To accelerate quickly in the man- ual mode for maneuvers such as
passing another vehicle, shift down manually or employ the kickdown mode.<
Shifting from M/S to the selector lever positions P, R and N is possible only by going through D.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
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If the indicator lamp does not go out, you can place the selector lever in all positions. However, the vehicle will now only operate in 3rd and 4th gear. If this happens, avoid extreme engine loads and consult the nearest autho- rized BMW center.
Never work in the engine com- partment when a drive gear – for- ward or reverse – is engaged. If you do this, the vehicle could move.<
For towing or jump-starting, refer to the information beginning on page 147.
Available displays
P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
Electronic transmission control module
If the indicator lamp comes on, there is a malfunction in the transmission system.
Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the transmission selector lever to P. Set the parking brake and turn the engine off – ignition key to position 0. Wait a few seconds, then start the engine. If the indicator lamp goes out after a few seconds, normal transmission per- formance has been restored. You may continue to drive as usual.
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1 High beams – blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator
lamp
3 Turn signal indicator – green indicator
accompanied by periodic clicking sound from the relay
To signal briefly Press the lever up to but not beyond the detent. It then returns to the center position when released.
If the flashing of the turn signal indicators and the clicking from the relay are both faster than normal, one of the turn signal indicators has failed.<
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Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wip- ers revert to operate at normal speed – not on vehicles with rain sensor.
Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*
Rain sensor The rain sensor is positioned on the windshield, directly behind the interior rearview mirror. To activate the rain sensor: > With the ignition key in position 1 or 2, move the lever to position 1. The wipers will make at least one sweep across the windshield. You can leave the lever in position 1 at all times. With the ignition key in position 1 or 2, all you then need to do to activate the rain sensor is to
> briefly turn rotary dial 5, or > clean windshield 1, refer to page 74. To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen- sor: turn rotary dial 5. To switch off the rain sensor: Return lever to position 0.
Turn the rain sensor off in auto- matic car washes. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Normal wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wip- ers switch automatically to intermittent wipe – not on vehicles with rain sensor.
0 Wipers retracted 1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor 2 Normal wiper speed 3 Fast wiper speed 4 Brief wipe 5 Rotary dial for control of the wipe
interval or the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Intermittent mode Not on vehicles with rain sensor. You can select any of four sweep inter- vals with rotary dial 5. In addition, the wipe interval varies automatically depending on road speed.
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Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*
Cruise control*
When the vehicle's lighting system is switched on, the headlamps will also be cleaned at reasonable intervals.
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically* when the ignition key is in position 2.
You can store and automatically main- tain any desired vehicle speed above approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h. The cruise control is available whenever the engine is running and the system has been activated.
To activate the system
Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 0 Wipers retracted 1 Clean windshield and headlamps*
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield, as your vision could be obscured. Always use a wind- shield washer antifreeze in cold weather. Refer to page 126. Do not use the washers when the reser- voir is empty, as this could cause dam- age to the washer pump.<
The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period.
In ignition key position 2: Press the button in the steering wheel. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on, refer to page 20. You can now use the cruise control.
Do not use cruise control on twist- ing roads, when high traffic den-
sity prevents driving at a constant speed, or when the road surface is slick – snow, rain, ice – or loose – rocks or gravel, sand.<
To deactivate the system
Press button as often as needed until the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Cruise control is also deactivated when the ignition key is in position 0.
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> If you exceed or fall below the pro-
grammed speed for an extended period – by depressing the accelera- tor, for example.
To recall the stored setting
Press button: The vehicle accelerates to and main- tains the last speed stored.
Cruise control*
The speed stored in memory is deleted.
To decelerate
To store and maintain speed or to accelerate
Press button + briefly: The system registers and maintains the current vehicle speed. Every time you tap the button, the speed increases by approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h. Press and hold button +: The vehicle accelerates without pres- sure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system stores and maintains the current speed.
If on a downhill gradient the engine braking effect is not suffi-
cient, the controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi- cient.<
Press button – briefly: If you are already driving with activated cruise control, the speed is decreased by approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h every time you tap the button. Press and hold button –: With the cruise control active, the sys- tem automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system stores and maintains the current speed.
To interrupt the cruise control
When the system is activated, press the button. The indicator lamp stays on. You can use the cruise control again whenever you want by calling up the speed that was stored last. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically: > When the brakes are applied > When you apply pressure to the
clutch pedal, or when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from D to N
Everything under control Odometer
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Tachometer
Energy control
1 Odometer 2 Trip odometer
Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the illustration with the ignition key in position 0 by pressing the left button in the instrument cluster.
Trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the left button with the ignition key in position 1 or higher.
Do not operate the engine with the nee- dle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. To protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted when you approach this sector.
Indicates the current fuel consumption in mpg – in liters/100 km on Canadian models. You can check your current driving style to see whether it is condu- cive to economy and minimum exhaust emissions. When the vehicle is stationary, the dis- play goes to Maximum – zero on Cana- dian models.
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
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To check coolant level, refer to page 128.
Once the indicator lamp stays on con- tinuously, there are still approx. 2 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank. Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.6 gallons/63 liters. Certain operating conditions, such as those encountered in mountainous areas, may cause the needle to fluctu- ate slightly.
Fill the fuel tank before it is com- pletely empty. Driving to the last
drop of fuel can prevent the engine from operating properly and result in damage.<
When you switch on the ignition, the indicator lamp lights up briefly as an operation check.
Blue The engine is still cold. Drive at moder- ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Between the blue and red zones Normal operating range. The needle may rise as far as the edge of the red sector during normal operation.
Red When you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp comes on briefly as an operation check. If the lamp comes on during normal vehicle operation: the engine has over- heated. Stop and switch the engine off immediately and allow it to cool down.
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Check Control
A flashing message and a "–" in front of the number mean that the service inter- val has already been exceeded by the distance shown on the display. Please contact your BMW center for an appointment.
Remaining distance to next service The displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds when the ignition key is in position 1 or higher or after the engine is started. The next service due appears with the message OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION, together with the dis- tance remaining in miles – in kilometers in Canada – before the next scheduled service. The computer bases its calculations of the remaining distance on the preced- ing driving style.
When the ignition key is in position 2, the following information and/or condi- tions are indicated using symbols until the conditions have been corrected. 1 Check the low beams and high
beams, as well as the parking lamps
2 Door open 3 Luggage compartment lid open 4 Check tail or brake lamps When you open the driver's door after having turned the ignition key to posi- tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off.
Clock
If you wish to have a permanent time display, you can make this adjustment in the radio display, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio. You can adjust the clock and the time display in the car radio as follows.
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Every time you press the button, the clock display alternates between the 12-hour and 24-hour mode. In ignition key position 0: the time is displayed for a few seconds after you press the left button, refer to Odometer on page 76.
Setting
Before the clock can be set, the time must be showing in the
instrument cluster display.<
With the ignition key in position 1 or higher. To set ahead: turn the right button to the right. To set back: turn the right button to the left. The adjustment speed will increase the longer you continue to hold the right button. To change the display mode: press the right button briefly.
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After giving an ice warning, the display returns to the previous
setting.<
The ice warning does not alter to the fact that surface ice can form at temperatures above 37.57/+36, on bridges or shaded road surfaces, for instance.<
Mode selection With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, you can request information from the computer using the button in the turn signal lever. Each time you press the button briefly toward the steering column, a new function is called up in the display. The displays appear in the following order: Time, outside temperature, average fuel consumption, cruising range, average vehicle speed. When the ignition key is in position 1 and higher, the last active setting is dis- played.
Outside temperature You can change the units of measure – 6/7 – for the outside temperature dis- play by pressing the right-hand reset button in the instrument cluster while the temperature display is active. The units of measure – 6/7 – in the tem- perature display of the automatic cli- mate control change automatically, refer to page 96.
Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to about 37.57/+36, then the computer will automatically switch to a display of the outside temperature. In addition, a signal sounds as a warning and the dis- play flashes for a brief period.
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.<
Average speed If you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever, the aver- age speed being displayed is recalcu- lated from that point in time. Any time spent when the vehicle is sta- tionary and the engine is shut off is ignored for the calculation.
Computer
Average fuel consumption If you continue to press and hold the button on the turn signal lever, the aver- age fuel consumption being displayed is recalculated from that point in time.
If you wish, you can have the aver- age fuel consumption displayed in
a different unit of measure.<
Range The computer bases its calculations for the cruising range on operating condi- tions in the preceding period and on the remaining fuel in the tank.
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Technology for safety and driving convenience Park Distance Control (PDC)*
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The concept PDC assists you when you back into a parking space. Acoustic signals alert you to the momentary distance to an object behind your vehicle. For this pur- pose, four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the next object. The monitoring range for the rear bumper's two corner sensors extends outward roughly 2 ft/60 cm, while the two centrally located sensors detect objects at distances of up to approx. 5 ft/1.50 meters.
PDC is a parking aid that can identify objects if they are
approached slowly, as is generally the case when parking. Avoid driving towards objects rapidly; due to underly- ing physical principles, the system may otherwise alert you too late for you to take evasive steps.<
The system starts to operate automati- cally approx. one second after you shift into Reverse or move the selector lever into the R position with the ignition key in position 2.
Let this short period elapse before driving backwards.<
PDC is deactivated when you shift back out of Reverse.
You can have a signal set to con- firm that the PDC has been acti- vated. The signal then sounds when you shift into Reverse or move the selector lever into the R position.<
Acoustic signals The distance to the nearest object is indicated by a tone sounding at various intervals. As the distance between vehi- cle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. A continuous tone indicates the pres- ence of an object less than 1 ft/30 cm away. The warning signal is canceled after approx. three seconds if the distance to the object remains constant during this time – if you are moving parallel to a wall, for instance. System malfunctions will be indicated by a continuous high-pitched tone when the system is activated the first time. Please have the problem fixed by your BMW center.
PDC does not replace the driver's personal responsibility for evaluat-
ing the distance between the vehicle and any objects. Even when sensors are involved, there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected. This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement, as occurs with tow bars and trailer cou- plings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped objects. Moreover, low objects that have already been detected – such as a curb edge – can disappear out of the detection range of the sensors before a continuous tone sounds. Loud sources of sound from outside or inside the vehicle could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effec- tively. Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors for a prolonged period of time. Always maintain a distance of more than 4 in/10 cm.<
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
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The vehicle will remain completely operational, however, without DSC. In the event of a fault, please consult your BMW center.
Indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models.
The concept DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. The DSC is operational every time you start the engine. DSC incorporates the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) functions.
Indicator lamps
The indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster goes out shortly after you switch on the ignition,
refer to page 19. > The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is
actively controlling drive torque and braking intervention
> The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has
been switched off with the button; DTC and DBC are operational. DTC control intervention is not indicated.
The indicator lamp and the brake warning lamp continu- ously light up in yellow: The DSC, DTC and DBC have been switched off manually or
there is a system malfunction.
Deactivating the DSC/activating the DTC Press the DSC button briefly; the indi- cator lamp comes on and stays on. DSC is deactivated; DTC is operational. In the following rare situations, it may prove useful to activate the DTC for a brief period: > When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
> When driving on snow-covered
grades, in deep snow, or on a snow- covered surface that has been packed down from being driven on
> When driving with snow chains.
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Flat Tire Monitor*
The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC. It will
always be the driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that matches road conditions. This is why you should not use the additional safety margin the system provides as an excuse to take risks. Whenever the DTC is activated, the DSC is switched off and DTC performs minor stabilizing intervention. Do not make any modifications to the DSC system. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service proce- dures on the DSC.<
Under these special circumstances traction is increased by deactivating the control systems that enhance traction under normal conditions.
Deactivating the DSC and the DTC Press the DSC button down for at least 3 seconds; the indicator lamp and the yellow brake warning lamp will remain on continuously. The systems for enhancing stability and traction are deactivated, and there is no active braking intervention or torque control.
To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the DSC acti-
vated whenever possible.<
Reactivating the DSC Press the button again briefly; the indi- cator lamp or the indicator lamps will go out. DTC is deactivated.
The concept As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of pressure levels in all four tires. The system alerts you whenever the inflation pressure of a tire falls sig- nificantly below the pressure of another tire. The system actually detects pressure loss by monitoring differences in the relative speeds of the four wheels. It interprets variations outside specified limits as severe pressure loss, and then responds by generating a warning.
Functional requirements In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to learn the correct tire inflation pressure, please do the following: 1. Check the tire inflation pressures in
all tires
2. Compare them with the tire inflation pressure table on page 24 and cor- rect them, if necessary
3. Initialize the system.
Flat Tire Monitor*
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro- vide you with advance warning of sudden and severe tire damage caused by external factors and does not detect 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 situa- tions can lead to a delayed detection of pressure loss and even to the system not functioning: > Driving on snow-covered or slippery
roads
> Performance-oriented driving: slip at the drive wheels, high levels of lateral acceleration
> When driving with snow chains, false
warnings and undetected pressure losses may occur
> When driving with a space-saver
spare tire, the Flat Tire Monitor can- not function.
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When driving with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire, do not
initialize the system.<
Flat tire
The indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up red. This visual alert is accompanied by
an acoustic warning signal. 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, con- tact your BMW center.<
3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Changing a wheel on page 141.
After replacing the damaged tire, initial- ize the system. Vehicles with Run Flat tires: 1. Carefully reduce your speed to under
50 mph / 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h
Initializing the system
Each time you correct the pres- sure in a tire, or change a wheel or tire, reinitialize the system immediately afterwards. This requires a bit of driv- ing.<
1. Before driving off, start the engine
but do not start driving
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 Tire Monitor can detect a flat tire and issue a warning.
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Flat Tire Monitor*
Brake force display
Because the sides of Run Flat tires are reinforced, a drop in infla-
tion pressure usually cannot be detected from the outside, refer to Run Flat tires, page 144.<
2. To continue driving, follow the
instructions under Driving with a damaged tire on page 145.
System malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up yellow. The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc- tioning or out of order. Please refer the problem to your BMW center.
The brake force display indicates to the driver of the vehicle behind you how hard you are braking your vehicle. The display has two levels: > Normal braking: the brake lamps
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 lamps.
Lamps Parking lamps/Low beams
Parking lamps
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps to signal
the position of the vehicle when it is parked. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 89.
Low beams
When the ignition is switched off while the low beams are on, the headlamps go out and only the
parking lamps remain on.
Follow me home lamps When you activate the headlamp flasher after parking the vehicle with the lights turned off, the low-beam head- lamps will come on for a short time.
You can also have this function deactivated.<
LIGHTS ON warning When you open the driver's door after having turned the ignition key to posi- tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you that the lamps have not been switched off.
Daytime driving lamps* If you desire, the light switch can be left in the second position: when the igni- tion is switched off, the external lighting is also switched off.
You can have the activation set- tings for the daytime driving lamps
programmed on your vehicle.<
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is set to this position, the system automati- cally activates and cancels the low beams in response to changes in
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ambient light – in tunnels, at dusk, etc. – and in the event of rain and snow. If the low-beam headlamps are on, the LED next to the symbol lights up.
The vehicle's external lights remain on constantly when you
switch on the front fog lamps after the headlamps have come on automati- cally.<
Automatic headlamp control can- not serve as a substitute for the
driver's judgement in determining when the vehicle lights should be switched on. For example, the sensors are not able to detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you should respond to these kinds of low-visibility situations by switching the headlamps on manually.<
You can have the sensitivity of your vehicle's automatic head-
lamp control adjusted.<
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Instrument lighting
The concept Adaptive headlights is a variable head- lamp control system for dynamically illuminating the road. Depending on the steering angle and other factors the light from the headlamps follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive headlights
With the ignition key in position 2, turn the light switch to the automatic headlamp control
position, refer to page 87.
Adapative headlights is not active while reversing, and only in one
direction while at a standstill.<
System malfunction The LED above the symbol for the auto- matic headlamp control flashes, refer to page 87. Please have the system inspected at your BMW center.
Turn the rotary dial to adjust the illumi- nation intensity.
High beams/Standing lamps
Fog lamps
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1 High beams – blue indicator lamp 2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicator
lamp
3 Standing lamps
Standing lamps, left or right As an additional feature, you can illumi- nate your vehicle on either side for parking: With the ignition key in position 0, engage the lever in the appropriate turn-signal position.
Front fog lamps
The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up to indicate that the front fog lamps
are on.
If the automatic headlamp control is on, the low beams will come on
automatically whenever you activate the front fog lamps.<
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Do not remove the protective lens and avoid staring directly at the unfiltered beam for several hours, as inflammation of the retina could result.<
The interior lamps operate automati- cally.
To switch the interior lamps on and off manually Press button 1 briefly: If you want the interior lamps to remain off all the time, press and hold the but- ton for approx. 3 seconds. Press the button briefly to revert to nor- mal operation.
Front reading lamps* Switch on and off with the button 2 adjacent to each lamp.
Rear reading lamps Switch on and off with the button adja- cent to each lamp.
In order to prevent battery dis- charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are automatically switched off approx. 15 minutes after you turn the ignition key to position 0.<
Light-emitting diodes Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light sources for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes are related to con- ventional lasers, and legislation defines them as light-emitting diodes, Class 1.
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Controlling the climate for pleasant driving Air conditioning
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Air conditioning
1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air for the upper body area 95
3 Air to the footwell
4 Air supply/Blower 94
5 Temperature 94
6 Air distribution 94
7 Rear window defroster 94
8 Air conditioning 94
9 Outside air/Recirculated-air
mode 94
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Outside air/Recirculated-air mode You can respond to unpleasant external odors by temporarily
blocking the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air cur- rently within the vehicle.
If the windows should fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch this mode off and increase the air sup- ply as required.<
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Air conditioning
Air supply/Blower
Rear window defroster
You can select blower speeds from 1 to 4. The heating and ventilation become more and more effective as the air sup-
When the rear window defroster is activated, the indicator lamp comes on. The rear window defroster switches off automatically.
ply settings are increased. In position 0, the blower and the heater are switched off. The outside air supply is blocked in position 0.
Temperature
In order to increase the tem- perature of the passenger compartment, turn to the right toward the red zone. The tem- perature of the incoming air is kept con- stant.
Air distribution
You can direct air to flow onto , toward your the windows upper body or into the footwell
. All intermediate
settings are possible. In the there is a low flow of air onto the win- dows to keep them free of condensa- tion.
setting,
You can have your vehicle pro- grammed in such a way that the
rear window defroster switches on automatically. This occurs within 5 min- utes after starting the engine when out- side temperatures are below approx. 397/+46.<
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi- fied and – depending on the
temperature setting – rewarmed. Depending on the weather, the wind- shield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. Air conditioning helps prevent the windows from fogging up.
Condensation forms during opera- tion of the air conditioning system,
which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water on the ground underneath the vehicle are thus normal.<
Air conditioning
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Microfilter The built-in microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. Your BMW center will replace it during rou- tine maintenance. A substantial reduc- tion in airflow indicates that the filter needs to be replaced before scheduled maintenance.
Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the blower controls for the upper body area to obtain the opti- mum airflow rates and directions for your personal requirements: 1 Rotary dials for infinitely variable
opening and closing of the vent out- lets
2 Levers for airflow direction 3 Rotary dial allows you to control the temperature of the airflow from these outlets as desired
To defrost windows and remove condensation 1. Set the blower speed rotary control
for the airflow rate to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right to the red zone
3. Turn the rotary control for air distri-
bution to position
4. Switch on the rear window defroster
to defrost the rear window.
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Automatic climate control*
1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Air for the upper body area 99
3 Air to the footwell
4 Air inlet for interior temperature
sensor – please keep clear and
unobstructed
5 Outside air/Automatic recirculated-
air control (AUC)/Recirculated
air 99
6 Automatic air distribution and
supply 98
7 Individual air distribution 98
8 Temperature 98
9 Display for temperature 98
and air supply 98
10 Air supply/Blower 98
11 To defrost windows and remove
condensation 98
12 Air conditioning 98
13 Rear window defroster 99
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Automatic climate control*
Tips for pleasant driving Use the automatic mode – switch on with AUTO button 6. Select an interior temperature that is comfortable for you. Detailed setting options are described for you in the following section.
You can make the settings of your vehicle in such a manner that,
when you unlock the vehicle with the remote control of your personal key, your own personalized setting for the automatic climate control is initiated.<
Automatic air distribution and supply
The AUTO program adjusts the air distribution and the air sup- ply for you and in addition adapts the temperature to external influences – summer, winter – to meet preferences you can specify.
Individual air distribution
You can cancel the AUTO pro- gram by selecting specific dis- tribution patterns to suit your own individual requirements.
While the AUTO program is deacti- vated, the automatic airflow control remains in operation. Air flows onto
, toward the upper
, and into the footwell
the windows body . You can switch the automatic distribution of air back on by selecting the AUTO but- ton.
Temperature
The interior temperature that appears in the display panel is a general figure intended for refer- ence purposes. We recommend 727/ +226 as a comfortable setting, even if the air conditioning is on. When you start the vehicle, the system ensures that the selected temperature is achieved as quickly as possible regard- less of the season. It then maintains this temperature. To select the units of measure 6/7 of the temperature display, refer to page 80.
Air supply/Blower
By pressing the upper or lower button, you can vary the air sup- ply. This deactivates the auto-
matic control of the air supply, AUTO disappears from the display panel. Nev-
ertheless, the automatic air distribution remains unchanged. You can reactivate the automatic air distribution mode by selecting the AUTO button. When the lowest blower speed is set and you press the lower button, all of the displays are canceled: the blower, heating and air conditioner are switched off. The outside air supply is blocked. You can reactivate the system by pressing any button for the auto- matic climate control.
To defrost windows and remove condensation
This program quickly removes ice and condensation from the
windshield and the side windows.
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi- fied and – depending on the
temperature setting – rewarmed. Depending on the weather, the wind- shield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. Air conditioning helps prevent the windows from fogging up.
Automatic climate control*
Condensation forms during opera- tion of the air conditioning system,
which then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water on the ground underneath the vehicle are thus normal.<
Outside air/Automatic recirculated-air control (AUC)/ Recirculated air
You can respond to unpleasant external odors or pollutants by
temporarily stopping the flow of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Press the button repeatedly to select one of three different operating modes. > Indicator lamps off: outside airflow is
on
> Left-hand indicator lamp on – AUC mode: the system recognizes pollut- ants in the outside air and blocks the flow of air when necessary. The sys- tem then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. Depending on the air quality, the automatic system then switches back and forth between outside air supply and recirculation of the air within the vehicle
> Right-hand indicator lamp on: the
flow of external air into the vehicle is
permanently blocked. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows should fog over in the recirculated-air mode, switch this mode off and increase the air sup- ply as required.<
Rear window defroster
When the rear window defroster is activated, the indicator lamp comes on. The rear window defroster switches off automatically.
You can have your vehicle pro- grammed in such a way that the
rear window defroster switches on automatically. This occurs within 5 min- utes after starting the engine when out- side temperatures are below approx. 397/+46.<
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Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the blower controls for the upper body area to obtain the opti- mum airflow rates and directions for your personal requirements: 1 Rotary dials for infinitely variable
opening and closing of the vent out- lets
2 Levers for airflow direction 3 Rotary dial allows you to control the temperature of the airflow from these outlets as desired
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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 addi- tional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined fil- ter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. A substantial reduction in airflow indicates that the filter needs to be replaced before scheduled mainte- nance.
To activate, press the button briefly with the ignition key in position 1 or higher. The illustration depicts the arrangement of the buttons if the vehicle is fully equipped. The arrangement may vary, depending on the equipment actually installed.
Interior conveniences Premium sound system*
Glove compartment
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Harman Kardon premium sound system Press the button to activate and deacti- vate the acoustic enhancement. The system creates the acoustic impression of a much larger passenger compartment accompanied by improved stereophonic sound at all seating positions. The system responds to poor reception conditions by repeatedly alternating between the stereo and monophonic modes. You should then switch the sys- tem off.
To open Pull the handle. The lamp in the glove compartment will come on.
To close Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the glove com-
partment immediately after use.<
To lock Lock with one of the master keys. A master key will also be required to unlock the glove compartment.
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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 locked glove compartment is not possi- ble.<
Rechargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left side of the glove compartment. It features integral overload protection, so it can be left in its holder continu- ously.
To avoid completely discharging and possibly damaging the flash- light, always ensure that it is switched off before inserting it in the socket.<
Beverage holders, coin box A coin box and two beverage holders are provided in the center console.
Front center armrest To open: press the button and fold up.
Additional compartments and nets* You will find additional storage com- partments in the front doors and in the center console. Storage nets are on the front seat backrests.
Storage compartments
Cellular phone*
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Rear center armrest* The rear center armrest includes a bev- erage holder and a litter bag holder. > Beverage holder: press.
Storage package* For your convenience, there are: > Two flip-out sockets on the rear cen-
ter console
> An eyeglasses compartment*, not shown, in the front center console.
Hands-free system On vehicles that are wired for a tele- phone* or equipped with a communica- tions package*, the cover for the hands-free microphone is located in the headliner near the interior lamp. For further information on using your cellular phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for the telephone.
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Ashtray, rear*
Cigarette lighter socket Suitable for attaching power supplies for flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts. Avoid damage to the socket caused by inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes.
To empty Press on the edge of the open cover in the opening direction: the ashtray comes upward and can be removed.
To empty Press on the edge of the open cover. The ashtray comes upward and can be removed.
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 opera- tional when the ignition key has been