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indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
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 words "CHECK CON- TROL".
2. Press button 2.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.
3. Lightly push button 1 to check for other
messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
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Technology for driving comfort and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object in front of* or behind your car. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper. An acoustic warning sounds once an object is closer than approx. 2 ft/60 cm to the front sen- sors* or both rear corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/1.50 m to the rear center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth- erwise physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Automatic mode With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated automatically after approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selec- tor lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
Switching on manually
Press the button, the LED lights up.
Switching off manually Press the button again; the LED goes out.
The system is automatically deactivated once the vehicle travels approx. 165 ft/50 m or exceeds a speed of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h; the LED goes out. You can reactivate the sys- tem as needed.
Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. For exam- ple, the tone sounds at the rear if the system detects an object behind the car. As the dis- tance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin- uous tone sounds. The warning signal is canceled after approx. 3 seconds, if you are moving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc- tioning. Have the system checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
Manual mode The LED above the button flashes in addition.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro- vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. The system is also sub- ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with trailer towbars and couplings,
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thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects already indicated, such as a curb, may enter the sensors' dead areas before a continu- ous audible signal is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as ledges, may not be detectable. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 99.
Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
DBC Dynamic Brake Control When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short- est possible braking distance during full brak- ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro- vided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the brake application. If the brake is released, DBC will be switched off.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel- erate. DSC also recognizes unstable driving conditions, for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course
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within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the individual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks.<
Deactivating DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi- cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are no longer executed. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC Press the button again; the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
To control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces. If the indicator lamps are on: DSC has been completely deacti- vated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with
Malfunction
In case of any of the malfunctions described below, drive cautiously and
think well ahead. Avoid driving on rough tracks and pressing the accelerator pedal down to full throttle or kick-down position, otherwise the drive system could be damaged or accidents could result.<
The warning lamps come on. xDrive has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible. The warning lamps come on. xDrive and DSC have failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Hill Descent Control HDC 325xi, 330xi HDC is a downhill driving assistant that reduces your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW's handling under these conditions. The vehicle then moves slightly faster than double walking speed without the driver needing to intervene. HDC can be activated as long as you are driving under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h. When driving downhill at a speed of under approx. 20 mph or 35 km/h, the vehicle's speed is automatically reduced to slightly more than double walking speed and maintained.
Increasing or decreasing speed By accelerating or braking you can change the speed within a range from approx. 3 to 15 mph, approx. 5 to 25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range using the cruise control stalk.
reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances: > When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered roads
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Briefly press the button; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster come on.
To control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. If the indicator lamps are on: DTC has been activated.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
xDrive 325xi, 330xi xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system. The combined efforts of xDrive and DSC help to further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive four-wheel-drive system distributes driving power variably to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and road conditions.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display
Malfunction The HDC display disappears during HDC oper- ation, or does not appear: HDC is temporarily unavailable due to exces- sive brake temperature, or DSC has failed.
Malfunction in driving stability control systems
The warning lamps come on. DSC including DTC and DBC is malfunc- tioning. The vehicle remains operational.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead, otherwise unstable driving conditions
could result.<
323i*, 325i, 330i
The warning lamps for the brake sys- tem come on in red, together with the yellow indicator lamps for driving sta- bility control systems and FTM: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed.
All warning lamps come on in yellow: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed. The electronic brake-force distribution is still active. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Drive cautiously, think well ahead and avoid full brake applications, otherwise
accidents could result.<
1 To increase speed 2 To decrease speed
Activating HDC
Press the button; the indicator lamp lights up. The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle is being braked automatically.
Deactivating HDC Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. HDC is deactivated instantly above a speed of approx. 35 mph or 60 km/h, or approx. 10 seconds after the ignition is switched off.
Using HDC In cars with manual transmission: Use HDC in lower gears and in reverse gear. With automatic transmission: You can use HDC in any drive position.
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Display* of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
Display* of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
With xDrive 325xi, 330xi
If one of the malfunctions described below occurs, drive cautiously and think well ahead. Also avoid situations that require full braking, otherwise accidents could result. Avoid driving on rough tracks and pressing the accelerator pedal down to full throttle or kick- down position, otherwise the drive system could be damaged.<
The warning lamps for the brake sys- tem come on in red, together with the yellow indicator lamps for driving sta- bility control systems and FTM: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed.
All warning lamps come on in yellow: The driving stability control systems and the Flat Tire Monitor have failed. The electronic brake-force distribution is still active. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display* of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
Display* of this malfunction on Cana- dian models.
Drive-off assistant The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary to use the handbrake for this. 1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Depending on vehicle load, the car may roll backwards a little during this time span. Drive off without delay after releas- ing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to roll back- wards.<
Malfunction
The warning lamps for the brake sys- tem light up in yellow. The drive-off assistant has failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is
released. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Canadian models display these warn- ing lamps.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The concept The Flat Tire Monitor monitors tire pressures while the car is being driven. The system reports any significant loss of pressure in one tire in relation to another. If a tire loses pressure, its rolling radius changes, and this in turn alters the speed of rotation. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor- rect tire inflation pressure.
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The system must be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
4. Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until
the reading shown below is displayed.
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden, severe tire damage
caused by external factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.< In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction: > System has not been initialized > Driving on snowy or slippery road surface > Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> If snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv- ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con- tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached.< Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Start the engine immediately before pulling
away, but do not drive off yet.
2. 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 word "INIT".
3. Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
Flat Tire Monitor.
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5. Start to drive.
Initialization is completed while the car is on the move, without any feedback.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. In addition, an acoustic sig- nal sounds. There is a flat tire or sub- stantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with Run- Flat Tires, refer to page 116, the stan- dard equipment by design, do not continue driving. Otherwise a severe accident could result after a tire puncture.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
3.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor- rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.< In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines: > With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or
4 persons without luggage: approx. 90 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, luggage compart- ment full: approx. 30 miles/50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your speed and pull over to the side of the road at the earliest opportunity. Otherwise, parts of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not continue driving. Contact your BMW Cen- ter.<
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on in yel- low. The Flat Tire Monitor has a mal- function or has failed. Have the sys- tem checked as soon as possible.
Active steering*
The concept Active steering varies the turning angle of the front wheels in relation to steering wheel move- ments. It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving. When you are driving in the low road-speed range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer- ing angle increases, i.e. the steering becomes very direct, and less effort is required to turn the wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other hand, the steering angle is reduced more and more. This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range. In critical situations, the system can make tar- geted corrections to the steering angle pro- vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle
before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off, refer to page 68.
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on. Active steering is no longer operational. At low speeds, greater steering wheel movements are required, whereas at
higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensi- tively to steering wheel movements. Drive cau- tiously and think well ahead. Have the system checked. If the warning lamp lights up during the first engine starting following a power supply inter- ruption, the system must be activated by being initialized.
Brake Force Display*
The brake lamps light up in two stages, depending on how sharply you apply the brakes. > Normal braking:
The brake lamps and the center brake lamp light up.
> Sharp braking:
The illuminated surface of the brake lamps is enlarged, as long as the rear fog light is not switched on.
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.< The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro- vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air- bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The airbags will purposely not be activated by every collision, e.g. not by more minor acci- dents, certain roll-over situations and rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not spe- cifically approved for seats with integral side air- bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the back- rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod- ify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the uphol- stered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides
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of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme- diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air- bag generators executed only by a BMW Cen- ter or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer- gency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.< Warning notices and information about the air- bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags An analysis of the impression in the front pas- senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air- bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to Status of front passenger air- bags below.
Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety precau- tions and handling instructions under Trans- porting children safely, refer to page 39. The front and side airbags can also be deacti-
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer- tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the rele- vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other- wise a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air- bags shows the functional status of the front passenger's front and side airbags in accor- dance with whether and how the front passen- ger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are acti- vated or deactivated. > The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated child- restraint system is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty.
The front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, refer to page 42, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction > Warning lamp does not come on along with
radio readiness
> Warning lamp remains permanently on
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay, otherwise there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci- dent occurs.<
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lamps off and daytime driving lamps 1 Parking lamps and daytime driving lamps 2 Low beams 3 Automatic headlamp control* and Adaptive
Head Light*
Parking lamps In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. For the additional option of roadside parking lamps on one side of the car only, refer to page 78.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat- tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on. If desired, the light switch can remain in the low- beam headlamp position. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked. If necessary, switch on the parking lamps as described in the section about parking lamps.
Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend-
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ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on. When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head- lamps come on. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on inde- pendent of the ambient lighting condi-
tions when you switch on the fog lamps*. When the daytime driving lamps are activated, refer to page 77, the low-beam headlamps are always switched on when the switch is in posi- tion 3 and the ignition is on.< If desired, the light switch can remain in position 3. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.<
Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after park- ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time. You can adjust the operating period or deacti- vate the 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".
Activating/deactivating daytime driving lamps* 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.
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:
The function is deactivated.
...
Select the corresponding duration, e.g. 40 seconds. 6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Daytime driving lamps If desired, the light switch can remain in the Lamps off position or the Parking lamps posi- tion. In the Lamps off position, the exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked. In the Parking lamps position, the park- ing lamps come on after the ignition is switched off. If necessary, switch on the parking lamps as described in the section about parking lamps.
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:
Daytime driving lamps activated.
Daytime driving lamps deactivated.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination
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of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition on, turn the light switch to the automatic headlamp control position, refer to page 76. To avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehi- cles, Adaptive Head Light is not active when the car is driven in reverse, and directs the light to the front passenger's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head- lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
High beams/roadside parking lamps
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps*
Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked, if permitted in the country of use. After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat- tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat-
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tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on. Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver- sion, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams*.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti- vated, the low beams will come on auto- matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on.
1. Lightly push button 1 up or down repeat-
edly until the appropriate symbol appears in
the display, accompanied by the brightness and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
To switch off the lamp permanently, press the button for the front interior lamp for about 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
There are reading lamps at the front and rear*, next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off, press the button.
3. Lightly push button 1 up or down to select the brightness; the setting is stored imme- diately.
4. Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk. The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, the lug- gage compartment lamp and the courtesy lamps* are controlled automatically. The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 42.<
Switching interior lamps on/off manually
Interior lamps, front and rear*: To switch on and off, press the button.
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Climate
Equipment versions Depending on the equipment version, your car has an air conditioner or an automatic climate control system. 1 Air conditioner 2 Automatic climate control*
Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
4 Air to the upper body area.
The knurled wheels open and close the air supply continuously. The levers alter the direction of the airflow. For further details of draft-free ventilation refer to page 85.
5 Air to the footwell
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Air conditioner
1 Air distribution 2 Recirculated-air mode 3 Air flow rate
Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the win- dows
, to the upper body area
or to the footwell
. Intermedi-
ate settings are possible.
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut- ants, shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. You can also activate/deactivate the recircu- lated-air mode by means of a button* on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.
If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods, otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate.<
Air flow rate
Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be.
4 Cooling function 5 Temperature 6 Rear window defroster
Switching the system on/off Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off. To switch on the air conditioner, set the desired air flow rate.
Switching cooling function on/off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required, according to the temper-
ature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
Rear window defroster
The defroster switches off auto- matically after a certain time.
Temperature
To increase the temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards red. To cool the air, turn the rotary
switch counterclockwise towards blue.
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Defrosting windows and removing condensation
work. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, refer to page 63.
1. Air distribution 1 in position 2. Airflow control 2 all the way to the right. 3. Temperature 3 to the right, red. 4. Switch on rear window defroster 4 to
defrost the rear window
Ventilation
1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.
Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The microfilter is changed by your BMW Center during routine maintenance
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Automatic climate control*
1 Air distribution, manual 2 Temperature, left side of passenger com-
7 Residual heat 8 Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment
partment
3 Maximum cooling 4 AUTO program 5 Air flow rate, manual 6 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/
Recirculated-air mode
Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 4 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort- able for you. The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings. Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 19.
Switching manual air distribution on/ off
The emerging air is directed to the windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell. You can switch the automatic air
distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but- ton.
9 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
10 Switching cooling function on/off manually 11 Rear window defroster 12 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
Temperature
Set the desired temperatures indi- vidually for the driver's and front passenger's sides. The automatic climate control
achieves this temperature as quickly as possi- ble regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.
When you switch between different tem- perature settings in quick succession, the
automatic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above 32 7/0 6 and when the engine is running, you obtain a maximum cooling effect as soon as possible. The automatic climate control switches to the lowest temperature and operates in recircu- lated-air mode. Air flows at maximum rate only from the vents for the upper body area. You
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should therefore open them for maximum cool- ing.
shut off. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time, otherwise the air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin- uously.<
Via the button* on the steering wheel You can switch between operating modes via a button on the steering wheel, refer to page 11: > When outside air is coming in, you can use the button on the steering wheel to switch between outside air and recirculated-air mode.
> When recirculated-air mode or AUC mode is switched on, you can use the button on the steering wheel to switch between recir- culated-air mode and AUC mode.
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger com- partment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on when the fol- lowing conditions are met: > Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off
> While the engine is at operating tempera-
ture
> As long as battery voltage is sufficient > At an outside temperature below 77 7/
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The LED is lit when the function is on. As of radio readiness, you can set the interior temperature, the air flow rate and the air distri- bution.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences as a result of seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight or window condensation. The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
Adjusting air flow rate manually
Press the left side of the button to reduce airflow. Press the right side of the button to increase it.
You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
Switching the system on/off With the blower at its lowest setting, press the left side of the button to switch off the auto- matic climate control. All indicators go out. Press any button except REST to reactivate the automatic climate control.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/Recirculated-air mode
Switch on the desired operating mode by pressing this button repeatedly:
> LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously. > Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor
detects pollutants in the outside air. If nec- essary, the system blocks the supply of out- side air and recirculates the inside air. As soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently, the system automatically switches back to outside air supply.
> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:
the supply of outside air is permanently
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Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly removes ice and conden- sation from the windshield and front side windows.
Switching cooling function on/off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as
required, according to the temperature setting. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program. The passen- ger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you.
Ventilation in the rear
1 Use the knurled wheel to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the knurled wheel to adjust the temper-
Rear window defroster
The defroster switches off auto- matically after a certain time.
ature: > Turn toward blue: colder > Turn toward red: warmer
3 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro- vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW Cen- ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, refer to page 63.
Ventilation
1 Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open
and close the air vents
2 Use the lever to change the direction of the
airflow
3 Knurled wheel for more or less cool air from
the vents for the upper body area
Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance if it has become too hot in the car.
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Practical interior accessories
Integrated universal remote control*
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.<
The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit- ters for various remote-controlled devices, such as door openers and house alarm sys- tems. The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand-held transmitters. The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem- ory buttons 1. After this, the programmed memory button 1 will operate the system in question. The LED 2 flashes to confirm trans- mission of the signal. Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to delete the stored programs beforehand for your safety, refer to page 87.
To prevent possible damage or injury, before programming or using the inte-
grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no peo- ple, animals or objects are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated. Com- ply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter, you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control. For additional information, please contact your BMW Center or call: 1-800-355-3515. You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com or www.homelink.com.
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Programming
1 Memory buttons 2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 42. 2. When starting operation for the first time:
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes. all stored programs are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a distance of approx. 2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the hand-held transmitter and the mem- ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec- onds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter. You can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on.
If the system fails to function even after repeated programming, check whether
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter- nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit- ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly for a short while and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternat- ing-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for
