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Ashtray, front Cigarette lighter Ashtray, rear To emptyOpen the lid and press down (arrow):
You can now pull the ashtray upward 
for removal.46cus049
Press the lighter in. As soon as it pops 
back out, the lighter can be removed.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette 
lighter by the knob only. Holding 
or touching it in other areas could result 
in burns. The cigarette lighter remains 
operational when the ignition key has 
been removed. For this reason, children 
should never be left in the vehicle unat-
tended.
etc., up to a rating of approx. 200 watts 
at 12 volts. Avoid damaging the socket 
due to inserting plugs of different 
shapes or sizes.46cus050
To openPush the cover open.To emptyPress on the edge of the raised cover in 
the opening direction (arrow). You can 
now pull the ashtray upward for removal.460de104 

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Caring for your vehicleCare of upholstery materials Depressions in the upholstery that 
result from everyday use can be 
brushed smooth by brushing against 
the nap with a lightly dampened brush.
The tendency of the pile to lie in a 
particular direction on velour upholstery 
is not a quality defect. Just as with 
home textiles or clothing, this cannot be 
avoided.
Lint on upholstery materials, textile or 
leather remnants that have been worn 
into the upholstery may be removed 
with a lint brush or a Velcro brush. A 
cleaning glove is available for particu-
larly "stubborn" lint. Stains and fairly 
large areas of dirt should be cleaned off 
without delay, using lukewarm water 
and an interior cleaner, stain remover or 
appropriate cleaning fluid. Brush the 
fabric afterwards to restore its appear-
ance.
If the vehicle will be stored for an 
extended period or if it is exposed to 
intense sunlight, cover all the seats or 
the windows to prevent fading.
Use the cleaning and car-care 
products available at your BMW 
center.<
The buildup of an electrostatic charge 
on the seat covers, particularly if 
atmospheric humidity is low, can give 
the occupants an unpleasant electric 
shock if they touch metal body parts 
after leaving the vehicle. Although this 
is not dangerous in any way, it can be 
avoided by touching a bare or polished 
metal part of the vehicle while getting 
out.
Leather care The leather
* upholstery used by BMW 
is a natural product of the highest 
quality, processed using state-of-the-
art methods to ensure that it will main-
tain its high quality for years to come, 
provided that it is properly cared for.
Because this product is manufactured 
using natural materials, you must make 
allowance for its special characteristics 
and for the peculiarities of its use and 
care.
Regular periodic cleaning and care are 
essential, as dust and road dirt act as 
abrasives in the pores and creases of 
the material. This leads to wear spots 
and premature brittleness on the sur-
face of the leather. We therefore sug-
gest that you clean the leather with a 
vacuum cleaner or cloth at frequent 
intervals.
For cleaning, use BMW leather cleaning 
foam.
Since dirt and grease gradually attack 
the protective layer of the leather, the 
cleaned surfaces should be treated 
with BMW leather care agent. This also 
acts as an antistatic agent.
For protection against dampness or 
moisture, treat the leather with a 
BMW impregnating agent. 

Everything from A to Z
A 
ABS (Antilock Brake  System) 22,122  
Accessories 6 
Activated-charcoal  filter 106,180  
Adaptive Transmission  Control (ATC) 73,188  
Adding engine oil 145 
Adding washer  fluid 144,199  
Adjusting backrest 52 
Adjusting headrests 53 
Adjusting the steering  wheel 57 
Adjusting the  temperature 98,104  
Adjusting thigh support 54 
Air conditioner 96 
Air distribution 98,104  
Air nozzles 96,102  
Air outlets 96,102  
ventilation 96,102  
Air pressure, tires 27,132  
Air supply 98,105  
Airbags 21,61 ,159 ,189  
sitting properly with 62 
Alarm system 42 
Antenna 129 
Antenna, Diversity 190  Antifreeze
147 
radiator 127 
Antilock Brake System  (ABS) 22,122  
Anti-theft alarm system 42 
Aquaplaning 121,132  
Armrest 110 
ASC+T (Automatic Stability  Control plus  
Traction) 22,88  
Ashtray  front 111 
rear 112 
ATC (Adaptive Transmission  Control) 73,188  
Attach vacuum cleaner 112 
AUC (Automatic  recirculated-air 
control) 105 
Automatic car washes 151 
Automatic climate  control 102 
remove window 
condensation 105 
Automatic cruise control 79 
Automatic dimming, interior  rearview mirror 58 
Automatic recirculated-air  control (AUC) 105 
Automatic Stability Control  plus Traction 
(ASC+T) 22,88   Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 21,73  
Automatic windshield  washer 77 
Average consumption 85 
Average speed 86 
Avoiding unwanted  alarm 43 
Axle loads 198 
B 
Backrest  adjusting 52 
locking 21,55  
releasing 55 
Backup lamps 72 
bulb replacement 169 
Battery 176,200  
capacity 200 
charge current 20,176  
charging 178 
discharged 183 
removal and 
installation 178 
Belts 60 
Beverage holder 111 
Blower 98,105  
BMW High Performance  Synthetic Oils 146 
BMW Maintenance  System 150  BMW sports seat
54 
Bore 196 
Brake fluid 148 
Brake hydraulic system 20 
Brake lamps, bulb  replacement 169 
Brake pads 22,126  
Brake system 126 
Brakes 125 
malfunctions 126 
Break-in procedures 120 
Bulb replacement 166 
C 
California Proposition  65 Warning 161 
Capacities 199 
Car Memory 59 
Car radio 129 
reception 129,190  
refer also to the Radio 
Owner's Manual 
Car washes 151 
Care  convertible top 157 
exterior 152 
interior 154 
leather upholstery 155 
rubber seals and 
components 127  

Everything from A to ZPDC (Park Distance 
Control)87 
Performance196 
Phone, mobile129 
Pocket flashlight107 
Pollen99,106 
Power steering129 
Power windows44 
convenience operation34 
Pressure monitoring, 
tires91,192 
Pressure, tires27,132 Q 
Quality Grades133 R 
Radiator199 
Radio 
reception129,190 
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Radio Data System 
(RDS)190 
Rain sensor77,191 
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control)91,192 
RDS (Radio Data 
System)190 
Rear lamps169 
Rear window 
defroster78,98,106 
Rear-entry assist55 Rearview mirror57 
Recirculated air mode98 
Reclining seat52 
Refueling26 
Remote control35 
Remove condensation, 
windows105 
Replacement keys32 
Reporting safety defects7 
Restraint system61,64 
Reverse17,72 
Rollover protection
system67,68,193 
Roof load capacity198 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack116 
Rubber seals and 
components127 
S 
Safety belt tensioner190 
Safety belts60 
Safety buttons38 
Safety defects, reporting7 
Seat adjustment52 
Seat heating107 
Seat memory57 
Seat-integrated safety 
belts55 
Seats52 
Securing cargo114 
Securing loads114 Selector lever, automatic 
transmission73 
Self-defrosting mirrors57 
Self-diagnostics192 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet150 
Service Interval 
Display82,150 
Shiftlock73 
Side airbags61 
Side impact Head Protection 
System61 
Side lamps93 
bulb replacement168 
Sitting properly with 
airbag62 
Ski bag113 
Skid control128 
Slippery roads127 
Snow 
chains127,136,137 
Socket112 
for flashlight112 
for power supplies112 
for vacuum cleaner112 
Spare key32 
Spare tire173 
Spark plugs200 
Speaker111 
Specifications, fuel27 
Speed, average86 
Speedometer18 
Sports seat54 Starting 
problems121,183 
Starting the engine69 
Steel wheels137 
Steering129 
Steering lock69 
Steering wheel57 
adjusting57 
Steptronic73 
Stopping the vehicle70 
Storage compartments110 
Storage facilities110 
Storing your vehicle160 
Stroke196 
Summer tires135 
Sun visors58 
Switching off the engine70 
Symbols4,177 
Synthetic oils146 
T 
Tachometer81 
Tail lamp assembly, bulb 
replacement169 
Tank capacity199 
Tank cover 
unlock in case of electrical 
fault180 
Technical data196 
Technical 
modifications6,161 
Telephone hookup111  

Everything from A to Z
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Temperature 
adjusting98,104 
layering99,106 
Temperature display 
outside temperature84 
Thigh support, adjusting54 
Third brake lamp171 
Tilt sensor alarm 
system36,43 
remote control36 
Tire changing173 
Tire codes135 
Tire condition27,132 
Tire damage132 
Tire inflation 
pressure27,132 
Tire pressure 
monitoring91,192 
Tire Pressure Control 
(RDC)91,192 
Tire Quality Grading133 
Tire replacement133,134 
Tire rotation134 
Tire specifications137 
Tire tread132 
Tools166 
Torque196 
Towing eyelets184 
Towing the vehicle184 
Track197 
Traction Control System, 
refer to DSC88 Transmission72 
Transmitter key32 
Transporting children 
safely64 
Tread depth, tires132 
Tread wear indicator132 
Trip odometer81 
Trunk, refer to luggage 
compartment39 
Turn signal indicator23,76 
bulb replacement168 
Turning radius197 
Two-way radios129 
U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading133 
Used batteries, 
disposal178 V 
Vacuum cleaner, 
connecting112 
V-belts200 
Vehicle battery176,200 
Vehicle care 
exterior152 
interior154 
Vehicle Identification 
Number (VIN)149 
Vehicle immobilizer33 Vehicle painting152 
Vehicle start69 
Vehicle storage160 
Vehicle vacuum cleaner, 
attaching112 
Vehicle weight198 
Ventilation96,99,102 
draft-free99,106 
Vinyl upholstery, care154 
W
 
Warning flashers25 
Warning lamps20 
Warning messages83 
Warning triangle25 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet150 
Washer fluids144,199 
Washer nozzles144 
Washer reservoir, filling144 
Washer system76 
Washing your vehicle151 
Water on roadways121 
Waxing, paintwork153 
Wear indicator in the 
tires132 
Weights198 
Wheel changing173 
Wheel lug wrench173 
Wheel rims135 
Wheel specifications137 
Wheelbase197 Wheels and tires135,137 
Width197 
Windows 
convenience operation34 
remote control35 
remove 
condensation105 
Windshield washer, 
automatic77 
Windshield washer nozzle 
adjustment144 
Windshield washer reservoir, 
filling144,199 
Windshield wiper76 
blade replacement166 
Winter operation127 
Winter tires135,136 
Wiper blade, 
replacement166 
Wiper system76 
Work in the engine 
compartment140 
X 
Xenon lamps167,193