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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for
fuel reserve74
2 Turn signal indicator23
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for
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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
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Parking brake/Brake system
hydraulic circuits/Cornering
Brake Control (CBC)20, 21
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)21
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Brake pads22
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Tire Pressure Warning
(RDW)20, 22
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Rollover protection system22
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Airbags21
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Please fasten safety belts, lock
backrest21
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Cruise control238 Reset button for
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Clock76
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Unit of measure for outside
temperature display77
9 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)22
10 Display panel for
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Odometer73
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Trip odometer73
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Clock76
>
Service Interval75
Computer display, using the turn
signal lever to operate, refer to
page 77:
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Clock
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Outside temperature
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Average fuel consumption
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Cruising range
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Average speed
11 Check Control display76
12 Trip odometer, reset to zero7313 Indicator and warning lamps (clock-
wise) for
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Fog lamps23
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Add washer fluid22
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Coolant level22
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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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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)Activating/deactivating the
systemThe system is automatically active in
ignition key position 2 and is therefore
always on during driving.
To deactivate the system: tap the
button, the indicator lamp will light up
yellow.
To activate the system: tap the button
again; the indicator lamp goes out.
Deactivate the system while driving
with snow chains, since false warnings
and undetected losses in pressure are
possible under these kinds of condi-
tions.
In the event of a flat tire
The indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster will light up red in
the event of a significant loss in
tire pressure. In addition, an acoustic
signal is sounded. To come to an imme-
diate stop, reduce speed, while
avoiding any sudden, jerky braking or
steering maneuvers.
Fix the flat tire using the M Mobility
system (refer to page 153).
Resetting the indicator lamp: the red
indicator lamp has to be turned off
manually after putting on a new wheel.
At this point, hold the RDW button
down until the indicator lamp goes out.
Re-initialize the system afterward.
The RDW cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
The RDW will not identify the natural,
even loss of pressure in all four tires,
either.<
Check the tire inflation pressure
on a regular basis and correct if
necessary. Refer to page 27.
Under certain circumstances, there
may be false warnings or a delayed
detection of losses in pressure when
driving on snow-covered or slippery
road surfaces.
A sporty driving style (slip at the wheels
receiving the torque, high lateral accel-
erations) can lead to delayed RDW
warnings.<
System malfunctionAs long as there is still a malfunction,
the indicator lamp on the instrument
cluster will remain yellow.
Please contact your BMW center for
additional information.
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Repairing a flat tire 8 Take the hose with the pressure
gauge out and screw it onto the
valve.
Take the plug out and plug it into the
cigarette lighter socket in the
passenger compartment.
9 Reset the air pressure to 29 psi
(200 kilopascal):
>To increase the tire pressure: turn
on the M Mobility system
(position I). To check the new tire
pressure briefly turn off the device.
>To reduce the tire pressure: turn
the screw on the back of the pres-
sure gauge, this will open the air
release valve.
If the air pressure won't hold,
carry out step 10 anyway and then
repeat steps 7 through 10 again.
The use of the M Mobility system may
be ineffective if the damaged area in
the tire is larger than approx. 0.16 in
(4 mm). Please consult the nearest
BMW center if the tire cannot be
temporarily repaired with the M Mobility
system.<
10 Unscrew the hose from the valve
and stow the M Mobility system in
the luggage compartment.
After the flat tire has been fixed and you
start driving again, do not exceed a
maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
You will find corresponding instructions
for using the M Mobility system on the
device.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced. Re-initialize the Tire Pressure
Warning system (RDW), and refer to
page 81 for further information. Have
the M Mobility system refilled. Contact
your BMW center for this.