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5 Automatic windshield washers The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and actuates the wipers for a brief period. (Exception: If you pull the lever briefly, the system sprays fluid onto the wind- shield without activating the wipers).
The system is switched off and the stored speed deleted from its memory when you turn the ignition key to posi- tion 0. aRefrain from using the cruise con- trol on twisting roads, when high traffic density prevents driving at a constant speed and when driving on slippery (snow, rain, ice) or loose (stones, sand) road surfaces.c bIf, on a downhill gradient, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can be exceed-ed. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient.c
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Cruise control*
2 Decelerate Hold the lever in this position: With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle open- ing to slow the vehicle. As soon as you release the lever, the system records and maintains the current speed. Tap the lever briefly: Each time you tap it you decelerate approx. 0.6 mph (1 km/h) if you are cruising at a controlled speed. 3 Resume Tap the lever briefly: The vehicle accelerates to and main- tains the last speed stored. 4 Off Tap the lever briefly: Immediately deactivates the cruise con- trol. In addition, the system is also automati- cally disabled in response to the follow- ing conditions: d When you apply pressure to the
brake or clutch pedal, and when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from Drive to Neutral,
d if you exceed the programmed speed by more than 10 mph (16 km/h) for a period of more than 30 seconds.
You can store and automatically main- tain any desired vehicle speed above approx. 25 mph (40 km/h). The stored speed is deleted when the motor is switched off. 1 Accelerate Tap the lever briefly: The system records and maintains the current vehicle speed. Every time you tap the button the speed increases by approx. 0.6 mph (1 km/h). Hold the lever in this position: The vehicle accelerates without pres- sure on the accelerator pedal. As soon as you release the lever, the system records and maintains the current speed.
Odometer
Tachometer
Energy control*
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40
20
120
140
160
120
100
80
60
40
20km/h
MPH
180
200
220
240140
Never allow the engine to operate with the needle in the red overspeed sector of the gauge. In this range the fuel supply is inter- rupted to protect the engine, producing the sensation of a loss of power.
Indicates the current fuel consumption in mpg (in liters per 100 km on Cana- dian vehicles). When the vehicle is stationary, the nee- dle returns to zero (maximum reading on Canadian models).
Records the total vehicle mileage (registers distance in kilometers on Canadian vehicles). Trip odometer Records trip distances up to 999.9 miles (kilometers). To reset to zero Press button. The displays appear from ignition key position 1. To display with ignition switched off: Press the reset button (arrow).
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Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature
Service Interval Display
1 2
UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
When you switch on the ignition, the indicator lamp comes on briefly to indi- cate that the system is operational. If the indicator lamp comes on and stays on, there are approx. 2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the tank. Tank volume: Page 166. If the tilt of the vehicle varies, e.g., when you are driving in mountainous areas, this may cause the needle to fluctuate slightly. aPlease refuel early, as driving to the last drop of fuel can result in damage to the engine and/or catalytic converter.c
Blue The engine is still cold. Drive at moder- ate engine and vehicle speeds. Red Indicator lamp comes on, the warning "COOLANT TEMPERATURE" appears in Check Control*: engine overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. Between the blue and red sectors Normal operating range. It is not un- usual for the needle to rise as far as the edge of the red sector in response to high outside temperatures or severe operating conditions. Checking coolant level: Page 127.
Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps decreases as the time for your next maintenance visit approaches. Yellow lamp This field appears together with OILSERVICE or INSPECTION. Maintenance is due. Please contact your BMW Retailer for an appointment. Red lamp Maintenance overdue.
Service Interval Display
bHave your BMW Retailer carry out the maintenance and repair. Your BMW Retailer is always informed on the latest maintenance work and repair tech- niques and equipped with the required special tools. In addition, the testing of parts known from experience to be sub- ject to wear is a permanent part of the maintenance specifications.c
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Multi-information display (MID)*
With the different versions you can dis- play not only the time and the date, but also information e.g., on economical driving and warnings on defective sys- tems. The following applies to all versions: The unit will reject implausible entries. When entering numerical values with the number entry keys, the numerical value is increased by one each time the key is pressed and after each additional half second with the key held down. Numbers can be entered in any order. The entries are saved in the memory by pressing the SET/RES or SET key. Any interruption in the power supply, e.g., when changing the battery, will result in the loss of all data saved in the memory. After the power supply is restored, you will need to re-enter the time, date and any switch-on times, the distance or speed warning threshold.
Outside temperature display and digital clock For explanations and operating instruc- tions, refer to page 68 ff.
Check Control For explanations and operating instruc- tions, refer to page 71 ff.
Multi-information display (MID)*
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Check Control with outside temperature display and digital clock For explanations and operating instruc- tions, refer to page 74 ff.
Onboard computer For explanations and operating instruc- tions, refer to page 77 ff.
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Outside temperature display and digital clock*
A-TEMP
(cid:176) C/(cid:176) F
HR/DAT
MEMO
SET
h/DAT min/DAT
10
You can d display the time and date d pre-program an hourly reminder sig-
nal (memo) e.g., a reminder of the news
d display the outside temperature.
1 Display for outside temperature
gauge
2 Display for time and date 3 Tone symbol for active memo
function
4 Entry key for minutes/date 5 Entry key for hours/date 6 SET key for starting 7 Function key - memo 8 Function key - time/date 9 Scale selection key 10 Function key - outside temperature
To display time and date d Press the function key (8). When the ignition key is in position 0 or removed, the displays appear for a few seconds; in ignition key position 1 the desired value is displayed indefinitely. You can display the time in 12 or 24 hour increments; the date can be shown in European or US sequence. To change setting: d Press the HR/DAT key for approx.
3 seconds until the dots in the display flash.
d Press the scale selection key. In the 12-hour mode, AM or PM will appear on the right side of the clock display.
Outside temperature display and digital clock*
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After a power failure The dots in the display flash. d Press the scale selection key as
required.
d Enter the time with the h/DAT and
min/DAT entry keys.
d Press SET. The clock starts. d Press the HR/DAT key. d Enter the date with the entry keys. d Press SET. d Confirm the year by pressing the SET key or correct with the entry key and complete the number entry by press- ing the SET key.
Memo mode Press the MEMO key to activate or deactivate the signal. When MEMO is active, a tone symbol appears in the right display. The signal sounds every hour at the pre-programmed time or without programming 15 seconds before each full hour. Outside temperature Data request: Press TEMP key. If the outside temperature drops below 37.5 5F (+36), a warning signal sounds, the temperature display automatically appears and the unit of measure flashes for 8 seconds. The warning is repeated whenever the temperature has increased to 43 5F (+66) at least once before falling to 37.5 5F (+36) again. aThe temperature warning device does nothing to alter the fact that sur- face ice can still form at temperatures above 37.5 5F (+36), e.g., on bridges and on shade-covered road surfaces.c
Entries All numbers for the time and date are entered with the entry keys according to the following principle: The numbers can be entered in any order. Each time the key is pressed, or for each half sec- ond the key is held down, the numerical value increases by one. Pressing the key longer starts the rapid- advance function.
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Outside temperature display and digital clock*
HR/DAT
h/DAT
min/DAT
SET
HR/DAT
h/DAT
min/DAT
SET
MEMO
h/DAT
min/DAT
SET
To reset the time Press the HR/DAT key in the clock mode for approx. 3 seconds until the dots in the display flash. Confirm your entry by pressing the SET key.
To reset the date Press the HR/DAT key in the date mode for approx. 3 seconds until the dots in the display flash. After entering the date and year, confirm your entry by press- ing the SET key.
Programming a reminder signal Press the MEMO key for approx. 3 sec- onds until two zeros appear in the min- utes display. Complete the number entry (min/Dat increase, h/Dat decrease) by pressing the SET key.
Check Control*
Texts with messages and warnings are used to alert the driver to defective sys- tems. In addition, there is a warning lamp in the instrument panel. The time and date can be displayed with the digital clock. 1 Status report symbol 2 Display 3 Plus symbol for additional messages 4 CHECK key The defective-system messages are divided into 3 different priorities:
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Brake lamps defective Brake lamps have failed - bulbs defective. Replace bulbs. Refer to page 143. Priority 2
These defects appear when the ignition key is in position 2. The warning sym- bols remain after the message disap- pears. If the plus symbol (3) appears: Additional messages are present and can be displayed by pressing the CHECK key. 1 Brake lamp defective A bulb has failed. Refer to page 143. Low beams defective, Backup lamps defective, License plate lamp Bulb has failed or fuse or electrical circuit defective. Refer to pages 141, 143, 145 or visit a BMW Retailer. Washer fluid low Too low, top up at next opportunity. Refer to page 124. Check Control inactive Messages and warnings can not be displayed. See BMW Retailer.Priority 1
These defects are indicated immedi- ately with the flashing warning lamp and the flashing warning symbol (1). Several simultaneous defects are displayed consecutively. After 20 seconds or when the CHECK key is pressed, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster stops flashing. The messages continue to be displayed until the defects are eliminated and can not be deleted by pressing the CHECK key (4). Brake lamp electrical system The brake lamps have failed. Fuse or electrical circuit is defective. Refer to page 151 or consult your BMW Retailer.72
Check Control*
Priority 3
These status reports usually appear after the car is parked and the ignition key returned to position 0 (if several messages have been recorded, they will appear consecutively, with Priority 3 messages following Priority 1 and 2 messages). Messages remain available for a period of approx. two minutes after the display goes out and the ignition key has been removed, and can be displayed by pressing the CHECK key. The messages can also be displayed before you start driving with the ignition key in position 2. The texts then go out after a short time or when you start driv- ing, and no warning symbols remain. Messages are not displayed again until the ignition key is turned to position 0. If a plus symbol appears: display addi- tional messages by pressing the CHECK key. Check coolant level Indicates that coolant is almost down to minimum level. Top up at the next opportunity. Refer to page 127.To check the Check Control display (only when no messages are displayed): Press the CHECK key with the ignition key in position 2: CHECK CONTROL OK appears in the display.
AM
100
10
2 1000
Entries All numbers for the time and date are entered with the entry keys according to the following principle: The numbers can be entered in any order. Each time the key is pressed, or for each half second the key is held down, the numerical value increases by one. To display time and date d Press the respective function key
(CLOCK/DATE).
When the ignition key is in position 0 or removed, the displays appear for a few seconds; in ignition key position 1 the desired value is displayed indefinitely.
Check Control*
After a power failure The time display flashes and the follow- ing appears in the left display: enter time. d Enter the time with the entry keys. d Press the SET/RES key. The clock
starts.
The left display shows: enter date. d Enter the date with the entry keys. d Press the SET/RES key. d Confirm the year by pressing the
SET/RES key or correct it with the entry key and complete the number entry by pressing the SET/RES key.
CLOCK
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1000
10
100
SET/RES
DATE
1000
10
100
SET/RES
To reset the time Press the CLOCK key until the left dis- play indicates: Enter time. The dots flash. Complete the number entry by pressing the SET/RES key.
To reset the date Press the DATE key until the left display indicates: Enter date. The dots flash. Complete the number entry for the date and year by pressing the SET/RES key. If necessary, enter the year before pressing the SET/RES key, as requested in the display. Leap years are programmed into the system and there- fore need not be taken into account.
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Check Control with outside temperature display and digital clock*
The Check Control uses texts with mes- sages and warnings to alert the driver to defective systems. In addition, an indicator lamp is provided in the instru- ment cluster. For details and operating instructions, refer to pages 71, 72. The outside temperature can also be displayed. With the digital clock you can d display the time and date, d pre-program an hourly reminder sig-
nal (memo) e.g., a reminder of the news.
1 Digital clock display 2 Tone symbol for active memo
function
3 Function key - date 4 Function key - clock 5 SET/RES key 6 Function key - memo 7 Scale selection key 8 Function key - outside temperature 9 Entry keys for numerical values
To display time and date d Press the respective function
key (4/3).
When the ignition key is in position 0 or removed, the displays appear for a few seconds; in ignition key position 1, the desired value is displayed indefi- nitely. You can display the time in 12 or 24 hour increments; the date can be shown in European or US sequence. To change setting: d Press time or date function key (4/3)
until the dots flash.
d Press scale selection key (7). In the 12-hour mode, AM or PM will appear on the right side of the clock display. Memo mode Switch on and off with the MEMO key. When MEMO is active, a tone symbol appears in the right display. The signal sounds every hour at the pre-pro- grammed time or without program- ming 15 seconds before each full hour.
Check Control with outside temperature display and digital clock*
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Display outside temperature Press TEMP key. If the outside temperature drops below 37.5 5F (+36), a warning signal sounds, the temperature display automatically appears and flashes for 8 seconds. The warning is repeated whenever the temperature has increased to 43 5F (+66) at least once before falling to 37.5 5F (+36) again. aThe temperature warning device does nothing to alter the fact that sur- face ice can still form at temperatures above 37.5 5F (+36), e.g., on bridges and on shade-covered road surfaces.c
AM
100
10
2 1000
Entries All numbers for the time and date are entered with the entry keys according to the following principle: The numbers can be entered in any order. Each time the key is pressed, or for each half second the key is held down, the numerical value increases by one.
After a power failure The time display flashes and the follow- ing appears in the left display: "Enter time". d Enter the time with the entry keys. d Press the SET/RES key.
The clock starts.
The left display shows: Enter date. d Enter the date with the entry keys. d Press the SET/RES key. d Confirm the year by pressing the
SET/RES key or correct it with the entry key; complete the number entry by pressing the SET/RES key.
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Check Control with outside temperature display and digital clock*
CLOCK
1000
10
100
SET/RES
DATE
1000
10
100
SET/RES
MEMO
1000
10
100
SET/RES
To reset the time Press the CLOCK key until the left dis- play indicates: Enter time. The dots flash. Complete the number entry by pressing the SET/RES key.
To reset the date Press the DATE key until the left display indicates: Enter date. The dots flash. Complete the number entry for the date and year by pressing the SET/RES key. If necessary, enter the year before pressing the SET/RES key, as request- ed in the display. Leap years are pro- grammed into the system and therefore need not be taken into account.
Programming a reminder signal Press the MEMO key for approx. 3 sec- onds until the left display indicates: Enter memo. Complete the number entry by pressing the SET/RES key.
Onboard computer*
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Allows you to select display data for safe and economical driving. If your car is equipped with the Check Control option, texts with information and warnings are used to alert the driver to system malfunctions. In addi- tion, an indicator lamp is provided in the instrument cluster. For details and operating instructions, refer to pages 71 and 72. With the digital clock you can d display the time and date, d pre-program a reminder signal
(memo), e.g., to remind you of news broadcasts.
Refer to page 74 for information and details on using the digital clock.
1 Display 2 Arrival time 3 Entry keys for numerical values 4 Information keys
For the onboard computer version without Check Control, pressing the CHECK key simply activates all dis- play elements.
5 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 6 Scale selection key 7 SET/RES key (start/stop)
Standard displays (no previous data entries required) Page TEMP
RANGE
SPEED CONSUM
outside temperature estimated cruising range average speed 2 levels of average consumption
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79
7879
With previous data entries DIST
distance remaining to destination with estimated arrival time 79
LIMIT speed limit warning 80
The following systems are controlled by the onboard computer: Page TIMER– 2 switch-on times
for independent ventilation
– independent
ventilation in direct operating mode or
– timer
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82
80CODE
immobilization/ protection from misuse
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The onboard computer operates at igni- tion key positions 1 and 2.78
Onboard computer*
In the interest of driving safety, you should always enter data with the vehi- cle parked/stationary. The on-board computer starts its calculations as soon as the vehicle starts to move. You can also use the remote control to select information for display, refer to page 83. The scale selection key (6) allows you to display all information in either metric or US units. bMessages of the Check Control system override the display of the onboard computer. With the exception of Priority 1 mes- sages, the display can be cleared by pressing the CHECK key.c If the malfunction display "PPPP" appears, consult your BMW Retailer.
Average speed To start calculations: Key sequence as in illustration. Data request: press SPEED key.
Outside temperature Data request: Press TEMP key. If the outside temperature drops below 37.5 5F (+36), a warning signal sounds; the temperature display automatically appears and flashes for 8 seconds. The warning is repeated whenever the temperature has increased to 43 5F (+66) at least once before falling to 37.5 5F (+36) again. aThe temperature warning device does nothing to alter the fact that sur- face ice can still form at temperatures above 37.5 5F (+36), e.g., on bridges and on shade-covered road surfaces.c
Onboard computer*
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Estimated cruising range Displays the estimated travel range based on the remaining fuel. The value takes into account the way in which way the car has been driven. Data request: press RANGE key. A plus symbol (+) in front of the value indicates that the cruising range is still being corrected (measuring tolerance). If three segments flash in the display, the cruising range is less than 9 miles (15 km) and the car should be refueled as soon as possible. When you refuel, the onboard computer registers the action only d if the fuel amount is over 1.2 gallons
(approx. 4 liters).
d the engine is switched off.
Average fuel consumption The computer can calculate average fuel consumption rates simultaneously for two distances, e.g., for an entire journey and for a single section of it. To start calculations for distance 1: Key sequence as in illustration. To start calculations for distance 2: Repeat key sequence as in illustration. Data request: press CONSUM key. Press the key repeatedly to switch between the average consumption of the 1st and 2nd section of the journey. At the same time, the display also indi- cates which consumption (1 or 2) is cur- rently indicated.
Distance remaining to destination Displays the distance to the destination. Available only if the total distance was entered before the start of the journey. Enter the distance: Key sequence as in illustration. Data request: press DIST key. At the same time, the estimated time of arrival is displayed, which is continuously calculated in accordance with the driving style. Any additional mileage extending beyond the total defined in the initial entry is indicated by a minus sign. To change scale: Press the km/mls key once d to change the distance or twice to also d change the arrival time.
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Onboard computer*
Speed limit warning (Limit) You are alerted when you exceed the maximum speed that you entered ear- lier (e.g., posted speed limit). An acous- tic signal sounds, the corresponding LED flashes and the stored limit briefly appears in the display. Vehicle speed must drop back to at least 3 mph (5 km/h) below the pro- grammed speed to reset the system for repeat warnings. To enter the speed warning threshold: Key sequence as in illustration. The LED lights up.
To cancel speed warning: d Press the LIMIT key again. The LED goes out, but the value re- mains stored and can be reactivated with the LIMIT key. To adopt current speed as limit: d Press the LIMIT and SET/RES keys.
Timer* The timer can be used only on vehicles without independent ventilation. The running time ranges up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. The time is shown in the display: first in seconds and tenths of a second, after a minute in minutes and seconds and after an hour in hours and minutes. To start: Key sequence as in illustration. The LED lights up and the time runs in the display.
Onboard computer*
To stop: When the time is displayed: d Press the SET/RES key. If other information is displayed: d Key sequence as in illustration. Take intermediate time: d Press the TIMER key. The LED flashes, the intermediate time is displayed and the timer continues to run. Display time again: d Press the TIMER key again. bThe timer stops with the ignition key in position 0 and runs again in posi- tion 1.c
Independent ventilation* To enter activation times You can select two starting times for independent ventilation. After 30 min- utes the ventilation shuts off again auto- matically. Refer to page 87 for important informa- tion on using the independent ventila- tion system. When you press the TIMER key, the current status of the ventilation appears in the display.
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Enter a switch-on time: Before you can enter data, the ignition key must be at position 1 and the digital clock must be visible in the display. Repeat key sequence as in the illustra- tion. (Press the TIMER key twice). Enter the second switch-on time: Repeat key sequence as in illustration. Correct the entered time: Repeat the key sequence as shown in the illustration, but enter a different time. After you enter the time, an asterisk * appears in the display and the LED lights up, so that you can ascertain that a switch-on time has been selected. During ventilation the LED blinks. It goes off when you turn the switch off. Request a previously selected time (LED lights up): d For the first switch-on time, press the
TIMER key twice.
d For the second switch-on time, press
the TIMER key three times.
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Onboard computer*
1000
100
CONSUM
TEMP
SPEED
DIST
CHECK
CLOCK
DATE
10
RANGE
CODE
LIMIT
TIMER
km/mls
MEMO
SET/RES
Switch on directly Available only with ignition key at posi- tion 1. Key sequence as in illustration. Switch off directly In ignition key position 1: key sequence as in the illustration. In ignition key position 0: press only the key SET/RES.
Enter code In addition to electronic vehicle immo- bilization (refer to page 30), you can attain further engine immobilization or protection against tampering by enter- ing a code into the onboard computer. A code number is used to arm the sys- tem. The code is then required for sub- sequent starting attempts. Always remember the code number.
To set (ignition key in position 1): Press the keys in the sequence illus- trated and then turn the ignition key into position 0 or remove the key. Code numbers from "0000" to "9999" can be entered. (You will have to re- enter the code each time you activate the system). The LED lights up for up to 36 hours with the ignition key in position 0 or with the key removed. If the LED flashes for 10 seconds the engine hood has not been closed or the radio has been removed. To cancel with ignition key in position 1 or 2: A gong and the display "---- Code" request you to enter a code. d Use entry keys to enter the code
number
d Press the SET/RES key d Start the engine. The system responds to attempts to start the vehicle using an incorrect code or no code at all by preventing the engine from starting.
If you wish to display all data: d Keep the direction indicator
depressed until "Prog 1" appears in the display.
d Press the SET/RES key.
Onboard computer*
Remote control You can use the turn signal lever to select various display sequences for computer data following entry. To enter: d Keep the turn signal lever depressed until "Prog 1" appears in the display.
d Press the keys in the sequence in
which you want the information to be displayed. Each time you store data, the pro- gram number in the display changes.
d Press the SET/RES key.
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bFor average fuel consumption 1 and 2 please note the following: If, for example, both consumptions are to be displayed, the CONSUM key must be pressed twice. If, for example, con- sumption 2 is to be displayed (not con- sumption 1), press the km/mls key after pressing the CONSUM key (pressing the km/mls key repeatedly switches between consumption 1 and 2 as often as desired). Proceed in a similar manner for switch- on times 1 and 2 for the independent ventilation*.c Data request: Briefly tap the turn signal lever each time.
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ASC+T
A S C
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T) This system is designed to enhance operating stability, especially while accelerating and during cornering. ASC+T automatically assumes opera- tion each time you start the engine. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out shortly after you switch on the ignition.
To deactivate the system Press the button; the indicator lamp comes on. To reactivate the system Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. Indicator lamp flashes The system is actively regulating drive torque in response to monitored vehicle operating conditions. Indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started, or comes on in the course of normal vehicle operation The system has a defect. The vehicle normally remains operational even with- out ASC+T. Consult your authorized BMW Retailer for repair.
When ASC+T is switched off, you drive with a conventional drive system. We recommend that you deactivate the system for increased traction d when rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces (refer to "Starting off", page 105)
d or when driving with snow chains. bBut even with ASC+T the laws of physics can not be suspended. Any consequences arising from traction loss due to excessive vehicle speed remain the responsibility of the driver. We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the system as an excuse for taking risks.c For more details, please refer to section "Advanced Technology" on page 156.
Parking lamps/low beams
Instrument lighting
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LIGHTS ON warning When you turn the ignition key to 0, a buzzer sounds for a few seconds after the driver's door has been opened, if the lamps have not been turned off. On vehicles with alpha-numeric Check Control*: This warning comes through the Check Control, refer to page 71. Daytime-running lamps switch* If desired, the lighting switch can be left in the second position: when the igni- tion is switched off, the external lighting is also switched off. On vehicles with daytime running fea- ture, the lamps come on whenever the ignition key is turned to position 2 with the headlamp switch remaining at 0.
Parking lamps
Low beams
E When you switch off the ignition
without turning off the head- lamps, only the parking lamps
stay on. When you return the ignition key to position 0, a buzzer sounds for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have been left on.
Adjust the illumination intensity by turn-
