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For your own safety
 Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels 
containing up to 10% ethanol or 
other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxy-
gen by weight (i.e., 15% MTBE or 
3% methanol plus an equivalent 
amount of co-solvent) will not void the 
applicable warranties with respect to 
defects in materials or workmanship. 
Field experience has indicated signifi-
cant differences in fuel quality (i.e., vol-
atility, composition, additives, etc.) 
among gasolines offered for sale in the 
United States and Canada. The use of 
poor-quality fuels may result in drive-
ability, starting and stalling problems, 
especially under certain environmental 
conditions, such as high ambient tem-
perature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems that you suspect could be related 
to the fuel you are using, we recom-
mend that you respond by switching to 
a recognized high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled 
maintenance.
Follow the relevant safety rules when 
you are handling gasoline. 
<
 
 
 
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine 
parts and accessories approved by 
BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested 
and approved by BMW and Original 
BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire 
the assurance that they have been thor-
oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti-
mum performance when installed on 
your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free 
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
BMW will not accept any liability for 
damage resulting from installation of 
parts and accessories not approved by 
BMW.
BMW cannot test every product from 
other manufacturers to verify if it can be 
used on a BMW safely and without risk 
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its 
occupants.
Original 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 op-
eration of any portable cellular phone 
from within the vehicle without using an 
externally-mounted antenna) or trans-
ceiver equipment (C.B., walkie-talkie, 
ham radio, for instance) may cause ex-
tensive damage to the vehicle, compro-
mise its safety, interfere with the vehi-
cle's electrical system, or affect the 
validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. 
See your authorized BMW center for 
additional information.
 
<
 
 
Maintenance, replacement, or re-
pair of the emission control de-
vices and systems may be performed 
by any automotive repair establishment 
or individual using any certified automo-
tive part.
 
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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 
     
        
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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
 
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 
     
        
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
 
1 Parking lamps/Low beams96
2
 
>
 
Turn signal68
 
>
 
Parking lamp97
 
>
 
High beams97
 
>
 
Headlamp flasher68
 
>
 
Onboard computer89
3 Horn: The entire surface
4 Fog lamps97
5 Wiper/Washer lever68
6 Central locking system32
7 Hazard warning system24
8 Rear window defroster70
9 Electric steering wheel 
adjustment49
10 Parking brake release handle61
11 Parking brake pedal61
 
Cockpit 
     
        
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Indicator and warning lamps
 
Green: For your information
 
Turn signal
Flashes when the turn signals 
are in operation. Rapid flashing 
indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information: Refer to 
page 68.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise con-
trol is activated. Available for 
operation via the multi-function steering 
wheel. 
For additional information: Refer to 
page 70.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch 
on the fog lamps. 
For additional information: Refer to 
page 97.
 
Blue: For your information
 
High beam
Lights up when the high beams 
are on or the headlamp flasher 
is actuated. 
For additional information: Refer to 
pages 68, 97. 
     
        
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
 
Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
 
The controls integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel are provided so 
that you can operate a number of ac-
cessories quickly and without being 
distracted from traffic conditions. You 
may operate:
 
>
 
Some of the functions of the radio, 
the CD and cassette modes
 
>
 
The recirculated-air mode of the air 
conditioner or
 
>The steering wheel heating
>The cruise control and
>Selected cellular phone functions.
In order to operate a system via 
the MFL, the corresponding sys-
tem controls must be switched on.< 
The illustration shows the maximum 
possible number of controls, corre-
sponding to a full range of optional 
equipment. Refer to the individual ac-
cessory manuals for more detailed de-
scriptions.
1 Cellular phone: Receive an incoming 
call, initiate dialing and end a call.
Pressing and holding the key for a 
longer period activates or deactivates 
the voice input
*
2 Radio/Telephone: Selection
3 Radio/Telephone: Search backward 
or station keys or scroll in the phone 
book.
Fast forward and reverse for CD and 
cassette modes
4 Radio/Telephone: Volume
5 Radio/Telephone: Search forward or 
station keys or scroll in the phone 
book.
Fast forward and reverse for CD and 
cassette modes390de110
6 Horn: The entire surface
7 Cruise control: Activate stored 
setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: Store and acceler-
ate (+); decelerate and store (–) 
9 Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/
Deactivate
10 Recirculated-air mode and AUC or 
steering wheel heating: Switch on 
and off 
     
        
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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