BMW M5 2002 Owner Manual
Owner's Manual
Contents
From A to Z
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M5.
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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 BMW. 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. This
manual also contains information on vehicle maintenance. This information is
intended to ensure optimal levels of operating safety while simultaneously helping
to maintain your BMW's value.
For more detailed information refer to the supplemental manuals.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It
should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important
operating, safety and maintenance information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet
(US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Limited Rust Perforation Warranty
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Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
>
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
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California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information on these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW M
Preface
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Cockpit 14
Instrument cluster 15
Indicator and warning lamps 16
Steering wheel with multifunction
Overview
buttons 19
Warning triangle 20
First-aid kit 20
Refueling 20
Fuel specifications 22
Tire inflation pressure 22
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Opening and closing:
Keys 26
Central locking system 26
Opening and closing – via the
door lock 27
Opening and closing – via the
remote control 28
Opening and closing –
from the inside 31
Luggage compartment lid 32
Controls and features
Luggage compartment 34
Alarm system 35
Electric power windows 36
Sliding/tilt sunroof 38
Adjustments:
Correct sitting posture 40
Seats 40
BMW M sport seat 41
BMW comfort seat 42
Head restraints 43
BMW active seat 43
Safety belts 44
Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory 45
Seat heating 46
Steering wheel 47
Mirrors 48
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 49
Transporting children safely 52
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 55
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 56
Starting the engine 56
Switching off the engine 57
Parking brake 58
Manual transmission 58
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher 59
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 60
Cruise control 61
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display 63
Tachometer 64
Engine oil temperature 64
Fuel gauge 64
Temperature gauge 65
Service Interval Display 65
Check Control 66
Multi-Information Display
(MID) 69
Digital clock 70
Computer 73
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Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 78
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 80
M Dynamic Driving Control 81
Flat Tire Monitor 82
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 84
Instrument lighting 85
Controls and features
High beams/Standing lamps 85
Fog lamps 85
Interior lamps 86
Reading lamps 86
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control 87
Roller sun blind 92
Parked-car ventilation 92
Interior conveniences:
BMW Universal Transmitter 93
Glove compartment 96
Storage facilities 96
Cellular phone 97
Beverage holder 97
Ashtray, front 97
Cigarette lighter 98
Ashtray, rear 98
Loading and transporting
cargo:
Through-loading system 99
Ski bag 100
Cargo loading 102
Roof-mounted luggage rack 103
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure 106
Driving notes 107
Antilock brake system (ABS) 107
Brake system 108
Winter operation 108
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 109
Tire condition 109
Tire replacement 110
Wheel and tire
Operation, maintenance
combinations 111
Special characteristics of winter
tires 112
Snow chains 112
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In the engine compartment:
Hood 113
Engine compartment
essentials 114
Washer fluids 115
Engine oil 115
Coolant 117
Brake fluid 118
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 119
Operation, maintenance
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 120
California Proposition
65 Warning 120
OBD interface socket 121
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 124
Windshield wiper blades 124
Lamps and bulbs 124
Repairing a flat tire 128
Battery 131
Fuses 132
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting 133
Towing the vehicle 135
Owner service procedures
Engine data 140
Dimensions 141
Weights 142
Capacities 143
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 146
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Notes on the Owner's Manual
We have made every effort to ensure
that you are able to find what you need
in this Owner's Manual as quickly as
possible. The fastest way to find certain
topics is by using the detailed index at
the end. If you are looking for a brief
initial summary of the essentials, please
turn to the first chapter.
We hope that the detailed table of
contents on the preceding pages will
stimulate your interest and encourage
you to explore the remainder of the
manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at
some time in the future, please
remember to hand over this Owner's
Manual to the new owner; it is part of
the vehicle.
If you have any questions, your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must
be followed precisely in order to
avoid the risk of personal injury and
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serious damage to the vehicle.
Contains information that will
assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enable
you to care more effectively for your
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vehicle.
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Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
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Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras.
Refers to measures that can be
taken to help protect the environ-
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t
Identifies index entries that refer
to owner service procedures or topics
on vehicle maintenance.
Identifies systems or components,
which can either be activated or
adapted to suit an individual driver's
requirements ("Vehicle Memory", "Key
Memory"). Refer to page 55.
Remember that activation and adjustments on some of these systems can
only be performed at your BMW
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center.
Notes
Symbols
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Your individual vehicle
On buying your BMW, you have
decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This
Owner's Manual describes all models
and equipment that BMW offers within
the same group.
We hope you will understand that
equipment and features are included
which you might not have chosen for
your vehicle. You can easily identify any
differences with the aid of the asterisk
used to identify all optional equipment
and accessories.
If your BMW features equipment that is
not described in this Owner's Manual (a
car radio or telephone, for instance), we
have enclosed Supplementary Owner's
Manuals. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
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Status at time of printing
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development designed 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 that the features
described in this Owner's Manual could
differ from those on your vehicle. Nor
can errors and omissions be entirely
ruled out. We therefore request your
understanding for the fact that we are
unable to recognize any legal claims
based on the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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Your individual vehicle
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For your own safety
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight (that is,
15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent) will
not void the applicable warranties
covering defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel
quality (volatility, composition, additives, others) among gasolines offered
for sale in the United States and
Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels
may result in driveability, starting and
stalling problems, especially under
certain environmental conditions, such
as high ambient temperature and high
altitude.
Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be
related to the fuel you are using, we
recommend that you respond by
switching to a recognized high-quality
brand.
Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Always observe all applicable safety
rules when you are handling gasoline.
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Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire
the assurance that they have been
thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure
optimum performance when installed
on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damages resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made
by other manufacturers to confirm that
it can be used on a BMW safely and
without risk to either the vehicle, its
operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from all
BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake
dust shields, telephones (including
operation of any portable cellular phone
from within the vehicle without using an
externally mounted antenna) or transceiver equipment (such as CB, walkietalkie, ham radio or similar) may cause
extensive damage to the vehicle,
compromise its safety, interfere with
the vehicle's electrical system or affect
the validity of the BMW Limited
Warranty. See your BMW center for
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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 auto-
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motive part.
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a
particular part or assembly.
For your own safety
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that 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 (201) 307-4000.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about engine vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Overview
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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
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Cockpit
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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 84
2
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Turn signal indicators 59
>
Standing lamps 85
>
High beams 85
>
Headlamp flasher 59
>
Computer 77
3 Fog lamps 85
4 Wiper/Washer system 60
5 Central locking system 26
6 Hazard warning flashers
7 Rear window defroster 90
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 47
Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge 64
2 Turn signal indicator lamp 18
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams 18
5 Tachometer and engine oil
temperature gauge 64
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 65
7 Indicator and warning lamps 16
to 18
8 CHECK button 66
9 Outside temperature display 63
10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) 17
11 Trip odometer 63
12 Check Control display 66
13 Odometer 63
14 Service Interval Display 65
15 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63
16 Indicator and warning lamps 16
to 18
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the
warning and indicator lamps marked by
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" each time you switch on the igni-
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tion. They each light up once for
different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
The following section describes how
you should respond.
Red: stop immediately
Alternator charge current
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective
alternator drive belt or a problem with
the alternator's charge circuit. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
You should never attempt to
continue driving with a defective
drive belt, as the engine could overheat
and sustain serious damage. A defective drive belt will also make the vehicle
harder to steer.
Engine oil pressure ●
May be accompanied by the
warning "STOP!ENGINE
OILPRESS" in the Check Control
display panel: stop vehicle and switch
off engine immediately. Check level of
oil in engine, top up as required. If oil
level is correct: please contact the
nearest BMW center.
Stop at once. Attempts to
continue driving can lead to
serious engine damage stemming from
a lack of adequate lubrication.
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Brake system hydraulic
circuits
Have the brake fluid level
checked. Before driving further, be sure
to read the notes on pages 108
and 118
The indicator lamp comes on together
with the "CHECK BRAKE LININGS"
message in the Check Control.
Brake system hydraulic circuits
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
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Red: an important reminder
Parking brake ●
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 58
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
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Please fasten safety belts
An acoustic signal sounds and a
message appears in the Check
Control for 4 to 8 seconds. The acoustical signal remains on until the belt is
fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 44
Airbags
Please have system inspected
at your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 49
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Yellow: please have checked at
your earliest opportunity
Antilock Brake System
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(ABS)
ABS has been deactivated in
response to a system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is available and unrestricted. Please have the
system inspected at your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 107
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Dynamic Stability Control
●
(DSC)
DSC has been switched off or
has been deactivated because of a
malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked at your
BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 80
Dynamic Brake Control
●
(DBC)
Malfunction in DBC system.
Conventional braking performance
remains available with no loss of efficiency.
Have the system repaired by your BMW
center at the earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to
page 80
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Service Engine Soon
If the indicator lights up either
continuously or intermittently,
this indicates a fault in the emissionsrelated electronic systems. Although
the vehicle remains operational, you
should have the systems checked at
your BMW center at the earliest
possible opportunity.
For additional information: refer to OBD
interface socket, page 121
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Green: for your information
Turn signal
Flashes when turn signals are
on. Rapid flashing: indicates a
system malfunction.
For additional information: refer to
page 59
Cruise control
Lights up when system is on:
available for operation via the
multifunction steering wheel.
For additional information: refer to
page 61
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the front fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to
page 85
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on as well as when the
headlamp flasher is activated.
For additional information: refer to
pages 59, 85
Steering wheel with multifunction buttons
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The controls integrated within the MFL
multifunction steering wheel have been
designed to allow you to operate a
number of accessories both quickly and
safely, without taking your eyes from
the road:
>
Selected control functions for the
radio along with CD, MD and
cassette player
>
the cruise control
>
selected telephone functions* and
>
voice entry*.
The controls are active only when
the corresponding systems and
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accessories are switched on.
Press briefly:
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
terminate a call.
Extended pressure:
Activate/deactivate voice entry.
Switch between phone and radio,
cassette, CD and MD.
Forward:
>
Radio
Press briefly: station scan in FM band
Extended pressure: search function
>
CD/MD
Press briefly: jump to next track
Extended pressure: search function
in track
>
Cassette
Press briefly: stop track scan or fast
forward
Extended pressure: fast forward
>
Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind: functions as forward.
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Cruise control: to select a stored
setting.
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+)
or decelerate and store (–).
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deactivate.
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Warning triangle
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First-aid kit
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The hazard warning triangle is readily
accessible. It is stored in the container
for the onboard tool kit mounted in the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate.
To open the container, loosen the wing
nut(s).
Always observe all legal regulations requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.
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Under the front passenger's seat.
To remove: lift the release lever on the
front (arrow) and pull the first-aid kit
forward out of its support.
To store: position the back of the kit in
the support, then push back until the
lever engages.
Some of the articles contained in
the first-aid kit have a limited
storage life and should be replaced at
periodic intervals. Please check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose
expiration dates have passed. You can
acquire replacements in any drugstore
or pharmacy.
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in
the vehicle.
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Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" lamp may come on.<
To open the filler door, press its front
edge.
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually:
1. Use the handle to lower the trim
panel on the right side of the luggage
compartment
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump
symbol.
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Always observe all safety notices
posted at the service station when
refueling. Never carry spare fuel
containers in your vehicle. Whether
empty or full, these containers can leak,
cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the
event of a collision.<
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friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel
spray may cause injury. Do not attempt
to continue adding fuel to the last drop,
as this practice can cause fuel to spill.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly, the fuel tank is full whenever the
nozzle shuts off the first time.
Refill early to avoid damaging the
catalytic converter; never attempt
to drive to the last drop of fuel in the
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Tank capacity: approximately 18.5 gal.
(70 liters), with reserve of approximately
2.5 gal. (10 liters).
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling, continuing until you hear
the detent engage. While closing, be
sure not to squeeze the strap which is
fastened to the cap. A loose or missing
cap will activate the message "CHECK
FILLER CAP" in the Check Control or
the Service Engine Soon lamp.<
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Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
Required fuel:
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent and irreparable
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The inflation pressures are indicated
on a warning sticker attached to the
B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible
with door open).
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated
in psi (kilopascal) for tires at ambient
temperature (refer also to the next
page).
After correcting the inflation pressures in the tires, reactivate the
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 82.<
Check tire pressures on a regular
basis, at least every two weeks,
and before every extended journey.
Otherwise, incorrect tire pressure can
lead to driving instability, tire damage
and accidents.<
Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to BMW approved tires sizes and
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center is
familiar with these pressures. Higher
pressures may be specified for tires
made by other manufacturers.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
which not only meet US standards, but
also European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW
approved tires.
Tire inflation pressure
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BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi
(kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
245/40 ZR 18 35 (240) - 44 (300) -
M5
275/35 ZR 18 - 38 (260) - 48 (330)
235/45 R 17 94 H M+S 35 (240) 38 (260) 39 (270) 46 (320)
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Controls
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Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
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Keys Central locking system
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1 The master keys with remote control
determine the functions of the Key
Memory. Refer to page 55.
You can mark individual keys for
subsequent identification by applying
the colored decals that you received
when accepting delivery of your
vehicle
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key that is
charged automatically in the steering
lock as you drive.
For this reason, if you have a master
key that is not in regular use, you
should use that key approx. once every
year while driving for an extended
period to charge the battery. For additional information refer to page 28.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place
such as in your wallet. This key is not
intended for continuous use
3 Door and ignition key
The lock for the glove compartment
cannot be operated with this key.
This is recommended for valet
parking, for instance
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation when both front doors are
closed. The system engages and
releases the locks on the
> doors
> luggage compartment lid
> fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
> from outside via the driver's door lock
as well as via the remote control
> from inside via the central locking
system button.
The fuel filler door is not locked when
you open the vehicle from the inside
(refer to page 31). The anti-theft system
is automatically armed whenever you
activate the central locking system from
outside of the vehicle. Both the door
locks and release handles remain
locked. The alarm system is also activated or deactivated. When you use the
central locking system to lock the doors
from inside the vehicle, it will automatically disengage the locks if an accident
occurs, except on doors that have been
locked individually using the lock
buttons, refer to page 31. The accident
response routine also includes automatic activation of the hazard warning
flashers and the interior lamps.
Opening and closing – via the door lock
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Convenience operation
You can also operate the electric power
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof via
the door lock.
> To open: with the door closed, turn
the key to the "Unlock" position and
hold it
> To close: with the door closed, turn
the key to the "Lock" position and
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Using the key
One turn of the key in the driver's door
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the luggage
compartment lid and the fuel filler door.
Vehicles without armored glass:
do not lock the vehicle if anyone
will be remaining inside, as it would
then be impossible for the occupant(s)
to disengage the locks from the
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You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgment message that
the vehicle is closed correctly.<
Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion.
Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
(in the event of an electrical malfunction)
Turn the key all the way to the extreme
left or right to unlock/lock the driver's
door.
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Opening and closing – via the remote control
The concept
The remote control gives you an exceptionally convenient method for
unlocking and locking your vehicle.
Furthermore, it provides two additional
functions that can only be executed by
means of the remote control:
>
To switch on interior lamps, refer to
page 29
With this function, you can also
"search for" your vehicle – when
parked in an underground garage, for
instance
>
To open the luggage compartment
lid, refer to page 29
The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked
>
Panic mode, refer to page 29
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
When you unlock (lock) your vehicle the
system automatically deactivates (activates) the anti-theft system and disarms
the alarm system while also
(arms)
switching on (off) the interior lamps.
You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgment message that
the vehicle is closed correctly.
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1 Unlock, convenience opening and
alarm system
2 Lock and secure, interior lamp activa-
tion, disarming tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
3 Open the luggage compartment lid,
panic mode
Master keys with remote control
Since passengers or animals
remaining in the vehicle might be
able to lock the doors from the inside,
take the vehicle's keys with you so that
the vehicle can be opened again from
the outside at any time.
Master keys that are used repeat-
edly are always ready for operation, since the battery in the key is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.
If it is no longer possible to unlock the
vehicle via the remote control, the
battery is discharged. Use this key
while driving for an extended period in
order to recharge the battery. For more
information refer to page 26.
Prevent unauthorized use of the remote
control by surrendering e.g. only the
door and ignition key 3 or the spare
key 2 (refer to page 26) when leaving
the vehicle for valet parking.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center, which
is also your source for replacement
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To unlock
Press button.
Press the button once to unlock the
driver's door only; press a second time
to unlock all remaining doors as well as
the luggage compartment lid and fuel
filler door.
Convenience opening mode
Press and hold button to open the electric power windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof.
To lock and secure
Press button.
Vehicles without armored glass:
Do not lock the vehicle if anyone
will be remaining inside, as it would
then be impossible for the occupant(s)
to disengage the locks from the
inside.<
To deactivate the tilt alarm sensor
and the interior motion sensor
Press button a second time immediately after locking.
For additional information, refer to
page 36.
To switch on the interior lamps
With the vehicle locked, press button.
To open the luggage
compartment lid
Press button.
The luggage compartment lid will open
slightly, regardless of whether the lid
was previously locked or unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure
that the luggage compartment lid
has not been opened unintentionally.<
Panic mode
Provided that the alarm system is
armed, you can respond to imminent
danger by holding down the button for
between two and five seconds.
To cancel alarm
Press button.
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External systems
External systems or devices may cause
local interference in the functions of the
remote control.
If this should occur, you can unlock and
lock the vehicle via the door lock with a
master key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units
comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) regulations. Operation is governed by the
following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.<
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