Contents
Overview
Controls and features
Cockpit14
Instrument cluster16
Indicator and warning lamps18
Hazard warning flashers22
Warning triangle22
First-aid kit22
Refueling23
Fuel quality24
Tire inflation pressure24
Locks and security systems:
Keys28
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer29
Central locking system30
Opening and closing Ð from
outside30
Using the key30
Using the remote control31
Opening and closing Ð from
inside34
Luggage compartment lid35
Alarm system36
Electric power windows38
The automatic convertible
top39
Adjustments:
Seats43
Steering wheel45
Mirrors45
Car Memory, Key Memory46
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts48
Airbags49
Child restraints51
Child seat safety52
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock53
Starting the engine54
Turning the engine off54
Parking brake55
Manual transmission56
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher56
Wiper/Washer system57
Rear window defroster58
Cruise control59
Everything under control:
Odometer60
Tachometer60
Fuel gauge60
Coolant temperature gauge61
Service Interval Display61
Clock62
Multi-Information Radio (MIR)62
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)63
Dynamic Driving Control64
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)65
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve60
2 Speedometer with indicator and
warning lamps for
>
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)20
>
Engine electronics20
3 Instrument lighting67
4 Tachometer60
with indicator and warning lamps
for
>
Battery charge current18
>
Convertible top operation39
>
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)18
>
Antilock Brake System (ABS)19
>
Parking brake/Brake hydraulic
system/Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)18
>
Service Engine Soon20
>
Engine oil pressure/Engine oil
level18, 19
5 Engine coolant temperature gauge
with "Coolant temperature too high"
warning lamp61
6 Indicator and warning lamps for
>
Rear foglamps20
>
Turn signal indicator right21
7 Clock628 Control knob for
>
Clock62
>
Trip odometer, reset to zero60
9 Indicator and warning lamps for
>
Please fasten safety belts19
>
High beams21
>
Airbags19
10 Indicator for
>
Odometer60
>
Trip odometer60
>
Service Interval61
11 Indicator and warning lamps for
>
Turn signal indicator left21
>
Brake pads20
Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock53
Starting the engine54
Turning the engine off54
Parking brake55
Manual transmission56
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher56
Wiper/Washer system57
Rear window defroster58
Cruise control59
Everything under control:
Odometer60
Tachometer60
Fuel gauge60
Coolant temperature gauge61
Service Interval Display61
Clock62
Multi-Information Radio (MIR)62
Technology for safety and
driving convenience:
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)63
Dynamic Driving Control64
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)65Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams67
Instrument lighting67
High beams/Parking lamps68
Rear foglamp68
Interior lamps68
Reading lamps69
Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:
Heating and ventilation/
Air conditioning70
Seat heating75
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment76
Storage compartments76
Beverage can holder78
Cellular phone79
Ashtray79
Cigarette lighter80
Loading and transporting:
Cargo loading81
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AirbagsSitting correctly with airbags
Comply with the following instruc-
tions for the airbags, otherwise,
the airbags may not be able to provide
their maximum protection, with result-
ing risks to personal safety. All passen-
gers in the vehicle should be aware of
and comply with this information:
The airbags are supplemental restraint
devices designed to provide extra pro-
tection; they are not a substitute for
safety belts. Wear your safety belt at all
times. The airbags will not be triggered
in the event of a minor accident, a vehi-
cle roll-over, or collisions from the rear.
In these instances, the safety belt pro-
vides optimal protection.
Airbags are located under cover panels
in the steering wheel, in the instrument
panel and in the door side trim panels.
Assume a seating position that is com-
fortable and provides the greatest-pos-
sible distance between you and the air-
bags in your seating area. Always hold
the steering wheel by the rim Ð hands in
the "9 o'clock" and "3 o'clock" posi-
tions Ð otherwise, your hands or arms
could be injured if the airbag is trig-
gered.
Do not allow any objects to obstruct the
area between the airbag and the driver/
passenger.
Do not use the cover panel above the
front passenger airbag as a storage
area.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, or cover or
modify them in any other way.
Do not use a rear-facing child seat in the
front passenger seat. If you use a child
restraint system, read carefully and
comply with the instructions on page 51.
Be sure that child seats are installed
correctly and with the greatest possible
distance between them and the side air-
bag. Do not allow children to lean out of
the child's seat in the direction of the
side trim panels. If they do so, serious
injuries can occur if the airbag is trig-
gered.<
Even when all these guidelines are ob-
served, there is still a small residual risk
of injury to the face, hands and arms
occurring from airbag deployment in
isolated instances.
The ignition and inflation noise may
cause a mild temporary hearing loss in
extremely sensitive individuals.
For additional information concerning
the airbag system, refer to pages 121
and 148.The illustration shows the correct seat-
ing position for a child in a child restraint
system
* with sufficient distance be-
tween him and the side airbag (arrow).
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Set the clock From ignition key position 0 on:
To set ahead: turn the button to the
right.
To set back: turn the button to the left.
If you keep holding the knob turned,
you will find the setting faster.520us007
With the Multi-Information Radio, you
can operate the navigation system and
few other cellular phone functions, in
addition to your car radio.
Please refer to the supplementary
Owner's Manual provided with your
sound system for detailed information
on adjusting and operating the Multi-
Information Radio. Outside temperature You can have the outside temperature
shown on the Multi-Information Radio
display. Refer to the supplementary
Owner's Manual.
Clock Multi-Information Radio (MIR)
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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioningAir supply
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. The higher the set-
ting, the greater the amount of
heat and air supply. In position
0, the blower, heating and air condi-
tioner are switched off.
Temperature
In order to increase the inte-
rior temperature, turn to the
right. For rapid heating, turn
completely to the right. Then
select an interior temperature that is
comfortable for you.
Air distribution
You can direct the airflow onto
the windows , toward the
upper body and into the
footwell . You can also make
all intermediate settings. The "6 o'clock"
setting is recommended for normal con-
ditions (refer also to the illustration and
overview on page 70).
Recirculated air mode
If there are unpleasant odors
in the outside air, you can tem-
porarily block the air supply.
The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog over when
using recirculated air, turn off the
recirculated air mode and increase the
airflow if necessary, or press the button
for "defrosting and defogging the win-
dows."<
Venting in outside air
Recommended when driving
with the convertible top open.
The degree to which the pas-
senger compartment is
heated depends on temperature selec-
tion and air distribution.
Air conditioner/Venting in outside
air
The air is cooled and dehu-
midified and Ð depending on
the temperature setting Ð
warmed again when the air
conditioner system is switched on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started.
Do not turn on the air conditioner if out-
side air temperature is below approx.
41 7 (5 6). This will help to prevent
the windows from fogging.
If the windows fog over after switching
the air conditioner off, switch it back on.
Air conditioner/Recirculated air
mode
Both systems are operating.
Another advantage is that a
hot vehicle cools down more
quickly with the convertible
top closed. This way, you will get the
lowest possible vented air temperature
(turn the temperature rotary dial all the
way to the left).
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Coolant Brake fluidAdding coolant Wait until the engine cools before
removing the cap from the expansion
tank. The needle of the coolant gauge
in the instrument cluster must fall within
the blue zone. If it is not, there is a
danger of scalding.
1 Turn the cap slightly counterclock-
wise in order to allow accumulated
pressure to escape. Then open
2 If the coolant is low, slowly add cool-
ant until the correct level is reached Ð
do not overfill.
The coolant is a mixture of water and
extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor. Always maintain the pre-
scribed all-season 50:50 mixture ratio
for year-round protection against inter-
nal corrosion. No other additives are
required.
Replace the coolant every three years.If the brake warning lamp comes on
and the parking brake has been re-
leased:
Check the brake fluid level. Fill it to the
top mark ("MAX") if necessary.
For adding brake fluid or for determin-
ing and correcting the cause of brake
fluid loss, consult your BMW center.
Your BMW center is familiar with the
specifications for factory-approved
brake fluids (DOT 4).
Brake fluid loss can increase brake
pedal travel. For this type of situation,
refer to the notes on page 89.
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Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,
it absorbs moisture from the air
over time.
In order to ensure the safety and reli-
ability of the brake system, have the
brake fluid changed every two years by
a BMW center. Refer also to the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet (Canadian models).
Brake fluid is toxic and eats away the
vehicle's paintwork. You should always
store it in its original container and in a
location that is inaccessible to children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not fill the
brake fluid reservoir beyond the "MAX"
mark. The brake fluid could ignite upon
contact with hot engine parts and
cause serious burns.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the dis-
posal of brake fluid.<
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Passenger-side door Closing the convertible top Manual release>Unlock from the inside and open (pull
on the door handle twice; refer to
page 34)
>Moving the lever of the passenger-
side door upward or downward,
upward: door is always unlocked
downward: door is always locked,
but can be opened from inside.520de147
Manual operation
You can close the convertible top
manually, but never open it manu-
ally, because this would cause dam-
age.<
In the event of a malfunction, please
consult your BMW center to have it
corrected.
If you do close the convertible top man-
ually, please proceed as instructed on
the following page.
1 Take off the oval-shaped cover cap,
using a screwdriver to help you if
necessary
2 Put the long end of the Allen wrench
(from the onboard tool kit) into the
support
3 Unlock the locking retainer by turning
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