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Contents
 
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
 
Replacement procedures:
 
Onboard tool kit124
Windshield wiper blades124
Lamps and bulbs124
Changing a wheel129
Battery133
Fuses133
 
Assistance, giving and 
receiving:
 
Jump-starting134
Towing the vehicle135Engine data140
Dimensions141
Weights142
Capacities143Everything from A to Z146 
     
        
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Opening and closing Ð via the remote controlThe conceptThe remote control gives you an excep-
tionally convenient method for 
unlocking and locking your vehicle. 
Furthermore, it provides two additional 
functions which you can only execute 
via the remote control:
>To switch on interior lamps, refer to 
page 30.
With this function, you can also 
search for the vehicle, when parked 
in an underground garage, for 
instance
>To open the luggage compartment 
lid, refer to page 30.
The luggage compartment lid will 
open slightly, regardless of whether it 
was previously locked or unlocked.
Whenever you unlock (lock) the vehicle, 
you simultaneously deactivate (activate) 
the anti-theft system, disarm (arm) the 
alarm system and switch the interior 
lamps on (off).
You can have a signal set to 
confirm that the vehicle's locks 
have engaged securely.<
Since children might be able to 
lock the doors from the inside, 
always take the vehicle keys with you 
so that the vehicle can be opened again 
from the outside at any time.<
If it is no longer possible to lock 
the vehicle via the remote control, 
the battery is discharged. Use this key 
while driving for an extended period in 
order to recharge the battery.
To prevent unauthorized use of the 
remote control, surrender only the door 
and ignition key or the spare key, for 
example when leaving the vehicle for 
valet parking, refer to page 28.
In the event of a system malfunction, 
please contact your BMW center. You 
can also obtain replacement keys 
there.<
1 Unlock and convenience opening 
2 Lock and secure, interior lamp activa-
tion, disarming tilt alarm sensor and 
interior monitor sensor
3 Open the luggage compartment lidTo unlockPress the button once to unlock the 
driver's door.
Press the button a second time to 
disengage all vehicle locks. 
     
        
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The onboard tool kit is located in the 
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
1. Fold the wiper arm completely out 
from the windshield 
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 wiper blades which have 
been approved by BMW.<
The lamps and bulbs make essential 
contributions to the safety of your 
vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the 
following instructions during bulb 
replacement. If you are not familiar with 
any of the procedures, consult your 
BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of 
a new bulb with your bare hands 
since even small amounts of impurities 
burn in to the surface and reduce the 
service life of the bulb. Use a clean 
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic 
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from 
your BMW center.
Before working on the electrical 
system, switch off the electrical 
accessory you are working on or 
disconnect the cable from the negative 
terminal of the battery. Failure to 
observe this precaution could result in 
short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, 
comply with any instructions provided 
by the bulb manufacturer.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Lamps and bulbs 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZA 
ABS (Antilock Brake 
System)19, 105 
Accessories10 
Activated-charcoal filter91 
Adaptive Transmission 
Control (ATC)60 
ADB (Automatic Differential 
Brake)73 
Adding 
brake fluid118 
coolant117 
engine oil115 
washer fluid114 
Adjusting 
head restraints44 
lumbar support43 
manual seats42 
mirrors48 
power seat43 
steering wheel47 
thigh support42 
Air conditioning85 
temperature settings86 
Air distribution86, 89 
Air nozzles85 Air outlets, 
ventilation85, 88 
Air supply86, 89 
Airbags18, 49 
sitting correctly41 
Alarm system36 
Antifreeze117 
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)19, 105 
Anti-theft system36 
Aquaplaning104, 105 
Armrest92 
ASC+T (Automatic Stability 
Control plus Traction)72 
Ashtray 
front95 
rear95 
ATC (Adaptive Transmission 
Control)60 
Attach vehicle vacuum 
cleaner95 
AUC (Automatic recircu-
lated-air control)90 
Automatic climate 
control88 
temperature settings89 
Automatic cruise control64 
Automatic curb monitor47 Automatic Differential Brake 
(ADB)73 
Automatic headlight 
control82 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control (AUC)90 
Automatic Stability Control 
plus Traction (ASC+T)72 
Automatic transmission59 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic18, 59 
Automatic-dimming feature, 
mirrors49 
Average consumption70 
Average speed70 
Axle loads142 
B 
Backrest, adjusting42 
Backup lamps58 
bulb replacement127 
Battery133 
care133 
charge current 
indicator17 
charging133 
Belts, safety45 
Beverage holder93 Blower86, 89 
BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil116 
BMW Maintenance 
System119 
BMW sports seat 
electrical adjustment43 
manual adjustment42 
Bore140 
Bottle holder, refer to 
beverage holder93 
Brake fluid118 
add118 
warning lamp17 
Brake lamps 
bulb replacement127 
Brake system104, 106 
brake fluid118 
brake fluid level106 
brake pads106 
brake pads, indicator 
lamp19 
disc brakes106 
Break-in procedure104 
Bulbs and lamps, 
replacement124 
   
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