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Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. Therefore, we have one request: Read the information contained in this Owner's Manual before driving your new BMW M3 for the first time. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your BMW M3. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure operating and traffic safety as well as the best possible value retention of your vehicle. For more detailed information refer to the supplemental manuals. BMW M also makes decisive contributions toward greater safety in traffic through its BMW driver training. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW M

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About this Owner's Manual Additional sources of information Symbols used We have made every effort to ensure Should you have any further questions, Indicates precautions that must that you are able to find what you need your BMW center will be glad to assist be followed precisely in order to in this Owner's Manual as quickly as at any time. avoid the possibility of personal injury possible. The fastest way to find certain You can find more information about and serious damage to the vehicle. topics is by using the detailed index at BMW, for example on its technology, Contains information that will the end. If you wish to gain an initial on the Internet at www.bmw.com. assist you in gaining the optimum overview of your vehicle, you will find benefit from your vehicle and enable this in the first chapter. you to care more effectively for your Should you wish to sell your BMW at vehicle. some time in the future, please remem- Refers to measures that can be ber to hand over this Owner's Manual taken to help protect the environ- to the new owner; it is an important part ment. of the vehicle. Marks the end of a specific item of information. Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras when available.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 60. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These settings can be performed either by < © 2003 BMW M GmbH yourself or by your BMW center. Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 628 US English VIII/03 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

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Your individual vehicle Status at time of printing For your own safety On purchasing your BMW, you have BMW pursues a policy of continuous, decided in favor of a model with individ- ongoing development that is conceived Fuels ualized equipment and features. This to ensure that our vehicles continue to Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels Owner's Manual will describe all of the embody the highest quality and safety containing up to and including equipment that the BMW M3 has to standards combined with advanced, 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with offer you. state-of-the-art technology. For this up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, We hope you will understand that reason, the features described in this 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equipment and features are included Owner's Manual could differ from those equivalent amount of co-solvent – will that you might not have chosen for your in your vehicle. Nor can errors and not void the applicable warranties vehicle. You can easily identify any dif- omissions be entirely ruled out. You are respecting defects in materials or work- ferences with the aid of the asterisk therefore asked to appreciate that no manship. Field experience has indi- used to identify all optional equipment claims can be recognized on the basis cated significant differences in fuel and accessories. of the data, illustrations or descriptions quality – volatility, composition, addi- in this Owner's Manual. tives, etc. among gasolines offered for If your BMW features equipment such sale in the United States and Canada. as a car radio or telephone, that is not The use of poor quality fuels may result described in this Owner's Manual, we in driveability, starting and stalling have enclosed Supplementary Owner's problems especially under certain envi- Manuals. We ask you to read these ronmental conditions, such as high manuals as well. ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you are handling gasoline.<

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Maintenance and repair Parts and accessories wheels, suspension components, brake Advanced technology, e.g. the Important safety information! dust shields, telephones – including use of modern materials and high- For your own safety, use genuine operation of any portable cellular phone performance electronics, requires spe- parts and accessories approved by from within the vehicle without using an cially adapted maintenance and repair BMW. externally mounted antenna – or trans- methods. Therefore, only have corre- When you purchase accessories tested ceiver equipment, such as a CB, sponding work on your BMW carried and approved by BMW and Original walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar out by a BMW center or a workshop BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire accessories, may cause extensive dam- that works according to BMW repair the assurance that they have been thor- age to the vehicle, compromise its procedures with correspondingly oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti- safety, interfere with the vehicle's elec- trained personnel. If work is carried out mum performance when installed on trical system or affect the validity of the improperly there is a danger of conse- your vehicle. BMW Limited Warranty. Contact your quential damage and the related safety BMW warrants these parts to be free BMW center for additional information. risks.< from defects in material and workman- Do not use key or remote control to ship. lock doors or luggage compartment BMW will not accept any liability for with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to < damages resulting from installation of the Owner's Manual for more details. parts and accessories not approved by BMW. Maintenance, replacement, or BMW cannot test every product made repair of the emission control by other manufacturers to verify if it can devices and systems may be performed be used on a BMW safely and without by any automotive repair establishment risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or individual using any certified auto- < or its occupants. motive part. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, Symbol on vehicle parts together with professional advice on Indicates that you should consult using these items, are available from all the relevant section of this BMW centers. Owner's Manual for information on a Installation and operation of non-BMW particular part or assembly. approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,

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Service and warranty Reporting safety defects This manual is supplemented by a Ser- The following only applies to vehicles vice and Warranty Information Booklet owned and operated in the US. for US models or a Warranty and Ser- If you believe that your vehicle has a vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod- defect which could cause a crash or els. could cause injury or death, you should We recommend that you read this pub- immediately inform the National High- lication thoroughly. way Traffic Safety Administration Your BMW is covered by the following NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of warranties: North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, > New Vehicle Limited Warranty telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117. > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it > Federal Emissions System Defect may open an investigation, and if it Warranty finds that a safety defect exists in a > Federal Emissions Performance War- group of vehicles, it may order a recall ranty and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi- > California Emission Control System vidual problems between you, your Limited Warranty. dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. Detailed information about these war- To contact NHTSA, you may either call ranties is listed in the Service and War- the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at ranty Information Booklet for US mod- 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the els or in the Warranty and Service Washington, D.C. area, or write to: Guide Booklet for Canadian models. NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor- tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Contents

About this Owner's Manual 4 Cockpit 14 Opening and closing: Additional sources of Instrument cluster 16 Keys 30 information 4 Indicator and warning lamps 18 Central locking system 30 Notes Symbols used 4 Buttons in steering wheel 22 Opening and closing – via the

Your individual vehicle 5 Overview Hazard warning triangle* 23 remote control 31 Status at time of printing 5 First-aid kit* 23 Opening and closing – via the For your own safety 5 Refueling 24 door lock 33 Symbol on vehicle parts 6 Fuel specifications 25 Opening and closing – from the Service and warranty 7 Tire inflation pressure 25 inside 34 Reporting safety defects 7 Luggage compartment lid 35

Controls and features Luggage compartment 37 Alarm system* 38 Electric power windows 40 Glass sunroof, electric* 41 To adjust: Safe seating position 43 Seats 44 Manual seat adjustment 44 Power seat adjustment* 45 Head restraints 46 Entering the rear 47 Safety belts 47 Seat and mirror memory* 49 Seat heating* 50 Steering wheel 51 Mirrors 51 Passenger safety systems: Airbags 53 Transporting children safely 56 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 60

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Driving: Technology for safety and Loading and transporting: Ignition lock 62 driving convenience: Through-loading system 102 Starting the engine and driving Park Distance Control (PDC)* 82 Ski bag* 103 off 63 Dynamic Stability Control Cargo loading 104 Switching off the engine 65 (DSC) 83 Roof-mounted luggage Parking brake 65 Flat Tire Monitor 84 rack* 106 Manual transmission 66 M Engine dynamics control 87 Sequential M gearbox with Brake force display 87 Drivelogic* 67 Lamps: Turn signal indicator/Headlamp

Controls and features and Controls Parking lamps/Low beams 88 flasher 72 Instrument lighting 89 Washer/wiper system/Rain High beams/Standing lamps 89 sensor* 73 Fog lamps 90 Cruise control 74 Interior lamps 90 Everything under control: Controlling the climate for Odometer 76 pleasant driving: Tachometer 76 Automatic climate control 92 Engine oil temperature 76 Roller sun blind* 96 Fuel gauge 77 Engine coolant temperature Interior conveniences: gauge 77 Premium sound system* 97 Service interval display 78 Glove compartment 97 Check Control 78 Storage compartments 98 Clock 79 Cellular phone* 99 Computer 80 Ashtray, front* 100 Ashtray, rear* 100 Clothes hooks 101

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Special operating instructions: Replacement procedures: Engine data 150 Break-in procedures 110 Onboard tool kit 132 Dimensions 151 General driving notes 111 Windshield wiper blades 132 Weights 152 Antilock Brake System Lamps and bulbs 133 Capacities 153 (ABS) 112 Repairing a flat tire 136 Brake system 112 Battery 140 Fuses 141 Wheels and tires: Technical data Tire inflation pressure 114 Giving and receiving Tire condition 114 assistance: Tire replacement 115 Receiving assistance 142 Wheel and tire Jump-starting 143 Operation, maintenance Operation, combinations 117 Towing the vehicle 144 Winter tires 118 Owner service procedures Snow chains* 118 In the engine compartment: Hood 119 Engine compartment essentials 120 Washer fluids 122 Engine oil 122 Coolant 124 Brake fluid 125 Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 126 Laws and regulations: California Proposition 65 warning 128 OBD interface socket 128

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Everything from A to Z 156 Index

Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Operation, maintenance Maintenance Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index

14 Cockpit

Cockpit 15

1 Parking lamps/Low beams 88 2 > Turn signal indicators 72 > Standing lamps 89 > High beams 89 > Headlamp flasher 72 Overview > Computer 80 3 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor 73 4 Hazard warning flashers

5 Rear window defroster 95 Controls 6 > Initiating an emergency call 142 > Mobile Service 142 7 Central locking system 30 8 Adjusting the steering wheel 51 Maintenance 9 Horn: the entire surface 10 Fog lamps 90 Repairs Data Index

16 Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster 17

1 Fuel gauge 77 2 Turn signal indicators 20 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 Overview 5 Tachometer and engine oil temperature gauge 76 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 77 Controls 7 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 8 Control button for > Clock 79 > Unit of measure of outside temperature display 80 Maintenance 9 Display for sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic 68 10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83 Repairs 11 Display for > Trip odometer/Odometer 76 > Clock 79 > Service interval 78 > Computer 80 12 Check Control 78 Data 13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 76 14 Indicator and warning lamps 18 to 21 Index

18 Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself Engine oil pressure ● Red: an important reminder Indicator and warning lamps that are An alarm sounds at the same Brake warning lamp ● identified by ● are tested for proper time. Stop vehicle immediately Comes on when the parking functioning whenever the ignition key is and switch off engine. Check the brake is engaged – an additional turned. They each light up once for dif- engine oil level and top up as required. acoustic signal sounds when starting ferent periods of time. If the oil level is correct: please contact off. For additional information: refer to the nearest BMW center. If a fault should occur in one of these page 65 systems, the corresponding lamp does Do not continue driving, as the Brake warning lamp for Cana- not go out after the engine is started, or engine could sustain serious dam- dian models. it lights up while the vehicle is moving. age from inadequate lubrication.< You will see how to react to this below. Please fasten safety belts ● Flat Tire Monitor ● Comes on together with an Red: stop immediately In addition, an acoustic signal is acoustic signal until the safety Battery charge current ● sounded: there is a flat tire. belts are fastened. The battery is no longer being Reduce speed and carefully come to a For additional information on safety charged. There is a malfunction stop. Avoid sudden braking and steer- belts: refer to page 47 of the alternator drive belt or in the ing maneuvers. Airbags ● charging circuit of the alternator. Please For additional information: refer to Please have the system contact the nearest BMW center. page 84 inspected at your BMW center. Brake warning lamp ● For additional information: refer to If the drive belt is defective, stop If the lamp comes on when the page 53 and switch off the engine immedi- parking brake is not engaged: ately to prevent overheating and seri- check the brake fluid level. Before driv- ous engine damage. If the drive belt is ing further, be sure to comply with the defective, increased steering effort is instructions on pages 112 and 125. also required.< Brake warning lamp for Cana- dian models.

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Red and yellow: continue driving Orange: consult the nearest BMW Engine oil level cautiously center Comes on after the engine has been shut off and is accompa- The brake warning lamp lights Sequential M gearbox with nied by an alarm: add engine oil at your up together with the yellow indi- Drivelogic earliest opportunity, such as when you

cator lamps for ABS ● and If the indicator lamp fails to go Overview stop to refuel. DSC: out after the engine has been started, For additional information: refer to The entire ABS, CBC and DSC or if it comes on during normal driving: page 122 control system has failed. Con- this indicates a malfunction in the sys- tinue to drive; drive cautiously tem. Please consult the nearest BMW Brake pads ● and defensively and avoid full center. Have the brake pads checked. brake applications. Please have the Indicator lamp flashes: a system over- For additional information: refer Controls system checked by your BMW center load has occurred. to page 112 as soon as possible. For additional information: refer to Flat Tire Monitor ● For additional information: refer to page 71 The Flat Tire Monitor has been pages 83, 112 deactivated, either at the button

ABS, CBC and DSC indicator Yellow: check as soon as possible or in response to a system malfunction. Maintenance and warning lamps for Canadian Engine oil level In the event of a malfunction, have the models. Comes on while driving and is system checked by your BMW center. accompanied by an alarm: the For additional information: refer to engine oil level has fallen to the abso- page 84

lute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Repairs Do not drive more than 30 miles/50 km before refilling. For additional information: refer to page 122 Data Index

20 Indicator and warning lamps

Dynamic Stability Control Add washer fluid Add coolant (DSC) ● The washer fluid is too low. Top Coolant level too low, top up as The indicator lamp flashes and off the fluid at the earliest soon as possible. an acoustic signal sounds: the system opportunity. For additional information: refer to is active and governs drive and braking For additional information: refer to page 124 force. page 122 CHECK GAS CAP* ● If the indicator lamp fails to go out after SERVICE ENGINE SOON ● This indicator lamp comes on the engine has been started, or if it If the indicator lamp comes on when the gas cap is loose or comes on during normal driving and either continuously or intermit- missing. stays on: tently, this indicates a fault in the emis- Close the gas cap tightly: refer to DSC has been deactivated, either at the sions-related electronic systems. page 24 button or in response to a system mal- Although the vehicle remains opera- function. tional, you should have the systems Green: for your information In the event of a malfunction, have the checked by your BMW center at the Turn signal indicator system checked by your nearest BMW earliest possible opportunity. center. Flashes when turn signals are For additional information: refer to on. Rapid flashing: indicates a For additional information: refer to page 128 page 83 system malfunction. Service Engine Soon indicator For additional information: refer to ● Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) lamp for Canadian models. page 72 Malfunction in DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency Cruise control Engine electronics ● is available and unrestricted. Lights up when the cruise con- There is a fault in the electronic Have the system checked and repaired trol is activated. Ready for oper- engine-management system. at your BMW center as soon as possi- ation via the buttons in the steering You can continue to drive with reduced ble. wheel. engine output or engine speed. Please For additional information: refer to For additional information: refer to have the system inspected at your page 112 page 74 BMW center. Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Front fog lamps warning lamp for Canadian Lights up whenever the fog models. lamps are on. For additional information: refer to page 90

Indicator and warning lamps 21

Blue: for your information High beams Comes on when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher

is actuated. Overview For additional information: refer to pages 72, 89 Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index

22 Buttons in steering wheel

These buttons let you operate the following functions quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions: Forward Cruise control: store and accelerate + > Selected radio functions > Radio or decelerate and store –. > The cruise control Press briefly: next station in station > Selected telephone functions* memory > The voice recognition system*. Extended pressure: station search > CD Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deactivate. The controls are active only when Press briefly: jump to next track the corresponding systems and Extended pressure: search function accessories are switched on.< in track > Cassette Press briefly: jump to next track or stop fast forward Press briefly: Extended pressure: fast forward > Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter- Phone minate call. Scan personal phone book. Extended pressure: Activate and deactivate voice entry. Rewind: same functions as forward.

Switch between phone, radio, cassette and CD. Volume.

Cruise control: select a stored setting. Hazard warning triangle* First-aid kit* 23 Overview Controls

The hazard warning triangle is stored in The first-aid kit is located under the a storage case on the left side of the front passenger's seat. luggage compartment. To open: pull the handle and fold the

cover down. Maintenance Always observe all legal regula- To fasten: fold the cover up and press it tions requiring a warning triangle until the tab engages. to be carried in the vehicle.< Several of the items contained in

the first-aid kit have a limited ser- Repairs vice life. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any with passed dates. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Always observe all legal regulations Data requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.< Index 24 Refueling

When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precautions posted at the service station. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<

Fuel filler door Simple and environmentally Always switch off the engine friendly before refueling, as it is not possi- Open the gas cap carefully to pre- ble to add fuel with the engine running, vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel and attempts may also trigger the spray may cause injury.< SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.< Keep the gas cap in the bracket Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler attached to the fuel filler door. door to open and close it. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle If an electrical malfunction occurs, you completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the can unlock the fuel filler door manually: nozzle during refueling Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol > results in premature pump shutoff on the right trim panel of the luggage > and will reduce the effect of the vapor compartment. recovery system on the pump. The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle shuts off the first time. Refueling Fuel specifications Tire inflation pressure 25

Close the gas cap carefully after Use unleaded gasoline refueling until a click is heard. The engine uses lead-free gasoline While closing, be sure not to squeeze only. the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the Required fuel: CHECK GAS CAP* lamp.< > Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Overview min. 91 AKI Fuel tank capacity AKI = Anti Knock Index > Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which Never use leaded fuel, as it would > approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve

cause permanent and irreversible Controls capacity. damage to the oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.< Do not drive to the last drop of Checking tire pressures fuel. This can prevent the engine Tire pressures in psi/kilopascal are from operating properly and result in shown on the driver's door post and are < damage. visible when the door is open. Maintenance Only check the tire inflation pressures of cold tires. This means after driving a maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or after the vehicle has been parked for at least

2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla- Repairs tion pressures. In the following tire inflation pressure table, all pressures are specified in the standard units of pressure, psi and kilopascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires Data at ambient temperature. After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor so that it can monitor the tire inflation pressure, refer to page 84. Index 26 Tire inflation pressure

Check the tire pressures on a regular basis – at least twice a month – and before every extended journey. If this is not done, incorrect tire pressures can cause driving instability and tire damage, ultimately resulting in accidents.<

Comply with tire approval specifications The inflation pressures in the table apply to BMW-approved tire sizes and tire manufacturers. Your BMW center will be glad to supply this information. Other pressures may be required for tires made by other manufacturers. Your vehicle is equipped with tires which not only meet US standards, but also European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW approved tires. Tire inflation pressure 27

BMW Tires All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires –

cold = ambient temperature Overview 225/45 ZR 18 33/230 – 41/280 – 255/40 ZR 18 – 35/240 – 48/330

M3 225/45 ZR 18 33/230 – 41/280 – 225/40 ZR 19 Controls 255/35 ZR 19 – 35/240 – 48/330 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 33/230 38/260 36/250 46/320 225/40 R 18 92 V M+S 36/250 38/260 39/270 51/350 Maintenance Repairs Data Index 28 29

Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Operation, maintenance Maintenance Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Opening and closing 30 Keys Central locking system

In every master key with the The concept remote control feature there is an The central locking system engages extended-life battery that is charged and releases the locks on the: automatically in the ignition lock as you > drive. doors > For this reason, if you have master keys luggage compartment lid > with the remote control feature that are fuel filler door. not being used otherwise, use those The central locking system is ready for keys at least once a year while driving operation whenever the driver's door is for an extended period to charge the closed. battery.< The central locking system can be operated 2 Spare key – for storage in a safe The key set > from outside via the door lock and place, such as in your wallet. This key using the remote control 1 Master keys with remote control is not intended for constant use. The > from inside via the central locking unit – these keys determine the func- luggage compartment lid and the system button. tions of the Key Memory, refer to glove compartment cannot be locked page 60. and unlocked with this key. This is If it is operated from inside, the fuel You can mark the individual keys for useful for valet parking, for example. filler door will not be locked, refer to subsequent identification by apply- page 34. ing the colored decals that you When the system is actuated from the received when accepting delivery of outside, the anti-theft system is also your vehicle activated. This prevents the doors from being unlocked via the lock buttons or the release handle. The alarm system is also activated or deactivated. If locked from inside, the central locking system unlocks the vehicle automatically in the event of an accident. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on. Opening and closing – via the remote control 31

The concept Master keys with remote control The remote control also provides two Since passengers or animals additional functions beyond the central remaining in the vehicle might be locking feature: able to lock the doors from the inside,

> Switch on the interior lamps, refer to always take the vehicle's keys with you Overview page 32. so that the vehicle can be opened again < With this function you can also from the outside at any time. search for your vehicle – when parked in an underground garage, for If it is no longer possible to lock instance the vehicle via the remote control, Controls > Open the luggage compartment lid, the battery is discharged. Use this key refer to page 32. while driving for an extended period in The luggage compartment lid will order to recharge the battery. To pre- 1 Unlock, convenience opening mode, open slightly, regardless of whether it vent unauthorized use of the remote and disarm alarm system was locked or unlocked. control, surrender only the spare key 2 Lock and secure, arm alarm system,

when leaving the vehicle for valet park- Maintenance Whenever you unlock or lock the vehi- activate interior lamps, disarm tilt ing, for example. cle, you simultaneously deactivate/acti- alarm sensor and interior motion sen- In the event of a system malfunction, vate the anti-theft system, disarm/arm sor please contact your BMW center. You the alarm system and switch the interior 3 Open luggage compartment, Panic can also obtain replacement keys lamps on/off. mode – trigger alarm there.< Repairs You can have a signal set to con- To release firm that the vehicle's locks have engaged securely.< Press button to unlock the driver's door only. Data

Press the button a second time to unlock all vehicle locks.< Index 32 Opening and closing – via the remote control

Convenience opening mode The lid will open slightly, no matter For US owners only whether it was locked or unlocked. The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Press and hold button. The windows If the luggage compartment lid Communications Commission regula- and the glass sunroof open. was locked, it will be locked again tions. Operation is governed by the fol- after it is reclosed. lowing: To lock and secure Before and after a trip, be sure that the luggage compartment lid has not been FCC ID: opened unintentionally.< > X8EWS > LX8FZVS Press button. Panic mode – trigger alarm > LX8FZVE To switch on the interior lamps Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the By pressing button for more than FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 2 seconds, the alarm can be sounded After locking the vehicle, press button following two conditions: in the event of danger, if it is armed. again. > This device may not cause harmful interference, and To switch off the alarm To deactivate the tilt alarm* and > this device must accept any interfer- interior motion sensors* ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Press button. Any unauthorized modifications to Press button a second time immedi- External systems these devices could void the ately after locking. Locally, external systems or devices user's authority to operate the equip- For additional information: page 39. may interfere with remote control func- ment.< tions. To open the luggage compartment lid If this should occur, you can still open and close the vehicle using the master key in both the door and luggage compartment locks. Press button. Opening and closing – via the door lock 33

Whenever closing the windows or sliding/tilt sunroof you should always monitor their path and progress to ensure that no one is injured. Releas- ing the key stops the operation.< Overview Manual operation In the event of electrical malfunction Turn the key all the way to the left or right to unlock or lock the driver's door. Controls

One turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only. Turning the key a second time unlocks the passenger's door, the luggage Maintenance compartment lid and the fuel filler door.

You can have a signal set to con- firm that the vehicle's locks have engaged securely.< Repairs Convenience operation You can also operate the windows and the glass sunroof via the door lock. > To open: with the door closed, hold

the key in the Unlock position Data > To fasten: with the door closed, hold the key in the Lock position. Index 34 Opening and closing – from the inside

If you desire, the central locking system can be activated automatically as soon as you begin to drive. You may also have this adjusted so that it is specific to keys.<

To unlock and open the doors 1. Press the button for the central locking system 2. Pull the release handle above the armrest on the door you wish to open or You can use this button to control the pull the release handle for any door central locking system whenever the twice: to unlock and open the door. doors are closed. The doors and luggage compartment lid are unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft system is not To lock activated. > Either use the central locking button to lock all doors at once or If only the driver's door was > press the individual door lock buttons unlocked from the outside and down. As an added design feature to you press the button, then, with the prevent the driver from being inad- driver's door still open the passenger's vertently locked out of the vehicle, door, the luggage compartment lid and the driver's door lock button will not the fuel filler door will unlock, too. engage as long as the door is open. If the driver's door is closed, it will be locked.< Since passengers or animals remaining in the vehicle might be able to lock the doors from the inside, always take the vehicle's keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.< Luggage compartment lid 35 Overview Controls

The lock To secure separately To open from the outside Only the master keys fit in the lock for Turn the master key to the right past the Press the button in the handle recess: the luggage compartment lid, refer to resistance point and then pull it out in the luggage compartment lid opens page 30. the horizontal position. slightly. Maintenance The luggage compartment lid is locked The luggage compartment is lit when and disconnected from the central lock- the luggage compartment lid is opened. ing system. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized access to the lug- Manual operation

gage compartment when you surrender In the event of electrical malfunction Repairs the spare key only, refer to page 30. This can be advantageous for valet Turn the master key to the left as far as parking, for example. it will go. The luggage compartment lid will open slightly. The luggage compartment lid is locked again as soon as you close the lid. Data Index 36 Luggage compartment lid

Nevertheless, should it be absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open: 1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof 2. Greatly increase the quantity of air from the automatic climate control system, refer to page 94.

To open from the inside To close If the luggage compartment lid has not The handle recesses in the interior trim been locked separately, you can open it panel of the luggage compartment lid with this button in the footwell on the make it easier to pull the lid down. driver's side when the vehicle is stationary. To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the luggage compartment lid is clear when it is closed, following the same precautions as with all closing procedures.<

Operate the vehicle only when the luggage compartment lid is completely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle.< Luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment 37 Overview Controls

Emergency release To fold up and secure the floor This lever releases the luggage com- panel partment lid from the luggage compart- Lift the floor panel with the ring, then ment's interior. use the tab to suspend it from the Maintenance weather-stripping on the drip rail. Repairs Data Index 38 Luggage compartment Alarm system*

The concept You can have a signal set as The vehicle alarm system responds: acknowledgment for both arming and disarming the alarm.< > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid are opened > To movement inside the vehicle – interior motion sensor You can also open the luggage com- > To changes in vehicle tilt, e.g. as partment lid when the system is armed would occur while attempting to steal by pressing the button of the remote the wheels or tow the vehicle – tilt control, refer to page 32. When it is alarm sensor system closed, the lid is once again secured. > To interruption of battery voltage. Extended pressure on the button sets Floor mat The system responds to unauthorized off the alarm – Panic mode, refer to vehicle entry and attempted theft by page 32. You can turn the floor mat over to trans- simultaneously activating the following: port soiled objects, etc. The rubber- > Sounding an acoustical alarm for coated side can be washed and is 30 seconds designed to inhibit sliding. > Activating the hazard warning flash- The fittings at the corners of the lug- ers for approx. five minutes gage compartment provide you with a > Flashing the high beams on and off in convenient means of attaching luggage rhythm with the hazard warning flash- compartment nets* and flexible straps ers. for securing luggage. Refer also to Cargo loading on To arm and disarm the alarm page 104. system When the vehicle is locked or unlocked via the driver's door lock or with the remote control, the alarm system is also simultaneously armed or disarmed. Alarm system* 39

armed: an attempted entry has been Interior motion sensor detected in the period since the sys- In order for the interior motion sensor to tem was armed. function properly, the windows and the Following triggering of an alarm, the glass sunroof must be completely indicator lamp will flash continuously. closed. Overview Nevertheless, you should deactivate Avoiding unintentional alarms the interior motion sensor, refer to The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion Avoiding unintentional alarms, if sensor may be deactivated at the same > persons or animals are left in the time. You can do this to prevent a false

vehicle Controls alarm from being triggered in garages > the windows or the glass sunroof are with elevator ramps, for instance, or being left open. Indicator lamp displays when the vehicle is transported by train: > The indicator lamp below the interior The tilt and interior motion sen- rearview mirror flashes continuously: sors are inadvertently switched off the system is armed Lock the vehicle twice to arm the sys- when convenience closing of the win- Maintenance > The indicator lamp flashes when it is tem. Press button on the remote control dows is interrupted within the first armed: the door(s), the hood or lug- twice in succession or lock the vehicle 10 seconds and then started again. If gage compartment lid are not com- twice with the key. this happens, they must be disarmed pletely closed. Even if you do not The indicator lamp lights up briefly and and reactivated.< close the alerted area, the remaining then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm Repairs areas are deadlocked, and the indi- sensor and the interior motion sensor cator lamp flashes continuously after are deactivated as long as the system is 10 seconds. However, the interior armed. motion sensor is not activated > If the indicator lamp goes out when You can have the tilt alarm sensor the system is disarmed: no manipula- Data and the interior motion sensor tion or attempted intrusions have permanently deactivated.< been detected in the period since the system was armed > If the indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds when the system is dis- Index 40 Electric power windows

for as long as you maintain pressure Despite this safety feature, be on the switch extremely careful to ensure that > Press the switch briefly past the pres- the closing path of the window is not sure point: the window moves auto- obstructed. Some types of objects – matically. Pressing the switch again very thin objects, for instance, might fail stops the opening cycle. to trigger the contact strip in some situ- You can close the windows in the same ations. manner by pulling the switch. The You can override this safety feature by swivel window does not close automat- pressing the switch beyond the resis- < ically. tance point and holding it. For convenience operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to To open and close windows page 33 or 32. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key from the Safety feature lock and remember to close the doors The windows are each equipped with to prevent children from operating the contact strips located in the upper win- power windows and injuring them- dow frames. If pressure is exerted selves, etc.< against this contact strip while a window is being raised, the system will After the ignition has been switched off, respond by stopping the window and you can still operate the power win- then retracting it a small distance. dows for up to 15 minutes as long as no one has opened and again closed any of the doors. With the ignition key in position 1 or higher > Press the switch until you feel resistance: the window retracts, or respectively the tilt-out window moves outward; it remains in motion Glass sunroof, electric* 41

To prevent injuries, exercise care For convenience closing via the door when closing the glass sunroof lock or the remote control, refer to and keep it in your field of vision until it pages 32 and 33. is shut. When leaving the vehicle, always Raising the glass sunroof Overview remove the ignition key from the lock With the ignition key in position 1 or and remember to close the doors to higher: tap the switch. prevent children from operating the sunroof and injuring themselves, etc.< Tapping the switch again stops the motion immediately.

If you briefly press the switch in the Controls raise direction while the glass sunroof is Opening and closing open, the sunroof will rise to its upper- most position. With the ignition key in position 1 or After the ignition has been switched off, higher you can still operate the sunroof for up Maintenance > Slide the switch until you feel resis- to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens tance: the sunroof opens and closes either of the doors. as long as you hold the switch The headliner insert slides back some- > Slide the switch past the pressure what when you raise the sunroof. point: the sunroof moves automati-

cally. Repairs Do not use force to close the Tapping the switch again stops the headliner insert with the sunroof in motion immediately. its raised position, as damage to the The headliner insert retracts with the mechanism could result.< glass sunroof while it is opening.

After the ignition has been switched off, Safety feature Data you can still operate the sunroof for up If the glass sunroof encounters resis- to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens tance either of the doors. > when it is closing from the raised position Index 42 Glass sunroof, electric*

> when it is closing from a point roughly past the middle of its travel, the closing cycle is interrupted and the glass sunroof will open again slightly.

Despite this safety feature, be extremely careful that the travel path of the glass sunroof is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Remember that the safety mechanism may not be able to detect obstructions under all circumstances – with very thin objects, for instance. Manual operation You can override this safety feature by In the event of an electrical malfunction, pressing the switch beyond the pres- you can also operate the glass sunroof sure point and holding it.< manually. 1. Remove the interior lamp, then reach into the exposed opening and press out the cover 2. Use the Allen key from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 132, to turn the glass sunroof in the desired direction. To adjust Safe seating position 43

For driving that is relaxed and less likely For airbag locations and additional Never allow more than one person to cause fatigue, you should select a information on airbags, refer to to wear a single safety belt. Never sitting position that reflects your per- page 53. allow infants or small children to ride in sonal requirements. In combination a passenger's lap. Avoid twisting the with the safety belts and airbags, the Sitting safely with safety belts belt while routing it firmly across the Overview correct seating position also plays an Your vehicle offers five sitting positions, pelvis and shoulder, wear it as snugly important role in enhancing occupant each of which is provided with a safety against your body as possible. Do not safety in the event of an accident. To belt. allow the belt to rest against hard or ensure that the vehicle's safety systems fragile objects in your pockets. Do not provide you with optimal protection, we route the belt across your neck, or run it

request that you direct your careful across sharp edges. Be sure that the Controls attention to the following section. belt does not become caught or For supplementary information on jammed. Avoid wearing bulky clothing transporting children, refer to page 56. and pull on the lap belt periodically to retension it over your shoulders. In the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap

Sitting safely with airbags Maintenance belt could slide over the hips, leading to Always maintain an adequate dis- abdominal injury. In addition, the safety tance between yourself and the belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced airbags. Always hold the steering wheel if the belt is worn loosely. Expectant by the rim to keep any chance of injury mothers should always wear their to hands or arms to an absolute mini-

safety belts, taking care to position the Repairs mum should the airbag be deployed. lap belt against the lower hips, where it Never allow any objects, individuals or will not exert pressure against the animals to obstruct the areas between abdominal area. Leave the rear safety passengers and airbags. Never use the belts in the holders, if they are not front airbag's cover as a storage tray or needed, to avoid unwanted movement support for objects of any kind. Never from the safety belts at high speeds.< Data allow front passengers to rest their feet < or legs on the airbag cover. For information on using the safety belts, refer to page 47. Index 44 Seats Manual seat adjustment

When adjusting your seat, always observe the following precautions Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with an unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Never ride with the backrest reclined to an extreme angle. This is especially important for the front passenger to remember. If you do so, there is a risk that you will slide under the safety belt in an accident, thus reducing Seat adjustment 3 Backrest angle the protection provided by the safety 1 Forward/backward adjustment Pull the lever and apply weight to or belt.< Pull the lever and slide the seat to the remove weight from the backrest as desired position. required Seat adjustment After you release the lever, move the > Manual seat adjustment, refer to seat forward or backward slightly so page 44 that it engages fully > Power seat adjustment, refer to 2 Height page 45 Pull the lever and apply weight to or > Head restraint, refer to page 46. remove weight from the seat as required Power seat adjustment* 45 Overview Controls

Seat adjustment Thigh support Adjusting the lumbar support* 1 Tilt angle Pull the lever and adjust the position of You can adjust the backrest's contour 2 Forward/backward adjustment the cushion for thigh support as for additional support in the curvature desired. of your spine's lumbar region. Maintenance 3 Height The upper hips and spinal column 4 Backrest angle receive supplementary support to help The head restraint and the thigh sup- you maintain a relaxed, upright position. port are adjusted manually. > Increase/decrease curvature: press

front/rear of the switch Repairs > Increase the upper/lower curvature: press the upper/lower end of the switch. Data Index 46 Power seat adjustment* Head restraints

Adjusting the width of the Adjustments backrest* Height: pull the head restraint up or Use the controls found along the sides push it down. of the seat to adjust the width for the backrest. This way you can set the Press button to retract to the sides of the seat so that they conform lowest position – see arrow 1.< to your body contours. Increase/decrease backrest width: Adjust the angle of the front head press front/rear of the switch. restraints by tilting them manually.

You can reduce the risk of spinal injury and whiplash by adjusting the head restraint to a height at which it is centered roughly at ear level.<

Removal 1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing until it is at maximum extension Head restraints Entering the rear Safety belts 47

2. Press button 1 and remove the head restraint.

Installation – front

Press button 1 and slide the head Overview restraint into the sockets.

Removal and installation – rear Give the head restraint a sharp upward tug to release it from its locking mecha- Controls nism. Press down forcefully to install. Unlocking backrests Always wear your safety belt Pull the lever upward and fold the back- Always fasten your safety belt before rest forward. starting off. As supplemental restraint The outer levers hold the safety belt to devices, the airbags are designed to Maintenance enable it to be reached more easily. enhance the effectiveness of the safety belts, and not to replace them. Lock both backrests while driving, otherwise there is a danger of an To close

unexpected movement causing an Make sure you hear the lock engage in Repairs accident.< the belt buckle.

To release 1. Press the red button in the belt

buckle Data 2. Hold the belt 3. Guide the belt back into its reel. Index 48 Safety belts

In the rear, the belt buckle with the word CENTER is provided exclusively for the passenger sitting in the middle.<

Adjusting safety belt height Use the height adjustment mechanism to adapt the safety belt to the ideal position for your own body: > Slide the button up or down. Please refer to the seat adjustment instructions on page 43.

If the safety belt system has been subjected to the stresses involved in an accident or otherwise damaged: have the entire safety belt mechanism replaced by your BMW center, including the safety belt tensioner. In addition, have your BMW center inspect the safety belt anchors. If a child-restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident, consult the manufacturer's instructions regarding replacement.< Seat and mirror memory* 49

To select a stored setting Before activating the programmed Do not select a memory position adjustment feature, ensure that while the vehicle is moving. If you the footwell behind the driver's seat is do so, there is a risk of accident from empty and unobstructed. If you fail to < do so, persons, animals or objects

unexpected seat movement. Overview could be injured or damaged if the seat < Driver's door open after unlocking or should move backward. ignition key in position 1: > Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as desired. Controls Movement stops immediately when one of the seat-adjustment or mem- You can store and recall three different ory buttons is activated during the driver's seat and outside mirror posi- adjustment process. tions. With the driver's door closed and the ignition key either removed or in posi- Maintenance Memory will not retain the adjust- tion 0 or 2: ments made to the lumbar sup- ports or the width of the backrests.< > Press and hold the desired memory button – 1, 2 or 3 – until the adjust- To store ment process is completed. Repairs 1. Ignition key in position 1 or 2 If you press the MEMORY button acci- 2. Adjust your seat and outside mirrors dentally: press the button again; the to the desired position indicator lamp goes out. 3. Press the MEMORY button: the indicator lamp in the button lights up You can have this feature pro-

4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as grammed so that when you use Data desired. The indicator lamp goes out. the remote control from your personalized key to unlock your door, your seat and the exterior mirrors will move into your own preferred positions.< Index 50 Seat and mirror memory* Seat heating*

Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt The seat cushion and backrest can be function heated with the ignition key in position 2. Automatic curb monitor* You can call up different heating modes 1. Move mirror selector switch 1 to the by repeatedly pressing the buttons. driver's mirror position 2. When shifting into Reverse or placing You can also switch the higher heating the selector lever in position R, the modes off directly: passenger-side mirror tilts down- Press the button and hold it slightly ward. This allows the driver to see longer. the area directly adjacent to the vehicle during parking – curbs, etc.

How far the passenger mirror tilts can be set individually for each ignition key.<

You can deactivate this automatic feature by setting the mirror selection switch to the passenger side position. Steering wheel Mirrors 51

The mirror on the passenger's side is convex. When estimating the distance between yourself and other traffic, bear in mind that the objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. This means that esti- Overview mations of the distance to following traffic should not be regarded as pre- cise.<

Electric defrosting Controls Both mirrors are heated automatically in To adjust To adjust exterior mirrors ignition key position 2. Never attempt to adjust the steer- 1 Switch for 4-way adjustment ing wheel while driving the vehicle 2 Selection switch for changing – it could respond with unexpected between mirrors Maintenance movement, posing a potential accident < hazard. To adjust manually

1. Push the locking lever downward The mirrors can also be adjusted manu- 2. Adjust steering column reach and ally: Repairs height for your selected seating posi- Press the edges of the lens. tion To store the mirror settings, refer to 3. Pull the lever back up. Seat and mirror memory on page 49. Data Index 52 Mirrors

For the mirror to function perfectly, keep the photocells clean and the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield free of any obstruction like stickers, etc.

Interior rearview mirror with automatic dimming feature This mirror automatically responds to ambient light and headlamp glare from following vehicles by dimming through an infinitely variable range and automatically reverts to its clear, undimmed setting whenever you shift into Reverse or move the selector lever into position R. There are two photocells for automatic dimming. One photocell – see arrow – is positioned in the mirror's frame, while the other is slightly offset on the opposite side of the mirror. Passenger safety systems Airbags 53

The side airbags in the rear pas- Do not apply adhesive materials to senger area* of your vehicle may the cover panels of the airbags, already have been deactivated by a cover them or modify them in any other BMW center. You may have them acti- way. Do not attempt to remove the air- vated if you desire to do so. Please bag restraint system from the vehicle. In contact your BMW center for additional the event of a malfunction, deactivation Overview information.< or triggered activation – as a response to an accident – of the airbag restraint The airbags do not deploy in system, consult your BMW center for response to minor collisions, rear inspection, repair or disassembly. Mod-

impacts and certain kinds of vehicle ifications may not be made on either Controls rollover.< the wiring or the individual components 1 Front airbags on the driver and pas- in the airbag system. These include the senger sides upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, side trim pan- 2 Head airbags for driver and front pas- els of the doors and front roof pillars, senger and on the sides of the headliner. Do Maintenance 3 Side airbags on the driver and pas- not attempt to remove or dismantle the senger sides – front and rear* steering wheel. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could Protective effect lead to failure in an emergency or

The front airbags protect the driver and undesired airbag activation, either of Repairs passenger in the event of a head-on which could result in personal injury. Do collision where the protection provided not touch the individual components by the safety belt alone would not be directly after the system has been trig- adequate. The head and side airbags gered, as otherwise there is a danger of < help provide protection in the event of a burns. Data collision from the side. The respective side airbag helps support the seat occupant's upper body. For information on the correct sitting position, refer to page 43. Index 54 Airbags

At all times, occupants should sit deactivated, please contact your BMW upright and be properly restrained center.< – infants and small children in appropriate child-restraint systems; larger chil- Even when all these guidelines are dren and adults using the safety belts. observed, there is still a small residual Never let an occupant's head rest near risk of injuries to the face, hands and or on a side airbag because the inflating arms occurring from airbag deployment airbag could cause a serious or fatal in isolated instances. injury. Please note that the word Airbag In sensitive individuals, the ignition and imprinted on the door trim panel indi- inflation noise may induce a mild hear- cates the airbag's location. ing loss that is temporary in most Accident research shows that the saf- cases. est place for children in an automobile Airbag warning information is also pro- This is the right way a child should sit in is in the rear seat. However, a child sit- vided on the sun visors. a child restraint when rear side airbags ting in the rear seat and not properly are provided. restrained may place his or her head on or near the side airbag, if so equipped. For example, a child – even though belted in – may fall asleep with his or her head against the side airbag. It may be difficult for a driver to ensure that children in the rear seat will remain properly positioned at all times and not place their heads on or near the side airbag. Therefore, we recommend that the rear seat side airbags, if provided, be deactivated if you plan to transport children in the rear seat. The rear seat side airbags may already have been deactivated by a BMW center. If you are uncertain of their status, or wish to have the airbags activated or Airbags 55

If there is a system malfunction, there is a risk that the airbags will not be triggered within their normal response range, even if the level of impact would normally have triggered them. Have your BMW center inspect Overview the airbag system immediately.< Controls

This is the right way a larger child should sit wearing the seat belt when rear side airbags are provided. Maintenance Indicator lamp The indicator lamp indicates the operational status of the airbag system when the ignition key is in position 1 or higher. Repairs System operational: > The indicator lamp comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to position 1 or higher.

System malfunction: Data > Indicator lamp does not come on or > indicator lamp lights up continuously. Index 56 Transporting children safely

Commercially available child-restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt portion of a combination lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately installed restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always read and follow the instructions that come with the system.

Correct location for installing In your BMW, all seats equipped with a three-point safety belt – except for the Child-restraint system with tether Depending on the location selected for driver's seat – are suitable for installing strap seating in the rear passenger area, universal child-restraint systems of all attach the tether strap to the corre- If you use a child-restraint system with age classes and which have been sponding anchorage point to secure the a tether strap, three additional tether approved for the age group in question. child-restraint system, as shown in the anchorage points have been provided. illustration. If the respective seating position is fit- ted with a headrest lift the headrest and pass the tether strap between the headrest and the seat back. It is recommended to readjust the head restraint in the lowest possible position. Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's instructions. Transporting children safely 57

Before installing any child- restraint system that has first been restraint device or child seat, properly secured with a safety belt. please read the following: Never install a rearward-facing child- Never install a rearward-facing child- restraint system in the front passenger restraint system in the front passenger seat. seat of this vehicle. We strongly urge you to carefully read Overview Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag and comply with the instructions for supplemental restraint system for the installation and use provided by the front passenger. Because the backrest child restraint's manufacturer when- on any rearward-facing child-restraint ever you use such a device.

system – of the kind designed for Do not attempt to modify child-restraint Controls infants under 1 year and 20 lbs/9 kg – systems. If you do this, the protection would be within the airbag's deploy- provided by these systems could be Child seat security ment range, you should never mount impaired. such a device in the front passenger Be sure that all occupants – of all ages – All of the rear belt retractors and the seat, since the impact of the airbag remain properly and securely restrained front passenger's safety belt can be against the child restraint's backrest at all times.< locked for mounting and securing child- Maintenance could lead to serious or fatal injuries. restraint systems. If it is necessary for a child – not an All rear seating positions in your vehicle A label with the appropriate instructions infant – to ride in the front seat, certain meet the recommendations of for this is located in the immediate precautions should be taken. First, SAE J1819, an industry recommended vicinity of the buckle latch of each

move the passenger seat as far away practice for securing child-restraint sys- safety belt. Repairs from the instrument panel as possible. tems in motor vehicles. This important precaution is intended to To lock the safety belt maximize the distance between the air- Extract the entire length of the belt from bag and the child. Older children the inertia reel mechanism. Allow the should be tightly secured with the

reel to retract the belt somewhat and Data safety belt after they have outgrown a engage the buckle, then tighten the belt booster seat that is appropriate for their against the child-restraint system. The age, height, and weight. retraction mechanism is now locked. Younger children should be secured in an appropriate forward-facing child- Index 58 Transporting children safely

The belt cannot be extracted further. Always observe the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child-restraint system.

To unlock the safety belt Release the safety belt, remove the child seat and retract the safety belt to its end position on the belt retractor.

LATCH child-restraint mounting Canadian models only: system The LATCH anchorage points are iden- LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for tified by buttons. CHildren Remove the cover from the outside The left and right rear seats are both anchorage by pulling forward. When equipped with a LATCH child-restraint reinstalling ensure that the recess is on mounting system. the top. With through-loading system: tilt the backrest halfway forward to make the cover easier to remove, refer to page 102. Transporting children safely 59 Overview Controls

The illustration is an example showing the anchorages for a LATCH child- restraint mounting system at the right

rear seat. Maintenance

Always follow all manufacturer's instructions and observe all safety precautions when installing the LATCH child-restraint system. Leave the rear safety belts in the holders, if they are Repairs not needed, to avoid unwanted movement from the safety belts at high speeds.< Data Index 60 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory

How the system functions unlocking the vehicle, refer to You have probably frequently wished page 31 > that you could configure individual Activates/deactivates the 'Follow me functions of your vehicles to reflect your home' lamps function, refer to own personal requirements. In engi- page 88 > neering your vehicle, BMW has pro- Activates/deactivates daytime driv- vided for a number of options for per- ing lamps, refer to page 88 > sonal adjustment that can be Sets the units of measure for display- programmed into your vehicle at your ing time, outside temperature, dis- BMW center. tance traveled and fuel consumption in the instrument cluster The available configuration data fall into > When you shift into Reverse, an two categories, according to whether Distinguishing between keys acoustic signal indicates that PDC their primary orientation is the vehicle – has been activated, refer to page 82 Vehicle Memory – or the individual – In order for you to distinguish between > Switches on rear window defroster Key Memory. You can have up to four different keys, colored decals are sup- automatically, refer to page 95 different basic settings adjusted for four plied together with the keys. > Activates/deactivates various alarm different persons. The only require- system functions, refer to page 39 ment is that each person uses his or her What the system can do > After giving an ice warning, the own remote control key. Your BMW center can provide you with onboard computer display returns to When your vehicle is unlocked with the details on the possibilities that the Vehi- the previous setting, refer to page 80. remote control, the vehicle recognizes cle and Key Memory systems offer: Examples for Key Memory: the individual user by means of a data > Locks the vehicle automatically after exchange with the key, and makes You will see this symbol through- you start off, refer to page 34 adjustments accordingly. out the Owner's Manual. It is to > Automatically moves the seat and remind you at appropriate places of the outside mirror into position for the settings that are available to you.< programmed driver when unlocking the vehicle, refer to page 49 Examples for Vehicle Memory: > Automatic tilting of the passenger- > Various signals that can serve as side mirror, refer to Automatic curb acknowledgment for locking and monitor, page 50 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 61

> After the engine is started, calls up the last selected driving program for each shifting mode, refer to page 70. Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Driving 62 Ignition lock

Steering unlocked You will find that it is often easier to turn the ignition key from position 0 to position 1 when you move the steering wheel slightly to help disengage the lock. Individual electrical accessories are ready for operation.

Ignition key positions 0 Steering locked 1 Steering unlocked 2 Ignition switched on 3 Starting engine

Steering locked The key can only be inserted and removed in this position. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until the lock engages. If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal is sounded after the driver's door has been opened. Starting the engine and driving off 63

Do not allow the engine to warm Extended starting attempts, char- 3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the up by leaving it running while the acterized by excessively frequent starter for too short a time. Do not vehicle remains stationary. Instead, or long periods with the starter turn it for more than approx. drive off immediately at a moderate engaged can damage the catalytic con- 20 seconds. Release the ignition key engine speed.< verter.< immediately when the engine starts 4. Engage a driving position Overview Do not allow the engine to run in When driving, standing at idle or 5. Release footbrake and slowly enclosed spaces. Otherwise, parking the vehicle, take care to depress accelerator pedal. breathing the exhaust fumes can lead avoid contact between the hot exhaust to unconsciousness and death. The system and flammable materials – With the engine running, the gear

exhaust gases contain carbon monox- grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact indicator in the SMG Drivelogic Controls ide, an odorless and colorless, but could lead to a fire, resulting in serious display flashes to indicate that a driving highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi- personal injury and property damage.< position is engaged with the driver's cle unattended with the engine running. door open or that the hood is not An unattended vehicle with a running Manual transmission closed properly, refer to page 68. engine represents a safety hazard.< If neither the pedals, the shift paddles,

1. Engage the parking brake Maintenance 2. Gearshift lever in idling position nor the selector lever are actuated, then If the engine does not start on the first 3. Start the engine. Do not press the the gearbox is automatically taken out attempt, such as when it is very hot or accelerator pedal. Do not actuate the of gear after approx. four seconds. It cold: starter for too short a time. Do not will then be necessary to move the > Press the accelerator pedal halfway turn it for more than approx. selector lever back to position N before down while engaging the starter. 20 seconds. Release the ignition key engaging the desired driving position. Repairs Driving off is not possible with the hood Cold starts at very low temperatures immediately when the engine starts open.< below about +57/–156 and at high altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m: Sequential M gearbox with > On the first start attempt, it may be Drivelogic

necessary to engage the starter for a 1. Depress footbrake Data longer period, but no longer than 2. Move selector lever into position N 20 seconds. Index 64 Starting the engine and driving off

Before exiting the vehicle with the engine running, move the selector lever into position N and apply the parking brake. Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. An unattended vehicle with a running engine represents a safety hazard.<

Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system. Increased speeds at start-up are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required. To prevent the battery from discharg- ing, always deactivate electrical devices that are not in use. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven. Switching off the engine Parking brake 65

You should never remove the igni- The warning stops after approx. tion key when the vehicle is in 10 seconds. If you move the selector motion, as the steering lock could lever into a forward or reverse position engage. during this time, a gear is automatically When you leave the vehicle, always engaged. remove the ignition key and engage the Overview steering lock.<

Always engage the parking brake when parking on downhill roads.

Engaging a gear may not sufficiently Controls secure the vehicle against rolling.< The parking brake is designed primarily Manual transmission to prevent the vehicle from rolling when Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. it is parked. It operates against the rear

wheels. Maintenance Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic To engage If you turn the ignition key to position 1 The detent engages automatically, and or 0 with the selector lever in the for- the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition key

ward or reverse position, a gear auto- Repairs matically remains engaged. is in position 2, refer to page 18. If you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 with the selector lever in position To release N, a warning tone and the flashing gear Pull up slightly on the lever, press the indicator in the SMG Drivelogic display button and lower the lever. remind you that no gear is engaged to Data secure the vehicle against rolling. Index 66 Parking brake Manual transmission

If exceptional circumstances make it necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with excessive pressure. Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while carefully pulling the lever up. Excessive pressure can lead to over- braking and loss of traction – fishtailing – at the rear axle. The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged. Always engage the parking brake when When shifting gears in the 5th/6th parking on downhill roads. Engaging a gear plane, be sure to press the gear may not sufficiently secure the gearshift lever to the right in order to < vehicle against rolling. prevent inadvertent selection of a gear in the 3rd/4th gear plane. Do not hold To avoid corrosion and one-sided the vehicle in place on slopes by slip- braking, apply the parking brake ping or 'riding' the clutch. Use the park- from time to time when coasting to a ing brake instead. Riding the clutch standstill – at a traffic light, for example leads to severe and premature clutch < – provided that it is safe to do so. wear.<

Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press the shift lever to the left to overcome the resistance. As you do this, the backup lamps will light up automatically when the ignition key is in position 2. Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic* 67

The concept > Operating safety through protection The sequential M gearbox with against misshifting. Drivelogic is an automated manual Under normal operating conditions, fuel gearbox with which clutching and shift- consumption is lowest when driving in the first driving program of the auto- ing is assumed by an electro-hydraulic Overview system. mated shifting mode. The SMG Drivelogic is operated via two shift paddles on the steering wheel and the selector lever in the center console.

It offers the following functions: Controls > Sequential and automated shifting mode Selector lever positions > Ability to choose between different R: Reverse position driving programs – Drivelogic > Gradient assistance, refer to page 70 N: Neutral position Maintenance > Upshift display and shift lights, refer Forward position with one-touch mode: to page 71 > S: sequential mode > RPM matching on downshifts > D: automated mode > Driving dependent functions: > +: upshifting in sequential mode The respective driving situation, e.g. > –: downshifting in sequential mode. cornering, mountain driving or brak- Repairs ing, is detected by sensors and taken The SMG Drivelogic is ready for opera- into account for shifting, e.g. to tion from ignition key position two or achieve optimum gear selection dur- higher. ing deceleration and subsequent For your safety, it is only possible to acceleration engage a driving position with the vehi- Data > Slip recognition at the rear axle for cle stopped approx. two seconds after increasing driving stability, e.g. dur- engaging position 0 with the footbrake ing downshifting on slippery road depressed – shift-lock function. surfaces Index 68 Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*

R – Reverse position You do not need to reduce the throttle Only engage with the vehicle stopped for shifting. or at low speed, e.g. for rocking free in deep snow.

An intermittent signal tone indicates that the reverse position has been engaged.<

N - Neutral Always engage before starting the engine. SMG display in instrument cluster If the driving situation requires, e.g. The selector lever position, currently when downshifting on slippery roads, engaged gear and selected driving pro- the SMG Drivelogic automatically dis- gram are displayed in the instrument engages and reengages the clutch, i.e. cluster. it is not necessary to manually engage 1 Engaged gear position 0. 2 Selected driving program, corresponds to the number of illuminated S – Sequential mode fields, refer to page 70 In the sequential mode all forward 3 Tapping the selector lever to the right gears are to be shifted by the driver. switches over into the displayed shift To switch from automated to sequential mode mode: 4D indicates that an automated shift > Tap the selector lever to the right mode is activated toward 'S' or > change gears with the selector lever or the shift paddles on the steering wheel. Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic* 69

You accelerate from higher gears, e.g. To switch from sequential to automated during passing, by manually downshift- mode: tap the selector lever to the right ing. toward 'D'. Watch the display in the In the following situations the instrument cluster, refer to page 68. SMG Drivelogic in the sequential mode For rapid acceleration, e.g. during Overview assists you: passing, depress the accelerator pedal > Upshifts and downshifts are only exe- completely – kickdown. The gearbox cuted at appropriate combinations of now downshifts depending on the engine rpm and vehicle speed. For selected driving program. instance, downshifts that would Even in the automated mode, you can result in excessive engine speed are help specify the shifting point: if a gear- Controls not executed dependent minimum speed is Shifting gears with shift paddles on > During a stop the gearbox is auto- exceeded, you can upshift by slowly steering wheel: matically downshifted into the first reducing pressure on the accelerator > To upshift, briefly pull the right pad- gear so that, e.g. before a traffic light, pedal. In the process, the respective

dle + it is only necessary to accelerate to driving situation is detected by sensors Maintenance > To downshift, briefly pull the left pad- continue driving and taken into account. dle –. > As speed diminishes, the gearbox downshifts automatically, without you Shift paddles with various widths taking any action, just before the matched to the shape of your vehicle slows to below each gear's Repairs hand are available from your BMW cen- minimum speed. ter.< D - Automated mode Shifting gears with selector lever: Each time the engine is started, the > To upshift, pull the selector lever automated mode is activated as soon backward in the '+' direction as you move the selector lever into the Data > To downshift, push the selector lever forward driving position. in the '–' direction. In the automated mode all forward No automatic upshifting is carried out in gears are shifted automatically. the sequential mode. Index 70 Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*

In the sequential mode you can choose Gradient assistance from six driving programs ranging from The gradient assistance enables start- balanced, dynamic driving – 1 – to ing off on grades with virtually no roll- sporty, puristic driving – 6. The sporty, back. It can be activated in the sequen- puristic driving program can only be tial and automated mode with the vehi- activated with the Dynamic Stability cle stopped and can be used for both Control (DSC) deactivated, refer to forward and reverse driving. page 83. The vehicle may roll slightly before To maintain vehicle stability, it is held by the gradient assis- always drive with the DSC acti- tance after releasing the footbrake. < vated on whenever possible. Two seconds after the footbrake is Drivelogic released, the vehicle begins to roll, as it Following each change between the Drivelogic makes various driving pro- is no longer held with the gradient sequential and the automated mode, assistance.< grams available to you. the last driving program selected in the Press the Drivelogic repeatedly until the respective mode is active. Exception: 1. Depress footbrake with vehicle desired driving program is shown in the instead of the last selected sequential stopped SMG display of the instrument cluster, driving program 6, program 5 is acti- 2. Activate the gradient assistance by refer to page 68. vated only after the engine has been pulling the left paddle for at least In the automated mode you can select started again. 0.5 seconds. An increase in the from five driving programs ranging from engine speed indicates that the gra- convenience mode/winter operation to Your vehicle is set so that when dient assistance is activated sporty and highly dynamic. the engine is started, the last selected driving program saved in your In the first automated driving program, Briefly pulling the left paddle again key is activated for each shifting starting off takes place in second gear, deactivates the gradient assis- mode.< which is advisable under winter road tance again.< conditions with ice and snow. 3. Release the footbrake and start off within 2 seconds. The gradient assistance must be reactivated before each use. Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic* 71

Indicator lamp Tire replacement, snow chains The gearbox indicator lamp in Following a tire or wheel change and the instrument cluster goes out after mounting or removing snow after the engine is started. chains, the slip recognition of the

> If it does not go out, or if it lights up SMG Drivelogic must become familiar Overview during driving, a malfunction has with the changed condition. occurred. The available functions Reinitialize the system afterwards. may be limited under certain circum- 1. Move the selector lever into stances. position N on a straight stretch of Drive carefully and with the Dynamic

road at a speed of over 20 mph / Controls Stability Control (DSC) activated. 30 km/h Have the system checked by the Shift lights 2. Pull both shift paddles for approx. nearest BMW center 2 seconds. > If the indicator lamp flashes while To achieve the best possible vehicle If you do not carry out the initialization, driving, the system is overloaded. acceleration with a sporty driving style the system automatically learns the Avoid high loads until the indicator in the sequential mode, shift lights in Maintenance changed condition gradually during lamp goes out again permanently. the instrument cluster indicate the opti- driving. This can become apparent due mum shifting point shortly before the to brief opening and closing of the maximum engine speed is reached. clutch. 1. When the maximum engine speed is

approached, yellow indicator fields – Repairs shift lights – in the tachometer light up consecutively to indicate the approaching upshift time 2. Shift at the latest when the last indicator field lights up red. Data Index 72 Turn signal indicator/Headlamp flasher

1 High beams – blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator lamp 3 Turn signal indicator – green indicator lamps accompanied by a periodic clicking sound from the relay

To signal briefly Press the lever up to but not beyond the resistance point. It then returns to the center position when released.

If the flashing indicator lamp and the clicking from the relay are both faster than normal, one of the turn signal indicators has failed.< Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor* 73

Rain sensor* Fast wiper speed The rain sensor is positioned on the When the vehicle is stationary, the wip- windshield, directly behind the interior ers operate at normal speed – not on rearview mirror. vehicles with rain sensor.

To activate the rain sensor: Overview > With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, move the lever to position 1. The wipers travel once across the windshield, regardless of the weather > You can leave the lever permanently Controls in position 1. It is then only necessary to activate the rain sensor when the 0 Wipers retracted ignition key in position 1 or higher. 1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor Activate by briefly turning rotary 2 Normal wiper speed dial 5. Maintenance 3 Fast wiper speed To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen- 4 Brief wipe sor: turn rotary dial 5. 5 Rotary dial for control of the wipe To deactivate the rain sensor: put lever interval or the sensitivity of the rain in position 0. sensor Turn the rain sensor off in auto- Repairs Intermittent mode matic car washes. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by Not on vehicles with rain sensor. undesired wiper activation.< You can set the wipe interval at four

stages with rotary dial 5. In addition, the Normal wiper speed Data wipe interval is varied automatically When the vehicle is stationary, the wip- depending on road speed. ers switch automatically to intermittent wipe – not on vehicles with rain sensor. Index 74 Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor* Cruise control

When the vehicle's lighting system is Starting at about 20 mph / 30 km/h, you switched on, the headlamps will also be can maintain and store any vehicle cleaned at reasonable intervals. speed that you specify. The cruise control is operational when- Windshield washer nozzles ever the engine is running and the sys- The windshield washer jets are warmed tem has been activated. automatically when the ignition key is in position 2. To activate the system

In ignition key position 2: Press the button in the steering wheel. 0 Wipers retracted The indicator lamp in the instrument 1 Clean windshield and headlamps cluster comes on, refer to page 20. You can now use the cruise control. Clean windshield and headlamps* Do not use the washers if there is Do not use cruise control on twist- any danger that the fluid will ing roads, when high traffic den- freeze on the windshield, as your vision sity prevents driving at a constant could be obscured. Always use a wind- speed, or when the road surface is slick shield washer antifreeze in cold – snow, rain, ice – or loose – rocks or weather. Refer to page 122. gravel, sand.< Do not use the washers when the reservoir is empty. This could cause damage To deactivate the system to the washer pump.<

The system sprays washer fluid against Press button as often as you need to the windshield and activates the wipers until the indicator lamp in the instru- for a brief period. ment cluster goes out. Cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is in position 0. Cruise control 75

The speed stored in memory is deleted. Press and hold button –: To recall the stored setting With the cruise control active, the sys- To store and maintain speed or to tem automatically reduces the throttle accelerate opening to slow the vehicle. When you Press button: release the button, the system stores The vehicle accelerates to and main- Overview and maintains the current speed. tains the last speed stored. Press button + briefly: The system stores and maintains the To interrupt the cruise control current vehicle speed. Every time you tap the button, the speed increases by Controls approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h. When the system is activated, press the Press and hold button +: button. The indicator lamp stays on. You can use the cruise control again The vehicle accelerates without pres- whenever you want by calling up the sure on the accelerator pedal. When speed that was stored last. you release the button, the system Maintenance stores and maintains the current speed. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically: If on a downhill gradient the > When the brakes are applied engine braking effect is not suffi- > When pressing down the clutch pedal cient, the controlled speed can be > If you exceed or fall below the pro- exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grammed speed for an extended Repairs grades if the engine output is insuffi- period – by depressing the accelera- cient.< tor, for example > Sequential M gearbox with To decelerate Drivelogic: when shifting in the sequential mode – refer to page 67. when shifting in the sequential mode, Data Press button – briefly: refer to page:. When cruise control is active, every tap of the button reduces the speed by approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h. Index Everything under control 76 Odometer Tachometer Engine oil temperature

1 Odometer Variable pre-warning zone The general operating temperature lies 7 6 7 2 Trip odometer The yellow pre-warning zone displays between 175 /80 and 250 / 6 current permissible engine speeds, 120 . During high-performance driv- Odometer depending on the engine temperature. ing, do not exceed a maximum value of 3007/1506. You can activate the displays shown in As the engine temperature climbs, the illustration with the ignition key in some of the sectors for this pre-warning position 0 by pressing the left button in zones will go out one after the other. the instrument cluster. Avoid engine speeds in the early warning zone if possible. Trip odometer Never allow the engine to operate with To reset the trip odometer to zero, the needle in the red overspeed zone of press the left button with the ignition the gauge. key in position 1 or higher. To protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted when you approach this sector. Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge 77

To check the coolant level, refer to page 124. Overview Controls

Once the indicator lamp stays on con- Blue tinuously, there are still approx. The engine is still cold. Drive at moder- 2 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank. ate engine and vehicle speeds.

Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.6 gal./ Maintenance 63 liters. Between the blue and red zones If the tilt of the vehicle varies – when Normal operating range. The needle you are driving in mountainous areas, may rise as far as the edge of the red for example – the needle may fluctuate sector during normal operation.

slightly. Repairs Red Fill the fuel tank before it is com- When you switch on the ignition, the pletely empty. Driving to the last warning lamp comes on briefly as an drop of fuel can prevent the engine operation check. from operating properly and result in damage.< If the lamp comes on while operating Data the vehicle: the engine has overheated. When you switch on the ignition, the Switch off the engine immediately and indicator lamp lights up briefly as an allow it to cool down. operation check. Index 78 Service interval display Check Control

A flashing message and a '–' in front of the number mean that the service interval has already been exceeded by the distance shown on the display. Please contact your BMW center for an appointment.

Remaining distance to next Display service When the ignition key is in position 2, The displays shown in the illustration the following information and/or condi- appear for a few seconds when the tions are indicated using symbols until ignition key is in position 1 or higher or the conditions have been corrected. after the engine is started. 1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam The next service due appears with the headlamps, as well as the parking message OIL SERVICE or lamps INSPECTION, together with the dis- 2 Door open tance remaining in miles – in kilometers 3 Luggage compartment lid open in Canada – before the next scheduled service. 4 Check tail or brake lamps The computer bases its calculations of When you open the driver's door, after the remaining distance on the preced- having turned the ignition key to posi- ing driving style. tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off. Clock 79

If you wish to have a permanent time Every time you press the button, the display, you can make this adjustment clock display alternates between the in the car radio display, refer to the 12-hour and 24-hour mode. Owner's Manual for Radio. In ignition key position 0: the time is You can set the time of day, and the displayed for a few seconds after you Overview display for the car radio, as follows. press the left button, refer to Odometer on page 76. Controls

Setting Before the clock can be set, the time must be showing in the

instrument cluster display.< Maintenance

With the ignition key in position 1 or higher To set ahead: turn the right button to

the right. Repairs To set back: turn the right button to the left. The adjustment speed will increase the longer you continue to hold the right

button. Data To change the display mode: press the right button briefly. Index 80 Computer

After giving an ice warning, the display returns to the previous setting.<

The ice warning does not alter the fact that surface ice can form at temperatures above 37.57/+36, on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for instance.<

Mode selection Outside temperature With the ignition key in position 1 and You can change the units of measure higher, you can use the button in the 6/7 for the outside temperature dis- turn signal lever to retrieve information play by pressing the right-hand reset from the computer for display in the button in the instrument cluster while instrument cluster. Each time you press the temperature display is active. The the button briefly in the direction of the units of measure 6/7 in the tempera- steering column, a new function is ture display of the automatic climate called up in the display. control change automatically, refer to The displays appear in the following page 92. order: Ice warning Time of day, outside temperature, average fuel consumption, cruising range, If the outside temperature drops to average vehicle speed. about 37.57/+36, then the computer will automatically switch to a display of When the ignition key is in position 1 or the outside temperature. In addition, a higher, the last active setting is dis- signal sounds as a warning and the displayed. play flashes for a brief period. Computer 81

It is important that you refuel when the cruising range falls below approx. 35 miles/50 kilometers. Other- wise, the engine cannot be guaranteed to operate properly and damage may result.< Overview

Average speed If you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever, the average speed being displayed is recalcu- Controls lated from that point in time. Average fuel consumption Any time spent when the vehicle is sta- If you continue to press and hold the tionary and the engine is shut off is button on the turn signal lever, the aver- ignored for the calculation. age fuel consumption being displayed Maintenance is recalculated from that point.

If you wish, you can have the average fuel consumption displayed in a different unit of measure.< Repairs

Range The computer bases its calculations for the cruising range on the operating conditions in the preceding period and on the remaining fuel in the tank. Data Index Technology for safety and driving convenience 82 Park Distance Control (PDC)*

The concept PDC is deactivated when you shift back PDC does not replace the driver's PDC assists you when you back into a out of Reverse. personal responsibility for evaluat- parking space. Acoustic signals alert ing the distance between the vehicle you to the momentary distance to an You can have a signal set to con- and any objects. Even when sensors object behind your vehicle. To do this, firm that the PDC has been acti- are involved, there is a blind spot in four ultrasonic sensors in the rear vated. The signal then sounds when which objects cannot be detected. This bumper measure the distance to the you shift into Reverse or move the applies especially in those cases where < nearest object. The range for the sen- selector lever into the R position. the system approaches the physical sors located at both rear corners ends limits of ultrasonic measurement, as approx. 2 ft/60 cm behind the bumpers. Acoustic signals occurs with tow bars and trailer cou- The range for the two middle sensors is The distance to the nearest object is plings, and in the vicinity of thin or slightly less than 5 ft/1.50 m. indicated by a tone sounding at various wedge-shaped objects. Moreover, low intervals. As the distance between vehi- objects that have already been PDC is a parking aid that can cle and object decreases, the intervals detected – such as a curb edge – can identify objects if they are between the tones become shorter. A disappear out of the detection range of approached slowly, as is generally the continuous tone indicates the pres- the sensors before a continuous tone case when parking. Avoid driving ence of an object less than 1 ft/30 cm sounds. towards objects rapidly; due to underly- away. Loud sources of sound from outside or ing physical principles, the system may inside the vehicle could drown out the The warning signal is canceled after PDC signal tone.< otherwise alert you too late for you to approx. three seconds if the distance to take evasive steps.< the object remains constant during this Keep the sensors clean and free time – if you are moving parallel to of ice or snow in order to ensure The system starts to operate automati- a wall, for instance. cally approx. one second after you shift that they will continue to operate effec- System malfunctions will be indicated into Reverse or move the selector lever tively. by a continuous high-pitched tone into the R position with the ignition key Do not apply high pressure spray to the when the system is activated the first in position 2. sensors for a prolonged period of time. time. Please have your BMW center Always maintain a distance of more resolve the problem. < Let this short period elapse before than 4 in/10 cm. driving backwards.< Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83

The concept The laws of physics cannot be You can continue to drive the vehicle DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in repealed, even with DSC. The normally without DSC. critical driving situations. results of driving irresponsibly rest with the driver. We therefore urge you to The system optimizes vehicle stability avoid using the additional safety margin during acceleration and when starting of the system as an excuse for taking Overview from a full stop, as well as optimizing risks. traction. In addition, it recognizes Do not make any modifications to the unstable vehicle conditions, such as DSC system. Allow only authorized understeering or oversteering, and, technicians to perform service proce- within physically feasible limits, helps dures on the DSC. At first, you may Controls keeping the vehicle on a steady course need some time to become accus- by reducing the engine speed and tomed to this system's intervention. brake applications to the individual However, it guarantees optimum drive wheels. force and at the same time, the best DSC starts up automatically each time possible vehicle stability.< you start the engine. Maintenance Indicator lamp The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will go out shortly after the ignition has been switched on, refer to page 20. Repairs > Indicator lamp flashes: DSC is active and is controlling the drive torque based on driving conditions > If the indicator lamp fails to go out

after the engine has been started, or Data if it comes on during normal driving and stays on: DSC has been deactivated via the button or is defective. Please consult your BMW center for repairs. Index 84 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Flat Tire Monitor

To reactivate DSC The concept Press the button again; the indicator As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor lamp goes out. keeps track of pressure levels in all four tires. The system alerts you whenever the inflation pressure of a tire falls significantly below the pressure of another tire. Controlling the tire pressure is based on monitoring the rpm that the tires have relative to each other. A flat tire is detected and reported because the rpm suddenly deviate drastically from one To deactivate DSC another. Press the button briefly; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. Functional requirements The vehicle does not execute the stabil- In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to learn ity-enhancement and traction-control the correct tire inflation pressure, functions when DSC is deactivated. please do the following: We recommend that you deactivate 1. Check the tire inflation pressures in DSC for increased traction: all tires > When rocking the vehicle or starting 2. Compare them with the tire inflation off in deep snow or on loose surfaces pressure table on page 25 and cor- > When driving with snow chains rect them, if necessary > When driving on snow-covered 3. Initialize the system. grades, in deep snow, or on a snow- covered surface that has been packed down from being driven on.

To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the DSC activated on whenever possible.< Flat Tire Monitor 85

System limitations When driving with snow chains, < The Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro- do not initialize the system. vide you with advance warning of sudden and severe tire damage caused

by external factors and does not detect Overview the balanced and very gradual pressure loss that takes place in all four tires over an extended period of time.<

On the other hand, the following situations can lead to a delayed detection of Controls pressure loss and even to the system not functioning: Initializing the system > Driving on snow-covered or slippery Each time you correct the pres- roads sure in a tire, or change a wheel or

> Performance-oriented driving: slip at tire, reinitialize the system immediately Maintenance the drive wheels, high levels of lateral afterwards. This requires a bit of driv- acceleration ing.< > When driving with snow chains, false warnings and undetected pressure 1. Before driving off, start the engine losses may occur. but do not start driving Repairs 2. Press the button as long as you need to until the yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a few seconds 3. Drive off. It takes a few minutes before the Flat Data Tire Monitor can detect a flat tire and issue a warning. Index 86 Flat Tire Monitor

Flat tire The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red. In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded. 1. Carefully reduce speed and come to a stop. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers 2. Determine which wheel is damaged

If this cannot be determined, contact your BMW center.< To activate/deactivate the system The system is automatically activated in 3. Fix the flat tire using the M Mobility ignition key position 2 and conse- system, refer to page 136. quently is on whenever the vehicle is After replacing the damaged tire, initial- operated. ize the system. To deactivate the system: tap the button, the indicator lamp will light up yel- System malfunction low. The indicator lamp in the instru- To activate the system: tap the button ment cluster lights up yellow. again; the indicator lamp goes out. The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc- Deactivate the system when snow tioning or out of order. Please contact chains are mounted, since false warn- your BMW center for additional infor- ings and undetected losses in pressure mation. are possible under these kinds of conditions. M Engine dynamics control Brake force display 87

The Sport mode is deactivated every The brake force display indicates to the time the engine is started. driver of the vehicle behind you how hard you are braking your vehicle. The display has two levels:

> Normal braking: the brake lamps Overview among the rear lamps and the center brake lamp light up > Hard braking or use of ABS: the tail lamps light up with the same bright- ness as the brake lamps and thereby intensify the visual effect of the brake Controls lamps. The system – Sport mode – will cause the engine to respond more spontane- ously to any motion of the accelerator

pedal. Maintenance

Activating/deactivating Sport mode Activating: with the ignition key in posi-

tion 2, press the SPORT button. The Repairs indicator lamp will come on.

Each time you activate the system, the vehicle may gain speed without any additional pressure on the accelerator pedal.< Data

Deactivating: press the SPORT button again; the indicator lamp will go out. Index Lamps 88 Parking lamps/Low beams

You can also have this function The vehicle's external lamps deactivated.< remain on constantly when you switch on the front fog lamps after the LIGHTS ON warning headlamps have come on automati- < Whenever you open the driver's door cally. after having turned the ignition key to position 0, you will hear an acoustic Automatic headlamp control can- signal for a few seconds to remind you not serve as a substitute for your that the lamps have not been switched personal judgement in determining off. when the lamps should be switched on. For example, the sensors are not able Daytime driving lamps* to detect fog. In such situations switch Parking lamps on the lamp manually, as otherwise a If you desire, the light switch can be left safety hazard will result.< The front, rear and side vehicle in the low-beam position: when the lighting is switched on. You can ignition is switched off, the external You can have the sensitivity of use this to signal the position of lighting is also switched off. your vehicle's automatic head- the vehicle when it is parked. For light- When required, switch on the parking lamp control adjusted.< ing on one side for parking as an addi- lamps as usual as described under tional feature, refer to page 89. Parking lamps.

Low beams You can have the activation set- When you switch the ignition off tings for the daytime driving lamps with the low-beam headlamps programmed on your vehicle.< on, only the parking lamps will remain on. Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in this posi- Follow me home lamps tion the system automatically When you activate the headlamp responds to changes in ambient flasher after parking the vehicle and light – in tunnels, at dusk, etc. – and in switching off the lights, the low beams the event of rain and snow – by switch- will come on for a brief period. ing the low beams on or off. Instrument lighting High beams/Standing lamps 89 Overview Controls

Turn the rotary dial with the parking/low 1 High beams – blue indicator lamp beam lamps on to adjust the illumina- 2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator tion intensity. lamp

3 Standing lamps Maintenance

Standing lamps, left or right As an additional feature, you can illumi- nate your vehicle on either side for parking, if you wish to do so: Repairs With the ignition key in position 0, push the lever in the appropriate direction. The lever engages in the turn signal position. Data Index 90 Fog lamps Interior lamps

Front fog lamps The interior lamps operate automati- Rear reading lamps The green indicator lamp in the cally. Switch on and off with the button adja- instrument cluster lights up to cent to each lamp. indicate that the front fog lamps To switch the interior lamps on are on. and off manually In order to prevent battery dis- Press button 1 briefly. charge, all of the lamps in the If the automatic headlamp control vehicle are automatically switched off If you want the interior lamps to remain is on, the low beams will come on approx. 15 minutes after you turn the off all the time, press and hold the but- automatically whenever you activate ignition key to position 0.< ton for approx. 3 seconds. the front fog lamps.< Press the button briefly to revert to nor- Light-emitting diodes mal operation. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed Front reading lamps behind translucent lenses serve as the light sources for many of the controls Switch on and off with the button 2 and displays in your vehicle. These adjacent to each lamp. light-emitting diodes are related to conventional lasers, and legislation defines them as light-emitting diodes, Class 1. Interior lamps 91

Do not remove the protective lens and avoid staring directly at the unfiltered beam for several hours, as inflammation of the retina could result.< Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Controlling the climate for pleasant driving 92 Automatic climate control Automatic climate control 93

1 Air onto the windshield and the side windows 2 Air for the upper body area 95 3 Air to the footwell

4 Interior temperature sensor – please Overview keep clear and unobstructed 5 Outside air/Automatic recirculated- air control (AUC)/Recirculated air 95

6 Automatic air distribution and Controls supply 94 7 Individual air distribution 94 8 Temperature 94 9 Display for temperature and air Maintenance supply 94 10 Air supply/Blower 94 11 To defrost windows and remove condensation 94

12 Air conditioning 94 Repairs 13 Rear window defroster 95 Data Index 94 Automatic climate control

Tips for pleasant driving the windows , toward the upper When the lowest blower speed is set Use the automatic mode – switch on body , and into the footwell . You and you press the lower button, all of with AUTO button 6. Select the desired can reactivate the automatic air supply the displays are canceled: the blower, interior temperature. by pressing the AUTO button. heating and air conditioner are switched off, and the air supply is Detailed setting options are described Temperature stopped. You can reactivate the system for you in the following sections. The interior temperature that by pressing any button for the automatic climate control. You can make the settings of your appears in the display panel is a vehicle in such a manner that, general figure intended for refer- 7 To defrost windows and remove when you unlock the vehicle with the ence purposes. We recommend 72 / 6 condensation remote control of your personal key, +22 as a comfortable setting, even if your own personalized setting for the the air conditioning is on. When you This program quickly removes automatic climate control is initiated.< start the vehicle, the system ensures ice and condensation from the that the selected temperature is windshield and the side windows. Automatic air distribution and reached as quickly as possible. It then supply maintains this temperature, regardless Air conditioning of the season. The AUTO program adjusts the The air is cooled and dehumidi- To select the units of measure 6/7 of air distribution and the air sup- fied and – depending on the the display, refer to page 80. ply for you and in addition adapts the temperature setting – rewarmed. temperature to external influences – Depending on the weather, the wind- summer, winter – to meet preferences Air supply/Blower shield may fog over briefly when the you can specify. By pressing the upper or lower engine is started. Air conditioning helps button, you can vary the air sup- prevent the windows from fogging up. Individual air distribution ply. This deactivates the automatic air supply – the AUTO display dis- You can cancel the AUTO pro- Condensation forms during opera- appears from the panel. Nevertheless, gram by selecting specific dis- tion of the air conditioning system, the automatic air distribution remains tribution patterns to suit your which then exits under the vehicle. unchanged. You can reactivate the own individual requirements. Traces of condensed water of this kind automatic air supply by pressing the < While the AUTO program is then deacti- are thus normal. AUTO button. vated, the automatic airflow control remains in operation. Air flows onto Automatic climate control 95

Outside air/Automatic If the windows fog over in the recirculated-air control (AUC)/ recirculated-air mode, switch the Recirculated air recirculated-air mode off and increase the air supply as required.< You can respond to unpleasant

external odors or pollutants by Overview Rear window defroster temporarily stopping the flow of outside air. The system then recirculates the air When the rear window defroster currently within the vehicle. is activated, the indicator lamp comes on. The rear window defroster By repeatedly pressing the button, you switches off automatically.

can select one of three different operat- Controls ing modes. You can have your vehicle pro- > Indicator lamps off: outside air always grammed in such a way that the Draft-free ventilation flowing into the vehicle rear window defroster switches on You can adjust the blower controls for > Left-hand indicator lamp on – auto- automatically. This occurs within 5 min- the upper body area to obtain the opti- matic mode: the system detects pol- utes after starting the engine when out- mum airflow rates and directions for Maintenance lutants in the outside air and side temperatures are below approx. your personal requirements: responds by deactivating the outside 397/+46.< airflow as required. The system then 1 Rotary dials for infinitely variable recirculates the air currently within opening and closing of the vents the vehicle. 2 Lever for adjusting airflow direction

Depending on air quality require- Repairs 3 With the rotary dial you can adjust the ments, the system automatically temperature of the outgoing air: switches between outside air supply > Turn toward blue – colder and recirculation of the air already > Turn toward red – warmer within the vehicle > Right-hand indicator lamp on: the flow of outside air is permanently Data blocked. The system recirculates the air already within the vehicle. Index 96 Automatic climate control Roller sun blind*

Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filter The built-in microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center will replace the combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. A substantial reduc- tion in airflow indicates that the filter needs to be replaced early. To activate, press the button briefly with ignition key in position 1 or higher. Interior conveniences Premium sound system* Glove compartment 97 Overview Controls

Harman Kardon premium sound To open system Pull the handle. The glove compartment Press the button to activate and deacti- will light up. vate the acoustic enhancement. Maintenance When the system is activated, the To close impression of a significantly larger pas- Fold up cover. senger compartment is created at all seating areas, together with an To prevent injury in the event of an improvement of the stereo effect. accident, close the glove com- Repairs < The system responds to poor reception partment immediately after use. conditions by repeatedly alternating between the stereo and monophonic To lock modes. You should then switch the sys- Lock with one of the master keys. A

tem off. master key can also be used for unlock- Data ing. Index 98 Glove compartment Storage compartments

If – for example for valet parking – you turn over only your spare key, refer to page 30, then access to the glove compartment and to the luggage compartment is not possible.<

Front center armrest* Beverage holders, coin box To open: press the button and fold up. A coin box and two beverage holders are provided in the center console. Additional compartments and nets You will find additional storage areas in the doors and in the center console above the ashtray. Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats. Storage compartments Cellular phone* 99 Overview Controls

Rear center armrest Storage package* Hands-free system You will find a beverage holder in the For your convenience, there are: On vehicles that are wired for a tele- rear center armrest. > Two flip-out sockets on the rear cen- phone* or equipped with a communica- Opening the beverage holder: press. ter console – see tions package*, the cover for the Maintenance arrows hands-free microphone is located in the > An eyeglasses storage compartment* headliner near the interior lamp. in the front center console above the For further information on using your ashtray. cellular phone, refer to the separate

Owner's Manual for the telephone. Repairs Data Index 100 Ashtray, front* Ashtray, rear*

Press lighter 1 in. As soon as the lighter jumps back out, it can be removed.

Cigarette lighter socket It can be used for attaching power sup- plies for flashlights, car vacuum clean- ers and other similar appliances up to a rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts. Avoid damaging the socket due to inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes.

To empty To empty Press on the edge of the open cover. Press on the edge of the open cover in You can now pull the ashtray upward the opening direction: you can now pull for removal. the ashtray upward for removal.

Extinguishing cigarettes Tap off the ash and gently press the tip into the funnel.

Cigarette lighter Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. The cigarette lighter remains operational when the ignition key has been removed. For this reason, children should never be left in the vehicle unattended.< Clothes hooks 101 Overview Controls

To open, press on the upper edge. For additional information: refer to page 111. Maintenance When suspending clothing from the hooks, be sure that they will not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks. If you do so, they could cause personal injury during braking or evasive maneuvers.< Repairs Data Index Loading and transporting 102 Through-loading system

Folding the rear backrest 2. The backrest moves forward slightly Rear center 3-point safety belt* 1. Pull the corresponding lever to when released. Reach into the gap You can roll up the rear 3-point belt release and fold it down. before folding back the through-loading system: When folding the backrest back > into its original position always Retracting the 3-point-safety belt: ensure that the detent engages Loosen the safety belt and insert the securely. A loose backrest might fail to buckle latch into the support mount prevent cargo from entering the pas- provided on the rear window shelf. senger compartment during sudden braking or evasive maneuvers, posing a potential hazard to occupants.< Ski bag* 103

The ski bag allows the safe and clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to two snowboards. The length of the ski bag and the additional space provided in the luggage Overview compartment make it possible to carry skis up to 6 ft 10 in / 2.10 m long. Because of the tapered shape of the bag, only two pairs of skis longer than 6 ft 10 in / 2.10 m can be carried. Controls

Loading Securing cargo 1. Fold the center armrest outward. Secure skis and any other objects Loosen the trim from the upper stored in the bag by tightening the

Velcro® fastener and place it on the retaining strap at the buckle.< Maintenance armrest 2. Press the button downward – see Please be sure that the skis are arrow 1 – and fold the cover forward clean before loading them into the 3. Extend the ski bag between the front bag. Be careful to avoid damage from seats. The zipper provides conve- sharp edges.< Repairs nient access to stored items. It may be opened to allow the ski bag to dry 4. Press the button – see arrow 2: this releases the cover panel in the luggage compartment. To store the ski bag, perform the above Data steps in reverse sequence. Index 104 Cargo loading

Avoid overloading the vehicle so 4. The resulting figure equals the avail- that the permitted load on the tires able amount of cargo and luggage is not exceeded. Overloading can lead load capacity. to overheating and internal tire damage. For example, if the XXX amount This can result in a sudden loss of tire equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be inflation pressure.< five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs. 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on Determining the maximum load the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo 1. Locate the following statement on and luggage load capacity calculated your vehicle's placard*: in Step 4 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, The combined weight of occu- load from your trailer will be trans- pants and cargo should never fered to your vehicle. Consult the exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs., as this manual for transporting a trailer to could otherwise result in damage to the determine how this may reduce the < vehicle or unstable driving conditions. available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds Cargo loading 105 Overview Controls

Stowing cargo > For very heavy loads when the rear Securing the cargo in the luggage > Load heavy cargo as far forward as seat is not occupied, secure each compartment safety belt in the opposite buckle, possible – directly behind the back- > For small, light items, use the rubber-

see illustration. Maintenance rests – and as low as possible lined, non-skid side of the floor mat > Cover sharp edges and corners or secure using the luggage compart- > Do not pile objects higher than the ment net* or elastic straps, refer to top edge of the backrest page 37 > For large, heavy pieces, see your BMW center for load-securing Repairs devices*. Anchorages located in the luggage compartment can be used for fastening the load-securing devices. Comply with the information enclosed with the load-securing devices. Data Index 106 Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack*

Always position and secure the When loading, be sure to remember not load correctly. If you do not, it can to exceed the approved roof weight or endanger the passengers during brak- the approved gross vehicle weight or ing or evasive maneuvers. the axle loads. You will find the specifi- Do not exceed the approved gross cations under Technical data on vehicle weight or the approved axle page 152. loads, refer to page 152. Otherwise the Make sure that the load is not too bulky, vehicle's operating safety is no longer and attempt to distribute it evenly. assured and the vehicle will not be in Always load the heaviest pieces first so compliance with the certification regu- that they are at the bottom. Be sure that lations. adequate clearance is maintained for Do not stow heavy or hard objects in raising the glass sunroof, and that the passenger compartment without A special roof-rack system is available objects do not project into the opening first securing them. Otherwise they as an optional extra for your BMW. path of the luggage compartment lid. would be thrown around during braking Please observe the precautions Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor- and evasive maneuvers and endanger included with the installation instruc- rectly and securely to prevent it from the occupants.< tions. shifting or being lost during driving. Drive smoothly and avoid sudden Anchorages acceleration or braking. Do not corner Access to the mounting points: at high speeds. To fold up the covers, please use the tool provided with the roof-rack system.

Loading and driving notes Because roof racks raise the center of gravity of the vehicle when loaded, they exercise a major effect on its handling and steering response. 107 Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index 108 109

Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Operation, maintenance Maintenance Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Special operating instructions 110 Break-in procedures

To ensure that your vehicle provides Follow the same break-in procedure if To break in the separate parking brake maximum economy throughout a long either the engine or the differential drums, apply the parking brake lightly service life, we request that you should have to be replaced in the when coasting to a standstill – at a traf- observe the following suggestions. future. fic signal, for instance – use caution to avoid posing a danger to other road Because of its engineering design, Tires users. the BMW M3 is an especially high- Due to technical factors associated To avoid corrosion, repeat this proce- quality vehicle. It is in your best interest with their manufacture, tires do not dure from time to time. to follow the break-in tips very closely. achieve their full traction potential until Doing this, you will create the basis for an initial break-in period has elapsed. The brake lamps do not come on < a long, optimum service life. Thus drive with extra care during the when the parking brake is set. initial 200 miles/300 km. Vacuum for the brake system servo unit Engine and differential Obey your local and state maximum on your BMW is available only when the > Up to 1,250 miles/2,000 km: Drive at speed limits. engine is running. When you move the varying engine and road speeds, but vehicle with the engine off – when tow- do not exceed the following engine or When the vehicle is operated on ing, for example – substantially higher road speeds: wet or slushy roads, a wedge of levels of pedal force will be required to < 5,500 rpm or 105 mph / 170 km/h. water may form between the tire and brake the vehicle. Obey your local and state maximum the road surface. This phenomenon is speed limits. referred to as hydroplaning, and can Clutch Do not depress the accelerator pedal to lead to partial or complete loss of trac- The clutch will also begin to function the full-throttle position. tion, as well as loss of vehicle control optimally after about 300 miles/500 km. and braking effectiveness. Reduce your Drive cautiously during this break-in Vehicles with SMG Drivelogic, refer to speed on wet roads.< period and do not press the clutch or page 67: refrain from using driving pro- shift at high engine speeds. gram 6 in the sequential mode during Brake system the break-in period. Approx. 300 miles/500 km must elapse > Following the break-in inspection at before the brake pads and rotors 1,250 miles/2,000 km, you can grad- achieve the optimal pad-surface and ually increase engine or road speeds. wear patterns required for trouble-free operation and long service life later on. General driving notes 111

Brakes: do not rest your foot on Portable phone in the vehicle the brake pedal while driving. BMW recommends using mobile com- Even light but consistent pedal pres- munications devices, e.g. portable sure can lead to high temperatures, phones, inside the vehicle with a suit- brake wear and possibly even brake

able outside antenna. Otherwise, it can- Overview failure. not be ruled out that the vehicle elec- Hydroplaning: when driving on wet or tronics and portable phone may slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you interfere with each other. do not, a wedge of water can form between tires and road surface. This

phenomenon is referred to as hydro- Controls planing, and can lead to partial or complete loss of traction, vehicle control and braking effectiveness. Driving through water: do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walk- Maintenance ing speed. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged. Rear parcel tray: never use it to store

heavy or hard objects; otherwise, occu- Repairs pants could be injured if the vehicle is braked hard. Clothes hooks: when suspending clothing from the hooks, be sure that they will not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks. If Data you do so, they could cause personal injury during braking or evasive maneuvers.< Index 112 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Brake system

The concept Do not reduce the pressure on the Brake fluid level ABS keeps the wheels from locking brake pedal for the duration of the Low brake fluid level in the reservoir during braking, thereby enhancing brake application. When the brake combined with longer than usual pedal active driving safety. pedal is released, the DBC is deacti- travel may indicate a defect in one of vated. the brake system's hydraulic circuits. Braking with ABS Cornering Brake Control (CBC) If you are in a situation that requires full Proceed to the nearest BMW cen- braking, you will exploit the full benefits CBC is an advanced engineering ter. Higher brake application pres- of the ABS system if you apply maxi- design of the ABS. When braking while sure may be necessary when stopping, mum pedal pressure – panic stop. cornering at high speed or braking dur- and the vehicle may exhibit a slight ten- Since the vehicle maintains steering ing high lateral acceleration, or when dency to pull to one side. Brake dis- responsiveness, you can avoid possible braking during a lane change, vehicle tances may even be longer. Please obstacles with a minimum of steering stability is improved and steering remember to adapt your driving style < effort, despite the full brake application. response is enhanced. accordingly. Pulsation at the brake pedal combines Disc brakes with sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indicate to the driver that ABS is in When the vehicle is driven only occa- its active mode. sionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an DBC is included in the DSC, refer to increased tendency for corrosion of the page 83. rotors and accumulation of contamina- If you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys- tion on the brake pads. This occurs tem automatically generates maximum because the minimal pressure that must braking force boost and thus helps to be exerted by the pads to clean the achieve the shortest possible braking rotors by brake applications is not distance in panic braking situations. All reached. of the benefits of the ABS are exploited under these circumstances. Brake system 113

Corrosion on brake rotors is signaled by Brake pads a running or pulsation during braking; For your own safety: use only even extended subsequent braking will brake pads which BMW has not cure this phenomenon. approved for your specific vehicle It is a good idea to periodically dry the model. BMW cannot evaluate non- Overview brakes with a gentle application when approved brake pads to determine if driving in rain and on wet roads. Watch they are suitable for use, and therefore traffic conditions to ensure that this cannot ensure the operating safety of maneuver does not endanger other the vehicle if they are installed.< road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors Controls to ensure that your brake system will respond with undiminished efficiency when you need it. Extended or steep mountain descents

should be driven in the gear in which Maintenance only minimal periodic brake applications are required. This helps avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Stay within the allowable rpm range. For additional information, refer to page 76. Repairs

Do not coast with the clutch depressed or with the gearshift lever in idle. Do not coast with the

engine switched off. If you do so the Data engine provides no braking effect and there is no power assist for braking or steering when the engine is not running.< Index Wheels and tires 114 Tire inflation pressure Tire condition

Information for your safety wall with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. At The factory-approved tires are matched a tread depth of 1/16 in / 1.6 mm, the to your vehicle and have been selected indicators signal that the legally permis- to provide optimum safety and driving sible wear limit has been reached. comfort when used properly. It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving comfort and – above all else – driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure.

Incorrect tire inflation pressure is a frequent cause of tire damage. It Tire tread – tire damage also significantly influences the road- Inspect your tires frequently for tread holding ability of your BMW. Check tire wear, signs of damage and for foreign inflation pressures on a regular basis, objects lodged in the tread. Check the refer to page 25, at least every two tread depth. weeks and before beginning a longer Tread depth should not be allowed to trip. If this is not done, incorrect tire go below 1/8 in / 3 mm, even though pressures can cause driving instability the legally specified minimum tread and tire damage, ultimately resulting in depth is only 1/16 in / 1.6 mm. accidents.< Below 1/8 in / 3 mm tread depth, there is a great risk of hydroplaning, even at relatively moderate speeds and with only small amounts of water on the road. Tread wear indicators in the tread-groove base – see arrow – are distributed around the wheel circumfer- ence and are labeled on the tire side- Tire condition Tire replacement 115

Do not drive on a deflated – flat – To maintain good handling and vehicle depart significantly from the norm due tire. A flat tire greatly impairs response, use only tires of a single to variations in driving habits, service steering and braking response, and can tread configuration from a single manu- practices and differences in road char- lead to complete loss of control over facturer. acteristics and climate. the vehicle. Comply with the specified tire inflation Overview Avoid overloading the vehicle so that pressures – and be sure to have the Traction the permitted load on the tires is not wheel and tire assembly balanced The traction grades, from highest to exceeded. Overloading can lead to every time you change a tire or wheel. lowest, are AA, A, B and C. overheating and internal tire damage. This can result in a sudden loss of tire Those grades represent the tire's ability DOT quality grades to stop on wet pavement as measured inflation pressure. Controls Unusual vibrations encountered during Treadwear under controlled conditions on speci- normal vehicle operation can indicate Traction AA A B C fied government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C tire failure or some other vehicle defect. Temperature A B C This type of problem can be caused by may have poor traction performance. contact with curbs, etc. This is also true All passenger car tires must con- The traction grade assigned to Maintenance for irregularities in the vehicle's han- form to Federal Safety Require- this tire is based on straight- dling characteristics, such as a pro- ments in addition to these grades.< nounced tendency to pull to the left or ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, right. Should this occur, respond by Treadwear immediately reducing your speed. Pro- hydroplaning, or peak traction charac- The treadwear grade is a comparative teristics.< ceed carefully to the nearest BMW cen- Repairs ter or professional tire center, or have rating based on the wear rate of the tire the vehicle towed in to have it, its when tested under controlled condi- Temperature tions on a specified government test wheels or its tires inspected. The temperature grades are A – the course. Tire damage, up to and including blow- highest – B and C, representing the outs, can endanger the lives of both the For example, a tire graded 150 would tire's resistance to the generation of 1 Data vehicle occupants and other road wear one and one-half – 1 /2 – times as heat and its ability to dissipate heat users.< well on the government course as a tire when tested under controlled condi- graded 100. The relative performance tions on a specified indoor laboratory of tires depends upon the actual condi- test wheel. tions of their use, however, and may Index 116 Tire replacement

Sustained high temperature can cause Tire age the material of the tire to degenerate BMW recommends the replacement of and reduce tire life, and excessive tem- all tires when the tires are no more than perature can lead to sudden tire failure. 6 years old, even if a tire life of 10 years The grade C corresponds to a level of is possible. performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal The date on which the tire was manu- Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. factured is indicated by the code on the Grades B and A represent higher levels sidewall: of performance on the laboratory test DOT ... 3603 indicates that the tire was wheel than the minimum required by manufactured in week 36 of the year law. 2003.

The temperature grade for this tire Following wheel/tire changes is established for a tire that is Comply with the specified tire inflation properly inflated and not overloaded. pressures – and be sure to have the Excessive speed, under-inflation, or wheel and tire assembly balanced excessive loading, either separately or every time you change a tire or wheel. in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.< Following wheel and/or tire changes you will need to reinitialize both the Flat Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire Monitor and the sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic, refer to pages 71, Quality grades can be found where 85. applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Wheel and tire combinations 117

The right choice The correct wheel and tire combi- Do not exceed the maximum tire infla- BMW recommends using only nation affects different systems tion pressures specified on the tire wheels and tires that have been such as ABS, DSC, Flat Tire Monitor. sidewall. approved by BMW for your particular The function of these systems is impaired if improper wheel and tire

vehicle model, as otherwise body con- Overview tact and serious accidents can result combinations are used. despite the use of the same nominal Therefore, only use tires of the same size, e.g. due to manufacturing toler- brand and same tread configuration on ances. If non-approved wheels and the vehicle and, for example following a tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate tire failure, restore the approved wheel their suitability, and therefore cannot be and tire combination as soon as possi- Controls < held liable for driving safety.< ble.

BMW tests certain tire brands for each The use of rims and lug bolts that tire size, classifies them as road-safe do not meet the specifications of the original factory-installed equipment

and approves them. Consult your BMW Maintenance center for more information. Observe will affect the safe operation of your any country-specific regulations, e.g. vehicle and may cause an accident and on making a corresponding entry in the personal injury. vehicle documents. Never mix tires of different design, such as steel-belted radials with radial bias-

belted or bias-ply tires, etc. Mixing tire Repairs types will adversely affect roadholding and can lead to loss of vehicle control.<

Storage Data Always store tires in a cool, dry place. Store them away from light whenever possible. Protect the tires against contact with oil, grease and fuel. Index 118 Winter tires Snow chains*

Choosing the right tire Do not exceed specified Only certain snow chains have been BMW recommends the use of winter maximum speeds tested by BMW and determined and approved as roadworthy. Consult your tires for operation under winter road Never exceed the maximum BMW center for more information. conditions. While all-season tires – with speed for which the winter tires BMW recommends using only these M+S designation – provide better winter are rated. approved fine-link snow chains. Use traction than the corresponding sum- Unprofessional attempts by laymen to them in pairs on winter tires, but only on mer tires, they generally do not achieve service tires can lead to damage and both rear wheels. the performance of winter tires. accidents. In the interest of safe tracking and Have this work performed by skilled Comply with all manufacturer's safety steering response, install radial tires professionals only. Your BMW center precautions when mounting the chains. made by the same manufacturer and will be glad to assist you with both their Do not exceed a maximum speed of with the same tread configuration on all expertise and the proper equipment for 30 mph / 50 km/h when using snow four wheels if you elect to mount winter your vehicle.< chains. tires. After mounting or removing snow Tire condition, tire pressure chains, always reinitialize the sequential When mounting winter wheels, At tread depths below approx. 3/16 in / M gearbox with Drivelogic, refer to observe the different recesses of 4 mm, tire performance under winter page 71. the front and rear wheels, as otherwise driving conditions deteriorates notice- damage may result.< ably. Worn tires should therefore be It is not possible to mount snow replaced for safety considerations. chains on tires with 18-inch and 19-inch wheels. Comply with the specified tire inflation Deactivate the Flat Tire Monitor when pressures – and be sure to have the using snow chains. Malfunction warn- wheel and tire assembly balanced ings and undetected losses in pressure every time you change a tire or wheel. are a possibility when driving with snow chains. For additional information, refer to page 84.< In the engine compartment Hood 119 Overview Controls

To release To open To close Pull the lever located under the left- Pull the release handle and open the Pull the hood downwards and allow it to hand side of the instrument panel. hood. fall from a minimum height of 1 ft/30 cm

so that it audibly engages. Check for Maintenance Do not attempt to service your It is not possible to drive off using proper locking by pulling on the hood at vehicle if you do not have the SMG Drivelogic when the hood is the left and right above the headlamps. required technical background. Failure open.< to work in an informed, professional To avoid injuries, be sure that the manner when servicing components travel path of the hood is clear Repairs and materials constitutes a safety haz- when it is closed, following the same ard for vehicle occupants and other safety precautions used in all closing road users. If you are not familiar with procedures. the guidelines, BMW recommends that If you notice while driving that the hood you have the operations performed by is not completely closed, stop immedi- your BMW center.< ately and close it securely.< Data Index 120 Engine compartment essentials Engine compartment essentials 121

1 Filler neck for headlamp and windshield washer cleaning system 122 2 Coolant expansion tank 124 3 Auxiliary terminal for jump-starting –

positive terminal 143 Overview 4 Engine oil filler neck 123 5 Expansion tank for SMG Drivelogic hydraulic unit, checking and possible refilling by your BMW center 67

6 Engine oil dipstick 122 Controls 7 Filler neck for brake fluid 125 Maintenance Repairs Data Index 122 Washer fluids Engine oil

The oil volume between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.

Headlamp* and windshield Checking the oil level washer system 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface Capacity approx. 2. Switch the engine off after it has 5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters. reached normal operating tempera- Fill with water and, if required, with a ture washer antifreeze additive according to 3. After approx. 1 minute, pull the dip- manufacturer's recommendations. stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar We recommend that you mix the material washer fluid before adding it to 4. Carefully push the dipstick all the the reservoir.< way into the guide tube and pull it out again Antifreeze agents for the washer 5. The oil level should be between the fluid are highly flammable. For this two marks on the dipstick. reason, keep them away from sources As with fuel economy, oil consumption of flame and store them only in their is directly influenced by your driving closed original containers. Store them style and vehicle operating conditions. inaccessible to children. Comply with the instructions on the containers.< Engine oil 123

Recommendation: have the oil changed Ask your BMW center for details at your BMW center. concerning oils that have been approved. You can also call BMW of Continuous exposure to used oil North America toll-free at 1-800-831- has caused cancer in laboratory 1117 or visit this website: testing. For this reason, thoroughly www.bmwusa.com to obtain this infor- Overview wash any areas of skin that come into mation.< contact with oil using soap and water. Store oils, grease and similar materials Alternative oil types so that they are inaccessible to chil- If a High Performance Synthetic Oil dren. Comply with warning labels and approved by BMW should be unavail- Controls < information on containers. able, you may use small volumes of Adding engine oil other oils for topping up between oil Comply with the applicable envi- Only add engine oil when the oil level changes. The following data must ronmental laws regulating the disappear on the packaging: has dropped to just above the lower posal of used oil.< mark on the dipstick. > Viscosity Maintenance Do not fill beyond the upper mark on Specified engine oils preferred: SAE 10W-60 alternative: SAE 5W-40 or the dipstick. Excess oil will damage the The quality of the engine oil is engine. SAE 10W-40 extremely important for the function > Specifications Before checking the engine oil level and life of an engine. Based on exten- preferred: API SJ/CF Repairs after topping up, restart the engine and sive testing, BMW has approved only alternative: API SJ – also SK, SL, S allow it to run to obtain a correct dis- certain grades of engine oil. etc. play. Then proceed as described under Use only oils approved for your vehicle Checking the oil level. model. Low ambient temperatures BMW engines are designed to The oils used by BMW at the factory for Data operate without oil additives; the your vehicle model can be used at virtu- use of additives could lead to damage ally any ambient temperature. in some cases. This also applies to the manual transmission, the differential, and the power steering system.< Index 124 Engine oil Coolant

However, if the vehicle is exposed to Do not add coolant to the cooling temperatures below –47/–206 for system when the engine is hot. If extended periods, please have your you attempt to do so, escaping coolant BMW center recommend a suitable oil. can cause burns. Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents are hazardous to health. You should always store them in their closed original containers and in a location inaccessible to children. Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents are inflammable. For this reason, do not spill them on hot engine parts. They could ignite and cause burns. Comply with the instruc- Checking the coolant level and tions on the containers.< adding coolant Comply with the applicable envi- Check the coolant level when the ronmental laws regulating the dis- engine is cold, approx. 687/+206. posal of antifreeze agents with corro- 1. Open the cap for the expansion tank sion inhibitor.< by turning it slightly counterclock- wise to allow accumulated pressure to escape. Then open 2. The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the red float is at least even with the upper edge of the filler neck – refer to the arrow in the illustration. The end of the float may stick out by a maximum of 3/4 in / 2 cm – that is, up to the second mark on the float. Refer also to the schematic dia- gram next to the filler neck Coolant Brake fluid 125

3. If necessary, add coolant. If the cool- Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, ant is low, slowly add coolant until it absorbs moisture from the air the correct level is reached — do not over time. overfill. In order to ensure the safety and reli- ability of the brake system, have the brake fluid changed every two years by Overview a BMW center. Refer also to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Brake fluid is toxic and damages the Controls vehicle's paint. You should always store Indicator lamp it in its closed original container and in a location inaccessible to children. The brake warning lamp comes Do not spill the brake fluid and do not on when the parking brake is fill the brake fluid reservoir beyond the not engaged: brake fluid level MAX mark. The brake fluid could ignite Maintenance too low, refer to page 18. upon contact with hot engine parts and Brake warning lamp for Cana- cause serious burns.< dian models. Comply with the applicable envi-

Adding brake fluid ronmental laws regulating Repairs < For adding brake fluid or for determin- the disposal of brake fluid. ing and correcting the cause of brake fluid loss, consult your BMW center. Your BMW center is familiar with the

specifications for factory-approved Data brake fluids – DOT 4. Due to loss in brake fluid, pedal travel can lengthen and braking efficiency may be reduced. Refer to the information on page 112. Index Maintenance 126 The BMW Maintenance System

conditions under which the vehicle Service and Warranty Information operates into consideration, because Booklet for US models/Warranty miles can be traveled in many different and Service Guide Booklet for ways: Canadian models For example, 62,000 miles/100,000 km For additional information on required short-distance driving are not equal to maintenance intervals and procedures, the same 62,000 miles/100,000 km of please refer to the Service and War- long-distance travel. ranty Information Booklet for US mod- The BMW Maintenance System els, or the Warranty and Service Guide includes the Engine Oil Service and Booklet for Canadian models. Inspections I and II. As a precaution against corrosion, it is advisable to have the body checked for The BMW Maintenance System has Have a break-in inspection per- damage from rocks or gravel at the been designed as a reliable means of formed at approx. 1,250 miles/ same time, depending upon operating providing maximum driving and operat- 2,000 km regardless of the service conditions. ing safety – and as cost-effectively for interval indicated on the display.< you as possible. Have your BMW center perform Please keep in mind that regular main- Determining the maintenance intervals maintenance and repair. tenance is not only necessary for the according to the actual loads on the Be sure that all maintenance work is safety of your vehicle, but also plays a vehicle covers every kind of operating recorded in the Service and Warranty significant role in maintaining the resale situation. Minimaluse-drivers – those Information Booklet for US models, or value of the vehicle. who drive significantly fewer than in the Warranty and Service Guide 6,200 miles/10,000 km annually – Booklet for Canadian models. These Service interval display should have the engine oil changed at entries are your verification for the reg- least every 2 years regardless of what While conventional systems rely on dis- ular maintenance of your vehicle and the service interval display indicates, tance traveled alone to determine when are required for the performance of since oil deteriorates over time, irre- service is due, the BMW Maintenance warranty repairs.< spective of use. System has for years taken the actual The BMW Maintenance System 127

Care You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the separate Caring for your vehicle bro-

chure. Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index Laws and regulations 128 California Proposition 65 warning OBD interface socket

California laws require us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of com- ponent wear contain or emit chemicals The Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) inter- known to the State of California to face socket is located on the left of the cause cancer and birth defects or other driver's side at the bottom of the instru- reproductive harm. ment panel and under a cover. The Battery posts, terminals and related cover has the letters OBD on it. accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after The purpose of the OBD system is to handling. assure proper emission-control system Used engine oil contains chemicals that operation for the vehicle's lifetime by have caused cancer in laboratory ani- monitoring emission-related compo- mals. Always protect your skin by nents and systems for deterioration and washing thoroughly with soap and malfunction. water.< An illuminated indicator informs you of the need for service, not that you need to stop the vehicle. However, the systems should be checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. OBD interface socket 129

If the indicator blinks or flashes, this indicates a high level of engine misfire. Reduce speed and contact your nearest BMW center immediately. Severe engine misfiring for even a short period of time can seriously damage emission- Overview control system components, especially the catalytic converter. SERVICE ENGINE SOON warning lamp for Canadian models. Controls

If the gas cap is not on tight enough, the OBD system can detect leaking vapor and the indicator

will light up. If the gas cap is then tight- Maintenance ened, the indicator will usually go out after a short period of time.< Repairs Data Index 130 131

Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Operation, maintenance Maintenance Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Replacement procedures 132 Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades

The onboard tool kit is located in the 1. Switch off the engine luggage compartment lid. 2. Fold the wiper arm completely out To open, loosen the wing nut. from the windshield 3. Position the wiper blade at an angle For storing the towing eyelet, refer to and pull the release spring – see page 145. arrow 4. Fold the wiper blade down and unhook it toward the windshield 5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm toward the top 6. Insert a new wiper blade and apply pressure until you hear it engage. Lamps and bulbs 133

The lamps and bulbs make essential Low beams and high beams Because of the extremely high contributions to the safety of your vehi- > Low beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts. voltages involved, any work on the cle. Therefore, proceed carefully when > High beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts. xenon lighting system, including bulb- handling bulbs. BMW recommends that changing, should be carried out by you have such work performed by your technically-qualified personnel only.

The H7 bulb is pressurized. There- Overview BMW center if you are not familiar with fore, wear safety glasses and pro- Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal < the procedures. tective gloves. Failure to comply with injury. this precaution could lead to injury if the Do not touch the glass portion of bulb is damaged.< a new bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities Please contact a BMW center in case of Controls burn in to the surface and reduce the a malfunction. service life of the bulb. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate- When cleaning the headlamps, please rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic follow the instructions in the Caring for base.< your vehicle brochure. Maintenance

A replacement bulb set is available from Parking lamps your BMW center. 5 watt bulb Please contact a BMW center in case of Before working on the electrical a malfunction.

system, switch off the electrical Repairs accessory you are working on or dis- Xenon lamps* connect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Failure to The service life of these bulbs is very observe this precaution could result in long and the probability of a failure is short circuits. very low, provided that they are not To prevent injuries and damage when switched on and off an unusual number Data changing a bulb, be sure to comply with of times. If one of these bulbs should any instructions provided by the bulb nevertheless fail, it is possible to con- manufacturer.< tinue driving with great caution using the fog lamps, provided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit this. Index 134 Lamps and bulbs

Front turn signal indicators 4. Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the Side turn signal indicators 21 watt bulb guides on the vehicle 5 watt bulb 5. Slide in the lamp and screw the bulb 1. Extend a screwdriver through the in place through the upper opening. 1. Use finger pressure against the rear upper opening, loosen and remove end of the lamp – see arrow – to the screw press it forward for removal 2. Remove lamp by pulling it out toward 2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb the front while turning it to the left to remove. 3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb to the left. Remove and exchange the bulb Lamps and bulbs 135 Overview Controls

Rear lamps Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid 2. Fold the trim panel down – see arrow 1 Turn signal indicator 1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip 1. Disengage the bulb holder – see arrow 2 – and remove it 2 Backup lamp

3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb Maintenance 21 watt bulb to the left. Remove and exchange the 3 Tail lamp/brake lamp bulb 4. Press the bulb holder into position All bulbs in the fender are until you hear it engage designed using LED technology. 5. Reinstall the trim with the clip.

Please contact a BMW center in case of Repairs a malfunction.< Data Index 136 Lamps and bulbs Repairing a flat tire

Precautions in case of a flat tire: Stop the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic; switch on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the steering wheel to the straight- ahead position and engage the steering lock. Shift into 1st or Reverse and engage the parking brake. All passengers should be outside the vehicle and well away from your immediate working area – behind a guardrail, for instance. Center high-mount brake lamp License plate lamps If necessary, set up your warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp on LED strip on the rear window. 5 watt bulb the roadside at an appropriate distance Please contact a BMW center in case of 1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and from the rear of the vehicle. Comply a malfunction. press toward the left to release the with all local safety guidelines and reg- lens ulations. 2. Replace the bulb. Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations.<

M Mobility system You will find an M Mobility system in the BMW M3 for repairing flat tires. With this system you can apply a sealing liquid to the inside of the tire that seals off the damaged point and then continue driving. The M Mobility system makes transporting a spare wheel superfluous, thereby reducing the amount of weight you have to carry around. Repairing a flat tire 137

Using the M Mobility system Please keep in mind that the fluids To repair a flat tire using the M Mobility bottle in the system's sealant con- system, proceed as follows: tainer has to be changed every 3 years by your BMW center, if the unit has not > Preparing the M Mobility system for been used.< use, refer to the next column Overview > Components of the M Mobility system, refer to page 138 > Filling with sealant, refer to page 138 > Distributing sealant, refer to page 139 Controls > Inflating tire to correct pressure, refer to page 139. Preparing the M Mobility system for use The M Mobility system is located in the

luggage compartment under the floor Maintenance panel: 1. Lift the floor panel 2. Loosen the M Mobility system from its storage location. Repairs Before you use the M Mobility system, read the warnings and danger notices on the device carefully.<

If possible, leave the foreign object in the tire. Data Pull off the sticker 5, refer to the second column below, for the speed limit and apply it to the steering wheel. Index 138 Repairing a flat tire

Components of the M Mobility Filling with sealant 2. Flip open the cover and pull out the system 1. Take off the round cover and take out enclosed protective gloves. Take out hose 2 with the manometer and 1 On/Off switch hose 4. Unscrew the valve dust cap from the defective wheel and screw screw it to the terminal for the seal- 2 Connection hose with manometer for ant container as shown in the illustra- connecting the compressor with the the hose to the valve. Keep the dust cap in a safe place tion sealant container or to connect the 3. Make sure that the system has been compressor to the wheel switched off, position 0. 3 Manometer for indicating the tire Take out plug 6 and insert it into the pressure cigarette lighter socket in the pas- 4 Connector hose from the sealant senger compartment – refer to container to the wheel page 100 5 Sticker showing maximum speed 6 Plug and cable for the cigarette lighter socket 7 Protective gloves, not shown Repairing a flat tire 139

Do not exceed a maximum speed of 40 mph / 60 km/h. If possible, keep the vehicle speed above 10 mph / 20 km/h. Stop in a suitable spot.< Overview Controls

4. Make sure that the screw on the rear Inflating tire to correct pressure of the pressure gauge 3 is tightened 1. Take out the hose with the pressure down. Turn on the M Mobility sys- gauge and screw it onto the valve.

tem, position I, refer to illustration, Take the plug out and plug it into the Maintenance and allow minutes to elapse, to let cigarette lighter socket in the pas- the sealant flow in. It does not matter senger compartment afterward, what the tire's inflation 2. Reset the air pressure to 29 psi/ pressure is 200 kilopascal, and: 5. Turn the system off. > Increase tire pressure: switch on Repairs Disconnect the connector hose from the M Mobility System, position I. the sealant container and the wheel Switch off the unit briefly to check valve. Stow the M Mobility system in the current tire pressure the luggage compartment. > Decrease tire pressure: turn the screw on the back of the manome-

Distributing the sealant ter. A valve located there will open Data Right afterward, drive at least 1 1/4 miles / 2 km, so that the liquid sealant distributes evenly throughout the inside of the tire. Index 140 Repairing a flat tire Battery

Even if the tire fails to hold the You will find corresponding Battery posts, terminals, and pressure, you should still carry out instructions for using the related accessories contain lead Step 3 before proceeding to drive the M Mobility system on the device. and lead compounds. Wash hands after vehicle again, refer to Distributing the Replace the defective tire as soon as handling.< sealant for more information. Then possible and have the new wheel bal- repeat Steps 1 through 3. anced. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, Maintenance The use of the M Mobility system may and refer to page 85 for further informa- The battery is completely maintenance- be ineffective if the damaged area in tion. Have the M Mobility system free. That means that the original bat- the tire is larger than approx. 1/8 in / refilled. Contact your BMW center for tery acid will normally last for the ser- < 4 mm. Please consult the nearest BMW this. vice life of the battery under moderate center if the tire cannot be temporarily climate conditions. repaired with the M Mobility system.< Protect valve stems against dirt using screw-on dust caps. Dirty valve stems Please consult your BMW center 3. Unscrew the hose from the valve and frequently lead to slow pressure loss. whenever you have any questions stow the M Mobility system in the concerning the battery.< luggage compartment. Screw the dust cap onto the valve again. Charging the battery Do not exceed the maximum Charge the battery in the vehicle only speed limit described below, oth- when the engine is not running. Use the erwise it could lead to accidents.< connections provided in the engine compartment. For information on the When you start driving again, do not connections, see Jump-Starting, exceed the permissible maximum page 143. speed of 45 mph / 80 km/h. Disposal Return used batteries to a recycling point or your BMW center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery against tilting in transit.< Fuses 141 Overview Controls

You will find the fuses and information on their respective allocation in the glove compartment behind a panel with

two snap clips. Maintenance

Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or replace it with a fuse having a different color or amperage rating. To do this could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a circuit over- Repairs load.< Data Index Giving and receiving assistance 142 Receiving assistance

The BMW Group's Mobile Service If the indicator lamp is flashing but you offers you 24-hour assistance in the cannot hear the emergency call center, event of a breakdown, even on week- you may still be heard by the emer- ends and holidays. gency call center. The telephone numbers of the Mobile Service control center in your country For technical reasons, the emer- are listed in the BMW Dealer Directory. gency call function cannot be guaranteed in certain unfavorable con- If your vehicle has the necessary equip- ditions.< ment, you can contact the Mobile Ser- vice or issue an emergency call using If certain requirements are met, an buttons in the interior rearview mirror. emergency call is automatically initiated When an emergency call is initiated, a Fold down the cover. after a serious accident. The automatic telephone connection is established emergency call will not be hindered by with the general emergency call center. 1 Emergency call pressing the button. In vehicles with activated BMW Assist 2 Mobile Service function, a telephone connection is set Requirements for initiating an emer- Mobile Service* up to the BMW Assist emergency call gency call or contacting Mobile Service: To establish contact with the BMW center. If the current location of your > The car phone is registered with a Group's Mobile Service: vehicle can be determined, this location mobile network Press button 2 for at least 2 seconds. is transmitted to the BMW Assist emer- > The emergency call system is opera- The indicator lamp above the buttons gency call center. tional. lights up. As soon as a telephone connection has been set up with the Mobile Initiating an emergency call* Service, the indicator lamp flashes. Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds. Depending on the country you are in, The indicator lamp above the buttons your vehicle's current location will also lights up. As soon as a telephone con- be transmitted if your vehicle is nection has been set up to the main equipped with an activated BMW Assist emergency call center, the indicator function. lamp flashes. Jump-starting 143

When your battery is discharged, you 2. Connect one terminal clamp of the can use two jumper cables to start your plus/+ jumper cable to the positive vehicle with power from the battery in a terminal of the battery or to an auxil- second vehicle. You can also use the iary jump-starting terminal of the same method to help start another support vehicle vehicle. Use only jumper cables with 3. Connect the second terminal clamp Overview fully insulated handles on the terminal of the plus/+ jumper cable to the clamps. positive terminal of the battery or to an auxiliary jump-starting terminal of Do not touch high-voltage wiring the vehicle to be started

and cables on a running engine. 4. Your BMW is equipped with a special Controls Contact with components carrying high nut – see arrow 2 – to serve as the voltage can be harmful or fatal. Connecting the jumper cables ground or negative terminal. Carefully observe the following instruc- Attach a terminal clamp of the tions to avoid personal injury and/or Always adhere to this sequence minus/– jumper cable to the negative damage to one or both vehicles.< when connecting jumper cables; terminal of the support vehicle's bat- failure to observe this procedure can tery or to a suitable ground on its Maintenance Preparations lead to sparks at the battery terminals engine or bodywork and pose an injury hazard.< 1. Check whether the battery of the 5. Attach the second terminal clamp of support vehicle has 12 volts and the minus/– jumper cable to the neg- The auxiliary jump-starting terminal ative terminal of the battery or to a approximately the same capacity – located in your BMW's engine compart- suitable ground on the engine or Repairs measured in Ah. This information is ment acts as the positive battery termi- provided on the battery bodywork of the vehicle to be nal. Refer to the engine compartment started. 2. Stop the engine of the support vehi- overview on page 120. The cover of this cle auxiliary terminal is marked with a +. 3. Switch off all electrical components Starting the engine 1. Open the cover of the BMW auxiliary

in both vehicles. 1. Start the engine of the support vehi- Data jump-starting terminal. Do so by pull- cle and let it run for several minutes Make absolutely certain that there ing the tab – see arrow 1 at a slightly elevated engine idle is no contact between the body- speed work of the two vehicles, otherwise there is a short circuit hazard.< Index 144 Jump-starting Towing the vehicle

2. Start the engine of the other vehicle Always observe all applicable as usual. towing laws and regulations.< If the first start attempt is not suc- cessful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3. Allow the engines to run for several minutes 4. Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse sequence. Have the battery recharged at your BMW center as required. Towing with a commercial tow Do not use spray starter fluids to truck start the engine.< > Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier > Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason. Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control arms, or any other part of the vehicle suspension, as severe damage to these components will occur, possibly leading to accidents.< Towing the vehicle 145

Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG:

With the ignition on, move the selector Overview lever to position N, then turn off the ignition.

Towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in Controls the luggage compartment under the floor mat and must remain in the vehi- Access to tow sockets Rear: cle. It can be attached at the front or Front: Press out the cover panel with a screw- rear of the vehicle. Press out the cover panel with a screwdriver at the top of the recess.

The towing eyelet should not be used Maintenance driver at the top of the recess. to pull a vehicle out of deep snow, mud, Use only the towing eyelet sup- sand, etc. plied with the vehicle and screw it Comply with all applicable towing laws in firmly until it stops. Use the towing and regulations at all times. eyelet for towing on paved roads only. If you do not follow these instructions, the Repairs towing eyelet could be torn out and vehicle damage could occur. Do not tow the vehicle by any components of the running gear, or lash them down in any way. If you do, the compo-

nents could be damaged, possibly Data leading to accidents.< Index 146 Towing the vehicle

Keep the vehicles in line and avoid towing at an offset angle. Ensure that the towing strap connecting the two vehicles is tight, with no slack, before starting off.<

Use only a nylon towing strap to tow the vehicle, since the inherent resil- ience of this material helps protect both vehicles from sudden jerking move- ments.

The towed vehicle should always be the lighter of the two vehicles. If this is not the case, it will not be possible to control vehicle handling.<

Tow-starting For instructions on jump-starting, refer to page 143. Never attempt to use your vehicle to push another vehicle, since damage to the energy-absorbing bumpers could result. 147 Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index 148 149

Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Operation, maintenance Maintenance Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index 150 Engine data

Displacement cu in/cm3 198.1/3,246 Number of cylinders 6 Max. power output hp 333 at engine speed rpm 7,900 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 262/355 at engine speed rpm 4,900 Compression ratio ε 11.5 Stroke in/mm 3.58/91 Bore in/mm 3.43/87 Fuel mixture preparation Digital electronic engine-management system Dimensions 151 Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index 152 Weights

Curb weight lbs/kg 3,415/1,549 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,453/2,020 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,138/970 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,535/1,150 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 14.5/410 Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded. Capacities 153

Notes Fuel tank gal./liters approx. 16.6/approx. 63 Fuel specification, refer to page 25 Reserve gal./liters approx. 2.1/approx. 8 Windshield washer system/ Specifications, refer to page 122 Overview Headlamp cleaning system quarts/liters approx. 5.6/approx. 5.3 Engine with oil filter change quarts/liters approx. 5.8/approx. 5.5 Specifications, refer to page 123 Manual transmission quarts/liters approx. 1.9/approx. 1.8 Oil change during running-in check and during each inspection II

Differential quarts/liters approx. 1.2/approx. 1.1 Oil change during running-in check Controls and during each inspection II Maintenance Repairs Data Index 154 155

Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Operation, maintenance Maintenance Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Everything from A to Z

A Airbags 53 Artificial leather, refer to the Average fuel ABS Antilock Brake deactivating 53 Caring for your vehicle consumption 81 System 112 indicator lamp 18, 55 brochure Average speed 81 indicator lamp 19 sitting safely 43 Ashtray Avoiding unintentional Accessories, refer to For Airing out, refer to Ventila- front 100 alarms 39 your own safety 5 tion 92 rear 100 Axle loads, refer to Accident, refer to Emer- AKI, refer to Fuel specifica- Assistant systems, refer to Weights 152 gency call 142 tions 25 Dynamic Stability Control Activated-charcoal filter 96 Alarm system 38 (DSC) 83 B Adding brake fluid 125 avoiding unintentional AUC Automatic recircu- Backrest Adding liquid sealant alarms 39 lated-air control 95 adjusting 44 Mobility system 138 All-season tires, refer to AUTO program, refer unlocking 47 Additional sources of infor- Winter tires 118 to Automatic air distribu- width adjustment 46 mation 4 Alternative oil types 123 tion 94 Backrest, refer to Seat Air conditioning mode Antifreeze 124 Automatic adjustment 45 automatic climate coolant 124 air distribution 94 Backup lamps 66 control 94 washer fluid 122 air supply 94 bulb replacement 135 Air distribution Antilock Brake System cruise control 74 Bandages, refer to First-aid automatic climate (ABS) 112 headlamp control 88 kit 23 control 94 indicator lamp 19 Automatic car wash, refer to Bar, towing 145 Air distribution, individual 94 Anti-theft system 30 the Caring for your vehicle Battery 140 Air outlets, refer to Ventila- Anti-theft warning system, brochure charge 140 tion 92 refer to Alarm system 38 Automatic climate control 92 disposal 140 Air pressure, refer to Tire Approved axle loads, refer Automatic curb monitor 50 indicator lamp 18 inflation pressure 25, 114 to Weights 152 Automatic dimming, interior jump-starting 143 Air recirculation, refer to Approved gross weight, rearview mirror 52 remote control 30, 31 Recirculated-air mode 95 refer to Weights 152 Automatic recirculated-air Battery charge current 18 Air supply Armrest control (AUC) 95 Belts, refer to Safety automatic climate front 98 Automatic windshield belts 47 control 94 rear 99 washer, refer to Rain sen- Beverage holders 98, 99 Air, drying, refer to Air con- sor 73 ditioning mode 94 Everything from A to Z 157

Blower Brake wear warning Car vacuum cleaner, con- Check Gas Cap automatic climate indicator lamp 19 necting 100 indicator lamp 19 control 94 Brakes Car wash, refer to the Caring Child seats, refer to Child- BMW Maintenance ABS 112 for your vehicle brochure restraint systems 56 System 126 brake fluid 125 Caring for headlamp cov- Child-restraint systems 56 BMW sports seat 45 breaking in 110 ers, refer to the Caring for Cigarette lighter 100 Overview Bore, refer to Engine indicator/warning lamp your vehicle brochure 133 Cigarette lighter socket 100 data 150 18, 19 Carpet care, refer to the Cleaning chrome parts, refer Bottle holders, see Bever- parking brake 65 Caring for your vehicle to the Caring for your vehi- age holders 98, 99 Break-in procedures 110 brochure cle brochure

Brake fluid 125 Bulb replacement 133 Cassette operation, refer to Cleaning light alloy wheels, Controls indicator lamp 18, 125 Bulb replacement, refer to the Owner's Manual for refer to the Caring for your level 125 Lamps and bulbs 133 Radio/Onboard Computer vehicle brochure Brake force display 87 Buttons in steering wheel 22 CBC Cornering Brake Con- Cleaning the vehicle, refer to Brake hydraulic system 112 trol 112 the Caring for your vehicle Brake lamps C warning lamp 19 brochure bulb replacement 135 California Proposition CD changer, refer to the Cleaning windshield 74 Maintenance indicator lamp, defective 65 warning 128 Owner's Manual for Clock 79 lamp 78 Can holders, see Beverage Radio/Onboard Computer 12-/24-hour mode 79 Brake lights holders 98, 99 CD operation, refer to the setting, refer also to the brake force display 87 Capacities 153 Owner's Manual for Owner's Manual for

Brake pads 113 Car battery 140 Radio/Onboard Computer Radio/Onboard Computer Repairs brake fluid level Car care, refer to the Caring Cellular phone 99 Closing 18, 112, 125 for your vehicle brochure Center high-mount brake from inside 34 breaking in 110 Car keys, refer to Keys 30 lamp from outside 31 disc brakes 112 Car radio, refer to the bulb replacement 136 Clothes hooks 101, 111 Brake rotors Owner's Manual for Radio Central locking system 30 Clutch brake system 112 Car telephone button 34 breaking in 110 Data breaking in 110 preparation 99 passenger Cockpit 14 Brake system Car telephone, refer to the compartment 34 Code, refer to the Owner's brake pads, indicator separate Owner's Manual Charge indicator lamp 18 Manual for Radio/Onboard lamp 19 Check Control 78 Computer Index Everything from A to Z

Coin box 98 Coolant water, refer to Cool- Defrost position, refer to Divided rear backrest 102 Cold start, refer to Starting ant 124 Defrosting windows 94 Door key 30 the engine 63 Cooling, refer to Tempera- Defrosting and demisting Door lock 33 Compact disc operation, ture 94 windows Doors refer to the Owner's Man- Copyright 4 automatic climate emergency operation 33 ual for Radio/Onboard Cornering Brake Control control 94 Draft-free ventilation 95 Computer (CBC) 112 Defrosting windows 94 Drivelogic 70 Compartments 98 warning lamp 19 Defrosting windshield, refer Driving light, refer to Parking Compression ratio, refer to Correct tires 117 to Defrosting windows 94 lamps/Low beams 88 Engine data 150 Cruise control 74 Demisting windows Driving notes 111 Computer 80 indicator lamp 20 automatic climate Dry air, refer to Air condi- Condensation, refer to Air Cup holders, see Beverage control 94 tioning mode 94 conditioning mode 94 holders 98, 99 Determining the maximum DSC Dynamic Stability Con- Configuring settings, refer to Curb weight, refer to load 104 trol 83 Vehicle Memory, Key Weights 152 Differential indicator lamp 19, 83 Memory 60 Cylinders, refer to Engine breaking in 110 DTC Dynamic Traction Con- Connecting a vacuum data 150 Digital clock 79 trol cleaner, refer to Cigarette Dimensions 151 indicator lamp 19 lighter 100 D Dipstick, engine oil 122 Dynamic Brake Control Consumption, refer to Aver- Dashboard, refer to Disc brakes 112 (DBC) 112 age fuel consumption 81 Cockpit 14 Displacement, refer to warning lamp 19 Control elements, refer to Data Engine data 150 Dynamic Stability Control Cockpit 14 capacities 153 Display lighting, refer to (DSC) 19, 83 Convenience operation dimensions 151 Instrument lighting 89 Dynamic Traction Control from outside 33 engine 150 Displays, refer to Instrument (DTC) glass sunroof 32 weights 152 cluster 16 indicator lamp 19 windows 32 Daytime driving lamps 88 Disposal Coolant 124 DBC Dynamic Brake oil 123 E indicator lamp 19, 77 Control 112 vehicle battery 140 Easy entry, refer to Entering level 124 warning lamp 19 Distance warning, refer to the rear 47 temperature gauge 77 Deep water, refer to Water Park Distance Control Electric glass sunroof 41 on roadways 111 (PDC) 82 Electric power windows 40 Everything from A to Z 159

Electrical accessories, fail- Engine oil Eyeglasses compartment 99 Front center armrest 98 ure 141 adding 123 Eyelet, towing 145 Front fog lamps 90 Electrical malfunction additives, refer to Adding indicator/warning lamp 20 door lock 33 engine oil 123 F Fuel driver's door 33 alternative oils 123 False alarm, refer to display 77 fuel filler door 24 capacity 153 Avoiding unintentional specifications 25 Overview glass sunroof 42 consumption 122 alarms 39 volume 153 luggage compartment indicator/warning lamp 19 Fastening the safety belts 47 Fuel consumption lid 35 quality 123 Fault displays 78 display 81 Electronic Stability Program specified oils 123 Filling the windshield washer Fuel display, refer to Fuel

(ESP), refer to Dynamic temperature gauge 76 reservoir 153 gauge 77 Controls Stability Control (DSC) 83 types 123 First aid, refer to First-aid Fuel filler door 24 Emergency call 142 Engine oil level 19 kit 23 release following an elec- Emergency operation check 122 First-aid kit 23 trical malfunction 24 doors 33 indicator/warning lamp 18 Flat tire 136 Fuel level indicator, refer to driver's door 33 Engine oil pressure Flat Tire Monitor 84 Fuel gauge 77 fuel filler door 24 indicator/warning lamp 18 Mobility system 136 Fuel mixture preparation 150 Maintenance glass sunroof 42 Engine oil temperature 76 repairing 136 Fuel reserve indicator, refer Emergency release Engine output, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 84 to Fuel gauge 77 luggage compartment lid Engine data 150 activating/deactivating 86 Fuel tank capacity 153 35, 37 Engine speed 76, 150 indicator lamp 18, 19, 86 Fuses 141

Engine Entering the rear 47 Flat tire, refer to Tire condi- Repairs breaking in 110 Equipment range, refer to tion 114 G data 150 the Service and Warranty Fluid reservoir for washer Gasoline consumption, refer electronics 19 Information Booklet for US systems 122 to Average fuel consump- indicator lamp 19 models / Warranty and Fog lamps 90 tion 81 speed 76, 150 Service Guide Booklet for indicator/warning lamp 20 Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec- starting 63 Canadian models Folding rear backrest 102 ifications 25 Data switching off 65 ESP Electronic Stability Pro- Follow me home lamps 88 Gear indicator 68 Engine compartment 120 gram, refer to Dynamic Footbrake, refer to General Gearbox Engine coolant 124 Stability Control (DSC) 83 driving notes 111 manual transmission 66 refilling 124 Exterior mirrors 51 Front airbags 53 Index Everything from A to Z

Gearbox malfunction Headlamp cleaning system Holder for Indicator/warning lamp sequential M gearbox with cleaning headlamps 74 beverages 98, 99 airbags 18 Drivelogic 71 washer fluid 122, 153 litter bag 99 alarm system 39 Gearbox, sequential 67 Headlamp control 88 Hood release 119 brakes 18, 19 Gearshift lever Headlamp flasher 89 Horn 14 Check Gas Cap 19 manual transmission 66 indicator lamp 21 Hydraulic brake assistant, coolant 19, 77 sequential M gearbox with Headlamps refer to DBC 112 DSC 19 Drivelogic 67 bulb replacement 133 Hydraulic system Flat Tire Monitor General driving notes 111 care, refer to the Caring brakes 112 18, 19, 86 Glass sunroof for your vehicle brochure Hydroplaning 111 fog lamps 20 convenience operation 32 Heated mirror 51 Please fasten safety Glass sunroof, electric 41 Heated rear window I belts 18 closing following an elec- automatic climate Ice warning 80 reserve 77 trical malfunction 42 control 95 Ignition 62 Service Engine Soon 19 convenience operation 33 Heated seats 50 Ignition key 30 Individual air distribution 94 remote control 31, 32 Heating positions 62 Individual settings, refer to Glove compartment 97 exterior mirrors 51 Ignition lock 62 Vehicle Memory, Key Gradient assistance 70 rear window 95 Imprint 4 Memory 60 Grills, refer to Ventilation 92 seats 50 Indicator lamps 18 Inflation pressure monitor- Gross weight, refer to Heating and ventilation 92 ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni- Weights 152 Heavy loads, refer to Cargo tor 84 loading 105 Inflation pressure, tires H Height adjustment 25, 114 Handbrake, refer to Parking seats 45 INSPECTION 78 brake 65 steering wheel 51 Instrument cluster 16 Hands-free system 99 Height, refer to Instrument lighting 89 Harman Kardon premium Dimensions 151 Instrument panel 14 sound system 97 High beams 72, 89 Interface socket for onboard Hazard warning flashers 14 bulb replacement 133 diagnostics (OBD) 128 Hazard warning triangle 23 headlamp flasher 89 Interior lamps 90 Head airbags 53 indicator lamp 21 remote control 32 Head restraints 46 Everything from A to Z 161

Interior motion sensor 38 Leather care, refer to the Low beams 88 Luggage compartment light- switching off 32, 39 Caring for your vehicle automatic 88 ing 35 Interior rearview mirror brochure bulb replacement 133 Luggage rack, refer to Roof- automatic dimming LEDs light-emitting indicator lamp, defective mounted luggage rack 106 feature 52 diodes 90 lamp 78 Lumbar support 45 Interior temperature Length, refer to Luggage compartment Overview adjusting 94 Dimensions 151 capacity 152 M Intermittent License plate lamp emergency operation, M Engine dynamics mode, wipers 73 bulb replacement 136 refer to Manual control 87 Interval Light switch 88 operation 35 M Mobility system 136

display, service 78 Light-emitting diodes floor mat 38 M+S tires, refer to Winter Controls (LEDs) 90 floor panel 37 tires 118 J Lighter 100 lid 35 Maintenance 78, 126 Jump-starting 143 LIGHTS ON warning 88 opening from outside 35 Maintenance system 126 Lights, refer to Parking opening, remote Making telephone calls, K lamps/Low beams 88 control 32 refer to the telephone Key Memory 60 Litter bag holders 99 opening/closing, refer to Owner's Manual Maintenance Keys 30 Load, refer to Cargo Luggage compartment Malfunction with remote control 30 loading 104 lid 35 door lock 33 Loading remote control 32 fuel filler door 24 L vehicle 104 volume 152 Malfunction displays 78

Lamp defect 133 Load-securing devices 105 Luggage compartment lid 35 Manual operation Repairs Lamps and bulbs 133 Lock buttons on doors, refer emergency operation 35 door lock 33 Lashing down loads, refer to to Locking 34 emergency release 37 driver's door 33 Cargo loading 104 Lock, steering wheel 62 indicator lamp 78 fuel filler door 24 Lashing eyelets, refer to Locking opening from inside the glass sunroof 42 Securing cargo 105 from inside 34 vehicle 35, 36 luggage compartment Lashing fittings, refer to from outside 31, 33 opening from outside 35 lid 35 Data Securing cargo 105 Locking and unlocking remote control 32 Manual transmission 66 LATCH child-restraint doors securing separately 35 Master keys mounting system 58 from inside 34 unlocking manually 35 with remote control 30 from outside 31, 33 Index Everything from A to Z

Maximum speed Multifunction steering Oil change interval, refer Outside temperature dis- with winter tires 118 wheel 22 to Service interval play 80 MC operation, refer to the Multifunction switch display 126 changing unit of Owner's Manual for turn signal indicator/head- Oil change intervals, refer to measure 80 Radio/Onboard Computer lamp flasher 72 the Service and Warranty MD operation, refer to the washer/wiper system 73 Information Booklet for US P Owner's Manual for models / Warranty and Paintwork care, refer to the Radio/Onboard Computer N Service Guide Booklet for Caring for your vehicle Mechanical seats 44 Navigation system, refer to Canadian models brochure Memory, refer to Seat and the Owner's Manual for Oil filter change 153 Panic mode, trigger mirror memory 49 Radio/Onboard Computer Oil level alarm 32 Memory, refer to Vehicle Neck restraints, refer to checking 122 Park Distance Control Memory, Key Memory 60 Head restraints 46 indicator lamp 18 (PDC) 82 Microfilter Nets 98 Oil pressure Parking aid, refer to Park automatic climate Nozzles, refer to indicator lamp 18 Distance Control (PDC) 82 control 96 Ventilation 92 OIL SERVICE 78 Parking brake 65 Microphone, refer to Cellular Nylon rope, refer to Towing Oil types 123 indicator lamp 18 phone 99 the vehicle 145 Old batteries, refer to Dis- Parking lamps 88 Mini disc operation, refer to posal 140 bulb replacement 133 the Owner's Manual for O Onboard computer 80 Parking lamps/Low Radio/Onboard Computer OBD interface socket 128 Onboard computer, refer to beams 88 Mirrors 51 Odometer 76 the Owner's Manual for Parts and accessories, refer automatic curb monitor 50 Oil Onboard Computer to Your individual vehicle 5 heated 51 additives, refer to Adding Onboard tool kit 132 Passenger-side exterior mir- memory, refer to Seat and engine oil 123 Opening and closing ror tilt function 50 mirror memory 49 alternative oils 123 from inside 34 PDC Park Distance Mobile Service 142 capacity 153 from outside 31 Control 82 Mobility system 136 dipstick 122 via remote control 31 Pinch protection Modifications, technical, quality 123 via the door lock 33 glass sunroof 41 refer to For your own specified engine oils 123 Outlets, ventilation 92 Plastic, refer to the Caring safety 5 for your vehicle brochure Everything from A to Z 163

Please fasten safety belts Rear center 3-point safety Replacing lamps, refer to Screwdriver, refer to indicator lamp 18 belt 102 Lamps and bulbs 133 Onboard tool kit 132 Pollen, refer to Microfil- Rear lamps Replacing tires 115 Seat adjustment ter/activated-charcoal fil- bulb replacement 135 Reporting safety defects 7 adjusting the lumbar sup- ter 96 indicator lamp, defective Restraint systems port 45 Power output, refer to lamp 78 for children 56 backrest width adjust- Overview Engine data 150 Rear window heating Restraint systems, refer to ment 46 Power seat 45 automatic climate Safety belts 47 BMW sports seat 45 Power socket, cigarette control 95 Reverse gear lumbar support 45 lighter 100 Rear-entry assist 47 manual transmission 66 manual 44

Pressure monitoring, tires Rearview mirror 51 Roof load capacity 152 power 45 Controls Flat Tire Monitor 84 Receiving assistance 142 Roof-mounted luggage Seat belt tensioner, refer to Pressure, tires 25, 114 Recirculated-air mode rack 106 Safety belts 47 inflating with Mobility sys- automatic climate Rope, refer to Towing the Seat heating 50 tem 139 control 95 vehicle 145 Seat height adjustment 44 Recirculating the air, refer to Seat memory, refer to Seat R Recirculated-air mode 95 S and mirror memory 49 Maintenance Radio remote control key, Reclining seat, refer to Seat Safe seating position 43 Seat positions, storing 49 refer to Master key with adjustment 45 Safety belt height adjust- Seats 44 remote control 30 Refueling 24 ment 48 Securing cargo 105 Radio, refer to the Owner's fuel filler door 24 Safety belts 47 Securing child-restraint sys-

Manual for Radio Releasing height adjustment 48 tem 57 Repairs Rain sensor 73 hood 119 sitting safely 43 Securing the vehicle Raising the floor panel 37 Remaining distance to ser- warning lamp 18 from inside 34 Range 81 vice 78 Safety feature from outside 31, 33 Reading lamps Remaining distance, refer to glass sunroof 41 Selector lever front 90 Range 81 power windows 40 sequential M gearbox with rear 90 Remote control 31 Safety systems, refer to Drivelogic 67 Data Rear armrest, refer to Rear luggage compartment Antilock Brake Selector lever positions center armrest 99 lid 32 System 112 sequential M gearbox with Rear backrest, folding 102 malfunction 32 Dynamic Stability Control Drivelogic 67 (DSC) 83 Index Everything from A to Z

Sequential M gearbox with Speed Sun blind, refer to Roller sun Temperature Drivelogic 67 winter tires 118 blind 96 automatic climate indicator lamp 19, 71 Speed gauge, refer to Surface ice, refer to Ice control 94 Service and Warranty Infor- Speedometer 16 warning 80 Temperature adjustment 94 mation Booklet 126 Speedometer 16 Switches, refer to Temperature display SERVICE ENGINE SOON Sport mode 87 Cockpit 14 engine coolant 77 warning lamp 19 Sports seat 45 Switching off outside temperature 80 Service interval display Stability control, refer to engine 65 setting units 80 78, 126 Dynamic Stability Control vehicle 65 Temperature layering 95 Shift lights 71 (DSC) 83 Symbols 4 Tempomat, refer to Cruise Shift paddles 68 Standing lamps 89 control 74 Side airbags 53 bulb replacement 133 T Thigh support area, adjust- Side turn signal indicators Starting difficulties Tachometer 76 ing 45 bulb replacement 134 jump-starting 143 Tail lamps Third brake lamp, refer to Sitting safely temperature 63 bulb replacement 135 Center high-mount brake with airbags 43 Starting help DSC 83 Tail lamps, refer to Rear lamp 136 with safety belts 43 Starting the engine 63 lamps 135 Three-point safety belt 47 Size 151 Starting, refer to Starting the Tank capacity, refer to Fuel Through-loading system 102 Ski bag 103 engine 63 tank capacity 153 Tilt alarm sensor 32 Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Status of the Owner's Man- Tank indicator, refer to Fuel remote control 32 Electric glass sunroof 41 ual 5 gauge 77 switching off 32, 39 SMG Drivelogic 67 Steering wheel lock 62 Technical data 150 Tilting passenger-side exte- Smokers' package, refer to Steering wheel, adjusting 51 Technical modifications 5 rior mirror 50 Ashtray 100 Storage compartments 98 Technical modifications, Time 79 Snow chains 118 Storage nets 98 refer to For your own Tire pressure monitoring, SOS, refer to Emergency Storing seat positions, safety 5 refer to Flat Tire call 142 refer to Seat and mirror Telephone hookup 99 Monitor 84 Spare key 30, 31 memory 49 Telephone, refer to the sep- Tire replacement 115 Special oils 123 Storing tires 117 arate Owner's Manual Special oils, refer to Speci- Stroke, refer to Engine Television, refer to the fied engine oils 123 data 150 Owner's Manual for Specified engine oils 123 Sun blind 96 Onboard Computer Everything from A to Z 165

Tires Trap protection U Viscosity 123 age 116 power windows 40 Underbody protection, refer Voice Input System 22 breaking in 110 Tread depth, refer to Tire to the Caring for your vehi- Voice recognition, refer to condition 114, 118 tread 114 cle brochure separate Owner's Manual damage 114 Treadwear indicator in the Uniform Tire Quality Volume flat 136 tires, refer to Tire tread – Grading 116 luggage compartment 152 Overview inflation pressure 25, 114 tire damage 114 Units replacing 115 Treadwear, tires 114 average fuel W size, refer to Wheel and Trip distance recorder, refer consumption 81 Warning and indicator tire combinations 117 to Trip odometer 76 temperature 80 lamps 18

storing 117 Trip meter, refer to Trip Unlocking Warning lamp 'Please fas- Controls tread 114 odometer 76 from inside 34 ten safety belts' 18 treadwear indicator, Trip odometer 76 from outside 31, 33 Warning messages 78 refer to Tire tread – tire Trunk lid, refer to Luggage Upshift indicator, refer to Warranty and Service Guide damage 114 compartment lid 35 Shift Lights 71 Booklet 126 winter tires 118 Trunk lighting, refer to Lug- Warranty, refer also to sepa- Tools 132 gage compartment light- V rate booklet 7 Maintenance Torque ing 35 Vehicle Washer fluid engine 150 Turn signal indicator 72 battery 140 adding 122, 153 Tow sockets for towing eye- bulb replacement 134 break-in procedures 110 Washer fluid reservoir 122 let 145 indicator lamp 20 dimensions 151 volume 122

Towing bar 145 Turn signal indicator, side loading 104 Washer jets, refer to Wind- Repairs Towing eyelet 145 bulb replacement 134 starting 63 shield washer jets 74 Towing rope 145 Turning circle, refer to switching off 65 Washer/wiper system 73, 74 Towing the vehicle 145 Dimensions 151 washing, refer to the Car- washer fluid 122 Track width, refer to Dimen- TV function, refer to the ing for your vehicle bro- Waste tray, refer to sions 151 Owner's Manual for chure 73 Ashtray 100 Transport securing devices, Onboard Computer weight 152 Water on roadways, deep Data refer to Securing Vehicle Memory 60 water 111 cargo 105 Vehicle weight 152 Weights 152 Transporting children Ventilation 92 Wheel and tire safely 56 draft-free 95 combinations 117 Index Everything from A to Z

Wheelbase, refer to Dimen- sions 151 Wheels and tires 117 Wheelslip control DSC 83 Width, refer to Dimensions 151 Window condensation removing 94 Windows convenience operation 32, 33 power 40 remote control 31, 32 Windshield washer nozzles 74 Windshield washer reservoir volume, see Capacities 153 Windshield wiper blades, replacing 132 Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 73 Winter tires 118 condition 118 storing 117 Wiper blades, replacing 132 Work in the engine compartment 119

X Xenon lamps bulb replacement 133 167 Overview Controls Maintenance Repairs Data Index

Refueling

To ensure that you always have conve- Fuel nient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, we recommend Designation that you take the time to fill out the adjoining chart by entering the data that Please enter your preferred fuel here. apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications. Engine oil

Quality

The oil quantity between the two marks on the dipstick is approx. 1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.

Tire inflation pressure

Summer tires Winter tires

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