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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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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-
