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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
 
Lamps:
 
Parking lamps/Low beams77
Instrument lighting78
High beams/Standing lamps78
Fog lamps78
Interior lamps79
 
Controlling the climate for 
pleasant driving:
 
Air conditioning80
Automatic climate control83
Roller sun blind86
 
Interior conveniences:
 
Premium sound system86
Glove compartment87
Storage compartments87
Cellular phone89
Ashtray, front89
Ashtray, rear90
Clothes hooks90
 
Loading and transporting:
 
Through-loading system91
Ski bag92
Cargo loading93
Roof-mounted luggage rack94
 
Special operating instructions:
 
Break-in procedures98
Driving notes99
Antilock Brake System (ABS)99
Brake system100
 
Wheels and tires:
 
Tire inflation pressure101
Tire condition101
Tire replacement102
Wheel and tire 
combinations104
Winter tires105
 
In the engine compartment:
 
Hood106
Engine compartment 
essentials107
Washer fluids108
Engine oil109
Coolant111
Brake fluid112
 
Maintenance:
 
The BMW Maintenance 
System113
 
Laws and regulations:
 
Technical modifications114
California Proposition 
65 Warning114
OBD interface socket115 
     
        
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Indicator and warning lamps
 
Add washer fluid
The washer fluid is too low. Top 
off the fluid at the earliest 
opportunity. For additional information: 
refer to page 108
SERVICE ENGINE SOON 
 
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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 115
SERVICE ENGINE SOON 
warning lamp for Canadian 
models.
Engine electronics 
 
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There is a fault in the electronic 
engine-management system. 
You can continue to drive with reduced 
engine output or engine speed. Please 
have the system inspected at your 
BMW center.
Add coolant
The coolant level is too low. 
Add coolant at the earliest 
opportunity. For additional information: 
refer to page 111
 
Green: for your information
 
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signal is 
operated. 
Rapid flashing indicates a system 
malfunction.
For additional information: refer to 
page 59
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise 
control is activated. Available for 
operation via the multifunction steering 
wheel.
For additional information: refer to 
page 62
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch 
on the front fog lamps.
For additional information: refer to 
page 78
 
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 59, 78 
     
        
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Washer/Wiper system0 Wipers retracted
1 Cleaning windshieldCleaning windshield
Do not use the washers if there is 
any danger that the fluid will 
freeze on the windshield, as your vision 
could be obscured. Always use a wind-
shield washer antifreeze in cold 
weather. Refer to page 108.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty, as this could cause 
damage to the washer pump.<
The system sprays washer fluid against 
the windshield and activates the wipers 
for a brief period.
Cleaning headlamps
*
When the vehicle's lighting system is 
switched on, the headlamps will also be 
cleaned every fifth time the automatic 
windshield washer is activated.Windshield washer nozzlesThe windshield washer nozzles are 
heated automatically
* when the ignition 
key is in position 2. 
     
        
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Engine compartment essentials1 Brake fluid reservoir112
2 Engine oil dipstick1093 Coolant expansion tank111
4 Reservoir for the headlamp and 
windshield washer system1085 Engine oil filler neck109
6 Auxiliary terminal for 
jump-starting128 
     
        
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Washer fluidsHeadlamp
* and windshield 
washer system
Capacity approx. 5.6 US quarts 
(5.3 liters).
Fill with water and Ð if required Ð with a 
washer antifreeze (according to manu-
facturer's recommendations).
We recommend that you mix the 
washer fluid before adding it to 
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze agents or intensive-
cleaning washer fluids for the 
washer systems are highly flammable. 
For this reason, keep them away from 
sources of flame and store only in orig-
inal containers. Store it so that it is 
inaccessible to children. Comply with 
the instructions on the containers.< 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZA 
ABS (Antilock Brake 
System)19, 99 
Acceleration traction control, 
refer to DSC71 
Accessories10 
Activated-charcoal filter86 
Adaptive Transmission 
Control (ATC)58 
ADB (Automatic Differential 
Brake)71 
Adding 
brake fluid112 
coolant111 
engine oil109 
washer fluid108 
Adjusting 
head restraints43 
lumbar support42 
manual seat41 
power seat42 
steering wheel46 
thigh support41 
Air conditioning80 
temperature settings81 
Air distribution81, 84 Air nozzles80, 83 
Air outlets80, 83 
ventilation80 
Air supply81, 84 
Airbags18, 48 
sitting correctly40 
Alarm system36 
Antifreeze111 
radiator111 
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)19, 99 
Anti-theft system36 
Aquaplaning99 
Armrest87 
ASC+T (Automatic Stability 
Control plus Traction)70 
Ashtray 
front89 
rear90 
ATC (Adaptive Transmission 
Control)58 
Attach vehicle vacuum 
cleaner89 
AUC (Automatic 
recirculated-air 
control)85 
Automatic climate 
control83 
temperature settings84 Automatic cruise control62 
Automatic Differential Brake 
(ADB)71 
Automatic headlight 
control77 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control (AUC)85 
Automatic Stability Control 
plus Traction (ASC+T)70 
Automatic transmission57 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic18, 57 
Automatic-dimming inside 
rearview mirror48 
Average consumption68 
Average speed68 
Axle loads134 
B 
Backrest 
adjusting41 
releasing43 
Backup lamps56 
bulb replacement121 
Battery127 
charge current indicator 
lamp17 
charging127 Beverage holder88 
Blower81, 84 
BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil110 
BMW Maintenance 
System113 
BMW sports seat 
manual adjustment41 
power adjustment42 
Bore132 
Bottle holder, refer to 
beverage holder88 
Brake fluid112 
Brake hydraulic system17 
Brake lamps 
bulb replacement121 
Brake system100 
brake fluid level100 
brake pads100 
brake pads, indicator19 
disc brakes100 
Brake system, brake 
malfunction100 
Break-in procedure98 
Bulbs and lamps, 
replacement118 
   
A-Z 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZV 
Vehicle Memory53 
Vehicle weight134 
Vehicle, starting54 
Ventilation80, 83 
draft-free82, 85 W
 
Warning lamp "Fasten safety 
belts"18 
Warning lamps17 
Warning messages66 
Warning triangle22 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet (Canadian 
models)113 
Washer fluids108 
adding108 
Washer nozzles, 
adjusting108 
Washer reservoir, filling108 
Washing your vehicle, refer 
to the "Caring for your 
vehicle" manual 
Water on roadways99 Weights134 
Wheel and tire 
combinations104 
Wheelbase133 
Wheels and tires101 
Width133 
Windows38 
Windshield washer reservoir 
capacity135 
filling108 
Windshield washer, 
filling108 
Windshield wiper60 
blade replacement118 
Winter tires105 
Wiper system60 
Work in the engine 
compartment106 
X 
Xenon lamps119