ABS is intervening
> When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoul­der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 58
> When you apply the parking brake
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 comes on when active cruise control has been auto-
matically deactivated, for example due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h or a DSC intervention.
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
> 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
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys­tem is activated.
4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis-
played
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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 68.<
Driving
Warning lamps
The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the
vehicle yourself. Active cruise con­trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed and driving style to prevailing driving conditions.
The indicator 2 flashes in yellow.
The prerequisites for operating
active cruise control are not met,
e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC
interventions. Active cruise control is deactivated. You can reactivate the system, if desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not pos­sible to resume a stored speed.
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 inter-
ference, 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
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. More informa­tion can be found beginning on
page 160.
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.
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System limitations
Always remember that the range and abil-
ity of the system does have physical limi­tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi­cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, as for example, at a traffic light or a parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motor­cycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the sys­tem will neither automatically brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alert­ness.<
Active cruise control is not and must not
be used as a collision avoidance/warning system.<
If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi­cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating.
Be certain to deactivate the system when
you pull into an exit lane for a highway off­ramp.<
Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the
lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys­tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.<
Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
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.
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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
Driving
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
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.
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.<
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.
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Controls overview

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

1 Knob in the instrument cluster
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
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 se lect th e res pe ctiv e u nit s o f meas ur e, mi le s or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 64.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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.

Tachometer

Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 67.
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
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.
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Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 140.

Energy Control*

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

Engine oil temperature*

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.1 gallons/ 61 liters.
You can find information on refueling on page 115.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters for gaso­line engines and approx. 1.7 US gallons/
6.5 liters for diesel engines, the indicator lamp and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel are displayed briefly. The indica­tor lamp remains permanently on when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
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 warn­ing lamp comes on in the instrument cluster.
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Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button in the turn indicator 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 Formats and units of measure on page 64.
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Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2seconds.
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.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
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Settings and information

Operating principle
Controls overview
Certain settings and information can only be called up when the ignition is switched on. A number of settings cannot be made while driv­ing.
1 Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
2 Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
> Calling up computer information 63
3 When the lights are on: instrument lighting
brightness 82
4 Calling up Check Control 67
5 Checking engine oil level
6 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 74
7 Setting the time 67
8 Setting the date 67
9 Viewing service requirement display 65
10 Setting formats and units of measure,
resetting to factory settings 64
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11 Adjusting settings
> Confirmation signals when locking and
unlocking the vehicle 20
> Response during unlocking
procedure 19
> Automatic locking 22
> Pathway lighting 79
> Daytime running lights 80
> Triple turn signal activation 51
> Seat memory
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Exiting displays
The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.

Formats and units of measure

You can set formats and units of measure.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
3. Press button 2.
4. Use button 1 to select desired format or
desired unit of measure, e.g. for fuel con­sumption.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to select "RESET".
> Fuel consumption: mpg, km/l,
l/100km
> Distance covered: mls, km
> Time: 12h, 24h format
> Date: day.month dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
> Temperature: 7, 6
5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to make the setting.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset the settings for formats and units of measure to the factory settings.
4. Press button 2 until is displayed.
The settings are reset. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
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The extent of service work required can
be read out from the remote control by
your BMW Service Advisor.<
For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.
Controls overview
Possible displays
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa­nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".
3. Press button 2.
4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
1 Button for selecting functions
2 Service requirements
3 Engine oil
4 Roadworthiness test
5 Front brake pads
6 Rear brake pads
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7 Brake fluid
The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the next service appointment is shown first.
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Clock

Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 64.
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator 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.

Date

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator 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.

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys­tems monitored. This type of Check Control message includes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an acoustic signal.
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 64.
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 68.
What to do in case of a malfunction
Controls overview
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal­function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 160.
Hiding Check Control messages
Displaying stored Check Control messages
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa­nied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".
2. Press button 2.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem­perature and the time.
Press the button on the turn indicator 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.
> Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.
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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

The concept
The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultra­sonic sensors in either bumper.
An acoustic warning does not sound until an object is closer than approx. 2 ft/60 cm to the corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/
1.50 m to the 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. 1 sec­ond when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Switching off automatically
After approx. 55 yd/50 m of driving or above approx. 20 mph/approx. 30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out.
Signal tones
When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. 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.
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc­tioning. Have the system checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.
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.<
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Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
Antilock Brake System ABS
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 108.
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
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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.
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; the indi­cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed.
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 increa se vehicle stabilit y, activate DSC aga in as soon as possible.
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Activating DSC
Press the button again; the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC is regulating the drive and brak­ing forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: 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:
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> 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 lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster come on.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC is regulating the drive and brak­ing forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: DTC has been activated.
then moves slightly faster than double walking speed without the driver needing to intervene.
HDC can be activated as long as you are driving under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h. When driving downhill at a speed of under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is automatically reduced to slightly more than double walking speed and maintained.
Increasing or decreasing speed
By accelerating or braking you can change this speed within a range from approx. 3 to 15 mph, approx. 5 to 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same
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range using the cruise control steering column.
1 To increase speed
2 To decrease speed
lever on the
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
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
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.
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HDC is automatically deactivated at speeds
greater than approx. 35 mph/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*

Flat Tire Monitor FTM*

The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving.
In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum­ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of the affected wheel. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor­rect tire inflation pressure.
The system must be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<
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.

Drive-off assistant

The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
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smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in
place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is released. Drive off without delay after releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards.<
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn
the driver of sudden, severe tire damage caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.<
In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip
in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con­tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.<
For operating principle refer to page 64.
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1. Start the engine immediately before pulling
away, but do not drive off yet.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the corre­sponding symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "RESET".
3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
Flat Tire Monitor.
4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until
the reading shown below is displayed:
5. Start driving.
Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, an acoustic sig­nal sounds. There is a flat tire or sub­stantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 134, the standard
equipment by design, do not continue driv-
ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could result if you continue driving.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor­rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor
might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<
3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

The concept
RDC monitors the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires during a trip. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pres­sure in one or more tires.
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Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla­tion pressures are correct.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Oth­erwise, the system may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud­den severe tire damage caused by out-
side influences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi­cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre­quency.
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
For operating principle refer to page 64.
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
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2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the corre­sponding symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "RESET".
3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
Tire Pressure Monitor. The following dis­play appears:
4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until
the reading shown below is displayed:
5. Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When the trip is resumed, the reset is continued auto­matically. The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed.
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer­ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with run-flat
tires, refer to page 134, the standard equipment by design, do not continue driv­ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could
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result after a tire puncture if you continue
driving.<
2. In the event of complete pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continu­ously; the large warning lamp comes on in yellow. No punctures can be
detected.
This type of message is shown in the following situations:
> If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
> If a wheel without TPM electronics has
been mounted
> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom­mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla­tion pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys­tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif­icantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han­dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte­nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin­flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys­tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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Active steering*

Servotronic*

The concept
Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move­ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving.
When you are driving in the low road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer­ing angle is increased, i.e. steering becomes very direct and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced as the speed increases. This improves the handling of your BMW over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar­geted corrections to the steering angle pro­vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 70.
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on. Active steering is malfunctioning or is tem­porarily deactivated. At low speeds,
greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-enhancing feature may also be deactivated. Drive cau-
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tiously and think well ahead.
The concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels relative to the vehi­cle speed. At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering. As the vehicle speed increases, the steering assisting power is reduced.
Malfunction
Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control, refer to page 67.

Brake Force Display

On the left: normal braking.
On the right: sharp braking.
Deactivation
Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini­tialization. A message indicates that the feature is deactivated. Initialization may take several minutes.
If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.
Defect
If there is a defect, a corresponding message appears. Have the system checked.
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Airbags

The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Head airbags
3 Side airbags in the seat backrests
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 33 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro­vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air­bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head.
The airbags have been designed to not be trig­gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Keep the dashboard and windows on the front passenger side clear, i.e. do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments or mobile phones. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme­diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air­bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of BMW with correspondingly trained personnel and 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.<
Warning notices and information about the air­bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas­senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air­bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or
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activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-
bags below.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau­tions and handling instructions under Trans­porting children safely, refer to page 42. The front and side airbags can also be deacti­vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer­tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele­vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other­wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
Most child seats are detected by the
system, especially child seats required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi­cle production. After mounting a child seat, ensure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.<
> The indicator lamp does not come on as
long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
Technology for driving comfort and safety
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags shows the functional status of the front passenger front and side airbags in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child restraint sys­tem is detected, as intended, on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
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As of radio readiness, refer to page 46, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction
> Warning lamp does not light up at radio
readiness or beyond.
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay; otherwise, there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci­dent occurs.<
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Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

0 Lamps off,
daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control
ning lights, welcome lamps, high-beam
*
assistant
When you open the driver's door with the igni­tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto­matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
and adaptive light control
Parking lamps
In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking.
When the ignition is switched off and the switch is in position 1, only the outside sections of the rear lamps are illuminated, refer to page 150.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine. It is preferable to switch on the left­hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps, refer to page 81.<
*
, daytime run-
*
Low beams
The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend­ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The adap-
*
tive light control symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. You can also activate the daytime running lights, refer to page 80. In the situations described above, the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lights to low beams.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on regardless of the ambient lighting condi-
tions when you switch on the fog lamps.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.<
is active. The LED next to the
Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when you unlock the vehicle.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
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Setting the duration or deactivating
For operating principle, refer to page 64.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
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lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
3. Press button 2.
4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
Activating/deactivating daytime running lights
For operating principle, refer to page 64.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym­bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
3. Press button 2.
4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to select:
>
The function is deactivated.
> ...
Select the corresponding duration, e.g. 40 seconds.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights light up in switch positions 0, 1 and 3.
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5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to select:
>
Daytime running lights activated.
>
Daytime running lights deactivated.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Adaptive light control*

The concept
Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Light Control
With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 79.
*
Standstill function traffic, the adaptive light control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Adaptive light control is not active when revers­ing.
: to avoid blinding oncoming
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head­lamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

High beams/roadside parking lamps

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked.
*
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Switching off
Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.

High-beam assistant*

The concept
This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit­uation allows. It handles this task for you and gives you the benefit of the best possible view. You can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the system
1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to
page 79.
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams
are activated. The system automati­cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic, traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient lighting, e.g. on city streets.
Switching the high beams on and off manually
Whenever you wish, or when the situation requires, you can intervene:
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> If the high-beam assistant switches on the
high beams, but you would like to drive with the low beams, simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever. This
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deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.
> If the high-beam assistant switches on the
low beams, but you would like to drive with the high beams, switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and the high beams need to be switched off manually, if necessary. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.
> Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the
low beams switched on.
System limitations
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judg­ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, manually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.<
The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary:
> In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation
> In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings
> In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways
> In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs
> At low speeds
> When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov­ered with stickers, etc.
> If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror using
a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.

Fog lamps

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

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.
1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until
the appropriate symbol appears in the dis­play, accompanied by the brightness set­ting and scale the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
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3. Push button 1 up or down to select the
desired brightness level.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem­perature and the time.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, entry
*,
lamps are controlled automatically.
The LEDs for the courtesy lamps door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.
8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 46.<
cargo area lamp and courtesy lamps
are set in the
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
Reading lamps
There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
*
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button.
To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps
*
, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per­manently, press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds.
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Climate

Climate
Equipment versions
Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system.
1 Air conditioner 85
2 Automatic climate control
84
*
87
Air vents
3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
4 Air to the upper body area.
The thumbwheels smoothly open and close the air supply. The levers alter the direction of the airflow. For further details of draft­free ventilation refer to page 89.
5 Air to the footwell
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Air conditioner

1 Air distribution
2 Recirculated-air mode
3 Air volume
Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the win­dows , to the upper body area
or to the footwell . Intermedi-
ate settings are possible.
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut­ants, shut off the supply to the
interior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
You can also activate/deactivate the recircu-
*
lated-air mode by means of a button steering wheel, refer to page 11.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air volume as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuo usly for lengthy periods; otherwise, the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.<
on the
Air volume
Turn to adjust the air volume. The higher the volume, the more effec­tive the heating or cooling will be.
4 Cooling function
5 Temperature
6 Rear window defroster
The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power.
Switching the system on/off
Set any desired air volume to switch on the air conditioner.
Turn the air volume rotary switch to 0. The blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.
The outside air supply is blocked when
the air conditioner is switched off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window fogs over, switch the system back on and increase the air volume.<
Switching cooling function on/off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reh eating it accordin g to the temperature setting. This function
is only available while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa­tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
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Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto­matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve
as an antenna and are not part of the rear win-
Climate
dow defroster.
Temperature
To increase the temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. For a lower temperature, turn the
rotary switch counterclockwise towards blue.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
1. Air distribution 1 in position .
2. Deactivate recirculated-air mode 2.
3. Air volume control 3 all the way to the right.
4. Switch on cooling function 4.
5. Temperature 5 to the right, red.
6. Switch on rear window defroster 6 to
defrost the rear window .
Ventilation
1 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Adjust the vents to let the air flow past you.
Microfilter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The microfilter is changed by your BMW center during routine maintenance work.
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Automatic climate control*

1 Seat heating*, left side 37
2 Air distribution, manual
3 Temperature, left side
4 Maximum cooling
5 AUTO program
6 Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO
intensity
7 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/
Recirculated-air mode
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program 5 offers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort­able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.
Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 18.
Adjusting air distribution manually
The air distribution can be switched on and off manually. The air is directed to the windshield, to the upper body area and to the
footwell.
The automatic air distribution can be switched back on by pressing the AUTO button. The cooling function is switched on automatically and the manual air distribution setting is cleared.
8 ALL program
9 Temperature, right side
10 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
11 Switching cooling function on/off manually
12 Rear window defroster
13 Seat heating
14 Interior temperature sensor, please keep
clear
*
, right side 37
Temperature
Turn to set the desired tempera­ture.
The automatic climate control
achieves this temperature as quickly as possible regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if nec­essary, and then maintains it.
Avoid rapid switching between different tem­perature settings. The automatic climate con­trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Maximum heating power can be obtained with the highest setting, regardless of the outside temperature.
The system cools steadily in the lowest setting, regardless of the outside temperature.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest
temperature, maximum air volume
and recirculated-air mode.
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Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper
body region. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
> Above an outside temperature of approx.
32 7/0 6
Climate
> When the engine is running
AUTO program
Press the button. Air volume, air distribution and temperature are controlled auto-
matically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity and outside influences, the air is directed toward the windshield, the side win­dows, the upper body and the footwell.
Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con­trols the program so as to prevent window con­densation as much as possible.
The program is switched off when the air distri­bution is set manually or the button is pressed again.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, auto­matic control of the air volume and air distribu­tion can be adjusted:
Press the left side of the button to reduce the intensity. Press the right side of the button to increase
it.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Adjusting air volume manually
To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left side of the button to reduce the air volume. Press the right side of the button to increase
it.
The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same.
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollut­ants in the immediate environment by tempo­rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:
> LED off: outside air flows in continuously.
> Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically.
> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume, if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time;
otherwise, the air quality inside the car will dete­riorate continuously.<
Via the button on the steering wheel
You can switch quickly between the recircu­lated-air mode and the previous mode using a
on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.
button
ALL program
Press the button.
The current temperature setting on the driver's side is transferred to the front passenger side.
If the temperature setting on the driver's side is changed, the temperature on the front passen­ger side is changed as well.
The program is switched off when the setting is adjusted on the front passenger side or the but­ton is pressed again.
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Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
Quickly removes ice and conden-
sation from the windshield and front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function.
Switching cooling function on/off
The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified
and – depending on the tempera­ture setting – warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started.
Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
The defroster is switched off auto-
matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
Switching the system on/off
Switching on
Press any button except the ALL or the rear window defroster button to reactivate the auto­matic climate control.
Ventilation
1 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
3 Thumbwheel for more or less cool air from
the vents for the upper body area
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.
Switching off
With the blower at its lowest set-
ting, press the left side of the but-
ton to switch off the automatic cli­mate control.
All displays are cleared except for the rear win­dow defroster if it is switched on.
The outside air supply is blocked when
the automatic climate control is switched off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window fogs over, switch the system back on and increase the air volume.<
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Ventilation in the rear
Climate
1 Use the thumbwheel to smoothly open and
close the air vents
2 Use the thumbwheel to adjust the tempera-
ture:
> Turn toward blue: colder
> Turn toward red: warmer
3 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro­vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen­ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance.
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Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

The concept
The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit­ters for various remote-controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys­tems. The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand-held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem­ory buttons 1. After this, the programmed memory button 1 will operate the system in question. The LED 2 flashes to confirm trans­mission of the signal.
Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to delete the stored programs beforehand for your safety, refer to page 92.
To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte­grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no peo­ple, animals or objects are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated. Com­ply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the
original hand-held transmitter, you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control.
For additional information, please contact your BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515. You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com or www.homelink.com.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.
2. When starting operation for the first time:
press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rapidly. The three memory buttons are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec­onds, alter the distance and repeat this step.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
You can operate the device while the ignition is switched on.
If the device fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter­nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit­ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters
Practical interior accessories
To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of
a second person.<
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in the section Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for step 5.
5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
If you have any questions, please contact your BMW center.<
Deleting all stored programs
Press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rap­idly: all stored programs are deleted.
Reassigning individual programs
1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the
integrated universal remote control.
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the original hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step.
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Digital compass*

1 Adjustment button
2 Display
The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen or similar item. The following adjustment options are displayed one after the other, depending on how long you keep the adjustment button pressed:
> Press briefly: switch display on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
> 9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand
steering
> 12 to 15 seconds: set the language
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle's geographic location so that the com­pass can function correctly; refer to the world map with compass zones.
To set the compass zone, press the adjustment button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the adjustment button repeatedly until the display shows the number of the compass zone corre­sponding to your current location.
The compass is operational again after approx. 10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations:
> An incorrect compass direction is shown.
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> The compass direction shown does not
change although the direction of travel does.
> Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1. Make sure that no large metal objects or
overhead power lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle.
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.
3. Press the adjustment button for approx.
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at least one full circle at a speed of no more than 4mph or 7km/h. If calibration is successful, the display changes from C to a compass direction.
Setting right-hand/left-hand steering
Your digital compass is factory-set to right­hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle.
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Set the language
You can set the language of the display:
Press the adjustment button for approx. 12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English, "E", and German, "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx. 10 seconds.

Roller sun blinds*

Rear window blind
Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind.
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows
Pull loop of roller sun blind and hook onto bracket.
Do not open the window when the roller sun blind has been pulled up; otherwise,
there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personal injury.<

Glove compartment

Opening
Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after use.<
Closing
Fold the cover up.
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Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte­grated key of the remote control, refer to page 18.

Center armrest

Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for
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the snap-in adapter ment version.
Opening
Press the button, see arrow.
Settings*
Slide the center armrest on the driver's side into the desired position.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can set the volume and tone by means of the car radio, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
, depending on the equip-
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
AUX-IN port for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system, connect the headset or line-out port of the external device to the connector.

Storage compartments inside the vehicle

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find compartments beside the steering col-
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, in the front doors and in the center con-
umn sole*.
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There are nets
on the front-seat backrests.
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other­wise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv­ing.<

Cupholders

Use lightweight and shatterproof contain-
ers and do not transport hot beverages; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident. Do not force contain­ers that are too large into the cupholders; other­wise, damage could result.<
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Front
Emptying
Opening
Briefly press the center of the cover.
Closing
Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cupholder.
Rear
There are two additional cupholders in the rear center armrest.
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Press the front of the armrest.

Ashtray*

Opening
Lift out the insert.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the remote control so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<

Connecting electrical appliances

In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Push the ridge on the cover.
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Cigarette lighter socket*
To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter out of the socket.
Socket* in the front passenger footwell
A socket is located under the glove compart­ment on the left.
Socket in the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page 95.
Sockets in the rear center console*
Remove corresponding cover.
Socket in the cargo area*
Sedan
Sports Wagon
Open the cap.

Sedan: Through-loading system*

Opening
1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety
belt. To do so, press the red button in the belt lock 2 using the latch plate 1.
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2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the rear window shelf.
3. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go, refer to page 36.
4. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the cargo area.
around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants.<
2. Release the latch plate from the fixture on
the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you
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with a way to attach cargo area nets straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 110.
or draw
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5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint.
Closing
1. Return the rear seat backrest to its upright
position and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its
seating position, make sure that the seat's locking mechanism engages prop­erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown

Sports Wagon: Cargo area

Roller cover
Pull out the cover and hook it into the retaining fixtures.
Do not place objects on the cover; other-
wise, they could endanger the car's occu­pants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving. Do not let the cover retract; otherwise, it could be damaged.<
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