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Door locks – from outsideTo open luggage compartmentPress button 3.
The luggage compartment lid will open 
slightly, regardless of whether the lid 
was previously locked or unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure 
that the luggage compartment lid 
was not opened unintentionally.<463de026
Panic-Mode (trigger alarm)By pressing button 3 for 2 to 5 seconds, 
the alarm can be sounded in the event 
of danger, if it is armed
*.
Pressing button 1 will deactivate the 
alarm.
The LED (light-emitting diode) lights up 
when individual buttons are pressed.
Non-BMW systemsThe remote control system's function-
ing may be affected by other units or 
equipment operating in the immediate 
vicinity of your car. 
Should this occur, you can still open 
and close the vehicle using the master 
key in both the door and luggage com-
partment locks. 
For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units com-
ply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal 
Communications Commission) regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the fol-
lowing:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications 
or changes to these devices could 
void the user's authority to operate this 
equipment.< 

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Door locks – from inside Use this button to operate the central 
locking system when the doors are 
closed. The doors and luggage com-
partment lid are unlocked or locked 
only. The anti-theft alarm system is not 
activated.
After opening the driver's door by acti-
vating the remote control once, the 
front passenger door can also be 
opened by pressing the button. When 
the driver's door is closed, it is auto-
matically locked.
If you desire, the central locking 
system will secure the locks as 
soon as you start to drive. This can be 
adjusted to be key-specific.<460us007
To unlock and open the doors>Either unlock the doors together with 
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull each of the release 
handles above the armrests or
>pull the release handle for each door 
twice: The first pull unlocks the door, 
and the second one opens it.
Doors locked from outside can be 
opened from inside by first press-
ing the button and then pulling a re-
lease handle twice.<
To engage locks>Either use the central locking button 
to lock all doors at once, or
>press down the individual door lock 
buttons. The fuel filler door then re-
mains unlocked. As an added design 
feature to prevent the driver from be-
ing inadvertently locked out of the ve-
hicle, the driver's door lock button 
will not engage as long as the door 
is open.
Children might be able to lock the 
doors from the inside. For this rea-
son, take the vehicle's keys with you so 
that the vehicle can be opened again 
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Seat and mirror memory
*
Adjusting steering wheel 
To select a stored setting:Automatic:
1 Open driver's door after unlocking or 
ignition key in position 1
2 Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3 
as desired.
The adjustment cycle is canceled im-
mediately if you press a seat adjust-
ment switch or one of the memory 
buttons.
Manual:
1 With driver's door closed and ignition 
key either removed or in position 
0 or 2
2 Maintain pressure on desired mem-
ory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjust-
ment process is completed.
If you press the 
M
EMORY button acci-
dentally: Press the button a second 
time, the indicator lamp goes out.
Do not select a memory position 
while the vehicle is moving. There 
is a risk of accident from unexpected 
seat movement.<
You can adapt the vehicle settings 
so that your own personalized 
seat setting is initiated when you unlock 
the car using your personalized remote 
control key.<
When this setting is used, be sure 
that the footwell behind the driver's 
seat is clear before unlocking the vehi-
cle. Otherwise, persons or objects could 
be injured or damaged should the seat 
move backward.<
1 Push the locking lever downward
2 Adjust the steering wheel (fore/aft 
and up/down) to the desired position
3 Pull the lever back in to clamp the 
steering wheel in the new position.
Do not adjust the steering wheel 
while the vehicle is moving. There 
is a risk of accident from unexpected 
movement. See pages 48 and 58 for in-
formation on correct seating/steering 
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) This system provides enhanced driving 
stability, especially when you are just 
starting off or accelerating, and provide 
increased traction on curves.
In addition to optimizing road traction 
and vehicle stability when the vehicle is 
accelerating or starting, the system also 
provides enhanced stability when cor-
nering within physically feasible limits.
The system starts up automatically 
each time you start the engine.462us026
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly 
after you switch on the ignition. 
Refer to pages 21 and 22.
Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is actively regulating drive 
torque in response to monitored vehicle 
operating conditions.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after 
the engine is started, or comes on dur-
ing the course of normal vehicle opera-
tion:
If the system has not been deactivated, 
there is a system malfunction. The vehi-
cle remains operational, but without 
DSC. 
Please consult your authorized BMW 
center for repairs.
To deactivate the systemPress the button. The indicator lamp 
will come on.
The illustration depicts the arrangement 
of the buttons if the vehicle is fully 
equipped. This may vary, depending on 
the equipment actually installed.
When the DSC is deactivated, you are 
operating with conventional torque 
transfer.
In exceptional instances, it is effective 
to deactivate the system:
>when rocking the vehicle or starting 
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
>or when driving with snow chains.
Refer also to page 110.To reactivate the systemPress the button again; the indicator 
lamp goes out.
The laws of physics cannot be re-
pealed, even with DSC. Any con-
sequences 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.<
For additional details concerning DSC, 
please refer to the chapter "Advanced 
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Automatic climate control Heated seats
*
Roller sun blind
*
Microfilter, activated charcoal 
filter
*
A microfilter traps dust and pollen from 
the outside air. The activated-charcoal 
filter provides additional protection by 
filtering gaseous pollutants from the 
outside air. Your BMW center replaces 
this combined filter
* as a standard part 
of your scheduled maintenance. A sub-
stantial reduction in air flow indicates 
that the filter needs to be replaced 
early.
For additional details on the filter 
change, please refer to page 154.The seat cushion and backrest can be 
heated with ignition key in position 2.
By repeated actuation of a button, you 
can select one of three different opera-
tion modes.
>Two indicator lamps on: Heating at a 
high temperature
>One indicator lamp on: Heating at a 
low temperature
>Indicator lamps off: Seat heating de-
activated.
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To actuate, press the button briefly with 
ignition key in position 2. 
The illustration depicts the arrangement 
of the buttons if the vehicle is fully 
equipped. This may vary, depending 
on the equipment actually installed.462us028 

Everything from A to Z
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NNavigation system, refer to 
the radio operating 
instructions
Neckrest 48
New transmitter, radio 
remote control 147
Non-smokers package 96
Nozzles 122OOBD connector 137
Obstruction protection 44
Odometer 74
Oil
filling capacity 173
quality 124
viscosity 124
Oil additives 123
Oil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
Oil consumption 123
Oil dipstick 123
Oil filter change 173
Oil level
check 123
indicator lamp 21
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp 20
Oil specifications 124
OILSERVICE 76Onboard computer 77
Onboard computer, refer to 
the radio operating 
instructions
Onboard tool kit 140
Opening and closing
from inside 38
from outside 34
Outlets, ventilation 88
Outside temperature 
display 78
PPaint blemishes 131
Paint, care 131
Paintwork
minor repairs 132
waxing 132
Park Distance Control 
(PDC) 80
Parking brake 64
Parking help 80
Parking lamps 84, 85
bulb replacement 142
Parking, winter 111
PDC (Park Distance 
Control) 80
Performance 170
Pocket lamp 94
Pollen 93
Power steering 112
Power windows 44Preheat 62
Pressure monitoring, 
tires 82, 164
Pressure, tires 27, 113
RRadiator 173
Radio Data System 
(RDS) 162
Radio reception 112, 162
Radio remote control, new 
transmitter 147
Radio, refer also to the radio 
operating instructions
Rain sensor 70, 165
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control) 82, 164
RDS (Radio Data 
System) 162
Reading lamps 86
Rear backrest, folding 98
Rear lamps 143
Rear window 
defroster 71, 92
Rear-view mirror 52
Reclining seat 47
Refueling 26
Remote control 35
Removal of the vehicle from 
service 136
Remove condensation, 
windows 91Replenish washer fluid 122
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve control lamp 75
Restraint system 56, 60
Reverse 17, 65
Roller blind, sun 
protection 93
Roof load 172
Roof luggage rack 101
Rubber parts 110
SSafety belt height 
adjustment 55
Safety belt tensioner 162
Safety belts 55
safety belt height 
adjustment 55
Safety buttons 38
Safety feature 44
Seat
electric power 50
mechanical 47
Seat adjustment 47
Seat heating 93
Seat memory 51
Securing cargo 100
Securing loads 100
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission 66
Self-diagnostics 166