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1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 121
page 132
2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
ing system and window washer system, refer to page 50
engine oil
5 Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of
the microfilter
Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level monitor. For a precise measurement and display of the oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature, e.g. after uninterrupted driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running. You can have the oil level reading displayed in the instrument cluster.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol is shown in the display, accompanied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis- played.
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Possible displays
Adding engine oil
Do not add the maximum amount of 1 US quart/ 1 liter of engine oil until the following warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, or in cars with gasoline engines until the oil level monitor shows "+1qts" or "+1l".
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.<
Oil change Have oil changed only at your BMW Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Specified engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine. BMW continuously approves spe- cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing. Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil.
1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.
3 Oil level down to minimum:
Add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil as soon as possible, refer also to Adding engine oil.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine. Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
5 The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Note the newly calculated dis- tance remaining to the next oil service, refer to page 123. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available, you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use oils with the API SH specification or higher.
Your BMW Center will be glad to answer any questions regarding BMW High Per- formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils.< You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit the website www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and is categorized in SAE classes. Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends on the regional climatic conditions in which you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 5W-40 and 5W-30 classes.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.< Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive. Not all commercially available additives are suit- able for your BMW. Ask your BMW Center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise engine damage may result. The additives
are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the appropriate environ- mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level 1. The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck.
4.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. 6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunctions
Brake fluid
The warning lamps light up in red even though the handbrake has been released. Stop immediately.
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to below the minimum level. At the same time, a considerably longer brake pedal travel may be noticeable. Have the system checked without delay.
Display of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
If you continue to drive the car, you may have to depress the brake more and brak-
ing distances may be significantly longer. Please adapt your driving style accordingly.<
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Brake pads
The warning lamps light up in red even though the handbrake has been released. The brake pads have reached the safe limit for pad wear.
Have brake pads replaced immediately.
Display of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
For your own safety: use only brake pads that BMW has approved for the corre- sponding vehicle model. BMW is unable to assess the suitability of brake pads it has not approved and therefore cannot guarantee their safety.<
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Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the inside air. The objective is to optimize efforts with respect to minimal vehicle maintenance costs. If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com- prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig- nificant benefit.
CBS Condition Based Service Sensors and special algorithms take the differ- ent driving conditions of your BMW into account. Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements. By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements, the system builds the basis for trouble-free driving. In the instrument cluster, you can have the remaining times or distances for selected main- tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates displayed, refer to page 63: > Engine oil > Brakes: separately for front and rear > Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter for auto-
matic climate control
> Microfilter for air conditioner > Brake fluid
> Spark plugs > Vehicle check > Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service- requirement information in the remote control while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi- sor can read out this data from the remote con- trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte- nance approach. Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used.
Make sure that the date in the instrument cluster is always set correctly, refer to
page 65; otherwise the effectiveness of Condi- tion Based Service CBS is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor- mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service require- ments.
BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your
BMW Center. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the speci- fied regular maintenance.<
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Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD
data or information. In addition, if you have signed a subscription contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services.
Care Important information on the care and mainte- nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure.
Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket. This socket is located on the driver's side to the left, on the bottom of the instrument panel underneath a cover.
Exhaust emission values
The warning lamps come on. The exhaust emission values have wors- ened. Have the car checked as soon as possible. Canadian models display these warn- ing lamps.
The lamps flash under certain condi- tions. This indicates excessive misfiring in the engine. If this happens, you should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW Center as soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions- related components, especially the catalytic converter. If the gas cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor is escaping. An indicator will then light up. If the gas cap is then tightened, the indicator will go out within a few days.
Event data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev- eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a device for recording or sending certain vehicle
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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment on the right-hand side of the luggage compart- ment. Remove the cover.
Wiper blades
1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook
on the bottom, see arrow.
3. Fold the wiper blade upwards. 4. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
the windshield, see arrow.
In order to avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the engine compartment.<
Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu- tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav- ing your BMW Center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by its base.< You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW Center.
When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the con- sumer in question, otherwise short-circuits could result. To avoid possible injury or equip- ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufac- turer.< For care and maintenance of the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure.
If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact
your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu- cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional
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lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light- emitting diodes.
low-beam headlamp is accessed through a flap in the wheel well.
Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours at a time, otherwise this could cause irritation to the retina.<
Xenon lamps* The service life of these bulbs is very long and the probability of a failure is very low, provided that they are not switched on and off an unusual number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe- less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the journey with great care, provided that local leg- islation does not prohibit this.
Have work on the xenon lighting system performed only by your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Due to the high electrical voltages present, there is a risk of potentially fatal acci- dents if work is performed inappropriate.<
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Halogen lamps H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection; the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Otherwise there is a risk of injury if the bulb is damaged.< There are separate headlamp covers for low- beam headlamps and high-beam headlamps.
Be careful when installing the covers, oth- erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW Center.<
Access to the lamps The high-beam headlamp can be accessed from the engine compartment, whereas the
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1 Cover for high-beam headlamp 2 Cover for low-beam headlamp 3 Turn signal bulb socket To remove the covers: 1. Fold the respective wire bracket to the side,
see arrows.
2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the
guide.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat- tach the covers.
Access through the wheel well Only for low-beam headlamps and turn signals: 1. Turn the wheel inwards. 2. Open the flap in the wheel well. To do so,
turn the fastener counterclockwise using a coin, for example.
Changing low-beam and high-beam bulbs 1. Remove the relevant cover for the head-
lamp.
2. Disconnect the plug from the lamp.
3. Push the wire bracket to the side out of the
1. Open the flap in the wheel well, refer to
mounting, arrow 1, and fold it down, arrow 2.
Access through the wheel well on page 126.
4. Remove the bulb. 5.
Insert new bulb as shown in the detail of the illustration above.
6. Fold up the wire bracket and engage it. 7. Connect the plug. 8. Reattach the cover.
Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps 5 watt bulb, W 5 W 1. Remove the cover for the high-beam head-
lamp.
2. Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.
2. Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left
and remove.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment. Insert turn signal bulb socket 1. 4. 5. Attach the flap to the wheel well.
Side-mounted turn signals In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Tail lamps > Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid
21 watt bulb, H 21 W
> Other lamps:
21 watt bulb, P 21 W
The tail lamps are divided into two parts. One part is in the luggage compartment lid, the other is in the fender.
3. Remove and replace the bulb. 4. Insert bulb socket. 5. Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W or PY 21 W Silver Vision
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Lamps in the luggage compartment lid
1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the luggage compartment lid using a screw- driver and remove the trim.
2. Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and remove.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the trim of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
License plate lamp 5 watt bulb, C 5 W
1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
right in the flap of the lamp housing.
2. Take out the lamp towards the left and
change the bulb. Insert the lamp.
3.
Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In the event of a malfunction, please contact your BMW Center or a workshop that works
1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 3 Turn signal 4 Backup lamp 5 Tail lamp 6 Brake lamp
Fender-mounted lamps
1. Using a screwdriver, pry off the cover in the
luggage compartment or release the turn- lock fastener by turning it counterclockwise and remove the cover.
2. Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and pull out.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Reattach the cover in the luggage compart-
ment.
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according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel.
Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as standard. This removes the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a puncture. The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to Run-Flat Tires, page 116. When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is available. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you. Refer also to New wheels and tires, page 116.
The tools for changing wheels are avail- able as optional accessories from your
BMW Center.<
Jack mounting points
Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 132.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW Center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport.<
Power failure After a temporary power loss, the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require ini- tialization. Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be reprogrammed: > Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to page 64.
> Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to page 35.
> Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to page 88.
The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth- erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti- mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery.
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Open the cover in the glove compartment and remove it. Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box. See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency calling* Conditions for an emergency call: > Full preparation package mobile phone > BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling
BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's Manual.
> Radio readiness is on. > The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-
phone network.
> The emergency call system is operable. If your subscription contract with BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW Center without having to schedule an appointment at a workshop. Once the car phone has been deactivated, emergency calls are not possible. The car phone can be reacti- vated by a BMW Center after signing a new contract.
Initiating an emergency call 1. Briefly press the cover flap to open.
If the current location of your vehicle can be determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist response center. If the LED is flashing but the emergency response center cannot be heard over the hands-free system, it is possible that the hands-free system is malfunctioning. The emergency response center may still be able to hear you, however. Under certain conditions, an emergency call is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. The automatic emergency call is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.<
Roadside Assistance The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser- vice is there to assist you around the clock in the event of a breakdown, including on week- ends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis- tance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure.
First aid pouch*
2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds. The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist response center has been established, the LED flashes. If the circumstances allow this, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab- lished. You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation.
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment in a storage area.
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Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents reg- ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary.
Warning triangle*
There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur at the battery.< Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in the engine compartment which acts as the bat- tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine compartment overview on page 119. The cap is marked with +. 1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment. Press the tab to take it out.
Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running, or a fatal acci- dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow- ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat- tery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
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2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi- cle providing assistance.
3. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle.
Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way. If the first start attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula- tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Do not transport any occupants other than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, refer to page 125.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread Rectangular cover panel in bumper: Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Check that the car is radio-ready and that the electric steering wheel lock is not
engaged, otherwise the car would not be steer- able. If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The electric steering wheel lock cannot be disen-
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gaged and the car is not steerable. Jump start- ing, refer to page 132. Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running. Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N. Changing selector lever positions, refer to page 47.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged.<
Sequential manual gearbox SMG With the ignition switched on, engage selector lever position N, and then switch the ignition back off.
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.< The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi- ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.
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To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
323i*, 325i, 330i
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.<
325xi, 330xi
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface only.
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-
engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump starting, refer to page 132.<
Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto- matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi- cles with a catalytic converter with the engine cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to page 132.< 1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 42. 3. Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi- ately depress the clutch completely again. 5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked. Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG: 1. Have the vehicle tow-started with the selec-
tor lever in position N.
2. Select sequential mode. The correct gear is
automatically engaged.
325xi, 330xi: do not activate Hill Descent Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page 69.<
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Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps appear in indicator area 1 and display 2. See the table for informa- tion on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on alone or in combination with another. Some lamps can light up in different colors. Corresponding distinctions are made in the text.
Cause
What to do
Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher switched on Fog lamps switched on
Fasten safety belts
Indication in US models Handbrake engaged Indication in Canadian models Handbrake engaged Risk of icy roads
Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters of fuel remain in the tank Remains on: Remaining operating range is no more than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page 60
Engine refuses to startFasten your safety belt, refer also to page 36.
Release the handbrake.
Release the handbrake. Drive cautiously, refer also to page 59.
Depress the brake or clutch in order to start the engine, refer to page 42.
Ignition switched on and driver's door open
Switch off the ignition, refer to page 42, or close the driver's door.
Lights still switched on
Door open
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Cause
What to do
Engine compartment lid open
Luggage compartment lid open
Window washer fluid level too low
Add washer fluid as soon as possible, refer to page 50.
Lights up in red: Service is due
Lights up in yellow: The engine will start the next time the start/stop button is touched, possibly without the brake or clutch being depressed Remote control malfunctioning or, in cars with convenient access, not detected Battery in remote control discharged
Lights up in red: Driver's and/or front passenger's air- bags malfunctioning Lights up in yellow: Belt tensioners and/or airbag system for rear-seat passengers malfunction- ing Belt tensioners and/or airbag system failed
Active steering defective
Schedule a service appointment Check service requirements, refer to page 63.
The engine cannot be started. Have the remote control checked, if necessary.
Use the remote control for a longer jour- ney or, in cars with convenient access, replace the battery.
Have the system checked immediately.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Have the system checked immediately.
You can continue your journey. Steering characteristics are modified and steering wheel could be off-center. Steer carefully. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Lights up: Emergency call system has failed or is malfunctioning
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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Cause
What to do
Lights up in red: Engine malfunction
Stop the car and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center.
Lights up in yellow: Full engine power is no longer available You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the engine checked as soon as possible.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked with- out delay.
Have the car checked as soon as possi- ble.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked with- out delay.
Have the car checked as soon as possi- ble.
Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Do not open the engine compartment lid, otherwise there would be a risk of injury by scalding. Contact your BMW Center.
Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down. Have the engine checked with- out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Indication in US models: Indicator lamp 1 flashes: Engine malfunction under high load. High engine load will result in damage to the catalytic converter
Indicator lamp 1 comes on: Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions Indication in Canadian models: Indicator lamp 1 flashes: Engine malfunction under high load. High load on the engine will result in damage to the catalytic converter
Indicator lamp 1 comes on: Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions Lights up in red: Engine overheating
Lights up in yellow: Engine too hot
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Cause
What to do
Lights up in red: Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator malfunction
Lights up in yellow: Battery charge level very low, battery aged or not securely connected Indication in US models Handbrake engaged Indication in Canadian models Handbrake engaged Indication in US models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low
Lights up in yellow: Drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released. Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red: Brake fluid level too low
Lights up in yellow: Drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released. Indication in US models Brake pads worn
Indication in Canadian models Brake pads worn
Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Have the battery checked without delay.
Have the battery checked as soon as possible.
Brake-pedal travel may be considerably longer. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked immediately.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Brake-pedal travel may be considerably longer. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked immediately.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.
Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.
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Cause Indication in US models Vehicle electronics failed
What to do
You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center.
You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center.
You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your BMW Center.
Have the system in question checked without delay. The engine cannot be restarted. Depress the brake to restart the engine.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system in question checked without delay.
Indication* in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed
Indication* in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed
Lights up in red:
> Starter failed or > ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake is depressed or
> lighting system failed. Low beams/
tail lamps and brake lamps still operational. All other lamps failed
Lights up in yellow: > Control of the brake lamps failed or > fuel supply malfunctioning, or > trailer lamps malfunctioning
Flashing: Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con- trolling drive and braking forces, refer also to page 69
Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti- vated, refer also to page 69Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti- vated, refer also to page 69
Driving stability limited during accelera- tion and cornering. Driving style must be readjusted.
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Suspension control system failed, refer also to page 70
xDrive has failed, refer also to page 69
xDrive and DSC have failed, refer also to page 69
Indication in US models The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni- tor, have failed, refer also to page 70
Indication* in Canadian models The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni- tor, have failed, refer also to page 70
Indication* in Canadian models The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni- tor, have failed, refer also to page 70
Indication in US models The driving stability control systems, including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire Monitor, have failed, refer also to page 70
