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on or flashes when the independent ventilation system or auxiliary heater are switched on. 1. Press in the catch, arrow 1.
2. Remove the cover for the battery compart-
3.
ment, arrow 2. Insert a new battery of the same type. The battery's installed position is marked on the base of the battery compartment. 4. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of the old battery only at an authorised collecting point or hand it in to
BMW Service.<
New remote control If you would like to start using a new remote control as a second remote control or if you have lost your remote control, BMW Service will gladly initialise it for you. You can use two remote controls for your car.
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Practical interior equipment
Integrated universal remote control*
Principle The integrated universal remote control replaces up to three different hand-held trans- mitters for various systems or devices that are operated by radio remote control, for example a gate opener and domestic alarm systems. The integrated universal remote control identifies and learns the signals transmitted by the origi- nal hand-held transmitters. The signal from an original hand-held transmit- ter can be programmed to one of the three memory buttons 1. The system in question can then be operated with the memory button 1 programmed in this way with the ignition switched on. Transmission of the signal is shown by the LED 2. If and when you decide to sell your car, in the interests of security clear the programmed functions first, see page 110.
During the programming operation and before a programmed system is operated
with the integrated universal remote control, make sure that no persons, animals or objects are within the pivoting or movement range of the system in question, otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand- held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the pack or in the instructions supplied with the origi- nal hand-held transmitter, you can
assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control. A list of compatible hand-held transmitters is available from the fax polling number +49 (0)6838 907 283 3333. If you would like more details, please call the freephone
Homelink hotline at +49 (0)6838 907 277, or 0800 0466 35465 from within Germany. HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Programming
1 Memory buttons 2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitter 1. Switch on the ignition, see page 56. 2. When using for the first time: press the two outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec- onds, until the LED 2 flashes. All memo- rised programs are deleted.
3. Point the original hand-held transmitter at memory buttons 1 at a distance of approx. 5 to 20 cm, approx. 2 to 8 in.
The required distance between the hand-held transmitter and memory buttons 1 depends on the system accord- ing to which the original hand-held trans- mitter operates.<
4. Press the command button on the original
hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated univer- sal remote control at the same time. The LED 2 initially flashes slowly. When the LED 2 starts to flash rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not start to flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, change the distance.
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4. Press the button on the receiver of the device to be operated. Once step 4 has been performed, step 5 must be completed within about 30 seconds.
5. Press programmed memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the same signal as the origi- nal hand-held transmitter.
Deleting memorised programs Press the two outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds, until the LED 2 flashes: All memorised programs are deleted. It is not possible to delete programs individu- ally.
Roller sun blinds*
Roller sun blind for rear window
Press the button in the driver's door.
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows Pull the blind out at its loop and secure it to the retainer.
5. To program additional original hand-held
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the same signal as the origi- nal 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 establish this, either consult the operating instructions for the original hand-held transmitter or press and hold down the programmed memory button 1 on the universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rap- idly for a short while and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating-code hand-held transmitter.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be operated. The instructions should indicate what scope there is for synchro- nisation. When programming an alternating-code hand- held transmitter, the following points should in addition be noted:
Programming will be easier if another per- son is available to assist you.<
1. Park your car within the range of the radio
remote control device.
2. Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in Fixed-code hand-held transmitter.
3. Establish the location of the button on the receiver of the device to be operated, e.g. on the drive system.
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Make sure that the lamp is switched off before inserting it in the holder in order to
avoid possible damage.<
Centre armrest front The compartment in the centre armrest has two sections.
To open the lid
Press the button. The lid opens slightly and can be folded up. Depending on the equipment, in the top section you will find a compartment with a mat, which can be removed for cleaning, or a telephone cradle*.
Open the top section
Glove box
Opening
Pull the handle. The light in the glove box comes on.
Closing Swing the lid up.
After using the glove box while the car is moving, close its lid without delay, so that
it cannot cause injury in the event of an acci- dent.This also applies to the lid* of the com- partment next to the steering column.<
Locking Lock with a key.
If, for example, you hand over the remote control to hotel staff without the inte-
grated key, see page 26, the glove box cannot be unlocked.<
Rechargeable hand lamp* This is inside the glove box, on the left. The lamp can remain permanently plugged in. Pull the lamp out of its holder whenever it is needed.
Press the button and fold the lid up.
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Do not place hard or sharp-edged objects in the elasticated pockets or net, other- wise there will be an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Coat hooks There are coat hooks on the grab handles in the rear seating area.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
not hang heavy objects from the hooks, as they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
Drinks holders*
Opening
Briefly press the button.
Do not place glassware in the drinks hold- ers, otherwise there is an increased risk of
injury in the event of an accident.<
Closing Press the centre of the trim and push in the drinks holder.
Front ashtray*
Opening Push back the cover.
Access to lower section
Press the button on the front and fold the upper section or telephone cradle up.
Ventilating the lower section* Slide the cover in the lower section up.
The temperature inside the ventilated section may become quite high, depend- ing on the automatic air conditioning settings. Should this be the case, slide the cover down to close the vent.<
Adjusting*
Move the section of the centre armrest illus- trated to the required position.
Storage compartments There are further compartments next to the steering column*, on the doors and in the cen- tre console at the front* and rear*. There are elasticated pockets on the backs of the front seats, and there is a net* in the front passenger's footwell.
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Emptying
Rear ashtray*
Press the ashtray at the front: it pops up and can be removed. On cars with non-smoker package, the insert is removed in the same way.
Emptying Press the entire lid down. The ashtray pops up and can be removed.
Cigarette lighter, front*
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter can be removed when it pops back out.
Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.
When leaving the car, remove the remote con- trol, otherwise children could operate the ciga- rette lighter and possibly burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical appliances
Power sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a power socket for a 12 V torch or car vac- uum cleaner, etc. rated at up to about 200 W. Make sure that the socket is not damaged by attempting to insert plugs of the wrong pattern. This applies to all power sockets in the car. The socket is fitted with a detachable cap in conjunction with the non-smoker's package.
Saloon: In the luggage compartment*
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Touring: In the load area
Access to drinks holders*: Press 2 and open the lid.
Saloon: Through-loading system* 1. Open the belt buckle for the central seat
belt at the rear and insert the tongue on the end of the belt in the designated mounting on the rear shelf.
2. Push the corresponding head restraint fully
down, see page 47.
3. To release, pull the corresponding lever in
the luggage compartment.
4. The released seat back moves forward
slightly. Fold the seat back forward at the head restraint.
To gain access to the power socket: Open the cap.
Rear centre console*
Depending on the equipment specification, the power sockets at the rear are fitted with caps or a cigarette lighter. See Cigarette lighter, front, page 113. To gain access to the power socket: Pull off the cap or cigarette lighter.
Centre armrest at rear
Storage compartment*: Pull the cover upwards, arrow 1.
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When folding back to the seating posi- tion, make sure that the catch engages properly, otherwise even braking or swerving, for example, could cause items of luggage to be displaced forwards into the interior compart- ment, endangering the occupants.< There are lashing eyes in the luggage compart- ment to which a net* or retaining straps can be attached when loads have to be secured, see page 126.
Ski bag* This enables up to four pairs of standard skis or up to two snowboards to be carried safely and kept clean. You can stow skis up to a length of 2.10 m, approx. 7 ft, with the aid of the ski bag. If skis of this length are carried, however, the capacity of the ski bag is lower in view of its tapered design.
Loading 1. Fold down the centre armrest, press the
button and open the cover.
2. Press the button again; the cover in the lug- gage compartment opens. The cover in the luggage compartment will also open if you press the button hard enough the first time. 3. Lay out the ski bag between the front seats
and fill it. The zip fastener provides better access to the objects stowed in the bag and facilitates drying the ski bag.
4.
Insert the tongue of the ski bag retaining strap in the centre belt buckle marked CENTER.
Make sure that the skis are clean before they are inserted into the bag. Wrap protective mate- rial around any sharp edges to avoid causing damage.
Securing the load
After loading the ski bag, secure the bag and its contents by tightening the retaining strap at its turnbuckle.
Secure the ski bag in the manner described, otherwise even heavy braking
or sudden swerving could be sufficient to endanger the car's occupants.< To stow away the ski bag, follow the opposite procedure as for loading.
Removing ski bag The ski bag can be removed completely, e.g. for ease of drying or so that you can use other fit- tings in its place.
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Enlarging the load area The rear seat back is split one-third/two-thirds. You can fold down both sections individually as a means of enlarging the load area.
Reach into the recess and pull forwards.
When folding back to the seating posi- tion, make sure that the catches engage
properly. The red warning zone in the recess then disappears. If this is not done, even brak- ing or swerving could be sufficient to displace items of luggage to into the occupant compart- ment, endangering the occupants.<
Comply with the notes on seat belts on page 42, or there may be a risk to your
personal safety.<
Partition net
Do not allow the partition net to be retracted in an uncontrolled manner, as
this could result in injuries and cause damage to the net.<
With normal load area Pull the partition net out of the casing by the loop. Hold the rail at both ends and insert in the holders, see arrow 1. This is best done working from the rear seat.
1. Pull the handle forwards and lift out the ski
bag.
2. Close the lid in the luggage compartment. For more information on the various fit- tings available, contact BMW Service.<
Touring: load area
Load area cover
Pull out the cover and locate it in the holders. The cover can support the weight of light arti- cles, e.g. clothing.
Do not place any heavy, hard objects on the cover, as even heavy braking or sud- den swerving could be sufficient to endanger the car's occupants. Do not allow the cover to be retracted in an uncontrolled manner, as this could damage it.<
The load area cover is raised when the rear window or tailgate is opened. Before
closing the rear window or tailgate, press the cover down until it engages in position.<
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Compartment in floor To open: reach into the recess and fold up the handle.
If you no longer require the partition net, take hold of the rail at both ends and remove it from the holders, arrow 2. Allow the partition net to slide slowly into the cassette.
With enlarged load area 1. Fold down both rear seat backs, see Enlarg-
ing the load area.
2. Release the casing at the buttons on either
side, arrow 1.
The floor panel flap can be removed. The partitions in the compartment can be rear- ranged.
Folding up spare wheel cover Swing up the cover.
3. Pull out the casing to the rear, arrow 2, tak-
ing care not to tilt it.
4. Push the casing into the guides on the
reverse of the seat backs.
5. Carefully pull out the partition net and insert it in the front holders, see With normal load area. This is best done working from the front seat.
To restore the original arrangement, proceed in the reverse order. Finish off by sliding the cas- ing forwards in the holders on both sides until it engages. The red warning zone in the recess then disappears. Tug the casing to check that it is properly locked in position.
Disengage the hook from the holder and engage it in the floor panel flap. Before folding down, replace the hook in its original position.
Storage package*
Tensioning straps You can disengage the right-hand tensioning strap, e.g. to open the side panel. To disengage it, pull it back at the rear end; to engage it, press it into the opening. It can in addition be secured in the middle. This allows you to secure objects of varying sizes with it.
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Hook There are two hooks for securing smaller objects.
Partitioning the rear compartment Fold out the partitions and press down.
Use the partition net, see page 116, oth- erwise objects could be dislodged merely
by heavy braking, sudden swerving or similar, and endanger the occupants.<
Press at the base and fold out until engaged.
Floor compartments Front compartment: > To open, pull up the front floor panel flap by
the handle.
> To close, press down the front floor panel
flap until it engages.
Rear compartment: to open, reach into the recess and fold up the handle. The rear floor panel flap can be removed.
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Driving hints Driving hints
Here is a variety of information that you may require in particular driving situations or operating modes.
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Driving precautions
Running-in Moving parts need a certain time to achieve maximum operating efficiency as a unit. Please comply with the following instructions, which are intended to ensure that your car achieves its optimum operating life and economy.
Engine and final drive Observe the national speed limits in the country in which you are travelling.
Up to 2000 km, approx. 1200 miles Drive at varying road and engine speeds, but do not exceed the following values: > Petrol engine
4500 rpm, or 160 km/h or 100 mph
> Diesel engine
3500 rpm, or 150 km/h or 90 mph
Avoid full throttle and do not use the automatic transmission kick-down.
From 2000 km, approx. 1200 miles, onwards Engine and road speeds can be gradually increased.
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG Do not use the acceleration assistant during running-in, see page 61.
Tyres New tyres do not achieve their full road grip immediately, for production reasons. You should therefore drive in a restrained manner for the first 300 km, approx. 200 miles.
Brake system Brake pads and discs do not achieve a favoura- ble wear and contact pattern until the car has covered about 500 km, approx. 300 miles. Drive with caution during this running-in period.
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Clutch The clutch needs to be run in for about 500 km, approx. 300 miles, before it will operate with maximum efficiency. Operate the clutch gently while running it in.
After fitting new parts The same running-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the car's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the luggage compartment lid/ tailgate
Drive only with the luggage compartment lid/tailgate fully closed, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the passenger compart- ment.< However, should you need to drive with the lug- gage compartment lid/tailgate open: 1. Close all windows and the glass roof or pan-
2.
orama glass roof. Increase the air volume from the automatic air conditioning considerably, see page 99 or 103.
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures occur in the exhaust system of all vehicles. Never remove the
head shields protecting this area, nor apply underseal to them. Make sure that when the car is driven or parked and when the engine is idling, no easily flammable material such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. comes into contact with the hot exhaust pipe. It could ignite and cause a fire, with the risk of severe injuries or damage.<
Diesel particle filter* The diesel particle filter collects soot particles and burns them periodically at high tempera- tures. This cleaning procedure takes several minutes. Under some circumstances, you may notice it by the fact that the engine temporarily runs more roughly and requires a higher engine speed for normal power development. In addi- tion, the exhaust may cause some noise and emit a small amount of smoke, even after the engine has been switched off.
Mobile communication equipment
BMW advises against the use of mobile communication equipment such as
mobile phones inside the car, unless they are directly connected to an outside aerial. Mutual interference between the car's electronics and such equipment cannot be entirely ruled out. There is moreover no guarantee that the radia- tion generated when such devices are transmit- ting will be dissipated out of the car's interior.<
Inside and outside mirrors, automatic-dim*
There are two photo-cells in the inside mirror for this purpose. One photo-cell is in the mirror glass, the other slightly offset on the back of the mirror. In order to ensure that the system functions correctly, keep the photo-cells clean, do not cover the area between the inside mirror and windscreen, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windscreen directly in front of the mirror.
Aquaplaning
When driving on wet or slushy surfaces, reduce speed to prevent a wedge of water forming between the tyre and the road. This sit- uation, known as aquaplaning, means that the tyre can actually lose contact completely with the road surface, so that neither can the car be steered nor the brakes be properly applied.< The risk of aquaplaning increases along with declining tread depth on the tyres, see also Minimum tread depth on page 182.
Wading
Drive through water only to a max. depth of 30 cm, approx. 1 ft, and no faster than walking pace, otherwise the engine, electrical system and transmission may be damaged.<
Use of the handbrake on uphill gradients
Never try to prevent the car rolling back on an uphill gradient by slipping the
clutch; always apply the handbrake. The clutch will otherwise wear rapidly.<
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG
Drive off quickly when moving off on an uphill gradient. Do not use the accelerator
to prevent the car rolling back down a slope; apply the handbrake, to avoid causing the gear- box to overheat.<
Starting assistance The starting assistance 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 pressing the foot-
brake.
2. Release the footbrake and drive off without
delay.
The starting assistance holds the car for about 2 seconds after the footbrake has been released. Depending on the car's load or if a trailer is being towed, it could roll back slightly during this period. After releasing the footbrake, move off swiftly straight away, as the starting
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assistance will no longer hold the car after about 2 seconds and it will start to roll back.<
Safe braking Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard. Where a situation requires you to apply the brakes hard, you are advised to do so. Since the car remains steerable, you can avoid obstacles by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as possible. The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal, combined with the sound of the hydraulic sys- tem operating, indicates that ABS is interven- ing.
Wet roads In wet conditions or heavy rain, apply the brakes briefly with slight pedal pressure every few kilo- metres or miles. When doing so, make sure that no other road user is endangered. The resulting heat dries the brake discs and pads. The brak- ing force will then be available immediately if needed.
Downhill gradients
To avoid impairing the efficiency of the brake system as a result of overheating, drive down long or steep descents in the gear that allows you to keep brake applications to a minimum. Otherwise even slight continuous pressure on the brake pedal could cause over- heating, brake pad wear or even brake system failure.< The engine braking effect can be enhanced by selecting a lower gear in the automatic trans- mission's manual mode, right down to 1st gear if necessary, see page 62. This avoids overbur- dening the brakes.
Never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; engine braking action will not be present, or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Make sure that pedal functions are not impaired by floor mats, carpets or other objects.<
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Corrosion of brake discs If the car is used only for short distances, is not used for lengthy periods or is subjected to only minor loads, the brake discs will be particularly susceptible to corrosion and the brake pads will collect dirt; this is because the necessary brake pressure for a self-cleaning effect has not been generated. When the brakes are applied, corroded discs tend to judder, and even lengthy brake applica- tions usually fail to eliminate this effect entirely.
When car is parked Moisture condensate forms in the automatic air conditioning and is discharged underneath the car. Traces of water on the ground are therefore normal.
Before entering a car wash Fold in the outside mirrors, see page 49, as they could otherwise be damaged due to the car's width.
With comfort access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control in the ignition lock. The engine can be switched off with the selec- tor lever in position N. See also page 37.
Rule of the road When entering countries where the traffic drives on the opposite side of the road to the country in which your car is registered, certain measures are necessary to avoid dazzling the drivers of oncoming vehicles.
Halogen lights BMW Service is able to supply masking film. Note the instructions enclosed with the film when applying.
Xenon headlights*
Do not make adjustments while the head- lights are still hot, otherwise there is a risk
of burns.<
1. Switch off the light and remove the remote
2.
control from the ignition lock. In the engine compartment, turn the stop- pers on the headlights anti-clockwise and remove.
Loading
3. Driving on left: push each lever towards the
middle of the car. Driving on right: push each lever towards the outer edge of the car.
Load
Avoid overloading the car, as this could cause the tyres' load capacity limit to be exceeded. The tyres could then overheat and sustain internal damage. This could lead to sud- den pressure loss.<
> Position heavy objects low down and as far forward as possible, ideally directly behind the rear seat back.
> Wrap protective material round sharp cor-
ners and edges.
> When carrying very heavy loads with no
passengers on the back seat, insert each of the outer seat belts into their opposite buckles.
> Do not stack items higher than the top edge
of the seat backs.
> Touring:
Extend the partition net, see page 116, making sure that no objects can penetrate the net. Place protective material around sharp- edged or pointed objects which could strike the rear window while the car is on the move.
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Securing the load
Roof rack* A special roof rack system is available as an accessory for your BMW. If it is used, please comply with the installation instructions sup- plied.
Mounting points
> Small and relatively light items can be
retained with the tensioning straps, a load- area net* or other suitable straps.
The mounting points are in the door cutouts or on the roof rails*.
Loading the roof rack A loaded roof rack alters the car's road behav- iour and steering response quite considerably, by moving its centre of gravity. When loading the roof rack, ensure that the specified roof load limit, the car's gross weight limit and the axle loads are not exceeded. The relevant figures are shown under Weights from page 214. The roof load must be uniformly distributed and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for raising the glass roof and that no objects extend back far enough to be struck by the luggage com- partment lid/tailgate when it is opened. Correct, secure loading of the roof rack will pre- vent items shifting or falling off during the jour- ney. Drive smoothly and avoid violent acceleration, braking or cornering.
> BMW Service can supply suitable lashings*
for securing larger or heavier loads. To secure these lashings, there are four eyes in the luggage compartment or load area, see picture.
> Please note the information supplied with
load securing equipment.
Always stow and secure the load as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or avoiding action is necessary. Secure lashings only to the lashing eyes, see illustration, otherwise the lashings could work loose or the car could be damaged. Do not exceed the car's permitted gross weight or the axle load limits, see page 214, otherwise the car's operating safety may be endangered and the construction and use regulations infringed. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be dis- lodged, for example by heavy braking, sudden avoiding action or similar, and endanger the occupants.<
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Towing a trailer Information about permissible trailer loads appears on page 217 onwards. BMW Service will provide information about ways to increase these load ratings.
Cover flap
Removing Take hold of the cover flap for the trailer tow hitch* by the cutout from beneath, and pull off to the rear.
Fitting Hold the cover flap against the trim from beneath, push it in the guide and press on fully.
Trailer tow hitch* Cars fitted with a trailer tow hitch prior to deliv- ery are equipped with uprated suspension at the rear axle and a more powerful engine cool- ing system, as appropriate for the model. Look after a detachable ball end in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions, to ensure that it can be fitted and removed with- out difficulty. Due to the body reinforcements at the rear end of the car, the effect of the regenerable bumper system is limited.
Fitting and removing The ball hitch is in the luggage compartment or load area, beneath the floor panel flap. The procedure for fitting and removing the ball hitch is described in the enclosed manufac- turer's operating instructions.
Before a journey
Nose weight It is important to ensure that the nose weight is never less than a minimum of 25 kg, approx. 55 lb. Information about nose weight limits appears on page 217 onwards. The nose weight should be kept close to this limit. The trailer's nose weight affects the towing vehicle and thus increases its weight. The weight of the trailer tow hitch and the nose weight reduce the maximum payload of your BMW. Please ensure that these do not cause the gross weight limit of the towing vehicle to be exceeded if a trailer is being towed.
Loads When loading the trailer, make sure that the weight is kept as low as possible and stowed if possible close to the axle. A low centre of trailer gravity makes the outfit much more stable and safe to drive. Do not exceed either the trailer's permitted gross weight or the specified permitted towing load for the car. The smaller value is the limit which should be adhered to.
Tyre pressures Take great care to check the BMW's and the trailer's tyre pressures. For the car, the tyre inflation pressures for heavy loads apply, see page 182. After each correction of the tyre pressures, reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator, see page 87. For the trailer, comply with the manufacturer's specifications.
Run Flat Indicator Reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator after a trailer has been attached or detached, see page 87.
Outside mirrors Two outside mirrors which bring both rear cor- ners of the trailer into your field of view are required by law. Mirrors of this kind can be obtained from BMW Service.
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Gradients In the interest of safety and to avoid holding up other traffic, do not attempt to climb gradients steeper than 12Ξ when towing a trailer. If a supplementary permit for heavier trailer loads has been obtained, the limit is 8Ξ, see page 217.
Downhill gradients Special care must be taken when descending gradients, where a trailer is more susceptible to snaking. Before starting to descend, always change down to the next lower gear, if necessary as far as 1st gear, and drive down the hill slowly.
Climatic comfort windscreen*
Use the area marked in the illustration for your garage-door opener, electronic devices for toll logging, or similar. This area does not have an infrared-reflecting coating and is clearly distin- guishable from inside the car.
Electrical consumers When towing a caravan, try to avoid operating electrical equipment for too long at a time, in order to limit the drain on the car's battery.
Before starting a journey, check that the trailer's rear lights are operating correctly. It is an offence to drive without functioning rear lights, which would moreover put other road users at risk.<
Towing a trailer
Observe the speed limit in the country in which you are driving, but do not exceed 80 km/h, approx. 50 mph, when towing a trailer, otherwise the outfit may become unstable.<
Counteracting snaking If the trailer nevertheless begins to snake, the outfit can only be stabilised by braking hard immediately. Only attempt to steer out of the situation if this is absolutely essential, and make any steering movements as cautiously as pos- sible and without endangering other road users.
Trailer Stability Control* The system helps you to neutralise a trailer's tendency to swing from side to side. It detects swinging and automatically brakes the car promptly so that the car is no longer in a critical road-speed range and the trailer is stabilised. The system functions whenever the car is tow- ing a trailer and the power socket for the trailer is connected, starting at a speed of approx. 65 km/h, approx. 40 mph. If the power socket for the trailer is in use, but no trailer is attached due to the use of a bicycle car- rier with lights, for example, the system may still be operational in extreme driving situations. The system is unable to intervene if the trailer jack-knifes, e.g. on roads that are slippery or have a loose surface. Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip over before a swinging motion is detected. The system is not operational if DSC is deacti- vated or malfunctioning, see page 84.
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Navigation Navigation
This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and choose your route, so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination.
Starting navigation system
guidance. A message appears on the control display if new data from the navigation DVD is required. If you change the navigation DVD, a destination that has not been saved will be deleted.
Inserting navigation DVD 1.
Insert the navigation DVD with the label side uppermost.
2. Wait for several seconds to allow the con-
tents of the DVD to be read in.
Removing navigation DVD 1. Press
button 1.
The DVD is ejected part way out of the drive.
2. Remove the DVD. If the DVD is not ejected from the drive, it is pos- sible that the drive is blocked. A message appears on the control display.
Display in the assistance window Professional navigation system: You can have the route or your car's position displayed in the assistance window. This infor- mation remains displayed even if you change to another application. 1. Move the controller to the right to change to
the assistance window.
Your navigation system can determine the pre- cise position of your car by means of satellites and guide you reliably to any specified destina- tion.
Navigation DVD A special navigation DVD is required for the navigation system. This navigation DVD differs for the Professional and Business navigation systems. The latest version can be obtained from BMW Service.
Professional navigation system*
Use the lower drive for the navigation DVD.
Business navigation system*
Use the same drive for navigation DVDs and audio CDs. All the data required for each route guidance procedure is held in the navigation system's buffer memory. The navigation DVD can then be removed during route guidance. This ena- bles you to listen to audio CDs during route
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2. Press the controller.
Further menu items are displayed.
3. Select the desired view of the route or
"Vehicle position".
4. Press the controller. The assistance window is constantly updated as you travel.
