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Contents
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit152
Windshield wiper blades152
Lamps and bulbs153
Changing a wheel159
Battery162
Fuses164
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter165
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door166
Sliding/Tilt sunroof166
Tailgate166
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting167
Towing the vehicle168Airbags172
Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)173
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)173
Radio reception174
Four-wheel drive175
Safety belt tensioner175
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimmer176
Rain sensor177
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)178
Self-diagnostics179
Xenon lamps180Engine data184
Dimensions185
Weights186
Capacities187
Electrical system188
Drive belts188
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70n
Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster 7 Rear window wiperRear window wiper in intermittent
mode. When reverse gear is engaged,
continuous operation is switched on
automatically
You can also program the interval:
>Switch briefly from position 0 to
position 7.
>The time until reactivation (from
position 0 to 7) is the programmed
interval (max. 30 seconds).8 Cleaning rear windowWasher fluid sprayed on the rear
window.
Refer to page 152 for changing the
wiper blades.
Cleaning headlamps
*
If the headlamps are on, they will also
be cleaned every fifth time you activate
cleaning windshield.
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will freeze
on the windshield. If you do so, your
vision could be obscured. Use an anti-
freeze agent. Refer to page 134.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged.
automatically
* when the ignition key is
in position 2.
The illustration shows the button set-up
for vehicles equipped with automatic
climate control. For other layouts, refer
to page 90.To activate>Press the button once: as long as the
indicator lamp remains on, the rear
window defroster continues at high
output (rapid thaw).
>Press button twice: the rear window
defroster operates continuously.To deactivateIf the indicator lamp is still on, press the
button.462us036
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144n
Caring for your vehicleCaring for the windowsYou 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
winter. 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, be especially careful about
cleaning them with plenty of water and
possibly a shampoo supplement as well
after the roads have been salted.
Use a chrome polish for an additional
treatment.
Plastic components, vinyl upholstery,
headliners, lamp lenses, the clear cover
of the instrument cluster and compo-
nents with a sprayed dull black surface
can be cleaned with water and a
synthetic cleaner (if necessary). 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.
Safety belts should be cleaned with a
mild soap and water solution without
being removed from the car. Never
attempt chemical or dry cleaning, as
damage to the belt fabric could result.
After cleaning, never allow the inertia
reel to retract the belts until they are
completely dry. Dirty safety belts pre-
vent 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 the cleaning and car-care
products available at your BMW
center.<
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
151n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit152
Windshield wiper blades152
Lamps and bulbs153
Changing a wheel159
Battery162
Fuses164
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter165
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door166
Sliding/Tilt sunroof166
Tailgate166
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting167
Towing the vehicle168
Repairs
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152n
The onboard tool kit is stowed under
the cargo area floor panel.
To raise the cargo area floor panel,
refer to page 109.
463de034
Windshield1 Move the wiper to a fold-out position.
2 Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow).
3 Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield.
4 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top.
5 Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.
Use only BMW approved wiper
blades.<460de056
Rear window 1 Move the wiper to a fold-out position.
2 Remove the wiper blade (arrow).
3 Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.463de037
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades
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Owner service procedures
199n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Luggage compartment
emergency actuation166
Luggage compartment
lamps, bulb
replacement158 M
Maintenance140
Malfunction displays75
Microfilter, change165
Motion sensor, switching
off42 O
Oil
quality136
specifications136
viscosity136
Onboard tool kit152 P
Pressure, tires28 R
Rear hatch lamp
bulb replacement157
Rear lamp156
Release the hood130 Releasing the fuel filler door
after an electrical
defect166
Removing condensation
from the windows94
Replace windshield wiper
blades152
Replacement key32
Replacing lamp bulbs153
Replenish washer
reservoir134
Return used batteries164
S
Side lamps
bulb replacement154
Sliding/tilt sunroof
close in event of electrical
defect166
Space-saver spare tire159
Spare key32
Spare tire159
Spare wheel159
Starting problems115
Switching off tilt alarm/
interior motion sensor42
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement156
Tailgate lamps
bulb replacement156
Tailgate, emergency lock
operation166
Tilt alarm, switching off42
Tire changing159
Tire damage124
Tools152
Tow fittings168
Tow starting168
Towing168
Turn signals, bulb
replacement154 U
Use antifreeze for
radiator138
Used batteries164
Used engine oil136 V
Vanity mirror lamp, bulb
replacement158
W
Warning lamps20
Warning messages75
Washer fluid, adding134
Washer nozzles,
adjusting134
Washer reservoir, filling134
Wheel changing159
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing152
Working in the engine
compartment130