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Cockpit
1 Side lamps/Low beam
headlamps84
2
d
Turn signal indicator69
>
Parking lamps85
>
High beams85
>
Headlamp flasher69
>
Computer77
3 Washer/Wiper system69
4 Hazard warning flashers25
5 Shift lever68
6 Rear window defroster71
7 Central locking system33
8 Adjusting steering wheel55
9 Horn: the entire surface
10 Fog lamps85
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Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve74
2 Turn signal indicator23
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for
>
Battery charge current20
>
High beams23
>
Engine oil pressure/Engine oil
level20, 21
5 Tachometer and engine oil temper-
ature gauge73
6 Engine coolant temperature gauge
with "Coolant temperature too high"
indicator74
7 Indicator and warning lamps (clock-
wise) for
>
Parking brake/Brake system
hydraulic circuits/Cornering
Brake Control (CBC)20, 21
>
Antilock Brake System (ABS)21
>
Brake pads22
>
Tire Pressure Warning
(RDW)20, 22
>
Rollover protection system22
>
Airbags21
>
Please fasten safety belts, lock
backrest21
>
Cruise control238 Reset button for
>
Clock76
>
Unit of measure for outside
temperature display77
9 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)22
10 Display panel for
>
Odometer73
>
Trip odometer73
>
Clock76
>
Service Interval75
Computer display, using the turn
signal lever to operate, refer to
page 77:
>
Clock
>
Outside temperature
>
Average fuel consumption
>
Cruising range
>
Average speed
11 Check Control display76
12 Trip odometer, reset to zero7313 Indicator and warning lamps (clock-
wise) for
>
Fog lamps23
>
Add washer fluid22
>
Coolant level22
>
Electronic Engine Power Control
(EML)22
>
Service Engine Soon22
You can have the outside temper-
ature and distance traveled shown
in other units of measurement.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology
that monitors itself
Many of the systems in your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
identified by "
l
" are tested for proper
operation whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for
different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started, or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this below.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
l
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a problem
with the alternator's drive belt or a
defect in the charging circuit. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Never attempt to continue driving
with a defective alternator drive
belt, as this could result in overheating
and serious engine damage. A defec-
tive belt also leads to a substantial
increase in the amount of effort
required to steer the vehicle.
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Engine oil pressure
l
Stop vehicle immediately and
switch off engine. Check the
engine oil and top up as required. If the
oil level is correct: please contact the
nearest BMW center.
Do not attempt to continue
driving, as lack of adequate lubri-
cation can lead to serious engine
damage.
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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)
This display is accompanied by
an audible warning signal: the
vehicle has a flat tire. Reduce your
speed immediately and avoid all abrupt
braking or steering maneuvers as you
bring the vehicle to a halt.
For additional information, refer to
page 81.
Brake warning lamp l
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
Check the brake fluid level. Before
driving further, be sure to comply with
the information on pages 109 and 130.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
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Indicator and warning lampsRed: an important reminder
Parking brake l
Comes on when the parking
brake is applied – an additional
acoustic signal sounds when starting
off.
For additional information, refer to
page 67.
Brake warning lamp for Cana-
dian models.
Lock backrest/Please fasten
safety belt l
The warning lamp flashes if a
backrest detent is not locked in place,
or comes on continuously if a safety
belt has not (yet) been fastened. The
visual warning is supplemented by an
acoustic signal.
For detailed information on locking the
backrest, refer to page 51.
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 57.
Airbags l
Please respond to any defects
by having the system checked
at your BMW center as soon as
possible.
For additional information, refer to
pages 61, 168.
Red and yellow:
continue driving cautiously
The red brake warning lamp
comes on together with the
yellow indicator lamps for ABS
and DSC:
The entire ABS, CBC and DSC
control system has failed.
Continue driving cautiously and
defensively. Avoid hard brake
applications. Please have the system
checked by your BMW center as soon
as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 80, 107.
ABS, CBC and DSC indicator
and warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) l
ABS has been deactivated in
response to a system malfunc-
tion. Conventional braking efficiency is
available without limitations. Please
have the system checked by your BMW
center.
For additional information, refer to
page 106.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Lights up while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute
minimum; therefore, add engine oil as
soon as possible. Do not drive more
than approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you
do.
For additional information, refer to
page 127.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add more engine
oil the next time you stop for gas.
For additional information, refer to
page 127.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Brake pads
l
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information, refer
to page 109.
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)
l
RDW has been switched off or
has been deactivated in
response to a malfunction. In the event
of a malfunction, have the system
checked by your nearest BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
pages 27, 81.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
l
If the indicator lamp flashes:
The system is active and governs drive
force and braking force.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine is started, or if it comes on
during normal driving and stays on:
DSC has been switched off or has been
deactivated in response to a malfunc-
tion. In the event of a malfunction, have
the system checked by your nearest
BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
page 80.
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low. Top
up the fluid at the earliest
opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 126.
Service Engine Soon
l
If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, you should have the systems
checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 142.
Warning lamp: Service Engine
Soon for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
l
There is a fault in the engine's
electronic control system. The
electronics allow for continued driving
with reduced engine output or speed.
Please have the system checked by
your BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. Add
coolant at the earliest opportu-
nity.
For additional information, refer to
page 129.
Rollover protection system
l
The rollover protection system
has been deactivated in
response to a malfunction. Please have
the system checked by your BMW
center as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to
page 64.
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Indicator and warning lampsGreen: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal is
on. Rapid flashing indicates a
system malfunction.
For additional information, refer to
page 69.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information, refer to
page 71.
Fog lamps
Comes on whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information, refer to
page 85.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information, refer to
pages 69, 85.
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Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
The buttons integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel (MFL) are
provided so that you can operate a
number of accessories quickly and
without being distracted from traffic
conditions. You can operate:
>selected radio functions
>the cruise control
>selected cellular phone functions
*.
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding
systems must be activated.<
1 Horn: the entire surface
2 Radio/Telephone: select
3 Cellular phone: receive a call, start
dialing, terminate a call
4 Radio/Telephone: volume
5 Radio/Telephone: scan backward or
scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
6 Radio/Telephone: scan forward or
scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings
7 Cruise control: activate stored
setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: accelerate and
store (+) as well as decelerate and
store (–)
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate