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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this 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 vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea- tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main- taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG


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Contents


The fastest way to find information on a partic- ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 152.


Using this Owner's Manual


Notes Reporting safety defects


At a glance 10
Cockpit


Controls 18 Opening and closing 31
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42
59
67


Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for driving comfort and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories


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86


Driving tips 98


Things to remember when driving


Mobility 106 Refueling 108 Wheels and tires 118 Under the hood 123 Maintenance 125 Replacing components 131 Giving and receiving assistance 136 Indicator and warning lamps


Reference 148 Technical data 152 Everything from A to Z


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Notes


Using this Owner's Manual We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehi- cle.


Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions, your BMW Center will be glad to advise you at any time. Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.


Symbols used


Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.


Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.


Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.


< Marks the end of a specific item of informa- tion. * Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.


Symbols on vehicle components


Indicates that you should consult the rel- evant section of this Owner's Manual for


information on a particular part or assembly.


The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari- ous items of equipment. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip- ment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi- cle's equipment. If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom- panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.


Editorial notice 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, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.


For your own safety


Maintenance and repair


Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron-


ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per- formed only by your BMW Center or at a work- shop that works according to BMW repair pro- cedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out prop- erly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<


Parts and accessories


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 thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso- ries not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi- cle, 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 mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radio or sim- ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage


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to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW Center for additional information.<


Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer- tified automotive part.<


California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warning:


Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,


including components found in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accesso- ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<


Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited


Warranty


Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.


Reporting safety defects


For US customers The following applies only 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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 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 individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov


For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele- phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.


At a glance At a glance


This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.


Cockpit


Around the steering wheel: controls and displays


Safety switch for electric rear windows 28


Opening and closing windows 27


3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb


monitor* 37


Parking lamps 76


Low beams 76


Automatic headlamp control* 76
Adaptive Head Light* 77


Fog lamps* 78


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Turn signals 48


High beams, headlamp flasher 78


Roadside parking lamps* 78


Computer 60


Settings and information about the vehicle 61


Instrument lighting 78


7 Instrument cluster 12


Windshield wipers 49


Rain sensor* 50


Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 42


10 Ignition lock 42
11 Buttons* on the steering wheel


Telephone*: > Press: accepting and ending a


call, starting dialing* for a selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected


> Press longer: redialing


Volume


Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers


Next entertainment source


Recirculated-air mode 81


12 Horn: the entire surface 13 Steering wheel adjustment 38
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Cruise control* 51


Active cruise control* 53


15 Releasing the hood 118
16 Opening the luggage compartment lid*


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Instrument cluster


1 Speedometer 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for active cruise control* 53
5 Tachometer 59
6 Energy Control 60
7 Display for


> Clock 59
> Outside temperature 59
> Indicator and warning lamps 65


8 Display for


> Position of automatic transmission* 47
> Sequential manual gearbox SMG* 45
> Computer 60
> Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven 63


> Odometer and trip odometer 59
> Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 72
> Checking engine oil level* 119
> Settings and information 61


9 Fuel gauge 60
10 Resetting trip odometer 59


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Indicator and warning lamps


The concept


Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in both the indica- tor area 1 and the display 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.


What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 136.


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Around the center console: controls and displays


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1 Microphone for voice command system*


and for telephone in hands-free mode*


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2 Initiating an emergency call* 3 Reading lamps 79
4 Glass sunroof, electric* 28
5 Interior lamps 79
6 Passenger airbag status lamp* 75
7 Hazard warning flashers 8 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 68
9 Central locking system 22
10 Air conditioner or automatic climate con-


trol*


Heated seats* 34


PDC Park Distance Control* 67


Roller sun blind* 89


Hill Descent Control HDC* 69


Air distribution for air conditioner 81
Air distribution to the windshield* 83
Air distribution to the upper body area* 83


Air distribution to the footwell* 83


Automatic air distribution and flow rate* 84


Cooling function 85


AUC Automatic recirculated-air control* 84


Recirculated-air mode 81, 84


Maximum cooling* 83


Residual heat mode* 84


Air flow rate 81, 84


Defrosting windows* 85


Rear window defroster 81, 85


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Controls Controls


This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.


Opening and closing


Keys/remote controls


Integrated key


1 Remote control with integrated key 2 Spare key 3 Adapter for spare key, in the glove compart-


ment


Remote control with integrated key Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use the remote control at least twice a year in order to keep the batteries charged. In cars equipped with convenient access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 27. The settings called up and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per- sonal Profile, page 19. In addition, information about service require- ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 123.


Press button 1 to release the key. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Glove compartment, refer to page 89
> Driver's door, refer to page 22
> Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 23


New remote controls Your BMW Center can supply new remote con- trols with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.


Spare key Spare key for storage in a safe place, such as in your wallet. This key is not intended for regular use. The spare key and the integrated key fit the same locks.


Adapter for spare key The adapter is necessary for starting the car with the spare key or switching on radio readi- ness.


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> Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-


tance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 62


> Automatic climate control*: AUTO pro-


gram, activating/deactivating cooling func- tion and automatic recirculated-air control, setting temperature, air flow rate and distri- bution, refer to page 83 ff


> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's


Manual


> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-


rate Owner's Manual


Take the adapter out of the bracket on the inside of the glove compartment and slide the spare key into the adapter before using it.


Personal Profile


Central locking system


The concept You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Without any action on your part, Personal Pro- file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set- tings stored for it are called up and imple- mented. This means that your personal settings are active when you return to your BMW, even if the car was used in the meantime by someone else with a remote control of their own and the set- tings were changed accordingly. You can configure a maximum of three remote controls for three different people. The prereq- uisite for this is that each person has his or her own remote control.


Personal Profile settings For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages. > Automatic call-up* of the driver's-seat and


exterior-mirror positions after unlocking, refer to page 35


> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to page 62
> Date format, refer to page 62


The concept The central locking system is ready for opera- tion whenever the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door


Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Via the door lock > In cars with convenient access*, via the handles on the driver's and front passen- ger's doors


The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han- dles. The interior lamp and the courtesy lamps* are also switched on or off with the remote con- trol. The alarm system* is also armed or dis- armed. For further details of the alarm system, refer to page 24.


Operating from inside By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 22.


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In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte- rior lamps come on.


3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator


stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.


Opening and closing: from outside


Using the remote control


Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You


should therefore take the remote control with you so that the car can be opened from the out- side.<


button.


Unlocking Press the The interior lamp and the doors' courtesy lamps* come on. Exterior mirrors that were folded in are automatically folded back out*. You can also set the way in which the car is unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator


stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".


2. Press button 2.


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4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:


Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.


Press the entire vehicle.


button once to unlock the


6. Press button 2.


The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.


Convenience opening Hold the and the glass sunroof* are opened.


button down. The electric windows


Locking Press the


button.


Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked: Press the You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.


button.


Panic mode* You can also trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation: Press the To switch off the alarm: press any button.


button for at least three seconds.


Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Press the The luggage compartment lid opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.


button for a longer period.


In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance in all directions


before opening the luggage compartment lid. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the lug- gage compartment lid has not been inadvert- ently unlocked.<


Setting confirmation signals You can program the vehicle to confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator


stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".


2. Press button 2.


3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator


stalk down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display.


> Confirmation signal during unlocking > Confirmation signal during locking


4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:


The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.


An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.


The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.


The function is deactivated.


6. Press button 2.


The setting is stored.


Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key. If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis- charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18.


For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications


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Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful inter-


ference, and


> This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.


Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the


user's authority to operate this equipment.<


Using the door lock


integrated key or the spare key to the corre- sponding limit positions in the door lock.


Opening and closing: from inside


This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti- vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. You can also set the situations in which the car locks: Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator


stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".


You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 20.


Convenient operation You can also operate the windows and glass sunroof via the door lock. Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.


Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the


key stops the operation.<


Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the


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2. Press button 2.


3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator


stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.


4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:


> press down the safety lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.


Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You


should therefore take the remote control with you so that the car can be opened from the out- side.<


Luggage compartment lid


In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance in all directions


before opening the luggage compartment lid.<


The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.


Opening from inside


The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.


The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.


Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked.


The central locking system remains unlocked.


Opening from outside


6. Press button 2.


The setting is stored.


Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or


> pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.


Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of


the doors simultaneously, or


button on Press the button, see arrow, or the the remote control for a longer period. The lug- gage compartment lid will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.


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Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.


Emergency release


The integrated key of the remote control and the spare key, refer to page 18, fit the luggage compartment lid lock.


Opening manually Turn the integrated key of the remote control or the spare key all the way to the left: the luggage compartment lid opens.


If you unlock and open the luggage com- partment lid with the key while the alarm


system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switching off an alarm, refer to page 25.<


Locking or unlocking separately


The switch is located in the glove compartment. 1 Locking the luggage compartment lid 2 Unlocking the luggage compartment lid


Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte- grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the luggage compart- ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan- tage when valet parking, for example.


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Pull the lever in the luggage compartment. The luggage compartment lid is unlocked.


Closing


The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down.


Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, other-


wise injuries may result.<


Alarm system*


The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage com-


partment lid is opened


> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to the information fur- ther below


> When the car's inclination changes, for


instance if an attempt is made to jack it up


and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away


> When there is an interruption in the power


supply from the battery


The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams


Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the luggage compartment lid by means of the page 21. When you subsequently close the lug- gage compartment lid, it is again locked and monitored.


button on the remote control, refer to


Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control, refer


to page 20, or


> insert the remote control all the way into the


ignition lock.


Indicator lamp displays


> The indicator lamp under the inside rear- view mirror flashes continuously: the sys- tem is armed.


> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:


doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to mon- itor the remaining areas, and the indicator


lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sen- sor is not activated.


> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:


your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.


> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking


until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.


Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle.


Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func- tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed.


Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre- vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains > When animals are to remain in the vehicle


button on the remote control


Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the twice in a row. The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again.


Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-


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trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passen- ger compartment. Convenient access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the luggage compartment lid


separately


> Engine starting > Convenient closure


Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.


> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked


again until after approx. 2 seconds.


> The engine can only be started when the


vehicle detects that the remote control cur- rently in use is inside the vehicle.


Special features in comparison to conventional remote controls In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. You should therefore first familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of conve- nient access are described below.


Unlocking


Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas- senger's door completely, arrow 1. This corre- sponds to pressing the If a remote control is detected inside the car after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer- ing wheel lock is released, refer to page 42.


button.


Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the For convenient closure, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2.


button.


If the vehicle detects that a remote con- trol has been accidentally left inside the


locked vehicle's luggage compartment after the luggage compartment lid is closed, the luggage compartment lid will reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<


Unlocking just the luggage compartment lid Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the


button.


Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 42.


Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start immedi-


ately.<


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Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition switch, refer to page 42.


Switching off the engine in vehicles with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 44. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition switch.


Insert remote control into ignition switch.


Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll.


Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con- trol or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch.


Warning lamps


The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot


be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition switch.


The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.


The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on: replace the battery in the remote control.


Replacing the battery The remote control for convenient access con- tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. Take the integrated key out of the remote


control, refer to page 18.


2. Remove the cover. 3.


Insert the new battery with the plus side fac- ing up.


4. Press the cover on to close.


Take the old battery to a battery collec- tion point or to your BMW Center.<


Windows


To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in


your field of vision until they are shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<


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Opening, closing


> Press the switch to the resistance point.


The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.


> Press the switch beyond the resistance


point. The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment.


You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch. There are separate switches in the rear seat armrests.


After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 20 or 22. For information on closing with conve- nient access, refer to Locking on page 20.


Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children


could operate the electric windows and possi- bly injure themselves.<


Anti-trapping mechanism If the closing force exceeds a specific value as an electric window closes, the closing action is interrupted immediately and the window reopens slightly.


Despite the anti-trapping mechanism check and clear the window's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-


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tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti- trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a few fractions of an inch/a few millimeters. If the switch is pulled past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds, the anti-trap- ping mechanism will be deactivated.<


Safety switch


With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil- dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.


Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear, otherwise


unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<


Accessories in a window area If you install accessories within the power win- dow movement range, e.g. a clip-on antenna for your mobile phone, the system must be initial- ized to teach it the new conditions. BMW rec- ommends having this work done by your BMW Center.


Glass sunroof*, electric


To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in


your field of vision until it is shut. Take the remote control with you when you


leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<


the glass sunroof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.


Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass sunroof is raised and the


sliding visor is opened slightly.


> When the glass sunroof is open, it automat-


ically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.


Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, otherwise


this could damage the mechanism.<


Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resis-


tance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.


> Press the switch backwards past the resis-


tance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.


You can close the glass sunroof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 20 or 22.


After the ignition is switched off When the remote control has been removed or the ignition switched off, you can still operate


Anti-trapping mechanism If the glass sunroof encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass sunroof is opened again slightly.


Despite the anti-trapping mechanism check and clear the sunroof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc- tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it there deactivates the anti- trapping mechanism.<


Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the sunroof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW Center.


Closing manually In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior


lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125.


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2.


Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.


3. Remove the control unit. 4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort


will be required for manual operation.


5.


Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125, into the opening provided. Move the glass sunroof in the desired direction.


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