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Hood 
Do not work on your vehicle 
without appropriate skills. Always 
switch off the engine and allow it to 
cool down before working in the engine 
compartment. Always disconnect the 
battery before working on any electrical 
systems or equipment, especially when 
these are located within the engine 
compartment. Comply with all appli-
cable instructions and warnings. Failure 
to work in an informed, professional 
manner when servicing components 
and materials constitutes a safety 
hazard for vehicle occupants and other 
road users. If you are not familiar with 
the guidelines, please have the opera-
tions performed by your BMW center.<
To unlock Pull the lever located under the left-
hand side of the instrument panel. 460us012
To openPull the release handle and open the 
hood.460de044 
     
        
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Caring for your vehicleWindow careYou can use window and glass cleaner 
to clean inside window surfaces and 
mirrors without smearing and streaking. 
Never use polishing pastes or abrasive 
(quartz) cleansers on mirror lenses.
Clean the wiper blades with soapy 
water. The wiper blades should be 
replaced twice a year Ð before and 
after the cold season. This is especially 
important for vehicles with a rain 
sensor.
Use only wiper blades approved 
by BMW.<
Caring for other vehicle 
components and materials Light-alloy wheels should be treated 
with alloy wheel cleaner, especially 
during the winter months. However, do 
not use aggressive products contain-
ing acids, strong alkalis or abrasives. 
Do not use steam cleaners operating at 
temperatures above 140 7 (+60 6). 
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
If your vehicle has chrome parts
* such 
as the window frames and door handles, 
clean these parts carefully with ample 
clean water and a shampoo supplement 
if desired, especially if they have an 
accumulation of road salt. Use chrome 
polish as an additional treatment.
Plastic components, vinyl upholstery, 
headliners, lamp lenses, the clear cover 
of the instrument panel and compo-
nents with a sprayed dull black surface 
can be cleaned with water (add plastic 
shampoo as required). Do not allow 
moisture to soak through the seats or 
headliner. Never use solvents such as 
lacquer thinner, heavy-duty grease 
remover, fuels, or similar substances. 
Rubber components should be cleaned 
with water only; a rubber treatment or 
silicone spray may also be applied.Do not remove safety belts to clean 
them. Clean them with mild soapy 
water only. Do not use chemicals or dry 
cleaners to clean safety belts, since this 
could damage the belt fabric.
After cleaning, never allow the inertia 
reel to retract the belts until they are 
completely dry. Dirty safety belts 
prevent the inertia reel mechanism from 
retracting the strap properly, and thus 
constitute a safety hazard.
Heavily soiled floor carpets and mats
* 
can be cleaned with an interior cleaner. 
The floor mats can be removed from 
the vehicle for cleaning.
Use only a damp cloth to clean trim 
panels made of real wood
* and other 
parts constructed of real wood
*. Follow 
up by drying with a soft cloth.
Use cleaning and car-care 
products that you can obtain at 
your BMW center.< 
     
        
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OBD interface socket The OBD interface socket for onboard 
diagnostics is located on the driver's 
side at the left-hand bottom of the 
instrument panel and under a cover. 
The cover has the letters "OBD" on it.
The purpose of the OBD system is to 
assure proper emission control system 
operation for the vehicle's lifetime by 
monitoring emission-related compo-
nents and systems for deterioration and 
malfunction.460us250
An illuminated indicator informs 
you of the need for service, not 
that you need to stop the 
vehicle. Your system should be 
checked, however, at the earliest 
possible opportunity by your BMW 
center.
If the indicator blinks or flashes, this 
indicates a high level of engine misfire. 
Reduce speed and contact your 
nearest BMW center immediately. 
Severe engine misfire over even a short 
period of time can seriously damage 
emission control components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter.
"Service Engine Soon" warning 
lamp for Canadian models.
If the fuel filler cap is not on tight 
enough, the OBD system can 
detect leaking vapor and the indicator 
will light up. If the fuel filler cap is then 
tightened, the indicator will usually go 
out after a short period of time.<  
     
        
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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