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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with
enhanced control and security when you drive it. Therefore, we have one request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and
familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The
manual contains important data and instructions intended
to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your
BMW's unique array of advanced technical features. It also
contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to
enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you
to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supplemental manuals.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent
part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when
sold to provide the next owner with important operating,
safety and maintenance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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Contents
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The fastest way to find information on special topics is by using the index, refer to
page 104.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
16 Opening and closing
27 Adjustments
33 Transporting children safely
36 Driving
46 Lamps
48 Everything under control
52 Technology for safety and driving
convenience
58 Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving
64 Interior conveniences
Driving tips
68 Special operating instructions
Mobility
74 Refueling
75 Wheels and tires
81 In the engine compartment
86 Maintenance
87 Laws and regulations
88 Replacement procedures
93 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
100 Technical data
104 Everything from A to Z
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About this Owner's Manual
Notes
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 to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find what you are looking for in
the first chapter.
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 an important component of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
If you have additional questions, your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.
You can find more information about BMW,
for example on its technology, on the Internet under www.bmw.com.
Symbols used
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followed precisely in order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Contains information that will assist
you in gaining the optimum benefit
from your vehicle and enable you to care
more effectively for your vehicle.
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to help protect the environment.
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Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
*
Indicates special equipment, countryspecific equipment and optional extras
when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer
to page 31. Identifies functions that
can be specifically adapted for a particular
key or vehicle. These adjustments can be
performed either by yourself or by your
BMW center.
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.
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Your individual vehicle
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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 equip-
*
ment are marked with an asterisk
If your BMW features equipment not
described in this Owner's Manual, for
example a car radio or telephone, supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed.
We ask that you read these manuals as
well.
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Status of the Owner's Manual
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development that is conceived to
ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced, stateof-the-art technology. For this reason, 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 claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
For your own safety
Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
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, 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 you
are handling gasoline.
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially
adapted maintenance and repair methods.
Therefore, only have corresponding work
on your BMW carried out by a BMW center
or a workshop that works according to
BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried
out improperly there is a danger of consequential damage and the related safety
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risks.
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Parts and accessories
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For your own safety, use parts and
accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original BMW
Notes
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
retailers.
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, e.g. C.B., walkie-talkie, 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
information.
Do not use key or remote control to lock
doors or trunk with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more
details.
systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using
any certified automotive part.
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Maintenance, replacement or repair
of the emission control devices and
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Service and warranty
This manual is supplemented by a Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
>
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
>
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
>
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
>
California Emission Control System
Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
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Reporting safety defects
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The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration NHTSA in addition to
notifying BMW of North America, LLC,
P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New
Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free
1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your retailer, or BMW of
North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123
in Washington, D.C. area, or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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The overviews of buttons, switches and
displays presented in this chapter will help
you find your way around your vehicle.
You will also be familiarized with the con-
cepts behind the operation of the features
available to you.
Cockpit
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Control elements
Cockpit
1
Parking lamps/Low beams 46
2
>
Turn signal indicators 43
>
Standing lamps 47
>
High beams 47
>
Headlamp flasher 43
>
Computer 50
10
3
Fog lamps 47
4
Horn
5
Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor 43
6
Hazard warning flashers
7
Central locking system 18
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Buttons in steering wheel
Volume
*
Press briefly:
Accept incoming call, start dialing, terminate call
Extended pressure:
Activate and deactivate voice entry
Switch between telephone and radio or CD
Fast forward/rewind
>
Radio
Press briefly: next station in station
memory
Extended pressure: station search
>
CD
Press briefly: jump to next track
Extended pressure: fast forward/rewind
>
Telephone
Scan personal phone book
9
Cruise control 45
10
Hood release 81
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Luggage compartment lid release 19
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Instrument cluster
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Cockpit
1
Speedometer
2
Indicator and warning lamps 12
3
Tachometer 48
with indicator and warning lamps 12
4
Engine coolant temperature gauge 48
5
Fuel gauge 48
6
Button for
>
Time 49
> Service interval display 49
7 Display field for selector lever and pro-
gram indicator
> Automatic transmission 39
> Sequential manual gearbox
SMG 42
8 Button for
> Trip odometer, reset to zero 48
> Setting time 49
9 Display for
> Trip odometer/Odometer 48
> Clock 49
> Service interval 49
> Computer 49
Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by
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
again while the vehicle is moving. The indicated pages provide information on what
measures to take.
+ are tested for proper functioning
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+ 30
Service Engine Soon + 87
Airbags
Battery charge current
+ 56
+ 91
Engine oil pressure/Engine oil
level/Engine oil sensor
+ 83
Parking brake/Chassis control systems/Dynamic Brake Control/
Brake fluid
+ 38/ 52/ 53/ 85
Parking brake/Chassis control systems/Dynamic Brake Control/
Brake fluid for Canadian models
+ 38/ 52/ 53/ 85
Antilock Brake System ABS/Chassis control systems
+ 54/ 52
Antilock Brake System ABS/Chassis control systems for Canadian
models
+ 54/ 52
Dynamic Stability Control
+ 52
DSC
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
+ 52
Flat Tire Monitor
+ 54
Automatic transmission/
Sequential manual gearbox
+ 40/ 42
SMG
Brake pads
+ 70
Add coolant 84
CHECK GAS CAP
+ 74
Service Engine Soon warning lamp
for Canadian models
+ 87
Defective bulbs 46
Turn signal indicators 43
Fog lamps 47
Headlamp flasher/
High beams 43/ 47
Electric Power Steering EPS
Engine electronics
+
+ 43
Engine electronics malfunction.
You can continue to drive with
reduced engine output or engine
speed. Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light
up in various colors and combinations.
The following section explains the significance of the individual colors as well as
how you should respond.
> Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
> Red and yellow:
Continue driving cautiously
> Yellow:
Have the system checked soon
or
for your information
> Green:
For your information
> Blue:
For your information.
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Controls
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This chapter provides you with the informa-
tion you need for complete control over
your vehicle. It describes all features used
for driving and for ensuring your safety and
comfort.
Opening and closing
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Keys
The key set
1 Master keys with remote control: they
Opening and closing
determine the functions of the Key
Memory, refer to page 31.
You can mark individual keys for subsequent identification by applying the colored decals that you received when
accepting delivery of your vehicle
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key that is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.
For this reason, if you have a master key
with remote control that is otherwise
not used, use that key approximately
once a year while driving for an
extended period to charge the battery.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet.
This key does not open the lock of the
luggage compartment lid – useful for
valet parking, for example.
This key is not intended for constant
use
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system simultaneously
engages and releases the locks on the
> doors
> luggage compartment lid
> fuel filler door
> storage compartment between the
backrests
> opened manual convertible top.
The central locking system can be operated
> from outside using the remote control
or via the driver's door lock
> from inside via the central locking sys-
tem button.
If it is operated from inside, the fuel filler
door will not be locked. Refer to page 18.
The anti-theft system is automatically activated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle. It
prevents the doors from being unlocked
with the lock buttons or release handles.
The alarm system is also armed.
The central locking system unlocks automatically in the event of an accident. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and
interior lamps come on.
Remote control
The concept
The remote control provides two additional
functions for central locking.
> Switching on interior lamps, refer to
page 17.
With this function, you can also search
for the vehicle when parked in an
underground garage, for instance
> Opening the luggage compartment lid
separately, refer to page 17. It will open
slightly, regardless of whether it was
locked or unlocked.
Whenever you unlock or lock the vehicle,
you simultaneously deactivate/activate
the anti-theft system, disarm/arm the alarm
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off.
You can have a signal set to confirm
that the vehicle's locks have engaged
securely.<
Since persons or animals in the vehi-
cle could lock the doors from the
inside, always take the vehicle keys with
you so that the vehicle can be opened
again from the outside at any time.<
If it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the
battery is discharged. Use this key while
driving for an extended period in order to
recharge the battery.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center. You can
also obtain replacement keys there.<
To switch on the interior lamps
With the vehicle locked:
Press the button.
To deactivate the tilt alarm* and
interior motion sensors*
Press the button a second time immediately after locking.
For additional information, refer to
page 26.
To open the luggage compartment
Press the button.
The luggage compartment lid will open
slightly, regardless of whether it was
locked or unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure that
the luggage compartment lid has not
been opened unintentionally.<
Panic mode*: triggering alarm
1 To unlock
2 To lock and secure, activate interior
lamps, disarm tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
3 To open the luggage compartment
To unlock
1. Press the button to unlock the driver's
door and the fuel filler door
2. Press the button a second time to dis-
engage all vehicle locks.
To lock and secure
Press the button.
By pressing the button for 2 to 5 seconds,
the alarm can be sounded in the event of
danger. The alarm is turned off by pressing
the unlocking button 1 again.
Malfunctions
External systems or devices may cause
local interference in the functions of the
remote control.
Should this occur, you can still open and
close the vehicle using the master key in
either the door or luggage compartment
locks.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communications Commission, regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
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LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications to
these devices could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.<
Opening and closing
Door lock
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock
to unlock the driver's door only and the fuel
filler door.
Turn the key a second time to disengage all
other vehicle locks.
You can have a signal set to confirm
that the vehicle's locks have engaged
securely.<
Watch the closing process carefully
and be sure that no one is trapped by
the closing motion. Releasing the key stops
the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction
Turn the key all the way to the left or right to
unlock/lock the driver's door.
Interior
You can use this button to control the central locking system whenever the doors are
closed. The doors and luggage compartment lid are unlocked or locked only. The
anti-theft system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was unlocked from
the outside and you press the button, then,
with the driver's door still open, the luggage compartment lid and the fuel filler
door will unlock, too. If the driver's door is
closed, it will be locked.
If you desire, the central locking system can be activated automatically as
soon as you begin to drive. This can be
adjusted to be key-specific.<
Convenience operation
You can also operate the power windows
and the fully automatic convertible top via
the door lock.
> To open:
With the door closed, hold the key in the
Unlock position
> To close:
With the door closed, hold the key in the
Lock position.
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To unlock and open
> Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking system and then pull each of the release
handles above the armrests
or
> pull the release handle for each door
twice: the initial pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.
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> Either use the central locking button to
lock both doors at once or
> press the individual door lock buttons
down.
To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out of the
vehicle, the driver's door lock button
will not engage as long as the door is
open.<
Since persons or animals in the vehi-
cle could lock the doors from the
inside, always take the vehicle keys with
you so that the vehicle can be opened
again from the outside at any time.<
Luggage compartment lid
To open from the outside
Turn the master key to the left as far as it
will go. The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly.
If the alarm system is armed, opening the
luggage compartment with the key will trigger an alarm; refer also to page 26.
To open from inside the vehicle
If the luggage compartment lid has not
been locked separately, you can open it
with this button in the footwell on the
driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
To close
The handle recess in the interior trim panel
of the luggage compartment lid makes it
easier to pull the lid down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage compartment lid is clear when it is closed, following
the same precautions as with all closing
procedures.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
luggage compartment lid is closed,
since exhaust fumes could penetrate into
the interior of the vehicle. Should it be
absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle
with the luggage compartment lid open and
with the convertible top closed:
> Close all windows
> Increase the air supply from the air con-
ditioner or automatic climate control to
a high level. Refer to page 58 or 61.<
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Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage compartment.
To enlarge the luggage compartment
Opening and closing
The luggage compartment can be enlarged
when the convertible top is closed.
Simultaneously turn the handles on both
sides of the luggage compartment outward
past the resistance point.
The convertible top compartment panel is
raised.
Before opening the convertible top:
Turn both handles inward.
The convertible top compartment panel is
lowered.
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top
compartment panel has been folded down
in the luggage compartment to avoid any
possible damage.<
Electric power windows
To open and close a window
Ignition key in position 1 or higher
> Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the window continues to move
downward as long as you continue to
press the switch
> Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the window moves downward automatically. Pressing the switch
again stops the opening cycle.
If you wish, you can have this special feature activated/deacti-
vated.<
You can close the window in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
The window on the passenger side does
not move upward automatically.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still use the electric power windows for up to 15 minutes, as long as no
one opens any of the doors.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock
and remember to close the doors to prevent children from operating the power
windows and injuring themselves, etc.<
For convenience operation via the door
lock, refer to page 18.
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Manual convertible top
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The fabric top offers perfect protection
against the weather and it can be opened
easily and quickly by one person alone.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most
out of your BMW:
> It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked.
The closed convertible top not only protects the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, but also provides a certain
degree of theft protection
> In addition, only keep valuables in the
locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed
> When the convertible top is open, the
central locking system also locks the
release button for the convertible top.
The convertible top cannot be operated. This provides better theft protection for valuables stored in the luggage
compartment
> Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
1. Flip the handle out and turn it to the end
stop
2. Open the convertible top and push it
toward the rear of the vehicle
To open the convertible top
Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary.
Never store the convertible top for longer
than one day while it is wet to avoid permanent damage from moisture.<
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top
compartment panel in the luggage compartment is lowered to avoid any possible
damage; refer to page 20.<
3. Gently swing the convertible top down-
ward and press until it engages audibly.
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1. Press button 1
The convertible top is released and
moves up slightly
2. Holding on to the handle, pull the con-
vertible top forward onto the windshield
frame
Opening and closing
3. Turn the handle until it audibly engages.
The convertible top is locked.
At higher speeds, the passenger
compartment may develop relatively
low air pressure, which can cause the convertible top to begin fluttering. Increase the
air supply so that low pressure does not
occur in the vehicle.<
Fully automatic convertible top*
The fully automatic convertible top combines assured protection against the elements with simple and easy handling.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most
out of your BMW:
> It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. When
closed, the top not only guards the passenger compartment from unforeseeable damage from the weather, but also
affords a degree of protection against
theft. In addition, only keep valuables in
the locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed
> Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
> To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
147/–106.
Never store the convertible top while
it is wet to avoid permanent damage
from moisture.
Driving when the opening or closing process has not been completed can cause
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Do not lay objects on the convertible top,
since they could fall off when the convertible top is operated and cause damage or
injuries.
Do not reach into the convertible top mechanism during opening and closing. Keep
children away from the moving parts of the
convertible top during operation.<
If possible, only operate the convert-
ible top with the vehicle stopped, as
otherwise the process may be interrupted.
If you set the convertible top in motion
while the vehicle is stationary and then
have to start suddenly, for instance at a
traffic light, you can still complete the procedure by driving as slowly as possible and
again holding the corresponding button
pressed.<
At higher speeds, the passenger
compartment may develop relatively
low air pressure, which can cause the convertible top to begin fluttering. Increase the
air supply so that low pressure does not
occur in the vehicle.<
Opening and closing
1 To close
2 To open
If at all possible, only operate the con-
vertible top if the engine is running.
This saves unnecessary battery wear.
Before closing the convertible top, remove
any objects from the windshield frame that
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properly.<
Ignition key in position 1 or higher.
With the vehicle standing.
1. Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
2. Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compartment is lowered; refer to page 20. Otherwise the convertible top cannot be
opened
3. Ensure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed
4. Press and hold the corresponding but-
ton for convertible top operation.
If the convertible top should halt right
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front part of the convertible top frame from the outside to help the
closing process along. Keep pressing the
button while doing so until the top starts up
again on its own.
Indicator lamps
> The red indicator lamp in the button will
light up while the convertible top is in
motion. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing operation has been
completed
> If the red indicator lamp in the button
flashes after the button has been
released, then the opening or closing
operation has not yet been completed.
The sequence can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing this button
> If the yellow indicator lamp in the button
lights up continuously with the button
pressed, then the convertible top compartment panel is raised and the convertible top cannot be moved.
The side windows will lower slightly when
you press the button for operating the convertible top.
After the opening or closing operation, the
side windows will go back up if you keep
the button pressed for more than 2 seconds after the indicator lamp has gone out.
Interruption
The automatic sequence will be interrupted
immediately if you release the button that
operates the top. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by pressing this button.
If the convertible top operation has
been interrupted, do not close the
side windows using the power window buttons. Otherwise the side windows may not
close properly against the rubber seal of
the convertible top.<
After the convertible top has been
stored for an extended period of time
in the convertible top compartment, e.g. in
the winter months because the hardtop was
being used, you may have to support the
convertible top by hand when closing it for
the first time.<
Convenience operation
Driver's door lock
Refer to page 18.
To close manually in the event of
an electrical malfunction
1. Pull out the handle in the luggage com-
partment as far as it will go
2. Turn the handle by 90° until it engages
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partment panel
The storage compartment between the
backrests unlocks, refer also to
page 64
Opening and closing
4. Press button 1
The convertible top is released and
moves up slightly
5. Grab the convertible top at its frame
and pull it up to the windshield frame
6. Pull out the cover panel that is in the
center of the front convertible top frame
7. Insert the Allen wrench into the hex slot.
The Allen wrench is located in the vehicle tool pouch, refer to page 88
8. Pull the convertible top frame down as
far as possible
9. Continue turning the Allen wrench to
the left until the convertible top frame
has locked onto the windshield frame.
Wind deflector*
With the convertible top open, the wind
deflector keeps air movement in the passenger compartment to a minimum, thus
providing you with a pleasant drive, even at
higher speeds.
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Insert the wind deflector in its proper orientation into the guides 1 provided on the
rollover bars.
Refer to the labeling on the wind deflector
to determine its proper orientation.
The wind deflector must engage
firmly, as it could otherwise become
detached at higher vehicle speeds.<
The wind deflector panels 2 in the rollover
bars cannot be removed.
Removal
Do not hang heavy objects on the
hooks. If you do, they could endanger
the passengers, for example during braking
or evasive maneuvers.<
Storage
For storage, e.g. to achieve a better view to
the rear when the convertible top is closed,
there are two brackets on the inside of the
luggage compartment lid.
Insert the wind deflector into the brackets.
Make sure that the wind deflector
cannot be damaged by objects in the
luggage compartment.<
Alarm system*
Slide both locks inward and remove the
wind deflector.
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks 1 are located on the wind
deflector panels in the rollover bars.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the luggage
compartment lid is opened
> When attempts are made to start the
vehicle
> To movement inside the vehicle
> To alterations in the vehicle tilt, e.g. as
would occur during attempts to steal
the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruption of battery voltage.
The alarm produced by the system in the
event of unauthorized vehicle entry and
attempted theft depends on the country
version:
> Sounding of an acoustical alarm for
30 seconds
> Activation of the hazard warning flash-
ers for approx. five minutes.
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system
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
either via the driver's door lock or with the
remote control, the alarm system is simultaneously armed or disarmed.
The hazard warning flashers blink once
when the alarm system has been properly
armed.
You can have different acknowledgment signals set to confirm arming
and disarming.<
You can still open the luggage compartment lid when the system is armed by
pressing the remote control button, refer to
Opening and closing
page 17. When it is closed, the lid is once
again secured.
Manual operation of the luggage
compartment lid triggers the alarm.
Refer to page 19.<
To cancel an alarm:
Press the button on the remote control,
refer to page 16, or turn the ignition key to
position 1. Refer to page 36.
Indicator lamp displays
alert, the remaining areas are secured
and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 seconds.
However, the interior motion sensor is
not activated
> If the indicator lamp goes out as soon
as the system is disarmed:
No manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period
since the system was armed
> If the indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is being
disarmed:
An attempted entry has been detected
in the period since the system was
armed.
After an alarm has been triggered, the indicator lamp will flash continuously.
Interior motion sensor*
The system monitors the footwells and the
seating areas of the driver and passenger.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor,
refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms,
if children or animals are to remain in the
vehicle.<
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor can be deactivated at the same
time. You can do this to prevent a false
alarm from being triggered, for instance in
garages with elevator ramps or when the
vehicle is transported by train.
Lock the vehicle twice = arm the system:
> The indicator lamp beneath the interior
mirror flashes continuously:
The system is armed
> The indicator lamp flashes when it is
being armed:
A door, the hood or luggage compartment lid is not completely closed. Even
if you do not close the area causing the
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Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession,
or
lock the vehicle twice with the key. Refer to
page 18.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor are
deactivated as long as the system is
armed.
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Safe seating position
For relaxed driving with as little fatigue as
possible, you should select a seating position that reflects your personal requirements. In combination with the safety belts
and airbags, the correct seating position
also plays an important role in enhancing
occupant safety in the event of an accident.
To ensure that the vehicle's safety systems
provide you with optimal protection, we
request that you direct your careful attention to the following section.
For supplementary information on transporting children refer to page 33.
Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by its
rim with hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions to minimize the risk of injuries to your
hands or arms in the event of airbag
deployment.
Never allow any objects, individuals or animals to obstruct the areas between passengers and airbags.
Never use the front airbag's cover as a
storage tray or support for objects of any
kind. Ensure that the passenger is correctly
seated, i.e. that no feet or legs are propped
against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg
injury could result if the knee airbag and
front airbag suddenly deployed.
Never let an occupant's head rest near or
on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<
Even when all these guidelines are
observed, the risk of injury as a result of
contact with the airbags cannot entirely be
ruled out in some situations. In sensitive
individuals, the ignition and inflation noise
may induce a mild hearing loss that is temporary in most cases.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 56.
Sitting safely with safety belts
Always fasten your safety belt before starting off. As supplemental restraint devices,
the airbags are designed to enhance the
effectiveness of the safety belts, and not to
replace them.
Your vehicle offers two sitting positions,
each of which is equipped with a safety
belt.
At all times, occupants should sit
upright and be properly restrained –
infants and small children in appropriate
child-restraint systems; larger children and
adults using the safety belts.
Expectant mothers should always wear
their safety belts, taking care to position
the lap belt against the lower hips, where it
will not exert pressure against the abdominal area.
Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride in a passenger's lap.
Do not route the belt across your neck, or
run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the
belt does not become caught or jammed.
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly
across the hips and shoulder; wear it as
snugly against your body as possible. Do
not allow the belt to rest against hard or
fragile objects. Otherwise, the lap belt
could slide over the hips in the event of a
frontal impact, leading to abdominal injury.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull on
the lap belt periodically to retension it over
your shoulders. Otherwise, the restraining
effect of the safety belt could be diminished.<
For information on using the safety belts,
refer to page 30.
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Before adjusting your seat, always
observe the following precautions
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with an unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could result in an accident.
Never ride with the backrest inclined to an
Adjustments
extreme angle – this also applies to the
passenger seat. If you do so, there is a risk
that you will slide under the safety belt in
the event of an accident, thus reducing the
protection provided by the safety belt.<
In addition, observe the instructions
regarding damaged safety belts on
page 30.
Seat adjustment
1 Backward/forward
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat into the
desired position.
After releasing the lever, move the seat
backwards or forwards slightly to ensure
that the latch engages securely
2 Height
Pull lever 2 and apply weight to or remove
weight from the seat as required
3 Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply weight to or remove
weight from the backrest as required.
Head restraints
Adjustments
Height: pull or push.
In order to move to the lowest positions,
press button 1.
Adjust the head restraint so that its
center is approximately at the height
of your ears. Otherwise, there is a higher
risk of injury to the cervical vertebra in the
event of an accident.<
Removal
Pull the head restraint upward until it stops.
Press button 1 and remove the head
restraint.
Installation
Insert the head restraint into the guides.
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