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automatic climate control 98
Cup holders, see Beverage
holders 102, 103
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 156
Defrosting windows 95, 98
Defrosting windshield,refer to Defrosting win- dows 95, 98
Demisting windows air conditioning 95
automatic climate control 98Determining the maximum
load 108
Differentialbreaking in 114
Digital clock 79
Dimensions 155
Dipstick, engine oil 126
Disc brakes 116
Displacement, refer toEngine data 154
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 16
Disposal oil 127
vehicle battery 145Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control (PDC) 82
Divided rear backrest 106
Door key 30
Door lock 33
Doorsemergency operation 33
Draft-free ventilation 95, 99
Driving light, refer to Parkinglamps/Low beams 87
Everything from A to Z
163
Driving notes 115
Dry air, refer to Air condi-tioning mode 94, 98
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 83
indicator lamp 19, 83DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 83
indicator lamp 19, 83
Dynamic Brake Control(DBC) 19, 115
indicator lamp 19Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 83
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 83
indicator lamp 19, 83Easy entry, refer to Entering
the rear 47
Electric glass sunroof 41
Electric power windows 40
Electrical accessories, fail-ure 145
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 42
luggage compartment lid 35Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83
Emergency call 146
Emergency operationdoors 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 42
Emergency releaseluggage compartment lid 35, 37
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 76
Energy control 76
Enginebreaking in 114
data 154
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 76, 154
starting 61
switching off 63Engine compartment 124
Engine coolant 128adding 128
Engine oil
adding 127
additives, refer to Adding engine oil 127
capacity 157
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 127
specified oils 127Engine oil consumption 126
Engine oil level 19check 126
indicator/warning lamp 18Engine oil pressure
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83
Exterior mirrors 51
Eyeglassescompartment 103
Eyelet, towing 149
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional alarms 39
Fastening the safety belts 48
Fault displays 78
Filling the windshield washerreservoir 157
indicator/warning lamp 18
First aid, refer to First-aid
Engine oil types 127
Engine output, refer toEngine data 154
Engine speed 76, 154
Entering the rear 47
Environmentally-friendly driving, refer to Energy control 76Equipment range, refer to
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models/Warranty and Ser- vice Guide Booklet for Canadian models
kit 22
First-aid kit 22
Flashlight 102
Flashlight, refer toRechargeable flashlight 102
Flat tire 141
Flat Tire Monitor 84
space-saver spare tire 141Flat Tire Monitor 84
indicator lamp 18, 19, 85
Flat tire, refer to Tire condi-tion 117
Fluid reservoir for washer
systems 126
Everything from A to Z
Fog lamps 89
indicator lamp 20
Folding rear backrest 106
Follow me home lamps 87
Footbrake, refer to Generaldriving notes 115
Front airbags 53
Front center armrest 102
Front fog lamps 89
indicator lamp 20Fuel
display 77
quality 24
volume 157Fuel consumption
display 81
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 77
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 76
Fuel filler door 23
release following an elec- trical malfunction 23
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel mixture preparation 154
Fuel reserve indicator, referto Fuel gauge 77
Fuel tank capacity 157
Fuses 145Gasoline consumption, refer to Average fuel consump- tion 81
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-
ifications 24
Gear indicator 67, 71
Gear leverautomatic transmission with Steptronic 69
sequential manual gear- box SMG 65Gearbox
manual transmission 64
Gearshift lever
manual transmission 64
General driving notes 115
Glass sunroofclosing following an elec- trical malfunction 42
convenience operation 32, 33
remote control 31, 32Glass sunroof, electric 41
Glove compartment 101
Grills, refer to Ventilation92, 96
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 156
Handbrake, refer to Parking
Heating and ventilation
92, 96
brake 63
Hands-free system 103
Harman Kardon premiumsound system 101
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 22
Head airbags 53
Head restraints 47
Headlamp cleaning systemcleaning headlamps 74
washer fluid 126, 157
Headlamp control, auto-matic 87
Headlamp flasher 89
indicator lamp 20
Headlamps
bulb replacement 137
care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochureHeated mirrors 51
Heated rear window air conditioning 94
automatic climate control 99Heated seats 50
Heatingexterior mirrors 51
rear window 94, 99
seats 50Heavy loads, refer to Cargo
loading 109
Height adjustment
seats 44, 46
steering wheel 51Height, refer to
Dimensions 155
High beams 72, 89bulb replacement 138
headlamp flasher 89
indicator lamp 20Holder for
beverages 102, 103
litter bag 103Hood release 122
Horn 14
Hub cap 142
Hydraulic brake assistant,refer to DBC 115
Hydraulic system
brakes 116
Hydroplaning 115
Ice warning 80
Ignition 61
Ignition key 30
positions 61
Ignition lock 61
Imprint 4Everything from A to Z
165
Indicator lamps 18
Indicator/warning lampairbags 18
alarm system 39
brakes 18, 19
Check Gas Cap 19
coolant 19, 77
DSC 19
Flat Tire Monitor 18, 19, 85
fog lamps 20
Please fasten safety belts 18
reserve 77
Service Engine Soon 19Individual air distribution 98
Individual settings, refer toVehicle Memory, Key Memory 60
Inflation pressure monitor-
ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni- tor 84
Inflation pressure, tires
24, 117
INSPECTION 78
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 88
Instrument panel 14
Interface socket for onboarddiagnostics (OBD) 132
Interior lamps 90
remote control 32
Interior motion sensor 38
switching off 32, 39
Interior rearview mirror 52
automatic dimming feature 52
Interior temperature
adjusting 94, 98
Lashing fittings, refer to
Securing cargo 109
LATCH child-restraint mounting system 58Leather care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure
Interlock, refer to Steering
LEDs, light-emitting
wheel lock 61
Intermittent
mode, wipers 73
Interval
display, service 78
Jack 141
Jacking points 142
Jump-starting 147Key Memory 60
Keys 30with remote control 30
Kickdown 66, 70
Lamp defect 137
Lamps and bulbs 137
Lashing down loads, refer toCargo loading 108
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing cargo 109
diodes 90
Length, refer to
Dimensions 155
License plate lampbulb replacement 141
Light switch 87
Light-emitting diodes(LEDs) 90
Lighter 104
LIGHTS ON warning 87
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/Low beams 87Litter bag holder 103
Load, refer to Cargoloading 108
Loading
vehicle 108
Load-securing devices 109
Lock buttons on doors, referto Locking 34
Lock, steering wheel 61
Lockingfrom inside 34
from outside 31, 33Locking and unlocking
doors from inside 34
from outside 31, 33Low beams 87
automatic 87
bulb replacement 137
indicator lamp, defective lamp 78
Lug bolts key 142
torque 142Luggage compartment
capacity 156
emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 35
floor mat 38
floor panel 37
lid 35
opening from outside 35
opening, remote control 32
opening/closing, refer to Luggage compartment lid 35
remote control 32
volume 156Everything from A to Z
Luggage compartment lid 35
Manual operation
Mirrors 51
Oil
emergency operation 35
emergency release 37
indicator lamp 78
opening from inside the vehicle 35
opening from outside 35
remote control 32
securing separately 35
unlocking manually 35door lock 33
driver's door 33
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 42
luggage compartment lid 35Manual transmission 64
Master keyswith remote control 30
heated 51
memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 49
Mobile Service 146
Modifications, technical,refer to For your own safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 21
Luggage compartment light-
MC operation, refer to the
Multifunction switch
ing 35
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 110
Lumbar support 46
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 120
Maintenance 78, 130
Maintenance system 130
Making telephone calls, refer to the telephone Owner's ManualMalfunction
door lock 33
fuel filler door 23Malfunction displays 78
Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 44
Memory, refer to Seat andmirror memory 49
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory, Key Memory 60
Microfilter
air conditioning 95
automatic climate control 100turn signal indicator/head- lamp flasher 72
washer/wiper system 73Navigation system, refer to
the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to
Head restraints 47
Nets 102
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation92, 96
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
Microphone, refer to Cellular
the vehicle 148
phone 103
Mini disc operation, refer to
the Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 50
OBD interface socket 132
Odometer 76additives, refer to Adding engine oil 127
capacity 157
dipstick 126
quality 127Oil change interval, refer
to Service interval display 130
Oil change intervals, refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models/Warranty and Ser- vice Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Oil consumption 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 157
Oil levelchecking 126
indicator lamp 18Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 78
Oil types 127
Old batteries, refer to Dis-posal 145
Onboard computer 80
Onboard computer, refer tothe Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer Onboard tool kit 136
Everything from A to Z
167
PDC Park Distance
Control 82
Pinch protection
glass sunroof 41
Reading lamps
front 90
rear 90Releasing
hood 122
Remaining distance to ser-
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
vice 78
Plastic, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure
Please fasten safety belts
indicator lamp 18
center armrest 103
Rear backrest, folding 106
Rear center 3-point safetybelt 106
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 95
Pollen, refer to Microfil-Rear center armrest 103
Rear lampsOpening and closing
from inside 34
from outside 31
via door lock 33
via remote control 31Outlets, ventilation 92, 96
Outside temperature dis-play 80
changing unit of measure 80Paintwork care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle brochure
Panic mode – trigger
alarm 32
ter/activated-charcoal fil- ter 100
Power output, refer to
Engine data 154
Power seat 46
Power socket, cigarettelighter 104
Park Distance Control
Pressure monitoring, tires
(PDC) 82
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 82
Flat Tire Monitor 84
Pressure, tires 24, 117
Protective functionParking brake 63
indicator lamp 18
Parking lamps 87
bulb replacement 138
Parking lamps/Low
beams 87
Parts and accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 5
Passenger-side exterior mir-ror tilt function 50
electric power windows 40
Radio remote control key, refer to Master key with remote control 30
Radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 73
Raising the floor panel 37
Range 81bulb replacement 139
indicator lamp, defective lamp 78Rear window defroster
air conditioning 94
Rear window heating automatic climate control 99Rear-entry assist 47
Rearview mirror 51
Receiving assistance 146
Recirculated-air modeair conditioning 94
automatic climate control 99Recirculating the air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 94, 99
Reclining seat, refer to Seat
adjustment 44, 46
Refueling 23
fuel filler door 23
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 81
Remote control 31
luggage compartment lid 32
malfunction 32Replacement key 31
Replacing lamps, refer toLamps and bulbs 137
Replacing tires 118
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systemsfor children 56
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts 48
Reverse 64
automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
SMG gearbox 66Roof load capacity 156
Roof-mounted luggagerack 110
Rope, refer to Towing the
vehicle 148
Run Flat tires 119, 144
Safe seating position 43
Everything from A to Z
Safety belt height adjust-
Selector lever
ment 48
Safety belts 48
sitting safely 43
warning lamp 18Safety feature
glass sunroof 41
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake System 115
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 136
Seat adjustment 44
BMW sports seat 45
mechanical 44
power 46Seat belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 48
Seat heating 50
Seat memory, refer to Seatand mirror memory 49
Seat positions, storing 49
Seats 44
Securing cargo 109
Securing the vehiclefrom inside 34
from outside 31, 33automatic transmission 69
sequential manual gear- box SMG 65Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock 65, 69
Selector lever positions
automatic transmission 69
sequential manual gear- box SMG 65Sitting safely
with airbags 43
with safety belts 43Size 155
Ski bag 107
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Electric glass sunroof 41SMG sequential manual
gearbox 65
indicator lamp 19Stability control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 83
Standing lamps 89
Starting difficulties jump-starting 147
temperature 61Starting help DSC 83
Starting the engine 61
Starting, refer to Starting theSequential manual gearbox
Smokers' package, refer to
engine 61
SMG 65
indicator lamp 19Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 130
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
warning lamp 19
Service interval display
78, 130
Shift paddles 66
Shifting gearsautomatic transmission with Steptronic 69
sequential manual gear- box SMG 66Shiftlock 65
Shiftlock, refer to Rangeselection 69
Side airbags 53
Side turn signal indicatorsbulb replacement 139
Ashtray 104
Snow chains 121
SOS, refer to Emergencycall 146
Space-saver spare tire 144
changing a wheel 141
Spare key 30
Spare tire 141
Spare wheel 144
Special oils 127
Specified oils 127
Speed gauge, refer toSpeedometer 16
Speedometer 16
SPORT button 68
Sport programStatus of the Owner's Man-
ual 5
Steering wheel lock 61
Steering wheel, adjusting 51
Steptronic, refer to Manualoperation 70
Storage compartments 102
Storage nets 102
Storage, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochureStoring seat positions,
refer to Seat and mirror memory 49
Storing tires 120
Stroke, refer to Enginedata 154
automatic transmission with Steptronic 70
Sun blind 100
Sun blind, refer to Roller sunSports seat 45
blind 100
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 80
Everything from A to Z
Switches, refer to
Temperature
Cockpit 14
Switching off engine 63
vehicle 63Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 127Tachometer 76
Tail lampsair conditioning 94
automatic climate control 98Temperature adjustment
94, 98
Temperature display engine coolant 77
ice warning 80
outside temperature 80
setting units 80bulb replacement 139
Tail lamps, refer to RearTemperature layering 95, 99
Tempomat, refer to Cruiselamps 139
control 74
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel
Thigh support area, adjust-
tank capacity 157
ing 45
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel
Third brake lamp, refer to
169
Tire replacement 118, 141
Tiresage 119
breaking in 114
changing 141
condition 121
damage 117
flat 141
inflation pressure 24, 117
replacing 118
size, refer to Wheel and tire combinations 120
storing 120
tread 117
treadwear indicator, refer to Tire tread – tire damage 117
winter tires 120Transmission
automatic transmission with Steptronic 69
sequential manual gear- box SMG 65Transmission lock, refer to P
Park 69
Transmission malfunction automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
sequential manual gear- box SMG 67Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo 109
Transporting children
safely 56
Trap protection
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
electric power windows 40
gauge 77
Technical data 154
Technical modifications 5
Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 5Telephone hookup 103
Telephone, refer to the sep-arate Owner's Manual Television, refer to the Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer
Center high-mount brake lamp 140
Three-point safety belt 48
Through-loading system 106
Tilt alarmdeactivate 32, 39
Tilt alarm sensor 32
remote control 32kit 136
Torque
engine 154
lug bolts 142Tow sockets for towing eye-
let 149
Tilting passenger-side exte-
rior mirror 50
Time 79
Tire change 141
Tire pressure monitoring,Towing bar 149
Towing eyelet 149
Towing rope 149
Towing the vehicle 148
Track width, refer to Dimen-refer to Flat Tire Monitor 84
sions 155
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 117
Treadwear indicator in the tires, refer to Tire tread – tire damage 117
Treadwear, tires 117
Trigger alarm – Panicmode 32
Trip distance recorder, refer
to Trip odometer 76
Trip meter, refer to Trip
odometer 76
Trip odometer 76
Everything from A to Z
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid 35
Trunk lighting, refer to Lug- gage compartment light- ing 35
Turn signal indicator 72
bulb replacement 139
indicator lamp 20Turn signal indicator, side
bulb replacement 139
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 155
TV function, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer
Underbody protection, refer to the Caring for your vehi- cle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 119
Units
average fuel consumption 81
temperature 80Unlocking
from inside 34
from outside 31, 33Valve
screw caps 142
Vehicle
battery 145
break-in procedures 114
dimensions 155
loading 108
starting 61
switching off 63
washing, refer to the Car- ing for your vehicle bro- chure 73
weight 156Vehicle Memory 60
Vehicle storage, refer to theCaring for your vehicle brochure
Vehicle weight 156
Ventilation 92, 96
draft-free 95, 99Viscosity 127
Voice Input System 21
Voice recognition, refer to separate Owner's ManualVolume
luggage compartment 156
Warning and indicator
lamps 18
Warning lamp
Please fasten safety belts 18
Warning messages 78
Warranty and Service GuideBooklet 130
Windows
convenience operation 32, 33
power 40
remote control 31, 32Windshield washer
Warranty, refer also to sepa-
nozzles 74
rate booklet 7
Washer fluid
adding 126, 157
Washer fluid reservoir 126
volume 126
Washer jets, refer to Wind-
shield washer jets 74
Washer/wiper system 73, 74
washer fluid 126
Waste tray, refer toAshtray 104
Windshield washer reservoir
volume, see Capacities 157
Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 73
Winter tires 120
condition 121
storing 120
Wiper bladesreplacing 136
Work in the engine compart-
Water on roadways, deep
ment 122
Wrench, refer to Onboard
tool kit 136
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement 138
water 115
Weights 156
Wheel and tirecombinations 120
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen-
sions 155
Wheels and tires 120
Wheelslip control DSC 83
Width, refer toDimensions 155
Window condensation
removing 95, 98
171
To ensure that you always have conve- nient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, we recommend that you fill out the adjoining chart by entering the data that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications.
Refueling
Fuel
Designation
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Engine oil
Quality
The oil volume between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
Tire inflation pressure
Summer tires
Winter tires
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage
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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: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical fea- tures. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supple- mental manuals. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
Notes
About this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remem- ber to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. You can find more information about BMW, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.bmw.com.
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Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environ-
ment.
Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
Indicates special equipment, coun-
try-specific equipment and optional extras when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 60. Identifies func- tions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW center.
Notes
Your individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individ- ualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group. We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. You can easily identify any dif- ferences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional equipment and accessories. If your BMW features equipment such as a car radio or telephone, which is not described in this Owner's Manual, Sup- plementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
Status at time of printing BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those in your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be recognized on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.
For your own safety
Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties respecting defects in materials or work- manship. Field experience has indi- cated significant differences in fuel quality – volatility, composition, addi- tives, etc. among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain envi- ronmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob- lems 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 recom- mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey all applicable safety rules when you are handling gasoline.
Notes
Maintenance and repair
Parts and accessories
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high- performance electronics, requires spe- cially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corre- sponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of conse- quential damage and the related safety risks.
Important safety information! For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor- oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti- mum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman- ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to ascertain whether it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or trans- ceiver equipment such as a CB, walkie- talkie, ham radio or similar, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com- promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Contact your BMW center for additional information. Do not use key or remote control to lock doors or luggage compartment with anyone inside the vehicle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto- motive part.
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
Notes
Service and warranty This manual is supplemented by a Ser- vice and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser- vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod- els. We recommend that you read this pub- lication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance War- ranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these war- ranties is listed in the Service and War- ranty Information Booklet for US mod- els or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High- way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi- vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area, or write to: 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
Additional sources ofinformation 4
Symbols used 4
Your individual vehicle 5
Status at time of printing 5
For your own safety 5
Symbol on vehicle parts 6
Service and warranty 7
Reporting safety defects 7Cockpit 14
Instrument cluster 16
Indicator and warning lamps 18
Buttons in steering wheel* 21
Hazard warning triangle* 22
First-aid kit* 22
Refueling 23
Fuel specifications 24
Tire inflation pressure 24Opening and closing: Keys 30
Central locking system 30
Opening and closing – via theremote control 31
Opening and closing – via the
door lock 33
Opening and closing – from the
inside 34
Luggage compartment lid 35
Luggage compartment 37
Alarm system* 38
Electric power windows 40
Glass sunroof, electric* 41Adjustments: Safe seating position 43
Seats 44
Manual seat adjustment 44
Power seat adjustment* 46
Lumbar support* 46
Head restraints 47
Entering the rear 47
Safety belts 48
Seat and mirror memory* 49
Seat heating* 50
Steering wheel 51
Mirrors 519
Loading and transporting: Through-loading system 106
Ski bag* 107
Cargo loading 108
Roof-mounted luggagerack* 110
Contents
Passenger safety systems: Airbags 53
Transporting children safely 56
Vehicle Memory, KeyMemory 60
Driving: Ignition lock 61
Starting the engine 61
Switching off the engine 63
Parking brake 63
Manual transmission 64
Sequential manual gearbox
