
 
11n
 
Controls and features
Maintenance and care
 
Lamps:
 
Side lamps/Low beams87
Instrument lighting87
High beams/Parking lamps88
Fog lamps88
Interior lamps88
 
Controlling the climate 
for pleasant driving:
 
Air conditioner90
Automatic climate control96
Seat heating100
 
Cabin convenience:
 
HiFi system101
Glove compartment101
Storage compartments102
Cellular phone103
Ashtray, front104
Cigarette lighter104
Ashtray, rear105
Power outlet105
 
Loading and transporting:
 
Ski bag106
Cargo area107
Cargo loading110
Roof-mounted luggage rack111
 
Special operating instructions:
 
Break-in procedures114
Driving notes115
Catalytic converter115
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)116
Disc brakes118
Brake system120
Winter operation121
Power steering123
Cellular phone123
Radio reception123
 
Wheels and tires:
 
Tire inflation pressure124
Tire condition124
Tire replacement125
Tire rotation126
Wheel and tire 
combinations127
Winter tires128
Snow chains128
Approved wheel and tire 
specifications129
 
Under the hood:
 
Hood130
Engine compartment132
Washer fluids134
Washer nozzles134
Engine oil135
Coolant137
Brake fluid138
Vehicle Identification
Number139
 
Care and maintenance:
 
The BMW Maintenance 
System140
Caring for your vehicle141
Airbags147
Vehicle storage147
 
Laws and regulations:
 
Technical modifications 
to the vehicle148
California Proposition 
65 Warning148
OBD interface socket149 

 
17n
 
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
 
Cockpit
 
1 Parking lamps/Low beams87
2
 
d
 
Turn signal indicator68
 
>
 
Parking lamps88
 
>
 
High beams88
 
>
 
Headlamp flasher68
 
>
 
Computer
 
* 
76
3 Washer/Wiper system68
4 Shift lever/Selector lever
 
* 
64 
For vehicles equipped with manual 
transmission: 
To engage reverse gear, press the 
lever to the left and overcome the 
slight resistance you will encounter 
5 Hazard warning flashers26
6 Central locking system34
7 Rear window defroster70
8 Horn sports steering wheel
 
* 
: the 
entire surface 
9 Adjusting steering wheel50
10 Fog lamps
 
* 
88 

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
 and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
31n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock61
Starting the engine61
Switching off the engine62
Parking brake63
Manual transmission64
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic65
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp 
flasher68
Washer/Wiper system68
Rear window defroster70
Cruise control71
Everything under control:
Odometer73
Tachometer73
Energy Control73
Fuel gauge74
Coolant temperature gauge74
Service Interval Display74
Check Control75
Clock75
Computer76
Technology for safety and 
driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)78
Automatic Stability Control plus 
Traction (ASC+T)79
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)80
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)85Lamps:
Side lamps/Low beams87
Instrument lighting87
High beams/Parking lamps88
Fog lamps88
Interior lamps88
Controlling the climate 
for pleasant driving:
Air conditioner90
Automatic climate control96
Seat heating100
Cabin convenience:
HiFi system101
Glove compartment101
Storage compartments102
Cellular phone103
Ashtray, front104
Cigarette lighter104
Ashtray, rear105
Power outlet105
Loading and transporting:
Ski bag106
Cargo area107
Cargo loading110
Roof-mounted luggage rack111 

154n
Lamps and bulbsXenon 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 con-
tinue driving with great caution using 
the fog lamps, provided traffic laws in 
your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high 
voltages involved, any work on 
the xenon lighting system and bulb 
replacement should be performed only 
by technicians with the appropriate 
qualifications. Failure to comply with 
this creates a risk of fatal injury.<
The illustration shows the left-hand side 
of the engine compartment.Parking lamps5 watt bulb 
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow) 
and remove it.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de171
Front turn signal indicator 21 watt bulb 
1 Using a screwdriver, release the inner 
hook through the upper opening.
2 Remove the lamp by pulling it toward 
the front.
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and exchange the 
bulb.460de133 

155n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Lamps and bulbs4 Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the 
guides on the vehicle. 
5 Push the lamp in. Carefully apply 
pressure until you hear it engage.460de134
Side turn signal indicator5 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 bulb, 55 watts 
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 remove 
the lamp. 
2 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and exchange the 
bulb.460de132 

Everything from A to Z
193n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Changing a wheel159 
Charge indicator lamp20 
Check air pressure28 
Check Control75 
Check engine oil level135 
Child restraint 
systems54,60 
Child-safety locks58 
Child's seat54 
Cigarette lighter104 
Cleaning windshield68 
Clock75 
refer also to the Radio or 
Computer Owner's Manual 
Cockpit16 
Coin holder102 
Combination switch68 
Compression184 
Computer76 
Configure settings52 
Consumption77 
display74 
Contents10 
Control elements20 
Coolant121,137,187 
antifreeze121 
Coolant temperature 
gauge74 
Cooling system187 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21,117 Cruise control71 
Cruising range77 
Cup holder, refer to 
beverage holder102 
Curb weight186 
Current check indicator20 
D 
Dashboard16 
Data 
dimensions185 
engine184 
technical184 
weights186 
Daytime-driving lamp 
switch87 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)118 
Defrost position94,98 
Defrostable rear window99 
Defrosting 
rear window92 
windows94,98 
Digital clock75 
Dimensions185 
Dipstick, engine oil135 
Disc brakes118 
Displacement184 
Display lighting87 
Displays18 
Distance warning78 Diversity Antenna 
system174 
Door key32,35 
Door locks, care121 
Doors 
child-safety locks58 
emergency operation34 
unlocking and locking34 
DOT Quality Grades125 
Draft-free ventilation93 
Drive belts188 
Driving hints115 
Driving in winter121 
Driving lamps87 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)81,173 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)118 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22,81,173 
E 
Electric power seat48 
Electric power windows43 
Electrical accessories, 
failure164 
Electrical system188 
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33 
Elements of operation16 Emergency operation, 
doors34 
Energy Control73 
Engine 
coolant137,187 
data184 
starting61 
Engine oil 
capacity187 
consumption135 
pressure20 
quality136 
specifications136 
viscosity136 
Engine speed184 
Exterior mirrors51 
F 
Failure messages75 
Fault displays75 
Fault, ABS117 
Filler cap cover27 
Filling capacities187 
Filling the washer 
reservoir187 
First-aid kit26 
Fittings, tow starting and 
towing168 
Flashlight101 
Flat tire124,159 
Fog lamps88  

Everything from A to ZFolding rear backrest108 
Footbrake118 
Footwell lamps88 
bulb replacement158 
Four-wheel drive175 
Front fog lamps, bulb 
replacement155 
Front seat adjustment46 
Frost protection, 
radiator137 
Fuel28 
consumption77 
consumption display74 
gauge74 
preparation184 
quality28 
Fuel filler door 
releasing following an 
electrical malfunction166 
Fuel reserve indicator 
lamp74 
Fuel tank capacity187 
Fuel tank gauge74 
Functional status179 
Fuses164 G 
Gasoline28 
Gasoline gauge74 
Gasoline quality28 
Glove compartment101 Glove compartment lamp, 
bulb replacement158 
Gross vehicle weight186 
H 
Handbrake63 
Hands-free system103 
Hazard warning flashers26 
Hazard warning triangle26 
Head restraint47 
Headlamp covers, 
care141,153 
Headlamp flasher88 
Headlamp washer 
system70,134,187 
Heated seats100 
Heating, rapid94 
Heavy loads110 
Height185 
HiFi system101 
High beams23,68,88 
bulb replacement153 
High Performance Synthetic 
Oils136 
High-mount brake lamp157 
Hood release130 
Horn17 
Hubcap160 
Hydraulic Brake assistant, 
refer to DBC118 
I 
Ice warning76 
Icy roads76,121 
Identification, tires127 
Ignition key32,35 
Ignition lock61 
Imprint4 
Indicator lamps20 
Inflation pressure28,124 
monitoring85,178 
INSPECTION74 
Installation child restraint 
systems60 
Instrument cluster18 
Instrument lighting87 
Interaxle tire rotation126 
Interface socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics149 
Interference, cellular 
phone123 
Interior lamps36,88 
bulb replacement158 
remote control36 
Interior motion sensor41 
Interior rearview mirror51 
automatic dimming 
feature52,176 
Interlock61 
Intermittent wipe68 
J 
Jack159 
Jump-starting167 K 
Key32,35 
Key Memory52 L 
Lamps and bulbs153 
Lashing eyes110 
LATCH attachment of the 
child seat58 
Leather care145 
Length185 
License plate lamp 
bulb replacement157 
Light switch87 
Light-alloy wheels129 
Lighter104 
Load-securing devices110 
Louvers90,96 
Low beam headlamps87 
bulb replacement153 
Lug bolts160 
Lug wrench159