The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner`s Handbook

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Contents
Owner's Handbook
for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 257 - © 02/07 BMW AG
A-Z
318i
320i
325i
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
318d
320d
325d
330d
330xd
335d
Owner's Handbook for Vehicle
Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will
find driving it to be. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice:
Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your
new BMW. It contains important notes on how to operate the car,
enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical
advantages of your BMW. It also contains useful information
which will help you to uphold both the car's operating safety and
its full resale value.
Supplementary information is provided in the other documents
of on-board literature.
We wish you many a safe and enjoyable journey,
BMW AG
© 2007 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without
written permission from BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 013 257
English II/07
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper,
bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
The quickest access to a particular topic or item
is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index,
see page 166.
About this Owner's Handbook
4
Overview
Contents
Notes
Overview
8
Cockpit
106 Driving precautions
Mobility
116
119
122
127
129
137
142
Refuelling
Wheels and tyres
In the engine compartment
Maintenance
Replacing parts
Mutual aid
Indicator and warning lights
Reference
154 Technical data
166 From A to Z
Driving hints
Driving hints
Mobility
78
84
92
Opening and closing
Adjusting
Child safety
Driving
Everything under control
Technical features for driving comfort and
safety
Lights
Climate
Practical interior equipment
Reference
16
32
40
45
61
70
Controls
Controls
Notes
Notes
About this Owner's
Handbook
We have tried to make all the information in this
Owner's Handbook easy to find. The quickest
access to a specific topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index at the end.
Consult the first chapter for an initial overview of
your car.
When the time comes to sell your BMW, please
remember to hand over this Owner's Handbook; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
If you have any queries, BMW Service will be
glad to advise you.
Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects,
can also be found on the Internet on
www.bmw.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to
the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you
in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of information.
* Identifies optional extras or specific nationalmarket items of equipment, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time
of printing.
Symbol for components and
assemblies
Recommends that you study the relevant
section of this Owner's Handbook in connection with a particular part or assembly.
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In right-hand drive vehicles, some of the
controls are arranged differently from
those shown in the illustrations of this Owner's
Handbook.<
Status at time of printing
The high safety and quality standards of BMW
vehicles are maintained by unceasing development work on designs, equipment and accessories. In rare instances, your car may therefore
differ from the information supplied in the
Owner's Handbook.
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends using parts and
accessory products on this vehicle that
are specifically approved for this purpose by
BMW.
You are recommended to consult BMW Service
for advice on Genuine BMW parts and accessories, other BMW-approved products and competent advice on all related matters.
The safety and compatibility of these parts and
products in conjunction with BMW vehicles
have been checked by BMW. BMW accepts
product liability for them.
BMW cannot accept liability for parts or accessory products of any kind which it has not
approved.
BMW is unable to assess each individual product of outside origin as to its suitability for use
on BMW vehicles without safety risk. This suitability cannot be guaranteed even if an official
permit has been issued for the particular product in a specific country. Tests performed for
such permits cannot always cover all operating
conditions for BMW vehicles, and some of them
therefore are insufficient.<
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Overview
Controls
Should your BMW feature equipment which is
not described in this Owner's Handbook,
please refer to the Supplementary Owner's
Handbooks supplied with your vehicle.
The advanced technology behind this car,
for example the use of modern materials
and high-performance electronics, means that
specially adapted methods of maintenance and
repair are required. Always have the necessary
work on your BMW performed either by BMW
Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW
specifications and has suitably trained personnel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could
result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk.<
Driving hints
This explains why the Owner's Handbook may
also contain details of items which you have not
ordered. The differences can easily be identified by the asterisk * shown against optional
extras.
Maintenance and repair
Mobility
When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of equipment. This Owner's Handbook describes all models and equipment
specifications which BMW offers within this
particular model line.
For your own safety
Reference
Your individual vehicle
Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and
displays serves as an initial guide.
In addition, it gives you an insight
into the principles behind the various ways
in which functions can be performed.
Cockpit
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1
2
Safety switch for electric rear
windows 27
Side lights 78
Low-beam headlights 78
Opening and closing windows 26
3
Folding outside mirrors in and out* 38
4
Adjusting outside mirrors, parking position
function* 38
5
6
Automatic driving lights
control* 78
Adaptive Head Light* 80
High-Beam Assistant* 81
Headlight beam throw
adjustment* 80
8
13 Buttons* on steering wheel
Fog lights* 82
Rear fog lights* 82
8
Flashing turn indicators 50
Telephone*:
> Press: accept and end a call,
start dialling* for selected
phone numbers. Redial if no
phone number has been
selected
> Press for longer: redial
Overview
7
High-beam headlights/headlight
flasher 80
Computer 63
Settings and information about the
vehicle 64
Instrument lighting 82
9
10
Instrument cluster 10
Windscreen wipers 51
Rain sensor* 51
Touring:
Rear window wiper 52
11
Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine 45
Changing radio station
Selecting music track
Scrolling through phone book and
through lists with stored phone
numbers
Next entertainment source
Controls
Parking lights* 80
Volume control
Recirculated-air mode 85
14 Horn, entire surface
15 Adjusting steering wheel 39
Cruise control*
16
for 4-cylinder engines 52
for 6-cylinder engines 53
Active Cruise Control* 55
Driving hints
High-Beam Assistant* 81
17 Releasing the engine compartment lid 122
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Reference
Mobility
12 Ignition lock 45
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
8
1
Speedometer
2
Flashing turn indicators
> Position of automatic gearbox* 47
3
Indicator and warning lights 11
> Computer 63
4
Displays for Active Cruise Control* 55
5
Revolution counter 61
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining driving distance 66
6
Energy Control* 62
Engine oil temperature* 62
> Distance recorder – odometer – and trip
distance recorder 61
7
Display for
Display for
> High-Beam Assistant* 81
> Initialising the Run Flat Indicator 74
> Clock 61
> Checking engine oil level* 123
> Outside temperature 61
> Settings and information 64
> Indicator and warning lights 68
>
9
There is a Check Control
message 68
Fuel gauge 62
10 Resetting trip distance recorder 61
10
Overview
The principle
Indicator and warning lights can come on in various combinations and colours in panel 1 or 2.
Controls
Some lights are checked for proper functioning
and thus come on briefly when the engine starts
or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in the event of a fault
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Reference
Mobility
Driving hints
A list of all indicator and warning lights, as well
as notes on the possible cause of a fault and on
what corresponding measures should be taken,
can be found starting on page 142.
Cockpit
Around the centre console: controls and displays
12
Microphone for voice input system* and
hands-free mode for telephone*
2
SOS: initiating an emergency call* 137
3
Reading lights 83
4
Glass roof/panorama glass roof* 29
5
Interior lights 82
6
Indicator light* front passenger airbags 41
7
Hazard warning flashers
8
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 72
9
Central locking system 20
12
Seat heating* 36
Park Distance Control PDC* 70
Saloon:
Roller sunblind* 95
Hill Descent Control HDC* 72
Overview
1
10 Radio, see separate Operating Instructions
Controls
11 Air conditioner or automatic air-conditioning system*
Air distribution for air
conditioner 85
Air distribution to the
windscreen* 87
Air distribution to the upper body
area* 87
Driving hints
Air distribution to the footwell* 87
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate control* 88
Cooling function 89
Automatic Air Recirculation Control
AUC* 88
Recirculated-air mode 85, 88
Maximum cooling* 87
Mobility
Residual heat utilisation* 88
Air flow rate 85, 88
Defrosting windows* 88
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Reference
Rear window heating 85, 89
Controls
This chapter enables you to operate your car
with greater ease. All equipment items that are
of relevance for driving and make your journey
safer and more comfortable are described here.
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
> Driver's door, see page 19
> Saloon:
Luggage compartment lid, see page 21
New remote controls
BMW Service can supply new remote controls
with integrated keys, as additional units or as
replacements in the event of loss.
Every remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Drive a longer distance with each
remote control at least twice annually in order to
maintain battery charge. If your car is fitted with
convenient access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, see page 26.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car, see Personal
Profile, page 16.
In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, see
Service data in the remote control, page 127.
Integrated key
Personal Profile
The principle
You can set many of your BMW's functions to
suit your personal needs and preferences.
Without any action on your part, Personal Profile ensures that most of these settings are
saved for the remote control currently in use.
When you unlock the car the remote control
used for the purpose is recognised and the settings saved for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your personal settings will be
activated for you, even if in the meantime your
BMW was used by someone else with another
remote control and the corresponding settings.
Individual settings are saved for up to three
remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, see
the pages referred to.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is unlocked, see page 17
> Automatic locking of the vehicle, see
page 20
Press button 1 to release the key.
> Automatic call-up* of preferred driver's
seat position on unlocking, see page 36
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Triple turn signal, see page 50
> Key switch for front passenger airbags*,
see page 40
> Glove box, see page 95
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, see page 65
> Date format, see page 65
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> Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining range, and temperature, see page 65
Operating from inside
> Headlight courtesy delay feature, see
page 78
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and the
interior lights are switched on.
> Audio volume, see separate Operating
Instructions
> Speed-dependent volume control, see separate Operating Instructions
Persons remaining in the car or pets left
inside can lock the doors from the inside.
You should therefore take the remote control
with you when you get out of the vehicle so that
the latter can be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
Central locking system
The principle
The central locking becomes active when the
driver's door is closed.
The following are unlocked or locked in combination:
Press the
button.
The interior lights, the ground lights* and the
welcome lights come on.
You can also set the way in which the car is
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Operating principle, see page 64.
> Doors
1. Switch on the ignition, see page 45.
> Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol and the word "SET" are displayed.
> Fuel filler flap
Overview
Opening and closing:
With the remote control
Controls
> Automatic air-conditioning system*: AUTO
program, activating/deactivating cooling
function and Automatic Air Recirculation
Control, setting temperature, air flow rate
and distribution, see page 87 ff
Driving hints
> Daytime driving lights, see page 79
> High-Beam Assistant, see page 81
By means of the button for central locking, see
page 20.
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
3. Press button 2.
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Reference
The deadlocks are operated at the same time.
The latter prevent the doors from being
unlocked either at the safety lock buttons or
door handles. In addition, if the remote control
is used, the interior lights and the doors' ground
lights* are switched on or off. The alarm system* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system, see
page 23.
Mobility
> With convenient access* by means of the
handles on the driver's and the front passenger's door
Opening and closing
lever down repeatedly until the symbol is
displayed.
Switching on the interior lights
While the car is locked:
Press the
button.
This function also enables you to locate the car,
for instance in a parking garage.
Saloon:
Unlocking the luggage compartment
lid
Press the
5. Press button 2.
6. Press button 1 to select:
>
Press the
button once to unlock only
the driver's door and the fuel filler flap.
Press it 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.
button for longer.
The luggage compartment lid opens a short
distance, regardless of whether it was locked or
unlocked.
On certain national-market versions, the
luggage compartment lid cannot be
opened unless the car has been unlocked.
In order to avoid damage, make sure there is
sufficient clearance before opening the luggage
compartment lid. If the luggage compartment
lid had been locked before it was opened, it is
locked again as soon as it is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the luggage compartment lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Touring:
Unlocking the tailgate
Convenient opening
Press the
Hold the
button pressed.
The windows and the glass roof*/panorama
glass roof* are opened.
The tailgate opens a short distance, regardless
of whether it was locked or unlocked.
Locking
Press the
button.
Do not lock the car from the outside when
there is someone inside it, as it cannot
then be unlocked from the inside in some
national-market versions.<
Convenient closing
Hold the
button pressed.
The windows and the glass roof*/panorama
glass roof* are closed.
Watch the closing movement to ensure
that no one is trapped. The closing procedure is interrupted if the button is released.<
button for longer.
tailgate cannot be opened unless the car
has been unlocked.
If the tailgate had been locked before it was
opened, it is locked again as soon as it is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
If you press the
button on the remote
control for longer a second time within
three seconds, the roller-blind cover is raised*.
Before closing the tailgate, press the roller blind
down until it snaps into place.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can choose to have visual confirmation that
the car has been unlocked or locked.
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Via the door lock
lever down repeatedly until the desired
symbol is displayed.
You can set the way in which the car is
unlocked, see page 17.
>
Confirmation signal when the vehicle
is unlocked
>
Confirmation signal when the vehicle
is locked
Do not lock the car from the outside when
there is someone inside it, as it cannot
then be unlocked from the inside in some
national-market versions.<
The hazard warning flashers come on
while the vehicle is being unlocked/
locked.
In some national-market versions, the
alarm system* is triggered when the car
is unlocked via the door lock.
To switch off the alarm:
Unlock the car with the remote control, see
page 17, or insert the remote control fully into
the ignition lock.<
The function is deactivated.
For further details of the alarm system, see
page 23.
5. Press button 2.
>
>
7. Press button 2.
The setting is saved.
Convenient operation
At the door lock, you can operate the windows
and the glass roof*/panorama glass roof*.
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Reference
3. Press button 2.
Overview
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is flat.
Use this remote control for a longer journey so
that the battery is recharged, see page 16. The
remote control for convenient access* contains
a battery that might have to be replaced, see
page 26.
Controls
The remote control may malfunction as a result
of interference from local radio signals. If this
occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock
with the integrated key.
Driving hints
Malfunctions
Mobility
Opening and closing
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
Watch the closing movement to ensure
that no one is trapped. The movement is
stopped when the key is released.<
3. Press button 2.
displayed.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, you can lock
and unlock the driver's door by turning the integrated key to the limit positions in the door lock.
From the inside
5. Press button 2.
>
The central locking is engaged automatically after a brief moment if no door has
been opened.
>
The central locking is engaged automatically as soon as you drive off.
This button locks or unlocks the doors and luggage compartment lid/tailgate when the front
doors are closed, but does not deadlock them.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked*.
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car
locks:
>
or
The central locking is engaged automatically after a brief moment if no door has
been opened or as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains
unlocked.
7. Press button 2.
currently in use.
Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using the
central locking button and then pull the
door handle above the armrest or
> pull the door handle out twice at any door:
the first pull unlocks the door, the second
one opens it.
Locking
> Either lock all doors at once via the central
locking button, or
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Overview
Touring
Persons remaining in the car or pets left
inside can lock the doors from the inside.
You should therefore take the remote control
with you when you get out of the vehicle so that
the latter can be opened from the outside.<
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Press the button, see arrow, or press the
button on the remote control for a longer
period of time. The tailgate will open slightly. It
can now be swung upwards.
In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance before opening the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate.<
luggage compartment lid/tailgate cannot
be opened with the remote control unless the
car has been unlocked.<
Opening from outside
button on the remote control a second time for
an extended period within three seconds: the
roller-blind cover is raised.
Driving hints
Saloon
Controls
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent that you are shut out of the car
accidentally, the driver's door cannot be
locked with the safety lock button when it is
open.
Before closing the tailgate, press the cover
downward until it snaps into place.
Mobility
car has been unlocked.<
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Reference
button on the remote control for a longer
period of time. The luggage compartment lid
will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Opening and closing
Opening manually
3. Open the tailgate and close the cover again.
Saloon
The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed to
a close.
Emergency release*
The integrated key of the remote control, see
page 16, fits the luggage compartment lid lock.
Turn the key to the left as far as it will go: the
luggage compartment lid will open.
If you unlock and open the luggage compartment lid with the key while the alarm
system is armed, the alarm will be triggered.
Switching off an alarm, see page 24.<
Touring
In the event of an electrical fault:
1. From the luggage area, swing the cover on
the tailgate upwards.
Pull the lever in the luggage area. This will
unlock the luggage compartment lid.
Closing
The recessed handles in the interior trim of the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate make it easier
to pull the luggage compartment lid/tailgate
down.
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is unobstructed.<
2. Pull the ring upwards. The tailgate is
unlocked.
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Saloon
moving, to prevent these damaging the heating
conductors in the rear window.<
Overview
Alarm system*
The principle
The alarm system reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate is opened
> The car's inclination changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
Depending on the national-market version of
the car, the alarm system briefly indicates unauthorised entry or tampering by means of:
Press the button: the rear window opens
slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Press the window down to close it.
Wrap protective material around any
sharp ends or edges of items of luggage
that could strike the rear window while the car is
Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either
with the remote control or at the door lock, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same
time.
Driving hints
The roller-blind cover is raised when the
rear window is opened. Before closing the
rear window, press the roller-blind down until it
snaps into place.<
> Switching on* the hazard warning lights
You can open the luggage compartment lid/tailgate using the
button on the remote control
even when the alarm system is armed, see
page 18. As soon as the lid is closed, it is locked
and monitored again.
car has been unlocked.
On certain national-market versions, unlocking
via the door lock triggers off the alarm.<
Mobility
Small items can be loaded and unloaded
quickly when the rear window is opened separately.
> An acoustic alarm
Panic mode*
You can activate the alarm system in the event
of danger:
Press the
button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Reference
Touring: opening and closing the rear
window
Controls
> There is any movement inside the car: Interior movement detector, see page 24
Touring
Opening and closing
Switching off an alarm
Avoiding false alarms
> Unlock the car with the remote control, see
page 17.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector can be switched off together. This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> Insert the remote control fully into the ignition lock.
Indicator light displays
> In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, boats/ships or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the
button on the remote control
again as soon as the car is locked.
> If the indicator light beneath the inside mirror flashes steadily: the system is armed.
> If the indicator light flashes after locking: the
doors, engine compartment lid or luggage
compartment lid/tailgate or rear window are
not properly closed. Even if these are not
closed fully, the remaining items are deadlocked and the indicator light begins to flash
steadily after 10 seconds. However, the
interior movement detector and tilt alarm
sensor are not activated.
> If the indicator light goes out after unlocking: no attempt was made to tamper with
the car during your absence.
> If the indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper
with the car.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The
alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is
made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof*
must be closed.
The indicator light comes on for approx. two
seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt
alarm sensor and interior movement detector
are switched off until the car is next unlocked
and locked.
Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to access your
car without having to take the remote control
into your hand. It is sufficient to have the remote
control on your person, for example in a jacket
pocket. The vehicle automatically recognises
your remote control when it is in the immediate
vicinity or inside the car.
Convenient access supports the following
functions:
> Unlocking/locking the car
> Unlocking just the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate
> Starting the engine
> Convenient closing
Operating requirements
> The car or the luggage compartment lid/tailgate can be locked only when the car ascertains that the remote control on your person
is not inside the car.
> About two seconds have to elapse before
the car can again be unlocked and locked.
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Generally speaking, it makes no difference
whether you control the functions outlined
above by using convenient access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Consequently, you should begin by familiarising yourself with the instructions for opening and
closing, starting on page 16.
For convenient closing, keep your finger on the
panel, arrow 2.
The features specific to convenient access are
described below.
Unlocking just the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate
A short delay when opening or closing the
windows or the glass roof/panorama
glass roof indicates that a test is being carried
out to ascertain whether there is a remote control inside the car. If necessary, please repeat
the opening or closing operation.<
Press the button on the outside of the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate. This corresponds to
pressing the
button.
Unlocking
Overview
Convenient closing
As of radio readiness, you can open and close
the windows, and also the retractable hardtop if
the car is stationary, as long as a remote control
is located inside the car.
If a remote control inadvertently left
behind is detected inside the locked vehicle's luggage area after you close the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate or rear window, the lid
reopens slightly. The hazard warning flashers
flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
Lightly touching the start/stop button switches
on radio readiness, see page 45.
Do not depress the brake or clutch, otherwise the engine will start.<
Controls
Comparison with the conventional
remote control
Please make sure that the ignition and all
electrical consumers are switched off
prior to locking in order to preserve the battery.<
Driving hints
> The engine can be started only when the
car ascertains that the remote control on
your person is inside the car.
Locking
Use your finger to touch the panel, arrow 2, for
approx. one second. This corresponds to
pressing the
button.
Switching off the engine in vehicles
with automatic gearbox
The engine can be switched off only when the
selector lever is in position P, see page 47.
To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in the
ignition lock.
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Reference
If a remote control is detected inside the passenger compartment after the car has been
unlocked, the electric steering wheel lock disengages, see page 45.
You can start the engine or switch on the ignition when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
It is not necessary to insert the remote control in
the ignition lock, see page 45.
Mobility
Starting the engine
Put your hand right round the handle of the
driver's or the front passenger's door, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Opening and closing
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
gearbox into a car wash
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, see page 16.
1. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch the engine off.
The car will be able to roll.
Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction as a result
of interference from local radio signals. In this
case, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or with the integrated key. You can subsequently start the
engine by inserting the remote control into the
ignition lock.
Warning lights
If the warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on when you attempt
to start the engine: the engine cannot
be started. The remote control is not in the car
or is malfunctioning. Take the remote control
with you into the car or have it checked. If applicable, try inserting a different remote control
into the ignition lock.
If the warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
longer inside the car. After the engine is then
switched off, it can be restarted only within
approx. 10 seconds.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert a new battery with the plus side up.
4. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of the old battery only at an
authorised collecting point or hand it in to
BMW Service.<
Windows
Observe the windows during the closing
procedure, to avoid any injuries.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car, otherwise children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.<
Opening, closing
If the indicator light in the instrument
cluster comes on: change the battery
in the remote control.
Changing the battery
The battery in the remote control for convenient
access requires replacement from time to time.
> Press the switch as far as the pressure
point:
The window opens as long as you hold the
switch in this position.
> Press the switch beyond the pressure point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to halt the opening movement.
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Close the window similarly by pulling the
switch.
Safety switch
Overview
There are separate switches in the rear seat
armrests.
After the ignition is switched off
You can still operate the windows for approx.
1 minute after the remote control has been
removed or the ignition switched off.
If the closing force of a window exceeds
a specific value as it closes, the closing action is
interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the trap protection function,
make sure that the windows are not
obstructed as they close; if this precaution is
not taken, the risk remains that thin objects, for
instance, could fail to interrupt the closing
movement.
Do not install any accessories in the movement
range of the windows in order not to impair the
trap protection function.<
Press the safety switch when carrying
children on the rear seats, otherwise
careless closing of the windows could result in
injury.<
Controls
Trap protection
This enables you to prevent the rear side windows from being opened and closed at the
switches in the rear seat area, for instance by
children. When the safety function is switched
on, the LED comes on.
Saloon: glass roof*, electric
Observe the glass roof during the closing
procedure, to avoid any injuries.
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
Closing without the trap protection
function
Driving hints
For convenient operation by means of the
remote control or at the door lock, see page 17
or 19. For convenient closing with convenient
access, see Locking on page 18.
2. Pull the switch past the pressure point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there. The window closes without trap protection.
Raising
Press the switch.
> From the closed position, the glass roof is
raised and the sliding trim opens slightly.
> From any open position, the glass roof
automatically moves to the raised position.
The sliding trim remains completely open.
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1. Pull the switch past the pressure point and
hold it there. The trap protection function is
restricted and the window opens slightly
when the closing force exceeds a certain
value.
Mobility
In case of an external hazard, or if ice on the windows, etc., does not allow you to close the windows normally, proceed as follows:
Opening and closing
Opening, closing
> Push the switch toward the rear to the pressure point.
The glass roof and the sliding trim open in
unison as long as you hold the switch in this
position.
> Push the switch to the rear past the pressure point.
The glass roof and the sliding trim open
automatically. Press the switch again briefly
to halt the opening movement.
must be initialised. BMW recommends that you
have this work performed by BMW Service.
Manual closing*
In the event of an electrical fault, you can move
the glass roof manually:
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lights using the screwdriver from the toolkit,
see page 129.
Close the glass roof similarly by pushing the
switch forward. The sliding trim remains open
and can be closed manually.
For convenient operation by means of the
remote control or at the door lock see page 17
or 19. Convenient closing with convenient
access, see Locking on page 18.
You can still operate the roof for approx.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
Trap protection
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction while
closing from approximately half-open position,
or during closing from the raised position, the
closing movement is interrupted and the glass
roof is opened again slightly.
make sure that the roof is not obstructed
as it closes; if this precaution is not taken, the
risk remains that thin objects, for instance,
could fail to interrupt the closing movement.<
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for moving the roof manually.
function
If there is an external hazard, push the switch
forwards beyond the pressure point. The roof
closes without trap protection.
After a power failure
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass roof can only be raised. The system
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Opening, closing
With the roof in the closed or raised position,
you can move the sliding trim independently.
> Push the switch toward the rear to the pressure point.
The sliding trim opens as long as you hold
the switch in this position.
Touring:
Panorama glass roof*
Observe the panorama glass roof during
the closing procedure to avoid any injuries.
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
> Lightly push the switch to the rear past the
pressure point.
The sliding trim opens automatically.
Touching the switch stops the movement.
Close the sliding trim similarly by pushing the
switch forward.
Panorama glass roof
With the sliding trim opened, proceed as
described at Sliding trim.
Controls
6. Install the control unit and reattach the
cover of the lights.
Overview
Sliding trim
For convenient operation using the remote
control or door lock, see page 18 or 19.
For convenient closing with comfort access,
see page 18.
Opening and closing the roof and
sliding trim together
Briefly push the switch twice in rapid succession past the pressure point.
Touching the switch stops the movement.
Driving hints
5. Insert the Allen key from the toolkit, see
page 129, into the designated aperture.
Move the glass roof in the desired direction.
Convenience functions
Raising
Press the switch.
From the closed position, the roof is raised and
the sliding trim opens slightly.
Do not close the sliding trim forcibly with
the roof in the raised position, as this
would damage the mechanism.<
> With the roof raised, briefly push the switch
twice in the direction for opening:
The roof is opened completely.
Comfort position
Mobility
> With the roof opened, press the switch
twice:
The roof is raised.
In the comfort position, the roof is not completely open, thus reducing wind noise in the
passenger compartment.
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Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or
closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi-
Opening and closing
tion. If desired, resume the movement by
means of the switch.
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lights using the screwdriver from the toolkit,
see page 129.
You can still operate the roof for approx.
Trap protection
If the panorama glass roof or the sliding trim
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 trim are opened again.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
make sure that the roof is not obstructed
as it closes; if this precaution is not taken, the
risk remains that thin objects, for instance,
could fail to interrupt the closing movement.<
function
If there is an external hazard, push the switch
forwards beyond the pressure point and hold it
there. The roof closes without trap protection.
After a power failure
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for moving the roof manually.
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The
system must be initialised. BMW recommends
that you have this work performed by BMW
Service.
Manual closing*
In the event of an electrical fault, you can move
the panorama glass roof manually:
5. Insert the Allen key from the toolkit, see
page 129, into the designated aperture.
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Overview
Move the panorama glass roof in the
desired direction.
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Reference
Mobility
Driving hints
Controls
6. Install the control unit and reattach the
cover of the lights.
Adjusting
Adjusting
Safe seated position
A seated position that suitably reflects your
requirements is a vital condition of relaxed driving with a minimum of fatigue. In conjunction
with the seat belts, the head restraints and the
airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident.
You should therefore observe the following
notes in order to maintain the protective function of the car's safety systems.
For additional notes on child safety, see
page 40.
The locations of the airbags and additional
notes are given on page 76.
Head restraint
A correctly positioned head restraint reduces
the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its centre is at approximately ear
level; otherwise, there is an increased risk of
injury should an accident occur.<
Head restraints, see page 34.
Airbags
Seat belt
Keep your distance from the airbags.
Always grip the steering wheel on the rim,
with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock
positions, to minimise the risk of injury to the
hands or arms in the event of the airbag being
triggered off.
No other persons, pets or objects should be
held or permitted to remain between the airbag
and yourself.
Do not use the front airbag cover on the front
passenger's side as a tray. Make sure that the
front passenger adopts a correct seated position, e.g. does not rest feet or legs on the instrument panel; otherwise he/she could sustain leg
injuries in the event of the front airbag being
triggered.
Make sure that passengers do not lean their
heads against the side or head airbags; otherwise they could be injured should the airbags
deploy.<
Before driving off, always make sure that all
occupants have fastened their seat belts. The
airbags are a complementary safety feature and
not a substitute for the seat belts.
Even if all these instructions are complied with,
certain injuries as a result of contact with the
airbag cannot be entirely ruled out, depending
on the circumstances in which an accident
occurs. Occupants with sensitive hearing may
be subject to brief and generally temporary
impaired hearing caused by the ignition and
inflation noise.
Never restrain more than one person with
each seat belt. Babies or small children
must not travel on the lap of another occupant.
Make sure that the belt in the pelvic area is well
down on the hips and does not press on the
abdomen.
The seat belt must not be worn touching the
neck, pass over sharp edges or hard or fragile
objects, or become trapped at any point. Avoid
twisting the seat belt, pull it tight across the pelvis and shoulder, and keep it as close to the
body as possible; otherwise the belt in the pelvic area could slip over the hips and injure the
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.
Touring: if the rear centre seat belt is used, the
wider backrest must be locked in position, see
page 100, otherwise the centre seat belt will not
have any restraining effect.<
Seat belts, see page 37.
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Seats
Backrest
Tilt*
Controls
Comply with the instructions on head restraint
height on page 34 and on damaged seat belts
on page 38.
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Adjusting manually
Comply with the instructions on page 33,
or there will be greater risks to personal
safety.<
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Thigh support*
Driving hints
Do not reposition the driver's seat while
the car is in motion. The seat could move
unexpectedly, leading to the driver losing control of the car, so that an accident could be
caused.
Do not recline the driver's or front passenger's
seat back too far, otherwise there will be a risk
of sliding under the seat belt in an accident, so
that the belt loses its protective effect.<
Overview
Before adjusting, note
Longitudinal direction
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or
lift it off, as necessary.
Pull the lever and move the thigh support forward or back.
Mobility
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired
position.
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently
forward or back to make sure it engages properly.
Electrical adjustment
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safety.<
Adjusting
> To move the curved section up or down:
press the switch at top or bottom.
Backrest width*
1
Longitudinal direction*
2
Height
3
Tilt*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit
your individual preferences by adjusting the lateral-support pads.
Press the switch at front or rear.
Backrest width decreases or increases accordingly.
Head restraints
4
Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, see
Head restraints below.
Lumbar support*
A correctly positioned head restraint reduces
the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its centre is at approximately ear
level; otherwise, there is an increased risk of
injury should an accident occur. Only remove a
head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat
in question. Refit the head restraint before
transporting a passenger on that seat; otherwise the passenger will be without protection
from the head restraint.<
The seat back contour can be altered to support
the lordosis, the curvature of the lumbar section
of the spine.
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal column are supported, to encourage an upright but
relaxed seated position.
> To increase or reduce the curvature: press
the switch at front or rear.
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1. Pull up all the way.
Adjusting height
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out while the rear seat
back is slightly folded forward.
Only remove the head restraints if no passengers will be sitting in the rear. Refit
head restraints before transporting passengers
in the rear.<
Overview
Front seats
Folding the head restraints down and
back up
> Up: pull.
Removing
1. Pull up all the way.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint fully out.
Rear seats
Folding down:
Press the button, arrow 1.
Adjusting height
Folding up:
Pull the head restraint.
Saloon:
Depending on your vehicle's equipment version, the outer head restraints can also be
folded down.
Driving hints
Controls
> Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint down.
Only fold down the head restraints if no
passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold
up the head restraints before transporting passengers on the rear seats.<
> Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint down.
'Lock seat back' warning light:
Lights up if a seat back is not locked in
position.
Mobility
> Up: pull.
The centre head restraint is not height-adjustable.
Removing
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Saloon:
Only with through-loading system:
Adjusting
Seat heating*
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the
LED goes out.
The driver's seat and outside mirror positions are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Calling up
Do not call up memory while you are driving, as unexpected seat movement could
result in an accident.<
Press once per temperature stage.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press and do not immediately release the button.
If you continue driving within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically activated
at the previously set temperature.
Seat and mirror memory*
You can store and call up two different combinations of driver's-seat and outside-mirror
positions.
Convenience function
1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, see page 45.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately
when you press a seat adjustment switch or
touch one of the memory buttons.
Safety function
1. Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on or off, see page 45.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
until the adjusting procedure is completed.
Settings for the seat back width and lumbar
support are not stored in memory.
If the
button was pressed accidentally:
press the button again; the LED will go out.
Memorising
Calling up with the remote control
The driver's seat position last set is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
You can select the occasion on which the seat is
reset to that position.
> Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
> Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
see page 45.
2. Adjust the seat and outside mirrors to the
desired positions.
3. Press the
button.
The LED in the button comes on.
When this Personal Profile function is
used, first make sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.
Otherwise, persons could be injured or objects
could be damaged should the seat start to
move towards the rear.<
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately
when you press a seat adjustment switch or
touch one of the memory buttons.
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Seat belts
safety.<
Before driving off, always make sure that all
occupants have fastened their seat belts. The
airbags are a complementary safety feature and
not a substitute for the seat belts.
Overview
Activating/deactivating automatic callup
Controls
In the rear passenger compartment, the centre
belt buckle marked CENTER is solely intended
for the rear centre passenger.
2. Press button 2.
displayed.
Fastening
The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adults
of any stature as long as they are sitting correctly, see page 33.
Opening
Driving hints
The seat belt buckle must be heard to engage.
1. Hold onto the belt.
>
Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
>
Call-up when the driver's door is
opened.
>
Switch off automatic system.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back up to the reel.
'Fasten seat belts' reminder for front
seats
The indicator light comes on and an
acoustic signal sounds. Check
whether the seat belt has been fastened correctly.
The 'Fasten seat belts' reminder is issued as
long as the driver's seat belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten seat belts' reminder is also
activated at road speeds above approx. 8 km/h,
approx. 5 mph, if the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened, if objects are placed on the front
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Mobility
Reference
4. Press button 2.
Adjusting
passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger
unfasten their seat belts.
Damaged seat belts
If the seat belts have been exposed to
loads in an accident or damaged in any
way: replace the belt system, including the
seat-belt tensioner and any child restraint systems, and have the belt anchorage checked.
Always have this work performed by BMW
Service or a workshop that operates to BMW
specifications and has suitably trained personnel, otherwise correct operation of these safety
systems is not ensured.<
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
The outer sections of the mirrors show a larger
field of view* than the inner sections. In this
way, the view to the rear is extended and the socalled blind spot is reduced in size.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from following traffic based on what you
see in the mirror; otherwise there is an
increased risk of accident.<
Adjusting manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At speeds up to approx. 20 km/h, approx.
12 mph, you can fold the mirrors in or out by
pressing button 3. This can be useful in narrow
streets, for instance, or to fold the mirrors back
out into the correct position after they have
been folded in manually. Mirrors that were
folded in fold back out automatically when the
car reaches a speed of approx. 40 km/h, approx.
25 mph.
Before driving through a car wash, fold
the mirrors in manually or by pressing
button 3; otherwise, they could be damaged
due to the width of the car.<
Automatic heating*
Both outside mirrors are heated automatically
while the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Passenger-side mirror tilt-down –
parking position function*
Activating
1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's-side mirror, arrow 1.
1
Adjusting
2
Switching to the other mirror or parking
position function*
3
Folding mirrors in and out*
The setting for the outside mirrors is stored for
the remote control currently in use. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the stored position is called
up automatically.
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R.
The glass of the mirror on the passenger
side tilts slightly down. The road surface
close to the car, e.g. the kerb, is thus
brought within the driver's field of view in
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The parking position function is switched
off when you are towing a trailer.<
Deactivating
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion, or an accident
may result from any unexpected movement.<
Push the switch to the position for the front passenger's-side mirror, arrow 2.
Overview
the mirror, for instance while parking the
car.
1. Fold lever down.
Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Electric steering-wheel lock
The steering wheel locks or unlocks automatically when the remote control is removed or
inserted, see page 45.
Mobility
The automatic-dim function of the inside and
outside mirrors* is controlled by two photocells in the inside mirror. One photo-cell is in the
mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back
of the mirror.
Driving hints
Inside and outside mirrors, automaticdim*
3. Swing the lever back up.
In order to ensure that the system functions
correctly, keep the photo-cells clean, do not
cover the area between the inside mirror and
windscreen, and do not affix adhesive labels or
stickers of any kind to the windscreen directly in
front of the mirror.
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Turn the knob to reduce dazzle from the headlights of cars behind you when driving at night.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated position.
Controls
Inside mirror
Child safety
Child safety
Important considerations
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, as they could otherwise endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
Keyswitch* for front
passenger airbags
In general, the front passenger's seat and rear
outer seats are suitable for the installation of
universal child restraint systems for all age
groups, provided these have been approved for
the age group in question.
Always carry children at the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seats.
Children under 12 years of age or smaller
than 150 cm, approx. 5 feet, should
always travel on the rear outer seats using suitable child restraint systems, otherwise there is a
greater risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Exception for the front passenger's
seat
If you nevertheless need to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger's
seat, the front and side airbags for the front passenger must be deactivated, otherwise a child
travelling on that seat will face a significant risk
of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even if a
child restraint system is used.<
The front passenger airbags cannot be
deactivated unless the car is fitted with
ISOFIX equipment and a keyswitch for front
passenger airbags.<
You can deactivate and subsequently reactivate
the front and side airbags for the front passenger by means of a keyswitch. This keyswitch is
set in the side of the dashboard on the passenger side.
You can deactivate and reactivate the airbags
for the front passenger only when the car is at a
standstill and the front passenger's door is
open.
Deactivating
Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.
The airbags for the front passenger are deactivated when the switch is in this position. The
airbags for the driver remain fully active.
Once the child restraint system has been
removed, immediately reactivate the airbags for the front passenger so that they can
deploy correctly in the event of an accident.<
Reactivating
Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
The front passenger airbags are reactivated
and can deploy correctly if the need arises.
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Functional status
increased risk of injury should the airbags
deploy.<
Before fitting a universal child restraint system
to the front passenger's seat, move the seat up
as far as it will go in order to achieve optimal
placement of the seat belt. Do not change the
height of the seat after fitting the child restraint
system.
> The indicator light does not come on if the
front passenger airbags have been activated.
Fitting child restraint
systems
BMW Service can supply suitable child restraint
systems for every age and weight class.
Backrest width*
The backrest width of the front passenger's seat must be at its widest possible
setting. After fitting the child seat, do not
change the setting. Otherwise the child seat's
stability on the front passenger's seat is limited.<
1. Set the backrest to maximum width, see
page 34.
Controls
> The indicator light remains on if the front
passenger airbags have been deactivated.
Overview
Seat height
2. Fit the child seat.
Driving hints
When selecting, installing and using child
restraint systems, observe the manufacturer's instructions, otherwise the protective
effect could be impaired.
Following an accident, have all components of
the child restraint system and the seat belt that
was used to secure it checked by BMW Service
and renewed if necessary. Always have this
work performed either by BMW Service or by a
workshop that operates to BMW specifications
and has suitably trained personnel.<
Mobility
Conventional 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 fitted child restraint
systems can increase a child's risk of injury.
Always follow the instructions for installing the
system precisely.
Before fitting a child restraint system to
the front passenger's seat, make sure
that the front and side airbags for the front passenger are deactivated, otherwise there is an
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On the front passenger's seat
Child safety
ISOFIX child seat mountings
For details of how to install and use ISOFIX child restraint systems, please consult the separate operating and safety instructions supplied by the system's manufacturer.<
Rear seats without through-loading
system
Suitable ISOFIX child restraint systems
The following ISOFIX child restraint systems
may be used on the allocated seats in your vehicle. The corresponding designations can be
found on the child seats.
Rear seats
Front passenger's seat*
A - ISO / F3
A - ISO / F3
B - ISO / F2
B - ISO / F2
B1 - ISO / F2X
B1 - ISO / F2X
C - ISO / R3
C - ISO / R3
D - ISO / R2
D - ISO / R2
E - ISO / R1
E - ISO / R1
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors are
located at the positions marked by the arrows,
in the gap between the seat and the backrest.
F - ISO / L1
G - ISO / L2
Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors
Before fitting the child seat, pull the belt away
from the area around the child seat mountings.
Make sure that both lower ISOFIX
anchors are properly engaged and that
the child restraint system is resting securely
against the backrest.<
Rear seats with through-loading
system
located at the positions marked by the arrows,
in the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Mounting points for upper ISOFIX
retaining strap
Use the mounting points for the upper
ISOFIX retaining strap only to secure
child restraint systems; otherwise, the mounting points could be damaged.<
located beneath the labelled caps.
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Saloon: rear seats
For ISOFIX child restraint systems with an
upper retaining strap there are two additional
mounting points, see arrows.
Touring: rear seats
Overview
Saloon
For ISOFIX child restraint systems with an
upper retaining strap there are two additional
mounting points in the luggage area, see
arrows. To access the mounting points: remove
the respective cover.
Positioning the upper ISOFIX retaining
strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap
does not pass over sharp edges and is not
twisted on its path to the upper mounting point.
Otherwise the child restraint system cannot
protect the child as intended in the event of an
accident.<
1
Direction of travel
2
Head restraint
3
Hook for the upper retaining strap
4
Mounting point
5
Rear window shelf/luggage area floor
6
Seat backrest
7
Upper retaining strap of the child restraint
system
Mobility
Driving hints
Controls
Touring
Before use, flip the mounting points and the
head restraints* upwards, if necessary.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the head restraint posts.
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1. Push the head restraint upwards.
Child safety
3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap onto
the mounting point.
When driving with children
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
Child safety catches in rear doors
5. Pull the retaining strap taut.
When fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system on
the front passenger's seat, hook the upper ISOFIX retaining strap onto the mounting point of
the rear seat behind it.
Saloon:
Push down the locking levers on the rear doors:
The respective door can now only be opened
from the outside.
Safety switch for window lifts
Press the safety switch for the window lifts, see
page 27, if children are travelling on the rear
seat.
Touring:
Guide the upper retaining strap between the
head restraint posts of the front passenger's
seat and the rear seat.
In such cases, it is a legal offence to transport a person on the rear seat behind the
front passenger's seat.<
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Driving
Ignition lock
Inserting the remote control in the
ignition lock.
You cannot take out the remote control unless
the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Overview
Automatic gearbox
Controls
Start/stop button
Insert the remote control fully into the ignition
lock.
Convenient access*
With convenient access, only insert the remote
control in the ignition lock in exceptional cases,
see page 24.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
Do not use force to remove the remote
control from the ignition lock, as otherwise damage can occur.<
Before removing the remote control, first push
it in as far as it will go to release the locking
mechanism.
> The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
The engine is started when you press the
start/stop button and depress the clutch if
the car has a manual gearbox, or the brake if the
car has an automatic gearbox.<
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
The time and the outside temperature are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Driving hints
Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock before you move the vehicle, otherwise the electric steering wheel lock will not disengage and you will not be able to steer the
car.<
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> When you touch the panel above the door
lock, if the car is fitted with convenient
access*, see Locking on page 25
Ignition on
Mobility
> The electric steering wheel lock disengages audibly.
Each time the start/stop button is pressed,
radio readiness or the ignition are switched on
or off.
All electrical consumers are ready for operation.
The odometer and trip distance recorder are
displayed in the instrument cluster.
When the engine is switched off, please
switch off the ignition and all electrical
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Reference
> Radio readiness is switched on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Driving
consumers you are not using, in order to preserve the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator lights, warning lights and displays
in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,
as inhaling the harmful exhaust gas can
lead to loss of consciousness with fatal consequences. The exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, which is colourless and odourless,
but highly toxic. Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running, as this constitutes a hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the gearbox in idle or move the selector
lever to position P and fully apply the handbrake
to prevent the car from moving.<
Do not warm up the engine with the car at a
standstill; it is preferable to set off, driving at
moderate engine speeds.
The engine is started when you press the
start/stop button and depress the clutch if
the car has a manual gearbox, or the brake if the
car has an automatic gearbox. If you do not wish
to start the engine, do not depress the clutch or
brake.<
Avoid starting, stopping and restarting
the engine in rapid succession as well as
repeated attempts to start the engine if it does
not fire, otherwise unburned or only partially
combusted fuel could reach the catalytic converter, which could overheat and be damaged
as a result.<
Manual gearbox
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with convenient access, in the vehicle, see page 24.
2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.
3. Press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain
time, and ceases automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Automatic gearbox
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with convenient access, in the vehicle, see page 24.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain
time, and ceases automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and the temperature is
below approx. 0 6/32 7, starting may be
delayed by automatic preheating. In the instrument cluster, the preheat indicator light comes
on.
Stopping the engine
Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.
When parking on an incline, fully apply the
handbrake, otherwise the car could begin to
roll.<
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1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Fully apply the handbrake.
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, see page 45.
Automatic gearbox
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector lever to position P.
pull the lever up too hard. Keep the knob on the
lever held in all the time.
Otherwise, violent application of the handbrake
could lock the rear wheels and cause the rear of
the car to skid.<
To prevent corrosion or an imbalance
between the brakes on the right and left
side, apply the handbrake lightly from time to
time when coasting to a standstill, provided that
it is safe to do so.
The brake lights do not come on when the
handbrake is applied.<
Overview
Manual gearbox
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, see page 45.
Manual gearbox
Controls
3. Fully apply the handbrake.
Handbrake
Applying
The lever engages by itself.
Releasing
When shifting in the 5th/6th-gear plane,
press the shift lever to the right. Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse
Engage this only while the car is standing still.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a
slight resistance has to be overcome.
Automatic gearbox with
Steptronic*
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can
perform manual gearshifts with the Steptronic,
see page 49.
Raise slightly, press the knob and move the
lever down.
In exceptional cases, if the handbrake has
to be used to slow or stop the car, do not
Mobility
The indicator light is lit, and when you
drive off an acoustic signal sounds in
addition: the handbrake is still applied.
Stopping the car
Before leaving the car with the engine
running, move the selector lever to posi-
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Reference
Indicator light
Driving hints
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
a stationary car from rolling away; it acts on the
rear wheels.
Driving
tion P and apply the handbrake to prevent the
car from moving.<
Taking out 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. Remove the remote control from the
ignition lock, see page 45.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
A lock prevents the selector lever from being
inadvertently moved to the R or P position. To
disengage the lock, press the button on the
front of the selector lever, see arrow.
P Park
The rear wheels are locked.
R Reverse
N Neutral
P R N D DS M1 to M6
You can select this in a car wash, for example.
The car will be able to roll.
The selector lever position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.
D Drive, automatic position
Changing selector lever positions
Use this position for all normal driving. All forward gears are selected automatically.
> With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved
out of position P: interlock.
Kick-down
> 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.
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
regular full-throttle position; increased resistance will be felt.
Apply the brake until you are ready to
move off; this will prevent the car from
creeping when a gear is selected.<
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Overview
Sport program and M/S manual-shift
mode
> To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.
Changing gears with the selector lever
When you press the selector lever forwards or
backwards, the manual mode is activated and
Steptronic changes gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 to M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at
suitable engine and road speeds; for example,
the gearbox will not shift down if the resulting
engine speed would be too high. The gear
selected is briefly displayed in the instrument
cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at
suitable engine and road speeds; for example,
the gearbox will not shift down if the resulting
engine speed would be too high. The gear
selected is briefly displayed in the instrument
cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
Controls
To return to the automatic mode, move the
selector lever to the right into position D.
> To shift down: press one of the shift paddles.
Overriding selector-lever lock
Should the selector lever be stuck in position P
despite the button on the selector lever being
pressed, the selector-lever lock can be overridden:
1. Unclip the gaiter of the selector lever.
2. Pull the gaiter up over the selector lever
until the gaiter is inside out.
Driving hints
Move selector lever to the left from position D,
into the M/S selection gate:
The Sport program is activated and DS appears
in the instrument cluster. This position is
recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.
> When you shift gears in automatic mode via
the shift paddles on the steering wheel, the
gearbox switches to manual mode.
> If you do not use the shift paddles to change
gears and do not accelerate for a certain
amount of time, the gearbox switches back
to automatic mode.
3. Using the screwdriver from the toolkit, see
page 129, press the red lever while moving
the selector lever to the desired position at
the same time.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear
plane, manual mode remains active.<
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Reference
The shift paddles make it possible to change
gears quickly as both hands can remain on the
steering wheel.
Mobility
Shifting gears using the shift paddles*
on the steering wheel
Driving
Flashing turn indicators/
headlight flasher
1
High-beam headlights
2
Headlight flasher
3. Press button 2.
3
displayed.
Indicating a turn
Push the lever past the pressure point.
To cancel the flashing turn indicators, press the
lever as far as the pressure point.
Unusually rapid blinking of the indicator
light signifies failure of a turn signal – possibly on a trailer being towed, if applicable.<
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the pressure point and
hold it there for as long as you wish to indicate a
turn.
5. Press button 2.
Triple turn signal
>
Press the lever as far as the pressure point.
The turn indicators flash three times.
>
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Turn indicators flash once.
Triple turn signal.
7. Press button 2.
currently in use.
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Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
1
Switching on wipers
2
Switching off wipers, or flick-wipe
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the button comes on.
3
Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4
Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
5
Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Normal wiper speed
Press button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic
car wash, to prevent the car's wipers from
being activated inadvertently and damaged.<
Press once.
Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
The wipers switch to intermittent wipe as the
car comes to a halt.
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the pressure point.
The wipers switch to normal speed as the car
comes to a halt.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not fitted with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is fitted with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The
sensor is mounted on the windscreen, directly
in front of the inside mirror.
Driving hints
The lever returns to the home position when
released.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the
headlights are cleaned simultaneously at practical intervals.
Only operate the washer systems and
cleaning equipment if you are certain that
the fluid will not freeze to the windscreen and
interfere with the view ahead. Anti-freeze
should therefore be added to the fluid, see
Washer fluid.
Do not run the washer systems if the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, or the washer pump will
be damaged.<
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Mobility
Push the lever upwards, arrow 1.
Turn knurled wheel 5 upwards or downwards.
Reference
Switching on wipers
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Controls
Overview
Wiper system
Driving
Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition switched on*.
Touring: rear window wiper
All washer jets are served by a single reservoir.
When filling with water, to which anti-freeze has
been added if required, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
1
Intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is activated.
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. Select the desired position again.
Do not run the washer systems if the reservoir for washer fluid is empty, or the
washer pump will be damaged.<
Washer fluid
Anti-freeze for the washer fluid is highly
flammable. Keep it away from possible
ignition sources and store it only in the carefully
sealed original containers, out of reach of children. Comply with the instructions on the container.<
Mix the water and anti-freeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir, to make sure
the correct mixing ratio is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6 litres, approx. 10.6 Imp. pints.
Cruise control* for 4-cylinder
engines
The principle
You can use the cruise control if road speed is at
least approx. 30 km/h or 20 mph. The car then
memorises and maintains the speed that you
specify using the lever on the steering column.
Do not use cruise control if driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. by winding roads, heavy traffic or
poor surface conditions such as snow, rain, ice
or loose material. Otherwise you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only top up washer fluid when the engine
has cooled down. This prevents contact
with hot engine components. Otherwise, if the
fluid is spilled, there is a risk of fire and personal
safety is endangered.<
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One lever for all functions
Deactivating cruise control
Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.
> When you brake the vehicle
> When you depress the clutch or shift to idle
position in vehicles with manual gearbox
> When you move the selector lever to position N in vehicles with automatic gearbox
3
4
Recalling a speed memorised beforehand
Maintaining current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull briefly, arrow 2.
The car's current speed is memorised and
maintained.
If engine braking alone is insufficient on a downhill gradient, the set speed may be exceeded. It
may in turn prove impossible to maintain speed
on uphill gradients if current engine power output is insufficient.
Increasing speed
Tap the lever repeatedly, arrow 1, until the
desired speed is reached.
Each time the lever is tapped, the car's speed
increases by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph.
Accelerating using the lever
Press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired speed
is reached.
The car accelerates without the accelerator
pedal being pressed. The system memorises
and maintains the speed.
Reducing speed
Pull the lever repeatedly, arrow 2, until the
desired speed is reached.
Functions analogous to increasing speed or
accelerating, except that the speed is
decreased.
> When DSC is intervening
Recalling a speed memorised
beforehand
Press the button, arrow 4. The speed last memorised is recalled and maintained.
Controls
Memorising and maintaining speed or
decelerating
The memorised speed is deleted as soon as the
ignition is switched off.
Cruise control* for 6-cylinder
engines
The principle
You can use the cruise control with brake function if road speed is at least approx. 30 km/h or
20 mph. The car then memorises and maintains
the speed that you specify using the lever on
the steering column. 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 if adverse conditions prevent driving at constant speed,
e.g. winding roads, heavy traffic or poor surface
conditions such as snow, rain, ice or loose
material. Otherwise you could lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<
Driving hints
2
> When you drive above or below the set
speed for an extended time, e.g. by pressing the accelerator pedal
Mobility
accelerating
Manual gearbox
You can shift gears while cruise control is activated. An indicator light notifies you that you
should shift gears when you drive for an
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1
Overview
In addition, the system is automatically deactivated:
Driving
extended period at very high or very low engine
speeds, or the system is deactivated.
Accelerating using the lever
Accelerating slightly:
Press the lever to the pressure point, arrow 1,
until the desired speed is reached.
Accelerating significantly:
Press the lever beyond the pressure point,
arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
The car accelerates without the accelerator
pedal being pressed. The system memorises
and maintains the speed.
Reducing speed
1
accelerating
Pull the lever repeatedly, arrow 2, until the
desired speed is displayed.
2
decelerating
Functions analogous to increasing desired
speed, except that the speed is reduced.
3
4
Recalling a speed memorised beforehand
Maintaining current speed
The car's current speed is memorised and
maintained. It is displayed in 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. On downhill gradients, the
system will brake the car slightly if engine braking alone is insufficient.
Increasing desired speed
Press the lever repeatedly to the pressure point
or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is
set.
> Each time the lever is pressed to the pressure point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph.
> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
pressure point, the desired speed is
increased to the next multiple of 10 km/h or
5 mph on the speedometer display.
Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.
The displays in the speedometer disappear.
> When you shift gears very slowly or shift to
idle position in vehicles with manual gearbox
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC
> When DSC or ABS is intervening
Cruise control is not deactivated by pressing
the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator
pedal is released, the memorised speed is again
achieved and maintained.
Warning light
The warning light comes on when the
cruise control has been deactivated
by using the handbrake or as a result
of DSC intervening.
The system memorises and maintains the
speed.
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The principle
> When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> Cars with manual gearbox: when you shift
gears very slowly or shift to idle position
> Cars with automatic gearbox: when you
move the selector lever to position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Active Cruise Control enables you to select a
desired speed which the vehicle automatically
maintains when the road ahead of you is clear.
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. To maintain distance, the system automatically reduces the
fuel supply, brakes slightly if necessary, and
accelerates again when the vehicle in front of
you starts to move more quickly. As soon as the
road in front of you is clear, the car is accelerated to your desired speed. This speed will also
be maintained on downhill slopes, but may be
under-run on uphill slopes if engine output is
insufficient.
Read and carefully comply with the information
on the System limitations starting on page 59
so that you can understand the system's range
of applications and use the system appropriately.
1
Memorised speed
2
Selected speed is displayed briefly
If --- km/h or --- mph temporarily appears
in the instrument cluster display, it is possible that the system prerequisites for operation
are currently not met.
Calling up Check Control messages, see
page 69.<
Malfunction
system has failed. You can find more
information starting on page 142.
Braking sensation
> If you step on the brake pedal while the system is braking, pedal sensation will be
slightly different from the usual.
> Possible noises during automatic braking
are normal.
Manual gearbox
You can shift gears while cruise control is activated. An indicator light notifies you that you
should shift gears when you drive for an
extended period at very high or very low engine
speeds, or the system is deactivated.
Mobility
The memorised speed value is deleted and can
no longer be called up in the following
instances:
Overview
Tap the button, arrow 4. The memorised speed
is regained and maintained.
Controls
Active Cruise Control*
Driving hints
Recalling a speed memorised
beforehand
The ideal road-speed range for using the
system on well-developed motorways and secondary roads is about 80-140 km/h, approx.
50-85 mph. However, all local speed limit regulations must be observed.
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Range of applications
Driving
The minimum desired speed is 30 km/h or
20 mph, whereas the maximum desired speed
is 180 km/h or 110 mph.
Active Cruise Control does not release
you from your personal responsibility to
drive safely.
Consider road-surface, weather and visibility
conditions to decide whether and how the system should be used.
Use the system only when traffic is flowing
smoothly and not on unsurfaced roads or roads
with sharp bends nor when there is road ice,
fog, snow or heavy rain.
Adjust your desired speed to traffic conditions,
and check your driving speed and safety distance. Be prepared to brake at all times. Otherwise, driving conditions could result which pose
a risk of accident.<
The car's current speed is memorised. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the
instrument cluster.
Increasing desired speed
Press or tap the lever to the pressure point or
beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is displayed.
> Each time the lever is tapped to the pressure point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph.
> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
pressure point, the desired speed is
increased to the next multiple of 10 km/h or
5 mph on the speedometer display.
The speed then displayed is memorised and
reached as soon as the road ahead of you is
clear.
1
Memorising and increasing desired speed
Decreasing desired speed
2
Memorising and decreasing desired speed
3
Deactivating cruise control, see page 57
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
4
Calling up memorised desired speed and
distance, see page 58
5
Selecting the distance from the vehicle
ahead, see page 57
Other functions analogous to those described
under Increasing desired speed.
Memorising the current speed
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> Press downwards:
Increase distance
Press the lever upwards or downwards,
arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer disappear.
Distance 2
> When your road speed is less than 30 km/h
or 20 mph due to a traffic situation
> When you shift gears very slowly or shift to
idle position in vehicles with manual gearbox
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC
Distance 3
When you are using the system
for the first time after starting the
engine, this distance is always
set. The distance in meters
corresponds to approximately
half of the numerical value in the
km/h speedometer display.
Distance 4
> When DSC or ABS is intervening
> When the system does not detect any
objects for a lengthy period of time, e.g. on
infrequently driven roads without defined
boundaries or due to a dirty radar sensor,
see page 58
When the system is deactivated, you
must brake the vehicle yourself and/or
manoeuvre as necessary, otherwise there is a
risk of accident.<
Warning light
Adapt distances to traffic and weather
conditions; otherwise, accident risks
could result. At the same time, be sure to
observe the required safety distance from the
vehicle in front of you.<
Driving hints
Distance 1
The warning light comes on when
Active Cruise Control has been automatically deactivated by driving
slower than 30 km/h or 20 mph, by using the
handbrake or as a result of DSC intervening.
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Mobility
The selected distance is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Reference
> Press upwards:
Decrease distance.
Controls
Overview
Selecting distance
Driving
Calling up memorised desired speed
and distance
are currently not met. Calling up Check Control
messages, see page 69.<
Tap the button, arrow 4.
The memorised speed and distance are
regained and maintained.
Warning lights
The memorised speed value is deleted and can
no longer be called up in the following
instances:
> When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> Cars with manual gearbox: when you shift
gears very slowly or shift to idle position
> Cars with automatic gearbox: when you
move the selector lever to position N
> When the ignition is switched off
The indicator 2 flashes in red, and
a signal sounds.
The system indicates that you
must brake and/or manoeuvre the
vehicle yourself. Active Cruise
Control cannot automatically restore the memorised 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 this. It is
not possible to call up the speed.
Radar sensor
1
Memorised desired speed
2
Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Flashes in red: system cannot maintain distance; 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 system is activated
4
Selected desired speed is temporarily displayed
If --- km/h or --- mph temporarily appears
in the instrument cluster display, it is possible that the system prerequisites for operation
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.
When the radar sensor is not properly positioned, Active Cruise Control cannot be activated at all.
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Malfunction
System limitations
appropriate action yourself, as otherwise there
is a risk of accident.<
Characteristics in bends
When a vehicle from a neighbouring lane
swerves into the lane in front of you, the system
does not detect the car until it is fully in the
same lane.
When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves
into your lane, the system may not be able
to maintain the selected distance automatically.
The same applies when you are driving significantly faster than the vehicle in front of you, e.g.
when you are rapidly approaching a lorry. 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
manoeuvre the vehicle yourself. Take the
If the desired speed chosen is too high for a
bend, the system reduces the speed while cornering. It cannot, however, detect bends in
advance. Therefore, choose a suitable speed
well before entering a bend.
Driving hints
Swerving vehicles
The system also does not react to oncoming
vehicles in the same lane.
Mobility
The system does not decelerate your car
when a standing obstacle is in the same
lane, e.g. a vehicle at a red light or at the end of
a traffic jam. Take the appropriate action yourself, as otherwise there is a risk of accident.<
Due to the radar sensor's limited detection
range, bends may lead to vehicles ahead being
detected only later or not at all.
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Reference
The detection range of the radar sensor and
automatic braking capacity are limited. It is possible, for example, that two-wheelers in front of
you are not recognised.
Controls
Overview
system has failed. You can find more
information starting on page 142.
Driving
When approaching a bend, the system may
temporarily react to vehicles in an adjacent lane
because of the curvature of the bend. Should
the system decelerate the vehicle in such an
instance, this can be compensated for by
pressing the accelerator pedal briefly. Once the
accelerator pedal is released, the system is
active again and regulates the car's speed automatically.
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 taken into account.
Do not leave your foot on the accelerator
pedal, and make sure that no objects,
such as floor mats, are pressing on the accelerator pedal. Otherwise the system may not be
able to brake the vehicle.<
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Distance recorder, outside
temperature display, clock
for example; otherwise there is an increased risk
of accidents.<
Distance recorder – odometer – and trip
distance recorder
Overview
Resetting trip distance recorder:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
1
Knob in the instrument cluster
2
Outside temperature display and clock
3
Distance recorder – odometer – and trip distance recorder
Knob in the instrument cluster
If you still want to view the time, outside temperature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the ignition lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Controls
Car parked
Revolution counter
Driving hints
> When the ignition is on, pushing the knob
resets the trip distance recorder
> When the ignition is off, pushing the knob
displays the time, outside temperature and
odometer for a short time
Units of measure
To select the respective units of measure, km or
miles for the odometer as well as 6 or 7 for
the outside temperature, see page 65.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Mobility
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the clock, see page 67.
Outside temperature warning
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this zone the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Sheet ice can also form at temperatures
above +36/377. You should therefore
drive carefully over bridges and shaded roads,
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Once the temperature reading falls to +36/
377, a signal sounds and a warning light
comes on. There is an increased risk of icy
roads.
Coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Should the coolant and therefore the engine
become too hot, a warning light will come on.
Checking coolant level, see page 126.
Energy Control*
Fuel tank capacity:
> Petrol engine: approx. 63 litres, approx.
13.9 Imp. gal.
> Diesel engine: approx. 61 litres, approx.
13.4 Imp. gal.
Notes on refuelling, see page 117.
Shows the momentary fuel consumption. This
enables you to check how economical and environmentally friendly your current driving style
is.
If the car's inclination varies while driving, for
example on a long mountain road, the value in
the display may fluctuate to some extent.
Reserve
Engine oil temperature*
With the engine at operating temperature, the
engine oil temperature lies between approx.
1006 and 1206, approx. 2127 and 248 7.
When only approx. 8 litres, approx. 1.8 Imp. gal.,
of fuel are left in the tank of a car with petrol
engine, or approx. 6.5 litres, approx. 1.4 Imp.
gal., with a diesel engine, the indicator light
comes on briefly and the remaining operating
range is displayed. The indicator light remains
on if the remaining range is less than approx.
50 km, approx. 30 miles.
If the remaining operating range is below
50 km, approx. 30 miles, it is imperative to
add fuel, otherwise the engine's functions are
not assured and damage may occur.<
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
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Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period since the engine was last started.
Calling up information
To reset the average consumption: press the
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.
2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption*
Overview
Computer
Shows the momentary fuel consumption. This
enables you to check how economical and environmentally friendly your current driving style
is.
Controls
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:
> Range
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption*
Driving hints
> No information
To set the corresponding units of measure, see
Formats and units of measure on page 65.
Range
This display indicates how far the car can probably be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.
The range is calculated on the basis of the way
the car has been driven over the past 30 km,
approx. 20 miles, and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
Mobility
Average speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any
stationary periods during which the engine was
switched off.
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To reset the average speed: press the button in
the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Settings and information
Operating principle
Some settings can only be made and some
information only be called up when the ignition
is switched on. Some settings cannot be made
while the vehicle is being driven.
1
Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
2
Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set values
11 Adjusting settings
> Confirmation signals for locking and
unlocking of the vehicle 18
> Characteristics during unlocking 17
> Automatic locking 20
> Headlight courtesy delay feature 78
> Daytime driving lights 79
> Triple turn signal 50
> Seat memory* 36
> Calling up computer information 63
Exiting displays
3
When the lights are switched on: instrument
lighting brightness 82
4
Calling up Check Control 68
5
Checking engine oil level* 123
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.
6
Initialising the Run Flat Indicator 74
7
Setting the clock 67
8
Setting the date 67
9
Viewing Next Service indicator 66
10 Setting formats and units of measure,
resetting to factory settings 65
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Display options
Overview
The display differs depending on the instrument cluster:
4. Press button 1 to select the desired format
or unit of measure, e.g. for consumption.
>
Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,
km/l
Distance covered: km, mls
>
Time: 12h, 24h mode
>
Date: day.month dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
>
Temperature: 6, 7
Controls
>
5. Press button 2.
1
Selecting the desired display, e.g. headlight
courtesy delay feature
2
Selecting the value to be set, e.g.
90 seconds
Formats and units of measure
You can set formats and units of measure.
7. Press button 2.
currently in use.
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset the settings for formats and units
of measure to factory settings.
Driving hints
6. Use button 1 to make the setting.
Mobility
3. Press button 2.
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2. Press button 2.
3. Press button 1 to select "RESET".
4. Press button 2 until
is displayed.
The settings are reset.
currently in use.
2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".
3. Press button 2.
Next Service indicator
4. Use button 1 to step through the individual
service items.
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.
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.
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1
Button for selecting functions
6
Rear brake pads
2
Next Service indicator
7
Brake fluid
3
Engine oil
4
Roadworthiness test*
The sequence of displayed services may vary.
The data for the next service is displayed first.
5
Front brake pads
Clock
More information on the BMW Maintenance
System can be found on page 127.
symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET".
Setting the clock
2. Press button 2.
To set the 12h/24h mode, see Formats and
units of measure on page 65.
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.
Driving hints
Controls
Overview
Possible displays
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
7. Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Mobility
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.
Date
Adjusting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, see
Formats and units of measure on page 65.
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1. Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET".
indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. You can have the Check Control
messages shown later on.
2. Press button 2.
What to do in the event of a fault
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
See the list starting on page 142 to determine
what each light means in the event of a malfunction and what measures should be taken.
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.
6. Press button 2.
The system accepts the new date.
Hiding Check Control messages
Check Control
The principle
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any faults in the systems monitored. A Check Control message includes indicator or warning lights in the instrument cluster
and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal.
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
Some Check Control messages remain in the
display until the faults have been rectified.
These messages cannot be hidden. If several
faults occur at the same time, they are displayed in succession.
Other messages are automatically hidden after
approx. 20 seconds, but are not deleted.
Indicator and warning lights can come on in various combinations and colours, both in panel 1
and display 2.
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Overview
Viewing Check Control messages
stored in memory
Controls
symbol appears in the display, accompanied 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 light is shown.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.
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Mobility
Driving hints
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside temperature and the time.
Technical features for driving comfort and safety
Technical features for driving comfort and
safety
Park Distance Control PDC*
Switching on manually
The principle
PDC assists you with manoeuvring into a parking space. Acoustic signals warn you of the
presence of an object in front of* or behind your
car. Four ultrasonic sensors in either bumper
measure the distance to the nearest object.
An acoustic warning sounds once an object is
closer than approx. 60 cm, approx. 2 ft, to the
front sensors* or rear corner sensors, or
approx. 1.50 m, approx. 5 ft to the rear centre
sensors.
PDC is a parking aid which is capable of
registering objects approached at low
speed, as is usually the case when the car is
being parked. Avoid approaching an object rapidly, otherwise the system may be unable to
alert you in sufficient time due to the physical
principles involved.<
If the car is towing a trailer, the rear sensors will
be unable to supply meaningful signals. They
therefore do not come on.
Automatic activation
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system is activated after approx.
1 second when you engage reverse gear or
move the gear selector lever to position R. Wait
briefly before starting to drive, to allow the system to become active.
Press the button; the LED comes on.
Switching off manually
Press the button again; the LED will go out.
If you drive for approx. 50 m, approx. 55 yd, or at
a speed exceeding approx. 30 km/h or 20 mph,
the system is deactivated and the LED goes
out. Switch the system on again as necessary.
Audible warning signals
An intermittent tone indicates the position of an
object as the car approaches it. For example,
the tone sounds at the rear if the system
detects an object behind the car. The closer the
car approaches the object, the more rapid the
sequence of signals. When the distance to a
detected object is less than approx. 30 cm,
approx. 12 in, the signal becomes continuous.
An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.
3 seconds:
> If you remain in front of an object that was
detected by only one of the corner sensors
> If you are driving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster comes on. PDC has failed.
Have the system checked.
As a precautionary measure, keep the sensors
clean and free from ice, so that they always
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The LED above the button flashes in addition.
If the brake is pressed down rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the braking force to a
maximum and thus helps to keep the braking
distance as short as possible when a full brake
application is made. It also makes full use of the
advantages offered by ABS.
System limitations
Maintain pressure on the brake as long as full
braking is required.
PDC is no substitute for your personal
assessment of obstructions. The sensors
have certain dead areas in which objects cannot
be detected. In addition, the identification of
objects may not be possible if the physical limits of the ultrasonic measuring principle are
exceeded, for instance with trailer noses and
hitches, and thin or wedge-shaped objects.
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,
may enter the sensors' dead areas before or
after a continuous audible signal is given.
Higher, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detectable. Loud sound sources outside
or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
Driving stability control
systems
Your BMW has a number of systems that help
to maintain the vehicle's stability even in
adverse driving conditions.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing
traction when you pull away from rest or accelerate. DSC also recognises unstable driving
conditions, for example if the rear of the car is
about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an
angle past the front wheels. In these cases DSC
reduces engine output and applies the brakes
at individual wheels, helping, within the limits
imposed by the laws of physics, to keep the car
safely on course.
Not even DSC can overcome the laws of
physics. It is therefore the driver's
responsibility to adopt a suitable driving style in
every situation. Do not undermine the additional safety afforded by this system by taking
driving risks as otherwise there is a danger that
accidents might occur.<
Deactivating DSC
Controls
Manual operation
Overview
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
Driving hints
operate reliably. When using a high-pressure
cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended
periods of time and only from a distance of at
least 10 cm, approx. 4 in.
ABS is ready to operate each time the engine is
started. Safe braking, see page 107.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
EBV
The system regulates the braking pressure on
the rear wheels in order to stabilise the braking
behaviour.
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indicator lights for DSC in the instrument cluster
light up. Both Dynamic Traction Control DTC
and DSC are deactivated. The stabilising and
traction-improving effects are no longer available.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking when
the brakes are applied. The car remains steerable even under full braking. This increases
active safety.
Mobility
Anti-lock Brake System ABS
330i, 330d, 335i, 335d: in the same way as with
a differential interlock, brake intervention takes
place on the rear axle if the drive wheels spin
severely, improving forward momentum even if
the DSC is disabled.
Activating DTC
Reactivate DSC a soon as possible in order to
support driving stability.
Activating DSC
Press the button again; the indicator lights in
the instrument cluster go out.
As a check
If the indicator light is flashing:
DSC is regulating the propulsive and
braking forces.
Press the button; the indicator lights for DTC in
the instrument cluster come on.
As a check
If the indicator light is flashing:
DTC is regulating the propulsive and
braking forces.
If the indicator lights are on:
DSC is deactivated.
If the indicator lights are on:
DTC is activated.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
DTC is a traction-optimised version of DSC
intended for use in special circumstances, such
as roads covered by deep snow. Under these
circumstances the system ensures maximum
forward traction, but at a certain cost in terms of
stability. Consequently, you must exercise suitable caution when driving under these conditions.
330i, 330d, 335i, 335d: in the same way as with
a differential interlock, brake intervention takes
place on the rear axle if the drive wheels spin
severely, improving forward momentum even if
the DTC is enabled.
In the following exceptional situations it may be
best to activate DTC for a short time:
> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unploughed, snow-covered
roads
> If the car has to be rocked out of or started in
deep snow or on a loose surface
> If snow chains are fitted.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator lights
in the instrument cluster go out.
xDrive*
xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system.
xDrive and DSC interact with one another to further optimise traction and dynamic driving.
Depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions, the xDrive four-wheel-drive
system distributes driving power variably to the
front and rear axles.
Hill Descent Control HDC*
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that regulates your vehicle's speed on steep downhill
gradients and makes your BMW's handling
even easier to control under these conditions.
The vehicle then moves at slightly more than
double walking speed without you having to
intervene.
You can activate HDC below a speed of approx.
35 km/h, approx. 22 mph. When driving downhill at a speed below approx. 35 km/h, approx.
22 mph, the speed is then automatically
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1
Increasing speed
2
Reducing speed
Activating HDC
With automatic gearbox:
You can use HDC in any drive position.
Displays in the instrument cluster*
1
Display for target speed
2
HDC indicator
Overview
You can vary the speed within a range of approx.
5 to 25 km/h, approx. 3 to 22 mph, by pressing
the accelerator pedal or the brake.
You can set a target speed in the same range
using the steering-column lever of the cruise
control*.
With manual gearbox:
Use HDC in low gears and in reverse gear.
Controls
Increasing or decreasing speed
Using HDC
Malfunction
If the HDC indicator goes out while HDC mode
is active or does not appear:
HDC is temporarily unavailable due to high
brake temperature, or DSC has failed.
Drive-off assistant with
6-cylinder engines
Driving hints
reduced to slightly more than double walking
speed and maintained.
1. Hold the vehicle in place by depressing the
brake.
Deactivating HDC
The drive-off assistant holds the vehicle
in place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Depending on the vehicle's
load or if towing a trailer, the vehicle may roll
backwards a little during this time. After releasing the brake, drive off without delay. After
approx. 2 seconds, the drive-off assistant will
no longer hold the vehicle in place and the car
will start to roll backwards.<
Press the button again; the indicator light goes
out.
HDC is automatically deactivated:
> At speeds above approx. 60 km/h, approx.
40 mph
> After the ignition is switched off.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
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Press the button; the indicator light comes on.
The indicator light flashes when the vehicle is
being braked automatically.
Mobility
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary
to use the handbrake for this.
Run Flat Indicator RPA
1. Start the engine immediately before setting
off, but do not drive off yet.
The principle
The Run Flat Indicator monitors the pressures
in the tyres while the car is being driven. The
system reports any significant loss of pressure
in one tyre in relation to another.
If a tyre loses pressure its rolling radius
changes, and this in turn alters the speed of
rotation. This alteration is detected and interpreted as a puncture.
Operating requirements
The system has to be initialised with all four
tyres inflated to the correct pressures in order
for it to respond reliably in detecting a puncture.
The system has to be reinitialised every
time tyre pressures are corrected, after
each change of a wheel or tyre, and after a trailer
has been attached or detached.<
lever up or down repeatedly until the corresponding symbol and the word "RESET"
are displayed.
3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
Run Flat Indicator.
4. Press button 2 and hold it down for approx.
5 seconds, until the reading shown below is
displayed.
System limitations
The Run Flat Indicator is unable to warn
the driver of sudden, severe tyre damage
caused by external factors, nor can it identify
the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably
occur in all four tyres over a lengthy period of
time.<
In the following situations, the system could be
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:
> System was not initialised
> Driving on snow-covered or slippery surfaces
> Sporty style of driving: high slip at the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are fitted
Initialising the system
Initialisation is completed while the car is
on the move, but this can be interrupted
at any time. Initialisation resumes automatically
as soon as the car starts moving again.
Do not initialise the system while snow chains
are fitted.<
5. Drive off.
Initialisation is completed while the car is on
the move, without any feedback.
Indication of a flat tyre
The warning light shows red. In addition, an acoustic signal is emitted.
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss
of tyre pressure.
1. Carefully reduce your speed to no more
than 80 km/h or 50 mph. Avoid violent or
sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h or
50 mph after this.
If the car is not fitted with run-flat
tyres, see page 120, the standard
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> With low loads:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
Approx. 250 km, approx. 150 miles
> With moderate loads:
2 persons, luggage area full, or 4 persons without luggage:
> With a full load or while towing a trailer:
4 or more persons, luggage area full:
Drive with caution and do not exceed
80 km/h or 50 mph. If there is a loss of tyre
pressure, the vehicle's handling properties will
change. These include reduced track stability
during braking, longer braking distances and
altered self-steering properties.
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during
the journey, this may be an indication that the
damaged tyre has finally failed. Reduce your
speed and pull over to a suitable location as
soon as possible. Otherwise, parts of the tyre
may come loose, which could result in an accident. Do not drive the car any further; contact
BMW Service instead.<
Overview
At lower speeds, e.g. in the city or while parking,
the turning angle is increased, i.e. smaller steering wheel movements and less effort are
required to turn the wheels. At higher speeds, in
contrast, the turning angle is increasingly
reduced. Your BMW's handling is thus
improved across all speed ranges.
In critical situations, the system can correct the
wheel turning angle resulting from the driver's
steering and thus stabilise the vehicle before
the driver takes any action. This stabilising
intervention function is deactivated when DSC
is switched off, see page 71.
Controls
3. If a tyre is completely deflated, you can estimate how far you will be able to drive using
the following guidelines:
Active steering varies the turning angle of the
front wheels in relation to steering wheel movements. It also varies the steering force required
to turn the wheels, depending on the speed at
which you are driving.
Malfunction
The warning lights come on. Active
steering is malfunctioning and deactivated. At low speeds greater steering wheel movements are necessary,
at high speeds the car reacts more sensitively
to steering wheel movements. The stabilising
intervention may also be deactivated. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked.
Driving hints
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct pressures, the Run Flat Indicator
might not have been initialised. In this case
initialise the system.<
The principle
Two-stage brake lights*
Mobility
2. Check the pressures in all four tyres at the
next opportunity.
Active steering*
Malfunction
The indicator light shows yellow. The
Run Flat Indicator is malfunctioning
or has failed. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
On the left: normal braking
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equipment by design, do not continue driving. Any attempt to drive on after a puncture
can result in a severe accident.<
On the right: sharp braking while the rear fog
lights are off*.
Airbags
There are the following airbags beneath the
covers indicated:
1
Front airbags for driver and front passenger
2
Head airbags in the front and rear
3
Side airbags in the seat backrests
Protective effect
safety.<
The front airbags protect the driver and front
passenger in the event of a head-on collision, if
the protective action of the seat belts alone
would be insufficient. The head-level and side
airbags provide protection in the event of a
side-on collision. The side airbag has the effect
of supporting the upper body from the side. The
head-level airbag supports the head of the
seat's occupant.
The airbags have been designed to not be triggered off in every collision situation, e.g. not in
minor collisions or if the car is struck from the
rear.
rests. Do not dismantle the airbag occupant
restraint system. Do not modify the individual
components of the system or its wiring in any
way. This includes the upholstered covers on
the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and
roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
Avoid touching the system's components
immediately after it has been triggered off, as
there is a risk of sustaining burns.
If the airbag occupant restraint system malfunctions, is to be decommissioned or has been triggered, have it checked, repaired, dismantled
and the airbag generators scrapped only by
BMW Service or a workshop that operates to
BMW specifications and has appropriately
trained personnel and the required permits for
handling explosives. Otherwise, work performed incorrectly can lead to failure or inadvertent triggering of the system and to injuries.<
Never attach any material to the airbag
covers with adhesive, place material over
them or modify them in any other way. Do not fit
seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of
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Overview
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Controls
As of radio readiness, see page 45, the warning
light comes on briefly, indicating the operational
readiness of the entire airbag system and the
belt tensioners.
Airbag system faulty
> Warning light does not come on when radio
readiness or the ignition is switched on.
> Warning light remains lit.
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Mobility
Driving hints
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay, as there is
otherwise the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe
accident occurs.<
Lights
Lights
Side lights/low-beam
headlights
Low-beam headlights
The low-beam headlights come on when the
light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is
switched on.
Automatic driving lights control*
0
Lights off
1
Side lights
2
Low-beam headlights and welcome lights
3
Automatic driving lights control*, daytime
driving lights*, welcome lights, High-Beam
Assistant* and Adaptive Head Light*
When the switch is in position 3, the low-beam
headlights are switched on and off automatically depending on ambient light conditions,
e.g. in a tunnel, twilight, and in precipitation.
Adaptive Head Light* is active. When the lowbeam headlights are on, the LED next to the
symbol is lit. You can also activate the daytime
driving lights, see page 79. In the above-mentioned situations, the system then switches
automatically from daytime driving lights to lowbeam headlights.
The headlights may also come on when the sun
is sitting low on a blue sky.
If you open the driver's door with the ignition
switched off, the exterior lighting is switched off
automatically if the light switch is in position 0,
2, or 3.
The low-beam headlights remain
switched on irrespective of the ambient
light conditions if you switch on the fog
lights*.<
If required, switch on the side lights, switch
position 1.
The driving lights control function cannot
substitute for your personal judgement of
when it is necessary to switch on the lights. The
sensors are unable, for instance, to recognise
fog or hazy weather. To avoid any safety risk in
such situations, switch on the low-beam headlights manually.<
Side lights
When the switch is in position 1 the lights are on
all round the car. You can use the side lights for
parking.
With the ignition switched off, only the outer
chambers of the tail lights are lit up, see
page 132.
The side lights will discharge the battery.
Therefore, you should not leave them on
for longer periods of time, as otherwise the battery might not have enough power to start the
engine. It is preferable to switch on the right or
left parking lights, see page 80.<
Welcome lights
If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3
when parking and switching off the vehicle, the
side lights and interior lights light up briefly
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
If you activate the headlight flasher after parking
the car, with the lights switched off, the lowbeam headlights come on and remain on for a
certain time.
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3. Press button 2.
displayed.
5. Press button 2.
5. Press button 2.
Driving hints
3. Press button 2.
displayed.
Overview
Activating/deactivating daytime
driving lights*
Controls
You can adjust the operating period or deactivate the function.
>
>
The function is deactivated.
...
Select the corresponding operating
period, e.g. 40 seconds.
7. Press button 2.
currently in use.
Daytime driving lights activated.
>
Daytime driving lights deactivated.
7. Press button 2.
currently in use.
Mobility
>
The daytime driving lights light up in switch
position 3.
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Daytime driving lights
Lights
Adaptive Head Light*
1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage
1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage
The principle
22 = 1 person, luggage area full
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight control system that optimises the illumination of
the road ahead as the car corners. The light
cones from the headlights are directed to suit
the road ahead on the basis of steering angle
and other parameters.
Comply with rear axle load limit, see page 156.
Xenon headlights*
The headlight beam throw is regulated automatically, e.g. when accelerating and braking
and to adapt to various loads being carried.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, see page 78.
To avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehicles, Adaptive Head Light is not active when the
car is reversing and directs the light to the front
passenger's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
High-beam headlights/
parking lights
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic driving lights control flashes. Adaptive Head Light
is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system
1
High-beam headlights
2
Headlight flasher
adjustment
3
Parking lights*
Halogen headlights
There is an additional option of switching on the
lights on the side of the car facing the road
when parked.
Right or left parking lights*
Switching on
After parking the car, press the lever up or down
beyond the pressure point for a longer period,
arrow 3.
The beam throw of the low-beam headlights
must be adjusted manually to suit the load carried in the car, otherwise the drivers of oncoming vehicles could be dazzled:
The second value in each case applies when
towing a trailer.
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
The parking lights will discharge the battery. Therefore, you should not leave
them on for longer periods of time, as otherwise
the battery might not have enough power to
start the engine.<
Switching off
Press the lever in the opposite direction as far
as the pressure point, arrow 3.
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1. Turn the light switch to position 3, see
page 78.
2. While the low-beam headlights are
switched on, briefly press the turn indicator
lever in the direction for high-beam headlights.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster comes on when the High-Beam
Assistant is activated. The headlights
are automatically switched between high
beams and low beams as the system reacts to
oncoming traffic and vehicles driving in front of
you, as well as to ambient light conditions in
towns, for example.
Manual high beams and low beams
If you wish or if the situation calls for it, you can
control the lights yourself at any time:
> If the High-Beam Assistant has switched on
the high-beam headlights but you wish to
use the low-beam headlights, simply use
the turn indicator lever to switch off the
high-beam headlights. This will deactivate
the High-Beam Assistant.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn indicator lever back in the direction for
high-beam headlights.
Overview
System limitations
The High-Beam Assistant cannot substitute for your personal judgement of when
to use the high-beam headlights. To avoid any
safety risk, switch to the low-beam headlights
manually in situations that require this.<
The following situations are examples of when
the system may not work at all or only to a limited extent, making it necessary for you to take
action yourself:
> During extremely unfavourable weather
conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation
> When trying to detect poorly-illuminated
road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists,
equestrians or carts, when trains or ships
are close to the road, or when game are
passing across the road
> In sharp bends, on steep crests or hollows,
at intersections or when there is halfobscured oncoming traffic on motorways
> In poorly illuminated towns or wherever
there are highly reflective signs
Controls
Activating the system
> The headlight flasher can be operated as
usual with low-beam headlights.
Driving hints
This system automatically switches the highbeam headlights on and back off. A sensor on
the front of the inside mirror controls this feature. The assistant ensures that the high-beam
headlights are switched on whenever the traffic
situation permits this. This relieves you of one
distraction from driving while optimising your
view of the road. Naturally, you can also control
the lights yourself at any time and switch them
on and off as usual.
> In low-speed areas
> When the windscreen in front of the inside
mirror is covered with condensation, dirt,
stickers, labels, etc.
> When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor
on the front of the inside mirror using a cloth
moistened with a small amount of a glass
cleaning product
> If the High-Beam Assistant has switched on
the low-beam headlights but you wish to
use the high-beam headlights, switch on
the high-beam headlights as usual. This will
deactivate the system; thus you will have to
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The principle
switch to low-beam headlights manually.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn indicator lever back in the direction for
high-beam headlights.
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High-Beam Assistant*
Lights
Fog lights
1
Fog lights*
2
Rear fog lights*
To switch on or off, press the respective button.
1. Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until
the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the brightness setting and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
Fog lights*
The side lights or low-beam headlights must be
switched on. The green indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on when the fog
lights are in use.
If automatic driving lights control has
been activated, the low-beam headlights
come on automatically when the front fog lights
are switched on.<
Rear fog lights*
The low-beam headlights or side lights with fog
lights must be switched on. The yellow indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on
when the rear fog lights are in use.
3. Press button 1 up or down to select the
desired brightness.
4. Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever.
The display again shows the outside temperature and the time.
Interior lights
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
lighting only when the side lights or the lowbeam headlights are switched on.
The interior lights, the footwell lights*, the door
entry lighting*, the luggage area light and the
ground lights* are controlled automatically.
The LEDs for the ground lights are set in the
door handles and illuminate the ground in front
of the doors.
To protect the battery, all lights inside the
car are switched off about 8 minutes after
the ignition is switched off, see Start/stop button on page 45.<
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Overview
Switching interior lights on/off
manually
Interior lights, front and rear*:
To switch on and off, press the button.
Controls
If the interior lights, footwell lights*, door entry
lighting* and ground lights* are to remain off
permanently, press the button of the front interior light for approx. 3 seconds.
Driving hints
Reading lights
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Mobility
There are reading lights at the front and rear*,
next to the interior lights. To switch on and off,
press the button.
Climate
Climate
Equipment versions
Air outlets
Depending on the equipment version, your car
has an air conditioner or an automatic air-conditioning system.
3
Air to windscreen and side windows
4
Air to the upper body area.
The knurled wheels open and close the air
supply continuously. The levers alter the
direction of the airflow. For further details of
draught-free ventilation, see page 89.
5
Air to the footwell
1
Air conditioner 85
2
Automatic air-conditioning system* 87
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1
Air distribution
4
Cooling function
2
Recirculated-air mode
5
Temperature
3
Air flow rate
6
Rear window heating
Switching the system on/off
To switch on the air conditioner, set the desired
air flow.
If the air outside the car has an
unpleasant odour or contains pollutants, shut off the supply to the
interior of the car temporarily. The
air inside the car is recirculated.
Switching cooling function on/off
You can also activate/deactivate recirculatedair mode by means of a button* on the steering
wheel, see page 9.
Depending on weather conditions, the windscreen may fog over momentarily when the
engine is started.
If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch it off and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
continuously for lengthy periods, as the quality
of the air inside the car will otherwise gradually
deteriorate.<
Air flow rate
Adjust the air flow. The higher the
rate, the more effective the heating
or cooling will be.
When the cooling function is on, air
is cooled and dried, then reheated
according to the temperature setting.
Driving hints
Recirculated-air mode
Turn the air flow rotary switch to 0. Blower and
air conditioner are completely switched off and
the air supply is cut off.
Rear window heating
The heater is switched off automatically after a certain time.
Depending on the equipment version, upper wires are used as an
aerial and are not part of the rear window heating.
Mobility
Direct the flow of air to the windows
, to the upper body area
or to the footwell
. Intermediate settings are possible.
Temperature
To increase the temperature, turn
the knob clockwise towards red.
To decrease the temperature, turn
the knob counter-clockwise
towards blue.
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Air distribution
Controls
Overview
Air conditioner
Climate
Defrosting windows
Micro-filter
The micro-filter traps dust and pollen in the
incoming air. The micro-filter is changed by
BMW Service during routine maintenance
work.
1. Air distribution 1 in position
.
2. Deactivate the recirculated-air mode 2.
3. Air flow control 3 all the way to the right.
4. Switch on the cooling function 4.
5. Temperature 5 to the right, red.
6. Switch on rear window heater 6 to defrost
the rear window
.
Ventilation
1
Knurled wheels to open and close the air
outlets continuously
2
Levers for changing the direction of the airflow
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the outlets so that cool air is directed
towards you, e.g. if the car's interior has
become hot.
Draught-free ventilation
Adjust the outlets so that the airflow passes the
occupants without striking their bodies directly.
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1
Manual air distribution
7
Residual heat
2
Temperature for left-hand side of passenger compartment
8
Temperature for right-hand side of passenger compartment
3
Maximum cooling
9
Defrosting windows
4
AUTO program
10 Switching cooling function on/off manually
5
Manual air flow control
11 Rear window heating
6
Automatic Air Recirculation Control AUC/
recirculated-air mode
12 Air inlet grille for interior temperature sensor, keep unobstructed
Most settings are saved for the remote control
currently in use, see also Personal Profile settings on page 16.
Adjusting air distribution manually
Set the desired temperatures individually for the driver's and front
passenger's sides.
The automatic air-conditioning
system attains this temperature as quickly as
possible regardless of the season by using
maximum cooling or heating power if necessary. The temperature is then maintained.
Driving hints
The following sections inform you in detail
about how to adjust the settings.
Temperature
The automatic air-conditioning system
does not have sufficient time to establish
the set temperature when temperature settings
are changed quickly in succession.<
The air distribution can be
switched on and off manually. The
air is directed to the windscreen, to
the upper body area and to the
footwell. Automatic air distribution adjustment
is deactivated.
Unconstrained by the outside temperature, the
highest setting produces the maximum heat
output.
You can switch the automatic air distribution
back on by pressing the AUTO button. The
cooling function is automatically switched on as
well.
Maximum cooling
In the lowest setting, there is continuous cooling.
At outside temperatures above
0 6/32 7 and when the engine is
running, you obtain a maximum
cooling effect as soon as possible.
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Mobility
The AUTO program 4 offers optimal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions,
see AUTO program below. All you need to do is
select an inside temperature which is comfortable for you.
Reference
Preferred interior climate
Controls
Overview
Automatic air-conditioning system*
Climate
The automatic air-conditioning system
switches to the lowest temperature and operates in recirculated-air mode. Air flows at maximum rate only from the outlets for the upper
body area. You should therefore open these
outlets for maximum cooling.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air
distribution to the windscreen and
side windows, towards the upper
body area and into the footwell for you. The air
flow and your temperature specifications will be
adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight or window mist.
the system automatically switches back to
outside air supply.
> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
outside air supply is shut off permanently.
The air inside the car is recirculated.
If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch it off and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
continuously for lengthy periods, as the quality
of the air inside the car will otherwise gradually
deteriorate.<
Via a button* on the steering wheel
The cooling function is switched on automatically in the AUTO program.
You can switch quickly between recirculated-air
mode and the previous mode using a button on
the steering wheel, see page 9.
Adjusting air flow manually
Residual heat
Press the left side of the button to
reduce air flow. Press the right side
of the button to increase it.
You can switch the automatic air flow control
back on by pressing the AUTO button.
Switching the system on/off
With the blower at its lowest setting, press the
left side of the button to switch off the automatic air-conditioning system. All indicators go
out.
Press any button except REST to reactivate the
automatic air-conditioning system.
Automatic Air Recirculation Control
AUC/recirculated-air mode
Activate the desired operating
mode by pressing this button
repeatedly:
> LED off: outside air is constantly entering
the car.
> Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air. If necessary, the system blocks the supply of outside air and recirculates the inside air. As
soon as the concentration of pollutants in
the outside air has decreased sufficiently,
The heat stored in the engine is
used to heat the car's interior, for
instance when waiting at a school
to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on whenever the
following conditions are met:
> Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off
> The engine is at operating temperature
> Battery voltage is sufficient
> The outside temperature is below 25 6/
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The LED lights up when the function is
switched on.
As of radio readiness, you can adjust the interior
temperature, the air flow rate and the air distribution.
Defrosting windows
Quickly removes ice and condensation from the windscreen and
the front side windows.
To do so, also switch on the cooling function.
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Ventilation in the rear
The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. The passenger
compartment can only be cooled if the engine is
running.
Rear window heating
The heater is switched off automatically after a certain time.
Depending on the equipment version, upper wires are used as an aerial and are
not part of the rear window heating.
Ventilation
Overview
When the cooling function is on, air
is cooled and dried, then reheated
according to the temperature setting. Depending on weather conditions, the
windscreen may fog over momentarily when
the engine is started.
1
Knurled wheel to open and close the air outlets continuously
2
Knurled wheel to adjust the temperature:
> Turn towards blue: cooler
> Turn towards red: warmer
3
Controls
Switching cooling function on/off
The micro-filter traps dust and pollen in the
incoming air. The activated charcoal filter in
addition removes gaseous pollutants from the
air entering the car. This combined filter is
changed by BMW Service during routine maintenance work.
2
3
Knurled wheel for more or less cool air via
the air outlets for the upper body
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the outlets so that cool air is directed
towards you, e.g. if the car's interior has
become hot.
Draught-free ventilation
Adjust the outlets so that the airflow passes the
occupants without striking their bodies directly.
The principle
The independent ventilation system ventilates
the passenger compartment and lowers its
temperature under some circumstances.
The independent heating system warms up the
passenger compartment; snow and ice can be
removed more easily.
Two different switch-on times can be preselected. The systems can also be switched on
or off directly or via the remote control. They
remain switched on for 30 minutes.
Due to their high power consumption, you
should not switch on the systems twice in a row
without first letting the battery recharge while
the vehicle is being driven.
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Knurled wheels to open and close the air
outlets continuously
Reference
1
Independent ventilation*/
heating system*
Driving hints
Micro-filter/activated charcoal filter
Climate
Both systems are operated via the Professional
radio*, see separate operating instructions, or
via the remote control, see page 90.
Independent ventilation system
The independent ventilation system is
switched on, either with the remote control or at
a pre-selected switch-on time, above an outside temperature of approx. 156/59 7. If
operated directly, the independent ventilation
system can be used at any outside temperature, but not while the vehicle is being driven.
The independent heating system will not
come on if the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank lasts for fewer than approx. 50 km,
approx. 30 miles of driving. The independent
heating system switches off if the exhaust pipe
under the front bumper is obstructed, e.g. when
you drive forwards into a pile of snow. This can
result in the formation of smoke.<
Remote control*
The air emerges through the outlets for the
upper body area in the dashboard. The outlets
must therefore be open.
Independent heating system
The independent heating system is switched
on, either with the remote control or using a
pre-selected switch-on time, under an outside
temperature of approx. 156/59 7. If operated
directly, the independent heating system can
be used at any outside temperature, but not
while the vehicle is being driven.
If you have not used the independent
heating system for several months, it may
be necessary to switch the system on again
after a few minutes for the independent heating
system to start up.<
While the ignition is switched off, the warmed
air is directed automatically to the windscreen,
the side windows and the footwell.
As of radio readiness, you can adjust the interior
temperature, the air flow rate and the air distribution.
The independent heating system continues to
run for a short while after being switched off.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
air-conditioning system goes out.
Never operate the independent heating
system in enclosed spaces, as inhaling
the harmful exhaust gas can lead to loss of consciousness with fatal consequences. The
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which
is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.
Switch off the independent heating system
while refuelling.<
1
Switching off
2
Switching on
3
LED
4
Aerial
The reception-dependent average range is
approx. 150 m, approx. 165 yd.
The range is best when you hold the
remote control as high as possible with
the aerial pointing up. When switching on and
off, do not touch the aerial.<
Switching on
1. Press button 2 until LED 3 lights up in
green.
2. Within approx. 3 seconds, press button 2
again. The LED 3 flashes in green.
air-conditioning system flashes.
Switching off
1. Press button 1 until LED 3 lights up in red.
2. Within approx. 3 seconds, press button 1
again. The LED 3 flashes in red.
air-conditioning system goes out.
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Identical frequencies
Overview
The remote control can malfunction due to
nearby external systems or devices using the
same frequency.
Replacing batteries
Controls
Replace the batteries if the LED no longer lights
up or flashes when the independent ventilation
or heating system is switched on.
1. Remove the cover for the battery compartment, see arrow.
Driving hints
2. Insert batteries of the same type. The
proper orientation of the batteries is shown
on the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Attach the cover.
Dispose of old batteries only at an authorised collecting point or hand them in to
BMW Service.<
New remote control
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Mobility
Should you wish to use a new remote control as
an additional remote control or as a replacement for a lost remote control, your BMW Service will be glad to initialise it for you.
You can use two remote controls for your vehicle.
Integrated universal remote
control*
The principle
The integrated universal remote control
replaces up to three different hand-held transmitters for various systems or devices that are
operated by radio remote control, for example a
garage or gate opener or lighting systems. The
integrated universal remote control identifies
and learns the signals transmitted by the original hand-held transmitters.
The signal from an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed to one of the three
memory buttons 1. After this, the programmed
memory button 1 will operate the system in
question. Transmission of the signal is shown
by the LED 2.
If and when you decide to sell your car, in the
interests of security clear the programmed
functions, see page 93.
During the programming operation and
before a programmed system is operated
with the integrated universal remote control,
make sure that no persons, animals or objects
are within the pivoting or movement range of
the system in question, as otherwise injury or
damage could result. Comply also with the
safety instructions supplied with the original
hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the pack 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.
A list of compatible hand-held transmitters can
be found on the Internet at
www.eurohomelink.com. You can also call the
toll-free HomeLink Hotline under
0800 0466 35465 or alternatively under
+49 (0)6838 907 277 in Germany.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Programming
1
Memory buttons
2
LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitter
2. When using for the first time: press the lefthand and right-hand memory button 1 for
approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes.
The three memory buttons are cleared.
3. Point the original hand-held transmitter at
memory buttons 1 at a distance of approx.
10 to 30 cm, approx. 4 to 12 in.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and memory
buttons 1 depends on the system according to which the original hand-held transmitter operates.<
4. Press the command button on the original
hand-held transmitter and the desired
memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control at the same time. The
LED 2 initially flashes slowly. When the
LED 2 starts to flash rapidly, release both
buttons. If the LED 2 does not start to flash
rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, change
the distance and repeat the step.
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the same signal as the original hand-held transmitter.
5. Press programmed memory button 1 on
the integrated universal remote control
three times.
You can operate the device while the ignition is
switched on.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the same signal as the original hand-held transmitter.
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter
To program the integrated universal remote
control, consult the operating instructions for
the device to be operated. The instructions
should indicate what scope there is for synchronisation.
When programming an alternating-code handheld transmitter, the following additional points
should be noted:
Programming will be easier if another person is available to assist you.<
If you have any queries, please contact
your BMW Service centre.<
Deleting all stored programs
Press the left-hand and right-hand memory
button 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2
flashes rapidly. All memorised programs are
deleted.
Reassigning individual programs
Controls
If the device fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. To establish this, either
consult the operating instructions for the original hand-held transmitter or press the programmed memory button 1 on the integrated
universal remote control for a longer period. If
the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote
control flashes rapidly for a short while 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 transmitter.<
Overview
been performed, step 5 must be completed
within about 30 seconds.
1. Point the original hand-held transmitter at
memory buttons 1 at a distance of approx.
10 to 30 cm, approx. 4 to 12 in.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and memory
buttons 1 depends on the system of the
particular original hand-held transmitter.<
2. Press the desired memory button 1 on the
integrated universal remote control.
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the command button of
the original hand-held transmitter. When
the LED 2 starts to flash rapidly, release
both buttons. If the LED 2 does not start to
flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds,
change the distance and repeat the step.
Mobility
1. Park your car within the range of the radio
remote control device.
Driving hints
5. To program additional original hand-held
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above under Fixedcode hand-held transmitter.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be operated. Once step 4 has
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3. Establish the location of the button on the
receiver of the device to be operated, e.g.
on the drive system.
Digital compass*
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 the compass zone
> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass
1
Adjustment button
2
Display
The display shows you the cardinal or intermediate compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
> 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 compass can function correctly; see the world map
with compass zones below.
You can call up various functions by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
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.
The compass is operational again after approx.
10 seconds.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the
adjustment button repeatedly until the display
shows the number of the compass zone corresponding to your current location.
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.
Roller sunblinds*
Roller sunblind for rear window
Overview
> Not all compass directions are displayed.
Procedure
1. Make sure that no large metal objects or
overhead power lines are near your vehicle
and that you have enough space to drive in a
circle.
2. Set the correct compass zone for your current location.
Tap the button in the centre console to raise or
lower the roller sunblind.
Roller sunblinds for rear side windows
Pull the loop on the roller sunblind and hook it
into the mounting.
Controls
3. Press the adjustment button for approx.
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive at least
one full circle at a speed of no more than
7 km/h or 4 mph.
If calibration was successful, the display
changes from C to a compass direction.
Setting right-hand/left-hand steering
Glove box
Opening
Driving hints
Your digital compass is factory-set to righthand or left-hand steering in accordance with
your vehicle.
Setting 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.
After using the glove box while the car is
moving, close its lid without delay, so that
it cannot cause injury in the event of an accident.<
Mobility
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove box comes on.
Closing
Swing lid up.
To lock the glove box, use the integrated key of
the remote control, see page 16.
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Locking
Rechargeable hand lamp*
Ventilated storage compartment
The rechargeable hand lamp is located on the
left-hand side of the glove box. It can remain
plugged in. Whenever required, pull the lamp
out of the socket.
The storage compartment in the centre armrest
can be ventilated: push the switch toward the
rear.
Only insert the lamp into the socket when
it is switched off, otherwise there is a risk
of damage.<
Centre armrest
Storage compartment
Depending on the version, the centre armrest
between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the snap-in adapter*.
For more details on this mobile phone provision, see the separate Operating Instructions.
Opening
Press the button, see arrow.
The temperature can be adjusted using the
knurled wheel for rear-ventilation temperature
control, see page 89.
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,
see the separate Operating Instructions for
Radio.
Connecting
Lift up the centre armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
Jack plug, 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 connection.
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Depending on your vehicle's equipment version, storage compartments are next to the
steering column*, on the front doors and in the
centre console*.
There are nets* on the front-seat backrests.
Front ashtray*
Opening
Overview
Storage compartments in the
passenger compartment
Coat hooks
There are coat hooks on the grab handles in the
rear seating area.
Push the projection on the cover.
Emptying
Controls
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
not hang heavy objects from the hooks, as they
could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in
case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
Drinks holders*
Lift out the insert.
Front
Lighter
Opening
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
Closing
Press the centre of the cover and push in the
drinks holder.
Mobility
The cigarette lighter can be pulled out when it
pops back out.
Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its
knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.
When leaving the car, always remove the
remote control so that children cannot operate
the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<
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Briefly press the centre of the cover.
Driving hints
Use light-weight and breakproof containers and do not transport hot beverages.
Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in
the event of an accident. Do not force containers that are too large into the drinks holders;
otherwise damage could result.<
Rear ashtray*
Socket in the luggage area*
Opening
Saloon
Push the projection on the cover.
Touring
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Connecting electrical
appliances
In your BMW, you can use electrical devices
such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc.,
up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts if at least one
of the following sockets is provided. Do not
damage the sockets by attempting to insert
plugs of the wrong pattern.
Cigarette lighter socket*
Access to the socket: pull the cigarette lighter
out of the socket.
Socket in the centre armrest
Open the cap.
Saloon: through-loading
system*
Opening
1. Open the belt lock of the rear centre seat
belt. To do so, press the button, see arrow,
and release the seat belt tongue.
External audio device, see page 96.
Sockets in the rear centre console*
2. Insert the seat belt tongue at the end of the
belt into the specially designated mounting
on the rear parcel shelf.
Remove the respective cover.
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2. Release the seat belt tongue from the
mounting on the rear parcel shelf and insert
it into the belt lock of the centre seat belt.
The seat belt tongue must be heard to
engage.
3. Push the relevant head restraint all the way
down, see page 35.
There are lashing eyes in the luggage area to
which luggage area nets* or retaining straps
can be attached when loads have to be secured,
see page 109.
Controls
4. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the luggage area.
Roller-blind cover
Fastening
1. Fold the rear seat backrest back into the
position for sitting and engage it.
When returning the rear seat backrest
into the position for sitting, make sure
that the seat's locking mechanism engages
properly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown
about in the event of sharp braking or evasive manoeuvres and endanger the occupants.<
Pull out the cover and hook it into the holders.
Do not place any objects on the cover, as
they could endanger the car's occupants,
e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.
Do not allow the cover to be retracted in an
uncontrolled manner, as otherwise it could be
damaged.<
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Mobility
Make sure that no fluids are leaking in the
luggage area. Otherwise the vehicle could
be damaged.<
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5. The released rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Fold the backrest forwards by
pushing the head restraint.
Driving hints
Touring:
Luggage area
The roller-blind cover is raised* whenever the rear window or tailgate is
opened. Before closing the rear window or tailgate, press the roller-blind downward until it
snaps into place.<
Expanding the luggage area
The rear-seat backrest is divided. You can fold
down either section individually as a means of
expanding the luggage area.
Pull the partition net out of the casing using the
loop strap. Hold the bar on both ends and insert
it into the holders, arrow 1. This can be done
most easily from the rear seat.
When you no longer need the partition net, hold
the bar on both ends and take it out of the holders, arrow 2. Let the partition net slide back into
the casing slowly.
With expanded luggage area
1. Fold down both rear seat backs, see
Expanding the luggage area.
2. Use the buttons to release the casing on
both sides, arrow 1.
Reach into the recess and pull forwards.
When swinging the backrest back up,
make sure that the catch engages properly. When the catch is properly engaged, you
will not be able to see the red warning marking
in the recess. Otherwise, loads could be thrown
about inside the vehicle during strong braking
or evasive manoeuvres and endanger the car's
occupants.<
3. Pull the casing out to the rear, arrow 2, taking care not to tip it.
Comply with the instructions regarding
seat belts on page 32, or there will be
greater risks to personal safety.<
Partition net
4. Push the casing into the guides on the rear
of the backrests.
5. Carefully pull out the partition net and insert
it into the front holders, see Partition net,
above. This can be done most easily from
the front seat.
Do not allow the partition net to be
retracted in an uncontrolled manner, as
otherwise there is a risk of injury, and the partition net could be damaged.<
Follow the same procedure in reverse order to
return the load area to its previous setup.
Finally, push the casing forwards into the holders on both sides until it engages. Tug on the
casing to check if it is engaged properly.
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Storage compartments in the
luggage area
Removing the drawer
1. Push the drawer all the way in.
Overview
2. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way out.
Saloon
Depending on your vehicle's equipment version, there are the following storage options in
the luggage area:
> Left storage compartment, e.g. for stowing
a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD
jackets, depending on vehicle equipment
version
3. Take out the drawer by pulling it down and
backwards.
> Rubber strap on the left trim panel for
securing small objects such as a folding
umbrella
Refitting the drawer
> Net for small objects on the right side trim
panel of the luggage area
1. Hook the guides of the drawer into the front
of the yellow fixtures on the bottom of the
luggage area.
> Retaining straps next to the rear lashing
eyes, e.g. for securing an umbrella
2. Insert the catches into the supports on the
bottom of the luggage area.
> Folding, removable box* under the floor
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items
3. Turn the catches on the left and right all the
way in.
> Storage compartment under the floor panel
> Insertable dividers* and removable storage
tray for the storage compartment under the
floor panel
> Drawer for stowing small items. To release
it, pull the handle firmly. If required, you can
take the drawer fully out, see below
Touring
The following storage options are available in
the luggage area:
Driving hints
> Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags
or tote bags
Controls
> Net* for securing small objects, to be
attached to the mountings of the floor panel
> Umbrella holder underneath the casing for
the partition net
> Rubber straps on the left and right side trim
panels for securing small objects such as a
folding umbrella
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out.
On uphill gradients, release the drawer carefully, as otherwise it could slide out suddenly on
its own and cause injury.
Do not exceed a maximum load of 5 kg/11 lbs
for the drawer, as otherwise damage could
result.<
Mobility
Do not drive or close the luggage compartment lid when the drawer is pulled
> Hooks for hanging up shopping bags or tote
bags, for example, on the left and right sides
of the luggage area
Touring
> Net for small objects on the right side trim
panel of the luggage area
> Storage compartment under the floor panel
Depending on your vehicle's equipment version, there are additional storage options in the
luggage area:
> Net* for securing small objects, to be
attached to the mountings of the floor panel
> Net* on the left side trim panel of the luggage area instead of the rubber strap
Fold up the floor panel and remove it or lean it
forwards.
> Versatile raised floor panel with integrated
protective tarp* for luggage area or bumper
Lashing eyes
> Folding, removable box* under the floor
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items
There are lashing eyes in the luggage area for
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning
straps, see page 109.
> 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 25 kg or 55 lbs for the storage
compartment under the floor panel, as otherwise damage could result.<
Saloon
Ski bag*
The ski bag facilitates the safe and clean transport of up to four pairs of standard skis or up to
two snowboards.
You can stow skis up to a length of 2.10 m,
approx. 6 ft 10 in, with the aid of the ski bag. If
skis of this length are carried, however, the
capacity of the ski bag is lower in view of its
tapered design.
Push it up to the ceiling of the luggage area; a
catch holds the floor panel in place. To remove,
pull the floor panel out of the catch.
Loading
Specification with drawer:
2. Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the hinged cover.
Take the retaining strap on the right-hand side
of the drawer out of the holder and use it to lock
the floor panel in place.
1. Fold down the centre armrest.
3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
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skis or snowboards.
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.
1. Fold down the centre panel in the rear-seat
backrest.
2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.
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4. Insert the tongue of the ski bag's retaining
strap in the centre belt buckle.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap protective material around sharp edges to prevent
damage.
For more information on the various fittings available, contact BMW Service.<
Driving hints
Securing the load
Controls
3. Take out the fitting, arrow 2.
After loading the ski bag, secure the bag and its
contents by tightening the retaining strap at its
turnbuckle.
Mobility
Secure the ski bag in the manner
described, as it could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
To stow away the ski bag, follow the opposite
procedure as for loading.
Removing the ski bag
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You can remove the ski bag for quick drying, for
example, or if you want to use other fittings.
Driving hints
Here is a variety of information
that you may need in particular
driving situations or operating modes.
Driving precautions
Driving precautions
Running in
Moving parts require some time before they can
interact smoothly with one another. Please
comply with the following instructions, which
are intended to ensure that your car achieves its
optimum operating life and economy.
Engine and final drive
Observe the national speed limits in the country
in which you are travelling.
Up to 2000 km, approx. 1250 miles
Drive at varying road and engine speeds, but do
not exceed the following values:
> Petrol engine
4500 rpm, or 160 km/h or 100 mph
> Diesel engine
3500 rpm, or 150 km/h or 90 mph
Avoid full throttle and do not use the automatic
gearbox kick-down.
From 2000 km, approx. 1250 miles,
onwards
Engine and road speeds can be gradually
increased.
maximum efficiency. Operate the clutch gently
while running it in.
After fitting new parts
The same running-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.
General driving notes
Closing the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Drive only with the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate and rear window closed, otherwise exhaust gases could enter the passenger
compartment.<
If it is nevertheless necessary to travel with the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate or rear window open, observe the following precautions:
1. Close all the windows and the glass roof.
2. Turn the air flow rate of the air conditioner or
automatic air-conditioning system well up,
see page 85 or 88.
Hot exhaust system
Tyres
Brake pads and discs do not achieve a favourable wear and contact pattern until the car has
covered about 500 km, approx. 300 miles. Drive
with caution during this running-in period.
High temperatures in the exhaust system
occur with all vehicles. Never remove the
heat shields protecting the exhaust system, nor
apply underseal to them. Make sure that when
the car is driven or parked and when the engine
is idling, no easily flammable material such as
hay, leaves, grass, etc. comes into contact with
the hot exhaust pipe. It could ignite and cause a
fire, with the risk of severe injuries or damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes; otherwise
there is a risk of burns.<
Clutch
Diesel particle filter*
The clutch needs to be run in for about 500 km,
approx. 300 miles, before it will operate with
The diesel particle filter collects soot particles
and burns them periodically at high temperatures. This cleaning procedure takes several
New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons. You
should therefore drive in a restrained manner
for the first 300 km, approx. 200 miles.
Brakes
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Climatic comfort windscreen*
Use the area marked in the illustration for your
garage-door opener, electronic devices for toll
logging, or similar. This area does not have an
infrared-reflective coating and is clearly distinguishable from inside the car.
Aquaplaning
When driving on wet or slushy surfaces,
reduce speed to prevent a wedge of water
from forming between the tyre and the road.
This situation, known as aquaplaning, means
that the tyre can actually lose contact completely with the road surface, so that neither the
car can be steered nor the brake be properly
applied.<
Overview
Drive through water only to a max. depth
of 30 cm, approx. 1 ft, and no faster than
walking pace, otherwise the engine, electrical
system and gearbox may be damaged.<
Never try to prevent the car from rolling
back on an uphill gradient by slipping the
clutch; always apply the handbrake. The clutch
will otherwise wear rapidly.<
In vehicles with 6-cylinder engines, the drive-off
assistant offers additional help, see page 73.
Controls
Apply the handbrake on uphill
gradients
Safe braking
Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations in which this is
necessary. Since the car remains steerable, you
can avoid obstacles by turning the steering
wheel as smoothly as possible.
The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal,
combined with the sound of the hydraulic system operating, indicates that ABS is intervening.
Driving hints
BMW advises against the use of mobile
communication devices such as mobile
phones inside the car, unless they are directly
connected to an outside aerial. Mutual interference between the vehicle's electronics and
such devices cannot be entirely ruled out.
Moreover, there is no guarantee that the radiation generated when such devices are transmitting will be dissipated out of the vehicle's interior.<
Driving through water
Wet roads
In damp weather or heavy rain, apply the brakes
briefly with light pedal pressure every few kilometres/miles. When doing so, make sure that
no other road user is hindered. The resulting
heat dries the brake discs and pads. The braking force will then be available immediately if
needed.
Mobility
Mobile communication equipment
The risk of aquaplaning increases with declining tread depth on the tyres, see also Minimum
tread depth on page 119.
Downhill gradients
To avoid impairing the efficiency of the
brake system as a result of overheating,
drive down long or steep descents in the gear
that allows you to keep brake applications to a
minimum. Otherwise even slight, continuous
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minutes. Under some circumstances, you may
notice it by the fact that the engine temporarily
runs more roughly and requires a higher engine
speed for normal power development. In addition, the exhaust may cause some noise and
emit a small amount of smoke, even after the
engine has been switched off.
Driving precautions
pressure on the brake could cause overheating,
brake pad wear or even brake system failure.<
With convenient access and automatic
gearbox
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down through the gears all the way to
first gear, if necessary. This avoids overburdening the brakes. Downshifting in manual mode of
the automatic gearbox, see page 49.
Insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
The engine can be switched off with the selector lever in position N. See also page 26.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the gearbox in neutral or with the
engine switched off; engine braking action will
not be present, or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Make sure that pedal functions are not impaired
by floor mats, carpets or other objects.<
Corrosion of brake discs
If the car is used for short distances only, is
parked for lengthy periods or subjected to only
minor loads, the brake discs will be particularly
susceptible to corrosion and the brake pads will
collect dirt; this is because the brake pressure
necessary for a self-cleaning effect is not generated.
When the brakes are applied, corroded discs
tend to judder, and even lengthy brake applications usually fail to eliminate this effect entirely.
Car parked
Moisture condensate forms in the automatic
air-conditioning system and is discharged
underneath the car. Traces of water on the
ground are therefore normal.
Rule of the road
When entering countries where the traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road to the
country in which your car is registered, certain
measures are necessary to avoid dazzling the
drivers of oncoming vehicles.
BMW Service is able to supply masking film.
Note the instructions enclosed with the film
when applying.
Load
Avoid overloading the car, as this could
cause the tyres' carrying capacity to be
exceeded. The tyres could then overheat and
sustain internal damage. This could lead to sudden pressure loss.<
Loading
> Position heavy objects as low and as far forward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backs.
> Wrap protective material round sharp corners and edges.
General information about care of your BMW is
provided in the booklet Looking after your car.
> When carrying very heavy loads with no
passengers on the back seat, insert both
outer seat belts into the respective opposite
buckles.
Touring: rear window wiper
Saloon
Before entering a car wash
In automatic car washes, there is a risk of damage to the rear window wiper. If necessary, ask
the car wash operator about appropriate protection measures.
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the car's operating safety may be endangered
and the construction and use regulations
infringed.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be dislodged, for example by heavy braking, sudden
avoiding action or similar, and endanger the
occupants.<
> Do not stack items higher than the top edge
of the seat backs.
> Wrap appropriate protective material
around objects that could strike the rear
window while the car is on the move.
Roof rack*
A special roof rack system is available as an
accessory for your BMW. Please observe the
directions contained in the installation instructions.
Controls
> Use the partition net to protect passengers,
see page 100. Make sure that objects cannot poke through the partition net.
Overview
Touring
Mounting points
The mounting points are located on the roof/on
the roof rails*.
Always stow and secure the load as
described above, so that it cannot endanger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or avoiding action is necessary.
Do not exceed the car's permitted gross weight
or the axle load limits, see page 156, otherwise
A loaded roof rack alters the car's road behaviour and steering response quite considerably,
by moving its centre of gravity.
When loading the roof rack, ensure that the
specified roof load limit, the car's gross weight
limit and the axle loads are not exceeded.
The relevant figures are shown in the Weights
section on page 156.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom. Make
sure that there is sufficient clearance for raising
the glass roof and that no objects extend back
into the movement range of the luggage compartment lid/tailgate.
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Mobility
> BMW Service can supply suitable lashings*
for securing larger or heavier loads. Four
lashing eyes are provided for attaching the
lashing equipment. Two are located on the
luggage-area side walls 1, two more are on
the rear luggage-area panel 2.
Please comply with the information provided with the lashing equipment.
Loading the roof rack
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> Small and relatively light items can be
retained with tensioning straps, a luggage
area net* or other suitable straps*.
Driving hints
Securing the load
Driving precautions
Correct, secure loading of the roof rack will prevent items from shifting or falling off during the
journey.
Saloon:
Drive smoothly and avoid violent acceleration,
braking or cornering.
Towing a trailer
The trailer load limit is given on page 160.
Trailer tow hitch with swivel-mounted
ball head*
Touring:
Vehicles built with a factory-installed trailer tow
hitch come with the standard equipment of
reinforced springs at the rear axle and, depending on the vehicle model, with a more powerful
engine cooling system.
The ball head for the trailer tow hitch is located
on the underside of the vehicle. It can be swivelled in and out when the ignition is switched
off. See also the operating instructions supplied
by the system's manufacturer.
Before driving with a trailer or load carrier,
make sure that the ball head is properly
locked, as unstable driving conditions and/or
accidents could otherwise result. The ball head
is correctly locked into place when the LED in
the button lights up in green.<
4. Swivel out the ball head manually until it
locks into place audibly. To protect your
hands from dirt, wear the linen gloves supplied with the vehicle. The ball head is correctly locked into place when the LED in the
button lights up in green.
Swivelling out the ball head
1. Switch off the ignition and open the luggage
area.
2. Step out of the swivelling area of the ball
head behind the vehicle.
3. Saloon: briefly press the button on the
right-hand side of the luggage area. Touring: Briefly press the button behind the luggage-area trim panel on the left-hand side.
The ball head swivels out to its intermediate
position. The LED in the button flashes in
red.
If the ball head is not properly locked, the
LED in the button flashes in red. Press the
button for approx. 5 seconds and swivel out the
ball head again. If the LED in the button continues to flash in red, do not use the trailer tow
hitch, as unstable driving conditions and/or
accidents could otherwise result.<
Due to the reinforced chassis in the rear area of
a vehicle equipped for trailer towing, the self-
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regenerating function of the rear bumper system is limited.
Trailer socket
Malfunction
The trailer socket is located on the trailer tow
hitch. Fold the cover downwards.
Swivelling in the ball head
Before a journey
1. Uncouple the trailer or load carrier, remove
the fittings for the track-stabilising devices,
pull out the connector for the trailer's power
supply and, if applicable, pull the adapter
out of the socket.
2. Remove the cover from the side wall of the
luggage area, see Swivelling out the ball
head.
3. Press button briefly, see Swivelling out.
4. Grip the rear of the ball head and swivel it in
until it locks into place audibly. The ball
head is correctly locked into place when the
LED in the button lights up in green.
Grip the rear of the ball head when
you are swivelling it inwards, as otherwise injury could result.<
Nose weight
It is important to ensure that the nose weight is
never less than a minimum of 25 kg or 55 lbs.
The nose weight limit is given on page 160. The
nose weight should be kept close to this limit.
The trailer's nose weight affects the towing
vehicle and thus increases its weight. The
weight of the trailer tow hitch and the nose
weight reduce the maximum payload of your
BMW. Please ensure that these do not cause
the gross weight limit of the towing vehicle to be
exceeded if a trailer is being towed.
Load
Driving hints
If this malfunction occurs keep the luggage area closed, as otherwise the trailer
tow hitch with swivel-mounted ball head could
become unlocked inadvertently.<
Controls
Overview
The warning light shows red. The
swivel-mounted ball head of the
trailer tow hitch is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
When loading the trailer, make sure that the
cargo is stowed as low and as close to the axle
as possible.
Do not exceed the trailer's permitted gross
weight nor the specified permitted towing load
for the vehicle. The respective smaller value is
the limit which should be adhered to.
Mobility
A low centre of trailer gravity makes the outfit
much more stable and safe to drive.
Take great care to check the BMW's and the
trailer's tyre pressures. For the car, the tyre
inflation pressures for heavy loads apply, see
page 119. After each correction of the tyre
pressures, reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator,
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Tyre pressures
Driving precautions
see page 74. For the trailer, comply with the
manufacturer's specifications.
Run Flat Indicator
Reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator after a trailer
has been attached or detached, see page 74.
Outside mirrors
Two outside mirrors which bring both rear corners of the trailer into your field of view are
required by law. Mirrors of this kind can be
obtained from BMW Service as optional accessories.
Electrical consumers
When towing a caravan, try to avoid operating
electrical equipment for too long at a time, in
order to limit the drain on the car's battery.
vehicle so that road speeds fall to below the
critical range and the outfit is stabilised.
The system functions whenever a trailer is
towed and connected to the corresponding
power socket, at road speeds of at least approx.
65 km/h, approx. 40 mph.
If the power socket for the trailer is in use but no
trailer is attached, for example during use of a
bicycle carrier with lights, the system may
become active in extreme driving situations.
The system cannot intervene if the trailer veers
instantly, e.g. on slippery or loose road surfaces. Trailers with a high centre of gravity can
tip over before any snaking motion is detected.
The system is not operational if DSC is deactivated or malfunctioning, see page 71.
Gradients
The power output of the trailer's rear lights
must not exceed the following values:
Flashing turn indicators: 42 W each side
Tail lights: 60 W each side
Brake lights: 84 W total
Rear fog lights: 42 W total
Reversing lights: 42 W total
In the interest of safety and to avoid holding up
other traffic, do not attempt to climb gradients
steeper than 12Ξ when towing a trailer. If a
supplementary permit for heavier trailer loads
has been obtained, the limit is 8Ξ, see
page 160.
Before starting a journey, check that the
trailer's rear lights are operating correctly.
Driving without functioning rear lights could put
other road users at risk.<
Downhill gradients
Towing a trailer
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h,
approx. 50 mph, otherwise the trailer may
start to snake, depending on design and load.<
Special care must be taken when descending
gradients, where a trailer is more susceptible to
snaking.
Before starting to descend, always change
down to the next lower gear, if necessary as far
as first gear, and drive down the hill slowly.
Counteracting snaking
If the trailer nevertheless begins to snake, the
outfit can only be stabilised by braking hard
immediately. Only attempt to steer out of the
situation if this is absolutely essential, and make
any steering movements as cautiously as possible and without endangering other road users.
Trailer Stability Control*
The system helps you to neutralise a trailer's
tendency to swing from side to side. It detects
snaking movements and promptly brakes the
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Controls
Driving hints
Mobility
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Mobility
To assist you in preserving your car's mobility,
this section contains important information on
operating fluids, wheels and tyres, maintenance
and minor repairs.
Refuelling
Refuelling
Tank cap
Saloon
Opening
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand trim
panel of the luggage area.
1. Open fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2. Turn the tank cap counter-clockwise.
3. Place the tank cap in the holder on the flap.
Closing
Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is
clearly heard to click into place.
Do not pinch the strap attached to the
cap. Otherwise, fuel vapours could
escape.<
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
Touring
1. Fold up the luggage area floor panel.
2. Remove the cover from the right-hand trim
panel of the luggage area. To do so, turn the
screws, arrows 1, a quarter turn and take
out the cover, arrow 2.
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can unlock the
fuel filler flap manually:
3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
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> fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less
effectively
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts
out for the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Petrol engine
Regular-grade unleaded fuel, octane
number 91 RON.
335i: premium-grade unleaded fuel, octane
number 95 RON.
Do not fill the tank with any petrol below
the specified minimum grade. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged.<
National-market specification for
leaded fuel*
Approx. 63 litres, approx. 13.9 Imp. gal., including a reserve of approx. 8 litres, approx. 1.8 Imp.
gal.
This specification enables you to run the car on
leaded petrol, in addition to the fuel grades
listed above. The minimum approved grade is
91 RON.
Diesel engine
Diesel engine
Approx. 61 litres, approx. 13.4 Imp. gal., including a reserve of approx. 6.5 litres, approx.
1.4 Imp. gal.
Do not use rapeseed methyl ester RME,
biodiesel or petrol. If the wrong type of
fuel has been added, do not start the engine,
otherwise you risk causing damage to it.<
Fuel grade
Contact BMW Service if the wrong type of fuel
has been added.
Petrol engine
> Your BMW's engine is rated to run on:
Diesel oil to DIN EN 590 standard.
Never use fuel containing lead, as otherwise the catalytic converter will be permanently damaged.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing
85% ethanol, nor with flex fuel. Otherwise the
engine and fuel supply system will be damaged.<
For optimal fuel economy, the petrol should be
sulphur-free or as low in sulphur content as
possible. Since the engine has a knock control
function, it can run on different grades of fuel.
Overview
> The minimum permissible grade is:
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> the supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely
Premium-grade unleaded fuel, octane
number 95 RON.
This fuel is also sold under the following
designations:
DIN EN 228 or Eurosuper.
Driving hints
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle during refuelling, otherwise
> You can also run the engine on:
The filler neck is designed for refuelling at
diesel pumps.<
Winter-grade diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine operates reliably during the cold season of the year, it must
be run on winter-grade diesel oil, which garages
usually sell during the period in question. Fuel
filter heating is installed as standard equipment
to prevent the fuel from solidifying during operation.
> Super Plus/premium plus fuel, octane
number 98 RON.
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Mobility
When handling fuel, comply with
the safety regulations displayed by
garages and filling stations.<
Fill up with fuel of this grade so that the
nominal performance values are achieved.
Reference
Note when refuelling
Refuelling
Do not incorporate any additives, including petrol, as these could cause damage
to the engine.<
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Wheels and tyres
Checking pressures
Check the tyre pressures regularly: at
least twice a month and before setting out
on any long journey. Incorrect tyre pressures
can adversely affect the car's roadholding and
cause tyre damage, which could result in an
accident.<
Tyre pressure values
Overview
The condition of the tyres and maintenance of
the correct tyre pressures not only influence
tyre life but are also decisive factors in road
safety and ride quality.
These tyre pressures apply to sizes of tyre
approved by BMW and makes of tyre recommended by BMW; details are available from
BMW Service.
Condition of tyres
Inspect tyres frequently for damage, the presence of foreign bodies, unusual wear and sufficient tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tyre tread depth should not be allowed to
drop below 3 mm, approx. 1/8 in. Below a tread
depth of 3 mm, approx. 1/8 in, there is an
increased risk of aquaplaning when driving on
wet roads at fairly high speeds.
Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approx. 3/16 in,
winter tyres become noticeably less suitable for
winter driving conditions. New tyres should be
fitted in the interest of safety.
Controls
Information for your safety
Tyre size
Driving hints
Tyre pressures
After correcting tyre pressures, reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator, see page 74.<
Tyre pressures for trailer towing
For trailer towing, the tyre pressures specified
for higher load apply.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tyre's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tyre's flanks identify tyres that incorporate
these wear indicators. Once the tyre tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tread
depth remaining is 1.6 mm, approx. 1/16 in.
Tyre damage
Unusual vibration while the car is being driven
could indicate a tyre fault or some other defect
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If you do not see any tyre pressures listed for
your tyres' speed code letter, observe the tyre
pressures for the corresponding size, e.g.
255/45 R 17.
Mobility
The tyre pressures for the approved tyre sizes
are visible on the driver's door post when the
driver's door is open.
Wheels and tyres
on your car. This may have been caused e.g. by
driving over a kerb or similar. The same applies
to any other abnormal road behaviour, such as
pulling severely to the right or left.
In such cases, reduce speed immediately
and have the wheels and tyres checked
without delay. Proceed with caution to the nearest BMW Service or specialist tyre dealer that
operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. Have the car towed there
if necessary.
Tyre damage represents a risk of serious injury
to the car's occupants and to all other road
users.<
Age of tyres
For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tyre replacement after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tyres.
A tyre's date of manufacture is included in the
inscription on the tyre:
DOT ... 0705 means that the tyre was manufactured in week 07 of 2005.
Run-flat tyres
New wheels and tyres
Have new wheels and tyres fitted only by
BMW Service or by a specialist tyre dealer
that operates to BMW specifications and has
suitably trained personnel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk.
Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tyres
BMW advises against the use of
retreaded tyres, as these could adversely
affect the car's safety. Their carcasses may differ in internal construction or have aged sufficiently to limit their durability.<
Correct wheels and tyres
When fitting new tyres or changing over from
summer to winter tyres and vice versa, fit runflat tyres for your own safety. In the event of a
flat, no spare wheel is available. BMW Service
will be glad to advise you on this.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that damaged run-flat tyres be replaced
rather than repaired.<
BMW recommends fitting only wheels
and tyres that it has approved for your
type of vehicle, otherwise the tyres may e.g.
make contact with the vehicle body due to
impermissible tolerances, even though they are
of an approved size; this could result in a serious
accident. BMW is unable to assess the suitability of wheels and tyres it has not approved and
cannot therefore guarantee their safety.<
Details of the correct wheel/tyre combinations
can be obtained from BMW Service.
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres is the circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tyres comprise a conditionally selfsupporting tyre and a special rim. The reinforcement in the sidewalls ensures that the tyre
can continue to be used subject to certain
restrictions, even if depressurised.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tyre, see Indication of a flat tyre, page 74.
The correct wheel and tyre combination also
has an influence on various systems, the function of which could otherwise be adversely
affected, for instance ABS, DSC or RPA.
To maintain the car's good road behaviour,
always fit tyres of the same make and tread pattern to all wheels. After a tyre has been damaged, fit the original wheel and tyre combination
again as soon as possible.
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Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. BMW Service is able to provide
details.
Fit snow chains in pairs and only to the rear
wheels. When fitting, comply with the snow
chain manufacturer's instructions. When snow
chains are in use, do not exceed 50 km/h or
30 mph.
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by
BMW for each tyre size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tyre.
When properly used, these tyres meet the highest standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Do not initialise the Run Flat Indicator if
snow chains are fitted, as the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DTC temporarily, see
page 71.<
Special characteristics of winter tyres
Driving hints
BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres if the
car is used for driving in wintry conditions.
Although all-season tyres with an M+S marking
have better winter characteristics than summer
tyres, they do not normally match the performance of winter tyres.
Overview
Snow chains*
Controls
Recommended makes of tyre
Note the speed limit applicable to these
tyres
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tyres fitted to your car; failure to do
so could result in tyre damage and accidents.<
Mobility
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tyres, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the tyres fitted
must be displayed in your field of view. Specialist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply
these labels.
Tyre storage
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Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and preferably dark place when not in use. Protect tyres
against contamination from oil, grease and fuel.
Do not work on the car unless you possess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by BMW Service or by a workshop that
operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. If such work is performed
inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk.<
Closing
Engine compartment lid
Close the engine compartment lid from a height
of about 40 cm, approx. 16 in, with some
momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Releasing
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the engine compartment lid is
unobstructed.
If you notice during the journey that the engine
compartment lid has not been properly closed,
stop the car at the earliest possible moment and
close it correctly.<
Pull the lever.
Opening
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windscreen
before you open the engine compartment lid.<
Press the release lever and open the lid.
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1
2
3
Diesel engine: the expansion tank is on the
opposite side of the vehicle
Filler neck for washer fluid for headlight
cleaning system and windscreen washer,
see page 52
4
Jump-starting connection, see page 138
Vehicle Identification Number
5
Engine oil filler cap, see Adding engine oil
6
Diesel engine: dipstick for engine oil, see
Engine oil level
Petrol engine: coolant expansion tank, see
page 125
Driving hints
Controls
Overview
Important accessories in the engine compartment
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption varies depending on
driving style and operating conditions.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
Diesel engine: checking engine oil level
Mobility
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. after
driving continuously for at least 10 km or
6.5 miles.
2. Switch off the engine.
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The quantity of oil between the two dipstick
marks is approx. 1 litre, approx. 1.8 Imp. pt.
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3. After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick 6
and wipe it dry with a non-linting cloth,
paper towel or similar.
Do not add oil beyond the upper dipstick
mark. Adding too much oil will harm the
engine.<
Possible displays
Petrol engine: checking engine oil level
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 10 km or 6.5 miles. 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.
symbol and "OIL" are shown in the display.
2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever.
The oil level is checked and the reading displayed.
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 at the earliest opportunity,
but no more than 1 litre, approx. 1.8 Imp pt.,
see also Adding engine oil on page 125.
4
Oil level too high.
Adding 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 distance remaining to the next oil service, see
page 127. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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Adding engine oil
BMW Service can provide details of the
oils currently approved by BMW for your
Do not use any oil additives, as they could
lead to engine damage under some circumstances.<
Alternative oil grades
If exceptionally none of these oils is available,
you can top up small quantities in between oil
changes with other grades of oil. The oil specification on the container must be one of the following:
Petrol engines
> Preferred: BMW Longlife-01,
BMW Longlife-01 FE or BMW Longlife-04
> Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98, or
ACEA A3
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Only add 1 litre, approx. 1.8 lmp. pt., when the
warning light shown below comes on in the
instrument cluster, or with petrol engines when
the oil level measurement shows "+1l". With
diesel engines, only add oil when the oil level
has fallen to just above the lower mark on the
dipstick, see page 123.
Overview
car.<
Diesel engines
> Alternatively: BMW Longlife-01,
BMW Longlife-98 or ACEA A3/B4
Oil change
Have an oil change carried out only by BMW
Service, or a workshop employing trained personnel and working to the specifications issued
by BMW.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is a decisive factor
for the correct operation and long life of your
car's engine. On the basis of extensive tests,
BMW regularly approves specific grades of
engine oil.
Do not open up the cooling system while
the engine is hot, otherwise you may
scald yourself on the escaping coolant steam.<
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW. BMW Service can provide
details of which additives are suitable.
Use only suitable additives, otherwise the
engine could suffer damage. The additives are injurious to health.<
Mobility
Keep oils and greases, etc. out of the
reach of children and comply with the relevant warnings on the containers. Otherwise,
these products may pose health risks.<
Coolant
When disposing of coolant additives,
comply with the relevant environmental
protection laws.<
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Top up the oil level within the next 200 km
or 125 miles, otherwise the engine may
suffer damage.<
Driving hints
> Preferred: BMW Longlife-04
Checking coolant level
1. Allow the engine to cool down.
2. Turn the cap on the expansion tank slightly
anti-clockwise until it starts to open, then
allow the pressure to escape before opening it fully.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, see also diagram next to the filler
neck.
4. If necessary, slowly top up to correct level
but do not overfill.
5. Fit the cap and turn until it is clearly heard to
click into place.
6. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as
soon as possible.
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Maintenance
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a comprehensive record of servicing will prove a significant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and advanced algorithms take account
of the varying conditions in which your BMW is
used. Condition Based Service uses these to
determine current and future servicing requirements. The system provides you with an opportunity to tailor the scope of maintenance work
to your personal standards, so that your BMW
will always be reliably operational.
In the instrument cluster, you can have the
remaining distances and times for selected
maintenance tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates displayed to you individually, see
page 66:
Make sure that the date in the instrument
cluster is always set correctly, see
page 67, otherwise the effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS is not assured.<
Service Booklet
More information on items that need regular
maintenance and on the scope of maintenance
required can be found in the Service Booklet.
BMW recommends that you have maintenance and repair work carried out by
BMW Service.
Make sure that maintenance work is confirmed
in the Service Booklet after it has been carried
out. These entries are evidence that your vehicle has been serviced regularly and correctly.<
Socket for on-board
diagnosis OBD
Mobility
The BMW Maintenance System contributes
towards upholding the roadworthiness and
operating reliability of your BMW. Its purpose is
to optimise maintenance measures with a view
to minimising the cost of looking after your car.
Controls
Your vehicle continuously saves servicerequirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advisor can read out this data from the remote control unit, and propose an optimised maintenance 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.
Overview
Service data in the remote control
Driving hints
BMW Maintenance System
> Engine oil
> Brake pads: separately for front and rear
> Brake fluid
> Statutory vehicle inspections, depending
on national requirements
> Diesel particle filter*
Components which have a decisive effect on
exhaust emissions can be tested via the OBD
socket with a suitable device.
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> Vehicle check
Maintenance
This on-board diagnosis socket is on the
driver's side, on the underside of the instrument
panel to the left, behind a cover.
Exhaust emissions
The warning light flashes:
Engine malfunction that can damage
the catalytic converter. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
The warning light lights up:
Exhaust emissions have deteriorated. Have the
car checked as soon as possible.
Recycling
Your vehicle was designed in such a way that
the production and choice of materials are conducive to recycling at a later point in time.
BMW recommends returning your vehicle at
the end of its service life to a recycling point
specified by the BMW Group. In this manner,
you can actively contribute to protecting the
environment and its resources. Vehicle recycling is subject to the respective national regulations. You can obtain more information in the
Internet under www.bmw.com or from your
BMW Service.
General care
Useful hints on care of your BMW are provided
in the booklet Looking after your car.
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Replacing parts
Overview
Wiper blades
Saloon
1. Fold up the wiper arm.
The toolkit is stored in a compartment on the
right-hand side of the luggage area. Remove
the cover.
2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook
on the bottom, see arrow.
Controls
Toolkit
3. Swing the wiper blade upwards.
In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windscreen before you open the engine compartment.<
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Mobility
The toolkit is in a storage compartment on the
left-hand side of the luggage area underneath
the floor panel.
4. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
the windscreen, see arrow.
Driving hints
Touring
Replacing parts
Touring: changing rear wiper blade
BMW specifications and has suitably trained
personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LED
Controls, displays and other equipment items
inside your car have light-emitting diodes
behind a cover as their light source. These
LEDs resemble conventional lasers and are
classified by law as Class 1 light-emitting
diodes.
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.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours at a time, as this could cause
irritation to the retina.<
Xenon headlights*
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs are important elements in
terms of your driving safety. They should,
therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends that any bulb-related routines that you
are not familiar with or that are not described
here be entrusted to BMW Service.
Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with
the fingers, because even slight amounts
of dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb
and reduce its working life. Use a clean tissue,
cloth or similar, or hold the bulb by its base.<
A box containing spare bulbs is available from
BMW Service.
Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch. Otherwise, burns could
result.<
These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon headlight fails
nonetheless, switch on the fog lights and continue the journey with great care, provided that
local legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon headlight
system, including bulb replacement, carried out only by BMW Service or a workshop
adhering to BMW specifications and employing
skilled personnel. Work that is improperly carried out could otherwise result in a risk of fatal
injury due to high voltage.<
Side and parking lights
In the event of a fault, please contact BMW
Service or a workshop that operates to BMW
specifications and has suitably trained personnel.
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the consumer in question, as otherwise short-circuits
could result. Observe any instructions supplied
by the bulb manufacturer, to avoid the risk of
injury or damage when changing bulbs.<
Halogen headlights
Please see the booklet Looking after your car
for notes on care of the headlights.
One of two halogen headlight versions is
installed in your vehicle. They primarily differ in
their covers. There are separate headlight covers for low-beam headlights and high-beam
headlights.
If the routine for changing a particular
bulb is not described here, please contact
BMW Service or a workshop that operates to
H7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurised, so wear goggles and gloves. There is otherwise a risk
of injury if the bulb is damaged.<
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Take care when installing the covers, as
otherwise leaks could occur and cause
damage to the headlight system.<
Overview
Access to the bulbs, version 1
The high beam headlight can be accessed from
the engine compartment, whereas the lowbeam headlight is accessed through a flap in
the wheel well.
1
Cover for high-beam headlight
2
Cover for low-beam headlight
3
Turn indicator holder
> High-beam headlight: press the catch,
arrow 4, and take the cover out of the guide.
> Low-beam headlight: unscrew and remove
the cover, arrow 5.
Cover for high-beam headlight
2
Cover for low-beam headlight
3
Turn indicator holder
To remove the covers:
1. Fold the respective wire bracket to the side,
see arrows.
2. Flip the cover upwards and take it out of the
guide.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to refit
the covers.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to refit
the covers.
Access through the wheel well
Only for low-beam headlights and turn indicators:
1. Turn the wheel inwards.
2. Open the flap in the wheel well. To do so,
use a coin, for example, to turn the fastener
anti-clockwise.
Driving hints
1
Controls
To remove the covers:
Access to the bulbs, version 2
Replacing the low-beam headlight and
high-beam headlight, version 1
Mobility
The high beam headlight can be accessed from
the engine compartment, whereas the lowbeam headlight is accessed through a flap in
the wheel well.
1. Remove the relevant cover for the headlight.
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2. Disconnect the plug from the light.
Replacing parts
3. Push the wire bracket to the side out of the
mounting, arrow 1, and fold it down,
arrow 2.
1. Remove the cover for the high-beam headlight.
4. Remove the bulb.
3. Pull out the bulb and change it.
5. Insert a new bulb as shown in the detail of
the illustration above.
4. Insert the bulb holder.
6. Fold up the wire bracket and lock it.
2. Pull out the bulb holder, see arrow.
5. Reattach the cover.
7. Connect the plug.
Front turn indicators
21 watt bulb, PY21W
or PY21W Silver Vision
Replacing the low-beam headlight and
high-beam headlight, version 2
1. Open the flap in the wheel well, see Access
through the wheel well on page 131.
1. Remove the relevant cover for the headlight.
2. Push the bulb at the plug upwards against
the holder, see arrow, and pull it backwards
to remove.
2. Turn the turn-indicator holder 1 to the left
and remove.
3. Press the bulb in slightly and turn to the left,
take out and change it.
3. Disconnect the plug from the light.
4. Connect the plug to the new bulb.
4. Insert the turn-indicator holder 1.
5. Attach the flap to the wheel well.
5. Insert the bulb into the holder at the top and
push it forwards to engage.
Rear lights
Saloon
Side and parking lights
> Rear fog light:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
5 watt bulb, W5W
> Other lights:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
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Lights in the side section
Saloon
1. Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the
luggage area or release the turn-lock fastener by turning it counter-clockwise and
remove the cover.
1
Brake light
2
Parking/tail light
3
Flashing turn indicator
4
Reversing light
5
Tail light
6
Rear fog light*
Controls
2. Loosen the bulb holder with clip, see arrow,
and pull out.
Overview
The rear lights are divided into two parts. One
part is in the luggage compartment lid, the other
is in the side section.
> Rear fog light:
H21W bulb, 21 watts
> Other lights:
P21W bulb, 21 watts
The rear lights are divided into two parts. One
part is in the tailgate, the other is in the side section.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the luggage area.
Touring
1. Left-hand lights:
Open the flap on the left-hand side of the
luggage area.
Driving hints
Touring
1
Brake light
2
Parking/tail light
3
Flashing turn indicator
4
Reversing light
5
Tail light
6
Rear fog light*
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Mobility
Right-hand lights:
Open the luggage area floor panel. Turn the
screws on the cover, arrows 1, a quarter
turn and take out the cover, arrow 2.
Replacing parts
and pull out.
Touring
1. Press out one side of the cover at the clips
using a screwdriver, see arrows, and fold
the cover downward.
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the luggage area.
2. Fold back the foam insulating material.
and remove.
Lights in the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Saloon
clicks into place.
1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
luggage compartment lid using a screwdriver and remove the trim.
6. Reattach the trim of the tailgate.
2. Unfasten the bulb holder with clip, see
arrow, and remove.
C5W bulb, 5 watts
Licence plate lights
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the trim of the luggage compartment lid.
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Jack mounting points
2. Take out the light towards the left and
change the bulb.
3. Insert the light.
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Thief-proof wheel studs*
Controls
1. Using a screwdriver, push the light to the
right in the flap of the light housing.
Centre brake light
This light uses LED technology. In the event of a
fault, please contact BMW Service or a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and
has suitably trained personnel.
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, see Runflat tyres, page 120.
When fitting new tyres or changing over from
summer to winter tyres and vice versa, fit runflat tyres for your own safety. In the event of a
flat, no spare wheel is available. BMW Service
will be glad to advise you on this. See also New
wheels and tyres, page 120.
The tools for changing wheels are available as optional accessories from BMW
Service.<
Wheel stud for adapter
2
Adapter, in toolkit
Removing
1. Take the adapter 2 out of the toolkit and
insert it into the wheel stud.
2. Unscrew wheel stud 1.
After reattaching the wheel stud, remove the
adapter again.
The code number is embossed on the face of
the adapter. Please note down this number and
keep the note in a safe place for the event of the
adapter being lost.
Car battery
Mobility
If you need to continue driving with a damaged
tyre, see Indication of a flat tyre on page 74.
1
Maintenance
The battery needs no routine maintenance
whatsoever, in other words the quantity of acid
it contains will normally last for the full operating
life of the battery in temperate climates. BMW
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Your BMW is fitted with run-flat tyres as standard. This dispenses with the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
Driving hints
Changing a wheel
Replacing parts
Service will gladly advise you on all matters
relating to batteries.
Recharging the battery
Recharge the battery only with the engine
stopped, via the connections in the engine
compartment. Connections, see Jump-starting
on page 138.
Fuses
Do not repair blown fuses or replace them
with fuses of different colours or ampere
ratings, otherwise overloaded electrical wires
can cause a fire in the vehicle.<
Disposal
After changing the battery, have the old
one disposed of by BMW Service or take
it to an official collecting point. Batteries filled
with acid should be transported and stored
upright. Protect batteries against falling over
when in transit.<
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, the functions of
certain equipment items may be restricted and
require reinitialising. Likewise, individual settings may have been lost and need to be reprogrammed:
Open the cover in the glove box and remove.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are
set in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.
> Time and date
These values must be updated, see
page 67.
> Radio
Stations must be memorised again, see the
separate Operating Instructions for Radio.
> Glass roof
Under some circumstances, the roof can be
raised only. The system must be initialised.
Please contact your BMW Service.
> Panorama glass roof
Under some circumstances, the roof can be
raised only. The system must be initialised.
Please contact your BMW Service.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be memorised again,
see page 36.
> Inside mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, see
page 94.
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> Equipment with Business mobile phone
provision. This equipment specification
permits you to make an emergency call
even if a mobile phone has not been registered with the car.
> Radio readiness is switched on.
> The mobile phone network is received.
> The emergency call system is functional.
Although the emergency number may differ
from country to country, it is still possible to initiate an emergency call within most GSM networks using the button.
It is a punishable offence to misuse the emergency call system.
Initiating an emergency call
1. Briefly press the cover flap to open it.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency call
centre cannot be heard over the hands-free
system, it is possible that the hands-free system is malfunctioning. The emergency call centre may still be able to hear you, however.
If certain requirements are met, an emergency
call is automatically initiated after a serious
accident. The automatic emergency call will not
be hindered by pressing the button.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
function cannot be ensured in certain
unfavourable conditions.<
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Prerequisites for an emergency call:
Assist emergency call centre is established. If
the car's current position can be determined,
this information is transmitted to the emergency call centre.
Mobile Service
The BMW Group's Mobile Service (Emergency
Service) is there to assist you round the clock in
the event of a breakdown, including on weekends and public holidays.
The telephone numbers for Mobile Service in
your home country are in the Contact booklet.
Driving hints
Emergency call*
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Mutual aid
2. Press the SOS button for at least
2 seconds.
The LED in the button comes on. As soon as a
telephone connection with the general emergency call centre has been established, the
LED flashes.
Certain items in the first-aid pouch have a limited useful life. Check the expiry dates of the
contents regularly and replace any items that
have expired.
Mobility
First-aid pouch*
In vehicles equipped with an activated BMW
Assist, a telephone connection with the BMW
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If the situation permits, wait in the car until voice
contact has been established. You can then
provide detailed information about your situation.
Mutual aid
Saloon
Touring
The first-aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the luggage area in a storage compartment.
The warning triangle is behind the cover on the
left-hand side of the luggage area. Press the tab
to take it out.
Touring
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by using two jump leads
from another vehicle's battery. In the same way,
you can help to start another car. Use only leads
with fully insulated terminal clamps.
The first-aid pouch is behind the cover on the
left-hand side of the luggage area.
Warning triangle*
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal accident may occur. Do not depart from the procedure described below, otherwise personal
injury could result or one or both vehicles be
damaged.<
Preparations
1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volt and approximately the same capacitance in Amp/h.
This information is on the battery.
Saloon
2. Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
The bodies of the two vehicles must not
make contact, otherwise there is the risk
of a short-circuit.<
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side of the luggage area. Press the tab to take it
out.
Connecting the jump leads
Connect the jump leads in the correct
order to avoid sparks that could cause
injury.<
Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
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1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting connection up to remove.
Starting the engine
1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at a slightly
increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
customary way.
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,
wait several minutes until the flat battery
has been recharged to a slightly greater
degree.
Overview
tery's positive terminal, see also Engine compartment overview on page 123. The cap is
marked with +.
3. Allow the engines to run for a few minutes.
3. Connect the second terminal clamp on the
positive/+ jump lead to the positive battery
terminal or a jump-starting connection on
the vehicle to be started.
4. Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/–
jump lead to the negative battery terminal or
the engine or body earth connection on the
donor vehicle.
Your BMW has a special nut to act as the
body earth or negative terminal.
If necessary, check the battery and have it
recharged.
Do not use any spray products sold as
starting aids.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Using the towing eye
The screw-in towing eye must always be carried on the car. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
Saloon: it is stored in the toolkit underneath the
cover on the right-hand side of the luggage
area, see page 129.
Driving hints
2. Connect a terminal clamp on the positive/+
jump lead to the positive battery terminal or
a jump-starting connection on the donor
vehicle.
Controls
4. Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite
order from that in which they were originally
attached.
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover in bumper:
Press on the upper corners of the cover.
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5. Connect the second terminal clamp on the
negative/– jump lead to the negative battery
terminal or a ground/earth connection on
the engine or body of the vehicle to be
started.
Use only the towing eye supplied with the
car, and make sure that it is screwed in
fully and is tight. Only use the towing eye for
towing on roads. Avoid lateral loads on the towing eye, e.g. do not raise the car at the towing
eye. Otherwise, the towing eye and the vehicle
could be damaged.<
Mobility
Touring: it is stored in the toolkit underneath
the cover on the left-hand side of the luggage
area, see page 129.
Mutual aid
Front
Do not exceed a towing speed of 70 km/h
or 40 mph and a towing distance of
150 km or 90 miles, otherwise the automatic
gearbox could be damaged.<
Towing methods
In some countries, it is prohibited to tow
another vehicle on public roads by means of a
towbar or towrope.
Familiarise yourself with the relevant legislation
in the country in question.
Rear
With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side. If it is impossible to avoid attaching the towbar at an angle, note the following:
> Towbar clearance may be restricted when
cornering.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
see page 45, as otherwise low-beam
headlights, rear lights, turn indicators and windscreen wipers would not be available.
If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to
tow-start or tow away the car. The electrical
steering-wheel lock cannot be disengaged and
the car is not steerable. Jump-starting, see
page 138.
Servo assistance is not available when the
engine is not running. The steering and brakes
will require extra effort to operate. Active steering is not active and more extensive steering
wheel movements will be required.<
> The towbar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Only attach the towbar to the towing
eyes. Attaching the towbar to other parts
of the vehicle can result in damage.<
With towrope
Ensure that the towrope is taut when the towing
vehicle moves off.
For towing, use nylon ropes or tapes, as
these will help avoid sudden tensile loads.
Only attach the towrope to the towing eyes.
Attaching the towrope to other parts of the
vehicle can result in damage.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depending on local regulations.
Manual gearbox
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic gearbox
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, see page 48.
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With breakdown truck: vehicle without
xDrive
be able to release the electrical steering wheel
lock and steer the car.<
3. Engage 3rd gear.
4. Keep the clutch depressed while tow-starting the car, then gradually release the
clutch. Press the clutch down fully again as
soon as the engine has started.
Do not raise the car at the towing eye or
by body or suspension components, otherwise it could be damaged.<
5. Halt in a suitable place, remove the towbar
or towrope and switch off the hazard warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when tow-starting the vehicle, page 72.<
With breakdown truck: vehicle with
xDrive
Driving hints
Do not tow the BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise the
wheels can lock up and the transfer box can be
damaged.<
Controls
Have the BMW transported by a breakdown
truck with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a
loading platform.
Overview
1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
complying with local regulations.
Tow-starting
If possible, you should use jump leads instead
of tow-starting to start the engine, see
page 138. On cars with catalytic converters,
tow-starting should only be used if the engine is
cold; on cars with automatic gearbox, it is not
possible to tow-start the engine.
If the car's electrical system fails, do not
attempt a tow start, otherwise you will not
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Have the BMW transported on a loading platform only.
Indicator and warning lights appear in panel 1 or
2. See the table for information on causes and
how to react. Note whether a light comes on
individually or in combination with another.
Some lights can be lit in different colours. Corresponding distinctions are drawn in the text.
1
2
Cause
What to do
High-beam headlights/headlight
flasher switched on
Fog lights switched on
Rear fog lights switched on
Fasten seat belts
Fasten your seat belt, see also page 37.
Handbrake applied
Release handbrake.
Outside temperature warning
Drive cautiously, see also page 61.
Lights up briefly:
Petrol engine: approx. 8 l, approx.
1.8 Imp. gal., of fuel left in the tank
Diesel engine: approx. 6.5 l, approx.
1.4 Imp. gal., of fuel left in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 50 km or 30 miles, see page 62
Engine refuses to start
Depress the brake or clutch preparatory
to starting the engine, see page 46.
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
Switch off the ignition, see page 45, or
close the driver's door.
Side lights still switched on
Switch off the side lights, see page 78.
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2
Cause
Parking lights still switched on
What to do
Switch off the parking lights, see
page 80.
Overview
Preheat, see page 46
Door open
Engine compartment lid open
Shows red:
Service due
Arrange an appointment to have the car
serviced.
Check service requirements, see
page 66.
Shows yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control faulty, or not detected
if car has convenient access
The engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.
Remote control battery discharged
Use the remote control for a lengthy
journey or, if the car has convenient
access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failed
Have the system checked without
delay.
Active steering defective
You can continue your journey.
Steering characteristics are modified
and steering wheel could be off-centre.
Steer carefully.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Driving hints
Top up the washer fluid as soon as possible, see page 52.
Mobility
Window washer fluid level too low
Controls
Luggage compartment lid/tailgate or
rear window open
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1
1
2
Cause
Power-assisted steering failed
What to do
Significantly altered steering characteristics.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution.
possible.
Shows red:
Engine malfunction
Stop the car and switch off the engine.
You cannot continue your journey. Contact BMW Service.
Shows yellow:
Full engine power is no longer available
caution. Have the engine checked as
soon as possible.
Warning light flashes:
Engine fault under high load. High
engine load will result in damage to the
catalytic converter
caution. Have the vehicle checked without delay.
Warning light lights up:
Engine fault with adverse effect on
exhaust emissions
Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Shows red:
Engine overheating
Exercising due care, bring the car to a
stop, switch off the engine and allow it
to cool down. Do not open the engine
compartment lid, as there would be a
risk of injury by scalding. Contact BMW
Service.
Shows yellow:
Engine too hot
Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked without delay if the situation reoccurs.
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2
Cause
What to do
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator fault
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
Shows yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Overview
Shows red:
Handbrake applied
Shows yellow:
Drive-off assistant failed. The vehicle
will not be held in place after the brake
is released
possible.
Brake pads worn
Have the condition of the brake pads
Vehicle electronics failed
Vehicle electronics failed
Shows 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
Depress the brake to restart the engine.
Driving hints
If brake pedal travel is noticeably longer,
stop the car immediately. Contact BMW
Service.
Mobility
Brake fluid level too low
Controls
Shows red:
> lighting system failed; low-beam
headlights/rear lights and brake
lights still operational; all other
lights failed
Shows yellow:
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1
1
2
Cause
What to do
> Control of the brake lights failed or
caution. Have the system in question
> fuel supply faulty, or
> trailer lights malfunctioning
Swivel-mounted ball head of trailer tow
hitch malfunctioning
Keep the luggage area closed and have
the system checked as soon as possible.
Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and braking forces, see
also page 72
Dynamic Traction Control DTC activated, see also page 72
Dynamic Stability Control DSC and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC deactivated, see also page 72
Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.
Suspension control system failed, see
also page 71
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
DSC and DTC driving stability control
systems, including drive-off assistant,
and the Run Flat Indicator have failed,
see also page 71
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
xDrive failed, see also page 73
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
driving on rough tracks or at full throttle
and do not use the automatic accelerator pedal kick-down. Have the system
xDrive and DSC have failed, see also
page 73
driving on rough tracks or at full throttle
and do not use the automatic accelerator pedal kick-down. Have the system
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The driving stability control systems
see also page 71
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked without delay.
see also page 71
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked without delay.
including ABS, xDrive and the Run Flat
Indicator have failed, see also page 71
full braking applications, driving on
rough tracks or at full throttle and do not
use the automatic accelerator pedal
kick-down. Have the system checked
without delay.
including ABS, xDrive and the Run Flat
Indicator have failed, see also page 71
full braking applications, driving on
rough tracks or at full throttle and do not
use the automatic accelerator pedal
kick-down. Have the system checked
without delay.
Shows red:
> Tyre is deflated
Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comply
with the additional information starting
on page 74.
> Run Flat Indicator not initialised
Initialise Run Flat Indicator, see
page 74.
Overview
What to do
Controls
Cause
Driving hints
2
Run Flat Indicator failed. Punctures are
not indicated
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Shows yellow:
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1
1
2
Cause
What to do
> Gearbox limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly with reduced acceleration
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake
Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
Shows red:
Shows yellow:
possible.
> Automatic selector lever locked:
selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or
Overriding selector-lever lock, see
page 49.
> brake signal faulty: gear can be
engaged without depressing the
brake
When the vehicle is at a standstill,
always depress the brake to engage a
gear. Before leaving the vehicle, move
the selector lever to position P and
switch off the engine.
Shows red:
Gearbox overheating
Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
gearbox to cool down. You can continue
your journey, but moderate your speed
and exercise due caution. Have the system checked if the situation reoccurs.
Shows yellow:
Gearbox too hot
Avoid high engine loads. You can continue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented 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, see
page 45.
Shows red:
Electric steering-wheel lock faulty
The engine can no longer be started. If
applicable, do not switch off the engine.
Contact BMW Service.
Shows yellow:
Electric steering wheel lock engaged
Move the steering wheel before starting
the engine.
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What to do
Trap protection of window lifts faulty
Trap protection of electric glass roof/
panorama glass roof faulty
Cruise control for 325i, 325xi, 330i,
330xi, 335i, 325d, 330d, 330xd, 335d
deactivated:
Overview
Cause
> Driving stability control systems are
active or
> handbrake is applied or
> engaged gear is not suitable for the
speed being driven
Cruise control system failed
You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
Active Cruise Control deactivated:
Keep a safe distance.
Controls
> a speed of 30 km/h or 20 mph was
exceeded or
> Driving stability control systems are
active or
Driving hints
> handbrake is applied or
> a speed of 30 km/h or 20 mph was
exceeded or
> engaged gear is not suitable for the
speed being driven or
> radar sensor is dirty
Clean the radar sensor, see page 58.
Active Cruise Control failed
Keep a safe distance.
Park Distance Control failed
> High-Beam Assistant inactive
Clean the sensor field on the front of the
inside mirror, see page 81.
> High-Beam Assistant defective
Have the system checked by the nearest BMW Service.
> Sensitivity of the High-Beam
Assistant has been changed
Drivers of oncoming vehicles could be
blinded. Have the system checked by
the nearest BMW Service.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed
Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.
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1
1
2
Cause
What to do
Low-beam headlight or fog light failed
Have the low-beam headlights checked
as soon as possible.
High-beam headlight failed
Have the high-beam headlights
checked.
Rear fog light failed
Have the rear fog lights checked.
Headlight beam throw adjustment system failed
Have the headlight beam throw adjustment system checked.
Bulb of trailer's lighting system failed
Have the trailer's lighting system
Adaptive Head Light failed
Coolant level too low
Top up coolant immediately, see
page 125.
Engine oil pressure too low
Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your journey. Contact BMW Service.
Engine oil level too low
Top up engine oil immediately; see
page 123 for more information.
Diesel particle filter malfunctioning
You can continue your journey.
possible.
Shows red:
Service appointment overdue
serviced.
page 66.
Shows yellow:
Service due
serviced.
page 66.
No service due
page 66.
Time and date no longer correct
Set the time and date, see page 67.
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Driving hints
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This section contains technical data and the
index, which is your quickest way of finding the
information you want.
Technical data
Technical data
Dimensions
Saloon
All dimensions in mm. Smallest turning circle ∆: 11.0 m, 36 ft 1 in; with xDrive: 11.8 m, 38 ft 9 in.
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Overview
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All dimensions in mm. Smallest turning circle ∆: 11.0 m, 36 ft 1 in; with xDrive: 11.8 m, 38 ft 9 in.
Technical data
Weights
Saloon
318i
320i
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1435 1435
(3164) (3164)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1465 1465
(3230) (3230)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1880 1880
(4145) (4145)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1910 1910
(4211) (4211)
Front axle load limit
kg
(lb)
895
895
(1973) (1973)
Rear axle load limit
kg
(lb)
1050 1050
(2315) (2315)
Roof load
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
75
(165)
litres
(cu ft)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
335i
335xi
Permitted gross weight
Luggage area capacity
acc. to VDA test
325i
325xi
330i
330xi
> Manual gearbox
kg 1505 1615 1555 1655 1610 1720
(lb) (3318) (3560) (3428) (3649) (3549) (3792)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1535 1635 1570 1670 1625 1735
(lb) (3384) (3605) (3461) (3682) (3582) (3825)
> Manual gearbox
kg 1950 2060 2000 2100 2055 2165
(lb) (4299) (4541) (4409) (4630) (4530) (4773)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1980 2080 2015 2115 2070 2180
(lb) (4365) (4586) (4442) (4663) (4563) (4806)
156
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
kg
935 1020
950 1035
995 1090
(lb) (2061) (2249) (2094) (2282) (2194) (2403)
kg 1080 1095 1100 1110 1110 1135
(lb) (2381) (2414) (2425) (2447) (2447) (2502)
Roof load
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
litres
(cu ft)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
450
(15.9)
450
(15.9)
318d
320d
325d
330d 330xd
335d
acc. to VDA test
Overview
325i
kg 1505 1505 1600 1610 1710
(lb) (3318) (3318) (3527) (3549) (3770)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
–
1520 1610 1625 1725 1655
(3351) (3549) (3582) (3803) (3649)
Controls
> Manual gearbox
> Manual gearbox
kg 1950 1950 2045 2055 2155
(lb) (4299) (4299) (4508) (4530) (4751)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
kg
925
925
985
995 1085 1015
(lb) (2039) (2039) (2172) (2194) (2392) (2238)
kg 1080 1080 1105 1110 1125 1120
(lb) (2381) (2381) (2436) (2447) (2480) (2469)
Roof load
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
litres
(cu ft)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
460
(16.2)
450
(15.9)
Driving hints
1965 2055 2070 2170 2100
(4332) (4530) (4563) (4784) (4630)
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acc. to VDA test
–
–
Technical data
Touring
318i
320i
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1505 1505
(3318) (3318)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1535 1535
(3384) (3384)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1970 1970
(4343) (4343)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
2000 2000
(4409) (4409)
kg
(lb)
900
900
(1984) (1984)
kg
(lb)
1135 1135
(2502) (2502)
Roof load
kg
(lb)
acc. to VDA test
75
(165)
litres
75
(165)
460 – 460 –
1385 1385
(16.2 – (16.2 –
48.9) 48.9)
(cu ft)
325i
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
> Manual gearbox
kg 1565 1715 1605 1715 1690 1790
(lb) (3450) (3781) (3538) (3781) (3726) (3946)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1595 1735 1630 1735 1705 1805
(lb) (3516) (3825) (3593) (3825) (3759) (3979)
> Manual gearbox
kg 2030 2180 2080 2180 2155 2255
(lb) (4475) (4806) (4586) (4806) (4751) (4971)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 2060 2200 2095 2200 2170 2270
(lb) (4541) (4850) (4619) (4850) (4784) (5004)
158
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
kg
935 1040
955 1045 1005 1090
(lb) (2061) (2293) (2105) (2304) (2216) (2403)
kg 1160 1180 1175 1190 1190 1200
(lb) (2557) (2601) (2590) (2623) (2623) (2646)
Roof load
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
litres
460 – 460 – 460 – 460 – 450 – 450 –
1385 1385 1385 1385 1375 1375
(cu ft) (16.2 – (16.2 – (16.2 – (16.2 – (15.9 – (15.9 –
48.9) 48.9) 48.9) 48.9) 48.5) 48.5)
318d
320d
325d
330d 330xd
335d
> Manual gearbox
kg 1580 1580 1665 1675 1775
(lb) (3483) (3483) (3671) (3693) (3913)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
–
1595 1675 1690 1790 1720
(3516) (3693) (3726) (3946) (3792)
Controls
acc. to VDA test
75
(165)
Overview
325i
> Manual gearbox
kg 2045 2045 2130 2140 2240
(lb) (4508) (4508) (4696) (4718) (4938)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
kg
940
940
990 1000 1085 1020
(lb) (2072) (2072) (2183) (2205) (2392) (2249)
kg 1160 1160 1190 1200 1200 1200
(lb) (2557) (2557) (2623) (2646) (2646) (2646)
Roof load
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
Driving hints
2060 2140 2155 2255 2185
(4541) (4718) (4751) (4971) (4817)
75
(165)
460 – 460 – 460 – 460 – 460 – 450 –
1385 1385 1385 1385 1385 1375
(cu ft) (16.2 – (16.2 – (16.2 – (16.2 – (16.2 – (15.9 –
48.9) 48.9) 48.9) 48.9) 48.9) 48.5)
159
Mobility
litres
Reference
acc. to VDA test
–
–
Technical data
Towing a trailer
Saloon
318i
320i
Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Note and comply with different values in certain
countries. BMW Service will have details of possible increases.
unbraked
kg
(lb)
695
695
(1532) (1532)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1250 1400
(2756) (3086)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1400 1500
(3086) (3307)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1600 1600
(3527) (3527)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1600 1600
(3527) (3527)
Trailer nose weight
kg
(lb)
kg
(lb)
1165 1165
(2568) (2568)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1955 1955
(4310) (4310)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1985 1985
(4376) (4376)
braked on gradients up to 12Ξ
75
(165)
75
(165)
325i
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
unbraked
kg
745
750
750
750
750
750
(lb) (1642) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653)
> Manual gearbox
kg 1600 1700 1700 1800 1700 1800
(lb) (3527) (3748) (3748) (3968) (3748) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1600 1700 1700 1800 1700 1800
(lb) (3527) (3748) (3748) (3968) (3748) (3968)
160
325i
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
> Manual gearbox
kg 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3748) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3748) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
Trailer nose weight
kg
(lb)
kg 1195 1210 1215 1225 1225 1250
(lb) (2634) (2668) (2679) (2701) (2701) (2756)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
Overview
braked on gradients up to 8 Ξ
> Manual gearbox
kg 2025 2135 2075 2175 2130 2240
(lb) (4464) (4707) (4575) (4795) (4696) (4938)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 2055 2155 2090 2190 2145 2255
(lb) (4530) (4751) (4608) (4828) (4729) (4971)
318d
320d
325d
330d 330xd
Controls
335d
unbraked
kg
745
745
750
750
750
750
(lb) (1642) (1642) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653)
> Manual gearbox
kg 1600 1600 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3527) (3527) (3968) (3968) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
–
1600 1800 1800 1800 1800
(3527) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
Driving hints
> Manual gearbox
kg 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3748) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
Trailer nose weight
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
kg 1195 1195 1220 1225 1240 1255
(lb) (2634) (2634) (2690) (2701) (2734) (2767)
–
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
Mobility
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
(3968) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
kg 2025 2025 2120 2130 2230
(lb) (4464) (4464) (4674) (4696) (4916)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
–
2040 2130 2145 2245 2175
(4497) (4696) (4729) (4949) (4795)
161
Reference
> Manual gearbox
Technical data
Touring
318i
320i
unbraked
kg
(lb)
735
750
(1620) (1653)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1250 1400
(2756) (3086)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1400 1500
(3086) (3307)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
1600 1600
(3527) (3527)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1600 1600
(3527) (3527)
Trailer nose weight
kg
(lb)
kg
(lb)
1250 1250
(2756) (2756)
> Manual gearbox
kg
(lb)
2045 2045
(4508) (4508)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
2075 2075
(4575) (4575)
75
(165)
75
(165)
325i
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
unbraked
kg
750
750
750
750
750
750
(lb) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653)
> Manual gearbox
kg 1600 1700 1700 1800 1700 1800
(lb) (3527) (3748) (3748) (3968) (3748) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1600 1700 1700 1800 1700 1800
(lb) (3527) (3748) (3748) (3968) (3748) (3968)
> Manual gearbox
kg 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3748) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
162
325xi
330i
330xi
335i
335xi
> Automatic gearbox
kg 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3748) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
Trailer nose weight
kg
(lb)
kg 1275 1295 1290 1305 1305 1315
(lb) (2811) (2855) (2844) (2877) (2877) (2899)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
Overview
325i
> Manual gearbox
kg 2105 2255 2155 2255 2230 2330
(lb) (4640) (4971) (4751) (4971) (4916) (5137)
> Automatic gearbox
kg 2135 2275 2170 2275 2245 2345
(lb) (4707) (5015) (4784) (5015) (4949) (5170)
318d
320d
325d
330d 330xd
335d
unbraked
Controls
kg
750
750
750
750
750
750
(lb) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653) (1653)
kg 1600 1600 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3527) (3527) (3968) (3968) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
1600 1800 1800 1800 1800
(3527) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
> Manual gearbox
kg 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800
(lb) (3748) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
Trailer nose weight
kg
(lb)
75
(165)
kg 1275 1275 1305 1315 1315 1315
(lb) (2811) (2811) (2877) (2899) (2899) (2899)
–
1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
(3968) (3968) (3968) (3968) (3968)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
75
(165)
> Manual gearbox
kg 2120 2120 2205 2215 2315
(lb) (4674) (4674) (4861) (4883) (5104)
> Automatic gearbox
kg
(lb)
–
–
Mobility
75
(165)
2135 2215 2230 2330 2260
(4707) (4883) (4916) (5137) (4982)
163
Reference
–
–
Driving hints
> Manual gearbox
Technical data
Filling capacities
Litres
(Imp. units)
Fuel tank
Note
Fuel grade: page 117
> Petrol engine
approx. 63
(13.9 gal)
> Diesel engine
approx. 61
(13.4 gal)
including a reserve of
> Petrol engine
approx. 8
(1.8 gal)
> Diesel engine
approx. 6.5
(1.4 gal)
Window washer system
including headlight washers
Further details: page 52
approx. 6
(10.6 pt)
164
Overview
Controls
Driving hints
Mobility
Reference
165
From A to Z
From A to Z
Index
A
ABS Anti-lock Brake
System 71
ACC, see Active Cruise
Control 55
Accessories, see Your
individual vehicle 5
Accident, see Making an
emergency call 137
Activated charcoal filter for
automatic air-conditioning
system 89
Active Cruise Control 55
– indicator lights 58
– malfunction 59
– selecting distance 57
– sensor 58
Active steering 75
– warning light 75
Adaptive Head Light 80
Additives
– coolant 125
– engine oil 125
Adjusting the interior
temperature, see Air
conditioner 85
Adjusting the interior
temperature, see Automatic
air-conditioning system 87
Adjusting thigh support 33
AHL, see Adaptive Head
Light 80
Airbags 76
– deactivating 40
– indicator/warning light 77
– indicator light for front
passenger airbags 41
– reactivating 40
– safe seated position 32
Airbag switch, see Keyswitch
for front passenger
airbags 40
Air conditioner 84
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 85
– automatic air-conditioning
system 87
– ventilation 86, 89
Air distribution
– automatic 88
– individual 85
– manual 85
Air flow rate 85, 88
Air outlets 84
Air pressure, see Tyre
pressures 119
Air recirculation, see
Recirculated-air
mode 85, 88
Air supply
system 87
– ventilation 86, 89
Air vents, see Air outlets 84
Alarm system 23
– avoiding false alarms 24
– interior movement
detector 24
– switching off alarm 24
– tilt alarm sensor 24
All-season tyres, see Winter
tyres 121
All-wheel-drive, see xDrive 72
Ambient air, see Recirculatedair mode 85, 88
Anti-freeze
– coolant 125
– washer fluid 52
Anti-lock Brake System
ABS 71
Anti-theft alarm system, see
Alarm system 23
Approved engine oils 125
Aquaplaning 107
Armrest, see Centre
armrest 96
Ashtray
– front 97
– rear 98
Assistance systems, see
systems 71
AUC Automatic Air
Recirculation Control 88
Audio device, external 96
Automatic
– air distribution 88
– air flow control 88
– cruise control 52, 53, 55
– driving lights control 78
Automatic air-conditioning
system 84
– automatic air distribution 88
Automatic Air Recirculation
Control AUC 88
Automatic-dim mirrors 39
Automatic gearbox with
Steptronic 47
– interlock 48
– overriding selector-lever
lock 49
– shiftlock, see Changing
selector lever positions 48
Automatic high beams and
low beams, see High-Beam
Assistant 81
Automatic low-beam
headlights, see High-Beam
Assistant 81
AUTO program for automatic
Auxiliary heater, see
Independent heating
system 90
AUX-IN
– port 96
166
C
Can holders, see Drinks
holders 97
Capacity
– fuel tank, see Filling
capacities 164
– luggage area, see
Weights 156
167
Overview
Controls
Driving hints
Backrest contour, see Lumbar
support 34
Backrests, see Seat
adjustment 33
Backrest width adjustment 34
Back seats
– see Rear seats 35
Bar, see Towing methods 140
Battery 135
– disposal 26, 136
– jump-starting 138
– recharging 136
– remote control 16
– temporary power failure 136
Battery change
– remote control for car 26
Battery change, remote
control for independent
ventilation/heating
system 91
Being towed 140
Belts, see Seat belts 37
Belt tensioner, see Seat
belts 37
Biodiesel, see Diesel
engine 117
Blower, see Air flow
control 85, 88
Bluetooth, see separate
Operating Instructions
BMW homepage 4
BMW Maintenance
System 127
BMW webpage 4
Bottle holders, see Drinks
holders 97
Brake assist, see Dynamic
Brake Control DBC 71
Car
– battery 135
– care, see booklet Looking
after your car
– laying up out of use, see
booklet Looking after your
car
– loads 108
– stopping 46
– washing, see booklet
Looking after your car
– weight 156
Caravan-towing, see Towing a
trailer 110
Car care, see booklet Looking
after your car
Care, see booklet Looking
after your car
Care products, see booklet
Car jack 135
Car key, see Integrated key/
remote control 16
Carpet care, see booklet
Car phone
– installed position, see
Centre armrest 96
– see separate Operating
Instructions
Car wash, see booklet
Car washes 108
– see booklet Looking after
your car
– with convenient access 26
Catalytic converter, see Hot
exhaust system 106
CBS Condition Based
Service 127
Central locking 17
– convenient access 24
– from inside 20
– from outside 17
Centre armrest 96
Centre brake light
– bulb changing 135
Centre console, see Around
the centre console 12
Mobility
B
Brake discs 108
– brakes 106
– running in 106
Brake fluid, see Next Service
indicator 66
Brake lights
– two-stage 75
Brake pads 106
– running in 106
Brakes 106
– ABS 71
– BMW Maintenance
System 127
– handbrake 47
– Next Service indicator 66
– running in 106
Brakes, see Safe braking 107
Brake system
– BMW Maintenance
System 127
– disc brakes 108
– running in 106
Breakdown Service, see
Mobile Service 137
Bridging, see Jumpstarting 138
Bulb changing, see Lights and
bulbs 130
Button for starting the engine,
see Start/stop button 45
Buttons on the steering
wheel 9
Reference
Average fuel consumption 63
– adjusting units 65
Average speed 63
Avoiding false alarms 24
Axle load limits, see
Weights 156
From A to Z
Changing a wheel 135
Changing bulbs, see Lights
and bulbs 130
Chassis number, see Engine
compartment 123
Check Control 68
Child restraint systems 40
Child safety 40
Child safety catches 44
Child seat mountings,
ISOFIX 42
Child seats, see Child
safety 40
Chrome parts, care, see
car
Cigarette lighter, see
Lighter 97
Cleaning, see booklet Looking
after your car
Cleaning headlights 51
– washer fluid 52
Cleaning the windows 51
– capacity, reservoir 164
– rear window 52
– washer fluid 52
– washer fluid reservoir 52
– washer jets 52
Clearance warning, see Park
Distance Control PDC 70
Climatic comfort
windscreen 107
Clock 61
– 12 hour/24 hour mode 65
– setting time 67
Clutch, running in 106
Coat hooks 97
Cockpit 8
Cold start, see Starting the
engine 46
Combined instrument, see
Comfort/convenience, see
Around the centre
console 12
Compartment for remote
control, see Ignition
lock 45, 46
Compass 94
Computer, see iDrive 63
Condensation, see Car
parked 108
Condition Based Service
CBS 127
Configuring settings, see
Personal Profile 16
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 18
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
see Connecting electrical
appliances 98
Conserving energy while
driving, see Energy
Control 62
Consumption, see Average
fuel consumption 63
Consumption display
– average consumption 63
– Energy Control 62
Controls and displays 8
Convenient access 24
– changing battery 26
– what to do in an automatic
car wash 26
Convenient operation
– glass roof 18
– windows 18
Convertible
– loading 108
– securing the load 109
Coolant 125
– checking level 126
Coolant temperature 62
Cooling, maximum 87
Cooling fluid, see Coolant 125
Cooling function on/off 89
Cooling system, see
Coolant 125
Copyright 2
Cornering lights, see Adaptive
Head Light 80
Correct tyres 120
Cruise control
– active 55
– for 318i, 320i, 318d, 320d 52
– malfunction 55
– with brake function in 325i,
330i, 330d 53
Cup holders, see Drinks
holders 97
Current fuel consumption, see
Energy Control 62
D
Dashboard, see Instrument
cluster 10
Dashboard lighting, see
Data, technical
– dimensions 154
– filling capacities 164
– weights 156
Date
– setting 67
Daytime driving lights 79
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 71
DCC, see Cruise control 325i,
330i, 330d 53
Deadlocking, see Locking 18
Deadlocks 17
Defogging windows 86
Defrosting windows 86
Defrost setting 86
Designation
– run-flat tyres 120
Diesel engine, checking oil
level 123
Diesel fuel 117
Diesel particle filter 106
Digital clock 61
Digital compass 94
Dimensions 154
Dipstick, engine oil 123
Direction indicators, see
Display lighting, see
Displays, see Instrument
cluster 10
Displays and controls 8
168
169
Overview
Controls
EBV Electronic Brake Force
Distribution 71
Electric
– seat adjustment 33
Electrical fault
– door lock 20
– driver's door 20
– fuel filler flap 116
– glass roof 28
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 22
– panorama glass roof 30
Electric seat adjustment 33
Electric seats 33
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access 25
Electric steering-wheel
lock 45
Electric windows, see
Windows 26
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution EBV 71
Electronic oil level check 124
Electronic Stabilisation
Program ESP, see Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 71
Emergency call 137
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release 116
Emergency operation,
automatic gearbox, see
Overriding selector-lever
lock 49
Emergency operation, see
Closing manually
– glass roof 28
Driving hints
E
Emergency operation, see
Manual operation
– door lock 20
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside 22
Emergency Service, see
Mobile Service 137
Energy Control 62
Engine
– overheated, see Coolant
temperature 62
– running in 106
– starting 46
– starting, convenient
access 24
– stopping 46
Engine compartment 123
Engine compartment lid 122
Engine coolant, see
Coolant 125
Engine oil
– adding 125
– additives, see Approved
engine oils 125
– alternative oil grades 125
– approved engine oils 125
– BMW Maintenance
System 127
– checking level 123
– dipstick 123
– filling capacity 164
– intervals between changes,
see Next Service
indicator 66
Engine start, see Starting the
engine 46
Environmentally-responsible
driving, see Energy
Control 62
Error messages, see Check
Control 68
ESP Electronic Stabilisation
Program, see Dynamic
Exhaust system, see Hot
exhaust system 106
Expanding the luggage
area 100
Mobility
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 71
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 71
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 72
Reference
Disposal
– battery for remote control 26
– car battery 136
– coolant 125
– remote control battery for
independent heating/
ventilation system 91
Distance control, see Active
Cruise Control 55
Distance remaining, see
Remaining operating
range 63
Distance remaining to service,
see Next Service
indicator 66
Door entry lighting, see
Interior lights 82
Door key, see Remote control
with integrated key 16
Door lock 19
Door mirrors 38
Doors, manual operation 20
Doors, unlocking and locking
– confirmation signals 18
– from inside 20
– from outside 17
Downhill gradients 107
Draught-free
ventilation 86, 89
Drawbar load, see Nose
weight 111
Drinks holders 97
Drive-off assistant 73
Driving hints 106
Driving lights, see Side lights/
low-beam headlights 78
Driving lights control,
automatic 78
Driving on right 108
systems 71
Driving through water 107
Dry air, see Cooling
function 89
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 71
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 72
From A to Z
External audio device 96
Eyes
– for lashing loads 109
– for tow-starting and towing
away 139
F
Failure messages, see Check
Control 68
Failure of an electrical
consumer 136
False alarm
– avoiding false alarms 24
– switching off alarm 24
Fasten seat belts, see Seat
belts 37
Fault
– automatic gearbox with
Steptronic 49
– door lock 20
– glass roof 28
tailgate 22
– tyres 74
Fault messages, see Check
Control 68
Filling capacities 164
Filter
– see Micro-filter/activated
charcoal filter for automatic
– see Micro-filter for air
conditioner 86
Fine wood, see booklet
First-aid pouch 137
Fixture for remote control, see
Ignition lock 45
Fixture for telephone or
mobile phone
– see Snap-in adapter in
centre armrest storage
compartment 96
Flashing when locking/
unlocking 18
Flat tyre, see Condition of
tyres 119
Floods, see Driving through
water 107
Floor carpets, rugs, see
car
Fog lights 82
– indicator light 82, 142
Folding in mirrors, before
entering a car wash 38
Folding rear-seat
backrest 100
Folding up the floor panel 102
Footbrake, see Safe
braking 107
Footwell lights, see Interior
lights 82
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel-drive, see
xDrive 72
Front airbags 76
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating 40
– reactivating 40
Frost protection
– coolant 125
– washer fluid 52
Fuel 117
– additives 118
– average consumption 63
– gauge 62
– grade 117
– leaded 117
– see Average fuel
consumption 63
– see Fuel grade 117
– tank capacity, see Filling
capacities 164
Fuel, adding 116
Fuel display, see Fuel
gauge 62
Fuel-efficient driving, see
Energy control 62
Fuel filler flap 116
– unlocking in the event of an
electrical fault 116
Fuel level 62
Fuses 136
G
Garage door opener, see
control 92
Gearbox
Steptronic 47
– manual gearbox 47
– overriding selector-lever
lock for automatic gearbox
with Steptronic 49
Gearbox interlock
– see Changing selector lever
positions 48
– see P Park 48
Gear indicator, automatic
gearbox with Steptronic 48
Gearshift lever
Steptronic 48
Gearshifts
Steptronic 48
General driving hints 106
Glass roof, electric 27
– closing after electrical
fault 28
– convenient operation 18, 19
– initialising 28
– opening, closing 28
– power failure 28
– raising 27
– trap protection 28
Glove box 95
– rechargeable hand lamp 96
Grilles, see Air outlets 84
Gross weight, see
Weights 156
Ground lights, see Interior
lights 82
170
Ice warning, see Outside
temperature warning 61
Icy roads, see Outside
temperature warning 61
Ignition 45
– switched off 46
– switched on 45
Ignition key, see Remote
control with integrated
key 16
Ignition key position 1, see
Radio readiness 45
Ignition key position 2, see
Ignition on 45
Ignition lock 45
Imitation leather, see booklet
Imprint 2
Independent ventilation/
heating system 89
Indicator and warning
lights 11
Indicator and warning lights,
overview 142
Individual air distribution 85
Inflation pressures, see Tyre
pressures 119
Overview
Controls
Driving hints
I
Infrared reflecting
windscreen, see Climatic
comfort windscreen 107
Initialising
– active steering 75
– after power failure 136
– compass, see Calibrating 94
– glass sunroof 28
– Run Flat Indicator RPA 74
Inside mirror 38, 39
– automatic-dim 39
– compass 94
Installed position
– telephone 96
Instrument panel, see
Cockpit 8
Integrated key 16
control 92
Interior lights 82
Interior movement
detector 24
Interlock, see Taking out the
remote control 48
Intermittent wiper
operation 51
Internet site, BMW 4
ISOFIX child seat
mountings 42
J
Jack
– mounting points 135
Jacking points 135
Jump-starting 138
K
Kerb weight, see Weights 156
Key, see Integrated key/
remote control 16
Keyless Go, see Convenient
access 24
171
Mobility
Halogen headlights
– driving on left/right 108
– manual beam throw
adjustment 80
Handbrake 47
– indicator light 47
Hands-free unit 12
Hazard warning flashers 12
HDC Hill Descent Control 72
Head-level airbags 76
Headlight adjustment, see
Rule of the road 108
adjustment 80
– automatic, xenon
headlights 80
Headlight courtesy delay
feature 78
Headlight cover 130
Headlight flasher 50
– indicator light 9, 12, 142
Headlights
– care, see booklet Looking
after your car
Head restraints 34
– front, removing 35
– rear, removing 35
Heating 84
– mirrors 38
– rear window 85, 89
– residual heat 88
– seats 36
Heating and ventilation, see
Climate 84
Heating while at a standstill,
see Using residual heat 88
Heavy loads, see Loading 108
Height, see Dimensions 154
Height adjustment
– seats 33
– steering wheel 39
High-Beam Assistant 81
High-beam headlights 80
– headlight flasher 80
High beams and low beams,
automatic, see High-Beam
Assistant 81
Hill Descent Control HDC 72
Hints for driving, see Driving
hints 106
Holders for drinks 97
Hooks for shopping bags 101
Horn 8, 9
Hot exhaust system 106
Hydraulic brake assist, see
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 71
Reference
H
From A to Z
Keyless locking and
unlocking, see Convenient
access 24
Key Memory, see Personal
Profile 16
Keyswitch for front passenger
airbags 40
Kick-down 48
Steptronic 48
Knock control 117
L
Lap-and-shoulder belt, see
Seat belts 37
Lashings, see Securing the
load 109
Laying up car out of use, see
car
Leaded fuel 117
Leather care, see booklet
LED light-emitting diodes 130
Length, see Dimensions 154
Licence plate light, bulb
changing 134
Light-emitting diodes
LED 130
Lighter 97
– connecting electrical
appliances 98
Lighting
– car, see Lights 78
– instruments 82
– lights and bulbs 130
Light metal-alloy wheels, care,
see booklet Looking after
your car
Lights
– automatic driving lights
control 78
– High-Beam Assistant 81
– see High-Beam Assistant 81
– side lights/low-beam
headlights 78
Lights and bulbs, bulb
change 130
Light switch 78
Load area, see Luggage
area 99
Loads
– car 108
– loading 108
– securing 109
– trailer 111
Load-securing equipment,
see Securing the load 109
Lockable wheel studs, see
Thief-proof wheel studs 135
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 18
– from inside 20
– from outside 17, 18
– without remote control, see
Longlife oils
– alternative oil grades 125
– approved engine oils 125
Low-beam headlights 78
– automatic 78
– headlight beam throw
adjustment 80
– indicator light, defective
bulb 150
Low fuel level, see Fuel
gauge 62
Low fuel level warning light 62
Luggage area 99
– capacity 156
– folding up the floor
panel 102
– light, see Interior lights 82
– opening from outside 21
– partition net 100
– roller-blind cover 99
Luggage area lid, see
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 21
Luggage area net, see
Partition net 100
Luggage compartment lid 21
– emergency operation, see
Opening manually 22
– emergency release
device 22
– opening manually 22
Luggage rack, see Roof
rack 109
Lumbar support 34
M
M+S tyres, see Winter
tyres 121
Maintenance, see Service
Booklet
Maintenance system 127
Making a call, see Telephone
Manual air distribution 85
Manual gearbox 47
Manual operation
– door lock 20
– driver's door 20
– gearbox interlock, automatic
gearbox 49
– glass roof 28
tailgate 22
Manual operation, automatic
Master key, see Remote
control with integrated
key 16
Maximum cooling 87
Maximum speed
– with trailer 112
– with winter tyres 121
Measurements, see
Dimensions 154
Memorising the seat position,
see Seat and mirror
memory 36
172
O
OBD socket, see Socket for
on-board diagnosis 127
Octane numbers, see Fuel
grade 117
Odometer – distance
recorder 61
Oil, see Engine oil 123
Oil consumption 123
Oil level 123
Old batteries, see
Disposal 136
On-board computer, see
Computer 63
Opening, see Unlocking 24
Opening and closing
– from the inside 20
– from the outside 17
– via the door lock 19
– via the remote control 17
Outlets
– see Ventilation 86, 89
Outside-air mode
system 88
Paintwork care, see booklet
Panorama glass roof 29
– closing after electrical
fault 30
– comfort position 29
– convenient operation 18
– initialising 30
– power failure 30
– raising 29
Park Distance Control PDC 70
Parking aid, see Park Distance
Control PDC 70
Parking assistant, see Park
Distance Control 70
Parking brake, see
Handbrake 47
Parking lights 80
Parking position function 38
Particle filter, see Diesel
particle filter 106
Partition net 100
Parts and accessories, see
Your individual vehicle 5
173
Overview
Controls
P
Driving hints
Neck restraints, see Head
restraints 34
Nets, see Storage
compartments 97
New remote control for
New transmitter for
New tyres 120
Next Service indicator 66
Nose weight 111, 160
Nozzles, see Air outlets 84
Nozzles, see
Ventilation 86, 89
Nylon rope, see Towrope 140
Outside mirrors
– adjusting 38
– automatic-dim 39
– automatic heating 38
– folding in and out 38
– towing a trailer 112
Outside temperature
display 61
– changing units of
measure 65
– in computer 65
Outside temperature
warning 61
Overheated engine, see
Coolant temperature 62
Overriding selector-lever
lock 49
Mobility
N
Reference
Memory, see Seat and mirror
memory 36
Micro-filter
– BMW Maintenance
System 127
– for air conditioner 86
– for automatic airconditioning system 89
Micro-filter/activated charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System 127
Microphone
– telephone 12
– voice input 12
Mirrors 38
– heating 38
– inside mirror 39
– mirror memory, see Seat and
mirror memory 36
– outside mirrors 38
– parking position function 38
Mobile communication
equipment 107
Mobile phone
Centre armrest 96
Instructions
Mobile phone, installed
position, see Centre
armrest 96
Mobile phone, see separate
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, see Mobile
communication
equipment 107
Mobile Service 137
Modifications, technical, see
Multifunctional steering
wheel, see Buttons on
steering wheel 9
Multi-function lever
– see Flashing turn indicators/
headlight flasher 50
Multi-function switch
– see Wiper system 51
From A to Z
Passenger-side mirror tiltdown 38
PDC Park Distance Control 70
Personal Profile 16
Petrol, see Fuel grade 117
Petrol engine, checking oil
level 124
Plasters, see First-aid
pouch 137
Plastic, care, see booklet
Pollen
– see Micro-filter/activated
charcoal filter for automatic
– see Micro-filter for air
conditioner 86
Power failure 136
Preheating, see Cars with
diesel engine 46
Preheating, see Independent
heating system 90
Prescribed engine oils, see
Approved engine oils 125
Pressure, tyres 119
Pressure monitoring, see Run
Flat Indicator 74
Pressure monitoring, tyres 74
– Run Flat Indicator 74
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel 9
Protective function, see Trap
protection
– glass roof, electric 28
– windows 27
Puncture
R
Radio
Instructions
Radio-control key, see
Remote control with
integrated key 16
Radio position, see Radio
readiness 45
Radio readiness 45
– switched off 46
– switched on 45
Rain sensor 51
Range 63
Rapeseed methyl ester
RME 117
Reading lights 83
Rear fog lights 82
Rear lights 132
– bulb changing 133, 134
Rear-seat area ventilation 89
Rear-seat backrest,
folding 100
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 35
– folding 100
– folding backrests 98, 100
– folding head restraints down
and up 35
Rear turn indicators
Rear-view mirror, see
Mirrors 38
Rear window
– cleaning 52
– opening 23
Rear window heating 85, 89
Rear window roller blind, see
Roller sunblinds 95
Rear window wiper 52
– changing wiper blade 130
Rechargeable hand lamp 96
Recirculated-air mode 85, 88
Recirculation of air, see
Recirculated-air
mode 85, 88
Reclining seat, see Seat
back 33
Recycling 128
Releasing
– engine compartment lid 122
Remote control 16
– changing battery 26
– faults 19, 26
– garage door opener 92
– luggage compartment lid 18
– removing from the ignition
lock 45
– service data 127
– tailgate 18
Remote control for
independent ventilation/
heating system 90
– battery changing 91
– new remote control 91
Renewing tyres 120
Replacement fuses, see
Spare fuses 136
Replacement remote
control 16
Residual heat 88
Restraint systems
– for children 40
– see Seat belts 37
Returning end-of-life vehicles,
see Recycling 128
Reverse gear
Steptronic 48
Reversing lights
Revolution counter 61
RME rapeseed methyl
ester 117
Roadworthiness test, see
Next Service indicator 66
Roller-blind
– roller sunblinds 95
Roller sunblinds 95
RON, see Fuel grade 117
Roof load 156
Roof rack 109
Rope, see Tow-starting and
towing away 140
RPA, see Run Flat Indicator 74
RSC Runflat System
Component, see Run-flat
tyres 120
174
175
Overview
Controls
Driving hints
Safe seated position 32
– with airbags 32
– with head restraint 32
– with seat belt 32
Safety lock buttons, doors,
see Locking 20
Safety switch for rear
windows 27
Safety systems
– airbags 76
– Anti-lock Brake System
ABS 71
– brake system 71
– driving stability control
systems 71
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 71
– seat belts 37
Safety tyres, see Run-flat
tyres 120
Service data in the remote
control 127
Service Interval indicator, see
Condition Based Service
CBS 127
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode 65
Settings and information 64
Shifting gears
Steptronic 49
Shiftlock
– automatic gearbox, see
Changing selector lever
positions 48
Side airbags 76
Side lights 78
Side lights/low-beam
headlights 78
Side window blinds, see Roller
sunblinds 95
Side windows, see
Windows 26
Signal horn, see Horn 8, 9
Ski bag 102
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– see Panorama glass roof 29
Slot for remote control 45
Smokers' package, see
Ashtray 97
Snap-in adapter, see Centre
armrest storage
compartment 96
Snow chains 121
Socket, on-board diagnosis
OBD 127
Socket, see Connecting
electrical appliances 98
Soot particle filter, see Diesel
particle filter 106
SOS, see Making an
emergency call 137
Spare fuses 136
Special oils, see Approved
engine oils 125
Mobility
S
Screw thread for towing
eye 139
Seat adjustment
– electrical 33
– mechanical 33
Seat and mirror memory 36
Seat-belt height
adjustment 37
Seat belt reminder, see
'Fasten seat belts'
reminder 37
Seat belts 37
– 'Fasten seat belts'
reminder 37
– damage 38
Seat belts, care, see booklet
Seat heating 36
Seats 33
– adjusting 33
– electrical adjustment 33
– heating 36
– memorising position, see
Seat and mirror memory 36
– memory, see Seat and mirror
memory 36
Securing, vehicle
– from inside 20
– from outside 17
Securing the load 103, 109
Selecting distance for Active
Cruise Control 57
Selector lever
Steptronic 48
Selector lever interlock, see
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock 48
Selector lever positions
Steptronic 48
Service, see Mobile
Service 137
Service Booklet 127
Service car, see Mobile
Service 137
Reference
Rubber parts, see booklet
Rule of the road, headlight
adjustment 108
Run Flat Indicator RPA 74
– indicating a flat tyre 74
– initialising the system 74
– malfunction 75
– snow chains 74
– system limits 74
Runflat System Component
RSC, see Run-flat tyres 120
Run-flat tyres 120
– flat tyre 74
– new tyres 120
– renewing 120
– resuming a journey despite a
damaged tyre 75
– tyre pressure 119
– winter tyres 121
Running in 106
Running in the final drive, see
Engine and final drive 106
From A to Z
Speed
– when towing a trailer 112
– with winter tyres 121
Speedometer 10
Split rear-seat backrests, see
area 100
Sport program
Steptronic 49
Spray nozzles, see Cleaning
windscreen and
headlights 51
Stability control, see Driving
stability control systems 71
Start/stop button 45
– starting the engine 46
– switching off the engine 46
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting 138
Starting on uphill gradients,
see Drive-off assistant 73
Starting the engine
– start/stop button 45
Starting with a flat battery, see
Jump-starting 138
Status at time of printing 5
Steering wheel 39
– adjustment 39
– buttons on steering wheel 9
– interlock, see Electric
steering-wheel lock 39
– lock 45
– lock, see Electric steeringwheel lock 39
– locking with convenient
access 25
Steering with variable gear
ratio, see Active steering 75
Steptronic, see Automatic
Stopping
– car 46
– engine 46
Storage compartments 97
Storing tyres 121
Stowage, see Storage
compartments 97
Stowage nets 101
Summer tyres, see Wheels
and tyres 119
Sun roof, see Glass roof,
electric 27
Supply reservoir, see Washer
fluid reservoir 52
Switches, see Cockpit 8
Switch for front passenger
airbags 40
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button 45
Swivel-mounted trailer tow
hitch, see Trailer tow hitch
with swivel-mounted ball
head 110
Symbols 4
T
Tailgate 21
– emergency operation, see
Opening manually 22
– opening manually 22
Tailgate, see Luggage
compartment lid/tailgate 21
Tail light, see Rear lights 132
Tank capacity, see Filling
capacities 164
Technical data 154
Technical modifications, see
Telephone
Centre armrest 96
Instructions
Temperature
system 87
– coolant, see Coolant
temperature 62
Temperature display
– outside temperature 61
– outside temperature
warning 61
– setting units of measure 65
Tempomat, see Cruise
control 52, 53
Tensioning straps, see
Securing the load 109
Theft protection
– for wheel studs, see Thiefproof wheel studs 135
Thief-proof wheel studs 135
Third brake light, see Centre
brake light 135
Through-loading system 98
Through-loading system, see
area 100
Tilt alarm sensor 24
Toolkit 129
Torch, see Rechargeable
hand lamp 96
Towbar 140
Towing a trailer 110
Towing away 139
– cars with automatic
gearbox 139
– methods 140
Towing eyes 139
– screw thread 139
Towing eyes for tow-starting
and towing away 139
Towrope 140
Tow-starting 139, 141
Track width, see
Dimensions 154
Traction aid, see Dynamic
Trailer pulling, see Towing a
trailer 110
Trailer Stability Control 112
Trailer tow hitch 110
Trailer towing
– towing loads and gross
weight 160
176
Underseal, see booklet
Units of measure
– average fuel
consumption 65
– temperature 65
Universal garage door opener,
see Integrated universal
remote control 92
Universal mobile phone
provision, see separate
Universal remote control 92
Unlocking
– from inside 20
– from outside 17
– luggage compartment lid 25
– tailgate 25
– without remote control, see
Overview
Controls
Vehicle
– Identification Number, see
Engine compartment 123
– measurements, see
Dimensions 154
– returning, see Recycling 128
– running in 106
Vehicle battery, see Car
battery 135
Vehicle recycling, see
Recycling 128
Ventilation 86, 89
– draught-free 86, 89
– in the rear 89
Ventilation, see Climate 84
Ventilation while parked 89
W
Warning and indicator
lights 11
Warning and indicator lights,
overview 142
Warning messages, see
Check Control 68
Warning triangle 138
Washer fluid 52
– reservoir capacity 52
Washer fluid reservoir 52
Washing the car, see booklet
Waste tray, see Ashtray 97
Water on roads, see Driving
through water 107
Wear indicators in the tyres,
see Minimum tread
depth 119
Weights 156
Welcome lights 78
Wheel/tyre combination, see
Correct wheels and
tyres 120
Wheelbase, see
Dimensions 154
Wheels, new 120
Wheels and tyres 119
177
Driving hints
U
V
Mobility
Tyres
– age 120
– changing, see Changing a
wheel 135
– condition 119
– damage 119
– minimum tread depth 119
– new wheels and tyres 120
– pressure monitoring, see
Run Flat Indicator 74
– pressures 119
– punctures 74
– renewing 120
– run-flat 120
– running in 106
– storage 121
– tread 119
– wear indicators, see
Minimum tread depth 119
– wheel/tyre combination, see
Correct wheels and
tyres 120
– winter tyres 121
Reference
Transmitter, see Remote
control for independent
heating/ventilation
system 91
Transporting children 40
Transport securing
equipment, see Securing
the load 109
Trap protection
– glass roof, electric 28
– windows 27
Tread depth, see Minimum
tread depth 119
Trip distance recorder 61
Triple turn signal 50
Turn indicators
– triple turn signal 50
Turning circle, see
Dimensions 154
Turn signals
Two-stage brake lights 75
Tyre changing, see
New wheels and tyres 120
Tyre pressure
– loss 74
Tyre pressure monitoring, see
Run Flat Indicator 74
Tyre pressures 111, 119
Tyre puncture, see Run Flat
Indicator 74
From A to Z
Wheelslip control, see
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 71
Width, see Dimensions 154
Window lifts 26
– safety switch 27
Windows 26
– convenient operation 18
– rear window 23
– safety switch 27
Windscreen
– cleaning 51
– defrosting 86
Windscreen, infrared
reflecting, see Climatic
comfort windscreen 107
Windscreen defrosting, see
Defrosting windows 86
Windscreen wiper blades,
changing 129
Windscreen wipers, blades,
care, see booklet Looking
after your car
Winter-grade diesel 117
Winter tyres 121
– tyre storage 121
Wiper blades, renewing 129
Wiper system 51
Wooden trim, see booklet
Work in the engine
compartment 122
Wrench/screwdriver, see
Toolkit 129
Y
Your individual vehicle 5
– settings, see Personal
Profile 16
X
xDrive 72
Xenon headlights 80
– automatic headlight beam
throw adjustment 80
– driving on left/right 108
178
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