
 
Contents
 
Overview
Controls and features
 
Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps20
Multifunction steering wheel 
(MFL)23
Hazard warning flashers24
Warning triangle24
First-aid kit24
Refueling25
Fuel specifications25
Tire inflation pressure26
 
Locks and security systems:
 
Keys30
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer31
Central locking system32
Door locks – outside32
Radio remote control33
Door locks – inside36
Luggage compartment lid37
Luggage compartment39
Alarm system40
Electric power windows42
Security glass43
Sliding/Tilt sunroof44
 
Adjustments:
 
Seats46
Steering wheel49
Mirrors50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory51
Car Memory, Key Memory53
 
Passenger safety systems:
 
Safety belts54
Airbags55
Child restraints57
Child restraint installation58
Child-safety locks58
 
Driving:
 
Steering/Ignition lock59
Starting engine59
Switching off engine60Parking brake61
Automatic transmission62
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic65
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher68
Washer/Wiper system/Rain 
sensor68
Rear window defroster70
Cruise control70
 
Everything under control:
 
Odometer, outside temperature 
display72
Tachometer72
Energy control73
Fuel gauge73
Temperature gauge74
Service Interval Display74
Check Control 75
Multi-Information Display 
(MID)78
Digital clock79
Onboard computer84
 
Technology for safety and 
convenience:
 
Park Distance Control PDC90
Automatic Stability Control plus 
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC)92
Electronic Damper Control 
(EDC)93
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)94 

 
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Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
 
Lamps:
 
Parking lamps/Low beams96
Instrument panel lighting96
High beams/Parking lamps97
Fog lamps97
Interior lamps97
Reading lamps98
 
Controlling the climate 
for pleasant driving:
 
Automatic climate control100
Rear passenger-area air 
conditioning105
Seat heating106
Steering wheel heating106
Roller sun blind107
Independent ventilation 
system107
 
Cabin convenience:
 
Integrated Universal
Remote Control108
Glove compartment110
Center armrests111
Additional storage areas113
Cup holder113
Cellular phone113
Ashtray114
Cigarette lighter115
Rear footrests115
 
Loading and transporting cargo:
 
Ski bag116
Cargo loading118
Roof-mounted luggage rack118
 
Special operating instructions:
 
Break-in procedure122
Driving notes123
Catalytic converter124
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)125
Disc brakes126
Brake system128
Winter operation128
Power steering130
Level control system130
Cellular phone131
Radio reception131
 
Wheels and tires:
 
Tire inflation pressure132
Tire condition132
Tire replacement133
Tire rotation133
Wheel and tire 
combinations134
Winter tires135
Snow chains135
Approved wheel and tire 
specifications136
 
Under the hood:
 
Hood137
Engine compartment138
Washer fluids142
Washer nozzles142
Engine oil143
Coolant146
Brake fluid147
Oil for power steering/
Level control system148
Vehicle Identification 
Number148
 
Care and maintenance:
 
The BMW Maintenance 
System149
Caring for your car150
Airbags156
Vehicle storage156
 
Laws and regulations:
 
Technical modifications to the 
vehicle157
OBD connector158 

 
Contents
 
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
 
Replacement procedures:
 
Onboard tool kit162
Windshield wiper blades162
Lamps and bulbs163
Remote control168
Changing tires170
Battery173
Fuses176
 
In case of electrical
malfunction:
 
Fuel filler door178
Sliding/Tilt sunroof178
 
Assistance, giving and 
receiving:
 
Jump-starting179
Towing the vehicle180Airbags184
Adaptive Transmission Control 
(ATC)184
Automatic Stability Control plus 
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC)185
Radio reception186
BMW Active Seat186
Safety belt tensioner187
DSP sound system187
Interior rearview mirror with auto-
matic dimming feature188
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)189
Xenon lamps190
Water and dirt repelling 
windshield191Engine specifications194
Dimensions195
Weights196
Capacities197
Electrical system198
Drive belts198 

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Locks and security systems:
Keys30
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer31
Central locking system32
Door locks – outside32
Radio remote control33
Door locks – inside36
Luggage compartment lid37
Luggage compartment39
Alarm system40
Electric power windows42
Security glass43
Sliding/Tilt sunroof44
Adjustments:
Seats46
Steering wheel49
Mirrors50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory51
Car Memory, Key Memory53
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts54
Airbags55
Child restraints57
Child restraint installation58
Child-safety locks58
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock59
Starting engine59
Switching off engine60 

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Parking brake61
Automatic transmission62
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic65
Indicator/Headlamp flasher68
Washer/Wiper system/Rain 
sensor68
Rear window defroster70
Cruise control70
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature 
display72
Tachometer72
Energy control73
Fuel gauge73
Temperature gauge74
Service Interval Display74
Check Control75
Multi-Information Display 
(MID)78
Digital clock79
Onboard computer84
Technology for safety and 
convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)90
Automatic Stability Control plus 
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC)92
Electronic Damper Control 
(EDC)93
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)94Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams96
Instrument panel rheostat96
High beams/Parking lamps97
Fog lamps97
Interior lamps97
Reading lamps98
Controlling the climate 
for pleasant driving:
Automatic climate control100
Rear passenger-area air 
conditioning105
Seat heating106
Steering wheel heating106
Rear window blind107
Independent ventilation 
system107
Cabin convenience:
Integrated Universal
Remote control108
Glove compartment110
Center armrests111
Additional storage areas113
Cup holder113
Cellular phone113
Ashtray114
Cigarette lighter115
Rear footrests115
Loading and transporting cargo:
Ski bag116
Cargo loading118
Roof-mounted luggage rack118 

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Central locking system Door locks – outsideThe conceptThe central locking system is ready for 
operation as soon as you close the 
driver's door. The system engages and 
releases the locks on the
>doors
>luggage compartment lid
>fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be 
operated 
>from outside via the driver's door or 
luggage compartment lock and with 
the remote control
>from inside via the central locking 
button.
The fuel filler door remains unlocked 
when you activate the system from in-
side the vehicle.
The anti-theft system is automatically 
armed whenever you activate the cen-
tral locking system from outside the ve-
hicle. The alarm system is also acti-
vated or deactivated.
In the event of an accident, the central 
locking system unlocks automatically 
(only those doors which were not 
locked separately with the safety lock 
buttons). Refer to page 36. In addition, 
the hazard warning flashers and interior 
lamps come on.
To engage and release locksOne turn of the key in the driver's door 
lock unlocks the driver's door only. 
Turning the key a second time unlocks 
all of the remaining doors, the luggage 
compartment lid and the fuel filler door.
When a door is opened, the inte-
rior lamps and the exterior door 
handle illumination are switched on. 
Switching off is automatic.< 380de015
Convenience operating modeYou can also use your remote control 
transmitter to open and close the elec-
tric power windows and the sliding/tilt 
sunroof.
>To open: With the door closed, turn 
the key to the "Unlock" position and 
hold it.
>To close: With the door closed, turn 
the key to the "Lock" position and 
hold it.
Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is 
trapped by the closing motion. The 
movement stops when you release the 
key.< Manual operation(in the event of an electrical failure)
Turn the key all the way to the extreme 
left or right to unlock/lock the door. 

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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Radio remote controlThe remote control makes opening and 
locking the doors of your vehicle very 
convenient. Furthermore, it provides 
three additional functions which can 
only be executed by means of the re-
mote control:
>Switching on the interior lamps and il-
luminating the exterior door handles.
With this function, you can also 
"search for" your vehicle, when 
parked in an underground garage, for 
instance
>To open luggage compartment lid
The luggage compartment lid will 
open slightly, regardless of whether 
the lid was previously locked or un-
locked
>Panic Mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an 
alarm.
The anti-theft system is also deacti-
vated/activated simultaneously with 
the unlocking or locking of the vehicle, 
and the alarm system is disarmed/
armed.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the inte-
rior lamps and the exterior door handle 
illumination are switched on.
Master keysKeys with a transmitter for remote con-
trol are master keys. Refer to page 30.
Since children might be able to 
lock the doors from the inside, 
take the vehicle's keys with you so that 
the vehicle can be opened again from 
the outside at any time.< 
Every transmission is indicated by a 
light signal. If the signal no longer lights 
up when a button is pressed and lock-
ing with the remote control no longer 
functions:
Change the battery. Refer to page 168.380us644
Unlocking and convenience 
opening modeTo release: Press button 1.
Press the button once to unlock the 
driver's door only; press a second time 
to unlock all remaining doors as well as 
the luggage compartment and fuel filler 
door.
Convenience opening mode: Press and 
hold button 1. The electric power win-
dows and the sliding/tilt sunroof are 
opened.
If you desire, you can have this 
feature set so that it is related to 
specific keys.< 380us645 

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Luggage compartment lidOpening from inside the carIf the luggage compartment lid has not 
been locked separately, you can open it 
with this button when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.380de018
ClosingThe handle recess in the interior trim 
panel of the luggage compartment lid 
(arrow) makes it easier to pull the lid 
down.380de128
Automatic Soft-Close featureTo close the luggage compartment lid, 
merely press it down gently. The clos-
ing process will then be carried out au-
tomatically.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the 
travel path of the luggage com-
partment lid is clear when it is closed, 
as with all closing procedures.
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely 
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes 
could penetrate the interior of the vehi-
cle. Should it be absolutely necessary 
to operate the vehicle with the luggage 
compartment lid open:
>Close all windows. Shut the sliding/
tilt sunroof
>Increase the airflow of the automatic 
climate control to a high level. Refer 
to page 104.<