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BMW SERIE 5-E60-2006 User Manual

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Owner's Handbook
Contents
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Owner's Handbook
Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will find it is to handle. We would therefore like to offer you the follow­ing advice:
Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW. It contains important notes on how to operate the car, enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW. It also contains useful information which will help you to uphold both the operating safety and full resale value of your BMW.
Supplementary information is provided in the other documents of on-board literature.
We wish you many a safe and enjoyable journey,
BMW AG
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Contents
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The quickest access to a particular topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index, see page 228.
About this Owner's Handbook
4 Notes
Overview
8 Driving area 14 iDrive 20 Voice input system
Controls
26 Opening and closing 42 Adjusting 53 Child safety 56 Driving 71 Everything under control 82 Technical features for driving comfort and
safety
93 Lights 98 Climate 109 Practical interior equipment
Driving hints
122 Driving precautions
Navigation
132 Starting navigation system 134 Destination input 147 Route guidance 156 What to do if ...
Entertainment
160 On/off and settings 164 Radio 169 CD player and CD changer 175 TV
Mobility
180 Refuelling 182 Wheels and tyres 185 In the engine compartment 190 Maintenance 192 Replacing parts 200 Mutual aid
Reference
208 Technical data 223 Short commands for the voice input
system
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Notes

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About this Owner's
Notes
Handbook
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Handbook easy to find. The quickest access to a specific topic or item is by consult­ing the detailed alphabetical index at the end. Consult the first chapter for an overview of your car.
When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Owner's Hand­book; it is an important part of the car.
Additional sources of information
If you have any queries, BMW Service will be glad to advise you.
Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmw.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.
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Identifies optional extras or specific national­market items of equipment, as well as equip­ment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
"..." Identifies texts on the control display for selecting functions.
{...} Identifies commands for the voice input system.
{{...}} Identifies replies by the voice input sys­tem.
Symbol for components and assemblies
Recommends that you study the relevant section of this Owner's Handbook in con-
nection with a particular part or assembly.
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Your car

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When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari­ous items of equipment.This Owner's Hand­book describes all models and equipment specifications which BMW offers within this particular model line.
This explains why the Owner's Handbook may also contain details of items which you have not ordered. The differences can easily be identi-
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fied by the asterisk extras.
If your BMW contains equipment that is not described in this Owner's Handbook, Supple­mentary Owner's Handbooks will be supplied and you are requested to study and comply with them.
In cars with right-hand drive, some of the controls are arranged differently from
those shown in the illustrations of this Owner's Handbook.<
shown against optional

Status at time of printing

The high safety and quality standards of BMW vehicles are maintained by unceasing develop­ment work on designs, equipment and acces­sories. In rare instances, your car may therefore differ from the information supplied in the Owner's Handbook.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair
The advanced technology behind this car,
for example the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, means that specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair are required. Always have the necessary work on your BMW performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person­nel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus con­stitute a safety risk.<
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends using parts and
accessory products on this car that are specifically approved for this purpose by BMW. You are recommended to consult BMW Service for advice on Genuine BMW parts and accesso­ries, other BMW-approved products and com­petent advice on all related matters. The safety and compatibility of these parts and products in conjunction with BMW vehicles have been checked by BMW. BMW accepts product liability for them. BMW cannot accept liability for parts or acces­sory products of any kind which it has not approved. BMW is unable to assess each individual prod­uct of outside origin as to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can suitability be assured if an official permit has been issued for it in a specific country. Tests performed for such permits cannot always cover all operating conditions for BMW vehi­cles, and some of them therefore are insuffi­cient.<
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Overview
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Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and
displays serves as an initial guide.
In addition, it gives you an insight into the
principles behind the various ways in which
functions can be performed.
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Driving area

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Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Driving area
1 Saloon: roller sun blind* for rear
window 110
2 Safety switch for rear windows 38
3 Opening and closing windows 37
4 Folding outside mirrors in and out
5 Adjusting outside mirrors 49
Parking position function
8
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50
6
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49
Flashing turn indicators 62
High-beam headlights, headlight flasher 95
High-beam headlights
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assistant
Parking lights 95
Check Control 76
Computer 72
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7 Buttons on the steering wheel
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Telephone
> Press: receiving and ending a
call, dial starting selected phone number and redialling if no phone number has been selected
> Press and hold down:
redialling
:
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for a
12 Horn, entire surface
13
14
Heated steering wheel
Steering wheel adjustment
Cruise control
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51
*
50
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64
Volume control
Activating/deactivating voice input
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system
Changing radio station Selecting a music track Changing TV station Scrolling in the telephone book and in lists of stored numbers
Individually programmable
Individually programmable 51
8 Instrument cluster 10
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10
Windscreen wipers 63
Rain sensor 63
Touring: rear window wiper 64
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 56
20
Active Cruise Control
15 Releasing the engine compartment lid 185
16 Opening the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 33
17
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51
18
19
Rear fog lights
Headlight beam throw adjustment 94
Head-Up Display
Side lights 93
Low-beam headlights 93
Automatic driving lights
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*
94
95
control Adaptive head light High-beam headlights assistant
Instrument lighting 97
Front fog lights
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66
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97
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91
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94
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11 Ignition lock 56
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Instrument cluster

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Driving area
1 Flashing turn indicators
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator and warning lamps 11
4 Display for Active Cruise Control
5 Revolution counter 71
6 Energy control 72
7 Display for
> Time/date 71
> Outside temperature 71
> Indicator and warning lamps 76
> Cruise control speed
> Desired speed for Active Cruise
Control
*
66
*
64
8 Display for
> Distance recorder – odometer – and trip
distance recorder 71
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68
> Computer 72
> Date and remaining distance to next
Service 74
> Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
> Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG
> Hill Descent Control HDC
> High-beam headlights assistant
> Current Check Control message 76
9 Fuel gauge 72
10 Resetting trip distance recorder 71
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61
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85
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59
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95
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Indicator and warning lamps

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Principle
If action is required as a matter of urgency, this information is flashed up as soon as the accom­panying lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps not accompanied by text messages
The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate that certain functions are active:
Handbrake applied 58
Indicator and warning lamps may light up in a variety of colours and combinations both in the panel 1 and in the display 2.
Some lamps in the panel are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine starts or the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages appearing along the lower edge of the control display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps that have come on.
Front fog lights
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85
High-beam headlights/ headlight flasher 95
Rear fog lights
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the propul­sive and brake forces in order to main­tain driving stability 84
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96
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97
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You can call up further information, e.g. on the cause of a fault and on what action is required, via the Check Control, see page 76.
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Around the centre console: controls and displays

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Driving area
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1 Microphone for hands-free operation of the
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telephone and for the voice input system*20
2 Reading lights 97
3 Making an emergency call
4 Interior light 97
5 Glass roof, electric
Panorama glass roof
6 Indicator/warning light,
front passenger airbags
7 Control display 14
8 Hazard warning flashers
9 Central locking system 30
10 Automatic air conditioning 99
Automatic air conditioning with extended range of features
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200
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38
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54
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102
Temperature adjustment, left/
right 99, 103
11 Changing
> Radio stations 160
> Tracks 160
12 Eject button for
> Navigation DVD
> Audio CD 160
13 Drive for navigation DVD for Professional
navigation system 132
14 Drive for
> Navigation DVD for Business
tion system 132
> Audio CD 160
15 Switching entertainment audio output on/
off and adjusting volume 160
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Seat heating
Active seat ventilation
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160
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naviga-
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48
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48
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Air distribution 99, 103
Automatic air distribution and volume 99, 102
Cooling function 100, 104
Automatic Recirculated Air Control AUC
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104
Recirculated-air mode 100, 104
Maximum cooling effect
Residual heat utilisation
Switching off automatic air conditioning 100, 105
Air volume 99, 103
Defrosting windows and removing mist 100, 103
Heated rear window 99, 102
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104
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104
Active backrest width
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adjustment
Active seat
Park Distance Control PDC
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85
17 Controller 14
Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizon­tally in four directions
18 Activating voice input system
19 Calling up start menu on control display 15
20 Dynamic Driving Control
44
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49
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82
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20
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60
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iDrive

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iDrive integrates the functions of a large
iDrive
number of switches. These functions can now be controlled from one central point. The basic menu-guided operating principle is explained

Controls

below. Details of how to control individual func­tions are provided under the descriptions of the items of equipment concerned.
1 Control display
2 button
To call up the start menu
3 Controller
You can select menu items and adjust set­tings with the controller:
> Move it in four directions, arrow 4
> Turn it, arrow 5
> Press it, arrow 6
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Only make adjustments if the traffic con­ditions are sufficiently quiet or clear, so as
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Menu summary

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Operating principle

Communication
> Telephone*, see separate Operating
Instructions
> BMW Assist
*
, see separate Operating Instructions
ice
*
, BMW Online* or TeleServ-
Navigation or on-board information
> Navigation system
> On-board information, e.g. to display the
average fuel consumption
*
Entertainment
> Radio
> CD player and CD changer
> TV
*
*
Climate
> Air distribution
> Seat climate control
> Automatic program
> Auxiliary heater/independent ventilation
system
*
*
menu
> Switching off control display
> Tone and display settings
> Traffic information settings
> Settings for your car, e.g. for the central
locking
> Display of maintenance requirements and
dates of next statutory emissions test and vehicle inspection
> Settings for telephone
Start menu
All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items.
Calling up the start menu
Press the button.
To call up the start menu from the menu:
Press the button twice.
Calling up menu items in the start menu
Following radio readiness, see page 56: You can call up the four menu items Communi­cation, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate via the start menu by moving the controller left, right, forwards or back. Depending on the selection, the menu previously called up will be shown.
Press the controller to call up the menu.
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Comfort menu item selection
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The comfort selection feature enables you to:
> Call up a menu item in the start menu in the
iDrive
last configuration used
> Toggle directly between Communication,
Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without needing to press the button
To do this, move the controller in the relevant direction and hold it in position for more than about 2 seconds.
Displays in the menu
1 Each menu is subdivided into different
fields. The field currently selected appears highlighted in the display.
2 A symbol shows you which menu item of
the start menu was last selected:
1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
2 Arrows indicate that there are additional
menu items within a list, but that they are not currently visible.
3 Settings are represented graphically or as
numerical values.
Communication
Navigation or on-board information
Entertainment
Climate
menu
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Operating principle at a glance
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This illustration shows how the car can be oper­ated via iDrive.
The individual steps are explained under Set­tings on the control display, Setting time, see page 79.
1 Select a menu item:
> Turn the controller; the highlighted
marker moves
> Menu items in white can be selected by
highlighting them
2 To activate a menu item:
> Press the controller
> New menu items are displayed or the
function is executed
3 Select a menu item: see 1
4 To switch between fields:
> Slightly move the controller to the left,
right, forwards or backwards
> Release the controller
> The active field becomes brighter in col-
our
5 To perform adjustments:
> Turn the controller
> Graphic display, numerical value or text
displays can be changed
> Confirm by changing the field
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Status information

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iDrive
1 Display for:
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD, TV
> Telephone*:
Name of network operator, no network, or name of mobile phone registered with the car
> "Car Phone"*:
Active voice connection for emergency calls if BMW Assist is not initialised
> "BMW Assist"
Active voice connection with a BMW Assist service
> "Online" or "GPRS Online"
Active connection with BMW Online
2 Entertainment sound output off or
display for traffic announcements
> "TP":
Traffic Programme switched on
> "T":
Traffic Programme is switched off but the selected radio station does broad­cast traffic reports
> No display:
The selected radio station does not broadcast traffic reports
*
*
:
3 Display for traffic information
> "TMC":
Traffic information for the navigation system can be received and broadcast­ing is switched on
> "Ti+":
Traffic info + traffic information can be received and broadcasting is switched on
4 Calls not accepted
5 It is possible to use the telephone* if the
mobile phone is registered with the car
Mobile phone network reception
strength depends on the mobile phone
6 Time
Other displays: Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or inputs via the voice input system
*
*
.
*
:

Assistance window*

*
:
*
*
:
Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window:
> The computer or journey computer
> The arrow or map view for cars with naviga-
tion system
> The car's position
*
*
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Selecting display
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1. Move the controller to the right to switch to
the assistance window and press the con­troller.
2. Select a menu item.
3. Press the controller.
Switching assistance window on/off
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to
the assistance window and press the con­troller.
2. Select "Exit assist. window" and press the
controller.

Switching control display on/off

1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Display off" and press the control-
ler.
Press the controller to switch on.
To turn back on, switch to the assistance win­dow and press the controller.
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Voice input system

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Principle

The voice input system enables you to operate various items of equipment on your car without having to take your hands off the steering wheel.
Individual menu items on the control display can be selected by means of short commands. It is not necessary to use the controller to select them.
The voice input system translates your com-
Voice input system
mands into control signals for the system in question, and prompts you by means of announcements or questions.
The voice input system includes a special microphone positioned near the interior mirror, see page 12.
Condition
Via iDrive, select the language in which the voice input system is operating, so that the spo­ken commands can be identified. Selecting the language for iDrive, see page 81.
Symbol in the Owner's Handbook
{...} Say the commands marked with this symbol word for word. {{...}} Identifies the replies by the voice input system.

Speaking commands

Activating voice input
1. Press the button on the steering wheel
or in the centre console.
This symbol on the control display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice input system is ready to pick up commands.
2. Issue the command.
The command appears on the control dis­play.
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This symbol appears on the control display if
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further commands can be given. If no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of equipment via iDrive.
Ending or interrupting voice input
Press the button on the steering wheel or in the centre console or
{Cancel}
Commands
Having possible commands read aloud
You can prompt the system to read out the commands that are possible, depending on which menu item is selected on the control dis­play. To have the possible commands read out to you:
{Options}
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the commands available for operating the CD
*
player and CD changer
will be read out.
Calling up start menu
{Main menu}
An example: selecting a track
1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio
output.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel
or in the centre console.
3. {Entertainment}
The system says: {{Entertainment}}
4. {CD}
The system says: {{CD drive switched on}}
Requesting help
{Help}
Using alternative commands
There are often several different commands available for performing the same function, e.g.:
{Settings menu} or {i menu}
Calling up functions immediately using short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain functions straight away, irrespective of which menu item is selected, see page 223.
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5. Press the button on the steering wheel
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or in the centre console.
6. Select a music track, e.g.:
{Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}}
Voice input system

Notes

More information about voice control of the telephone appears in the separate
Operating Instructions.<
When speaking commands, note the following:
> Say the commands and numbers fluently
and at normal volume; avoid unnatural emphases and pauses between words. This also applies to spelling a destination entry.
> Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice input system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the
standard pronunciation of the station name.
> When making entries in the voice-activated
phone book, use only names in the lan­guage of the voice input system, and do not use abbreviations.
> Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
*
panorama glass roof avoid interference from outside noise.
> Avoid causing background noise in the car
while you are speaking.
closed in order to
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or
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Controls
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Controls
This chapter enables you to operate your car
with greater ease. All equipment items that are
of relevance for driving and make your journey
safer and more comfortable are described here.
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Opening and closing

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Key/Remote control

1 Remote control with integrated key
Opening and closing
2 Spare key
3 Adapter for spare key, in glove box
Remote control with integrated key
Every remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use the remote control at least twice a year in order to keep the battery charged. If your
*
car is fitted with comfort access control will feature a replaceable battery, see page 37.
On the basis of the remote control detected when unlocking the car, various settings will be called up in the car and applied, see Personal Profile, page 27.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, see Serv­ice data in the remote control, page 190.
, the remote
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Key switch
see page 53
> Glove box, see page 111
> Touring: floor panel flap in load area, see
page 117
> Driver's door, see page 30
> Luggage compartment lid, see page 31
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for front passenger airbags,
New remote controls
BMW Service can supply new remote controls with integrated keys, as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Spare key
Spare key, to be kept in a safe place, for instance in a purse or wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
The spare key and integrated key for the remote control fit the same locks.
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Adapter for spare key
You need the adapter to start the car with the spare key or to switch on radio readiness.
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Remove the adapter from the holder in the
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glove box and insert the spare key into the adapter.

Personal Profile

Principle
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 saved for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognised and the set­tings saved 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 interim by someone else with a remote control of their own and the set­tings were changed accordingly. Individual set­tings are saved for up to four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
> When unlocking with the remote control,
either the driver's door only or the entire car is unlocked, see page 28
> Locking the car after a short time or after
setting off, see page 30
> Assignment of the programmable buttons
on the steering wheel, see page 51
> Settings shown on the control display:
> Brightness of the control display, see
page 80
> Units of measurement for fuel consump-
tion, distance, temperature and pres­sure, see page 81
> Language on the control display, see
page 81
> 12 hour/24 hour mode of clock, see
page 80
> Date format, see page 80
> Displaying optical warning for Park Dis-
tance Control PDC
> Selection and brightness of Head-Up Dis-
play
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, see page 91
> Air distribution, temperature to upper body
and intensity for automatic air conditioning with extended range of features page 102
> Adjusting spoken instructions for route
guidance by navigation system page 150
The last settings of the following items of equipment are in addition called up when the car is unlocked:
> Position of driver's seat, door mirrors and
steering wheel
> The volume and tone settings for audio and
video sources, see page 161
> The display of memorised stations for the
radio, see page 164
*
, see page 83
*
, see page 45

Central locking

Principle
The central locking becomes active when the driver's door is closed. The following are
*
unlocked or locked in combination:
> Doors
> Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
> Fuel filler flap
*
*
, see
, see
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Operating from outside
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> via the remote control
> via the door lock
> with comfort access
The alarm system is also operated at the same time. This prevents the doors being unlocked either at the safety lock buttons or door han­dles. The alarm system* is also armed or dis­armed. The interior light and the ground lights are also switched on or off with the remote con­trol.
For more information about the alarm system see page 34.
Operating from inside
Opening and closing
Via the button for the central locking system, see page 30. The fuel filler flap is not locked
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking is released automatically. The hazard warning flashers and the interior light are in addition switched on.
*
via the door handles

Opening and closing: from the outside

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
*
5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
*
,
*
.
troller.
6. Select "Lock button" and press the control-
ler.
7. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Press button once to unlock the entire car.
> "Driver's door only"
Press button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Press it twice to unlock the entire car.
With the remote control
Persons remaining in the car or pets left inside can lock the doors from the inside.
Take the remote control with you, so that the car can be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
You can unlock the car with the button, depending on its settings.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
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8. Press the controller.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Comfort opening
Press and hold down the button. The win­dows and the glass roof* are opened.
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Locking
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Press the button.
Do not lock the car from the outside when there is someone inside it, as it cannot
then be unlocked from the inside in some national-market versions.<
Comfort closing
Press and hold down the button. The windows and the glass roof
Watch the closing movement to ensure that no-one is trapped. The closing pro-
cedure is interrupted immediately if the button is released.<
*
are closed.
Switching on the interior light
With the car locked, press the button.
This function enables you to locate the car, for instance in a parking garage.
Panic mode*
You can also activate the alarm system in the event of danger:
Press the button for at least three seconds.
To switch the alarm off: press any button.
Saloon: opening the luggage compartment lid
Press the button for about one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard­less of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The luggage compartment lid swings
rearwards and upwards when opened. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance. To avoid locking yourself out of the car inad­vertently, do not leave the remote control in the luggage compartment. If the luggage compart­ment lid was previously locked, it will be locked again as soon as it is closed.<
Touring: unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for about one second.
The tailgate opens a short way, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The tailgate swings rearwards and
upwards when opened. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance. To avoid locking yourself out of the car inad­vertently, do not leave the remote control in the luggage compartment. If the tailgate was previ­ously locked, it will be locked again as soon as it is closed. The load area cover is raised when the tailgate is opened. Before closing the tailgate, press the cover down until it engages in position.<
Wrap protective material around any
sharp ends or edges of items of luggage that could strike the rear window while the car is moving, to prevent these damaging the heating conductors in the rear window.<
Adjusting confirmation signals
You can also deactivate the optical acknowl­edgement signal for unlocking or locking.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
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6. Select the desired signal.
7. Press the controller.
The signals are switched on.
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Malfunctions
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The remote control may malfunction as a result of interference from localised radio signals. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car by insert­ing the key into the door lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is flat. Use this remote control when driving a relatively long distance to recharge its battery, see page 26.
Via the door lock
Opening and closing
Watch the closing movement to ensure that no-one is trapped. The movement is
stopped when the key is released.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the key to the limit positions in the door lock.

Opening and closing: From the inside

Do not lock the car from the outside when there is someone inside it, as it cannot
then be unlocked from the inside in some national-market versions.<
In some national versions, the alarm sys-
tem* is triggered when the door lock is unlocked. To switch off the alarm: Unlock the car with the remote control, see page 28, or insert the remote control fully into the ignition lock.<
*
For further details of the alarm system page 34.
, see
Comfort operation
The windows and the glass roof* can also be operated via the door lock.
> Opening:
When the door is closed, turn the key in the door lock to the unlocking position and hold it there.
> Closing:
When the door is closed, turn the key to the locking position and hold it there.
This button unlocks or locks the doors and lug­gage compartment lid/tailgate when the front doors are closed, but does not deadlock them.
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked
You can in addition select the following set­tings:
> The central locking is engaged automati-
cally after a short while if no door has been opened.
> The central locking is engaged as soon as
you drive off.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
.
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troller.
6. Select "Lock if no door opened"
or "Lock after moving off".
7. Press the controller.
indicates that the setting is selected.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.

Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate

The luggage compartment lid/tailgate swings rearwards and upwards when
opened. Make sure that there is sufficient clear­ance.<
Saloon
Opening from inside
Unlocking and opening
> Either use the central locking button to
unlock all doors at once, then pull the door handle above the armrest, or
> Pull the handle on each individual door
twice: the first time to unlock the door, and the second time to open it.
Locking
> Either lock all doors by pressing the central
locking button, or
> Press down the safety lock button on the
door in question. To avoid being shut out of the car accidentally, the driver's door can­not be locked with the safety lock button when it is open.
Persons remaining in the car or pets left inside can lock the doors from the inside.
Take the remote control with you, so that the car can be opened from the outside.<
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid will open as long as it is not deadlocked.
Opening from outside
Press the button on the luggage compartment lid or press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid opens.
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compartment lid.
Locking separately
Turn a key in the luggage compartment lid beyond a pressure point clockwise and remove in the horizontal position.
This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. If you then give the remote control to a third party with the integrated key, see page 26, it will not be possible to access the luggage compart­ment. This is an advantage at hotels, for exam­ple.
Releasing and opening manually
Opening and closing
Turn the key as far as possible anti-clockwise: The luggage compartment lid opens.
If you open the luggage compartment lid
via the lock when the alarm system armed, the alarm will be triggered off. You should therefore unlock the car first. If the alarm has inadvertently been triggered off: switching off the alarm, see page 35.<
Closing
To avoid injuries, make sure that the clos-
ing area of the luggage compartment lid is unobstructed.<
Touring: opening and closing rear window
The rear window can be opened separately for ease of loading and unloading small items.
The load area cover is raised when the rear window is opened. Before closing the
rear window, press the cover down until it engages in position.<
Press the button: the rear window opens a short
*
is
way. It can now be swung upwards.
Press the window shut to close it.
Wrap protective material around any
sharp ends or edges of items of luggage that could strike the rear window while the car is moving, to prevent these damaging the heating conductors in the rear window.<
Touring: tailgate
Opening from inside
The recessed handles in the luggage compart­ment lid lining make it easie r to pull the luggage compartment lid down.
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Press the button: the tailgate will open as long as it is not deadlocked.
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Press the button on the tailgate or press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: the tailgate opens a short way. It can now be swung upwards.
The load area cover is raised when the tailgate is opened. Before closing the tail-
gate, press the cover down until it engages in position.<
Opening manually
In the event of an electrical fault:
1. From inside the load area, press out the
cover 1 attached to the tailgate with a screwdriver.
The recessed handles in the tailgate lining make it easier to pull the lid down.
To close the tailgate, press it down only lightly. The actual closing action is automatic.
Touring: automatic tailgate operation*
Adjusting limit of opening
You can set how far the tailgate is to open.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Luggage compartment lid opening"
and press the controller.
2. Press the bar 2 in the direction of the arrow.
3. Open the tailgate and press the cover back
into place.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is closed.
Closing
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing area of the tailgate is unobstructed.<
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6. Turn the controller. The setting is adopted;
you can now change to another field.
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Opening tailgate
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The tailgate opens automatically if you:
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate when the car is unlocked.
> Press the button in the driver's side
Opening and closing
footwell.
The tailgate closes automatically if you:
> Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
> Press and hold down the button on the
remote control.
To interrupt the closing operation:
> Press the button on the inside of the tailgate
> Release the button on the remote con-
trol
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate
The closing operation will not be inter­rupted if you set off in the car.<
> Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards when opened. Make sure that
there is sufficient clearance.<
To interrupt the opening operation:
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate.
> Press and hold down the button on the
remote control.
> Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
The load area cover is raised when the tailgate is opened. Before closing the tail-
gate, press the cover down until it engages in position.<
Closing the tailgate
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing area of the tailgate is unobstructed.<
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Alarm system*

Principle
The alarm system reacts if:
> Opening a door, the engine compartment
lid, the luggage compartment lid/tailgate or the rear window
> There is any movement inside the car: inte-
rior movement detector, see further below
> 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
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm will respond briefly as follows to indi­cate unauthorised attempts to access the car:
> Acoustic alarm
> Activation
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of the hazard warning system
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Arming and disarming
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Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the luggage compartment lid/tailgate by pressing the button on the remote control, see page 31. When you close the luggage com­partment lid/tailgate subsequently, it will be locked and monitored.
Opening certain national-market versions via the door lock triggers off the alarm.<
Switching off alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control, see
page 28, or
> Insert the remote control into the ignition as
far as it will go, see page 56.
Indicator lamp displays
> If the indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper with the car.
Tilt alarm sensor
The car's angle is monitored. The alarm is set off for instance if an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can operate correctly, the windows and glass roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement detector can be switched off together. This pre­vents false alarms, e.g. in the following situa­tions:
> In two-level garages
> When the car is being transported by auto-
rail
> If pets are to remain inside the car
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> The indicator lamp beneath the inside mir-
ror flashes steadily: the system is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after the car has
been locked: the doors, luggage compart­ment lid/tailgate or rear window* have not been closed properly. Even if an item is not closed fully, the remaining items are dead­locked and the indicator lamp begins to flash steadily after 10 seconds. However, the interior movement detector is not acti­vated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after the car
has been unlocked: no attempt was made to tamper with the car during your absence.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control again immediately after locking the car.
The indicator lamp comes on briefly, then con­tinues to flash steadily. The tilt alarm se nsor and interior movement detector are switched off until the car is next unlocked and locked.

Comfort access*

Comfort access enables you to access your car without having to take the remote control into your hand. It is sufficient to have the remote control on your person, for example in a jacket pocket. The car automatically recognises your remote control when it is in the immediate vicin­ity or inside the car.
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tions:
> Unlocking/locking the car
> Starting the engine
> Comfort closing
Operating requirements
> The car can only be locked once it has
ascertained that the remote control on your person is not inside the car.
> About two seconds have to elapse before
the car can again be unlocked and locked.
> The engine can be started only when the
car ascertains that the remote control on
Opening and closing
your person is inside the car.
Special features in contrast to conventional remote control
Generally speaking, it makes no difference whether you control the functions outlined above by using comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Conse­quently, you should begin by familiarising your­self with the instructions for opening and clos­ing, starting on page 26.
The features specific to comfort access are described below.
Releasing
Locking
Touch the area, arrow 2 on the driver's door or 3 on the other doors, for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the but­ton.
For comfort closing, press the area, arrow 2 or 3 with your finger.
If the car detects a remote control which
has been left in the luggage compart­ment/load area accidentally once the luggage compartment lid/tailgate has been closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning system
*
flashes and a signal
sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
Lightly touching the start/stop button switches on radio readiness, see page 56.
Do not depress the brake, otherwise the
engine will start immediately.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni­tion when a remote control is inside the car. It is not necessary to insert the remote control i n the ignition lock, see page 56.
If you take the remote control with you when you leave the car with the engine running, a warning light will come on. In addition, a mes­sage will appear on the control display. As long as the car does not detect a remote control, once the engine has been switched off, you will not be able to restart it for approx. 10 seconds.
Take a firm hold of one of the door handles, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
When a remote control is detected inside the passenger compartment after the car has been unlocked, the electric steering wheel lock dis­engages, see page 56.
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Switching off the engine, automatic transmission
The engine can be switched off only when the selector lever is in position P, see page 58. To switch off the engine with the selector lever in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.
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transmission into a car wash
1. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The car will be able to roll.
Malfunction
Comfort access may malfunction as a result of interference from local radio signals. In this case, open or close the car using the buttons on the remote control or the key. You can subse­quently start the engine by inserting the remote control into the ignition lock.
Changing the battery
The battery in the remote control for comfort access requires replacement from time to time.
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, see page 26.
2. Remove the cover.

Windows

Observe the windows during the closing
procedure, to avoid any injuries. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children, for example, could operate the windows and possibly injure themselves.<
Opening, closing
> Press the switch until the pressure point is
felt: The window is opened for as long as you press the switch.
> Press the switch beyond the pressure point:
The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to halt the opening movement.
Close the window similarly by pulling the switch.
For comfort operation using the remote control or door lock, see page 28 or 30.
Comfort closing with comfort access see Lock­ing on page 36.
3. Insert a new battery with the plus side up.
4. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of the old battery only at an authorised collecting point or hand it in to
BMW Service.<
After the ignition is switched off
You can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute after the remote control has been removed or the ignition switched off.
Trap protection
If the closing force of a window exceeds a specific value as it closes, the closing action is interrupted immediately and the window reo­pens slightly.
Despite the trap protection function,
make sure that the windows are not obstructed as they close; if this precaution is
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instance, could fail to interrupt the closing movement. To restrict the trap protection function, pull the switch beyond its pressure point and hold it in position. In this instance, if the closing force exceeds a specific value the window is opened only a short way. If the switch is pulled beyond the pressure point again within approx. 4 seconds and held in that position, the trap protection function is overrid­den.<
Safety switch
Opening and closing
This enables you to prevent the rear door win­dows being opened and closed at the switches in the rear seat area, for instance by children. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.
Press the safety switch when carrying children on the rear seat, otherwise care-
less closing of the windows could result in injury.<
Accessories near the windows
If you fit accessories within the window move­ment range, e.g. a clip-on aerial for your mobile phone, the system must be initialised to teach it the new conditions. BMW recommends that you have this work performed by BMW Service.
Raising
Press the switch.
> If the glass roof is closed, it is raised and the
sliding trim opens slightly.
> If the glass roof is open, it automatically
moves to the raised position. The sliding trim remains fully open.
Do not close the sliding trim forcibly with the roof in the raised position, as this
could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
> Push the switch back as far as the pressure
point. The glass roof and sliding trim open in uni­son for as long as you hold the switch in position.
> Push the switch back beyond the pressure
point. The glass roof and sliding trim open auto­matically. Press the switch again briefly to halt the opening movement.
The glass roof is closed in the same way by slid­ing the switch forwards. The sliding trim remains open and can be closed manually.
For comfort operation using the remote control or door lock, see page 28 or 30.
Comfort closing with comfort access see Lock­ing on page 36.

Glass roof, electric*

Observe the glass roof during the closing
procedure, to avoid any injuries. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
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After the ignition is switched off
You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute after the remote control has been removed or the ignition switched off.
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Press the switch beyond the pressure point.
Further to this, the following movements are automated:
> When the roof is open, press the switch in
the direction for raising: the roof moves to the fully raised position.
> When the roof is raised, press the switch in
the direction for opening: the roof moves to the fully open position.
Pressing the switch again stops this movement.
Trap protection
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur­ing closing from approximately the centre of the roof aperture, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly.
Despite the trap protection function,
make sure that the roof is not obstructed as it closes; if this precaution is not taken, the risk remains that thin objects, for instance, could fail to interrupt the closing movement. The trap protection function is overridden by pressing the switch beyond its pressure point and holding it in position.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, you can move the glass roof manually:
1. Fold the cover down, possibly with the aid
of the screwdriver from the toolkit, see page 192.
2. Insert the Allen key from the toolkit, see
page 192, into the designated aperture. Turn the glass roof in the desired direction. To close, turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
After a power failure
After a power failure, it is possible that the roof will only move to the raised position. The sys­tem must be initialised. BMW recommends that you have this work performed by BMW Service.

Touring: Panorama glass roof*

Observe the panorama glass roof during
the closing procedure, to avoid any inju­ries. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
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Press the switch or push it in the required direc­tion as far as the pressure point.
The sliding trim is opened:
> In unison with the roof
> A short distance when the roof is raised
Opening and closing
When the roof is closed or in the raised position, the sliding trim can be opened or closed inde­pendently.
For comfort operation using the remote control or door lock, see page 28 or 30.
Comfort closing with comfort access see Lock­ing on page 36.
Vent position
Press the switch: The glass roof is raised and the sliding trim opened a short distance.
After the ignition is switched off
You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute after the remote control has been removed or the ignition switched off.
Automatic opening and closing
Press the switch beyond the pressure point. Pressing the switch again stops this movement.
Comfort position
Each time it is fully opened and subsequently closed, the panorama glass roof halts in the comfort position. If desired, the movement can then be continued using the switch.
The comfort position minimises wind noise inside the car.
Trap protection
If the panorama glass roof or sliding trim encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately one-third of the roof aperture, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the pano­rama glass roof and sliding trim are opened again slightly.
Despite the trap protection function,
make sure that the roof is not obstructed as it closes; if this precaution is not taken, the risk remains that thin objects, for instance, could fail to interrupt the closing movement. The trap protection function is overridden by pressing the switch beyond its pressure point and holding it in position.<
After a power failure
After a power failure, it is possible that the roof will only move to the raised position. The sys­tem must be initialised. BMW recommends that you have this work performed by BMW Service.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, you can move the roof manually:
1. Fold the cover down, possibly applying the
screwdriver from the toolkit at the point indicated, see page 192.
Opening and closing roof and sliding trim together
Press the switch twice in rapid succession beyond the pressure point. Pressing the switch again stops this movement.
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Adjusting

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Safe seated position

A seated position that suitably reflects your requirements is a vital condition of relaxed driv-
Adjusting
ing with a minimum of fatigue. In conjunction with the seat belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influ­ence on your safety in the event of an accident. You should therefore observe the following notes in order to maintain the protective func­tion of the car's safety systems.
For additional notes on carrying children in safety, see page 53.
Airbags
Keep your distance from the airbags.
Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimise the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No other persons, pets or objects should be held or permitted to remain between the airbag and yourself. Do not use the front airbag cover on the front passenger's side as a tray. Make sure that the front passenger likewise adopts a correct seated position and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument panel, for example, otherwise he/she could sustain leg injuries in the event of the front airbag being triggered. Make sure that passengers do not use the side or head-level airbags as headrests, otherwise they may sustain injuries in the event of the air­bags triggering.<
Even if all these instructions are complied with, certain injuries as a result of contact with the airbag cannot be entirely ruled out, depending on the circumstances in which an accident occurs. Occupants with sensitive hearing may be subject to brief and generally temporary impaired hearing caused by the ignition and inflation noise.
The locations of the airbags and additional notes are given on page 90.
Head restraints
Head restraints adjusted to the correct height reduce the risk of injuries to the neck in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its centre is at approximately ear
level; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury should an accident occur.<
Seat belt
All occupants should always fasten their seat belts before you set off. The airbags are a com­plementary safety feature and not a substitute for the seat belts.
Never restrain more than one person with
each seat belt. Babies or small children must not travel on the lap of another occupant. Pregnant women should also wear the seat belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic area is well down on the hips and does not press on the abdominal region of the body. The seat belt must not pass across the neck, become trapped at any point or chafe against any sharp edges. The seat 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. Touring: if the centre seat belt is used, the wider backrest must be locked in position, see page 116, otherwise the centre seat belt will not have any restraining effect.<
Operating seat belts, see page 47.
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Seats

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Note before adjusting
Do not reposition the driver's seat while
the car is in motion. The seat could move unexpectedly, leading to the driver losing con­trol of the car, so that an accident could be caused. Do not recline the driver's or front passenger's seat back too far, otherwise there will be a risk of sliding under the seat belt in an accident, so that the belt loses its protective effect.<
Observe also the notes on damaged seat belts on page 48 and on the active front head
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restraint
Adjusting manually
safety.<
on page 47.
Comply with the notes on page 42, or
there may be a risk to your personal
Thigh support*
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for­ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Comply with the notes on page 42, or there may be a risk to your personal
safety.<
1 Forward/back
2 Angle of driver's seat
Forward/back: pull the lever up and slide the seat to the preferred position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages properly in position.
Angle of driver's seat: pull the lever up and move the seat until the desired angle is obtained. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages properly in position.
3 Height
4 Seat back
Non-standard, depending on seat:
1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Seat tilt
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*
*
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4 Backrest
Additional, depending on seat:
1 Backrest width
2 Shoulder support
3 Thigh support
4 Lumbar support*, see further below
Shoulder support: the adjustable upper section of the seat back supports the shoulder area of the occupant's body. This results in a relaxed seated position and reduces the load on the shoulder muscles.
Adjusting lumbar support*
*
*
*
*
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal col­umn are supported, to encourage an upright but relaxed seated position.
> To increase or reduce the curvature: press
switch at front or rear edge.
> To move the curved section up or down:
press switch at top or bottom.
Active backrest width adjustment*
First adjust the width of the backrest to a com­fortable position, see further above. Using the selected backrest width as the basis, lateral support is automatically adapted to the current driving situation.
The extent to which the backrest is adjusted and the speed with which this takes place depend on the program. You can choose from three programs, ranging from comfortable to sporty.
Each press of the button switches between the programs:
> "Comfort" program: one LED
> "Normal" program: two LEDs
> "Sport" program: three LEDs
To switch off: press and hold down button.
The seat back contour can be altered to provide more support to the curved, lumbar section of the spine.
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Easy entry/exit*
To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width is temporarily opened fully.
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Seat, mirror and steering
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wheel position memory*
You can memorise and call up two different positions for the driver's and front passenger's
*
, the outside mirrors and the steering
seat wheel.
The lumbar support setting is not stored in the position memory.
Memorising
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
see page 56.
2. Select the desired seat, outside mirror and
steering wheel positions.
3. Press the button:
The LED in the button comes on.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
The LED goes out.
Safety function
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off.
2. Press memory button 1 or 2 as desired until
the adjusting procedure has been com­pleted.
If the button was pressed accidentally: Press the button again; the LED will go out.
Request with remote control
The last driver's seat, outside mirror and steer­ing wheel position selected is memorised in the remote control currently in use.
You can choose when the position is called up:
> Calling up when unlocking the car
> Calling up when opening the driver's door
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
Calling up
Do not call up the memory while the car is in motion, otherwise an unexpected seat
or steering wheel movement may cause an accident.<
Convenience function
1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness.
2. Briefly press memory button 1 or 2 as
desired.
The positioning movement is interrupted immediately if you briefly press a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.
5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
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Adjusting
8. Press the controller.
To switch off the calling-up procedure: Select "Automatic off" and press the controller.
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is unobstructed. Otherwise persons could be injured or objects damaged if the seat should start to move towards the rear.<

Head restraints

Head restraints adjusted to the correct height reduce the risk of injuries to the neck in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its centre is at approximately ear level; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury should an accident occur.<
Adjusting manually
Up: pull.
Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
To remove:
1. Pull the head restraint up as far as its limit of
travel.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint fully out.
Adjusting electrically*
Front seats: adjusting height
You can adjust the height of the head restraints manually or electrically, depending on the type of seat.
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Front seats: adjusting angle
Tilt the head restraint as required.
On the Comfort seat, you adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of your head via the shoulder support.
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Comfort seat
Fold the side sections forward to provide greater lateral support in the rest position.
Front head restraint, active*
The Comfort seats are equipped with an active head restraint.
In the event of a sufficiently serious rear-end collision, the active head restraint reduces the distance between itself and the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers
or hang objects, e.g. coat-hangers, from the head restraints or attach accessories to the seat or head restraint; this will impair the pro­tective function of the active head restraints, thereby putting personal safety at risk.<

Seat belts

Comply with the notes on page 42, or there may be a risk to your personal
safety.<
All occupants should always fasten their seat belts before you set off. The airbags are a com­plementary safety feature and not a substitute for the seat belts.
Rear seats: adjusting height
Up: pull.
Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
Fastening
The seat belt buckle must be heard to engage.
Belt reminder for driver's and front passenger's seat*
The indicator lamp comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a
message will appear on the control dis­play. Please check whether the seat belt is fas­tened correctly.
The 'Fasten seat belts' reminder is issued as long as the driver's seat belt has not been fas­tened. On certain national-market versions, the 'Fasten seat belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 8 km/h, approx. 5 mph, if the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened, if heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts.
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1. Hold onto the belt.
2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back up to the reel.
The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any stature as long as they are sitting cor­rectly, see page 43.
Adjusting
The two seat belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are intended for the left and right seat occupants. The buckle marked CENTER is only to be used by a person occupying the centre rear seat.
Damaged seat belts
Should the seat belts be placed under
strain in the event of an accident or sus­tain damage, replace the belt system including the seat-belt tensioner and have the belt ten­sioner tested. Have this work performed only by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel, otherwise the correct functioning of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to call up
"Climate".
3. Select "Seat-heating distribution" and
press the controller.
4. Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Driver" or "Passenger".
5. Turn the controller. The setting is adopted;
you can now change to another field.
Rear

Heated seats*

Front
Press once per temperature stage. Three LEDs indicates the highest preset temperature.
To switch off: press and hold down the button.
Temperature distribution
The temperature distribution between the seat cushion and seat back can be varied.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
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Function as for heated front seats, two temper­ature stages.

Active seat ventilation*

Press once per ventilation stage.
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The highest stage with three LEDs lit is
for a rapid cooling effect, e.g. if the car's interior has become very hot. The system auto­matically switches down a stage after a short time to avoid overcooling.<

Active seat*

The seat cushion is actively varied by the right and left halves of the seat cushion being raised and lowered alternately. This helps to avoid muscular strain and signs of fatigue, and thus guards against back pains in the lumbar region.
To switch on, press the button; the LED lights up.
When you switch off the active seat, it may take up to 1 minute for the two halves of the base cushion to return to their home positions.

Mirrors

Door mirrors
The outer sections of the mirrors depict a larger field of view* than the inner sections. In this way, the view to the rear is extended and the blind spot, as it is known, is reduced in size.
The objects seen in the mirrors are closer
than they appear. Do not gauge your dis­tance from following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise there is an increased risk of accident.<
1 Adjusting
2 Changing over to the mirror on the other
side or to the automatic parking function, see Passenger-side mirror tilt-down on page 50
3 Folding mirrors in and out
To memorise mirror positions, see Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory on page 45.
*
Adjusting manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually by pressing the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At speeds up to approx. 30 km/h, approx. 20 mph, you can fold the mirrors in or out by pressing button 3. This can be useful for exam­ple in car washes or narrow streets, or to fold the mirrors back out into the correct position after they have been folded in manually. If the mirrors have been folded in, they automatically fold out again when a speed of approx. 40 km/h, approx. 25 mph, is reached.
Before putting the car through a car wash, fold the mirrors in either manually or by
pressing button 3, otherwise they could be damaged on account of the car's width.<
Automatic heating
Both outside mirrors are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
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Automatic parking function*
Activating
1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver-side mirror, arrow 1.

Steering wheel

Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident
may result from any unexpected movement.<
Adjusting
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R. The glass in the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. The road surface close to the car, e.g. the kerb, is then brought within the driver's field of view in the mirror, for instance while parking the car.
The parking position function is switched off if you are towing a trailer.<
Deactivating
Push the switch to the position for the passen­ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Inside mirror
Adjusting manually
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi­tion.
3. Fold the lever back up.
Adjusting electrically*
To reduce glare from following vehicles after dark, turn the knob.
Automatic-dim mirrors
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*
see page 123.
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions.
To memorise steering wheel position, see Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory, page 45.
Electric steering-wheel lock
The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati­cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, see page 56.
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To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves to its highest position.
Heated steering wheel*
Press the button with the ignition switched on.
When the steering wheel heating is on, the LED in the button is lit.
Programmable buttons* on the steering wheel
You can program the buttons with a function of your choice.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
A list showing various functions is dis­played:
> "Voice output of nav. system"
Spoken instructions for the navigation system
*
> "Air circulation on / off"
Permanently shutting off the entry of outside air, see Automatic Air Recircula­tion Control AUC on page 104
> "Mute on / off"
To mute the audio sources
> "Display on / off"
To switch the control display on/off
> "Telephone list"
Show/hide telephone book or last list of saved numbers displayed
> "HDC on / off"
To switch Hill Descent Control HDC on/off
> "Next entertainment source"
To change the audio source
5. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
6. Select a button if appropriate and press the
controller.
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appropriate key.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Operating a function
Press the appropriate button on the steering
Adjusting
wheel.
If you have programmed "Voice output of nav. system" for one of the buttons:
> Switching spoken instructions on/off:
Press and hold down the button.
> Repeating the last spoken instruction:
Press the button.
> With Business navigation system, interrupt-
ing spoken instructions during an announcement: Press the button.
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Child safety

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Important considerations

Do not leave children unattended in the car, as they could otherwise endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
All the seats in your BMW, except for the driver's seat, are in principle suitable for the installation of universal child restraint systems for all age groups, provided these have been approved for the age group in question.
Always carry children at the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is in the rear seat.
Children under 12 or smaller than 150 cm,
approx. 5 feet, should always travel at the rear using suitable child restraint systems, oth­erwise there is a greater risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Exception for the front passenger's seat
If you nevertheless need to fit a child
restraint system on the front passenger's seat, the passenger's front and side airbags must be deactivated, otherwise a child travel­ling on that seat will be at considerable risk of injury if the airbags are triggered, even if it is wearing a child restraint system. BMW Service will be pleased to advise you on this.<

Key switch* for front passenger airbag

You can deactivate and subsequently reactivate the front and side airbags for the front passen­ger by means of a key switch. This is located in the glove box.
Deactivating
Use a key to turn the key switch to the OFF position.
The airbags for the front passenger are deacti­vated when the switch is in this position. The airbags for the driver remain fully active.
Once the child restraint system has been removed, immediately reactivate the air-
bags for the front passenger so that they can deploy correctly in the event of an accident.<
Reactivating
Turn the key switch to the ON position.
The front passenger's airbags are reactivated and can deploy correctly if the need arises.
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airbag
Child safety
The layout of the switches and indicator lamps may vary depending on the car's equipment.
> The indicator lamp remains on if the front
passenger's airbags have been deactivated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
front passenger's airbags have been acti­vated.

Fitting child restraint systems

BMW Service can supply suitable child restraint systems for every age and weight category.
When selecting, installing and using child
restraint systems, observe the manufac­turer's instructions, as the protective effect could otherwise be impaired. Following an accident, have all components of the child restraint system and the seat belt that was used to secure it checked and renewed if necessary. Always have this work performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suita­bly trained personnel.<
Touring: comply with the notes on seat
belts on page 42, or there may be a risk to your personal safety.<
Seat height
Before fitting a universal child restraint system to the front passenger s eat, move the seat up as far as it will go in order to achieve optimal place­ment of the seat belt. Do not adjust the height of the seat with the child restraint system fitted.
Backrest width*
The backrest width adjustment feature of
the front passenger's seat must be fully extended. Once the child seat has been fitted, no memory positions may be called up and active backrest width adjustment must be deactivated in order not to restrict the stability of the child seat on the front passenger's seat.<
1. After unlocking the car, sit on the front pas-
senger's seat and close the door in order to call up the memory position.
2. Open the backrest adjustment fully, see
page 44.
3. Deactivate active backrest adjustment, see
page 44.
4. Fit the child seat.
ISOFIX* child seat mountings
For details of how to install the ISOFIX
child seat, please consult the separate operating and safety instructions supplied by the seat's manufacturer.<
Saloon: rear seats
On the front passenger's seat
Before fitting a child restraint system on
the front passenger's seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front pas­senger side have been deactivated, otherwise the child travelling on that seat will be at consid­erable risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.<
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The ISOFIX child seat mountings are located behind the positions marked by arrows.
Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, pull the belt away from the area around the mountings.
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system*
The brackets for the ISOFIX child seat mount­ings are located behind the caps as shown. Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, remove the caps and pull the belt away from the area around the child seat mountings.
Touring: rear seats
Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, tilt the front
*
seat down fully rest is fully upright, see page 43.
and make sure that the back-

When driving with children

If your car has rear side airbags, do not
allow children travelling in child seats to lean out towards the door trim, as serious inju­ries could occur if the side airbags were to be triggered.<
You can have the side airbags at the rear disa­bled. BMW Service will be pleased to advise you on this.
Child safety catches in rear doors
The brackets for the ISOFIX child seat mount­ings are located behind the caps as shown and are covered again once the child seat has been removed.
Before fitting the ISOFIX child seat, pull the belt away from the area around the mountings.
Front passenger's seat
The ISOFIX child seat mountings are located behind the points marked with arrows.
Push down the locking lever on the rear doors: The door in question can now only be opened from the outside.
Safety switch for window lifts
Press the safety switch for the window lifts, see page 38, if children are travelling on the rear seat.
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Driving

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Ignition lock

Driving
Insert the remote control fully into the ignition lock.
> Radio readiness switches on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
> The electric steering wheel lock disen-
gages audibly.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before starting off, otherwise the
electric steering wheel lock will not disengage and you will not be able to steer the car.<
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock
Press the remote control in briefly; it is ejected a short way.
At the same time:
> The ignition switches off, if it was on before-
hand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

Start/stop button

Each time the start/stop button is pressed briefly, radio readiness or the ignition are switched on or off.
Touching the start/stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers are ready for operation. The time and the outside tempera­ture are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> Immediately when the remote control is
removed from the ignition lock
> When you touch the sensitive panel on the
door handle, if the car is fitted with comfort access
*
, see Locking on page 36
Ignition on
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in panel 1 of the instrument cluster, see page 11, light up and remain on for different lengths of time.
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru­ment cluster go out.
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Starting the engine

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Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,
as inhaling the harmful exhaust gas can lead to loss of consciousness with fatal conse­quences. The exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic. Do not leave the car unat­tended with the engine running, as this consti­tutes a hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, select neutral or selector lever position P and apply the handbrake, otherwise the car could roll away.<
Do not press the accelerator pedal while start­ing the engine.
Do not warm up the engine with the car at a standsti ll; it is preferabl e to set off straig ht away, driving at moderate engine speeds.
Manual gearbox
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Depress the clutch and engage neutral
gear.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time, and ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
1. Depress the brake.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time, and ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG*
1. Depress the brake.
2. Select selector lever position N and make
sure that this position is also displayed on the instrument cluster.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time, and ceases automatically as soon as the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, depress the brake and push the selector lever to the
right; then engage position N. Watch the instru­ment cluster display.<
Exceptional starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine.
> If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low ambient
temperatures of below approx. –156 /57 or at high altitudes of more than about 1,000 m, approx. 3,300 ft, above sea level.
Avoid starting, stopping and restarting
the engine in rapid succession or repeated attempts to start the engine if it does not fire, otherwise unburned or only partially combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con­verter, which could overheat and be damaged as a result.<
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and the temperature is below approx. 06/327, starting may be delayed by automatic preheating. The preheat­ing indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster and a message appears on the Check Control at the same time.
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Stopping engine

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Do not remove the remote control from
the ignition lock whilst the car is moving in order to avoid the steering lock engaging during steering.
Driving
Always take the remote control with you when you leave the car. When parking on an incline, apply the handbrake, otherwise the car could roll away.<
Releasing

Manual gearbox

1. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the handbrake.
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG*
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Engage a drive position.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
If N is engaged when the engine is switched off, a visual and audible warning will be out­put to indicate this.
Automatic transmission*
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended for pre­venting a stationary car rolling away, and acts on the rear wheels.
Raise slightly, press the knob and move the lever down.
If exceptionally it is necessary to use the
handbrake while on the move, do not apply it too firmly. Keep the knob on the lever held in all the time. Too violent an application of the handbrake could overbrake the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to skid.<
To prevent corrosion or an imbalance
between the brakes on the right and left side, apply the handbrake lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill, provided that it is safe to do so. The brake lights do not come on when the handbrake is applied.<
Manual gearbox
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up; a signal will also sound when driving off. The handbrake is applied.
Applying
The lever engages automatically.
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When shifting in 5th/6th gear, press the
gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
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Reverse
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Engage this gear only when the car is standing still. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
The reversing lights come on automatically when the ignition is switched on.

Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG*

Principle
The Sequential M Gearbox SMG is an auto­mated gearbox on which clutch operation and gearshifts are performed by an electro-hydrau­lic system.
You operate SMG via the selector lever in the centre console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
> The choice of manual or automated opera-
tion: Sequential mode or Drive mode
> A choice of two driving programs: Normal or
Sport, see Dynamic Driving Control page 60
> Automatic downshifts and protection
against gearshifting errors, including in the Sequential mode
> Acceleration assistant, see page 61
Selector lever positions
> One-touch functions for the Sequential
mode: +: manual upshifting –: manual downshifting
> D: activate/deactivate Drive mode
N is automatically engaged if the driver's
door is opened while the engine is run­ning and neither the pedals nor the shift pad­dles or selector lever are being operated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and the flashing N display in the instrument cluster.<
Gear indicator
R N 1 to 6
The current gear is displayed, preceded by a D in the Drive mode.
Only the information on this display will
tell you whether the required selector lever position has been engaged.<
Shiftlock
Before moving the lever away from N with the car stationary, first depress the brake, other­wise the desired gearshift will not be performed.
R Reverse
Engage this gear only when the car is standing still.
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You will see the current selector lever position in the centre console.
> R: reverse
> N: neutral
Sequential mode
Every time the engine is started, the Sequential mode is active when you press the selector lever to the right with the brake depressed.
You shift up and down via the shift paddles or the selector lever, without needing to take your foot off the accelerator.
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e.g. on slippery roads.
In the following situations, SMG will take control on your behalf:
> Upshifts and downshifts are performed only
Driving
at a suitable engine or road speed; for example, the gearbox cannot shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high.
> When you bring the car to a halt, first gear is
selected automatically.
> Shortly before you reach the minimum
speed for the gear that is selected, the gear­box shifts down without any action required on your part.
D Drive mode
In the Drive mode, all forward gears are changed automatically.
To change over from the Sequential to the Drive mode: press the selector lever to the right, towards D.
Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. for over­taking manoeuvres, press the accelerator down fully. You achieve maximum acceleration.
To change back to the Sequential mode: press the selector lever to the right again in direction D or change gear using the shift pad­dles or the selector lever.
Drive off quickly when moving off on an
uphill gradient. Do not use the accelerator to prevent the car rolling back down a slope; apply the handbrake, to avoid causing the gear­box to overheat.<
Via the shift paddles on the steering wheel
> To shift up, pull one of the shift paddles.
> To shift down, press one of the shift pad-
dles.
Dynamic Driving Control
Dynamic Driving Control allows you to call up an enhanced sports response from your BMW at the push of a button:
> The engine responds more spontaneously
to accelerator pedal movements.
> Gear changes are performed more rapidly.
> The engine's speed range is exploited to
the full in the Drive mode.
> 6th gear is not engaged in Drive mode.
> Cruise control
The memorised speed is established more rapidly when called up.
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:
Activating the system
Gear changes
Via the selector lever
> To shift up, pull the selector lever back.
> To shift down, push it forwards.
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Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up and the SPORT display appears in the instrument cluster.
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Deactivating the system
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> Press the SPORT button again or
> Engage reverse or
> Switch off the engine.
The LED in the button and the SPORT display in the instrument cluster go out.
Acceleration assistant
The acceleration assistant permits optimum acceleration of the car from a standstill to motor racing standards on high-grip surfaces.
Do not use the acceleration assistant too frequently, otherwise various compo-
nents could be subjected to premature wear.<
1. Activate Dynamic Driving Control.
2. Deactivate DSC, see page 84.
3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal quickly:
kick-down. The optimum engine speed for pulling away is established.
You should reactivate DSC subsequently to maintain vehicle stability.<

Automatic transmission with Steptronic*

In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can perform manual gearshifts with the Steptronic, see page 62.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.
Moving the selector lever
> Do not move the selector lever away from
position P until the engine is running: inter­lock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the car stationary, first depress the brake, otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
Apply the brake until you are ready to move off; this will prevent the car
creeping when a gear is selected.<
A lock prevents the selector lever being inad­vertently moved to the R or P position. To dis­engage the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.
P Park
Engage this gear only when the car is standing still. The driven wheels are locked.
R Reverse
Engage this gear only when the car is standing still.
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P R N D DS M1 to M6
N Neutral
You can select this in a car wash, for example. The car will be able to roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Use this position for all normal driving. All for­ward gears are selected as necessary.
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Kick-down
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Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance: press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full-throttle position; increased resistance will be felt.
Driving
Sport program and M/S manual-shift mode
Move selector lever to the left from position D, into the M/S selection gate: The Sport program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is rec­ommended for a performance-oriented driving style.
When you press the selector lever forwards or back, the manual mode is activated and Step­tronic changes gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 to M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at a suitable engine or road speed; for example, the transmission will not shift down if the resulting engine speed would be too high. The gear selected appears briefly in the instrument clus­ter, followed by the gear actually in use.
To return to the automatic mode, move the selector lever right into position D.
Overriding selector lever interlock
Should the selector lever be stuck in position P despite the button on the selector lever being pressed, the selector-lever lock can be overrid­den:
1. Unclip the gaiter of the selector lever.
2. Pull the gaiter up over the selector lever
until the gaiter is inside out.
3. Using the screwdriver from the toolkit, see
page 192, press the red section of the lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position at the same time.

Flashing turn indicators/ Headlight flasher

1 High-beam headlights
2 Headlight flasher
3 Flashing turn indicators
Indicating a turn
Press the lever beyond the pressure point.
To cancel it manually, press the lever as far as the pressure point.
If the indicator lamp flashes more rapidly than usual, a flashing turn indicator bulb
has failed; if towing a trailer, the failed bulb could be on the trailer.<
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Press and hold the lever as far as the pressure point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal
Press the lever as far as the pressure point; the flashing turn indicator flashes three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Light" and press the controller.
5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and
press the controller.
The triple turn signal function is
switched on.
5 Adjusting rain sensor
sensitivity
Switching on wipers
The lever returns to the home position when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once. The wipers switch to intermittent wipe as the car comes to a halt.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the pressure point. The wipers switch to normal speed as the car comes to a halt.
Rain sensor
The speed of the wipers is regulated automati­cally according to how hard it is raining. The rain sensor is located on the windscreen, directly in front of the inside mirror.
Activating the rain sensor

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or flick-wipe
3 Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
4 Cleaning windscreen and headlights
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but­ton comes on.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity
Turn the knurled wheel 5.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic car wash, to prevent the car's wipers
being activated inadvertently and damaged.<
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Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
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Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed on to the windscreen and the wipers are oper­ated briefly.
When the car's lights are switched on, the head-
Driving
lights are cleaned simultaneously at practical intervals.
Only operate the washer systems and
cleaning equipment if you are certain that the fluid will not freeze to the windscreen and interfere with the view ahead. Screenwash should therefore be added to the fluid, see Washer fluid. Do not run the washer systems if the washer fluid reservoir is empty, or the washer pump will be damaged.<
Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are heated auto­matically while the engine is running or the igni­tion switched on.
Touring: Rear window wiper

Washer fluid

Screenwash for the washer fluid is highly
flammable. Keep it away from possible ignition sources and store it only in the carefully sealed original containers, out of reach of chil­dren. Comply with the instructions on the con­tainers.<
Washer fluid reservoir
When filling with water, to which screenwash has been added if required, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Mix the water and screenwash additive
before filling the washer fluid reservoir, to make sure the correct concentration is main­tained.<
1 Intermittent operation. It operates continu-
ously when reverse gear is engaged
2 Rear window washer
Do not run the washer systems if the washer fluid reservoir is empty, or the
washer pump will be damaged.<
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Capacity
Saloon: Approx. 3 litres, approx. 5 pints, with headlamp
*
cleaning system 9pints.
Touring: approx. 5 litres, approx. 9 pints.
approx. 5 litres, approx.

Cruise control*

Principle
You can activate cruise control once you reach a speed of approx. 30 km/h or 20 mph. The car then memorises and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering col­umn.
Do not use cruise control if adverse con-
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One lever for all functions
1 Maintaining and memorising speed, accel-
erating
2 Maintaining and memorising speed, decel-
erating
3 Interrupting cruise control
4 Recalling a speed
Maintaining and memorising speed, accelerating
Press the lever as far as the pressure point, arrow 1: The car's current speed is maintained and memorised. Display 1 in the speedometer shows this controlled speed, see further below. Each time the lever is pressed, the speed increases by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph.
Press the lever as far as the pressure point and hold it there: The car accelerates without the accelerator pedal being pressed. As soon as you release the lever, the speed the car has reached will be maintained and memorised.
Press the lever beyond the pressure point: Increase speed by 10 km/h or 5 mph.
If engine braking alone is insufficient on a down­hill gradient, the set speed may be exceeded. It may also prove impossible to maintain speed with the available engine power on uphill gradi­ents.
Maintaining and memorising speed, decelerating
Pull the lever, arrow 2: Functions as 1, except that the car's speed is reduced instead.
Interrupting cruise control
Press the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.
In addition, you interrupt the cruise control function automatically:
> When braking
> When you operate the clutch or engage
automatic transmission/SMG position N
> When DSC has cut in
Recalling a speed
Press button 4: The memorised speed is recalled and main­tained.
Deactivating the system
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the sys­tem is deactivated and the speed stored in the memory is deleted.
Displays in the instrument cluster
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1 Memorised speed
2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
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Active Cruise Control*

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Principle
Active Cruise Control enables you to select a speed which the car will then maintain automat-
Driving
ically, assuming your progress is not obstructed.
Subject to reasonable limits, the system auto­matically adjusts the speed of your car if you come up behind a slower vehicle. You can vary the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front. For safety reasons, this distance depends on the speeds in question. To main­tain sufficient distance, the system automati­cally closes down the throttle, applies the brakes if necessary, and speeds up again if the vehicle in front accelerates. As soon as the road ahead becomes clear, it accelerates to your desired speed again. The desired speed is also maintained on downhill gradients.
Read and carefully comply with the information on the system's limits starting on page 69 so that you can understand the system's range of applications and use the system appropriately.
Professional navigation system*
If there is a navigation DVD in the drive, see page 132, the system will adapt the way the car is accelerated and slowed down to the road you are currently driving along.
If the car's position is not known, e.g. because you have left the area covered by the map, the navigation system will cease to have an influ­ence.
Braking sensation
The system 's automatic brake o peration results in a braking sensation that is slightly different from what you feel when you brake the car your­self in a similar situation. Unaccustomed noises when the car is braked automatically are nor­mal.
Manual gearbox
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti­vated. A shift notice is issued or the system is deactivated when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds.
SMG
In the Sequential mode, an instruction to shift gear is issued or the system is deactivated if you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds.
In the Drive mode, the SMG behaves in a similar way to an automatic transmission in position D.
When to use it
The optimum road speed range on main roads and motorways in good condition is approx. 80 to 140 km/h, approx. 50 to 85 mph. Make sure that you observe the relevant maximum legal speed limit.
Ideally, minimum speeds should not under­shoot 30 km/h or 20 mph and maximum speeds not exceed 180 km/h or 110 mph.
Active Cruise Control does not release
you from your personal responsibility to drive safely. Consider road-surface, weather and visibility conditions to decide whether and how the sys­tem should be used. Use the system only when traffic is flowing smoothly and not on roads with loose surfaces or sharp bends, nor when there is road ice, fog, snow or heavy rain. Check the speed you are driving at as well as your stopping distance, and remain in a position to apply the brakes at all times. Otherwise oper­ating conditions which violate the law or consti­tute an accident risk could result.<
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1 Memorising and increasing the desired
speed
2 Memorising and reducing the desired
speed
3 Deactivating the system, see page 68
4 Calling up memorised speed and distance,
see page 68
5 Selecting distance from vehicle in front, see
page 67
Maintaining current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull briefly, arrow 2.
differences in speed in relation to vehicles trav­elling in front, e.g. if you get too close to a lorry or if another vehicle swerves into your lane.<
Stepwise increase
Briefly press the lever repeatedly up to or beyond the pressure point, arrow 1, until the desired speed appears on the display.
> Every time you press the lever as far as the
pressure point, the desired speed increases by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph.
> Every time you press the lever beyond the
pressure point, the desired speed increases to the next value of ten on the km/h or mph speedo display.
The speed that is then shown is memorised and will be achieved on a clear road.
Stepless increase
Briefly press the lever repeatedly up to or beyond the pressure point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The speed that is then shown is memorised and will be achieved on a clear road.
The car's current speed is memorised and maintained. It is displayed on the speedometer and appears briefly on the instrument cluster.
The controlled speed may be undershot when driving uphill if there is insufficient engine power. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on steep slopes, the system will apply the brakes lightly.
Setting the desired speed
Adapt your desired speed to the traffic
conditions and remain ready to apply the br ak es at a ll time s, or th er e is a ri sk of ac ciden ts . The system is not able to compensate marked
Decreasing
Pull the lever repeatedly, arrow 2, until the desired speed appears on the display.
Functions analogous to stepwise/stepless increase, except that the speed is decreased.
Selecting distance
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> Knurled wheel turned downwards:
To increase the distance.
> Knurled wheel turned upwards:
To reduce the distance.
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ment cluster.
Distance 1
Driving
Distance 2
Distance 3 When you switch on the system for the first time after starting the engine, this distance is preset. This corresponds to approx. half the numerical value on the km/h or mph speedo display.
Distance 4
Adapt the distance chosen from the vehi­cle in front to the traffic and weather con-
ditions, otherwise you may risk committing a traffic offence or causing an accident.<
> When DSC is intervening or deactivated
> When the system does not detect any
objects for a lengthy period of time, e.g. on infrequently driven roads without defined boundaries or due to a dirty wheel sensor, see page 69
> When your road speed is less than 30 km/h
or 20 mph due to a traffic situation
When the system is deactivated, you must brake the car yourself and/or
manoeuvre as necessary, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.<
Recalling the memorised desired speed and distance level
Press button 4. The displays appear in the instrument cluster.
The memorised speed is deleted when the igni­tion is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Deactivating the system
Press the lever up or down. The displays in the instrument cluster go out.
The system is also deactivated whenever you brake, shift gears very slowly, place the trans­mission in idle or move the gear selector lever to position N. In addition, the system is automati­cally deactivated:
> When DTC is activated
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1 Memorised desired speed
2 Lights up yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Flashes red, a signal sounds: system can­not maintain distance; driver must brake the car
Flashes yellow: driving stability control sys­tems are intervening; cruise control is deac­tivated
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The display lights up as soon as the system is activated
4 Memorised desired speed is displayed
briefly
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Warning lamps
The display 2 flashes red, a signal sounds. The system instructs you to inter­vene by braking and, if necessary,
taking evasive action. Active Cruise Control is unable to restore the distance between your car and the vehicle in front auto­matically. However, this display does not relieve you of the responsibility to adapt the desired speed and driving style to the traffic conditions.
Display 2 flashes yellow.
The prerequisites for operating
Active Cruise Control are not met,
e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC
System limits
interventions. The system intervenes by brak­ing until you actively take over.
Radar sensor
Heavy rain, dirt, snow and ice may impair the system's ability to detect preceding vehicles. If necessary, clean the radar sensor at the front of the car, beneath the bumper. Take particular care when removing snow and ice.
If the sensor is not correctly aligned, Active Cruise Control cannot be activated.
The range of the wheel sensor and the system's capacity for braking the car automatically are limited. It is possible, for example, that two­wheelers in front of you will be detected later than cars.
The system will not brake the car if you
approach a stationary obstruction on your side of the road, e.g. a vehicle standing at red traffic lights or the end of a tailback. You will need to intervene to avoid the risk of an acci­dent.<
The system does not respond to oncoming vehicles.
Vehicles pulling out
If a vehicle pulls out in front of you, e.g. after overtaking, the system will not identify the vehi-
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as your car.
If a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not always be
able to maintain the selected distance automat-
Driving
ically. The same applies to high differences between your speed and that of preceding vehi­cles, e.g. when rapidly approaching a truck. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or manoeuvre the car yourself. You will need to intervene to avoid the risk of an accident.<
Bends in the road
If the desired speed selected is excessive for a bend, the system will reduce the speed while the car is taking the bend. However, it is unable to anticipate how sharp a bend in the road is. You should therefore select an appropriate speed before entering a bend.
Due to the wheel sensor's restricted range, the situation may arise where a preceding vehicle may not be detected on a bend in the road, or detected very late.
decelerates in such a situation, the accelerator can be used briefly to counteract this effect. When the accelerator is released again, the sys­tem will resume control of the car's speed.
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. When the accelerator is released, the desired speed is re-established or the selected distance from the vehicle in front taken into account.
Do not leave your foot on the accelerator
pedal, and make sure that no objects such as floor mats are resting on the accelerator pedal, otherwise the system will not be able to brake the car.<
When your car is approaching a bend, in view of its curvature the system may respond tempo­rarily to vehicles in the other lane. If your car
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Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

1 Time, outside temperature and date
2 Distance recorder – odometer – and trip dis-
tance recorder
3 Press the knob:
> Reset trip distance recorder with the
ignition switched on
> With the ignition switched off, displaying
time, outside temperature display and distance recorder for a short time
The outside temperature and time of day are displayed following radio readiness.
To call up the date: Press the CHECK button on the flashing turn indicator lever, see page 77.
Setting the time and date, see page 79.
You can alter the unit of measurement 6 or 7 on the control display, see Units of measure­ment on page 81.
Outside temperature warning
Once the display shows a temperature of below +36/377, a signal sounds and a warning lamp comes on. There is an increased risk of ice.
Ice can still form even at temperatures above +36/377. You should therefore
drive carefully over bridges and shaded roads; otherwise there is an increased risk of acci­dent.<

Revolution counter

The white striped advance warning zone, arrow 1, changes depending on the engine temperature. As the engine temperature increases, the advance warning zone reduces in size accordingly. Avoid engine speeds in the advance warning zone if possible.
You must avoid engine speeds in the red warn­ing zone, arrow 2. In this zone the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
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Coolant temperature

Should the coolant and therefore the engine become too hot, a warning lamp will come on. In addition, a message will appear on the control display.
Checking coolant level, see page 188.
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Energy control

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Shows the momentary fuel consumption. This enables you to check how economical and envi­ronmentally friendly your current driving style is.

Fuel gauge

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Fuel tank capacity: approx. 70 litres, approx.
15.4 gal. Notes on refuelling, see page 180.
If the car is at an angle for some time, for exam­ple on a long mountain road, the value in the dis­play may fluctuate to some extent.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone, a message appears on the control display for a short time and the remaining operating range is displayed on the computer. If the remaining range is less than approx. 50 km, approx. 30 miles, the message is displayed per­manently on the control display.
If the range is below 50 km, approx. 30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the
engine's functions are not assured and damage may occur.<

Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster
To access the information, press the BC button on the flashing turn indicator lever following radio readiness.
The following items of information are dis­played in the order listed:
> Range
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
Range
This display indicates how far the car can prob­ably be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. The distance is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the past 30 km, approx. 20 miles.
If the range is below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the engine's functions are not assured and damage may occur.<
Average speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any stationary periods where the engine was switched off.
To reset the average speed: press the BC but­ton on the flashing turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
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Average fuel consumption
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The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period since the engine was last started.
You can have the average fuel consumption for two different distances displayed on the control display, see Displays on the control display or Journey computer* further below.
To reset the average consumption: press the BC button on the flashing turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Displays on the control display
You can also call up the computer via iDrive, principle see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Move the controller to the right to call up
"Navigation". On cars without navigation system Call up "OBC".
3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
troller.
*
:
> Estimated arrival time:
> Enter a distance manually in the compu-
ter, see further below.
> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-
tem
*
, see page 134.
> Range
> Distance from destination:
> Enter a distance manually in the compu-
ter, see further below.
> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-
tem
*
, see page 134.
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
Resetting values
You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption:
1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Entering distance manually
1. Select "Distance to dest." and press the
controller.
4. Select "Computer" and press the control-
ler.
2. Turn the controller to set the distance to the
destination. You may need to overcome a slight resistance if you wish to enter a rela­tively high difference.
3. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The distance is automatically preset during route guidance by the navigation system
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Journey computer*
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The journey computer is suitable e.g. for a holi­day trip.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Call up "Navigation".
On cars without navigation system "OBC".
3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select "Journey computer" and press the
controller.
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> Departure time
> Journey time
> Distance covered
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
To start, stop or reset all values in the journey computer:
1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Press the controller.
*
: call up
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to
the assistance window and press the con­troller.
2. Select "Computer" or "Journey computer".
3. Press the controller.

Service requirements

Display options
You can have the computer or the journey com­puter displayed in the assistance window.
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The distance remaining to the next service and its date are displayed briefly when the ignition is switched on.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by
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Further information
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You can have further information on the scope of maintenance displayed on the control dis­play, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Status" and press the controller.
Symbols
No servicing is currently needed.
Servicing or an inspection required by law is due soon. Please arrange a Service
appointment.
Servicing is overdue.
Entering dates of statutory emissions tests and vehicle inspections*
Make sure that the date on the control display is always set correctly, see page 80, otherwise the Condition Based Service CBS cannot func­tion correctly.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Status" and press the controller.
6. Select "Stat. exhaust. insp." or "Stat. vehi-
cle insp." and press the controller.
A list of selected maintenance routines and inspections required by law is displayed.
You can call up more information on each entry:
Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
7. Select "Schedule date for service" and
press the controller. The month is selected.
8. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
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The year is selected.
10. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
11. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The date input is memorised.
To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.

Check Control

Principle
The Check Control monitors car functions and alerts you to any faults in the systems moni­tored. The system alerts you by means of indi­cator or warning lamps in the instrument clus­ter, possibly accompanied by an acoustic signal, and text messages at the bottom of the control display.
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Indicator and warning lamps
after a short time. The warning lamp signals and text messages are memorised and can be called up again subsequently, see also page 77.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages appearing at the lower edge of the control display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps that have come on.
Indicator and warning lamps may light up in a variety of colours and combinations both in the panel 1 and in the display 2.
means that a Check Control message has been issued. The symbol remains visible even if the Check Control message disappears again
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You can subsequently call up additional infor­mation for most Check Control messages, e.g. the cause of a malfunction and what action is required on your part, see below.
If action is required as a matter of urgency, this information is flashed up as soon as the accom­panying lamp comes on.
Exit the displayed information: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Order of importance of Check Control messages
Important Check Control messages remain until the faults in question have been rectified. These messages cannot be deleted. If several faults occur at the same time, they are dis­played in succession.
Less important messages disappear after approx. 20 seconds, but they remain memo­rised.
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To hide these Check Control messages:
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Press the CHECK button on the flashing turn indicator lever.
Displaying memorised Check Control messages
1. Press and hold down the button:
The first message stored is displayed.
4. Select "Check Control messages" and
press the controller.
5. Select a text message and press the con-
troller.
To exit the display: Select the arrow and press the controller.
2. Press the button:
Every time you press the button, another message is displayed.
Displaying further information subsequently
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
Displaying the urgency of malfunctions
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Depending on the equipment specification, the following symbols are displayed alongside the Check Control messages in the memory:
There are no malfunctions in the systems monitored.
There are malfunctions in the systems monitored. Supplementary information is given on the control display for certain malfunctions.
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ments status, see page 74.
Messages displayed at end of a journey
Malfunctions which have been indicated during a journey are displayed again when you switch off the ignition.
You can call up the messages again provided the display has not yet gone out. Press CHECK button for approx. 2 seconds. If there are sev­eral messages, press the CHECK button as many times as necessary.
The display goes out
> Automatically after a short time
> If you press the CHECK button again for
approx. 2 seconds
5. Select the speed and press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to adjust the limit. You
may need to overcome a slight resistance if you wish to enter a relatively high differ­ence.
7. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The limit is automatically switched on.
Memorising actual speed as limit value
Select "Accept current speed" and press the controller. The actual speed is memorised as the limit value.
Activating limit
Select "On" and press the controller.
The limit is automatically switched on.
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Speed limit*

You can enter a speed at which you are to be alerted by means of a Check Control message. You can use this feature e.g. to ensure that you do not exceed the speed limit in a built-up area. A renewed reminder of this speed limit will not be given unless you have undercut it by at least 5 km/h, approx. 3 mph, in the meantime.
Displaying, setting or altering limit
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Call up "Navigation".
On cars without navigation system "OBC".
3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.
*
: call up

Stopwatch*

iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Call up "Navigation".
On cars without navigation system "OBC".
3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
ler.
Starting, stopping or resetting
> Select "Start" and press the controller. The
stopwatch starts at the time displayed.
> Select "Reset" and press the controller.
The stopwatch is reset and starts again if it was running previously.
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: call up
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> Select "Stop" and press the controller.
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Timekeeping is stopped.
Taking an intermediate time reading
Select "Interm. time" and press the controller. The intermediate reading is displayed below the current time display.
You can also call up other functions at any time while the stopwatch is running. The
stopwatch continues to run in the back­ground.<

Settings on the control display

iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button once or twice until
the start menu is displayed.
3. Turn the controller until "Display settings"
is selected and press the controller.
Setting time
1. You may need to move the controller for-
ward once to switch to the first field from the top.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
2. Turn the controller until "Clock" is selected
and press the controller.
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selected and press the controller.
Adjusting settings
1. Turn the controller to set the hour and press
the controller.
2. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
The system accepts the new time.
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Switching on hour signal*
Shortly before the hour, three signal tones will be emitted.
Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.
The hour signal is switched on.
2. Select "Set date" and press the controller.
The first part of the date setting is selected, in this example the day.
3. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
4. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The next part of the time setting is selected.
5. Complete the setting. Once the setting has
been completed, the date is memorised.
Altering the date format
1. Select "Date format" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Brightness of the control display
The brightness is automatically adjusted to ambient light conditions. However, you can adjust the basic setting.
1. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
Setting the time format
1. Select "Time format" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Setting date
1. Select "Date" and press the controller.
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2. Move the controller to the right if necessary,
to call up "Display Offset".
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is obtained.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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You can alter the units of measurement for fuel consumption, distance, temperature and pres­sure.
1. Select "Units" and press the controller.
2. Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
3. Select the desired unit of measurement and
press the controller.
The settings are saved for the remote control currently in use.
Language of the control display
1. Select "Languages" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "Text language" and press the con-
troller. You can alter the language of the dis­play texts.
3. Select the desired language and press the
controller.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

Principle
PDC assists you when manoeuvring into a parking space. Audible signals and a visual
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display object in front of or behind your car. Four ultra­sonic sensors in each bumper measure the dis­tance from it. The sensors cover a range of approx. 2 m or 7 ft. An acoustic warning does not sound, however, until an object is approx. 60 cm or 2 ft or closer to the front sensors or rear corner sensors, and approx. 1.5 m or 5 ft or closer to the rear centre sensors.
speed, as is usually the case when the car is being parked. Avoid approaching an object rap­idly, otherwise the system may be unable to alert you in sufficient time in view of the physical principles involved.<
If the car is towing a trailer, the rear sensors will be unable to supply meaningful signals. They therefore do not come on.
Automatic activation
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated automatically after approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear or move the selector lever to position R.
Wait briefly before starting to drive, to allow the system to become active.

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indicate that you are approaching an
PDC is a parking aid which is capable of registering objects approached at low
Switching on manually
Press the button, the LED comes on.
Switching off manually
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Once you have driven approx. 50 m, approx. 165 ft, or travelled at a speed of more than approx. 30 km/h, approx. 20 mph, the system is deactivated and the LED goes out. Switch the system on again manually as necessary.
Audible warning signals
The fact that you are approaching an object is indicated by an intermittent warning signal for the part of the car in question. For instance, if an object is identified to the rear left of the car, the warning signal sounds at the rear left loud­speaker. The closer the car approaches the obstruction, the more rapid the sequence of signals. When the distance from a detected object is less than approx. 30 cm, approx. 1 ft, the signal becomes continuous.
An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds:
> If you remain in front of an object that was
detected by only one of the corner sensors
> If you are driving parallel to a wall
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The LED in the button flashes and a message appears on the control display. PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
As a precautionary measure, keep the sensors clean and free from ice, so that they always operate reliably. Do not spray for any length of time with high-pressure cleaning equipment, and keep cleaning jets at least 10 cm, approx. 4 in, away from the sensors.
PDC with optical warning*
You can have the fact that you are approaching an object indicated on the control display. Objects that are further away from the car will appear on the control display before an audible warning signal is given.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "PDC" and press the controller.
System limits
PDC is no substitute for your personal
assessment of obstructions. The sensors have certain dead areas in which objects cannot always be detected. In addition, the identifica­tion of objects may not be possible if the physi­cal limits of the ultrasonic measuring principle are exceeded, for instance with trailer noses and hitches, and thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low objects already indicated, such as a kerb, may enter the sensors' dead areas before a continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro­truding objects, such as ledges, may not be detectable. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<

Driving stability control systems

Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the car's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents the wheels locking when the brakes are applied. The car can consequently still be steered even when the brakes are applied hard. This increases active driving safety.
ABS is ready to operate each time the engine is started. Safe braking see page 124.
5. Select "Monitor on" and press the control-
ler.
The PDC image is switched on.
The display is shown on the control display as soon as PDC is activated.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Cornering Brake Control CBC
When the brakes are applied while cornering when changing lanes, the car's stability and steering characteristics are further enhanced.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
The system regulates the braking pressure on the rear wheels in order to stabilise the braking behaviour.
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If the brake is pressed down rapidly, this system automatically boosts the braking force to a maximum and thus helps to keep the braking distance as short as possible when a full brake application is made. It also makes full use of the advantages offered by ABS.
Maintain pressure on the brake during the entire brake application. If the brake is released, DBC will be switched off.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents the driving wheels losing traction when you pull away from rest or accelerate. DSC also recognises 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 such instances, DSC helps to keep the car on a stable course, subject to the limits imposed by the basic laws of dynamics, by reducing the engine output and applying the brakes to individual wheels.
DSC is ready to operate each time the engine is started.
Not even DSC can overcome the laws of
physics. It is therefore the driver's responsibility to adopt a suitable driving style in every situation. Do not undermine the addi­tional safety afforded by this system by taking driving risks.<
Deactivating DSC
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enhancing intervention will now take place.
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Intervention by the active steering motes stability, is likewise page 88.
A message appears on the control display: Please also observe the supplementary infor­mation given there.
In the interests of dynamic stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
deactivated, see
, which pro-
Activating DSC
Press the button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Indicator lamps
If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is regulating the propulsive and
braking forces. If the indicator lamp is on: DSC is deactivated.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
DTC is a version of DSC that has been traction­optimised for particular operating conditions, e.g. driving on roads where the snow has not been cleared. The system assures maximum traction, but with reduced dynamic stability. You should therefore drive with caution.
In the following exceptional situations it may be best to activate DTC for a short time:
> Wh en driving uphill o n snow-covered ro ads,
in slush or on unploughed, snow-covered roads
> For rocking the car out of a hollow or start-
ing in deep snow or on a loose surface
> When driving with snow chains
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Hold the button pressed until the DSC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster remains on per­manently, but for no longer than approx.10 sec­onds. Both Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC are deactivated. No stabilising or traction-
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approx. 35 km/h, approx. 22 mph, is automati­cally reduced to about twice walking pace, approx. 12 km/h, approx. 7 mph, and this speed is then maintained.
You can alter this speed within the range of about 5 km/h and 25 km/h, approx. 3 mph and 16 mph, by accelerating or braking. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the cruise control lever.
Press the button; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Indicator lamps
If the indicator lamp is flashing: DTC is regulating the propulsive and braking forces.
If the indicator lamp is on: DTC is activated.
xDrive 525xi, 530xi, 530xd
xDrive is the four-wheel-drive system of your BMW. The combined effect of xDrive and DSC further optimises traction and driving dynamics. The four-wheel-drive system xDrive distributes the torque flow variably to the front and rear wheels in accordance with the driving situation and the condition of the road surface.
Hill Descent Control HDC 525xi, 530xi, 530xd
Principle
HDC reduces the car's speed when driving down steep inclines and thus makes your BMW even easier to control in such conditions. The car will then move at about twice walking pace, without your having to regulate its speed.
HDC can be activated at speeds of less than approx. 35 km/h, approx. 22 mph. When the car starts to travel downhill, its speed of below
Activating HDC
You can activate HDC:
> With the programmable buttons on the
steering wheel, see page 51
> Via iDrive
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "HDC" and press the controller.
5. Select "HDC on" and press the controller.
The HDC display in the instrument cluster appears.
If the car is braked automatically, a message appears on the control display for about 20 sec­onds.
Deactivating HDC
With the programmable buttons in the steering wheel or via iDrive; the HDC display goes out.
At above approx. 60 km/h, approx. 37 mph, HDC is deactivated immediately, and about 10 seconds after the ignition has b een switched off.
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Manual transmission: Use HDC in low gears and when reversing.
Automatic transmission: HDC can be used in any transmission speed.
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Display of target speed
2 HDC display
Malfunction
If the HDC display goes out while HDC is in operation or does not come on: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to the high temperature of the brakes.

Dynamic Drive*

Principle
Dynamic Drive minimises side tilt of your car and optimises dynamic stability when cornering or taking evasive action.
Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilisers on the front and rear axles. Depending on the driv­ing situation, the suspension response is sporty when cornering and relaxed when driving
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straight ahead. The system constantly acts within a fraction of a second while the car is on the move.
The system is ready to operate each time the engine is started.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up and a mes­sage appears on the control display: the system is faulty. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
If there is a malfunction, reduce your
speed accordingly, particularly on bends. The car will lean over further when cornering and under the influence of cross-winds, and the suspension response will be noticeably softer when cornering. If a message instructing you to stop the car appears on the control display, pull over as soo n as possible and switch off the engine. In this instance, the oil level in the reservoir may have fallen below the minimum level, possibly due to a leak in the hydraulic system. Do not drive the car any further; contact BMW Service instead.<

Touring: self-levelling suspension

Malfunction
If the warning lamp for self-levelling suspension lights up yellow and a mes-
sage appears on the control display: the self-levelling suspension is faulty. Stop the car and check it. If the body is distinctly lower at the back than at the front, and possibly standing at an angle, for instance lower at the left than at the right, take the car to the nearest BMW Serv­ice or to a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained person­nel. Drive cautiously while the car is in this con­dition. The car's ground clearance is reduced and its ride comfort below the usual standard. Even if the ca r's suspension level is normal, take it to the nearest BMW Service or to a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel if a fault is indicated.
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Run Flat Indicator RPA

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Principle
The Run Flat Indicator monitors the pressures in the four tyres fitted to the wheels while the car is being driven. The system reports any sig­ni fican t lo ss of p res sure i n on e tyre in r elati on to another.
If a tyre loses pressure its rolling radius changes, and this in turn alters the speed of rotation. This change is detected and reported as tyre failure.
Operating requirements
To ensure that tyre failure can be reported reli­ably, the system must have been initialised while the tyre pressures are correct.
The system has to be reinitialised every time tyre pressures are corrected, after
each change of a wheel or tyre, and after a trailer has been attached or detached.<
System limits
The Run Flat Indicator is unable to warn
the driver of sudden, severe tyre damage caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tyres over a lengthy period of time.<
In the following situations, the system could be slow to respond or operate incorrectly:
> If the system has not been initialised
> When driving on snow-covered or slippery
surfaces
> When driving with an enthusiastic style,
causing the driven wheels to spin, high lat­eral acceleration
> When driving with snow chains
The Run Flat Indicator is unable to function if the compact wheel* is fitted.
*
Initialising the system
Initialising is completed by driving the car;
this process can be interrupted at any time. Initialising resumes automatically when you continue your journey. Do not initialise the
*
system while driving with snow chains compact wheel* fitted to the car.<
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "RPA" and press the controller.
5. Start the engine but do not drive off yet.
6. Select "Set tyre pressure" and press the
controller.
7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
8. Drive off.
The message "Initialising..." is displayed.
Initialising is completed during the journey. The control display then shows "Status: RPA active" again.
or a
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The warning lamp shows red. A mes­sage appears on the control display. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a
flat tyre or substantial loss of tyre pressure.
1. Reduce your speed and stop the car care-
fully. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.
2. Identify the damaged wheel.
If you are unable to identify where the problem lies, contact BMW Service.<
3. Change the wheel with the damaged tyre,
see Changing a wheel, page 196.
Drive with caution and do not exceed
80 km/h, approx. 50 mph. If there is a loss of tyre pressure, the car's handling properties will change. These include reduced track stabil­ity during braking, longer braking distances and altered self-steering properties. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tyre has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over to a suitable location as soon as possible. Otherwise, parts of the tyre could come loose, which could result in an acci­dent. Do not drive the car any further; contact BMW Service instead.<
Run-flat tyres*
1. Carefully reduce your speed to no more
than 80 km/h, approx. 50 mp h. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steering manoeu­vres. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, approx. 50 mph, after this.
If the car is not fitted with run-flat tyres, see page 183, do not continue
your journey, as driving on a flat tyre could result in a serious accident.<
2. Check the pressure in all four tyres at the
next opportunity.
If all four tyres are inflated to the cor­rect pressures, the Run Flat Indicator
might not have been initialised. Initialise the system.<
3. If a tyre is completely deflated, you can esti-
mate how far you will be able to drive using the following guidelines:
> With low loads:
1 to 2 persons, without luggage:
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approx. 250 km, approx. 155 miles
> With moderate loads:
2 persons, luggage compartment or load area full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 150 km, approx. 90 miles
> With full load:
4 persons or more, luggage compart­ment or load area full: approx. 50 km, approx. 30 miles

Active steering*

Principle
Active steering is a system which actively varies the steering lock of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel movements.
At low speeds, e.g. in built-up areas or when parking, the steering lock is accentuated, i.e. the steering response becomes very direct. At higher speeds, on the other hand, the steering lock is gradually reduced. This improves the handling of your BMW across the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can specifically correct the angle through which the driver has turned the wheels, and thus to stabilise the car before the driver starts to take corrective action. This stability-enhancing action is deactivated when DSC is shut down, see page 84.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up and a mes­sage appears on the control display:
the active steering is faulty and deacti­vated. At low speeds, more pronounced move­ment of the steering wheel is required, whereas the car will respond more sensitively to steering wheel movements at higher speeds. The stabil­ising intervention may also be deactivated. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked.
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Two-stage brake lights*

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Picture on the left: normal braking.
Picture on the right: strong braking when rear fog lights
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Airbags

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There are the following airbags beneath the covers indicated:
1 Front airbags
2 Head-level airbag
3 Side airbags at front and rear
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Protective effect
Comply with the notes on page 42, or there may be a risk to your personal
safety.<
The front airbags protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a head-on collision, if the protective action of the seat belts alone would be insufficient. The head-level and side airbags provide protection in the event of a side-on collision. The side airbag has the effect of supporting the upper body from the side. The head-level airbag supports the head of the seat's occupant.
The airbags will purposely not be activated by every collision, e.g. in more minor accidents, certain roll-over situations and rear-end colli­sions.
Never attach any material to the airbag covers with adhesive, place material over
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them or modify them in any way. Do not dis­mantle the airbag occupant restraint system. 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, doors and roof posts as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not remove the steering wheel. Avoid touching the system's components immediately after it has been trig­gered off, as there is a risk of sustaining burns. If
the airbag occupant restraint system develops a fault, is shut down out of use or has been acti­vated, have it checked, repaired or dismantled and the airbag generators scrapped only by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel and the necessary permits for han­dling explosive devices. Any careless or unskilled interference with the system could lead to its failure or to accidental triggering off with the risk of injury.<
Operational status of airbag system
Following radio readiness, see page 56, the warning lamp comes on for a short time to indi­cate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system faulty
> Warning lamp does not come on following
radio readiness.
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay, as there is otherwise the risk that the system will not func­tion as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident occurs.<
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Head-Up Display*

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Principle
The Head-Up Display projects important infor­mation into the driver's field of view, e.g. naviga­tion instructions. This enables you to register this information without having to divert your eyes from the road.
Selecting displays
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Head-Up Display settings" and
press the controller.
5. Select the desired information for the Head-
Up Display.
6. Press the controller.
The information is shown on the Head-
Up Display.
The settings are saved for the remote control currently in use.
Switching on/off
With the engine running or ignition switched on:
To switch on or off, press the button.
1 Navigation instructions
2 Display
> Cruise control
> Active Cruise Control
3 Speed
Adjusting brightness
The brightness of the display is automatically adjusted according to ambient light conditions. However, you can adjust the basic setting. When the low-beam headlights are switched on, the brightness can also be adjusted using the knurled wheel for the instrument lighting.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
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ler.
5. Move the controller to the left if necessary,
to call up "Head-Up Display Offset".
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is obtained.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Notes
The visibility of information in the Head-Up Dis­play is influenced by:
> Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters
> Certain seated positions
> Objects resting on the Head-Up Display's
cover
> Wet roads and poor light conditions
If the image is shown distorted, have the basic settings checked.
Care notes
For useful information on this subject, see the booklet Looking after your car.
To avoid damage when cleaning the Head-Up Display's cover, use only a soft,
non-scratching cloth or a cleaning cloth for dis­play screens.<
Special windscreen
The windscreen constitutes part of the system. The windscreen is shaped in a way that satisfies the requirements of the Head-Up Display and permits the projection of precise images. A film in the windscreen prevents double images
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occurring. Always have a windscreen replaced only either by BMW Service or by a workshop that oper­ates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel.
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Lights

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Side lights/Low-beam headlights

1 Automatic driving lights control*, Adaptive
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Head Light assistant
2 Side lights
3 Low-beam headlights and daytime driving
lights
Side lights
When the switch is in position 2 the lights are on all round the car. You can use the side lights for parking. There is the additional option of switching on the lights on the side nearest the road when parked, see page 95.
The side lights will discharge the battery. Do not leave them switched on for too
long, otherwise the engine may fail to start.<
Low-beam headlights
The low-beam headlights come on in switch position 3 if the ignition is switched on; other­wise the side lights come on.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
If you activate the headlight flasher after parking the car, with the lights switched off, the low­beam headlights come on and remain on for a certain time. You can adjust the operating period or deactivate the function using iDrive.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
and High-beam headlights
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1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Light" and press the controller.
5. Select "Home lights" and press the control-
ler.
6. Turn the controller to set the appropriate
duration.
7. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
Daytime driving lights
If desired, the light switch can remain in position 3.
If necessary, switch on the side lights as described under Side lights.
You can activate or deactivate the daytime driv­ing lights:
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Light" and press the controller.
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5. Select "Daytime running light" and press
the controller.
Daytime driving lights are switched on.
Automatic driving lights control*
When the switch is in position 1, the low-beam headlights are switched on and off automati­cally depending on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, twilight, and in precipitation.
*
Adaptive Head Light beam headlights are on, the LED next to the symbol is lit.
When driving into brightly illuminated tunnels, there may be a delay before the headlights switch on. The headlights may also switch on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low-beam headlights remain
switched on irrespective of the ambient light conditions if you switch on the fog lights*. For daytime driving lights, lights always come on with the switch in this position when the ignition is switched on.<
The driving lights control function is no
substitute for your individual judgement of when it is necessary to switch on the lights. The sensors are unable, for instance, to recog­nise fog or hazy weather. In such situations, switch on the lights manually to avoid any safety risk.<
is active. When the low-
the low-beam head-

Adaptive Head Light*

Principle
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight con­trol system that makes it possible to illuminate the road surface more effectively. The light cones from the headlights are directed to suit the road ahead on the basis of steering angle and other parameters.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In switch position 1, Adaptive Head Light is active and automatic driving lights control is switched on.
To avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehi­cles, Adaptive Head Light is not active when the car is reversing and directs the light to the front passenger's side when the car is at a standstill.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic driv­ing lights control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is faulty or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Headlight beam throw adjustment

Halogen lights
The beam throw of the low-beam headlights must be adjusted manually to suit the load car­ried in the car, otherwise the drivers of oncom­ing vehicles could be dazzled.
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The second value in each case applies when towing a trailer.
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage
1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage
2 / 2 = 1 person, luggage compartment full
Comply with rear axle load limit, see page 214 onwards.
Touring
All load conditions: 0. Exception: 1 person, load area full and with a trailer being towed: 1.
Comply with rear axle load limit, see page 215 onwards.
Xenon headlights*
The headlight beam throw is regulated auto­matically, e.g. when accelerating and braking and to adapt to the different loads being carried.

High-beam headlights/ parking lights

Right or left parking lights*
There is an additional option of switching on the lights on the side of the car facing the road when parked, if permitted in the country of use:
Once you have switched the engine off, push the lever beyond the pressure point in the cor­responding direction 3.
The parking lights will drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for too
long, otherwise the engine may fail to start.<

High-beam headlights assistant*

Principle
This system switches the high-beam head­lights on and off automatically. The process is controlled by a sensor on the front of the inside mirror. The assistant ensures that the high­beam headlights are switched on whenever permitted by the situation in which the car is being driven. This relieves the load on you the driver and optimises your view of the road. You can of course intervene at any time and switch the high-beam headlights on and off in the usual way.
1 High-beam headlights
2 Headlight flasher
3 Parking lights
Activating the high-beam headlights assistant
1. Turn the illumination switch to switch
position 1, see page 93.
2. With the low-beam headlights switched on,
briefly press the flashing turn indicator lever towards high-beam headlights.
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cluster comes on when the high-beam
headlights assistant is active. The lights are turned up and down automatically as the system responds to traffic travelling in front
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and in the oncoming direction, and also when ambient lighting is sufficient, e.g. in built-up areas.
Turning up and down manually
You can intervene at any time as required or if required by the situation:
> If the high-beam headlights assistant has
switched on the high-beam headlights but you would prefer the low-beam headlights to be switched on, simply use the flashing turn indicator lever to turn the lights up and down accordingly. This will deactivate the high-beam headlights assistant. To reactivate the system, press the flashing turn indicator again briefly towards high­beam headlights.
> If the high-beam headlights assistant has
switched on the low-beam headlights but you would prefer the high-beam headlights to be switched, turn the lights up in the usual way. This deactivates the system and you will have to turn the lights down by hand. To reactivate the system, press the flashing turn indicator again briefly towards high­beam headlights.
> You can use the headlamp flasher in the
usual way when the headlights are dimmed.
System limits
You should always give priority to your
own judgement over that of the high­beam headlights assistant in respect of the use of high-beam headlights. In such situations you should turn the headlights down manually in order not to create a safety hazard.<
In the following example situations, the system will not operate or its operation will be subject to restrictions and your intervention may be required:
> In extremely unfavourable weather condi-
tions such as dense fog or heavy rain
> In order to be able to perceive poorly-lit road
users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horses and riders, carts, in situations where trains or ships are travelling in the vicinity of the road, deer passing
> On narrow bends, steep uphill or downhill
gradients, at traffic junctions or if your view of oncoming traffic on a motorway is obstructed
> In poorly lit towns and where there are very
reflective signs
> At low road speeds
> If the windscreen in the area in front of the
inside mirror has fogged over, is dirty or is covered with stickers, labels, etc.
> If the sensor is dirty. Use a cloth soaked in
glass cleaner to clean the sensor on the front of the inside mirror

Fog lights

To switch on/off, press the respective button.
1 Front fog lights
2 Rear fog lights
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The side lights or low-beam headlights must be switched on. The green indica­tor lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on when the front fog lights are in use.
If automatic driving lights control has been activated, the low-beam headlights
come on automatically when the front fog lights are switched on.<
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The low-beam headlights or front fog lights must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on when the rear fog lights are in use.

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the lighting intensity with the knurled wheel.

Interior light

The interior light, the footwell lights, the door
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entry lighting, the load area lights
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ground lights
are controlled automatically.
and the
Reading lights
There are reading lights at the front and rear, next to the interior lights. To switch on/off, press the button.
To save the battery, all the lights in the car will be switched off approx. 15 minutes
after radio readiness has been switched o ff, see Start/stop button on page 56.<
Switching interior light on/off manually
Press the button.
To switch off the light permanently, hold the button pressed for about 3 seconds.
If you switch on the independent ventila-
tion system remote control, the interior light comes on for a short time by way of confirmation.<
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or auxiliary heater* with the
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Climate

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Climate
Equipment versions
There are two versions of automatic air condi­tioning, depending on the equipment fitted to your car.
1 Automatic air conditioning
2 Automatic air conditioning with extended
range of features
Air vents
3 Air to windscreen and side windows
4 Air to the upper body area, see Ventilation
at front on page 100 and 105
5 Air to footwells
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Automatic air conditioning

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1 Air distribution, adjusting manually
2 AUTO program
3 Air volume, adjusting manually
4 Switching cooling function on/off manually
5 Temperature control
Preferred interior climate
The AUTO program 2 can optimise air distribu­tion and air volume in virtually any situation, see AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an inside temperature 5 which is com­fortable for you.
The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.
AUTO program
The AUTO program takes charge of setting the air volume and air
distribution to the windscreen and side windows, to the upper body and to the footwell.
The cooling function is switched on automati­cally in the AUTO program.
Temperature
The scale values are guide figures
for the interior temperature.
The automatic air-conditioning
system attains this temperature as quickly as possible regardless of the season by using maximum cooling or heating power if nec­essary. The temperature is then maintained.
6 Switching off automatic air conditioning
7 Recirculated-air mode
8 LED for auxiliary heater
9 Rear window heating
10 Air inlet grille for interior temperature sen-
sor, keep unobstructed
The automatic air-conditioning system does not have sufficient time to establish
the set temperature when temperature settings are changed quickly in succession.<
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Adjusting air distribution manually
You can direct the air volume to the windows , towards the upper body and into the footwell . Any intermediate setting is possi-
ble. You can switch the automatic function for air distribution back on with the AUTO button.
The air volume continues to be regulated auto­matically when the air distribution is adjusted manually.
Adjusting air volume manually
Turn to vary the air volume. You
can switch the automatic function
for the air volume back on by
pressing the AUTO button.
The higher the air volume, the more effective the air conditioning will be.
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