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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.

Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:

Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea- tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main- taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.

This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic- ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 180.

Using this Owner's Manual 4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects

At a glance 10 Cockpit

Controls 18 Opening and closing 33 Adjustments 42 Transporting children safely 46 Driving 61 Controls overview 69 Technology for driving comfort and

safety 79 Lamps 84 Climate 91 Practical interior accessories

Driving tips 106 Things to remember when driving

Mobility 114 Refueling 119 Wheels and tires 136 Under the hood 141 Maintenance 143 Care 147 Replacing components 155 Giving and receiving assistance 160 Indicator and warning lamps

Reference 174 Technical data 180 Everything from A to Z

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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.

Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehi- cle.

Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time.

Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-

sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<

Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your

vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<

Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<

< Marks the end of a specific item of informa- tion.

* Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet avail- able at the time of printing.

Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the rel- evant section of this Owner's Manual for

information on a particular part or assembly.

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The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari- ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model.

Please bear in mind that the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip- ment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi- cle's equipment.

If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom- panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.

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

For your own safety

Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron-

ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per- formed only by your BMW center or at a work- shop that works according to BMW repair pro- cedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out prop- erly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<

Parts and accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.

When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.

BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso- ries not approved by BMW.

BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi- cle, 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 accessories not approved by BMW, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radio or sim- ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.<

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys-

tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer- tified automotive part.<

California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,

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including components found in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accesso- ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.

Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following warran- ties:

> New Vehicle Limited Warranty

> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

> California Emission Control System Limited Warranty

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con- ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehi- cle to meet different prevailing operating condi- tions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers 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 1-800-831- 1117.

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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 center, or BMW of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Can- ada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's

operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the

control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.

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Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 39

4 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb monitor* 39

1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 29

2 Opening and closing windows 28

5 Parking lamps 79

Low beams 79

Automatic headlamp control* 79 Adaptive light control* 81 High-beam assistant* 81

6 Fog lamps 82

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8 Instrument cluster 12

11 Ignition lock 46

12 Buttons on the steering wheel

14 Horn, entire surface

15 Adjusting the steering wheel 40

17 Releasing the hood 136

18 Opening the tailgate/trunk lid 23

7 Turn signals 50

High beams, headlamp flasher 81

High-beam assistant* 81

Roadside parking lamps* 81

Computer 63

Settings and information about the vehicle 64

9 Windshield wipers 51

Rain sensor* 52

Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper 52

10 Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 46

Telephone*:

Accepting and ending a call; dial- ing* the selected phone number; redialing if no phone number is selected

Volume

Changing the radio station Interrupting a traffic bulletin Selecting a music track Scrolling through the redial list

Next entertainment source

Recirculated-air mode 88

13 Steering wheel heating* 41

16 Cruise control* 53

Active cruise control* 55

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Instrument cluster

1 Speedometer

2 Indicator lamps for turn signals

3 Indicator and warning lamps 13

4 Displays for active cruise control* 55

5 Tachometer 61

6 Engine oil temperature* 62 Energy Control* 62

7 Display for

> Clock 61

> Outside temperature 61

> Indicator and warning lamps 67

8 Display for

> Position of automatic transmission* 48

> Computer 63

> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 65

> Odometer and trip odometer 61

> High-beam assistant* 81

> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor* 72

> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor* 74

> Checking engine oil level* 137

> Settings and information 64

> There is a Check Control message 67

9 Fuel gauge 62

10 Resetting the trip odometer 61

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Indicator and warning lamps

The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 160.

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Around the center console: controls and displays

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1 Microphone for telephone* in hands-free mode

2 SOS: initiating an Emergency Request call* 155

3 Reading lamps 83

4 Glass roof/panorama glass roof* 30

5 Interior lamps 83

6 Passenger airbag status lamp* 78

7 Hazard warning flashers

8 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 70

9 Central locking system 22

10 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual

11 Air conditioner or automatic climate con- trol*

Air distribution for air conditioner 85

Air distribution to the windshield* 87

Air distribution to the upper body area* 87

Air distribution to the footwell* 87

Automatic air distribution and flow rate* 88

Cooling function 89

Automatic recirculated-air control AUC* and recirculated-air mode 88

Recirculated-air mode 85

Maximum cooling* 87

ALL program* 88

Air volume 85, 88

Defrosting windows* 89

Rear window defroster 86, 89

Heated seats* 37

12 Park Distance Control PDC* 69

Sedan: Roller sun blind* 94

Hill Descent Control HDC* 71

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with

information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for

driving and your safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.

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Opening and closing

Remote control

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort Access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 28.

The settings called up and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per- sonal Profile, next column.

In addition, information about service require- ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 141.

Integrated key

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

> Glove compartment, refer to page 94

> Driver's door, refer to page 21

New remote controls Your BMW center can supply new remote con- trols with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.

Personal Profile

The concept You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Without any action on your part, Personal Pro- file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set- tings stored for it are called up and imple- mented.

This means that your personal settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote control and the corresponding settings. The individual settings are stored for a maxi- mum of four remote controls. They are stored for two remote controls if Comfort Access* is in use.

Personal Profile settings For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.

> Response of the central locking system when the car is unlocked, refer to page 19

> Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to page 22

> Automatic call-up* of the driver's seat posi- tion, refer to page 37

> Triple turn signal activation, refer to page 51

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> Settings for the display in the instrument cluster:

> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to page 64

> Date format, refer to page 64

> Units of measure, refer to page 64

> Light settings:

> Pathway lighting, refer to page 79

> Daytime running lights, refer to page 80

> High-beam assistant, refer to page 81

> Automatic climate control*: AUTO pro- gram, cooling function and automatic recir- culated-air control activated/deactivated, temperature, air volume and distribution, refer to page 87 ff

> Entertainment:

> Speed-dependent volume control, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Central locking system

The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:

> Doors

> Trunk lid/tailgate

> Fuel filler flap

Operating from outside > Via the remote control

> Via the door lock* > In cars with Comfort Access*, via the han-

dles on the driver's and front passenger doors

In addition, if the remote control is used, the interior lamps and the door's courtesy lamps* are also switched on or off. The alarm system* is also armed or disarmed. For further details of the alarm system,refer to page 25.

Operating from inside By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 22.

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte- rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: Using the remote control

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside.<

Unlocking Press the button. The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the welcome lamps come on.

Setting unlocking characteristics You can set whether only the driver's door or the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the button is pressed for the first time.

For operating principle, refer to page 64.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

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4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to select:

> Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.

> Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Convenient opening Hold the button down. The windows and the glass roof*/panorama glass roof* are opened.

Locking Press the button.

Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.

Sedan: Unlocking the trunk lid Press the button for approx. 1 second.

The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.

The trunk lid swings back and up when opened. Ensure that there is sufficient

clearance. To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. A previously locked trunk lid is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the trunk lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

Sports Wagon: Unlocking the tailgate Press the button for approx. 1 second.

The tailgate opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.

The tailgate swings back and up when opened. Ensure that there is sufficient

clearance. To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. A previously locked tailgate is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the tail- gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

Confirmation signals You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals.

For operating principle, refer to page 64.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

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4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display.

> Confirmation signal during unlocking

> Confirmation signal during locking

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to select:

> The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.

> An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.

> The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal* sounds during unlocking/locking.

> The function is deactivated.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored.

Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

In vehicles without an alarm system* or Com- fort Access*, only the driver's door can be unlocked and locked using the integrated key in the door lock.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis- charged. Use the remote control on an extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to page 18. The remote control for Comfort

Access* contains a battery that may have to be changed, refer to page 28.

For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following:

FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS

Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

> This device must not cause harmful inter- ference, and

> this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Opening and closing: Using the door lock

You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 19.

In vehicles without an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, only the driver's door

can be locked via the door lock.<

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and the trunk lid at once:

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1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking sys- tem in the interior, refer to page 22.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas- senger door, refer to page 23.

3. Lock the vehicle.

> Lock the driver's door using the inte- grated key in the door lock, or

> press down the lock button of the front passenger door and close the door from the outside.

Convenient operation If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, you can also operate the windows and the glass roof*/panorama glass roof* via the door lock.

Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.

Watch during the closing process to ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the key stops the operation.<

Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the integrated key to the corresponding limit posi- tions in the door lock.

Opening and closing: From inside

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the trunk lid/tailgate, but does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks:

For operating principle, refer to page 64.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to select:

> The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.

> The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.

> The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if

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no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.

> The central locking system remains unlocked.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or

> pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

> press down the safety lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside.<

Trunk lid/tailgate In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the

trunk lid/tailgate.<

Opening from inside

Press the button: the trunk lid/tailgate opens unless it has been locked.

Opening from outside

Sedan

Press the button, see arrow, or the button on the remote control for a longer period. The trunk lid will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.

In the event of a malfunction, please con- tact your BMW center or a workshop that

works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.<

Sports Wagon

Press the button, see arrow, or the button on the remote control for a longer period. The tail-

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gate will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.

When the button on the roller cover is pressed, refer to page 99, the roller cover

is raised. Before closing the tailgate, press the roller cover downward until it engages.<

Opening manually

Sports Wagon In the event of an electrical malfunction:

1. From the cargo area, swing the cover on the tailgate upward.

2. Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is unlocked.

3. Open the tailgate and close the cover again.

The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed shut.

Locking or unlocking separately

The switch is located in the glove compartment.

1 Locking the trunk lid

2 Unlocking the trunk lid

Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte- grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be opened. This is an advantage when valet park- ing, for example. Locking the glove compart- ment, refer to page 95.

Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.

Emergency release

Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is unlocked.

Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the trunk lid/tailgate make it easier to pull down.

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Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid/tailgate is clear; otherwise, inju-

ries may result.<

Sedan

Sports Wagon

Sports Wagon: opening and closing the rear window Small items can be loaded and unloaded quickly when the rear window is opened sepa- rately.

When the button on the roller cover is pressed, refer to page 99, the roller cover

is raised. Before closing the rear window, press the roller cover downward until it engages.<

Press the button: the rear window opens slightly. It can now be swung upwards.

Press the window shut to close it.

Make sure that the corners of any pointed or sharp-edged cargo are padded if they

could bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion; otherwise, the heating ele- ments of the rear window could be damaged.<

Alarm system*

The concept The vehicle alarm system responds:

> When a door, the hood or the trunk lid/tail- gate is opened

> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to page 26

> When the car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away

> When there has been an interruption of power supply from the battery

The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of:

> An acoustic alarm

> Switching on the hazard warning flashers

> Flashing the high beams

Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

You can open the trunk lid/tailgate even when the alarm system is armed, by pressing the button on the remote control, refer to page 20. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as you close it.

Panic mode* You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation:

Press the button for at least three seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

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Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control, refer

to page 19.

> Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.

Indicator lamp displays

> The indicator lamp under the inside rear- view mirror flashes continuously: the sys- tem is armed.

> The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood, trunk lid/tailgate or rear win- dow are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.

> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.

> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.

Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle.

Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func- tion properly, the windows and glass roof must be completely closed*.

Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre- vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:

> In duplex garages

> During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer

> When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse- quently locked again.

Comfort Access* Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi- cle without needing to hold the remote control in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corre- sponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func- tions:

> Unlocking/locking the vehicle

> Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately

> Engine starting

> Convenient closing

Functional requirement > The vehicle or the trunk lid/tailgate can only

be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.

> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx. 2 seconds.

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> The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control cur- rently in use is inside the vehicle.

Comparison to the standard remote control In general, there is no difference between using Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions men- tioned above. You should therefore first famil- iarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18.

Special features regarding the use of Comfort Access are described below.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing windows or the glass roof/pan-

orama glass roof, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please repeat the opening or closing proce- dure, if necessary.<

Unlocking

Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas- senger door completely, arrow 1. This corre- sponds to pressing the button.

Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the button.

To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical

consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.<

Convenient closing For Convenient closing, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2.

Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid/ tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the

button.

If the vehicle detects that a remote con- trol has been accidentally left inside the

locked vehicle's cargo area after the trunk lid/ tailgate or rear window is closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<

Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 46.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch; otherwise, the engine will start.<

Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, refer to page 46.

Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 47. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.

Malfunction Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition lock.

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Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot

be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning.

Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no

longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on: replace the battery in the remote control.

Replacing the battery The remote control for Comfort Access con- tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote control, refer to page 18.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac- ing up.

4. Press the cover on to close.

Take the old battery to a battery collec- tion point or to your BMW center.<

Windows To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing them.

Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<

Opening, closing

> Press the switch to the resistance point: The window opens as long as you press the switch.

> Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.

There are separate switches in the rear seat armrests.

After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.

Convenient operation For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 19 or 22. For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on page 20.

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Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.

Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window's travel path

prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc- tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories that might inter- fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<

Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win- dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win- dows normally, proceed as follows:

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Pull the switch again past the resistance point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.

Safety switch

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil- dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.

Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear; otherwise,

unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<

Sedan: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof while closing it.

Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<

Raising Press the switch.

> The closed glass roof is raised and the slid- ing visor opens slightly.

> The open glass roof automatically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.

Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resis-

tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.

> Press the switch backwards past the resis- tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.

You can close the glass roof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand.

For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 19 or 22.

After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof

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for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.

Pinch protection system If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur- ing closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly.

Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior

to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would con- tinue closing.<

Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point. The roof closes without pinch protection.

Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.

Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass roof manually:

1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147.

2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.

3. Remove the control unit.

4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort will be required for manual operation.

5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147, into the opening provided. Move the glass roof in the desired direction.

6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the lamp cover.

Sports Wagon: Panorama glass roof*

To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the panorama glass roof and keep

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it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<

Raising Press the switch. The closed roof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly.

Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, as this

would damage the mechanism.<

Opening, closing

Sliding visor The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep- arately when the roof is in the closed or raised position.

> Press the switch backwards to the resis- tance point. The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position.

> Tap the switch backwards past the resis- tance point. The sliding visor opens automatically. Tap- ping the switch again stops the operation.

You can close the sliding visor in a similar man- ner by pressing the switch forwards.

Panorama glass roof When the sliding visor is open, proceed as described under Sliding visor.

For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 20 or 22.

Opening and closing the roof and sliding visor at the same time Tap the switch twice in quick succession beyond the resistance point. Tapping the switch again stops the operation.

Convenience functions > With the roof open, press the switch twice:

The roof is raised.

> With the roof open, tap the switch twice in the direction for opening: The roof is opened fully.

Comfort position In the comfort position, the roof is not com- pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the passenger compartment.

Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi- tion. If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch.

After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.

Pinch protection system If the panorama glass roof or the sliding visor encounters an obstruction while closing from a position about two-thirds closed, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the panorama glass roof and the sliding visor are opened again slightly.

Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior

to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would con- tinue closing.<

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Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without pinch protection.

Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.

Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the panorama glass roof manually:

1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147.

2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.

3. Remove the control unit.

4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort will be required for manual operation.

5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147, into the opening provided. Move the pan- orama glass roof in the desired direction.

6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the lamp cover.

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Adjustments

Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section.

For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 42.

Airbags Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, e.g. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air- bag deploys. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise, serious injuries can result if the airbag deploys.<

Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum- stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi- tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem- porary.

For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 77.

Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<

Head restraints, refer to page 35.

Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.

Your vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.

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. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag- ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it sits as snugly as possible against the lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other- wise, the belt could slide over your hips and injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be impaired. Sports Wagon: if the rear center safety belt is used, the wider backrest must be locked in place, refer to page 99. Otherwise, the safety belt will have no restraining effect.<

Safety belts, refer to page 38.

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Seats

Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.<

Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 35, and on damaged safety belts on page 39.

Manual adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 34 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop- erly.

Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

Backrest

Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.

Tilt*

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

Thigh support*

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back.

Electrical adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 34 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

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1 Longitudinal direction

2 Height

3 Angle

4 Backrest

The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.

Lumbar support*

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.

> Increase or decrease curvature: press the switch at the front or rear, respectively.

> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch at the top or bottom, respectively.

Backrest width*

You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat- eral-support pads.

Press the front or rear end of the switch. Backrest width decreases or increases accord- ingly.

Head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<

Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.

Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.

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Front active head restraints In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.

Do not use seat or head restraint covers that could impair the function of the active

head restraint. Otherwise, the protective func- tion of the active head restraint will not be ensured and its full potential in reducing the risk of injury in the event of a rear collision may not be realized. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the active head restraints, have the testing, repair and removal executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord- ing to repair procedures of BMW with corre- spondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in per- sonal injury.<

For technical reasons, the head restraint cannot be removed.<

Front seats

Height adjustment

> To raise: pull up.

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.

Rear seats

Height adjustment

> To raise: pull up.

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.

The center head restraint is not height-adjust- able.

Removing Sedan: Only with through-loading system:

1. Pull up as far as it will go.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out.

Only remove the head restraints if no pas- sengers will be sitting in the rear. Reinstall

head restraints before transporting passengers in the rear.<

Folding head restraints down and back up

Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1.

Folding up: Pull the head restraint.

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Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold down the outer rear head restraints as well.

Only fold the head restraints down if no passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold

up the head restraints before transporting pas- sengers in the rear.<

Heated seats*

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, press one of the buttons labeled 1 or 2 here.

Press the button once per temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.

To switch off: Press button longer.

If you continue driving within approx. the next 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.

The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs stay lit.

Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi- nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions.

Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup- port are not stored in memory.

Storing

1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired positions.

3. Press the button. The LED in the button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the LED goes out.

The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.

Call-up Do not call up the memory while you are driving; otherwise, unexpected seat

movement could result in an accident.<

Comfort function 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch

on radio readiness, refer to page 46.

2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2.

The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.

Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-

tion on or off, refer to page 46.

2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed.

If the button was pressed accidentally: Press the button again; the LED goes out.

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Call-up with the remote control The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use.

You can select whether or not the seat is reset to that position automatically.

When this Personal Profile function is used, first make sure that the footwell

behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.<

The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.

Activating/deactivating automatic call- up For operating principle refer to page 64.

1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

4. Press button 2.

5. Use button 1 to select:

> Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.

> Call-up when the driver's door is opened.

> Switch off automatic function.

6. Press button 2. The setting is stored.

Safety belts Observe the adjustment instructions on page 34 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.

On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.

Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.

The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop- erly, refer to page 34.

Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

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"Fasten safety belts" reminder for driver's and front passenger seat

The indicator lamps light up and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fas- tened correctly.

The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is issued as long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas- tened. The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger safety belt is not fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas- senger unfasten their safety belts.

Damage to safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-

tem, including any belt tensioners or child restraint systems, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will func- tion properly.<

Rear center safety belt With through-loading system*:

Before using the center rear seat, release the latch plate from the fixture on the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more con- vex than the driver's mirror. The objects

seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci- dent.<

1 Adjustments

2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic curb monitor*

3 Folding mirrors in and out* The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use*. The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.

Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.

Folding mirrors in and out* At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/ 20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by

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pressing button 3. This can be beneficial in nar- row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors manually or

with button 3 to prevent them from being dam- aged, depending on the width of the vehicle.<

Automatic heating* Depending on the outside temperature, both exterior mirrors are heated automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

Passenger side mirror tilt function automatic curb monitor*

Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the

driver's side mirror, arrow 1.

2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector lever to position R. The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into a parking space.

Deactivating Push the switch to the position for the passen- ger side mirror, arrow 2.

Interior rearview mirror

Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head- lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.

Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*

The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors* is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror.

In order to ensure that the system functions correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there

is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move- ment.<

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1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.

3. Swing the lever back up.

Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism

will be damaged.<

Steering wheel heating*

Press the button.

The LED in the button lights up when the steer- ing wheel heating is switched on.

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Transporting children safely

The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger

themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<

The rear center seat is not suitable for installing child restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question.

Children always in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.

Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only

in the rear in suitable child restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<

Children 13 years of age or older must be buck- led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.

Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger

seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas- senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child restraint system.<

For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 77.

Installing child restraint systems

Observe the child restraint system manu- facturer's instructions when selecting,

installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise, the protective effect may be dimin- ished. <

Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care.

On the front passenger seat After installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that

the front and side airbags for the front passen- ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<

Seat position Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.

Backrest width* The backrest width of the front passenger seat must be at its widest possible set-

ting. Do not change the setting after installing the child seat. Otherwise, the child seat's stabil- ity on the front passenger seat is limited.<

1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set- ting, refer to page 35.

2. Install the child seat.

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Child seat security

The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child restraint systems.

To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.

3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way.

LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren.

To install and use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and

safety instructions provided by the manufac- turer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.

Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are correctly engaged and that the child

restraint system is resting firmly against the

backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<

Rear seats with through-loading system

The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protec- tive caps.

Rear seats without through-loading system

The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the backrest.

Child restraint system with tether strap Use the top tether anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the

anchors could be damaged.<

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Sedan

There are three additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.

Sports Wagon

There are three additional anchors under a cover for child restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.

Placement of the tether strap Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not

twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other- wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<

Sedan

Sports Wagon

1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Hook for upper retaining strap

4 Anchor

5 Rear window shelf/cargo area floor

6 Seat backrest

7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint sys- tem

Fold the anchors and, if necessary, the head restraints* upward before use.

1. Push the head restraint upward.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint holders.

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3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to the anchor.

4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost position.

5. Pull the retaining strap taut.

On journeys

Child safety locks for rear doors

Slide down the safety lever on the rear door:

The door can now be opened from the outside only.

Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 29, if children are traveling on the rear seat.

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Driving

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock

Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.

> Radio readiness is switched on. Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Comfort Access* If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock under special circumstances, refer to page 26.

Removing the remote control from the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause

damage.<

Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism.

> The ignition is switched off if it was on.

Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

Start/stop button

Pressing the start/stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off.

Manual transmission: the engine is started when you press the start/stop

button and depress the clutch. Automatic transmission: the engine is started when you press the start/stop button and depress the brake.<

Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the outside temperature are dis- played in the instrument cluster.

Radio readiness is switched off automatically:

> When the remote control is removed from the ignition lock

> In cars with Comfort Access*, by touching the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 27

Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate. The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster.

When the engine is off, please switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electri-

cal consumers in order to preserve the bat- tery.<

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Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis- plays in the instrument cluster go out.

Starting the engine Do not run the engine in enclosed areas; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust

gases can cause loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi- cle represents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from mov- ing.<

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion as well as repeated start attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 26.

1. Depress the brake.

2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi- tion.

3. Press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.

Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 26.

1. Depress the brake.

2. Move the selector lever to position P.

3. Press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.

Diesel engine When the engine is cold and temperatures are below approx. 327/06, the starting process may take a little more time due to automatic preheating. The preheating indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.

Switching off the engine Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle.

When parking, apply the parking brake force- fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<

Manual transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/

stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4. Removing the remote control from the igni- tion lock, refer to page 46.

Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-

tor lever to position P.

2. Press the start/stop button.

3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4. Removing the remote control from the igni- tion lock, refer to page 46.

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Parking brake The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The parking brake is still

applied.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Applying The lever locks in position automatically.

Releasing

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.

In exceptional cases, if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do

not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con- tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force on the parking brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of the car to swerve.<

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak- ing action, occasionally apply the parking

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the park- ing brake is applied.<

Manual transmission

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,

the engine could be damaged if you inadvert- ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<

Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 49.

Vehicle parking To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the

parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<

Disengaging the remote control In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock, you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock. Removing the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 46.

Selector lever positions P R N D M/S +

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Displays in the instrument cluster

P R N D DS M1 to M6

The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.

Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P.

> Before moving the lever away from P or N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,

depress the brake until you are ready to start.<

A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag- ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.

P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.

R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are selected automatically.

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con- sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi- tion D.

Kickdown Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.

Sport program and manual operation M/S

Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS is dis- played on the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.

To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.

Shifting gears via the selector lever Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and

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Steptronic changes gear. M1 through M6 are displayed on the instrument cluster.

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru- ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.

Shifting gears via shift paddles* on the steering wheel The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly since both hands can remain on the steering wheel.

> When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode.

> If you do not accelerate or shift gears using the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.<

> To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.

> To shift down: press one of the shift pad- dles.

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru- ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.

Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:

1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever until the sleeve is inside out.

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 147, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.

Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

1 High beams

2 Headlamp flasher

3 Turn signals

Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.

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Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator

has failed.<

Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.

Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn signals flash three times.

You can activate or deactivate this function.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to select:

> Turn signals flash once.

> Triple turn signal.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers

2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe

3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor*

4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-

sitivity of the rain sensor

Switching on wipers Press the lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.

Normal wiper speed Press once.

The system switches to operation in the inter- mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

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Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.

Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton lights up.

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.

Deactivate the rain sensor before enter- ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do

so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<

Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the

windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.<

Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically* while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

Sports Wagon: rear window wiper

1 Intermittent operation. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to contin- uous operation.

2 Cleaning the rear window

The rear window wiper does not move if the lever is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on.

To switch on the rear window wiper:

1. Move the lever to its home position.

2. Reselect the desired position.

Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you

will damage the washer pump.<

Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep it away from ignition

sources and only store it in the closed original container that is kept out of reach of children; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainer.<

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Washer fluid filler neck Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine

parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.<

All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir.

Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.

Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure

the correct concentration is maintained.<

Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.

Cruise control*

The concept Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering column. In order to maintain the specified speed, the system brakes the vehicle when the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.

Do not use cruise control when driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse

conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<

Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. The system is deactivated when you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.

One lever for all functions

1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat- ing

2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler- ating

3 Deactivating cruise control

4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Maintaining current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main- tained. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster.

On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys- tem will brake the vehicle slightly.

Increasing desired speed Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.

> Each time the lever is pressed to the resis- tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.

The system stores and maintains the speed.

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Accelerating using the lever Accelerating slightly:

Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.

Accelerating significantly:

Press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores and maintains the speed.

Decreasing speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed.

> Each time the lever is pulled to the resis- tance point, the desired speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the resistance point, the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.

The system stores and maintains the speed.

Deactivating cruise control Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear.

In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated:

> When you brake the vehicle

> When you switch gears very slowly or shift to neutral in cars with manual transmission

> When you select the automatic transmis- sion's neutral position N

> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC

> When DSC or ABS is intervening

Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.

Warning lamp The warning lamp lights up when cruise control is deactivated due to control intervention by the DSC, for

example.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button, arrow 4. The last stored speed is resumed and maintained.

In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed:

> When driving stability control systems are intervening

> In cars with manual transmission: when you shift gears very slowly or shift to neutral

> In cars with automatic transmission: when you engage selector lever position N

> When the ignition is switched off

Displays in the instrument cluster

1 Stored speed

2 Selected speed is displayed briefly

If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos-

sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 68.<

Malfunction The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. More informa- tion can be found beginning on

page 160.

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Active cruise control*

The concept With active cruise control, you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set- ting as slower traffic is encountered.

Active cruise control is a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on high- ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe- cially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly.

Within the limits of its capability, the system automatically adapts the car's speed to that of a slower vehicle in front of you. You can specify the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front in four stages. For safety reasons, the distance is speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automat- ically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to sig- nal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle or the driver to downshift, depending on the kind of trans- mission your vehicle is equipped with, to main- tain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Your selected speed will be held when driving downhill, too.

Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con- ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 59.

Braking sensation > If you step on the brake pedal while the sys-

tem is braking, pedal sensation will be slightly different from the usual.

> Possible noises during automatic braking are normal.

Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. The system is deactivated when you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period.

Range of applications The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, the maximum desired speed is 110 mph or 180 km/h.

As with conventional cruise control sys- tems, active cruise control in no way

diminishes or substitutes for the drivers own personal responsibility, alertness and aware- ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off- ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering inter- changes, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving situations could result that pose the risk of accidents.<

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One lever for all functions

1 Store and increase desired speed

2 Store and decrease desired speed

3 Deactivate system, refer to page 57

4 Resume stored desired speed and dis- tance, refer to page 57

5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead, refer to page 56

Storing current speed Briefly press the lever, arrow 1,or briefly pull it, arrow 2, at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.

The car's current speed is stored. It is displayed on the speedometer and briefly in the instru- ment cluster.

Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is dis- played.

> Each time the lever is tapped to the resis- tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until

the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km/h is achieved.

The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.

Decreasing desired speed Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed.

The other functions work analogously to those described under Increasing desired speed.

Selecting distance

> Press downward: Increase distance.

> Press upward: Decrease distance.

The selected distance is displayed in the instru- ment cluster.

Distance 1

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4 This is always the preset dis- tance when you use the system for the first time after starting the engine.

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Use good judgment to select the appro- priate following distance given road con-

ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec- ommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, an accident risk could result.<

Deactivating cruise control

Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3. The displays on the speedometer disappear.

In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated:

> When you brake the vehicle

> When the speed is reduced to below 20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation

> When you switch gears very slowly or shift to neutral in cars with manual transmission

> When you select the automatic transmis- sion's neutral position N

> When you activate the Dynamic Traction Control DTC

> When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control DSC

> When DSC or ABS is intervening

> When the system does not recognize any objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoul- der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 58

> When you apply the parking brake

When the system is deactivated, you must brake the vehicle yourself and/or

maneuver as necessary; otherwise, there is a risk of accidents.<

Warning lamp The warning lamp comes on when active cruise control has been auto- matically deactivated, for example

due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h or a DSC intervention.

Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained.

In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed:

> When driving stability control systems are intervening

> In cars with manual transmission: when you shift gears very slowly or shift to neutral

> In cars with automatic transmission: when you engage selector lever position N

> When the ignition is switched off

Displays in the instrument cluster

1 Stored desired speed

2 Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead

Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis- tance; driver must brake the vehicle

Flashes in yellow: driving stability control systems are intervening; cruise control is deactivated

3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead The indicator lights up as soon as the sys- tem is activated.

4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis- played

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If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos-

sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 68.<

Warning lamps The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Active cruise con-

trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed and driving style to prevailing driving conditions.

The indicator 2 flashes in yellow. The prerequisites for operating active cruise control are not met, e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC interventions. Active cruise control

is deactivated. You can reactivate the system, if desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not pos- sible to resume a stored speed.

Radar sensor

The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt, snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor located in the front bumper, see arrow. Be sure to use particular care when removing any layers of snow or ice from the sensor.

The system cannot be activated if the sensor is incorrectly aligned.

For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following:

FCC ID: NF3 ACC2SCU 003YK04001 0000

Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

> This device must not cause harmful inter- ference, and

> this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the

users authority to operate this equipment.<

Malfunction The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. More informa- tion can be found beginning on

page 160.

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System limitations

Always remember that the range and abil- ity of the system does have physical limi-

tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi- cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, as for example, at a traffic light or a parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motor- cycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the sys- tem will neither automatically brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alert- ness.<

Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning

system.<

If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi- cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating.

Be certain to deactivate the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway off-

ramp.<

Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the

lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.

While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when

you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys- tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.<

Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.

Swerving vehicles

When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not rec- ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle.

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When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able

to maintain the selected distance automatically. This also applies to great differences in speed between you and vehicles ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truck. There is a risk of collision. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehi- cle yourself. Take action yourself; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident.<

Behavior in curves

Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val- leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec- ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.

In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceler- ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.

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. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the desired speed or the selected distance to the vehicle ahead is achieved again.

Do not leave your foot on the accelerator pedal and make sure that no objects such

as floor mats are lying on the accelerator pedal. Otherwise, the system may not be able to brake the vehicle.<

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Controls overview

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

1 Knob in the instrument cluster

2 Outside temperature display and clock

3 Odometer and trip odometer

Knob in the instrument cluster > To reset the trip odometer while the ignition

is switched on

> To display the time, outside temperature and odometer briefly while the ignition is switched off

Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 64.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.

Time, outside temperature display Setting the time, refer to page 67.

Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.

Black ice can also form at temperatures above +377/+36. You should there-

fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded

roads, for example; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<

Odometer and trip odometer Resetting the trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked If you still want to view the time, outside tem- perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been taken out of the igni- tion lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

Tachometer

Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

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Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot.

Check coolant level, refer to page 140.

Energy Control*

Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.

Engine oil temperature*

When the engine is at normal operating temper- ature, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/ 1506.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a warn- ing lamp comes on in the instrument cluster.

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.1 gallons/ 61 liters.

You can find information on refueling on page 115.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters for gaso- line engines and approx. 1.7 US gallons/ 6.5 liters for diesel engines, the indicator lamp and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel are displayed briefly. The indica- tor lamp remains permanently on when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km.

Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

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Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster

Calling up information

Press the button in the turn indicator lever.

The following items of information are dis- played in the order listed:

> Cruising range

> Average speed

> Average fuel consumption

> Current fuel consumption* > No information

To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 64.

Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.

Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.

To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.

To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption* Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.

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Settings and information

Operating principle

Certain settings and information can only be called up when the ignition is switched on. A number of settings cannot be made while driv- ing.

1 Button for:

> Selecting display

> Setting values

2 Button for:

> Confirming selected display or set val- ues

> Calling up computer information 63

3 When the lights are on: instrument lighting brightness 82

4 Calling up Check Control 67

5 Checking engine oil level* 137

6 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72 Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 74

7 Setting the time 67

8 Setting the date 67

9 Viewing service requirement display 65

10 Setting formats and units of measure, resetting to factory settings 64

11 Adjusting settings

> Confirmation signals when locking and unlocking the vehicle 20

> Response during unlocking procedure 19

> Automatic locking 22

> Pathway lighting 79

> Daytime running lights 80

> Triple turn signal activation 51

> Seat memory* 38

Exiting displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.

Formats and units of measure You can set formats and units of measure.

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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

4. Use button 1 to select desired format or desired unit of measure, e.g. for fuel con- sumption.

> Fuel consumption: mpg, km/l, l/100km

> Distance covered: mls, km

> Time: 12h, 24h format

> Date: day.month dd.mm, month/day mm/dd

> Temperature: 7, 6

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to make the setting.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings for formats and units of measure to the factory settings.

1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to select "RESET".

4. Press button 2 until is displayed. The settings are reset. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.

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The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by

your BMW Service Advisor.<

For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa- nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".

3. Press button 2.

4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual service items.

Possible displays

1 Button for selecting functions

2 Service requirements

3 Engine oil

4 Roadworthiness test* 5 Front brake pads

6 Rear brake pads

7 Brake fluid

The sequence of displayed service items may vary. The data for the next service appointment is shown first.

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Clock

Setting the time To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 64.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa- nied by the time and the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the hours.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.

6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

7. Press button 2. The system accepts the new time.

Date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.

Setting the date To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 64.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa- nied by the date and the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Set the month and the year in the same way.

6. Press button 2. The system stores the new date.

Check Control

The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored. This type of Check Control message includes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an acoustic signal.

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

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indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. These Check Control messages can be viewed again later, refer to page 68.

What to do in case of a malfunction The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal- function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 160.

Hiding Check Control messages

Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

> Some Check Control messages are dis- played continuously and remain visible until the malfunction has been rectified. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively. These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this, they are displayed again automatically.

> Other Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.

Displaying stored Check Control messages

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompa- nied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".

2. Press button 2. "CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.

3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.

4. Press button 2. The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.

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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultra- sonic sensors in either bumper.

An acoustic warning does not sound until an object is closer than approx. 2 ft/60 cm to the corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/ 1.50 m to the center sensors.

PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached

slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed; oth- erwise, physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<

Switching on automatically With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated after approx. 1 sec- ond when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.

Switching off automatically After approx. 55 yd/50 m of driving or above approx. 20 mph/approx. 30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out.

Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. As the dis- tance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin- uous tone sounds.

An interval tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds

> If you remain in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors

> If you are driving parallel to a wall.

Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc- tioning. Have the system checked.

To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.

System limitations Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the

vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro- vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. The system is also sub- ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with trailer towbars and hitches, thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs, can disappear again from the detection area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.<

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Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.

Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased.

The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 108.

Electronic brake-force distribution EBV The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

Dynamic Brake Control DBC When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short- est possible braking distance during full brak- ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro- vided by ABS.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel- erate. The system also recognizes 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 these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi- vidual wheels.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving

style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks, as this could result in an accident.<

Deactivating DSC

Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi- cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed.

In the same way as with a differential interlock*, even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are still performed to enhance drive output if the drive wheels experience a significant loss of traction.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.

Activating DSC Press the button again; the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

For better control If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC is regulating the drive and brak- ing forces.

If the indicator lamps are on: DSC is deactivated.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:

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> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads, in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads

> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start- ing off in deep snow or on loose ground

> When driving with snow chains

Activating DTC

Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in the instrument cluster come on.

For better control If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC is regulating the drive and brak- ing forces.

If the indicator lamps are on: DTC has been activated.

Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

xDrive* xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of xDrive and DSC help to further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive four-wheel-drive system distributes driving power variably to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and road conditions.

Hill Descent Control HDC* HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW's handling under these conditions. The vehicle

then moves slightly faster than double walking speed without the driver needing to intervene.

HDC can be activated as long as you are driving under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h. When driving downhill at a speed of under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is automatically reduced to slightly more than double walking speed and maintained.

Increasing or decreasing speed By accelerating or braking you can change this speed within a range from approx. 3 to 15 mph, approx. 5 to 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range using the cruise control* lever on the steering column.

1 To increase speed

2 To decrease speed

Activating HDC

Press the button; the LED lights up. When the vehicle is being braked automatically, the LED flashes.

Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the LED goes out.

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HDC is automatically deactivated at speeds greater than approx. 35 mph/60 km/h.

Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in reverse gear.

With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in any drive position.

Displays in the instrument cluster*

1 Display for target speed

2 HDC display

Malfunction The HDC display disappears during HDC oper- ation, or does not appear: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to exces- sive brake temperature, or DSC has failed.

Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.

1. Hold the car in place by depressing the brake.

2. Release the brake and drive off without delay.

The drive-off assistant holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the

brake is released. Drive off without delay after releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards.<

Flat Tire Monitor FTM*

The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving.

In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum- ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed of the affected wheel. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.

Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor- rect tire inflation pressure.

The system must be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-

rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<

System limitations The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden, severe tire damage

caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.<

In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:

> System has not been initialized

> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface

> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration

> Snow chains are attached

Initializing the system The initialization is completed during driv- ing, which can be interrupted at any time.

When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.<

For operating principle refer to page 64.

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1. Start the engine immediately before pulling away, but do not drive off yet.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the corre- sponding symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "RESET".

3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the Flat Tire Monitor.

4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until the reading shown below is displayed:

5. Start driving. Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.

Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, an acoustic sig- nal sounds. There is a flat tire or sub- stantial loss of tire pressure.

1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.

If the car is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 134, the standard

equipment by design, do not continue driv-

ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could result if you continue driving.<

2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres- sure in all four tires.

If all four tires are inflated to the cor- rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor

might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<

3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:

> With a light load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km

> With a medium load: 2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 90 miles/150 km

> With a full load: 4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h; otherwise,

there is a risk of an accident. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

The concept RDC monitors the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires during a trip. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pres- sure in one or more tires.

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Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla- tion pressures are correct.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Oth- erwise, the system may malfunction.

Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been

changed, reset the system.<

System limitations TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud- den severe tire damage caused by out-

side influences.<

The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi- cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct.

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre- quency.

Resetting the system Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been

changed, reset the system.<

For operating principle refer to page 64.

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the corre- sponding symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "RESET".

3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the Tire Pressure Monitor. The following dis- play appears:

4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until the reading shown below is displayed:

5. Start driving. After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When the trip is resumed, the reset is continued auto- matically. The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed.

Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.

1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer- ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

If the car is not equipped with run-flat tires, refer to page 134, the standard

equipment by design, do not continue driv- ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could

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result after a tire puncture if you continue driving.<

2. In the event of complete pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:

> With a light load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: Approx. 155 miles/250 km

> With a medium load: 2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons without luggage: Approx. 95 miles/150 km

> With a full load: 4 or more persons, cargo area full: Approx. 30 miles/50 km

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of

pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do not continue driving. Instead, contact your BMW center.<

Malfunction The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continu- ously; the large warning lamp comes on in yellow. No punctures can be

detected.

This type of message is shown in the following situations:

> If there is a malfunction Have the system checked.

> If a wheel without TPM electronics has been mounted

> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.

Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla- tion pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif- icantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicles han- dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the drivers responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin- flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys- tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

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Active steering*

The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move- ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving.

When you are driving in the low road speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle is increased, i.e. steering becomes very direct and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced as the speed increases. This improves the handling of your BMW over the entire speed range.

In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 70.

Malfunction The warning lamps come on. Active steering is malfunctioning or is tem- porarily deactivated. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements

are required, whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering wheel movements. The stability-enhancing feature may also be deactivated. Drive cau- tiously and think well ahead.

Deactivation Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini- tialization. A message indicates that the feature is deactivated. Initialization may take several minutes.

If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the system checked.

Defect If there is a defect, a corresponding message appears. Have the system checked.

Servotronic*

The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels relative to the vehi- cle speed. At low speeds, the steering force is strongly assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering. As the vehicle speed increases, the steering assisting power is reduced.

Malfunction Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control, refer to page 67.

Brake Force Display

On the left: normal braking.

On the right: sharp braking.

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Airbags

The following airbags are located under the marked covers:

1 Front airbags

2 Head airbags

3 Side airbags in the seat backrests

Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 33 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head.

The airbags have been designed to not be trig- gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in minor accidents or rear-end collisions.

Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or

modify them in any other way. Keep the dashboard and windows on the front passenger side clear, i.e. do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments or mobile phones. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove

the airbag retention system from the vehicle. 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, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme- diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of BMW with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<

Warning notices and information about the air- bags can also be found on the sun visors.

Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas- senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air- bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.

The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status

of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or

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activated, refer to Status of front passenger air- bags below.<

Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau-

tions and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 42. The front and side airbags can also be deacti- vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer- tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele- vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other- wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<

Status of front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags shows the functional status of the front passenger front and side airbags in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.

> The indicator lamp lights up when a child in a specially designated child restraint sys- tem is detected, as intended, on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.

Most child seats are detected by the system, especially child seats

required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi- cle production. After mounting a child seat, ensure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.<

> The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated.

> The indicator lamp does not come on if the seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.

Operational readiness of airbag system

As of radio readiness, refer to page 46, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.

Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not light up at radio

readiness or beyond.

> Warning lamp remains permanently on.

In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay; otherwise,

there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci- dent occurs.<

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Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

0 Lamps off, daytime running lights

1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights

2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps

3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run- ning lights, welcome lamps, high-beam assistant* and adaptive light control*

When you open the driver's door with the igni- tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto- matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3.

Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.

Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking.

When the ignition is switched off and the switch is in position 1, only the outside sections of the rear lamps are illuminated, refer to page 150.

The parking lamps will discharge the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine. It is preferable to switch on the left- hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps, refer to page 81.<

Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on.

Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The adap- tive light control* is active. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. You can also activate the daytime running lights, refer to page 80. In the situations described above, the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lights to low beams.

The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.

The low beams remain switched on regardless of the ambient lighting condi-

tions when you switch on the fog lamps.<

The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal

judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the low-beam headlamps manually under these conditions.<

Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car, the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when you unlock the vehicle.

Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.

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Setting the duration or deactivating For operating principle, refer to page 64.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to select:

> The function is deactivated.

> ... Select the corresponding duration, e.g. 40 seconds.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Daytime running lights The daytime running lights light up in switch positions 0, 1 and 3.

Activating/deactivating daytime running lights For operating principle, refer to page 64.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the sym- bol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".

3. Press button 2.

4. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.

5. Press button 2.

6. Use button 1 to select:

> Daytime running lights activated.

> Daytime running lights deactivated.

7. Press button 2. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

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Adaptive light control*

The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.

Activating Adaptive Light Control With the ignition switched on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 79.

Standstill function*: to avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive light control directs light towards the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

Adaptive light control is not active when revers- ing.

Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head- lamp control flashes. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

High beams/roadside parking lamps

1 High beams

2 Headlamp flasher

3 Roadside parking lamps*

Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked.

Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period, arrow 3.

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<

Switching off Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.

High-beam assistant*

The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit- uation allows. It handles this task for you and gives you the benefit of the best possible view. You can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.

Activating the system 1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to

page 79.

2. With the low beams switched on, briefly push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam.

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams are activated. The system automati-

cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic, traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient lighting, e.g. on city streets.

Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish, or when the situation requires, you can intervene:

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> If the high-beam assistant switches on the high beams, but you would like to drive with the low beams, simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever. This deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.

> If the high-beam assistant switches on the low beams, but you would like to drive with the high beams, switch on the high beams as usual. This deactivates the system and the high beams need to be switched off manually, if necessary. To reactivate the system, briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again.

> Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the low beams switched on.

System limitations The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg-

ment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, manually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.<

The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary:

> In very unfavorable weather conditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation

> In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings

> In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways

> In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres- ence of highly reflective signs

> At low speeds

> When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov- ered with stickers, etc.

> If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror using

a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.

Fog lamps

The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in

the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on.

The fog lamps are switched off while you acti- vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.

If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto-

matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<

Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.

1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis- play, accompanied by the brightness set- ting and scale the word "SET".

2. Press button 2.

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3. Push button 1 up or down to select the desired brightness level.

4. Press button 2. The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.

Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, entry lamps*, cargo area lamp and courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically.

The LEDs for the courtesy lampsare set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.

To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about

8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 46.<

Switching interior lamps on/off manually

Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button.

To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per- manently, press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds.

Reading lamps

There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.

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Climate

Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system.

1 Air conditioner 85

2 Automatic climate control* 87

Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and

side windows

4 Air to the upper body area. The thumbwheels smoothly open and close the air supply. The levers alter the direction of the airflow. For further details of draft- free ventilation refer to page 89.

5 Air to the footwell

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Air conditioner

1 Air distribution

2 Recirculated-air mode

3 Air volume

4 Cooling function

5 Temperature

6 Rear window defroster

Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the win- dows , to the upper body area

or to the footwell . Intermedi- ate settings are possible.

Recirculated-air mode If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut- ants, shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily. The

system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.

You can also activate/deactivate the recircu- lated-air mode by means of a button* on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.

If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation

in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air volume as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods; otherwise, the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.<

Air volume Turn to adjust the air volume. The higher the volume, the more effec- tive the heating or cooling will be.

The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power.

Switching the system on/off Set any desired air volume to switch on the air conditioner.

Turn the air volume rotary switch to 0. The blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.

The outside air supply is blocked when the air conditioner is switched off. If the air

quality deteriorates or the window fogs over, switch the system back on and increase the air volume.<

Switching cooling function on/off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it according to the temperature setting. This function

is only available while the engine is running.

The cooling function helps prevent condensa- tion on the windows or removes it quickly.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.

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Rear window defroster The defroster is switched off auto- matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve

as an antenna and are not part of the rear win- dow defroster.

Temperature To increase the temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. For a lower temperature, turn the

rotary switch counterclockwise towards blue.

Defrosting windows and removing condensation

1. Air distribution 1 in position .

2. Deactivate recirculated-air mode 2.

3. Air volume control 3 all the way to the right.

4. Switch on cooling function 4.

5. Temperature 5 to the right, red.

6. Switch on rear window defroster 6 to defrost the rear window .

Ventilation

1 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and close the air vents

2 Use the lever to change the direction of the airflow

Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.

Draft-free ventilation Adjust the vents to let the air flow past you.

Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The microfilter is changed by your BMW center during routine maintenance work.

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Automatic climate control*

1 Seat heating*, left side 37

2 Air distribution, manual

3 Temperature, left side

4 Maximum cooling

5 AUTO program

6 Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO intensity

7 Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/ Recirculated-air mode

8 ALL program

9 Temperature, right side

10 Defrosting windows and removing conden- sation

11 Switching cooling function on/off manually

12 Rear window defroster

13 Seat heating*, right side 37

14 Interior temperature sensor, please keep clear

Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 5 offers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort- able for you.

The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.

Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 18.

Adjusting air distribution manually The air distribution can be switched on and off manually. The air is directed to the windshield, to the upper body area and to the

footwell.

The automatic air distribution can be switched back on by pressing the AUTO button. The cooling function is switched on automatically and the manual air distribution setting is cleared.

Temperature Turn to set the desired tempera- ture.

The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as

quickly as possible regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if nec- essary, and then maintains it.

Avoid rapid switching between different tem- perature settings. The automatic climate con- trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.

Maximum heating power can be obtained with the highest setting, regardless of the outside temperature.

The system cools steadily in the lowest setting, regardless of the outside temperature.

Maximum cooling Press the button. The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air volume and recirculated-air mode.

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Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper body region. Open them for this purpose.

Air is cooled as quickly as possible:

> Above an outside temperature of approx. 327/06

> When the engine is running

AUTO program Press the button. Air volume, air distribution and temperature are controlled auto-

matically.

Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity and outside influences, the air is directed toward the windshield, the side win- dows, the upper body and the footwell.

Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con- trols the program so as to prevent window con- densation as much as possible.

The program is switched off when the air distri- bution is set manually or the button is pressed again.

Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on, auto- matic control of the air volume and air distribu- tion can be adjusted:

Press the left side of the button to reduce the intensity. Press the right side of the button to increase

it.

The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.

Adjusting air volume manually To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first.

Press the left side of the button to reduce the air volume. Press the right side of the button to increase

it.

The air volume may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same.

Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/Recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollut- ants in the immediate environment by tempo- rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.

Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:

> LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

> Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically.

> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-air mode and increase the air volume, if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.

The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time;

otherwise, the air quality inside the car will dete- riorate continuously.<

Via the button on the steering wheel You can switch quickly between the recircu- lated-air mode and the previous mode using a buttonon the steering wheel, refer to page 11.

ALL program Press the button.

The current temperature setting on the driver's side is transferred to the front passenger side.

If the temperature setting on the driver's side is changed, the temperature on the front passen- ger side is changed as well.

The program is switched off when the setting is adjusted on the front passenger side or the but- ton is pressed again.

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Defrosting windows and removing condensation

Press the button.

Quickly removes ice and conden- sation from the windshield and

front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function.

Switching cooling function on/off The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.

Press the button.

The air is cooled and dehumidified and depending on the tempera-

ture setting warmed again.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started.

Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the cooling function.

Rear window defroster Press the button.

The defroster is switched off auto- matically after a certain time.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.

Switching the system on/off

Switching off With the blower at its lowest set- ting, press the left side of the but- ton to switch off the automatic cli-

mate control.

All displays are cleared except for the rear win- dow defroster if it is switched on.

The outside air supply is blocked when the automatic climate control is switched

off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window fogs over, switch the system back on and increase the air volume.<

Switching on Press any button except the ALL or the rear window defroster button to reactivate the auto- matic climate control.

Ventilation

1 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and close the air vents

2 Use the lever to change the direction of the airflow

3 Thumbwheel for more or less cool air from the vents for the upper body area

Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.

Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.

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Ventilation in the rear

1 Use the thumbwheel to smoothly open and close the air vents

2 Use the thumbwheel to adjust the tempera- ture:

> Turn toward blue: colder

> Turn toward red: warmer

3 Use the lever to change the direction of the airflow

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro- vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen- ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance.

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Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit- ters for various remote-controlled devices, such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys- tems. The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand-held transmitters.

The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem- ory buttons 1. After this, the programmed memory button 1 will operate the system in question. The LED 2 flashes to confirm trans- mission of the signal.

Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to delete the stored programs beforehand for your safety, refer to page 92.

To prevent possible damage or injury, before programming or using the inte-

grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no peo- ple, animals or objects are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated. Com- ply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<

Checking compatibility If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter, you can

assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control.

For additional information, please contact your BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515. You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com or www.homelink.com.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.<

Programming

1 Memory buttons

2 LED

Fixed-code hand-held transmitters 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

2. When starting operation for the first time: press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rapidly. The three memory buttons are cleared.

3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1.

The required distance between the hand-held transmitter and the mem-

ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<

4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec- onds, alter the distance and repeat this step.

5. To program other original hand-held trans- mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.

You can operate the device while the ignition is switched on.

If the device fails to function even after repeated programming, check whether

the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter- nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit- ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<

Alternating-code hand-held transmitters To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:

Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person.<

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the remote-controlled device.

2. Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.

3. Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.

4. Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for step 5.

5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control three times.

The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.

If you have any questions, please contact your BMW center.<

Deleting all stored programs Press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rap- idly: all stored programs are deleted.

Reassigning individual programs 1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a

distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1.

The required distance between the hand-held transmitter and the mem-

ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<

2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control.

3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx. 20 seconds, press the transmit key of the original hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step.

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Digital compass*

1 Adjustment button

2 Display

The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving.

Operating principle You can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object

such as a pen or similar item. The following adjustment options are displayed one after the other, depending on how long you keep the adjustment button pressed:

> Press briefly: switch display on/off

> 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone

> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass

> 9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand steering

> 12 to 15 seconds: set the language

Setting compass zones Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle's geographic location so that the com- pass can function correctly; refer to the world map with compass zones.

To set the compass zone, press the adjustment button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display.

To change the zone setting, briefly press the adjustment button repeatedly until the display shows the number of the compass zone corre- sponding to your current location.

The compass is operational again after approx. 10 seconds.

Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations:

> An incorrect compass direction is shown.

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> The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does.

> Not all compass directions are shown.

Procedure 1. Make sure that no large metal objects or

overhead power lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle.

2. Set the currently valid compass zone.

3. Press the adjustment button for approx. 6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at least one full circle at a speed of no more than 4 mph or 7 km/h. If calibration is successful, the display changes from C to a compass direction.

Setting right-hand/left-hand steering Your digital compass is factory-set to right- hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle.

Set the language You can set the language of the display:

Press the adjustment button for approx. 12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English, "E", and German, "O".

The setting is automatically saved after approx. 10 seconds.

Roller sun blinds*

Rear window blind

Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind.

Roller sun blinds for rear side windows Pull loop of roller sun blind and hook onto bracket.

Do not open the window when the roller sun blind has been pulled up; otherwise,

there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personal injury.<

Glove compartment

Opening

Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment comes on.

To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent while the vehicle is being driven,

close the glove compartment immediately after use.<

Closing Fold the cover up.

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Locking To lock the glove compartment, use the inte- grated key of the remote control, refer to page 18.

Center armrest

Storage compartment The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the snap-in adapter*, depending on the equip- ment version.

Opening Press the button, see arrow.

Settings*

Slide the center armrest on the driver's side into the desired position.

Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system. You can set the volume and tone by means of the car radio, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

Connecting Lift up the center armrest.

AUX-IN port for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm

To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker system, connect the headset or line-out port of the external device to the connector.

Storage compartments inside the vehicle Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find compartments beside the steering col- umn*, in the front doors and in the center con- sole*. There are nets* on the front-seat backrests.

Clothes hooks There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.

Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. Do

not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other- wise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv- ing.<

Cupholders Use lightweight and shatterproof contain- ers and do not transport hot beverages;

otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident. Do not force contain- ers that are too large into the cupholders; other- wise, damage could result.<

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Front

Opening Briefly press the center of the cover.

Closing Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cupholder.

Rear There are two additional cupholders in the rear center armrest.

Press the front of the armrest.

Ashtray*

Opening

Push the ridge on the cover.

Emptying

Lift out the insert.

Lighter

With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.

The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in

other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the remote control so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<

Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.

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Cigarette lighter socket* To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter out of the socket.

Socket* in the front passenger footwell A socket is located under the glove compart- ment on the left.

Socket in the center armrest External audio device, refer to page 95.

Sockets in the rear center console*

Remove corresponding cover.

Socket in the cargo area*

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Open the cap.

Sedan: Through-loading system*

Opening 1. Open the belt lock of the rear center safety

belt. To do so, press the red button in the belt lock 2 using the latch plate 1.

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2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt into the specially designated fixture on the rear window shelf.

3. Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go, refer to page 36.

4. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area.

5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for- ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint.

Closing 1. Return the rear seat backrest to its upright

position and engage it.

When returning the backrest to its seating position, make sure that the

seat's locking mechanism engages prop- erly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown

around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants.<

2. Release the latch plate from the fixture on the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.

The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you with a way to attach cargo area nets* or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 110.

Sports Wagon: Cargo area

Roller cover

Pull out the cover and hook it into the retaining fixtures.

Do not place objects on the cover; other- wise, they could endanger the car's occu-

pants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving. Do not let the cover retract; otherwise, it could be damaged.<

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Raising the roller cover

Press the button: the roller cover is raised.

Before closing the rear window or tailgate, press the roller cover downward until it engages.

Expanding the cargo area The rear seat backrest is divided. You can fold down either division in order to expand the cargo area.

Reach into the recess and pull forwards.

When folding the backrest back up, make sure that the catch engages properly. If

you cannot see a red warning area in the recess, the catch is properly engaged. Otherwise, cargo can be thrown around inside the passen- ger compartment and endanger the car's occu- pants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving.<

Observe the instructions concerning the safety belt on page 33 to ensure the best

possible personal protection.<

Partition net

Do not let the partition net retract; other- wise, there is a risk of danger and the par-

tition net could be damaged.<

Use the loop strap to pull the partition net out of the casing. Grip the bar on both ends and insert it into the retaining fixtures, arrow 1. This can best be done from the rear seat.

When you no longer require the partition net, grip both ends of the bar and take it out of the retaining fixtures, arrow 2. Let the partition net slide into the casing slowly.

With cargo area expanded 1. Fold down both rear seat backrests, refer to

Expanding the cargo area.

2. Use the buttons to unlatch the casing on both sides, arrow 1.

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3. Pull the casing out backwards, arrow 2, without tilting it.

4. Slide the casing into the guides on the backs of the seat backrests.

5. Carefully pull out the partition net and insert it into the front retaining fixtures, refer to Partition net above. This can best be done from the front seat.

Follow the same steps in reverse order to return the partition net and seats to their original posi- tions. Finally, slide the casing into both retaining fixtures on the sides until it engages. Tug on the casing to check if it is properly locked in place.

Storage compartments inside the cargo area

Sedan Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area:

> Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack- ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver- sion

> Net* for securing smaller objects, to be attached to the fixtures on the floor panel

> Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags or tote bags

> Rubber strap on the left trim panel for securing small objects such as a folding umbrella

> Net for small objects on the right trim panel of the cargo area

> Folding, removable box* under the floor panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items

> Stowage compartment under the floor panel

> Insertable dividers* and removable storage tray for the storage compartment under the floor panel

Sports Wagon The following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area:

> Umbrella holder* on the bottom of the par- tition net casing

> Rubber strap on the left* and right trim panel for securing small objects such as a folding umbrella

> Hooks for hanging up shopping bags or tote bags, for example, on the left and right sides of the cargo area

> Net for small objects on the right trim panel of the cargo area

> Stowage compartment under the floor panel

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, other storage spaces can be found in the cargo area:

> Net* for securing smaller objects, to be attached to the fixtures on the floor panel

> Net* on the left side trim of the cargo area instead of the rubber strap

> Reversible floor panel with integrated plas- tic cover* for cargo area or bumper

> Folding, removable box* under the floor panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items

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> Insertable dividers* and removable storage tray for the storage compartment under the floor panel

Folding up the floor panel Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-

partment under the floor panel; otherwise, dam- age could result.<

Sedan Press the floor panel against the ceiling of the cargo area; a locking device holds the floor panel in place. To detach the floor panel, pull it out of the locking device.

Sports Wagon

Fold up the floor panel and take it out or lean it forward.

Lashing eyes You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo area for securing luggage items with nets or tensioning straps, refer to page 110.

Ski bag* The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.

With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6 ft 10 in/ 2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.

Loading 1. Fold down the center armrest.

2. Press the button, reach into the recess and fold down the cover.

3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards. The zip fastener makes objects in the ski bag easier to reach.

4. Insert the latch plate of the ski bag's retain- ing strap in the center belt buckle.

Only place clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage.

Securing cargo

After loading, secure the ski bag and its con- tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten- sioning buckle for this purpose.

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Secure the ski bag in the manner described; otherwise, it could endanger

the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak- ing or sudden swerving.<

To store the ski bag, perform the steps described for loading in reverse order.

Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.

1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat backrest.

2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.

3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.

For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen-

ter.<

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Driving tips This section provides you with information

useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions.

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Things to remember when driving

Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.

Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits.

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do not exceed:

> Gasoline engine 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h

> Diesel engine 3,500 rpm or 93 mph/150 km/h

Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode.

After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.

Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac- tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.

Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period.

Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.

Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.

Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors. You can lower fuel consump- tion and the environmental impact by taking certain measures, adjusting your driving style and having the vehicle serviced regularly.

Remove any unneeded cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

Remove any mounted parts after you have finished using them Remove unneeded additional mirrors, the roof rack and the rear luggage rack after use. Mounted parts affect the vehicle's aerodynam- ics and increase fuel consumption.

Close the windows and glass roof An open glass roof or window causes higher air resistance and thus increases fuel consump- tion.

Check tire inflation pressure regularly Check the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before embarking on a long journey, and correct it if necessary.

Low tire inflation pressure causes higher rolling resistance and thus increases fuel consumption and tire wear.

Set off immediately Do not let the engine warm up while the car is still standing, but set off immediately at moder- ate engine speed. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.

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Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an adequate dis- tance between you and the vehicle in front of you. A defensive and smooth driving style keeps fuel consumption down.

Avoid high engine speeds Only use first gear when setting off. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds.

When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con- stant speed.

As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.

Coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a stop in the high- est applicable gear.

On a downhill slope, take your foot off the accel- erator and coast in a suitable gear.

The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting.

Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestions. You achieve fuel sav- ings even if standing time is as short as approx. 4 seconds.

Switch off functions you do not need at the moment Functions such as the air conditioner, seat heating or rear window defroster draw large amounts of power and consume additional fuel. Especially in city traffic and in stop and go driv- ing they have a considerable impact. Therefore, switch these functions off when they are not really needed.

Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. BMW recommends having the vehicle serviced at a BMW center. Also note the BMW service sys- tem, refer to page 141.

General driving notes

Close the trunk lid/tailgate Operate the vehicle only when the trunk lid/tailgate and rear window are closed.

Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the inte- rior of the vehicle.<

If the vehicle must be driven with the trunk lid/ tailgate open:

1. Close all windows and the glass roof.

2. Greatly increase the air volume of the air conditioner or automatic climate control system, refer to page 85 or 88.

Hot exhaust system In all vehicles, extremely high tempera- tures are generated in the exhaust sys-

tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys- tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park- ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.<

Diesel particulate filter* The diesel particulate filter collects soot parti- cles and burns them periodically at high tem- peratures. This cleaning process takes several minutes. During cleaning, you may notice that the engine temporarily runs less smoothly and that a somewhat higher engine speed is neces- sary to achieve the accustomed performance. Also, noises may be heard and a slight amount of smoke may emerge from the exhaust, even

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for a short period after the engine is switched off.

Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge

of water can form between tires and road sur- face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, means that the tire can completely lose contact with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brake be properly applied.<

The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin- ing tread depth on the tires, refer also to Mini- mum tread depth on page 133.

Driving through water Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only

at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<

Use the parking brake on inclines On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a lengthy period using the clutch; use the

parking brake instead. Otherwise, greater clutch wear will result.<

For more information about the drive-off assis- tant, refer to page 72.

Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations in which this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.

Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that ABS is in its active mode.

Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger

other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it.

Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system,

drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.<

You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces- sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down- shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans- mission, refer to page 49.

Never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission in neutral or with

the engine switched off; otherwise, engine braking action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be impaired.<

Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached.

Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.

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When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the automatic cli- mate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.

Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over-

load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over- heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. This can ultimately result in a sudden blowout.<

Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo

area, as this could result in damage to the vehi- cle.<

Determining loading limit

1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle's placard*:

The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed

XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions.<

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals

1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas- sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Load

The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug- gage can be transported.

Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for-

ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat backrests.

> Cover sharp edges and corners.

> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle.

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> Use the partition net to protect passengers, refer to page 99. Make sure that objects cannot penetrate the partition net.

> Do not stack cargo higher than the upper edge of the backrests.

> Place protective material around any objects which could bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion.

Securing cargo

> Secure smaller and lighter items using retaining straps, a cargo area net* or draw straps*.

> Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center. Four* lashing eyes are

provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two are locatedon the cargo area sidewalls 1, two moreare on the rear cargo area panel 2. Please comply with the information sup- plied with the cargo straps.

Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan-

ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 177, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in viola- tion of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu- pants.

Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to page 43; otherwise, these could be damaged.<

Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Comply with the directions given in the installation instructions.

Mounting points

The mounting points are located in the roof/ along the roof rails*.

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Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack.

You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 177.

The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for rais- ing the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the trunk lid/ tailgate.

Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip.

Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

Mobility This section helps you maintain your car's

mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants,

wheels and tires, service, maintenance and roadside assistance.

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Refueling

Always switch off the engine before refu- eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to

the tank and a message will be displayed.<

Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when

handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.<

Fuel filler flap

Opening

1. Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly press the rear edge.

2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.

3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.

Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.

Do not pinch the band attached to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed

properly and fuel vapors can escape.<

Manually releasing the fuel filler flap In the event of a malfunction, you can release the fuel filler flap manually:

Sedan

1. Remove the cover from the right-hand side- wall of the cargo area.

2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. The fuel filler flap is released.

Sports Wagon 1. Fold up the cargo area floor panel.

2. Remove the cover from the right-hand side- wall of the cargo area. To do so, turn the screws, arrows 1, 90 and take out the cover, arrow 2.

3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. The fuel filler flap is released.

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Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels, follow the safety instructions provided at filling stations;

otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.<

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com- pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead to

> Premature pump shutoff

> Reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov- ery system.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

Fuel tank capacity Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

Gasoline engine Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

Diesel engine Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the reserve capacity of 1.7 US gallons/6.5 liters.

Fuel specifications

Gasoline engine: required fuel Do not refuel with leaded fuel; otherwise, the catalytic converter will be damaged.

Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85 ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise, the engine and fuel supply system will be dam- aged.<

Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 This gasoline is highly recommended.

However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is:

> 323i, 328i/xDrive: 87

> 335i/xDrive: 89.

If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat- ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life.

Do not use any gasoline below the speci- fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise, the

engine could be damaged.<

Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif- ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain- ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 oxygen by weight, that is, 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of cosolvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship.

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and stalling problems

especially under certain environmental condi- tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter drivability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

BMW Advanced Diesel: required fuel

Ultra-low sulfur diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with low sulfur content: Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a.

Refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel only. The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel

must not exceed 5%; this type of fuel is referred to as B5. Do not refuel with gasoline. If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel, e.g. with gasoline, do not start the engine; other- wise, engine damage may occur.<

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If you have refueled with the wrong fuel, contact your BMW center.

The filler neck is designed for refueling at diesel fuel pumps.

If the filler nozzle cannot be inserted into your BMW's filler pipe, please ensure that you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump and that it is equipped with a diesel filler nozzle.<

In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel cannot be fully inserted into the fuel

filler neck, please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel. For more information on BMW Roadside Assis- tance, refer to page 155.<

Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains oper- ational in the winter, please use winter diesel, which is available at gas stations during winter months. The fuel filter heating system, included as a standard feature, prevents disruption of the fuel supply while driving.

Do not add additives, including gasoline; otherwise, engine damage may occur.<

BMW Advanced Diesel

The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxide in the diesel emissions of your vehicle by means of a mechanism that injects diesel exhaust fluid, a reduction agent, into the exhaust tract. A chemical reaction occurs in the catalytic con- verter that minimizes the nitrogen oxide con- tent. To be able to start the engine as usual, a suffi- cient amount of diesel exhaust fluid must be present in a separate reservoir.

Warming the system To warm the system to its operating tempera- ture after starting with a cold engine, the auto- matic transmission delays shifting to the next higher gear, if necessary.

Reserve display A display in the instrument cluster informs you about the remaining distance you can drive with the fluid remaining in the reservoir. -

The reserve display appears beginning at approx. 1,000 miles/1,600 km before the sup- ply is used up.

When this reserve display appears in the instrument cluster, have diesel exhaust

fluid refilled to avoid not being able to start the engine.<

Diesel exhaust fluid at the minimum level

Even if the display indicates -- mls, the engine continues running if it is not switched off and if all other requirements continue to be met, e.g. a sufficient supply of fuel.

Do not drive to the end of the indicated distance. Otherwise, it will not be possible

to start the engine again after switching it off.<

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Wrong fluid A warning lamp lights up: The wrong fluid was filled into the res- ervoir.

Please contact your BMW center.

Having the diesel exhaust fluid refilled Diesel exhaust fluid is refilled by your BMW center during regular service. If the service intervals are adhered to, it generally does not need to be refilled between service appoint- ments.

Under certain conditions, e.g. especially fre- quent accelerations or operation of the vehicle at high altitudes, it may become necessary to refill the fluid between service appointments.

When this reserve display appears in the instru- ment cluster, have diesel exhaust fluid refilled to avoid not being able to start the engine.

You can have the fluid refilled by a BMW center.

Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures

Because of its physical properties, it may be necessary to refill diesel exhaust fluid

between regular service appointments at tem- peratures below +237/-56. The need to add fluid is indicated by the reserve display in the instrument cluster, refer to page 116.<

Refilling diesel exhaust fluid in exceptional cases To be able to reach the next BMW center, you can refill diesel exhaust fluid yourself while adhering to the following warnings.

Do not come into contact with diesel exhaust fluid as it can lead to skin or eye

irritations. Wear goggles and gloves, if neces- sary. Follow the safety instructions on the bot- tle. Vapors with a sharp odor can escape from the bottle or container when it is opened. Before refilling, completely close the windows and doors of the vehicle to prevent the vapors from intruding into the interior. If handling diesel

exhaust fluid in an enclosed area, ensure that the room is well ventilated. After handling diesel exhaust fluid, wash your hands thoroughly; otherwise, for example, inad- vertently touching your eyes may lead to eye irritations. If eye irritations occur, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician if necessary. If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with the surface of your vehicle, rinse the affected areas with water to prevent surface damage. Keep diesel exhaust fluid away from children.<

Suitable diesel exhaust fluid > Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Diesel exhaust fluid can be refilled conve- niently with this bottle and its special adapter.

> Alternatively: NOx reduction agent AUS 32

You can obtain diesel exhaust fluid from your BMW center.

Refilling quantity Refilling quantity when the reserve display first appears: Approx. 1 US gallon/3.7 liters

Opening the diesel exhaust fluid reservoir 1. Remove the cover in the bumper by press-

ing on it, see arrow.

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2. Place the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, page 147, onto the bottom cap and open the cap, arrow.

Refilling BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid 1. Attach the bottle and screw it all the way on,

see arrow. The line on the bottle should point upward.

Hold the attached bottle to prevent the thread on the vehicle from

becoming damaged by the weight of the bottle.<

2. Press the bottle toward the vehicle, see arrow. The reservoir in the vehicle is filled.

3. The reservoir is full when the filling level in the bottle stops changing. It is not possible to overfill the reservoir.

Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and unscrew it.

Closing the reservoir After refilling, close the reservoir again using the handle of the screwdriver.

After refilling diesel exhaust fluid

Wrong fluid If you add the wrong fluid, e.g. antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the engine;

otherwise, there is a danger of fire.<

Contact your BMW center.

Disposing of the bottle You can dispose of the bottles for diesel exhaust fluid at your BMW center.

Only dispose of empty bottles in household refuse if local regulations allow.<

Reserve display -

After refilling, the reserve display continues to be displayed after the engine is started. It goes out after the vehicle has been driven for several minutes.

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Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressures

Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres- sure.

Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a

month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condi- tion that can not only compromise your vehi- cle's driving stability, but also lead to tire dam- age and the risk of an accident. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<

Checking pressure Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.

After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to

page 74, or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 72.<

Inflation pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature.

The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom-

mended by BMW; a list of these is available from your BMW center.<

For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressures, observe the following:

> Tire sizes for your vehicle

> Load conditions

> Maximum allowable driving speed

Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of 100 mph or 160 km/h.

These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver's side door post when the driver's door is open.

The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph or

160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage and accidents could occur.<

Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h

In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust

pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could occur.<

Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could occur.

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290

225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S

32/220 35/240 32/220 39/270

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V

32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 36/250 44/300

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 38/260

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 35/240 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 42/290

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 44/300

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With Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 36/250 44/300

225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S

32/220 35/240 36/250 44/300

225/45 R 17 91 V 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S

32/220 38/260 41/280 48/330

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 42/290 49/340

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 44/300

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 46/320

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 46/320

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328i

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S

32/220 36/250 33/230 41/280

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V

32/220 39/270 36/250 44/300

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 39/270

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 44/300

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 33/230 - 33/230 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 41/280

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260 - 38/260 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 45/310

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With Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V

32/220 36/250 38/260 45/310

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 V

32/220 39/270 38/260 45/310

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 44/300 51/350

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 38/260 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 45/310

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 48/330

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 33/230 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 44/300

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 38/260 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 48/330

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 V 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

32/220 36/250 35/240 41/280

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 38/260

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 41/280

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 42/290

With Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S

32/220 36/250 35/240 41/280

225/50 R 16 92 V 225/45 R 17 91 W

32/220 36/250 38/260 45/310

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 38/260 41/280 48/330

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 38/260 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 33/230 - 42/290

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 33/230 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 38/260 - 45/310

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 42/290 - 45/310

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335i

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

35/240 42/290 39/270 46/320

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 36/250 44/300 41/280 48/330

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 35/240 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 38/260 - 42/290

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 42/290 - 46/320

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 35/240 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 42/290 - 42/290

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 48/330 - 48/330

With Sport Package:

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

35/240 42/290 42/290 49/340

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 36/250 44/300 44/300 51/350

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 35/240 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 38/260 - 46/320

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 44/300 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 42/290 - 51/350

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 42/290 - 46/320

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 44/300 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 48/330 - 51/350

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335xi

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 39/270 36/250 44/300

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W - 35/240 - 38/260

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 44/300

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 41/280

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 42/290 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 45/310

With Sport Package:

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 33/230 39/270 36/250 44/300

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 33/230 41/280 42/290 49/340

225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 39/270 39/270 46/320

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 W 33/230 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W - 35/240 - 42/290

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 44/300 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 48/330

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 44/300

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 42/290 - 45/310 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 45/310 - 49/340

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 335d

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 41/280 39/270 46/320

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 39/270 46/320

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 41/280

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 45/310

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 35/240 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 41/280

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 46/320

With Sport Package:

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 41/280 41/280 48/330

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 42/290 49/340

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 45/310

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 35/240 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 41/280 - 49/340

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 35/240 - 38/260 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 41/280 - 45/310

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 41/280 - 44/300 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 49/340

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

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Sports Wagon: tire inflation pressures for the 328i

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 W

32/220 39/270 36/250 44/300

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 39/270 39/270 46/320

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 41/280 39/270 46/320

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 41/280 48/330

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 42/290

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 44/300 - 46/320

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 44/300 - 44/300

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 48/330

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With Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 W

32/220 39/270 39/270 46/320

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 41/280 42/290 49/340

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 42/290 49/340

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 46/320

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 44/300 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 44/300 - 51/350

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 44/300 - 46/320

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 49/340

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

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Sports Wagon: tire inflation pressures for the 328xi

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

Without Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 W

32/220 39/270 36/250 44/300

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 41/280 38/260 45/310

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 39/270 46/320

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 38/260 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 41/280

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 42/290 - 46/320

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 36/250 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 42/290 - 42/290

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 39/270 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 46/320

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With Sport Package:

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 225/50 R 16 92 W

32/220 39/270 38/260 45/310

225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 225/45 R 17 91 W

33/230 41/280 41/280 48/330

225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 35/240 42/290 42/290 49/340

Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 33/230 - 41/280 -

Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 36/250 - 45/310

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 36/250 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 42/290 - 49/340

Front: 225/40 R 18 88 Y 36/250 - 38/260 -

Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 Y - 42/290 - 45/310

Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 39/270 - 42/290 -

Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 46/320 - 49/340

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 177.

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa

Traveling speeds up to a max. of

100 mph / 160 km/h

Traveling speeds including those

exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h

All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature

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Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.

Tire size

Speed code letter Q = up to 100 mph or 160 km/h

T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h

H = up to 131 mph or 210 km/h

V = up to 150 mph or 240 km/h

W = up to 167 mph or 270 km/h

Y = up to 186 mph or 300 km/h

Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the US Department of Transportation.

DOT code:

Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT 3209 means that the tire was manufactured in week 32 of 2009.

BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last for 10 years.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition

to these grades.<

Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, how- ever, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate.

Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur- faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction

tests, and does not include acceleration, cor- nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac- teristics.<

Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate

e.g.

Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not on ZR tires Speed code letter, in front of the R on ZR tires

225/45 R 17 91 V

e.g.

Manufacturer's code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age

DOT xxxx xxx 3209

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heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi- cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly

inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep- arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.<

RSC run-flat tires You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 134.

M+S Winter and all-season tires. These have better winter properties than sum- mer tires.

XL Designation for specially reinforced tires.

Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.

Minimum tread depth The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/ 3 mm, although, for example, European legisla- tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/ 3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface. When winter tires wear down past a tread depth

of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of safety, new tires should be installed.

Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire's circumference; the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm.

Wheel/tire damage Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels, tires and suspension parts to be more suscep- tible to road hazard and consequential dam- ages. Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam- ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same applies to any other abnormal road behavior, such as pulling severely to the right or left.

In these cases, reduce speed immedi- ately and have wheels and tires thor-

oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest BMW center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle towed there. Otherwise, tire damage can pose a lethal hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users.<

Tire age For various reasons, such as the development of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace- ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the tires.

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The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding: DOT ... 3209 means that the tire was manufac- tured in week 32 of 2009.

Run-flat tires

The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall. Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup- porting tire and a special rim. The reinforce- ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can continue to be used subject to certain restric- tions, even if depressurized.

For information on continuing to drive with a flat tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 73.

New wheels and tires Have new wheels and tires installed only by your BMW center or tire shop that

works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a dan- ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal- anced.<

Retreaded tires BMW recommends that you do not use retreaded tires, since driving safety may

be impaired. The causes for this include poten- tially different tire casing structures and often wide variations in tire age, which can result in a limited service life.<

Correct wheels and tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW

has tested and approved for your particular vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac- turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions, which could lead to body contact and thus to severe acci- dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and therefore cannot guarantee their driving safety.<

You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com- bination at your BMW center.

The correct combination of wheels and tires is also necessary to ensure reliable operation of various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC or FTM.

To maintain good handling and vehicle response, use only tires of a single brand and tread configuration. After a tire has been dam- aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi- nation again as soon as possible.

Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM electronics When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a puncture, refer to page 73. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

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Recommended tire brands

Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall of the tire.

When properly used, these tires meet the high- est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics.

Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below +45F/+76. Although all-season M+S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires, they gener- ally fail to provide the same levels of cold- weather performance as winter tires.

Pay attention to speed Always comply with the speed limit for the winter tires mounted on your car; failure

to do so could result in tire damage and acci- dents.<

If the car is capable of speeds higher than that permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view. Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center can supply these labels.

Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.

Swapping wheels between axles BMW advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles, even if all tires have the same size, as this could impair driving characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes, swapping wheels between the axles is not per- missible.

Snow chains* Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your BMW center for more information. Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only. Observe the manufac- turer's instructions when mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h.

Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the

instrument might issue an incorrect reading. When driving with snow chains, you may find it helpful to activate DTC temporarily, refer to page 70.<

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Under the hood

Do not work on the car unless you pos- sess the necessary technical knowledge.

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide- lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a BMW center or by a workshop that work according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz- ards.<

Hood

Releasing

Pull the lever.

Opening

In order to avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the hood. Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries may result.<

Press the release handle and open the hood.

Closing

Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 10 in/ 25 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.

Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may

result. If you see any signs while driving your vehicle that the hood is not completely closed, stop at once and close it securely.<

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Important parts of the engine compartment

1 Gasoline engine: expansion tank for cool- ant, refer to page 139

Diesel engine: the expansion tank is located on the other side of the vehicle

2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean- ing system and window washer system, refer to page 52

3 Jump-starting connection, refer to page 156

4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil

5 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Checking oil level

Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.

Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick* 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the

engine at operating temperature, i.e. after an uninterrupted drive of at least 6.5 miles/ 10 km.

2. Switch off the engine.

3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull out the dipstick 5 and wipe it off with a lint-free cloth, paper towel or similar material.

4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way back into the measuring tube and pull it out

again. The oil level must be between the two markings on the dipstick.

The oil quantity between the two markings on the dipstick is equivalent to approx. 1 US quart/ 1 liter.

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The oil level must not be above the upper marking of the dipstick. Too much oil will

harm the engine.<

Checking the engine oil level electronically* Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level monitor.

For a precise measurement and display of the oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running.

You can have the oil level reading displayed in the instrument cluster.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol is shown in the display, accompa- nied by the word "OIL".

2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. The oil level is checked and the reading dis- played.

Possible displays

1 Oil level OK

2 Oil level is being checked. This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.

3 Oil level down to minimum: Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to Adding engine oil on page 139.

4 Oil level is too high.

Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without

delay.<

5 The oil level sensor is defective. Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis- tance remaining to the next oil service, refer to page 65. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

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Adding engine oil

Add a maximum of 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil no earlier than when the following warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, or, if the car has a gasoline engine, when the oil level monitor shows "+1qt" or "+1l", or, if the car has a diesel engine, when the oil level has dropped to just above the lower marking on the dipstick, refer to page 137.

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km; otherwise, the engine could be dam-

aged.<

Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the relevant

warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.<

Oil change Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.

Oil types Do not use oil additives as this could result in engine damage.<

Specified engine oils Your service center can advise you on which engine oils have been approved by the manu- facturer of your vehicle.

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.

Approved oils can be identified by the following specification:

Approved oils belong to the following viscosity classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30.

Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol- lowing specification may be used:

API SM or higher

Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant

can cause burns.<

Coolant consists of half water and half additive. Not all commercially available additives are suit- able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for suitable additives.

Only use suitable additives; otherwise, engine damage may result. Because

additives are harmful to your health, it is impor- tant to follow the instructions on the contain- ers.<

Gasoline engine

Preferred: BMW Longlife-01 BMW Longlife-01 FE

Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98

Diesel engine

Preferred: BMW Longlife-04

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Comply with the appropriate environ- mental protection regulations when dis-

posing of coolant additives.<

Checking coolant level 1. Do not open the engine hood before the

engine has cooled down.

2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.

3. The coolant level is correct if it is between the maximum and minimum marks in the filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck.

4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.

5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.

6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi- nated as soon as possible.

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Maintenance

BMW Maintenance System

The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The objective is to optimize efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte- nance costs.

If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com- prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig- nificant benefit.

Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take the differ- ent driving conditions of your BMW into account. Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements. By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements, the system builds the basis for trouble-free driving.

In the instrument cluster, you can have the remaining times or distances for selected main- tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates displayed, refer to page 65:

> Engine oil

> Brake pads: separately for front and rear

> Brake fluid

> Vehicle check

> Legally mandated inspections depending on local regulations

> Diesel particulate filter*

Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service- requirement information in the remote control while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi- sor can read out this data from the remote con- trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte- nance approach. Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used.

Make sure that the date in the instrument cluster is always set correctly, refer to

page 67; otherwise, the effectiveness of Condi- tion Based Service CBS is not assured.<

Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor- mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service require- ments.

BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your

BMW center. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the speci- fied regular maintenance.<

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Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD

On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check- ing components relevant to the composition of the vehicle's emissions.

Emissions The warning lamp lights up: The vehicle is producing higher emis- sions. The trip can be continued. Have

the car checked as soon as possible.

Canadian models display this warning lamp.

The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This indicates excessive misfiring in the engine. If this happens, you should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW center as soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions-related components, especially the catalytic converter.

The warning lamp comes on if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system assumes that fuel vapor

is escaping. Make sure that the gas cap is cor- rectly positioned and close it until it audibly clicks.

Data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev- eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a device for recording or sending certain vehicle data or information. In addition, if you have signed a service contract for BMW Assist, cer- tain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services.

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Care

Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi- cantly to the value retention of your BMW.

BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that are approved by BMW for this purpose.

Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on the products and services available for cleaning and caring for your BMW.

Original BMW Care Products have been material tested, laboratory checked and

proven in the field, and offer optimal care and protection for your vehicle.<

Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol or solvents as these may result in dam-

age.<

Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous or hazardous to your

health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety instructions on the packaging. When cleaning inside the vehicle, always open the doors or windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro- vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products designed for cleaning vehicles.<

Exterior care

Washing the vehicle Especially during the winter months, ensure that the vehicle is washed more

frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage.<

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,

water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and the brake discs can corrode.<

Automatic car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes.

Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is suitable for your BMW. Check the following:

> Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to page 175.

> If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 39.

> Maximum permissible tire width.

Avoid car washes with guide rail heights over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the

danger of damaging chassis parts.<

Preparations before driving into an automatic car wash:

> Unscrew the rod antenna*.

> Deactivate the rain sensor* to prevent unin- tentional wiping.

> Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window wiper and protect it against damage. If nec- essary, ask the operator of the car wash about protective measures you should take.

> Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil- ers or phone antennas, if they could be damaged.

Automatic transmission Before driving into an automatic car wash, per- form the following steps to ensure that the vehi- cle can roll:

1. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock, even with Comfort Access.

2. Move the selector lever to position N.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Switch off the engine.

5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll.

Steam jets/high-pressure washers When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-

cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed a temperature of 1407/606. Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or temperature can lead to component damage or

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water penetration. Follow the operating instruc- tions of the high-pressure washer.<

When using high-pressure washers, do not spray against the sensors and cam-

eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear View Camera, for an extended period and main- tain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.<

Manual car wash When washing the vehicle by hand, use large quantities of water and car shampoo if neces- sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash- ing brush, applying light pressure only.

Before cleaning the windshield, deacti- vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-

tion to prevent unintentional activation of the wipers.<

Observe local regulations pertaining to washing vehicles by hand.<

Headlamps Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.

Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or insect remover and wash away with copious quantities of water.

Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not use an ice scraper.

Windows Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.

Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners containing quartz.<

Paintwork care Regular care contributes to value retention and protects the paintwork against the long-term effects of damaging substances.

Region-specific environmental influences can damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is important to adapt the frequency and scope of car care accordingly.

Immediately remove aggressive materials such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or

bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint- work.

Repairing paintwork damage Immediately repair scratches or similar damage, such as that caused by stones

hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent rusting.<

BMW recommends having paintwork damage repaired by a professional paint repair work- shop according to BMW specifications using original BMW paint materials.

Preservation A preservation treatment is necessary when water no longer beads off the clean paintwork surface. Only use products for paintwork pres- ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes.

Rubber seals Treat only with water or rubber care products.

Do not use silicon-containing care prod- ucts on rubber seals; otherwise, noise

and damage could occur.<

Chrome parts Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia- tor grill, door handles or window frames with copious quantities of water and a shampoo additive, especially when roads are treated with deicing salt. For additional treatment, use a chrome polish.

Light-alloy wheels For technical reasons, dust is generated during braking that is deposited on the light-alloy wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acid- free rim cleaner.

Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or

steam jets over 1407/606; otherwise, dam- age may occur.<

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Outside sensors/cameras Keep the sensors and cameras on the outside of the vehicle, e.g. those for Park

Distance Control, clean and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully functional.<

Interior care

Upholstery fabrics/cloth trims/ Alcantara fabrics Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to remove superficial dirt.

To remove severe spots such as stains from beverages, use a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth and suitable interior cleaners. Follow the instructions on the packaging.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using a sweeping motion. Avoid strong

rubbing.<

Opened Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the

seat covers. Ensure that Velcro fasteners are closed.<

Leather/leather trim The leather used by BMW is a high quality natural product. Slight irregularities in the

leather are a typical characteristic of natural leather.<

Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the leather have an abrasive effect, leading to increased wear and causing the leather surface to become brittle prematurely. Therefore, fre- quently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently as dust and dirt are more noticeable.

Treat the leather at least once every two months using a leather lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack the leather's protective layer.

Carpets/cargo area You can vacuum the carpets and floor mats or clean them with interior cleaner if heavily soiled.

The floor mats can be removed for cleaning. When replacing the mats, ensure that the seat rails do not extend over the floor mats, as this may damage the mats.

Lint on the floor mats occurs for technical rea- sons and can be removed by vacuuming repeatedly.

Interior plastic parts > Imitation leather surfaces

> Lamp glasses

> Display pane of instrument cluster

> Matte parts

Clean with water and solvent-free plastic cleaner if necessary.

Fine wood parts Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety.

Do not clean chemically, as this may destroy the webbing.<

Interior sensors/cameras To clean interior sensors and cameras, use a lint-free cloth moistened with glass cleaner.

Displays To clean displays, e.g. of the radio or instrument cluster, use a cleaning cloth for displays or a soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.

Avoid applying excessive pressure when cleaning the displays; otherwise, damage

may occur.<

Do not use chemical or abrasive house- hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of

fluid away from the device. Otherwise, surfaces or electrical components may be corroded or damaged.<

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CD/DVD drives Do not use a cleaning CD, as it may dam- age parts of the drive.<

Vehicle storage If your vehicle is to be decommissioned for longer than three months, your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to BMW specifications will be glad to advise you.

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Replacing components

Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com- partment on the right-hand side of the cargo area. Remove the cover.

Sports Wagon

The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com- partment on the left-hand side underneath the cargo area floor panel.

Wiper blades

1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.

2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1, and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.

3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech- anism, pulling the blade toward the front.

To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the engine compartment.<

Sports Wagon: changing rear wiper blade

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

2. Pull off the wiper blade, see arrow.

3. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on until it audibly engages.

Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu- tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav- ing your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.

Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers, as even minute

amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by its base.<

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW center.

Only change bulbs while they are cool to the touch; otherwise, you could suffer

burns.<

When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the con-

sumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits could result. To avoid possible injury or equip- ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufac- turer.<

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For care of the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the chapter entitled 'Care'.

If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact

your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.<

Light-emitting diodes LED Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu- cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light- emitting diodes.

Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source

for several hours; otherwise, this could cause irritation of the retina.<

Xenon lamps These bulbs have a very long service life and are highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never- theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue the journey with great care, provided that local legislation does not prohibit this.

Have any work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacements, performed

only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if such work is carried out improperly, the high voltage in the system presents the danger of fatal injuries.<

Replacing parking lamps, roadside parking lamps, and daytime running lights H8 bulb, 35 watts

1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock.

2. Turn the cover to the left, see arrow, and remove it.

3. Turn the bulb approx. 90, see arrow, and take it out.

4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and reconnect the plug.

5. Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.

6. Reattach the cover.

Replacing the corner-illuminating lamp* H3 bulb, 55 watts

1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock.

2. Remove the upper cover from the head- lamp. To do so, pull the rubber seal up and off and unscrew the cover using the screw-

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driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, see arrow.

3. Release the wire bracket from the anchor, see arrow, and fold it up.

4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and reconnect the plug.

5. Insert the bulb.

6. Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.

7. Reattach the cover.

Be careful when installing the cover; oth- erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

Halogen lamps H7 bulb, 55 watts

Always wear gloves and eye protection; the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is

pressurized. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if the bulb is damaged.<

There are separate headlamp covers for low- beam headlamps and high-beam headlamps.

Be careful when installing the covers; oth- erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.<

Access to the lamps The high-beam headlamp can be accessed from the engine compartment, whereas the low-beam headlamp is accessed through a flap in the wheel well.

1 Cover for high-beam headlamp

2 Cover for low-beam headlamp

3 Turn signal bulb socket

To remove the covers:

1. Fold the respective wire bracket to the side, see arrows.

2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the guide.

Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat- tach the covers.

Access through the wheel well Only for low-beam headlamps and turn signals:

1. Turn the wheel inwards.

2. Open the flap in the wheel well. To do so, turn the fastener counterclockwise using a coin, for example.

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Changing low-beam and high-beam bulbs 1. Remove the relevant cover for the head-

lamp.

2. Disconnect the plug from the lamp.

3. Push the wire bracket to the side out of the mounting, arrow 1, and fold it down, arrow 2.

4. Remove the bulb.

5. Insert new bulb as shown in the detail of the illustration above.

6. Fold up the wire bracket and engage it.

7. Connect the plug.

8. Reattach the cover.

Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps W5W bulb, 5 watts

1. Remove the cover for the high-beam head- lamp.

2. Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.

3. Remove and replace the bulb.

4. Insert bulb socket.

5. Reattach the cover.

Turn signals, front PY24W bulb, 24 watts

1. Open the flap in the wheel well, refer to Access through the wheel well on page 149.

2. Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left and remove.

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.

4. Insert turn signal bulb socket 1.

5. Attach the flap to the wheel well.

Tail lamps

Sedan > Brake lamp in the trunk lid:

H21W bulb, 21 watts

> Backup lamp: W16W bulb, 16 watts

> Other lamps: P21W bulb, 21 watts

The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.

1 Brake lamp

2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED

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3 Turn signal, LED

4 Backup lamp

5 Tail lamp, LED

6 Brake lamp

If one of the bulbs 2, 3 or 5 malfunctions, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.

Sports Wagon > Brake lamp in the tailgate:

H21W bulb, 21 watts

> Backup lamp: W16W bulb, 16 watts

> Other lamps: P21W bulb, 21 watts

The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part is in the tailgate, the other is in the fender.

1 Brake lamp

2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED

3 Turn signal, LED

4 Backup lamp

5 Tail lamp, LED

6 Brake lamp

If one of the bulbs 2, 3 or 5 malfunctions, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.

Fender-mounted lamps

Sedan 1. Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the

cargo area or release the turn-lock fastener

by turning it counterclockwise and remove the cover.

2. Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see arrow, and pull out.

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.

4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place.

5. Reattach the cover in the cargo area.

Sports Wagon 1. Left-hand lamps:

Open the flap on the left-hand side of the cargo area.

Right-hand lamps: Open the cargo area floor panel. Turn the screws on the cover, arrows 1, 90 and take out the cover, arrow 2.

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2. Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see arrow, and pull out.

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.

4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place.

5. Reattach the cover in the cargo area.

Lamps in the trunk lid/tailgate

Sedan

1. Take the warning triangle out of its holder, refer to page 156. Unscrew the holder using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.

2. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the trim.

3. Release the bulb holder at the clip, see arrow, and remove.

4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.

5. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place.

6. Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the holder for the warning triangle.

Sports Wagon 1. Use a screwdriver to press out the cover at

the clips, see arrows, and fold it downward.

2. Fold away the foam insulating material.

3. Release the bulb holder at the clip, see arrow, and remove.

4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.

5. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place.

6. Reattach the trim of the tailgate.

License plate lamp, center brake lamp, parking/tail lamp and turn signal* These lamps use LED technology for operation. In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.

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Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as standard. This removes the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.

For information on continuing to drive with a damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on page 73.

The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to Run-flat tires, page 134.

When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer also to New wheels and tires, page 134.

The tools for changing wheels are avail- able as optional accessories from your

BMW center.<

Jack mounting points

The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration.

Vehicle battery

Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery.

Replacing the battery Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manu-

facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam- aged and systems or functions may not be fully available.<

After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available.

Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting on page 156.

Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or bring them to a recycling

center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi- tion for transport and storage. Always secure the battery against tipping over during trans- port.<

Power failure After a temporary power loss, the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be programmed:

> Time and date These values must be updated, refer to page 67.

> Radio Stations must be stored again, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

> Glass roof It may happen that the roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. Please contact your BMW center.

> Panorama glass roof It may happen that the roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. Please contact your BMW center.

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> Seat and mirror memory The positions must be stored again, refer to page 37.

> Inside rearview mirror with digital compass The system must be calibrated, refer to page 93.

> Active steering The system automatically initializes itself briefly during a trip. The system is deacti- vated during this time, refer to page 76.

> xDrive The system automatically initializes itself during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during this time. If the lamps do not go out during the current trip, have the system checked.

Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-

stitute of another color or amperage rating; oth- erwise, this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti- mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<

Open the cover in the glove compartment and remove it.

Plastic tweezers are located on the distributor box. See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment.

Spare fuses are available from your BMW cen- ter.

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Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency Request* Conditions for an Emergency Request:

> Full preparation package mobile phone: this equipment makes it possible to send an Emergency Request even if no mobile phone is paired with the vehicle.

> BMW Assist is activated. Activating BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's Manual.

> Radio readiness is on.

> The BMW Assist system is logged on to a mobile phone network.

> The Emergency Request system is opera- ble.

Once your service contract for BMW Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti- vated by a BMW center without you having to visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, Emergency Requests are not possible. The BMW Assist system can be reactivated by a BMW center after a new contract has been signed.

Sending an Emergency Request 1. Briefly press the cover flap to open.

2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up.

As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established, the LED flashes.

Once the BMW Assist Response Center has received your Emergency Request, the

BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist Response Center will be able to initiate further steps to assist you under certain conditions.

If the circumstances allow this, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab- lished. You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation.

Data for determining the necessary rescue measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. the current position of your vehicle, if it can be determined.

If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist Response Center cannot be heard over the hands-free system, it is possible that the hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may still be heard by the BMW Assist Response Center, however.

Under certain conditions, an Emergency Request is sent automatically immediately after a severe accident. This Automatic Collision Notification is not affected by the button being pressed.

For technical reasons, the Emergency Request service cannot be guaranteed

for the most unfavorable conditions.<

Roadside Assistance The BMW Roadside Assistance is there to assist you around the clock in the event of a breakdown, including on weekends and public holidays.

The phone numbers of Roadside Assistance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure.

First aid pouch* Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,

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check the expiration dates of the contents reg- ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary.

Sedan

The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand side of the cargo area in a storage area.

Sports Wagon

The first aid pouch is located in the cargo area behind the left-hand trim panel.

Warning triangle*

Sedan

The warning triangle is located in a holder in the trunk lid. Press the tabs to take it out.

Sports Wagon

The warning triangle is located behind the left- hand trim panel in the cargo area. Press the tab to take it out.

Jump-starting If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.

Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-

dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow- ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<

Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other

vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat- tery.

2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi- cle.

3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.

There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,

there is a danger of shorting.<

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Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could

cause injury occur.<

Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in the engine compartment which acts as the bat- tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine compartment overview on page 137. The cap is marked with +.

1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con- nection up to remove.

2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi- cle providing assistance.

3. Attach the second terminal clamp of the plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.

4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/ jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole.

5. Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus/ jumper cable to the negative termi-

nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.

Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and

allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed.

2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way. If the first start attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.

3. Let the engines run for a few minutes.

4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the above connecting sequence.

If necessary, have the battery checked and recharged.

Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<

Tow-starting, towing away Observe the applicable laws and regula- tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-

cles.<

Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.<

Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.

Sedan: it is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit underneath the cover on the right-hand side of the cargo area, refer to page 147.

Sports Wagon: it is stored in the onboard vehi- cle tool kit underneath the cover on the left- hand side of the cargo area, refer to page 147.

Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the

tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift

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the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<

Access to screw thread Release the cover panel in the bumper: Press on the upper part of the cover panel.

Front

Rear

Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 46; otherwise, the low-beam

headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable.

Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running. Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort. Active steering is not active and it will be necessary to turn the steering wheel further.<

Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N. Changing selector lever positions, refer to page 49.

Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph or 70 km/h and a towing distance of

90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic transmission may be damaged.<

Towing methods Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-

age may result.<

With a tow bar The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may

be impossible to maintain control.<

The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi- ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please observe the following:

> Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering.

> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is attached offset.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle

could result in damage.<

With a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.

To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage.<

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With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.

Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised as this may cause the steering to turn.

With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the

wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged.<

Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface only.

Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to page 156. Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-started at all.

1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations.

2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 46.

3. Shift into 3rd gear.

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch completely again.

5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.

6. Have the vehicle checked.

With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent Control HDC when the vehicle is being

tow-started, page 71.<

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Indicator and warning lamps

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. See the table for information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on alone or in combination with another. Some lamps can light up in different colors. Corresponding dis- tinctions are made in the text.

1 2 Cause What to do

Turn signals

High beams/headlamp flasher switched on

Fog lamps switched on

Fasten safety belts Fasten your safety belt, refer also to page 39.

Indication in US models

Parking brake applied Release the parking brake.

Indication in Canadian models

Parking brake applied Release the parking brake.

Outside temperature warning Drive cautiously, refer also to page 61.

Lights up briefly:

Gasoline engine: approx. 2.1 US gal- lons/8 liters of fuel remain in the tank

Diesel engine: approx. 1.7 US gallons/ 6.5 liters of fuel remain in the tank

Remains on: Remaining operating range is no more than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page 62

Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to start the engine, refer to page 47.

Ignition switched on and driver's door open

Switch off the ignition, refer to page 46, or close the driver's door.

Parking lamps still on Switch off the parking lamps, refer to page 79.

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Roadside parking lamps still on Switch off the roadside parking lamps, refer to page 81.

Preheat, refer to page 47

Door open

Engine compartment lid open

Trunk lid/tailgate or rear window open

Gas cap is open Make sure that the gas cap is correctly positioned and close it until it audibly clicks. Do not jam the strap between the gas cap and the vehicle.

Windshield washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible, refer to page 52.

Lights up in red:

Service due Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, refer to page 65.

Lights up in yellow: The engine will start the next time the start/stop button is touched, possibly without the brake or clutch being depressed

Remote control malfunctioning or, in cars with Comfort Access, not detected

The engine cannot be started. Have the remote control checked, if necessary.

Battery in remote control discharged Use the remote control for a longer jour- ney or, in cars with Comfort Access, replace the battery.

Belt tensioners and/or airbag system failed

Have the system checked immediately.

Active steering defective You can continue your journey. Steering characteristics are modified and steering wheel could be off-center. Steer carefully. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

1 2 Cause What to do

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Steering assistance failed Markedly different steering response. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Lights up:

Emergency Request system has failed or is malfunctioning

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Lights up in red:

Engine malfunction Stop the car and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Full engine power is no longer available You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the engine checked as soon as possible.

Indication in US models:

Warning lamp flashes:

Engine malfunction under high load. High engine load will result in damage to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked with- out delay.

Warning lamp comes on:

Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi- ble.

Indication in Canadian models:

Warning lamp flashes:

Engine malfunction under high load. High engine load will result in damage to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked with- out delay.

Warning lamp comes on:

Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions

Have the car checked as soon as possi- ble.

1 2 Cause What to do

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Lights up in red:

Engine overheating Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Do not open the hood; otherwise, there is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down. Have the engine checked with- out delay if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in red:

Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator malfunction

Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Have the power supply system checked without delay.

Lights up in yellow:

Battery charge level very low, battery aged or not securely connected

Have the battery checked as soon as possible.

Indication in US models

Parking brake applied

Indication in Canadian models

Parking brake applied

Indication in US models

Lights up in red:

Brake fluid level too low Reduced braking effect, stop the car carefully. Contact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Indication in Canadian models

Lights up in red:

Brake fluid level too low Reduced braking effect, stop the car carefully. Contact your BMW center.

Lights up in yellow:

Drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

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Indication in US models

Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.

Indication in Canadian models

Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.

Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked without delay.

> Starter failed or The engine cannot be restarted.

> Ignition malfunctioning. Engine restart only possible when brake is depressed or

> Lighting system failed. Low beams/ tail lamps and brake lamps still operational. All other lamps failed

Depress the brake to restart the engine.

Lights up in yellow:

> Control of the brake lamps failed or

> fuel supply malfunctioning

You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system in question checked without delay.

Flashing: Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con- trolling drive and braking forces, refer also to page 71

Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti- vated, refer also to page 71

Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti- vated, refer also to page 71

Driving stability limited during accelera- tion and cornering. Driving style must be readjusted.

Suspension control system failed, refer also to page 70

Driving stability limited during accelera- tion and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

xDrive has failed, refer also to page 72 You can continue your journey. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid driving on rough tracks, full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode. Have the system checked immediately.

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xDrive and DSC have failed, refer also to page 72

You can continue your journey. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid driving on rough tracks, full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode. Have the system checked immediately.

Indication in US models

The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Tire Pressure Monitor, have failed, refer also to page 70

You can continue your journey. Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive at moderate speed, avoid sudden braking if possible. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Indication* in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or Tire Pressure Monitor*, have failed, refer also to page 70

You can continue your journey. Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive at moderate speed, avoid sudden braking if possible. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Indication* in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or Tire Pressure Monitor*, have failed, refer also to page 70

You can continue your journey. Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive at moderate speed, avoid sudden braking if possible. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Indication in US models

The driving stability control systems, including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire Monitor, have failed

You can continue your journey. Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive at moderate speed, avoid sudden braking if possible. Avoid driving on rough tracks, full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode. Have the system checked imme- diately.

Indication* in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems, including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire Monitor, have failed

You can continue your journey. Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive at moderate speed, avoid sudden braking if possible. Avoid driving on rough tracks, full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode. Have the system checked imme- diately.

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Indication* in Canadian models

The driving stability control systems, including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire Monitor, have failed

You can continue your journey. Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive at moderate speed, avoid sudden braking if possible. Avoid driving on rough tracks, full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode. Have the system checked imme- diately.

Indication in US models

Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW center.

Indication* in Canadian models

Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW center.

Indication* in Canadian models

Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW center.

Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor* Light up in yellow and red:

> Tire is deflated Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comply with the additional information starting on page 72.

> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 72.

Light up in yellow:

Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated

Have the system checked.

Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor* Light up in yellow and red:

There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure

Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comply with the additional information starting on page 73.

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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor* Light up in yellow:

Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to page 74

The small lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continuously; the larger lamp comes on in yellow:

> Tire Pressure Monitor has failed. Punctures are not indicated

Have the system checked.

> A wheel without TPM electronics has been mounted

Have the system checked.

> Interference from systems or devices that use the same radio fre- quency. The system automatically reactivates once it is outside of the field of interference

Lights up in red:

> Transmission limp-home program active with restricted range of gears, possibly with reduced accel- eration.

You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked without delay.

Gears can be engaged without depressing the brake

Always depress the brake to engage a gear.

Lights up in yellow:

> Automatic selector lever locked: Selector lever locked in position P with engine running or ignition switched on and brake depressed

Overriding selector lever lock, refer to page 50.

> Brake signal malfunctioning: gear can be engaged without depress- ing the brake

To engage a gear while the vehicle is at a standstill, always step on the brake. Before leaving the vehicle, engage P and switch off the engine.

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Lights up in red:

Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and engage P. Allow the transmission to cool down. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in yellow:

Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con- tinue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.

P is not engaged. Vehicle not pre- vented from rolling

Selector lever position P not engaged. Ignition cannot be switched off

Engage selector lever position P when you wish to switch off the ignition, refer to page 46.

Pinch protection system of the power windows malfunctioning

Have the system checked.

Pinch protection system of the electric glass roof/panorama glass roof mal- functioning

Have the system checked.

Cruise control deactivated:

> Driving stability control systems are active or

> parking brake is applied or

> the vehicle has not achieved a speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or

> engaged gear not suitable for the speed being driven

Cruise control system failed You can continue your journey. Have the system checked.

Active cruise control deactivated:

> Driving stability control systems are active or

> parking brake is applied or

> the vehicle has not achieved a speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or

> engaged gear not suitable for the speed being driven or

Keep a safe distance.

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> Radar sensor dirty Clean the radar sensor, refer to page 58.

Active cruise control failed Keep a safe distance. Have the system checked.

Park Distance Control failed Have the system checked.

> High-beam assistant inactive Clean the sensor field on the front of the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 82.

> High-beam assistant malfunction- ing

Have the system checked by your near- est BMW center.

> Sensitivity of the high-beam assis- tant has been changed

There is a risk that oncoming traffic may be blinded. Have the system checked by your nearest BMW center.

Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as soon as possible.

Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp failed Have the low beams checked as soon as possible.

High-beam headlamp failed Have the high-beam headlamps checked.

Adaptive light control failed

Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, refer to page 139.

Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your jour- ney. Contact your BMW center.

Engine oil level too low Add engine oil immediately; refer to page 137 for more information.

Diesel particle filter malfunctioning You can continue your journey. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

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Lights up in red:

Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, refer to page 65.

Lights up in yellow:

Service due Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, refer to page 65.

No service due Check service requirements, refer to page 65.

Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, refer to page 67.

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Reference This chapter contains technical data and an

index that will help you find information most quickly.

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Engine data

Sedan

Sports Wagon

323i (Canada) 328i/xDrive 335i/xDrive 335d

Displacement cu in/cm 152.4/2,497 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 182.6/2,993

Number of cylinders 6 6 6 6

Maximum power output hp 200 230 300 265

at engine speed rpm 6,000 6,500 5,800 4,200

Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 180/244 200/270 300/407 425/580

at engine speed rpm 4,000 - 5,000 2,750 1,400 - 5,000 1,750 - 2,250

328i/xDrive

Displacement cu in/cm 182.8/2,996

Number of cylinders 6

Maximum power output hp 230

at engine speed rpm 6,500

Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270

at engine speed rpm 2,750

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Dimensions

Sedan

All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.

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Sports Wagon

All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 36.1 ft/11.0 m, with xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m. 328i xDrive width with mirrors: 79.3 inches/2,013 mm.

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Weights

Sedan

Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.

323i (Canada)

328i 328i xDrive

Approved gross weight

> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,365/1,980 4,420/2,005 4,663/2,115

> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,431/2,010 4,486/2,035 4,707/2,135

Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460

Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,105/955 2,127/965 2,304/1,045

Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,425/1,100 2,469/1,120 2,513/1,140

Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75

Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460

335i 335i xDrive

335d

Approved gross weight

> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,652/2,110 4,872/2,210 -

> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,663/2,115 4,883/2,215 4,883/2,215

Load lbs/kg 1,014/460 1,014/460 1,014/460

Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,238/1,015 2,436/1,105 2,381/1,080

Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,546/1,155 2,546/1,155 2,646/1,200

Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75

Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 15.9/450 15.9/450 15.9/450

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Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.

Capacities

328i 328i xDrive

Approved gross weight

> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 4,872/2,210

> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,696/2,130 4,916/2,230

Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480

Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,127/965 2,326/1,055

Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200

Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75

Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 16.2 - 48.9/460 -1385 16.2 - 48.9/460 -1385

Notes

Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page 115

including reserve of

> Gasoline engine US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0

> Diesel engine US gal/liters approx. 1.7/6.5

Window washer system For more details: page 53

including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0

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Index

A ABS Antilock Brake

System 70 ACC, refer to Active cruise

control 55 Accident, refer to Sending an

Emergency Request 155 Activated-charcoal filter for

automatic climate control 90 Active cruise control 55 indicator lamps 57 malfunction 58 selecting distance 56 sensor 58 Active steering 76 Adaptive brake light Brake Force Display 76 Adaptive light control 81 Additives coolant 139 Adjusting temperature inside

the car, refer to Air conditioner 85

Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 87

Adjusting the thigh support 34 Airbags 77 indicator/warning lamp 78 sitting safely 33 Air conditioner 84 Air conditioning mode air conditioner 85 automatic climate control 87 ventilation 86, 89 Air distribution automatic 88 individual 85 manual 85 Airing, refer to

Ventilation 86, 89

Air outlets, refer to Air vents 84

Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 119

Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated-air mode 85, 88

Air supply air conditioner 85 automatic climate control 87 ventilation 86, 89 Air vents 84 Air volume 85, 88 AKI, refer to Fuel

specifications 115 Alarm system 25 avoiding unintentional

alarms 26 interior motion sensor 26 switching off an alarm 26 tilt alarm sensor 26 ALL program 88 All-season tires, refer to

Winter tires 135 All-wheel drive, refer to

xDrive 71 Ambient air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 85, 88

Antifreeze coolant 139 washer fluid 52 Antilock Brake System

ABS 70 Anti-theft alarm system, refer

to Alarm system 25 Anti-theft system 19 Approved axle loads, refer to

Weights 177 Approved gross vehicle

weight, refer to Weights 177 Armrest, refer to Center

armrest 95

Ashtray 96 Assistance systems, refer to

Driving stability control systems 70

AUC Automatic recirculated- air control 88

Audio device, external 95 Automatic air distribution 88 air volume 88 cruise control 53, 55 headlamp control 79 Automatic car washes 143 Automatic climate control 84 automatic air distribution 88 Automatic curb monitor 40 Automatic high beams and

low beams, refer to High- beam assistant 81

Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 88

Automatic transmission with Steptronic 48

interlock 48, 49 overriding selector lever

lock 50 shiftlock, refer to Changing

selector lever position 49 sport program 49 towing 157 tow-starting 157 AUTO program for automatic

climate control 88 AUX-IN port 95 Average fuel consumption 63 setting the units 64 Average speed 63 Avoiding unintentional

alarms 26 Axle loads, refer to

Weights 177

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B Backrest contour, refer to

Lumbar support 35 Backrests, refer to Seat

adjustment 34 Backrest width adjustment 35 Back seats refer to Rear seats 36 Backup lamps replacing bulb 151, 152 Band-aids, refer to First aid

pouch 155 Bar, refer to Towing

methods 158 Base plate for telephone or

mobile phone refer to Snap-in adapter in

the center armrest storage compartment 95

Battery 153 charging 153 disposal 28, 153 jump-starting 156 remote control 18 replacing 153 temporary power failure 153 Battery renewal remote control 28 remote control for vehicle 28 Being towed 158 Belts, refer to Safety belts 38 Belt tensioner, refer to Safety

belts 38 Beverage holders, refer to

Cupholders 95 Blower, refer to Air

volume 85, 88 Bluetooth, refer to separate

Owner's Manual BMW car shampoo 145 BMW Advanced Diesel 116 BMW Homepage 4 BMW Maintenance

System 141 BMW webpage 4 Bottle holders, refer to

Cupholders 95

Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 70

Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 65

Brake Force Display 76 Brake lamps Brake Force Display 76 replacing bulb 151, 152 Brake pads 106 breaking in 106 Brake rotors 108 brakes 106 breaking in 106 Brakes ABS 70 BMW Maintenance

System 141 Brake Force Display 76 breaking in 106 parking brake 48 service requirements 65 Brakes, refer to Braking

safely 108 Brake system 106 BMW Maintenance

System 141 breaking in 106 disc brakes 108 Breakdown services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 155 Breaking in the clutch 106 Breaking in the differential,

refer to Engine and differential 106

Break-in period 106 Bulb changing, refer to Lamps

and bulbs 147 Button for starting the engine,

refer to Start/stop button 46 Buttons on the steering

wheel 11

C California Proposition 65

warning 5 Can holders, refer to

Cupholders 95 Capacities 178

Capacity of the cargo area 177 Car battery, refer to Vehicle

battery 153 Car care, refer to Care 143 Care 143 automatic car washes 143 care products 143 carpets 145 CD/DVD drives 146 chrome parts 144 displays 145 exterior 143 fine wood parts 145 headlamps 144 high-pressure washer 143 interior 145 leather 145 light-alloy wheels 144 paintwork 144 plastic parts 145 rubber seals 144 safety belts 145 sensors and cameras 145 upholstery and cloth

trim 145 washing the car

manually 144 windows 144 Cargo, securing 110 Cargo area 98 capacity 177 Comfort Access 27 folding up the floor

panel 101 lamp, refer to Interior

lamps 83 opening from inside 23 opening from outside 23 partition net 99 roller cover 98 Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk

lid/tailgate 23 Cargo area net, refer to

Partition net 99 Cargo loading 109 securing cargo 110 stowing cargo 109 vehicle 109

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Car jack jacking points 153 Car key, refer to Integrated

key/remote control 18 Car phone installation location, refer to

Center armrest 95 refer to separate Owner's

Manual Car shampoo 145 Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 107 Center armrest 95 Center brake lamp replacing bulb 152 Center console, refer to

Around the center console 14

Central locking from inside 22 from outside 19 Central locking system 19 Comfort Access 26 hotel function 24 setting unlocking

characteristics 19 Changes, technical, refer to

For your own safety 5 Changing bulbs, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 147 Changing wheels 153 Chassis number, refer to

Engine compartment 137 Check Control 67 Child restraint fixing system

LATCH 43 Child restraint systems 42 Child safety locks 45 Child seats, refer to

Transporting children safely 42

Chrome parts 145 Chrome polish 145 Cigarette lighter, refer to

Lighter 96 Cleaning headlamps 52 washer fluid 53 Cleaning your BMW, refer to

Care 143

Clock 61 12h/24h format 64 setting time 67 Closing from inside 22 from outside 19 Clothes hooks 95 Cockpit 10 Cold start, refer to Starting the

engine 47 Combined instrument, refer to

Instrument cluster 12 Comfort Access 26 replacing the battery 28 Comfort access, refer to

Comfort Access 26 Comfort area, refer to Around

the center console 14 Compartment for remote

control, refer to Ignition lock 46

Compass 93 Computer 63 Condensation, refer to When

the vehicle is parked 109 Condition Based Service

CBS 141 Configuring settings, refer to

Personal Profile 18 Confirmation signals for

locking/unlocking the vehicle 20

Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 96

Consumption, refer to Average consumption 63

Consumption display average consumption 63 Energy Control 62 Controls and displays 10 Convenient operation glass roof 20 windows 20 Coolant 139 checking level 140 Coolant temperature 62 Cooling, maximum 87

Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 139

Cooling system, refer to Coolant 139

Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps replacing bulbs 148 Corner-illuminating lamps,

refer to Adaptive light control 81

Cornering lamps, refer to Adaptive light control 81

Correct tires 134 Courtesy lamps, refer to

Interior lamps 83 Cruise control 53 active 55 malfunction 54 Cruising range 63 Cupholders 95 Curb weight, refer to

Weights 177 Current fuel consumption,

refer to Energy Control 62

D Dashboard, refer to

Cockpit 10 Dashboard, refer to

Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 82 Data, technical 174 capacities 178 dimensions 175 engine 174 weights 177 Date setting 67 Daytime running lights 80 replacing bulbs 148 DBC Dynamic Brake

Control 70 Deactivating front passenger

airbags 77 Deadlocking, refer to

Locking 20

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Defect door lock 22 fuel filler flap 114 glass roof 30 panorama glass roof 32 Defogging windows 86 Defrost, windows 86 Defrosting windows and

removing condensation air conditioner 86 Defrosting windshield, refer to

Defrosting windows 86 Defrost position, refer to

Defrosting windows 86 Diesel exhaust fluid 117 Diesel fuel 115 Diesel particulate filter 107 Digital clock 61 Digital compass 93 Dimensions 175 Dipstick, engine oil 137 Directional indicators, refer to

Turn signals 50 Displacement, refer to Engine

data 174 Display lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 82 Displays, refer to Instrument

cluster 12 Displays and controls 10 Disposal coolant 139 remote control battery 28 vehicle battery 153 Distance control, refer to

Active cruise control 55 Distance remaining to service,

refer to Service requirements 65

Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 69

Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 18

Door lock 21 Doors, emergency

operation 22 DOT Quality Grades 132

Draft-free ventilation 86, 89 Drinks holders, refer to

Cupholders 95 Drive-off assistance, refer to

Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70

Drive-off assistant 72 Driving lamps, refer to Parking

lamps/low beams 79 Driving notes 106 Driving off on hills, refer to

Drive-off assistant 72 Driving stability control

systems 70 Driving through water 108 Driving tips, refer to Driving

notes 106 Dry air, refer to Cooling

function 89 DSC Dynamic Stability

Control 70 DTC Dynamic Traction

Control 70 indicator/warning lamp 70 Dynamic Brake Control

DBC 70 Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 70 indicator/warning lamp 70 Dynamic Traction Control

DTC indicator/warning lamp 71

E EBV Electronic brake-force

distribution 70 Electrical malfunction door lock 22 driver's door 22 fuel filler flap 114 glass roof 30 panorama glass roof 32 trunk lid 24 Electric seat adjustment 34 Electric steering wheel lock with Comfort Access 27 Electronic brake-force

distribution EBV 70

Electronic oil level check 138 Electronic Stability Program

ESP, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70

Emergency actuation, automatic transmission, refer to Overriding selector lever lock 50

Emergency operation fuel filler flap, manual

release 114 Emergency operation, refer to

Closing manually glass roof 30 panorama glass roof 32 Emergency operation, refer to

Manual operation door lock 22 Emergency release trunk lid from inside 24 Emergency Request 155 Emergency services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 155 Energy, saving saving fuel 106 Energy-conscious driving,

refer to Energy Control 62 Energy Control 62 Engine breaking in 106 data 174 overheated, refer to Coolant

temperature 62 speed 174 starting 47 starting, Comfort Access 26 switching off 47 Engine compartment 137 Engine coolant, refer to

Coolant 139

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Engine oil adding 139 alternative oil types 139 BMW Maintenance

System 141 capacity 178 checking level 137 dipstick 137 intervals between changes,

refer to Service requirements 65

Engine output, refer to Engine data 174

Engine speed, refer to Engine data 174

Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 47

Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 83

Environmentally friendly driving, refer to Energy Control 62

Error messages, refer to Check Control 67

ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70

Event data recorders 142 Exhaust system, refer to Hot

exhaust system 107 Expanding the cargo area 99 Exterior mirrors 39 adjusting 39 automatic dimming

feature 40 automatic heating 40 folding in and out 39 External audio device 95 Eyes for tow-starting and towing

away 157 for tying down loads 110

F Failure messages, refer to

Check Control 67 Failure of an electrical

consumer 154

False alarm avoiding unintentional

alarm 26 switching off an alarm 26 Fastening safety belts, refer to

Safety belts 38 Filter refer to Microfilter/activated-

charcoal filter for automatic climate control 90

refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 86

First aid pouch 155 Fixture for remote control,

refer to Ignition lock 46 Flash when locking/

unlocking 20 Flat tire run-flat tires 134 Tire Pressure Monitor

TPM 73 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 72 indicating a flat tire 73 indicator/warning lamp 73 initializing the system 72 snow chains 72, 135 system limits 72 Flat tires, refer to Tire

condition 133 Fluid reservoir, refer to

Washer fluid reservoir 53 Fog lamps 82 indicator lamp 82, 160 Folding rear seat backrest 99 Folding up the floor panel 101 Footbrake, refer to Braking

safely 108 Footwell lamps, refer to

Interior lamps 83 For your own safety 5 Four-wheel drive, refer to

xDrive 71 Front airbags 77 FTM, refer to Flat Tire

Monitor 72

Fuel 115 additives 116 average consumption 63 gauge 62 high-quality brands 115 quality 115 specifications 115 tank contents, refer to

Capacities 178 Fuel clock, refer to Fuel

gauge 62 Fuel display, refer to Fuel

gauge 62 Fuel-efficient driving, refer to

Energy Control 62 Fuel filler flap 114 releasing in the event of

electrical malfunction 114 Fuses 154

G Garage door opener, refer to

Integrated universal remote control 91

Gasoline refer to Average

consumption 63 Gasoline, refer to Required

fuel 115 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel

gauge 62 Gear indicator, automatic

transmission with Steptronic 48

Gearshift lever automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 manual transmission 48 Gearshifts automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 manual transmission 48 General driving notes 107

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Glass roof, electric 29 closing after electrical

malfunction 30 Convenient operation 20, 22 initializing 30 opening, closing 29 pinch protection system 30 power failure 30 raising 29 remote control 20 Glove compartment 94 Grills, refer to Air vents 84 Gross vehicle weight, refer to

Weights 177

H Halogen lamps replacing bulbs 149 Handbrake, refer to Parking

brake 48 Hands-free system 14 Hazard warning flashers 14 HDC Hill Descent Control 71 Head airbags 77 Headlamp control,

automatic 79 Headlamp cover 149 Headlamp flasher 50 indicator lamp 11, 14, 160 Headlamps replacing bulbs 149 Head restraints 35 rear, removing 36 sitting safely 33 Heated mirrors 40 rear window 86, 89 seats 37 steering wheel 41 Heating 84 mirrors 40 rear window 86, 89 seats 37 steering wheel 41 Heating and ventilation, refer

to Climate 84 Heavy loads, refer to Stowing

cargo 109

Height, refer to Dimensions 175

Height adjustment seats 34 steering wheel 40 High-beam assistant 81 High beams 81 headlamp flasher 81 indicator lamp 160 replacing bulbs 149 High beams and low beams,

automatic, refer to High- beam assistant 81

High-pressure washer 143, 144

High water, refer to Driving through water 108

Hill Descent Control HDC 71 Hills 108 Holders for cups 95 Homepage BMW 4 Hood 136 Hooks for shopping bags 100 Horn 10, 11 Hotel function, refer to

Locking or unlocking separately 24

Hot exhaust system 107 Hydraulic brake assist, refer to

Dynamic Brake Control DBC 70

Hydroplaning 108

I Ice warning, refer to Outside

temperature warning 61

Identification marks run-flat tires 134 tire coding 132 Ignition 46 switched off 47 switched on 46 Ignition key, refer to Remote

control with integrated key 18

Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 46

Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 46

Ignition lock 46 Imprint 2 Indicator and warning

lamps 13 Tire Pressure Monitor

TPM 74 Indicator and warning lamps,

overview 160 Individual air distribution 85 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire

inflation pressure 119 Inflation pressure monitoring,

refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 73

Initializing after power failure 153 compass, refer to

Calibrating 93 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 72 glass roof 30 panorama glass roof 32 Installation location telephone 95 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 82 Instrument panel, refer to

Cockpit 10 Integrated key 18 Integrated universal remote

control 91 Interior lamps 83 remote control 20 Interior motion sensor 26 Interior rearview mirror 40 automatic dimming

feature 40 compass 93 Interlock, refer to Disengaging

the remote control 48 Intermittent mode of the

wipers 51

J Jacking points 153 Jumpering, refer to Jump-

starting 156

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Jump-starting 156

K Key, refer to Integrated key/

remote control 18 Keyless go, refer to Comfort

Access 26 Keyless opening and closing,

refer to Comfort Access 26 Key Memory, refer to Personal

Profile 18 Kickdown 49 automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 Knock control 115

L Lamps automatic headlamp

control 79 parking lamps/low beams 79 Lamps and bulbs, replacing

bulbs 147 Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer

to Safety belts 38 Lashing eyes, refer to

Securing cargo 110 LATCH child restraint fixing

system 43 Leather care 145 LED Light-emitting

diodes 148 Length, refer to

Dimensions 175 License plate lamp, replacing

bulb 152 Light high-beam assistant 81 Light-alloy wheels 144 Light-emitting diodes

LED 148 Lighter 96 connecting electrical

appliances 96

Lighting instruments 82 lamps and bulbs 147 vehicle, refer to Lamps 79 Light switch 79 Load 109 Load securing equipment,

refer to Securing cargo 110 Lock buttons, doors, refer to

Locking 23 Locking adjusting confirmation

signal 20 from inside 23 from outside 20 without remote control, refer

to Comfort Access 26 Locking and unlocking doors confirmation signals 20 from inside 22 from outside 19 Low beam control, refer to

High-beam assistant 81 Low-beam headlamps 79 automatic 79 indicator lamp, defective

bulb 169 replacing bulbs 149 Lower back support, refer to

Lumbar support 35 Luggage rack, refer to Roof-

mounted luggage rack 110 Lumbar support 35

M M+S tires, refer to Winter

tires 135 Maintenance, refer to Service

Booklet Maintenance system 141 Malfunction automatic transmission with

Steptronic 50 tires 73 trunk lid 24 Malfunction warnings, refer to

Check Control 67 Manual air distribution 85

Manual car wash 144 Manual mode, automatic

transmission with Steptronic 49

Manual operation door lock 22 driver's door 22 fuel filler flap 114 glass roof 30 panorama glass roof 32 transmission lock, automatic

transmission 50 trunk lid 24 Manual transmission 48 Master key, refer to Remote

control with integrated key 18

Maximum cooling 87 Maximum speed with winter tires 135 Measurements, refer to

Dimensions 175 Memory, refer to Seat and

mirror memory 37 Microfilter BMW Maintenance

System 141 for air conditioner 86 for automatic climate

control 90 Microfilter/activated-charcoal

filter BMW Maintenance

System 141 Microphone telephone 14 Mirror dimming feature 40 Mirrors 39 automatic curb monitor 40 exterior mirrors 39 heating 40 interior rearview mirror 40 memory, refer to Seat and

mirror memory 37 Mirrors, folding in before

entering a car wash 39

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Mobile phone installation location, refer to

Center armrest 95 refer to separate Owner's

Manual Mobile phone, installation

location, refer to Center armrest 95

Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual

Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety 5

Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 72

Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11

Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals/

headlamp flasher 50 refer to Wiper system 51

N Neck support, refer to Head

restraints 35 Nets, refer to Storage

compartments 95 New tires 134 Number of cylinders, refer to

Engine data 174 Nylon rope, refer to Tow

rope 158

O OBD socket, refer to Socket

for Onboard Diagnosis 142 Octane ratings, refer to Fuel

specifications 115 Odometer 61 Oil, refer to Engine oil 137 Oil consumption 137 Oil level 137 Old batteries, refer to

Disposal 153 Onboard vehicle tool kit 147

Opening and closing Comfort Access 26 from inside 22 from outside 19 using the door lock 21 via the remote control 19 Outlets refer to Ventilation 86, 89 Outlets, refer to Air vents 84 Output, refer to Engine

data 174 Outside-air mode automatic climate control 88 Outside temperature

display 61 changing units of

measure 64 in computer 64 Outside temperature

warning 61 Overheated engine, refer to

Coolant temperature 62 Overriding selector lever

lock 50

P Paintwork care 144 Panorama glass roof 30 closing after electrical

malfunction 32 comfort position 31 Convenient operation 20 initializing 32 opening, closing 31 pinch protection system 31 power failure 32 raising 31 remote control 20 Park assistant, refer to Park

Distance Control 69 Park Distance Control PDC 69 Parking vehicle 47 Parking aid, refer to Park

Distance Control PDC 69 Parking brake 48 indicator lamp 48

Parking lamps 79 replacing bulbs 148, 150 Parking lamps/low beams 79 Particulate filter, refer to

Diesel particulate filter 107 Partition net 99 Passenger side mirror tilt

function 40 Pathway lighting 79 Personal Profile 18 Pinch protection system glass roof, electric 30 panorama glass roof 31 windows 29 Placing a call, refer to

telephone owner's manual Polish 145 Pollen refer to Microfilter/activated-

charcoal filter for automatic climate control 90

refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 86

Power failure 153 Power windows 28 safety switch 29 Power windows, refer to

Windows 28 Preheating, refer to Diesel

engine 47 Pressure, tires 119 Pressure monitoring, tires 72 Flat Tire Monitor 72 Pressure monitoring of tires,

refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 73

Programmable buttons on the steering wheel 11

Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system

glass roof, electric 30 panorama glass roof 31 windows 29 Providing medical assistance,

refer to First aid pouch 155 Puncture Flat Tire Monitor 72

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R Radio refer to separate Owner's

Manual Radio position, refer to Radio

readiness 46 Radio readiness 46 switched off 47 switched on 46 Radio-remote key, refer to

Remote control with integrated key 18

Rain sensor 52 Rapeseed-oil methyl ester

RME 115 Reading lamps 83 Rear lamps, refer to Tail

lamps 150 Rear seat backrest, folding 99 Rear seats adjusting head restraints 36 folding 99 folding down

backrests 97, 99 folding head restraint down

and up 36 Rear ventilation 90 Rearview mirror, refer to

Mirrors 39 Rear window cleaning 52 opening 25 Rear window blind, refer to

Roller sun blinds 94 Rear window defroster 86, 89 Rear window safety switch 29 Rear window wiper 52 changing rear wiper

blade 147 Recirculated-air mode 85, 88 Recirculation of air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 85, 88

Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 34

Refueling 114 Releasing hood 136

Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 63

Remote control 18 battery renewal 28 Comfort Access 26 garage door opener 91 malfunction 21, 27 removing from the ignition

lock 46 service data 141 tailgate 20 trunk lid 20 Replacement fuses, refer to

Fuses 154 Replacement remote

control 18 Replacing bulbs, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 147 Replacing tires 134 Replacing tires, refer to New

wheels and tires 134 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning, refer to Fuel

gauge 62 Restraint systems for children 42 refer to Safety belts 38 Reverse gear automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 manual transmission 48 RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil

methyl ester 115 Roadside Assistance 155 Roadside parking lamps 81 replacing bulbs 148, 150 Roadworthiness test, refer to

Service requirements 65 Roller blind sun blinds 94 Roof load capacity 177 Roof-mounted luggage

rack 110 Rope, refer to Tow-starting,

towing away 158 RSC Runflat System

Component, refer to Run- flat tires 134

Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat tires 134

Run-flat tires 134 continuing driving with a

damaged tire 73 flat tire 73 Flat Tire Monitor 73 new tires 134 replacing 134 tire inflation pressure 119 winter tires 135

S Safety-belt height

adjustment 38 Safety belts 38 damage 39 indicator/warning lamp 39 reminder 39 sitting safely 33 Safety systems airbags 77 Antilock Brake System

ABS 70 brake system 70 driving stability control

systems 70 Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 70 safety belts 38 Safety tires, refer to Run-flat

tires 134 Saving fuel 106 Screw thread for tow

fitting 158 Seat adjustment electric 34 mechanical 34 Seat and mirror memory 37 Seat belt reminder, refer to

"Fasten safety belts" reminder 39

Seat heating 37

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Seats 34 adjusting electrically 34 adjusting the seats 34 heating 37 memory, refer to Seat and

mirror memory 37 saving a setting, refer to Seat

and mirror memory 37 sitting safely 33 Securing cargo 101 Securing the vehicle from inside 22 from outside 19 Selecting distance for active

cruise control 56 Selector lever automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 Selector lever lock, refer to

Changing selector lever positions, shiftlock 49

Selector lever positions automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 Service, refer to Roadside

Assistance 155 Service car, refer to Roadside

Assistance 155 Service data in the remote

control 141 Service Interval Display, refer

to Condition Based Service CBS 141

Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based Service CBS 141

Service requirements 65 Settings clock, 12h/24h format 64 Settings and information 64 Shifting gears automatic transmission with

Steptronic 49 manual transmission 48 Shiftlock automatic transmission,

refer to Changing selector lever positions 49

Side airbags 77

Side window blind, refer to Roller sun blinds 94

Side windows, refer to Windows 28

Signal horn, refer to Horn 10, 11

Sitting safely 33 with airbags 33 with head restraint 33 with safety belts 33 Ski bag 101 Sliding/tilt sunroof refer to Panorama glass

roof 30 Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to

Glass roof, electric 29 Slot for remote control 46 Smokers' package, refer to

Ashtray 96 Snap-in adapter, refer to

Center armrest storage compartment 95

Socket, Onboard Diagnosis OBD 142

Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 96

Soot particulate filter, refer to Diesel particulate filter 107

SOS, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 155

Spare fuses 154 Speed run-flat tires 73 with winter tires 135 Speedometer 12 Split rear seat backrest, refer

to Expanding the cargo area 99

Spray nozzles, refer to Cleaning windshield and headlamps 52

Stability control, refer to Driving stability control systems 70

Start/stop button 46 starting the engine 47 switching off the engine 47 Starting, refer to Starting the

engine 47

Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 156

Starting difficulties jump-starting 156 Starting the engine start/stop button 46 Status of this Owner's Manual

at time of printing 5 Steam jet 143, 144 Steering wheel 40 adjustment 40 buttons on steering

wheel 11 heating 41 lock 46 locking with Comfort

Access 27 Steering with variable ratio,

refer to Active steering 76 Steptronic, refer to Automatic

transmission with Steptronic 48

Storage 146 Storage compartments 95 Storage nets 100 Storing seat positions, refer to

Seat and mirror memory 37 Storing tires 135 Stowage, refer to Storage

compartments 95 Summer tires, refer to Wheels

and tires 119 Sun blinds 94 Surface ice, refer to Outside

temperature warning 61 Switches, refer to Cockpit 10 Switching off engine 47 Switching off the engine start/stop button 46 Switching the cooling function

on and off 89 Symbols 4

T Tachometer 61

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Tailgate 23 Comfort Access 27 emergency operation, refer

to Opening manually 24 opening manually 24 remote control 20 Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid/

tailgate 23 Tail lamp replacing bulb 152 Tail lamp, refer to Tail

lamps 150 Tail lamps 150 replacing bulb 151, 152 Tank contents, refer to

Capacities 178 Technical data 174 dimensions 175 Technical modifications, refer

to For your own safety 5 Telephone installation location, refer to

Center armrest 95 refer to separate Owner's

Manual Temperature air conditioner 86 automatic climate control 87 coolant, refer to Coolant

temperature 62 Temperature display outside temperature 61 outside temperature

warning 61 setting the units 64 Tempomat, refer to Cruise

control 53 Tensioning straps, refer to

Securing cargo 110 The individual vehicle 5 Third brake lamp, refer to

Center brake lamp 152 Through-loading system 97 Through-loading system,

refer to Expanding the cargo area 99

Tilt alarm sensor 26 Tilt function, passenger side

mirror 40

Tire inflation pressure 119 loss 73 Tire pressure monitoring,

refer to Flat Tire Monitor 72 Tire Pressure Monitor

TPM 73 resetting the system 74 system limitations 74 warning lamp 74 Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire

Monitor 73 Tire Quality Grading 132 Tires age 132, 133 air loss 74 breaking in 106 changing, refer to Changing

wheels 153 condition 133 damage 133 inflation pressure 119 labels 132 minimum tread depth 133 new wheels and tires 134 pressure monitoring, refer to

Flat Tire Monitor 72 pressure monitoring, refer to

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 73

puncture 73 replacing 134 run-flat 134 size 132 storage 135 tread depth 133 wear indicators, refer to

Minimum tread depth 133 wheel/tire combination, refer

to Correct wheels and tires 134

winter tires 135 Tools, refer to Onboard

vehicle tool kit 147 Torque, refer to Engine

data 174 Tow bar 158 Tow fitting 157 screw thread 158

Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 157

Towing 157 car with automatic

transmission 157 methods 158 Towing and tow-starting 157 Tow rope 158 Tow-starting 157, 159 TPM, refer to Tire Pressure

Monitor 73 Traction control, refer to

Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70

Transmission automatic transmission with

Steptronic 48 manual transmission 48 overriding selector lever lock

for automatic transmission with Steptronic 50

Transmission interlock refer to Changing selector

lever position 49 refer to P Park 49 Transporting children

safely 42 Transport securing devices,

refer to Securing cargo 110 Tread depth, refer to Minimum

tire tread 133 Trip-distance counter, refer to

Trip odometer 61 Triple turn signal activation 51 Trip odometer 61 Trunk, refer to Cargo area 98 Trunk lid 23 Comfort Access 27 emergency release 24 locking or unlocking

separately 24 opening from inside 23 opening from outside 23 remote control 20 Turning circle, refer to

Dimensions 175 Turn signal indicators indicator/warning lamp 12

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Turn signals 50 replacing bulbs 150 triple turn signal 51 Tying down loads, refer to

Cargo loading 110

U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/

UTQR 132 Units of measure average consumption 64 temperature 64 Universal garage door opener,

refer to Integrated universal remote control 91

Universal mobile phone preparation package, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Universal remote control 91 Unlatching, refer to

Unlocking 26 Unlocking from inside 23 from outside 19 setting unlocking

characteristics 19 tailgate 27 trunk lid 27 without remote control, refer

to Comfort Access 26

V Vehicle battery 153 breaking in 106 cargo loading 109 Identification Number, refer

to Engine compartment 137 measurements, refer to

Dimensions 175 parking 47 weight 177 Vehicle jack 153 Vehicle storage 146

Ventilation 89 air conditioner 86 draft-free 86, 89 in the rear 90 Ventilation, refer to Climate 84 Vents, refer to Air vents 84 Vents, refer to

Ventilation 86, 89 Volume fuel tank, refer to

Capacities 178

W Warning and indicator

lamps 13 Warning and indicator lamps,

overview 160 Warning messages, refer to

Check Control 67 Warning triangle 156 Washer fluid 52 content of the reservoir 53 Washer fluid reservoir 53 Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 96 Water on roads, refer to

Driving through water 108 Water penetration 143, 144 Wear indicators in tires, refer

to Minimum tread depth 133 Weights 177 Welcome lamps 79 Wheel/tire combination, refer

to Correct wheels and tires 134

Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 175

Wheels, new 134 Wheels and tires 119 Width, refer to

Dimensions 175 Windows 28 Convenient operation 20 opening, closing 28 pinch protection system 29 rear window 25 safety switch 29 Windows, defrosting 86

Windshield cleaning 52 defrosting and removing

condensation 86 Windshield wash 51 filling capacity, reservoir 178 nozzles 52 rear window 52 reservoir for washer fluid 53 washer fluid 53 Windshield wiper blades,

changing 147 Windshield wipers, refer to

Wiper system 51 Winter diesel 116 Winter tires 135 storage 135 Wiper blade replacement 147 Wiper system 51 Work in the engine

compartment 136 Wrench/screwdriver, refer to

Onboard vehicle tool kit 147

X xDrive 71 Xenon lamps replacing bulb 148

Y Your individual vehicle settings, refer to Personal

Profile 18

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