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Central locking system Opening and closing Ð from the outside The conceptThe central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages and
releases the locks on the
>doors
>tailgate and rear window
>fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
>from outside via the door lock and
using the remote control
>from inside by pressing a button.
Activating the central locking system
from inside does not lock the fuel filler
door (see page 38). When it is actuated
from the outside, the anti-theft system
is activated simultaneously. Both the
door locks and release handles remain
locked. The alarm system is also armed
or disarmed.
If locked from the inside, the central
locking system unlocks automatically in
the event of an accident. But the system
only unlocks those doors that were not
locked separately using the safety
buttons, refer to page 38. In addition,
the hazard warning flashers and interior
lamps come on.
Using the keyOne turn of the key in the driver's door
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the tailgate
and the fuel filler door.
You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgment message that
the vehicle is closed correctly.<460de006
Convenience operationYou can also operate the power
windows and sliding/tilt sunroof via the
door lock.
>To open: if the door is closed, hold
the key firmly in the "Unlock" posi-
tion.
>To close: if the door is closed, hold
the key firmly in the "Lock" position.
Watch during the closing process
to be sure that nobody is inadvert-
ently injured. Releasing the key stops
the operation.
to unlock/lock the door.
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Opening and closing Ð from the outsideOpening the rear windowPress button 3.
The rear window opens slightly. It can
now be tilted up.
Before and after a trip, be sure
that the rear window was not
opened unintentionally.<46cde058
Panic mode (trigger alarm)By pressing button 3 for 2 to 5 seconds,
the alarm can be sounded in the event
of danger, if the alarm system is armed.
Pressing on button 1 will turn the alarm
off.
The LED (light-emitting diode) will light
up briefly whenever you press on the
individual buttons.System interferenceExternal systems or devices may cause
local interference in the functions of the
remote control.
If this should occur, you can unlock and
lock the vehicle via the door lock with
a master key.
For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units
comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communication Commission) regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the
following:
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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Opening and closing Ð from the inside Use this button to operate the central
locking system when the front doors
are closed. The doors and tailgate are
unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft
alarm system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was
unlocked from the outside and
you press on the button, then all the
other doors, tailgate and rear window
as well as the fuel filler door will unlock
if the driver's door is open.
If the driver's door is closed it will be
locked.<
The central locking system can be
locked automatically as soon as
you begin to drive if you desire. You
may also have this adjusted so that it is
specific to keys.<460us007
To unlock and open the doors>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking
system 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.To engage locks>Use the central locking button to lock
all of the doors simultaneously, or
>press the individual safety lock
buttons down. The fuel filler door
then remains unlocked. As an added
design feature to prevent the driver
from being inadvertently locked out
of the vehicle, the driver's door safety
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
reason, take the vehicle's keys with you
so that the vehicle can be opened again
from the outside at any time.<
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Power seat
*
Seat and mirror memory
*
BMW sports seat1 Tilt angle
2 Backward/forward adjustment
3 Cushion height
4 Backrest angle
Adjust the head restraints (refer to
page 47) and thigh support (refer to
page 48) manually.
Comply with the adjustment
instructions on page 46. Failure to
do so could result in diminished
personal safety.<460de025
You can store and recall three different
driver's seat and outside mirror posi-
tions.
The adjustment setting for the lumbar
support is not saved in memory.
2 Adjust your seat and outside mirrors
to the desired position.
3 Press the
M
EMORY button: the indi-
cator lamp in the button lights up.
4 Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as
desired. Indicator lamp goes out.
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To select a stored settingConvenience function:
1 The driver's door remains open after
unlocking or the ignition key is in
position 1.
2 Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,
as desired.
The adjustment cycle is canceled
immediately if you press a seat
adjustment switch or one of the
memory buttons.
Security function:
1 The driver's door is closed and the
ignition key is either removed or in
position 0 or 2.
2 Maintain pressure on the desired
memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the
adjustment process is completed.
If you press the
M
EMORY button acci-
dentally: press the button again; the
indicator lamp goes out.
Do not select a memory position
while the vehicle is moving. If you
do so, there is a risk of accident from
unexpected seat movement.<
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ASC+TThe conceptThis systems enhances driving stability
and traction, especially when you are
just starting off, accelerating or in
curves.
ASC+T recognizes the danger present
in traction loss and will increase driving
stability and traction by reducing the
engine's output, and if necessary, by
applying the brakes to the rear wheels.
ASC+T is available as soon as the
engine starts up.
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:
ASC+T controls the drive and braking
forces.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine is started, or if it comes on
during normal driving and stays on:
There is a system malfunction or the
system was deactivated with the
button. Consequently, interventions to
increase driving stability (as described
in the preceding column) are not avail-
able. You can still drive the vehicle
perfectly well without ASC+T.
Please consult your BMW center in the
event of a fault, refer to pages 21
and 22.
Deactivate the ASC+T Press the button; the indicator lamp
comes on and stays on.
The illustration shows the arrangement
of the buttons if the vehicle is fully
equipped. This may vary, depending on
the equipment actually installed.
In the following rare situations, it may
be effective to deactivate the ASC+T
for a brief period:
>When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose
surfaces.
>When driving with snow chains.
Refer also to page 121.
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the ASC+T
activated whenever possible.<460de312
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Automatic climate control
*
Seat heating
*
Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the blower controls for
the upper body area to select the
optimum airflow rates and directions for
your personal comfort:
Use rotary dials 1 to open and close the
air outlets through an infinitely-variable
range. You can adjust the direction of
the airflow with rotary dial 2.
Set the air outlets so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight
at you.
The rotary dial 3 allows you to mix the air
from the outlets for the upper body with
more or less cool air.460de040
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filterThe microfilter has been installed to
catch any incoming dust and pollen.
The activated-charcoal filter provides
additional protection by filtering
gaseous pollutants from the outside air.
Your BMW center can replace the
combined filter as a standard part of
your scheduled maintenance.
A substantial reduction in air flow indi-
cates that the filter needs to be
replaced early.
For additional information on filter
removal, refer to page 165.The seat cushion and backrest can
be heated with the ignition key in posi-
tion 2.
You can call up different heating modes
by repeatedly pressing the buttons.
When the three indicator lamps are illu-
minated, the highest heating mode is
activated. One lamp indicates the
lowest heating mode. The temperature
is regulated with a thermostat in each
mode.
You can also switch the higher heating
modes off directly:
Press and hold the button slightly
longer.
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Cargo areaRemove the roll-up cover and
partition net1 Press the side buttons simulta-
neously (arrow 1).
2 Pull the cassette out the back
(arrow 2).InstallationSimply slide the cassette forward in the
two side holders until it engages.463de046
Store with rear backrest folded
downThe take-up guides for the cassette are
attached to the back sides of the seat-
backs (arrows 1).
As shown in the illustration, push the
cassette in from the right side until it
clicks into place (arrow 2). When doing
this, the roll-up cover must always point
in the direction of travel, and the strap
for the partition net must point upward.
You can pull the partition net out and
insert it in the holders above it in the
upper roof area.463de047
The cassette always has to be
pushed all the way into both guide
rails from the right side, or else it might
be jammed in asymmetrically. In addi-
tion, the door's interior paneling could
be damaged when shutting the door.<
Everything from A to ZRemote control35
Removal from service of the
vehicle147
Removing condensation
from the windows94
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system54
Retaining straps40
Reverse17,64
Roll-up cover107
Roof load capacity186
Roof luggage rack111
Rubber parts121 S
Safety belt height
adjustment53
Safety belt tensioners175
Safety belts53
height adjustment53
Safety defects, reporting7
Safety feature43
Safety lock buttons38
Seat
electric power48
mechanical46
Seat adjustment46
Seat heating100
Seat memory49
Securing cargo110
Securing loads110 Selector lever, automatic
transmission65
Self-defrosting mirrors51
Self-diagnostics179
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
(US models)140
Service Interval Display74
Setting the temperature98
Shiftlock65
Side airbags58
Side impact Head Protection
System58
Side lamps87
bulb replacement154
Ski bag106
Skid control122
Sliding/tilt sunroof44
close in the event of an
electrical short166
convenience operation34
Slippery roads122
Snow chains121
Socket104
for electrical
appliances104
for flashlights104
for vacuum cleaner104
refer also to power
outlet105
Space-saver spare tire159 Spare key32,35
with radio remote
control32,35
Spare tire159
Spark plugs188
Speaker103
Speed control71
Speedometer18
Sports seat48
Sports steering wheel25
Starting assistance167
Starting
problems115,167
Starting the engine61
Steel wheels129
Steering123
Steering wheel lock61
Steering wheel,
adjusting50
Steptronic65
Stereo system Ð harman
kardon101
Stopping the vehicle62
Storage compartments102
Storing the vehicle147
Stroke184
Summer tires127
Sun visors51
Sunroof44
Switching off the engine62
Symbols4,163 Synthetic oils136
T
Tachometer73
Tail lamps156
bulb replacement156
Tailgate
emergency release166
Tailgate lamp, bulb
replacement157
Tank capacity187
Technical data184
Technical
modifications6,148
Telephone
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Telephone hookup103
Temperature adjustment98
Temperature display,
outside temperature76
Temperature gauge, engine
coolant74
Temperature
layering93,100
Thigh support area,
adjusting48
Third brake lamp157
Tilt alarm42
Tilt sensor alarm system36
remote control36
Tire changing159