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and depress the brake if the car has automatic transmission, or the clutch if the car has manual transmission.<
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission 1. Depress the brake. 2. Move the selector lever to position P. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG* 1. Depress the brake. 2. Engage selector lever position N and make
sure that this position is displayed in the instrument cluster.
3. Start the engine. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, depress the brake and push the selector lever to the right, then engage position N. Observe the dis- play in the instrument cluster while doing so.<
Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine: > If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low tempera- tures, below approx. + 57/–156, at high altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m. Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat- alytic converter.<
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
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handbrake, otherwise the vehicle could roll away.<
Releasing
Manual transmission 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
3. Shift into first gear or reverse.
Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button. 3. Apply the handbrake.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Engage a drive position. 3. Briefly press the start/stop button. If the engine is switched off while N is engaged, this will be signaled visually and acoustically.
Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive off an acoustic signal sounds in addition. The handbrake is still applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying The lever locks in position automatically.
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Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the handbrake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, continu- ously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, too violent an application of the handbrake can overbrake the rear axle and cause the rear of the car to swerve.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak- ing action, occasionally apply the hand-
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the hand- brake is applied.<
Manual transmission
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert- ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
The concept The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an automated transmission in which operation of the clutch and gearshifts are performed by an electro-hydraulic system. SMG is operated via the selector lever in the center console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It offers you the following functions: > Choice of manual or automatic operation:
sequential mode or Drive mode
> Choice of two driving programs: Normal or
Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control, page 46
> Automatic downshifting and prevention of
misshifting in sequential mode as well > Acceleration assistant, refer to page 47
Selector lever positions
The current selector lever position can be seen on the center console. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral, idle > One-touch functions for sequential mode:
+: manual upshifting –: manual downshifting
> D: Drive mode or sequential mode
N is automatically selected when the driver's door is opened while the engine is running, as long as the pedals, shift paddles and selector lever are not operated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and a flashing N in the instrument cluster.<
Gear indicator
R N 1 to 6
The gear currently engaged is displayed, pre- ceded by a D in Drive mode.This indicator is the only way you can confirm whether or not the desired selec-
tor lever position is engaged.<
Shiftlock Before moving the lever away from N with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; oth- erwise the desired gearshift will not be carried out.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Gear-change mode The gears can be changed in two different ways. > Sequential mode
Gears are shifted by means of the shift pad- dles or the selector lever.
> D Drive mode
All forward gears are shifted automatically. You can switch from one mode to the other by pressing the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D.
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Sequential mode After every engine start, sequential mode is activated when you press the selector lever towards the right while the brake is depressed. You can shift up or down using the shift paddles or the selector lever. You do not need to lift your foot from the accelerator pedal while doing so. It is also possible to start off in second gear, e.g. on slippery surfaces. SMG assists you in the following situations: > Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina- tion of engine and vehicle speed; for exam- ple, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev cannot be executed by the system.
> The system shifts down into first gear auto- matically when the vehicle comes to a stop. > The system shifts down automatically just
before the engine speed falls below the minimum speed required for a certain gear; the driver does not need to intervene.
Shifting gears via selector lever > Pull the selector lever backwards to shift up. > Push it forward to shift down.
Shifting gears via the shift paddles on the steering wheel
To switch from sequential mode to Drive mode: press the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D. Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. when passing another vehicle, depress the accelera- tor pedal all the way. You will achieve maximum acceleration. To switch back to sequential mode: press the selector lever again towards the right in the direction of D or shift gears via the shift paddles or the selector lever.
On uphill slopes, drive off without delay. Do not hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the accelerator pedal; engage the handbrake instead. Otherwise, the transmis- sion could overheat.<
Dynamic Driving Control Dynamic Driving Control enables you to drive your BMW in an even more performance-ori- ented manner at the touch of a button: > Gears are shifted more quickly. > In Drive mode, the engine speed range is
utilized optimally.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button while the ignition is switched on. The LED in the button lights up.
Deactivating the system > Press the SPORT button again or > engage reverse gear or > switch off the engine. The LED in the button goes out.
> Pull one of the shift paddles to shift up. > Press it to shift down.
D Drive mode In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically.
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Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant provides for optimal, racing-style acceleration when starting off on a non-slippery surface.
Do not use the acceleration assistant too frequently, otherwise components could
wear prematurely.< 1. Activate Dynamic Driving Control. 2. Deactivate DSC, refer to page 68. 3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal all the way: kick-down. The optimal engine speed for pulling away is achieved.
To maintain driving stability, reactivate DSC afterward.<
Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 48.
Vehicle parking
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the
handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Disengaging the remote control In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock, you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.Changing selector lever positions > With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag- ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, refer to arrow.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
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R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral, idle You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are selected automatically. Under normal operating conditions, fuel con- sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi- tion D.
gear selected appears briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the gear actually in use. To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden: 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
Manual operation and Sport program M/S
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125, press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position.
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The sport program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster. This position is rec- ommended for a performance-oriented driving style. When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument clus- ter shows M1 through M6. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The
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1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator
has failed. After switching off the ignition, make sure that the roadside parking lamps are not switched on.<
Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point. The turn signals flash three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. 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.
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:
Brief indication of a turn.
Triple turn signal.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Wiper system
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
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Normal wiper speed Press once. The system switches to operation in the inter- mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press button 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Slide switch 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press button 3 again. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter- ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
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Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull lever 4. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in the tightly closed original container, well out of the reach of chil- dren. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainer.<
Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
One lever for all functions
Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering column. In order to maintain the specified speed, the system brakes the vehicle when the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving conditions are unfavorable for driving at a constant speed. Otherwise you could lose con- trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result. Unfavorable driving conditions include, for example, winding roads, heavy traffic or a poor road surface, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose material.<
Manual transmission/SMG You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated. In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D.
1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Maintaining current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2. The car's current speed is stored and main- tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys- tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Increasing desired speed Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever is pressed to the resis- tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever Accelerating slightly: Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Accelerating significantly:
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deactivated by engaging the handbrake or as a result of DSC intervening.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand Briefly press the button, arrow 4. the stored speed is resumed and maintained. In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi- tion
> With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos- sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 66.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. You can find more information starting on
page 136.
Press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores and maintains the speed.
Decreasing desired speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. > Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
If the speed is to be reduced significantly, depress the brake; otherwise, decelera- tion may be insufficient and dangerous situa- tions could result.<
Deactivating cruise control Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer disappear. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When you brake the vehicle > When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC > When DSC or ABS is intervening Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when cruise control has been automatically
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Active cruise control*
The concept With active cruise control, you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set- ting as slower traffic is encountered. Active cruise control is a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on high- ways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Espe- cially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly. Within the limits of its capability, the system automatically adapts the car's speed to that of a slower vehicle in front of you. You can specify the distance to be maintained from the vehicle in front in four stages. For safety reasons, the distance is speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automat- ically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to sig- nal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle or the driver to downshift, depending on the kind of trans- mission your vehicle is equipped with, to main- tain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Your selected speed will be held when driving downhill, too. Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con- ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 57.
Braking sensation The system's automatic brake operation results in a braking sensation that is slightly different from what you feel when you brake the vehicle yourself in a similar situation. Possible noises during automatic deceleration are normal.
Manual transmission/SMG You can shift gears while cruise control is acti- vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds, or the system is deactivated. In Drive mode, the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D.
Range of applications The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, and the maximum desired speed is 110 mph or 180 km/h.
As with conventional cruise control sys- tems, active cruise control in no way
diminishes or substitutes for the driver’s own personal responsibility, alertness and aware- ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off- ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering inter- changes, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving conditions could result which violate the law or pose a risk of accident.<
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e.g. when quickly approaching a truck or when another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot be compensated for by the system.<
Increasing in increments Repeatedly tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
Increasing continuously Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The speed then displayed is stored and reached as soon as the road ahead of you is clear.
Decreasing in increments Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is reached. > Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road.
One lever for all functions
1 Store and increase desired speed 2 Store and decrease desired speed 3 Deactivate system, refer to page 55
4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-tance, refer to page 56
5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 55
Maintaining current speed Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or briefly pull it, arrow 2, at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
The car's current speed is stored and main- tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys- tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Adjusting desired speed
Adjust your desired speed to the traffic conditions and remain ready to brake at all times, otherwise there is a risk of accident. Great differences in speed to the vehicle ahead,
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Selecting distance
Deactivating cruise control
> Press downward: Increase distance
> Press upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru- ment cluster.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3 This distance is always set when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine.
Distance 4
Use good judgement to select the appro- priate following distance given road con- ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec- ommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, you may be in violation of the law or an accident could result.<
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer disappear. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When you brake the vehicle > When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation > When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to idle in cars with manual transmission
> When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's/SMG's neutral position N
> When you activate the Dynamic Traction
Control DTC
> When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC
> When DSC or ABS is intervening > When the system does not recognize any objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoul- der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 56
> When you apply the handbrake
When the system is deactivated, you must brake the vehicle yourself and/or maneuver as necessary, otherwise there is a risk of accident.<
Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when active cruise control has been auto- matically deactivated due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h, an application of the handbrake or a DSC intervention.
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Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained. In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi- tion
> With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored desired speed 2 Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis- tance; driver must brake the vehicle Flashes in yellow: driving stability control systems are intervening; cruise control is deactivated
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys- tem is activated.
4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis-
played
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos- sible that the system prerequisites for operation
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are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 66.<
Warning lamps
The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Active cruise con- trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed and driving style to prevailing driving conditions.
The indicator 2 flashes in yellow. The prerequisites for operating active cruise control are not met, e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC interventions. Active cruise control is deactivated. You can reactivate the system, if desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not pos- sible to resume a stored speed.
Radar sensor
The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt, snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor located in the front bumper, see arrow. Be sure to use particular care when removing any layers of snow or ice from the sensor. When the radar sensor is not properly posi- tioned, active cruise control cannot be activated at all.
Malfunction
more information starting on page 136.
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. You can find
System limitations
Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when
you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys- tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.< Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
Always remember that the range and abil- ity of the system does have physical limi- tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi- cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, as for example, at a traffic light or a parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motor- cycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the sys- tem will neither automatically brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alert- ness.<
Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning
system.< If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi- cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating.
Be certain to deactivate the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway off-
ramp.<
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Swerving vehicles
When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not rec- ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle.
When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to maintain the selected distance automatically. This also applies to great differences in speed between you and vehicles ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truck. There is a risk of collision. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehi- cle yourself. Take action yourself, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.<
Behavior in curves
In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceler- ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Your responsibility Your actions have priority at all times. When you press the accelerator pedal while driving with active cruise control, the automatic braking function will be temporarily interrupted. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the desired speed or the selected distance to the vehicle ahead is achieved again.
Do not leave your foot on the accelerator pedal and make sure that no objects such as floor mats are lying on the accelerator pedal. Otherwise the system may not be able to brake the vehicle.<
Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val- leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec- ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.
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Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
When the vehicle is parked If you still want to view the time, outside tem- perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been removed from the igni- tion lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
1 Resetting trip odometer 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer
Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 62.
Outside temperature display, clock Setting the time, refer to page 64.
Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures above +377/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example, otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. Check coolant level, refer to page 121.
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Energy Control
Computer
Displays in the instrument cluster
Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 US gallons/ 60 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 106. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters, the indi- cator lamp and cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel are displayed briefly. The indica- tor lamp remains permanently on if the remain- ing range is less than approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
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To call up the information, press the button in the turn indicator stalk. The following items of information are dis- played in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62.
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
Be sure to refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2 seconds.
Settings and information
Operating principle
1 Button for:
> Selecting display > Setting values
2 Button for:
8 Setting the date 65
9 Viewing service requirement display 63
10 Setting formats and units of measure,resetting to factory settings 62
> Confirming selected display or set val-
11 Adjusting settings
ues
> Confirmation signals when locking and
> Calling up computer information 60
3 When the lights are switched on: instrument
lighting brightness 78
4 Calling up Check Control 65
5 Checking engine oil level* 119
6 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72
7 Setting the time 64unlocking the vehicle 21
> Response during unlocking
procedure 20
> Automatic locking 22
> Pathway lighting 76
> Daytime driving lamps 77
> Triple turn signal activation 49
> Seat and mirror memory 3561
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Exiting displays The outside-temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.
Formats and units of measure You can set formats and units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 19. 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. Use button 1 to select desired format or desired unit of measure, e.g. for fuel con- sumption.
> Fuel consumption: mpg, km/l,
l/100km
Distance covered: mls, km
> Time: 12h, 24h mode > Date: day.month dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
> Temperature: 7, 6
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to make the setting. 6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings for formats and units of measure to factory settings. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 19. 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. Use button 1 to select "RESET".
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accompanied by the words "SERVICE- INFO".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
4. Press button 2 until
is displayed.
The settings are reset.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by
your BMW Service Advisor.< For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display,
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Possible displays
1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Exhaust emissions test* 5 Roadworthiness test* 6 Microfilter
Clock
Setting the time To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62.
7 Spark plugs 8 Brakes, front 9 Brakes, rear 10 Brake fluid More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 123.
priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the hours. 4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to set the minutes. 6. Press button 2.
The system displays the new time. 7. Use button 2 to save the new time.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro-
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Date
Setting the date To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in both the indicator area 1 and the display 2 in various combinations and colors.
What to do in case of a malfunction The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal- function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 136.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn indicator stalk. Some Check Control messages remain visible until the malfunction in question has been recti- fied. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc- tions occur at the same time, the Check Control messages are displayed in succession. Other Check Control messages are automati- cally hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month. 4. Press button 2. 5. Set the month and the year in the same way. 6. Press button 2.
The system displays the new date. 7. Use button 2 to save the new date.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes- sage includes indicator or warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal.
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