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SERIE 3 SEDAN 2005
User Manual
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BMW SERIE 3 SEDAN 2005 User Manual

Owner's Manual
Contents
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea­tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main­taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa­tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
© 2005 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 159 256 US English II/05 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic­ular topic or item is by using the index starting on page 138.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
18 Opening and closing 27 Adjustments 34 Transporting children safely 37 Driving 51 Everything under control 58 Technology for driving comfort
and safety
66 Lamps 69 Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving
75 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
88 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
96 Refueling 98 Wheels and tires 108 Under the hood 113 Maintenance 115 Replacing components 121 Giving and receiving assistance 125 Indicator and warning lamps
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136 Technical data 138 Everything from A to Z
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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

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

Symbols used

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

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

Editorial notice

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

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte­nance and repair methods. Therefore, have cor­responding work on your BMW carried out only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor­respondingly trained personnel. If work is car­ried out improperly there is a danger of conse­quential damage and the related safety risks.<
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accesso­ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<
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.
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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 accesso-
Notes
ries not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi­cle, its operation, or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any portable 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.<

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.
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Reporting safety defects

For U.S. customers
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (800) 831-
1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele­phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
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At a glance
At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's
operating environment. The section will also
assist you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Cockpit
1
2
3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
Safety switch for electric rear windows 25
Opening and closing windows 24
* 32
10
4
5
Parking lamps 66
Low beams 66
Automatic headlamp control
Fog lamps
* 67
* 66
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Turn signals 41
High beams, headlamp flasher 67
12 Horn: the entire surface
13 Steering wheel adjustment 33
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Cruise control
* 43
Roadside parking lamps
Computer 52
Settings and information about the vehicle 53
Instrument lighting 67
7 Instrument cluster 12
8
9
10 Ignition lock 37
11 Buttons
Windshield wipers 41
Rain sensor
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 37
* 42
* on the steering wheel
Telephone
> Press briefly: receiving and
> Press longer: redialing
*:
ending a call, starting dialing for a selected number
* 67
Active cruise control
15 Releasing the hood 108
16 Opening the luggage compartment lid
*
* 45
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*
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice com­mand system
Switching radio stations Selecting music tracks Scrolling through phone book
Next entertainment source
Recirculated-air mode 70
*
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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 51
6 Energy Control 51
7 Display for
> Clock 51
> Outside temperature 51
> Indicator and warning lamps 56
* 45
8 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission
> Computer 52
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 54
> Odometer and trip odometer 51
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 61
> Checking engine oil level
> Settings and information 53
9 Fuel gauge 52
10 Resetting trip odometer 51
* 109
* 39
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Indicator and warning lamps

The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in both the indica­tor area 1 and the display 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 125.
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Around the center console: controls and displays

Cockpit
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1 Microphone for hands-free telephone*
2 Initiating an emergency call*
3 Reading lamps 68
4 Glass sunroof
5 Interior lamps 68
6 Passenger airbag status lamp
7 Microphone for voice command system
8 Hazard warning flashers
9 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 59
10 Central locking system 21
11 Air conditioner or automatic climate con-
*
trol
*, electric 25
* 65
Air distribution for air conditioner 70
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body area
* 72
* 72
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*
Heated seats
PDC Park Distance Control
Roller sun blind
* 30
* 77
* 58
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Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow rate* 73
Cooling function
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
* 73
control
Recirculated-air mode 70, 73
Maximum cooling
Residual heat mode
Air flow rate 70, 73
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster 70, 74
* 73
* 72
* 73
* 73
* 72
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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.

Opening and closing

Keys/remote controls

1 Each remote control has an integrated key.
Opening and closing
Power is supplied by a long-life recharge­able battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Consequently, you should use each remote control at least twice a year in order to keep the batteries charged. 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 page. In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote con­trol, refer to Service data in the remote con­trol on page 113.
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place, such
as in your wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
3 The adapter is designed to hold your spare
key. It can be connected on the inner left­hand side of the glove compartment lid. You will find more information about the adapter under Using the adapter for a spare key.
> Unlock and lock the driver's door, for exam-
ple in the event of an electrical malfunction, refer to page 21
> Unlock and lock the luggage compartment
lid, refer to page 22
Removing the integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
Using the adapter for a spare key
The adapter is necessary for starting the car with the spare key or switching on radio readi­ness.
Before using, insert the spare key into the adapter.
Integrated key of remote control and spare key
The integrated key and spare key enable you to:
> Lock all the doors, the fuel filler door and the
luggage compartment lid together, refer to page 21
> Unlock and lock the glove compartment,
refer to page 78
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New remote controls
Your BMW center can supply new remote con­trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.

Personal Profile

You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Without any action on your part, Personal Pro­file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set­tings stored for it are called up and imple­mented.
This means that your personal settings are active when you return to your BMW, even if the car was used in the meantime by someone else with a remote control of their own and the set­tings were changed accordingly.
You can configure a maximum of three remote controls for three different people. The prereq­uisite for this is that each person has his or her own remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Automatic adjustment of the driver's seat
and the exterior mirrors after unlocking refer to page 32
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to page 54
> Date format, refer to page 54
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-
tance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 54
> Automatic climate control
gram, activating/deactivating cooling func­tion and automatic recirculated-air control, setting temperature, air flow rate and distri­bution, refer to page 72 ff
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
*: AUTO pro-
*,

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera­tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Luggage compartment lid
> Fuel filler door
Operation of the central locking system from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
The anti-theft system is automatically activated whenever you operate the central locking sys­tem from outside the vehicle. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock but­tons or door handles. The interior lamp and the courtesy lamps with the remote control. The alarm system also armed or disarmed. For further details of the alarm system, page 23.
* are also switched on or off
* is
refer to
Operation of the central locking system from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 21.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Using the remote control
Protect the remote control against unau­thorized use by handing over only the
spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking.<
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Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, Always take the remote control with you, so that the car can be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
Press the 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 the fuel filler door.
The interior lamp and the doors' courtesy
* come on.
lamps
also locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the lug­gage compartment lid has not been inadvert­ently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18.
Opening and closing
Convenience opening
Hold the button down. The electric windows and the glass sunroof* are opened.
Locking
Press the button.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
By pressing and holding the button for more than approx. two seconds, you can trigger the alarm system in response to any impending danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the but­tons.
Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
Press the button for about one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens a short way, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance in all directions before opening the luggage compartment lid. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is
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.<
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Using the door lock
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.
Convenient operation*
You can also operate the power windows and glass sunroof via the door lock
Hold the integrated key in the position for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
.
vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
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.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, Always take the remote control with you, so that the car can be opened from the outside.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the integrated key or the spare key to the corre­sponding limit positions in the door lock.

Opening and closing: from inside

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti-

Luggage compartment lid

In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance in all directions before opening the luggage compartment lid.<
Opening from inside
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked.
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Opening from outside
Locking or unlocking separately
Press the button, see arrow, or press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 sec­ond. The luggage compartment lid will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Opening and closing
The integrated key of the remote control and the reserve key, refer to page 18, fit the luggage compartment lid lock.
Opening manually
Turn the integrated key of the remote control or the spare key all the way to the left: the luggage compartment lid opens.
If you unlock and open the luggage com­partment lid with the key while the alarm
system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switching off an alarm, refer to page 23.<
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
1 Locking the luggage compartment lid
2 Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte­grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the luggage compart­ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan­tage when valet parking, for example.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage compartment.
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Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, as oth-
erwise injuries may result.<

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to the information fur­ther below
> When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery.
The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating:
> An acoustic alarm, which lasts for a period
of approx. 30 seconds
> The hazard warning flashers, which operate
for approx. 5 minutes
> The high beams, which flash on and off in
the same rhythm.
*
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.
The system indicates that it has been correctly armed by switching on the hazard warning flashers for a single cycle and by emitting an acoustic signal.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the luggage compartment lid by means of the button on the remote control, refer to page 20. When you subsequently close the lug­gage compartment lid it is again locked and monitored.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 20, or
> insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to mon­itor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sen­sor is not activated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.
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> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
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.
erwise children could operate the power win­dows and possibly injure themselves.<
Opening, closing
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
Opening and closing
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre­vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In duplex garages
> When transporting on car-carrying trains
> When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control twice in a row.
The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again.

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut. When leaving the car, take the remote control out of the ignition lock and close the doors, oth-
> Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.
> Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point. The window opens automatically. Briefly 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
You can still operate the windows:
> In radio readiness, for approx. 15 minutes
> For about one minute when the remote
control is removed or the ignition and radio readiness are switched off, as long as nei­ther front door has been opened
For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 20 or 21.
Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children
could operate the electric windows and possi­bly injure themselves.<
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force of an electric window exceeds a specific value as it closes, the closing
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action is interrupted immediately and the win-
dow reopens slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti­trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a few fractions of an inch/a few millimeters. If the switch is pulled past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds, the anti-trap­ping mechanism will be deactivated.<
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil­dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the indicator lamp comes on.
Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear, as otherwise unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
Accessories in a window area
If you install accessories within the power win­dow movement range, e.g. a clip-on antenna for your portable phone, the system must be initial­ized to teach it the new conditions. BMW rec­ommends having this work done by your BMW center.

Glass sunroof*, electric

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni­tion is switched on, refer to page 37.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the remote control with you and close the doors when you leave the car, otherwise chil­dren could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
Raising
Press the switch.
> When the glass sunroof is closed, it is raised
slightly and the sliding visor opens slightly.
> When the glass sunroof is open, it automat-
ically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with
the roof in the raised position, as this could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
> Press the switch back to the resistance
point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together for as long as you hold the switch in position.
> Press the switch back past the resistance
point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
You can close the glass sunroof in a similar manner by sliding the switch forward. The slid-
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ing visor remains open and must be closed by
hand.
For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 20 or 21.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the glass sunroof encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass sunroof is opened again slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism check and clear the sunroof's travel path
prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail
Opening and closing
to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would con­tinue closing. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it there deactivates the anti­trapping mechanism.<
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof 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 cover panel.
4. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the
onboard tool kit, refer to page 115, into the opening provided. Turn the glass sunroof in the desired direction.
5. Reattach the cover for the interior lamps
and install the cover panel.
Manually opening and closing
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually:
1. Unclip the front of the cover for the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 115.
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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 34.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing is to come between the air­bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Never let an occu­pant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a seri­ous or fatal injury.<
Even if you adhere to 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 63.
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 a risk of injury should an acci­dent occur.<
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
At all times, occupants should sit upright
and be properly restrained: infants and small children in appropriate child-restraint sys­tems; larger children and adults using the safety belts. Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Expectant mothers should also wear the safety belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic area is well down on the hips and does not press against the abdominal region of the body. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. The safety belt should not be twisted and must be positioned firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to the body as possible. It should not pass over hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event of a head-on collision and injure the lower abdo­men. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, other­wise its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 31.
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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
Adjustments
vehicle is being driven, as 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 29, and on damaged safety belts on page 32.
Seat adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page 28 to ensure the best possible per­sonal protection.<
Longitudinal direction
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop­erly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature: push
switch forward or back.
> Shift curvature up or down: push switch up
or down.
Electric seat adjustment
Comply with the adjusting instructions mentioned above to ensure the best pos-
sible personal protection.<
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1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
Sports seat*
On this seat, you can manually adjust the thigh support, the tilt angle and the width of the back­rest.
Angle
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest width
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat­eral-support pads.
Push switch forward or back. Backrest width decreases or increases accord­ingly.
Thigh support
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for­ward or back.

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is a risk of injury should an acci­dent occur.<
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