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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We there- fore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have com- piled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The man- ual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser- vice Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
© 2003 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 157 647
US English VIII/03 5 10
Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 202.
Using this Owner's Manual
Notes Reporting safety defects
At a glance 10 Cockpit 16 Control Center 20
Voice command system
Controls 26 Opening and closing 36 Adjustments 45
49 Driving 65
76Transporting children safely
Everything under control Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Lamps
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90 A congenial climate 96 Practical interior accessoriesDriving tips 106 Things to remember when driving
Navigation 114 Starting navigation system 116 Destination entry 123 Destination guidance 127 What to do if …
Entertainment 130 On/off, tone 134 Radio 141 CD Compact Disc 144 CD changer
Communications 150 Telephoning 161 TeleService, BMW Assist
Mobility 168 Refueling 170 Wheels and tires 177 Under the hood 181 Maintenance 183 Rules and regulations 184 Replacing components 190 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference 198 Technical data 202 Everything from A to Z
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial over- view of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.
Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time. You can find information on BMW, e.g. technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and seri- ous damage to the vehicle. mation.
Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.
Indicates special equipment, country- specific equipment and optional extras when available. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Man-
ual for information on a particular part or assembly.
Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state- of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.
The individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individual- ized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks possible differences between the descrip- tions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. Should your BMW be equipped with fea- tures or accessories not described in this manual, please consult the enclosed sup- plementary manual(s).
to assist you in identifying
For your own safety
Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including
10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equiv- alent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differ- ences in fuel quality – volatility, composi- tion, additives, etc. – among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environ- mental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob- lems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommenda- tions may result in unscheduled mainte- nance. Follow the relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-perform-
ance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspond- ingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of conse- quential damage and the related safety risks.
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by
BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum perfor- mance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for dam- age resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones – including operation of any portable phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna – or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Consult your BMW cen- ter for additional information.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automo- tive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.
Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publica- tion thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following war- ranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warran- ties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Reporting safety defects The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notify- ing BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675- 1227, Telephone (800) 831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transporta- tion, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi- cle safety from the Hotline.
At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to serve as a source of orientation in your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
Cockpit
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays
Roller sun blind for rear window 97 Rear window safety switch 34 Electric power windows 33
Adjusting exterior mirrors 42Turn signal indicators 56
High beams, headlamp flasher 88
Check Control 68
Computer 70
Standing lamps 88
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Buttons on steering wheel
Portable phone
Accepting a call Start calling Ending call.
Volume
Voice command system.
Fast forward/reverse:
Radio Press briefly: change station Press longer: manual tuning or auto- matic search scan CD Press briefly: select track Press longer: fast forward/reverse.
Individually programmable, refer to page 44.
Individually programmable, refer to page 44
Voice instructions for navigation.10
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1415
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17Instrument cluster 12
Windshield wipers 57
Rain sensor 57
Ignition lock 49
Horn: the entire surfaceSteering wheel heater 44
Steering wheel adjustment 43
Cruise control 58
Active cruise control 59
Opening the hood 177 Opening the luggage compartment lid 31
Head-Up Display 85
Parking lamps and low beams 87
Instrument lighting 88
Front fog lamps 89
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Instrument cluster
1 Indicator lamps for turn signal
7 Display for
> Automatic transmission 54 > Sequential manual transmission 53
> Computer 70 > Date and remaining distance forservice requirement 66
> Trip odometer/odometer 65 > Check Control message present 68
8 Fuel gauge 66 9 To set trip odometer to zero
and reset for service requirement display 65
indicators 13
2 Speedometer with display of speed for
> Cruise control 58
or
> Active cruise control 59
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Display for active cruise control 60 5 Tachometer with variable advance
warning field and Energy Control 65
6 Display for
> Indicator and warning lamps of the
Check Control 68
> Speed of the cruise control 58 > Desired speed for active cruise
control 60
> Clock/date 65 > Outside temperature 65
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself The indicator and warning lamps identified by the + symbol are subjected to an oper- ation check each time you switch on the ignition or start the engine. They each light up once for different periods of time. When a malfunction occurs in a monitored system, the corresponding lamp will either fail to go out when the engine is started, or it will come on again during normal driving. For information on how you should respond when this happens, please refer to the pages indicated.
Turn signal indicators 56
Active steering + 82
Handbrake/brake fluid, brake hydraulics/DBC Dynamic Brake Control + 50/ 180/ 79 Handbrake/brake fluid, brake hydraulics/DBC Dynamic Brake Control for Canadian models Airbags + 83
Service Engine Soon + 183
If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermit- tently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic sys- tems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possi- ble opportunity. Service Engine Soon indicator lamp for Canadian models.Front fog lamps 89
ABS Antilock Brake System + 77
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 79
High beams/headlamp flasher 88
Please fasten safety belt + 40
DSC Dynamic Stability Control + 78
Check Gas Cap 168
lamp for US modelsColors The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different colors and combinations. The following section explains the signifi- cance of the individual colors as well as how you should respond when they appear. > Red:
Stop immediately or important reminder
> Red and yellow:
Continue driving moderately
> Yellow:
Have checked soon or for your information
> Green or blue:
For your information.
Indicator and warning lamps of the Check Control Other indicator and warning lamps appear in display 6 of the instrument cluster as necessary, accompanied by supplemen- tary text on the Control Display, refer to Check Control, page 68.
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Comfort area: controls and displays
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1 Microphone for
12 Ejecting
> Telephone/portable phone 151 > Voice command system 20
2 Reading lamps 89 3 Starting emergency call 190 4 Interior lamps 89 5 Glass roof, electric 34 6 Front passenger's airbag indicator
lamp 84
7 Control Display 16
displays for menu guidance
8 Hazard warning flashers 9 Central locking system 30 10 Automatic climate control 90
Temperature setting, left/right 91
Automatic air distribution and supply 91> Navigation CD/DVD 114
> Audio CD 13013 Drive for navigation CD/DVD 114 14 Drive for audio CD 130 15 Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting the volume 130
16 Center console switching center
Heated seats 41
Active seat ventilation 42
Active seat 42
PDC Park Distance Control 76
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 78
Cooling function 91
17 Controller 16
Horizontal movement in four directions, turn or press
18 Activating voice command system 20 19 Open start menu 17
Automatic recirculated-air control AUC 91
Maximum cooling 91
Residual heat mode 92
To switch off automatic climate control 92
Air volume 91
Defrost windows 91
Rear window defroster 90
11 Button for
> Station scan/track search 130 > CD player 141 > CD changer 145
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Control Center
The Control Center groups the functions of a large number of switches. This means that these functions can be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to the principle of the menu guidance. How you control the individual functions is described in the con- text of the relevant equipment.
Controls
1 Controller: you navigate through the
menus of the Control Center and make adjustments by turning, pressing and moving it to the left, right, forwards or backwards
2 Opening the start menu from any menu
item
3 Control Display When you turn the controller, you feel a clicking. This helps you to select the desired menu item.
To avoid posing an unnecessary haz- ard due to inattention, both to your
own vehicle's occupants and to other road
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users: never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road condi- tions allow.<
Menu overview You can call up all the functions in the Con- trol Center using five menu items.
Communication > Portable phone* > BMW Assist* or TeleService*.
Navigation or onboard information > Navigation system* > Onboard information, e.g. for display of
the average fuel consumption.
Entertainment > Radio > CD.
Climate > Air distribution > Seat air conditioning* > Independent ventilation*.
Menu item > Switching off the Control Display > Traffic information > Sound and display settings > Settings for your vehicle, e.g. Key
Memory
> Display of the maintenance requirement
and dates for statutory emission and vehicle inspections.
Menu guidance As of ignition key position 1, the following message appears on the Control Display:
Displays on the Control Display
A menu
Confirm the message by pressing the con- troller; the start menu is opened.
Start menu
1 In menus, you can change fields to
select the menu items they contain or to make adjustments. The active field is brighter than the others
2 Menu items are usually grouped in hor-
izontal or vertical lists
3 Arrows indicates that other menu items
can be selected in lists, but these are not visible at the moment
4 Adjustments are displayed in diagrams
or as numbers
5 A symbol indicates the last selected
menu item of the start menu
In ignition key position 2: Via the start menu, you can open four menus by moving the controller to the left, right, forwards or backwards. Pressing the controller opens the menu. Calling up the start menu:
Press button. Opening the start menu from the menu:
Press the button twice.
Communication
Navigation or onboard information
Entertainment
Climate
menu
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Status information
> The computer or trip computer > The travel route in vehicles with naviga-
tion system
> The current position. To select the display in the assistance win- dow: 1. Move the controller to the right to
switch to the assistance window and press the controller
1 Manual or automatic air distribution for
driver and passenger side 2 Display for Entertainment:
Radio and CD or
Entertainment off Display for telephone: Name of network operator with display for roaming:
Roaming active
3 SMS received
Reception of portable phone network
and emergency call possible SOS: emergency call possible no display: emergency call not possible
5 Current time If information is issued by the Check Con- trol or inputs are made using the voice command system, a text message appears here on the Control Display.
Assistance window*
While you are operating whatever functions you like using the Control Center, you can obtain the following additional information in the assistance window: > Short help and supplementary informa-
tion texts for selected menu entries
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2. Select the menu item and press the
controller.
Switching Control Display on/off To switch off the Control Display: 1. Open the start menu 2. Open the menu by pressing the con-
troller
3. Select "Display off" and press the con-
troller. The status informations continue to be displayed.
To switch on the Control Display: Press the controller.
Selecting menu items and making adjustments
1 To select individual menu items: turn
4 To select menu items, cf. 1: turn the
controller. The marking moves
5 To make adjustments: turn the control- ler. A graphical display, numerical val- ues or text displays change. The adjust- ment is adopted if you change the field or switch into another menu
the controller. The marking moves. Menu items shown in white can be selected
2 To activate menu items selected with
the marking: press the controller. In the current field, new menu items are dis- played or a function is executed
3 To change the current field: move the controller to the left, right, forwards or backwards and let go
If you hold the controller for longer than approx. 2 seconds in one
position, the menu that lies in that direction will be opened.<
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Voice command system
The concept The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle sys- tems without ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. The menu items on the Control Display serve as voice commands for the equip- ment that can be operated using the voice command system. This means you can open these menu items using the voice command system instead of with the con- troller. The voice command system transforms your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.
Precondition If the language of the voice command and Control Display do not match, change the language of the Control Display, refer to page 74.
Symbols used
{...} Identifies voice commands. {{...}} Identifies instructions generated by the voice command system.
Voice commands
Activating voice command system
If voice command is to come from the pas- senger side: Press the button in the center console for a longer period.
This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic message indicate that you can enter voice commands.
The text or numbers that the voice com- mand system has registered will appear at this position on the Control Display.
This symbol appears on the Control Dis-
play when you can enter additional voice commands. If there are no other voice commands, operate the equipment using the Control Center.
Canceling voice command system Press the in the center console or
button on the steering wheel or
Entertainment
{Cancel}.
Briefly press the wheel or in the center console.
button on the steering
While notes are being recorded, canceling is only possible using one of the buttons.
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Voice commands You can have the system list the possible voice commands:
{Options}.
In addition to the commands described in this Owner's Manual, alternative com- mands are often possible for the same functions, e.g.:
{Radio on} or {Switch on radio}.
You can use short commands to make it easier to run certain functions.
An example: selecting a radio station 1. Switch on radio 2. Press the
button on the steering
wheel or in the center console 3.
{Entertainment}. The system issues: {{Entertainment}}
4.
{AM}. The system issues: {{AM}}
5. Select the station, e.g.:
> {Frequency 95 Point 5}. The system issues: {{95.5}}.
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Notes
Do not use the voice command sys- tem in emergency situations. In stress
situations, voice and pitch can change. Instead, use the emergency call button near the interior rearview mirror.<
At the time of going to press, the voice command system was available
in English. Other languages are currently not available. The telephone can also be operated using voice control, refer to page 157.<
Important for voice commands Issue the commands fluently and at normal volume, avoiding excessing emphasis and pauses. The voice command system uses a special hands-free microphone located in the front of your vehicle's headliner. On vehicles with telephone, two vehicle microphones are fitted. Although the system is designed to filter out ambient noise, you can help ensure that your commands will be under- stood by observing the following instruc- tions: > Keep the doors, windows and glass
roof closed to prevent interference from ambient noise
> Avoid other sources of noise in the
vehicle while speaking, and ask other vehicle occupants to refrain from talk- ing while you are using the system
> Without a telephone, the vehicle micro-
phone is directed at the driver. This means that the system might not be able to register the voices of other vehi- cle occupants properly.
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