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Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery in the vehicle only
when the engine is not running. Use the
connections provided in the engine
compartment (for correct connections,
refer to "Jump-starting" on page 170).
The service life specified for the
battery can be achieved only if it
is always kept adequately charged.
Have the charge condition of the bat-
tery checked frequently if the vehicle
is used primarily for driving short
distances.<
Before performing any work on
the electrical system, disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal. If
you do not, short circuits can create the
risk of fire or personal injury.<
If you plan to park the vehicle longer
than 4 weeks, have the battery discon-
nected from the vehicle's electrical
system by disconnecting the cable from
the negative terminal. Then have the
battery charged with an appropriate
battery charger.
If the vehicle will not be driven for a
period longer than 12 weeks, have the
battery removed, charged and store it
in a clean and cool (frost-free) area.
Recharge the battery at least every
three months during storage. Also,
recharge the battery before it is in-
stalled. If you fail to do so, it will not be
serviceable. Every time the battery is
discharged, especially over extended
periods, its service life is reduced. Do not disconnect the battery
when the engine is running. If
you do so, the ensuing voltage surge
will damage the vehicle's onboard elec-
tronics.
Do not make any modifications in the
wires to the positive terminal. If you do
so, the protective function of the safety
battery terminal is no longer ensured.
Repair and disposal must be performed
by trained technicians only.<
Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your authorized
BMW center. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and stor-
age. Secure the battery against tilting in
transit.<

Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)119
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter95
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)176
Adding engine oil137
Adding washer fluid136
Adjusting seats48
Adjusting the steering
wheel51
Adjusting the
temperature92
Air conditioner93
Air distribution92
Air nozzles90
Air outlets90
Air pressure30, 127
Air supply93
Airbags23, 57, 148, 176
Alarm system43
Antennas126
Antifreeze140
Antifreeze, radiator123
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)119
Anti-theft alarm system43
Anti-theft protection37
Approved gross vehicle
weight186
Aquaplaning118, 127
Ashtray103AUC (Automatic recirculated
air control)93
Automatic car washes143
Automatic climate
control90
Removing condensation
from the windows93
Automatic cruise control72
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror53
Automatic recirculated air
control (AUC)93
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment52
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic66
Average fuel
consumption80
Average speed80
Axle loads186
BBackup lamps67
Bulb replacement157
Battery165, 188
Capacity188
Charge166
Discharged170
Belts56
Beverage holder102
Blower93
BMW comfort seat50BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil138
BMW sports seat50
BMW Universal
Transmitter98
Body-cavity protectant144
Brake fluid141
Brake hydraulic system22
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement157
Brake pads24
Brakes122
Malfunctions123
Break-in procedures116
Bulb replacement155
CCapacities187
Car Memory55
Car radio
reception126, 178
Car wash143
Care, exterior144
Care, interior146
Cargo area42, 107
Capacity186
Opening from the
inside41
Cargo area cover107
Cargo area lamps87
Cargo floor, pull-out111
Cargo loading112Caring for the vehicle
finish145
Catalytic converter118
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)120
Cellular phones102, 126
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp157
Central locking system36
Button40
Changing a tire160
Changing a wheel160
Charge indicator lamp22
Check air pressure30
CHECK button77
Check Control77
Check engine oil level137
Checking tire pressure30
Child restraint systems57
Child's seat57
Child-safety locks62
Cigarette lighter103
Clean the windshield70
Climate control in the rear
passenger area94
Clock, refer to the Radio or
Onboard Computer
Owner's Manual
Cockpit16
Code, refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual126

Owner service proceduresAAdding brake fluid141
Adding coolant140
Adding engine oil137
Adding washer fluid136
Adjusting washer
nozzles136
Air pressure30, 127
Avoiding unintentional
alarms44BBattery, discharged170
Brakes, brake faults123CChanging a wheel160
Charging the battery166
Check Control77
Check oil level137
Checking tire pressure30DDeactivating the interior
motion sensor38, 44
Deactivating the tilt sensor
alarm system38, 44
Defrosting the windows93
Difficult steering125
Doors, manual operation36
EElectrical malfunction
Fuel filler door168
Liftgate168
Sliding/Tilt sunroof168
Tailgate169
Emergency operation
Doors36
Fuel filler door168
Liftgate168
Sliding/Tilt sunroof168
Tailgate169
Engine oil grades138FFailure messages77
Failure of an electrical
accessory167
Fault displays77
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir136
First-aid kit28
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing171
Flat tire160
Fog lamp, bulb
replacement156
Footwell lamps, bulb
replacement158
GGlove compartment lamp,
bulb replacement158HHazard warning flashers28
Hazard warning triangle28
Headlamp covers,
care143, 155
High beams, bulb
replacement155
Hood release133IIndicator lamps22
Interior lamps, bulb
replacement158JJump-starting170LLevel control system,
inactive125
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement158
Liftgate
Release following an
electrical malfunction168Low beams, bulb
replacement155
Lug wrench160
MMaintenance76, 142
Malfunction displays77
Manual operation
Doors36
Liftgate168
Sliding/Tilt sunroof168
Tailgate169OOil grades138
Onboard tool kit154PPressure, tires30, 127RRear window wiper, wiper
blade replacement154
Releasing the fuel filler door
following an electrical
malfunction168
Releasing the hood133
Releasing the tailgate
following an electrical
malfunction169