Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and
security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the
information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car.
It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW.
The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW
throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet
(US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We
recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty
– Limited Warranty Rust Perforation
– Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
– Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
– California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models).
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
We have made every effort to ensure
that you are able to find what you need
in this Owner's Manual as quickly as
possible. The fastest way to find certain
topics is by using the detailed index at
the end. If you wish an initial overview
of your vehicle, this can be found in the
first chapter. The detailed list of contents that directly follows the summary
of contents is intended to stimulate
your curiosity regarding your BMW and
to encourage you to read the manual.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at
some time in the future, please remember to pass the Owner's Manual on to
the new owner – the manual represents
a legally-required element of the vehicle.
If you have additional questions, a
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
mation – please read the accompanying text passages carefully, both
for the your own safety and to prevent
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damage to your BMW.
These passages contain informa-
tion on special and unique features of your vehicle.
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The individual vehicle
On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This
Owner's Manual describes all models
and equipment that BMW offers within
the same group.
We hope you will understand that
equipment and features are included
which you might not have chosen for
your vehicle. Any differences can easily
be identified, since all optional accessories and special equipment are
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marked with an asterisk
If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual
(a car radio or telephone, for instance),
Supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
Notes on the Owner's Manual
Symbols used
The individual vehicle
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development which is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality
standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this
reason, it is possible that the features
described in this Owner's Manual could
differ from those on your vehicle. Nor
can errors and omissions be entirely
ruled out. You are therefore asked to
appreciate that no legal claims can be
entertained on the basis of the data,
illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8% oxygen by weight (i.e. 15%
MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent) will not void
the applicable warranties respecting
defects in materials or workmanship.
Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality (i.e. volatility, composition or additives, etc.).
among gasolines offered for sale in the
United States and Canada. The use of
poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental
conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability problems that you suspect could be related
to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching
to a recognized high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Follow the relevant safety rules when
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you are handling gasoline.
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire
the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on
your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved
by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made
by other manufacturers to verify if it can
be used on a BMW safely and without
risk to either the vehicle, its operation,
or its occupants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on
using these items, are available from
all BMW centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake
dust shields, telephones (including
operation of any portable cellular phone
from within the vehicle without using an
externally mounted antenna) or transceiver equipment (such as C.B., walkietalkie, ham radio or similar) may cause
extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the
vehicle's electrical system or affect the
validity of the BMW Limited Warranty.
See your BMW center for additional in-
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formation.
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed
by any automotive repair establishment
or individual using any certified auto-
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motive part.
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this Owner's
Manual for information on a particular
part or assembly.
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, Inc., P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
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that are identified by "
proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up
once for different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this below.
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Red: Stop immediately
Battery charge current
The battery is no longer being
charged. The alternator drive
belt is defective or there is a malfunction in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW
center.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. Increased force is required to steer the
vehicle if the drive belt is defective.
Engine oil pressure
Stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine immediately. Check
the engine oil level. Top up as required.
If oil level is correct: Please contact the
nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged be-
cause of inadequate lubrication.
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Brake hydraulic system
The brake fluid level is too low.
Before driving further, be sure to
read the notes on pages 104 and 130.
Warning lamp, brake hydraulic
system for Canadian models.
the vehicle and switch off the
engine immediately. The oil level is at
the absolute minimum.
Do not continue driving. If you do,
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Red and yellow: Continue to drive;
drive cautiously
If the red warning lamp for the
brake hydraulic system comes
on together with the yellow indicator lamps for ABS and
ASC+T/DSC
and ASC+T/DSC control system
has failed. Continue to drive;
drive cautiously and defensively
and avoid full brake applications. Have the system checked by your
BMW center as soon as possible.
For additional information: Refer to
pages 76 and 102.
Warning lamps for Canadian
models.
*: The entire ABS
Red: An important reminder
Parking brake
Comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
For additional information: Refer to
page 61.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
Please fasten your safety belt ●
Together with an acoustic signal.
Comes on until the safety belts
are fastened. For additional information
on safety belts: Refer to page 53.
Airbags ●
Please have the system in-
spected by your BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
pages 55 and 176.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ●
Comes on during normal vehicle
operation: ABS has been deactivated in response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency
is available without limitations. Please
have the system inspected by your
BMW center. For additional information:
Refer to page 101.
Antilock Brake System warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: Check the engine
oil level. For additional information:
Refer to page 125.
Automatic transmission
Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 64.
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Brake pads ●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information:
Refer to page 104.
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC)
ASC+T/DSC has been switched off or
has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction,
have the system checked as soon as
possible by your BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 76.
Service Engine Soon ●
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational,
you should have the systems checked
by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information: Refer to
page 142.
"Service Engine Soon" warning
lamp for Canadian models.
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Electronic Engine Power Control
(EML)
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Malfunction in the EML
During braking, greater pedal pressure
may be required and pedal travel may be
increased. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
In the luggage compartment at the left
rear. Release the Velcro
® fasteners.
Z3 roadster
In the luggage compartment on the
right in a storage tray.
M roadster
In a storage tray in the luggage compartment at the left. Swing the retaining
bar upward.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed.
You can acquire replacements in any
drugstore or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements which
cover availability of a first-aid kit in the
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Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
flow into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" warning lamp may come
on. Refer to page 24.<
Open the fuel filler cap:
Open the fuel filler door, turn the fuel
filler cap counterclockwise and remove
the cap. Place the filler cap in the
bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
Open the filler cap carefully. If you
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
> results in premature shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system.
If the filler nozzle is operated correctly,
the fuel tank is full when it shuts off the
first time.
Tank capacity: Refer to page 185.
Close the fuel filler cap:
Position the cap on the neck. Turn the
cap clockwise to the stop.
Close the fuel filler cap carefully.
If you do not, fuel may escape and
the "Service Engine Soon" warning
lamp may come on. Refer to page 24.<
Close the fuel filler door.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precautions and regulations pertaining to
fuels.
Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether they are empty or
full, these containers can leak, cause an
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The inflation pressures are indicated on
a label attached to the B-pillar behind
the driver's door (visible with door
open).
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated
in psi (Kilopascal [kPa]) with the tires at
ambient temperature (refer also to the
next pages).
Check tire inflation pressures reg-
ularly – at least every two weeks
and before beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can otherwise lead
to tire damage and accidents.
Check the air pressure of the spare tire
(Z3 roadster, Z3 coupe) as well. Refer
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Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply
to tires made by BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar
with these pressures. Higher pressures
may be specified for tires made by other
manufacturers. You will find a list of
approved tires beginning on page 116.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
meet both US standards and European
standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW-approved tires.