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Priority 3These status reports usually appear
after the car is parked and the ignition
key returned to position 0 (if several
messages have been recorded, they will
appear consecutively, with Priority 3
messages following Priority 1 and 2
messages).
Messages remain available for a period
of approx. two minutes after the display
goes out and the ignition key has been
removed, and can be displayed by
pressing the CHECK key.
The messages can also be displayed
before you start driving with the ignition
key in position 2. The texts then go out
after a short time or when you start driv-
ing, and no warning symbols remain.
Messages are not displayed again until
the ignition key is turned to position 0.
If a plus symbol appears: display addi-
tional messages by pressing the CHECK
key.Check coolant levelIndicates that coolant is almost down to
minimum level. Top up at the next
opportunity. Refer to page 127.To check the Check Control display
(only when no messages are displayed):
Press the CHECK key with the ignition
key in position 2: CHECK CONTROL
OK appears in the display.
EntriesAll numbers for the time and date are
entered with the entry keys according
to the following principle:
The numbers can be entered in any
order. Each time the key is pressed, or
for each half second the key is held
down, the numerical value increases by
one.To display time and datedPress the respective function key
(CLOCK/DATE).
When the ignition key is in position 0 or
removed, the displays appear for a few
seconds; in ignition key position 1 the
desired value is displayed indefinitely.
AM
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The Check Control uses texts with mes-
sages and warnings to alert the driver
to defective systems. In addition, an
indicator lamp is provided in the instru-
ment cluster. For details and operating
instructions, refer to pages 71, 72.
The outside temperature can also be
displayed.
With the digital clock you can
ddisplay the time and date,
dpre-program an hourly reminder sig-
nal (memo) e.g., a reminder of the
news.1 Digital clock display
2 Tone symbol for active memo
function
3 Function key - date
4 Function key - clock
5 SET/RES key
6 Function key - memo
7 Scale selection key
8 Function key - outside temperature
9 Entry keys for numerical values
360us111Check Control with outside temperature display and digital clock*
To display time and datedPress the respective function
key (4/3).
When the ignition key is in position 0
or removed, the displays appear for a
few seconds; in ignition key position 1,
the desired value is displayed indefi-
nitely.
You can display the time in 12 or 24 hour
increments; the date can be shown in
European or US sequence. To change
setting:
dPress time or date function key (4/3)
until the dots ßash.
dPress scale selection key (7).
In the 12-hour mode, AM or PM will
appear on the right side of the clock
display.Memo modeSwitch on and off with the MEMO key.
When MEMO is active, a tone symbol
appears in the right display. The signal
sounds every hour at the pre-pro-
grammed time or without program-
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To stop:
When the time is displayed:
dPress the SET/RES key.
If other information is displayed:
dKey sequence as in illustration.
Take intermediate time:
dPress the TIMER key.
The LED flashes, the intermediate time
is displayed and the timer continues to
run.
Display time again:
dPress the TIMER key again.b
The timer stops with the ignition
key in position 0 and runs again in posi-
tion 1.c
Independent ventilation
*
To enter activation times
You can select two starting times for
independent ventilation. After 30 min-
utes the ventilation shuts off again auto-
matically.
Refer to page 87 for important informa-
tion on using the independent ventila-
tion system.
When you press the TIMER key, the
current status of the ventilation appears
in the display.Enter a switch-on time:
Before you can enter data, the ignition
key must be at position 1 and the digital
clock must be visible in the display.
Repeat key sequence as in the illustra-
tion. (Press the TIMER key twice).
Enter the second switch-on time:
Repeat key sequence as in illustration.
Correct the entered time:
Repeat the key sequence as shown in
the illustration, but enter a different
time.
After you enter the time, an asterisk
*
appears in the display and the LED
lights up, so that you can ascertain that
a switch-on time has been selected.
During ventilation the LED blinks. It
goes off when you turn the switch off.
Request a previously selected time
(LED lights up):
dFor the first switch-on time, press the
TIMER key twice.
dFor the second switch-on time, press
the TIMER key three times.
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Onboard computer*

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Switch on directlyAvailable only with ignition key at posi-
tion 1.
Key sequence as in illustration.Switch off directlyIn ignition key position 1: key sequence
as in the illustration.
In ignition key position 0: press only the
key SET/RES.
Enter codeIn addition to electronic vehicle immo-
bilization (refer to page 30), you can
attain further engine immobilization or
protection against tampering by enter-
ing a code into the onboard computer.
A code number is used to arm the sys-
tem. The code is then required for sub-
sequent starting attempts. Always
remember the code number.To set (ignition key in position 1):
Press the keys in the sequence illus-
trated and then turn the ignition key into
position 0 or remove the key.
Code numbers from "0000" to "9999"
can be entered. (You will have to re-
enter the code each time you activate
the system).
The LED lights up for up to 36 hours
with the ignition key in position 0 or with
the key removed. If the LED flashes for
10 seconds the engine hood has not
been closed or the radio has been
removed.
To cancel with ignition key in position 1
or 2:
A gong and the display "---- Code"
request you to enter a code.
dUse entry keys to enter the code
number
dPress the SET/RES key
dStart the engine.
The system responds to attempts to
start the vehicle using an incorrect code
or no code at all by preventing the
engine from starting.
2
1TIMER
km/mls
MEMOSET/RES 1000 100
10 1
SPEED CONSUM TEMP DIST CHECK CLOCK
DATE
LIMIT RANGE CODE
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Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)This system is designed to enhance
operating stability, especially while
accelerating and during cornering.
ASC+T automatically assumes opera-
tion each time you start the engine.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out shortly after you switch
on the ignition.
To deactivate the systemPress the button; the indicator lamp
comes on.To reactivate the systemPress the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.Indicator lamp flashesThe system is actively regulating drive
torque in response to monitored vehicle
operating conditions.Indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine is started, or comes on
in the course of normal vehicle
operationThe system has a defect. The vehicle
normally remains operational even with-
out ASC+T. Consult your authorized
BMW Retailer for repair.When ASC+T is switched off, you drive
with a conventional drive system. We
recommend that you deactivate the
system for increased traction
dwhen rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
(refer to "Starting off", page 10 5)
dor when driving with snow chains.
b
But even with ASC+T the laws of
physics can not be suspended. Any
consequences arising from traction loss
due to excessive vehicle speed remain
the responsibility of the driver. We
therefore urge you to avoid using the
additional safety margin of the system
as an excuse for taking risks.c
For more details, please refer to section
"Advanced Technology" on page 156.
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Parking lampsDLow beamsLIGHTS ON warning
When you turn the ignition key to 0, a
buzzer sounds for a few seconds after
the driver's door has been opened, if
the lamps have not been turned off.
On vehicles with alpha-numeric Check
Control
*:
This warning comes through the Check
Control, refer to page 71.
Daytime-running lamps switch
*
If desired, the lighting switch can be left
in the second position: when the igni-
tion is switched off, the external lighting
is also switched off.
On vehicles with daytime running fea-
ture, the lamps come on whenever the
ignition key is turned to position 2 with
the headlamp switch remaining at 0.Adjust the illumination intensity by turn-
ing the rotary dial.
E
When you switch off the ignition
without turning off the head-
lamps, only the parking lamps
stay on.
When you return the ignition key to
position 0, a buzzer sounds for a few
seconds to remind you that the lamps
have been left on.
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Foglamps
*
0 Continuously off.
1 Lamps on:
dWith door open (switching via door
contact).
dFor a few seconds after closing the
door; lamps go out immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
dAfter the ignition has been switched
off for a few seconds, if the vehicle
lighting was switched on.
dIf your car is equipped with the
driver's door lock heating option,
when the driver's door handle is
lifted for a few seconds with the vehi-
cle closed (possible a maximum of
three times).
dFollowing an accident.BMW Convertible: With the switch set
to position 1, a safety circuit ensures
that any lamps in the vehicle which may
still be on are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after leaving the
vehicle.
2 Continuously on.
Footwell lamps
*
The footwell lamps operate in the same
way as the interior lamp.Reading lamps
*
The reading lamps are located in the
front near the interior lamp and in the
rear
*. They can be switched on and off
with the switch adjacent to each lamp.
t
A green indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster to
indicate that the front foglamps
are on.
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BMW ConvertibleThe switches for the map reading lamps
next to the interior lamp are operated in
the same manner as the interior lamp
switch.
The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated at ignition key position 2.
Press the switches with the heating
symbols:
To switch over while heating: press the
dimly lit switch.
To switch off prematurely: press the
brightly lit switch.This ventilates the vehicle's interior and
lowers its temperature using the heater
or the air conditioner fan.
The system is operated by the onboard
computer, refer to page 77.
You can set the time for the system to
start; it will remain active for 30 min-
utes. You can also turn it on and off
directly.
As the system uses a substantial
amount of electric current, you should
refrain from activating it twice in suc-
cession without allowing the battery to
be recharged in normal operation
between use.
The independent ventilation is available
for use when the outside temperature is
above 60 5F (166), but not when driv-
ing.
The air comes out through the vents for
the upper body area. The vents must
therefore be open for the system to
operate. Rapid heat-up as long as the
switch lights up brightly. Auto-
matic changeover to regular
heating.
Heating as long as the switch
lights up brightly. The heater
switches off automatically.
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Interior lamps Seat heating*Independent ventilation*