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Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
 
Lamps:
 
Side lamps/Headlamps88
Instrument lighting88
High beams/Parking lamps89
Fog lamps89
Interior lamps89
 
Controlling the climate 
for pleasant driving:
 
Air conditioner92
Automatic climate control98
Seat heating103
Roller sun blind103
 
Interior conveniences:
 
HiFi system104
Glove compartment104
Storage compartments105
Cellular phones107
Ashtray, front107
Cigarette lighter108
Ashtray, rear108
 
Loading and transporting:
 
Through-loading system109
Ski bag110
Cargo loading112
Roof-mounted luggage rack113
 
Special operating instructions:
 
Break-in procedures116
Driving notes117
Catalytic converter117
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)118
Disc brakes120
Brake system121
Winter operation121
Power steering123
Cellular phones124
Radio reception124
 
Wheels and tires:
 
Tire inflation pressures125
Tire condition125
Tire replacement126
Tire rotation127
Wheel and tire 
combinations128
Winter tires129
Snow chains129
Approved wheel and tire 
specifications130
 
Under the hood:
 
Hood134
Engine compartment136
Washer fluids138
Washer nozzles138
Engine oil139
Coolant142
Brake fluid143
Vehicle Identification 
Number144
 
Care and maintenance:
 
The BMW Maintenance 
System145
Caring for your vehicle146
Airbags151
Vehicle storage152
 
Laws and regulations:
 
Technical modifications to the 
vehicle153
California Proposition 
65 Warning153
OBD interface socket154 

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Indicator and warning lamps
Service Engine Soon l 
If the indicator lamp comes on 
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-related electronic systems. 
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems 
checked by your BMW center at the 
earliest possible opportunity. 
For additional information, refer to 
page 154.  
"Service Engine Soon" warning 
lamp for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
* l 
There is a fault in the engine's 
electronic control system. The 
electronics allow for continued driving 
with reduced engine output or rpms. 
Please have the system inspected by 
your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Top 
up the coolant at the earliest 
opportunity. 
For additional information, refer to 
page 142.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal 
indicator is actuated. Rapid 
flashing indicates a system malfunction. 
For additional information, refer to 
page 69.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise 
control is activated. Available for 
operation by using the multifunction 
steering wheel.
For additional information, refer to 
page 72.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch 
on the front fog lamps. 
For additional information, refer to 
page 89.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams 
are on or the headlamp flasher 
is actuated. 
For additional information, refer to 
pages 69 and 89. 

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock62
Starting the engine62
Switching off the engine63
Parking brake64
Manual transmission65
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic66
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp 
flasher69
Wiper/Washer system69
Rear window defroster71
Cruise control72
Everything under control:
Odometer74
Tachometer74
Energy Control74
Fuel gauge75
Temperature gauge75
Service Interval Display75
Check Control76
Clock76
Computer77
Technology for safety and 
convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)79
Automatic Stability Control plus 
Traction (ASC+T)80
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)82
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)86Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams88
Instrument lightning88
High beams/Parking lamps89
Fog lamps89
Interior lamps89
Controlling the climate for 
pleasant driving:
Air conditioner92
Automatic climate control98
Seat heating103
Roller sun blind103
Interior conveniences:
HiFi system104
Glove compartment104
Storage compartments105
Cellular phones107
Ashtray, front107
Cigarette lighter108
Ashtray, rear108
Loading and transporting:
Through-loading system109
Ski bag110
Cargo loading112
Roof-mounted luggage rack113 

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side 
of the engine compartment.1  Low beams H7, 55 watt bulb2  High beamsH7, 55 watt bulb 
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and 
protective gloves. Failure to comply 
with this precaution could lead to injury 
if the bulb is accidentally damaged 
during replacement.<
1 Press the two locks at the front and 
turn left to release the bulb holder.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de130
When cleaning the headlamps, 
please observe the following: 
Do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth 
(this causes scratches). Never use 
abrasives or strong solvents to clean 
the covers. Remove dirt and contami-
nation (such as insects) by soaking with 
BMW Car Shampoo and then rinsing 
with plenty of water. Always use a 
deicer spray to remove accumulated 
ice and snow Ð never use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps
* 
The service life of these bulbs is very 
long and the probability of a failure is 
very low, provided that they are not 
switched on and off an unusual number 
of times. If one of these bulbs should 
nevertheless fail, it is possible to 
continue driving with great caution 
using the front fog lamps, provided 
traffic laws in your area do not prohibit 
this.
Because of the extremely high 
voltages involved, any work on the 
lighting system should be performed 
only by technicians with the appropriate 
qualifications. Failure to comply with 
this creates a risk of fatal injury.< 

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Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators
 
5 watt bulb
1 Use finger pressure against the rear 
end of the lens (arrow) to press it 
forward for removal
2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb 
while turning it to the left to remove.460de135
Front fog lamps
* 
HB4, 55 watt bulb 
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and 
protective gloves. Failure to comply 
with this precaution could lead to injury 
if the bulb is accidentally damaged 
during replacement.<
1 Using a screwdriver, carefully loosen 
the lamp 
2 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and exchange the 
bulb.460de132
Tail lamps Tail lamps (4): bulbs 21/4 watts
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts 
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Backup lamp  white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamp/Brake lamp red460us046 

Everything from A to Z
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Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp163 
Center 3-point-safety belt in 
the rear109 
Center armrest105 
Central locking system34 
button38 
Changing a tire165 
Changing a wheel165 
Charge indicator lamp20 
Check Control76 
Child restraint 
systems55,59,61 
Child seat59 
Child seat security61 
Child-safety locks55 
Cigarette lighter108 
Clock76 
refer also to the Radio or 
Onboard Monitor Owner's 
Manual 
Cockpit16 
Coin holder105 
Combination switch69 
Compression192 
Computer77 
Configure settings53 
Consumption78 
Consumption display75 
Contents10 
Coolant122,142,195 
antifreeze122 Coolant temperature 
gauge75 
Cooling system195 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21,119 
Cruise control72 
Cruising range78 
Cup holder105 
Curb weight194 
D 
Dashboard16 
Data 
dimensions193 
engine192 
weights194 
Daytime-driving lamp 
switch88 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)119 
Defrost position96,101 
Defroster, rear 
window94,102 
Defrosting the 
windows96,101 
Digital clock76 
Dimensions193 
Dipstick139 
Disc brakes120 
Displacement192 
Displays18 Distance warning79 
Diversity Antenna181 
Divided rear backrest109 
Door key32 
Door locks, care122 
Doors 
child-safety locks55 
emergency operation34 
unlocking and locking34 
Draft-free 
ventilation95,102 
Driving hints117 
Driving in winter122 
Driving lamps88 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)22,80,180 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)119 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22,80,180 
E 
Electric power windows44 
Electrical accessories, 
failure170 
Electrical system196 
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33 
Elements of operation16 
Emergency operation, 
doors34 
Energy Control74 Engine compartment136 
Engine coolant142,195 
Engine data192 
Engine oil 
capacity195 
consumption139 
pressure20 
quality140 
specifications140 
viscosity140 
Engine oil level22 
check139 
Engine speed192 
Engine, starting62 
Exterior mirrors52 
F 
Failure messages76 
Fault displays76 
Fault, ABS119 
Filler cap cover27 
Filling capacities195 
Filling the washer 
reservoir195 
First-aid kit26 
Fittings, towing and 
tow-starting174 
Flashlight104 
Flat tire125,165 
Fog lamps89 
Folding rear backrest109 
Footbrake120  

Everything from A to ZFootwell lamps89 
bulb replacement164 
Four-wheel drive182 
Front fog lamps89 
bulb replacement161 
Frost protection, 
radiator142 
Fuel28 
Fuel consumption78 
Fuel consumption 
display75 
Fuel filler door 
releasing following an 
electrical malfunction172 
Fuel gauge75 
Fuel injection192 
Fuel quality28 
Fuel reserve indicator 
lamp75 
Fuel specifications28 
Fuel tank capacity195 
Fuel tank gauge75 
Functional status187 
Fuses170 G 
Gasoline28 
Gasoline gauge75 
Glove compartment104 Glove compartment lamp, 
bulb replacement164 
Gross vehicle weight194 
H 
Handbrake64 
Handsfree system107 
Hazard warning flashers26 
Hazard warning triangle26 
Head restraints48 
Headlamp covers, 
care146,159 
Headlamp flasher69,89 
Headlamp washer 
system138,195 
Headlamp washers71 
Headlamps88 
Heated seats103 
Heating, rapid96 
Heavy loads112 
Height193 
HiFi system Ð harman 
kardon104 
High beams23,69,89 
bulb replacement159 
High Performance Synthetic 
Oils140 
High-mount brake lamp163 
Hood release134 Horn17 
Hubcap166 
Hydraulic Brake assistant, 
refer to DBC 
I 
Ice warning77 
Icy roads77 
Identification, tires128 
Ignition key32 
Ignition lock62 
Imprint4 
Indicator lamps20 
Inflated pressure28,125 
Inflation pressure 
monitoring86,186 
INSPECTION75 
Instrument cluster18 
Instrument panel18 
Interaxle tire rotation127 
Interface socket108 
for Onboard 
Diagnostics154 
Interference 
cellular phone124 
Interior lamps36,89 
bulb replacement163 
remote control36 
Interior motion sensor42 Interior rearview mirror52 
automatic dimming 
feature53,184 
Interlock62 
Intermittent wipe69 
J 
Jack165 
Jump-starting173 K 
Key Memory53 
Keys32 
with remote control32 L 
Lamps and bulbs158 
LAMPS ON warning88 
Lashing eyes112 
LATCH attachment of the 
child seat59 
Leather care150 
Length193 
License plate lamp, bulb 
replacement163 
Light switch88 
Light-alloy wheels130 
Lighter108 
Load-securing devices112