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Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
 
* 
The buttons integrated in the multifunc-
tion steering wheel are provided so  that 
you can operate a number of accesso-
ries quickly and without being 
distracted from traffic conditions. You 
may operate:
 
>
 
Selected radio functions
 
>
 
The cruise control
 
>
 
Selected cellular phone functions.
The controls are active only when 
the corresponding systems and 
accessories are switched on.
 
< 
 
Press briefly:
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing, 
terminate a call.
 
Switch between phone, radio, cassette 
and CD.
Forward:
 
>
 
Radio
Press briefly: station scan in FM band
Extended pressure: search function
 
>
 
CD
Press briefly: jump to next track
Extended pressure: search function 
in track
 
>
 
Cassette
Press briefly: stop track scan or fast 
forward
Extended pressure: fast forward
 
>
 
Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Rewind/reverse: functions as fast 
forward.
 
Volume
Cruise control: select a stored setting.
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+) 
or decelerate and store (Ð).
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-
tivate. 

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Keys Central locking systemThe key set1 Master keys with remote control unit, 
determine the functions of the Key 
Memory, refer to page 54.
You can mark individual keys for 
subsequent identification by applying 
the colored decals that you received 
when accepting delivery of your 
vehicle.
Each master key is equipped with 
an extended-life battery. This 
battery is recharged in the ignition lock 
during normal operation. 
For this reason, if you have master keys 
that are not being used you should use 
those keys approx. once a year while 
driving for an extended period to 
charge the battery, refer also to 
page 29.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place, 
such as in your wallet. This key is not 
intended for constant use 
3 Door and ignition key
The lock for the glove compartment 
cannot be operated with this key Ð 
this is useful for valet parking, for 
instance.
The conceptThe central locking system is ready for 
operation whenever the driver's door is 
closed. The system engages and 
releases the locks on the
>doors
>tailgate and rear window
>fuel filler door. 
The central locking system can be 
operated
>from outside via the remote control 
as well as via the driver's door lock
>from inside by pressing a button.
Operating it from inside does not lock 
the fuel filler door, refer to page 32. 
When the system is operated from the 
outside, the anti-theft system is acti-
vated simultaneously. Both the door 
locks and release handles remain 
locked. The alarm system is also armed 
or disarmed.
If locked from the inside, the central 
locking systems unlocks automatically 
in the event of an accident, but only 
doors which were not locked separately 
with the door lock buttons, refer to 
page 32. In addition, the hazard 
warning flashers and interior lamps 
come on. 

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Opening and closing Ð from the insideYou can use this button to operate the 
central locking system when the front 
doors are closed. With this button, only 
the doors, the tailgate and rear window 
are unlocked or locked. The anti-theft 
system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was 
unlocked from the outside and 
you press the button, then, with the 
driver's door still open, the passenger-
side door, the tailgate and the fuel filler 
door will unlock, too. 
If the driver's door is closed, it will be 
locked.<
The central locking system can be 
locked automatically as soon as 
you begin to drive if you desire. This 
can be adjusted to be key-specific.<
To unlock and open the doors>Either unlock the doors together with 
the button for the central locking 
system and then pull each of the 
release handles above the armrests 
or
>pull the release handle for each door 
twice: the first pull unlocks the door, 
and the second one opens it.
To lock the doors>Either use the central locking button 
to lock all doors at once 
or
>press the individual door lock buttons 
down. To prevent the driver from 
being inadvertently locked out of the 
vehicle, the driver's door lock button 
will not engage as long as the door is 
open.
Since children might be able to 
lock the doors from the inside, 
always take the vehicle's keys with you 
so that you can open the vehicle again 
from the outside at any time.< 

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Seat and mirror memory
* 
You can store as many as three 
different driver's seat and mirror adjust-
ment settings into the system for later 
selection.
The lumbar support adjustment is 
not stored in the memory.
the desired position
3. Press the
 M
EMORY button: indi-
cator lamp in the button comes on
4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as 
desired: indicator lamp goes out.
To select a stored setting
You should never activate the 
memory feature while the vehicle 
is moving, as the seat could move in a 
way that you had not anticipated, 
posing an accident hazard.<
Ignition key in position 1:
>Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3, 
as desired.
Movement stops immediately when 
one of the seat-adjustment or 
memory buttons is activated during 
the adjustment process.
With the driver's door closed and the 
ignition key either removed or in posi-
tion 0 or 2:
>Maintain pressure on the desired 
memory button (1, 2 or 3) until the 
adjustment process is completed.
If you press the 
M
EMORY button 
accidentally: press the button 
again; the indicator lamp goes out.<
Your BMW center can adjust your 
vehicle's systems in such a 
manner that your personalized settings 
are automatically set for the seat and 
exterior mirror positions when you 
unlock the vehicle with your personal 
remote control.<
Before activating the programmed 
adjustment feature ensure that the 
footwell behind the driver's seat is 
empty and unobstructed. If you fail to 
do so, any persons or objects behind 
the seat could be injured or damaged 
by a rearward movement of the seat.< 

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Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)
 
The conceptThis system optimizes vehicle stability 
and traction, especially when just 
starting off, when accelerating or when 
going through curves.
ASC+T recognizes the danger present 
in traction loss and will increase driving 
stability and traction by reducing the 
engine's output, and if necessary, by 
applying the brakes to the rear wheels.
ASC+T is ready each time you start the 
engine.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will go out shortly 
after the ignition has been 
switched on, refer to pages 18, 19.
The indicator lamp flashes:
ASC+T controls the drive and braking 
forces.
The indicator lamp fails to go out 
after the engine is started, or it 
comes on during normal driving and 
stays on:
There is a system malfunction or the 
system was switched off with the 
button. Consequently, interventions to 
increase driving stability (as described 
in the preceding column) are no longer 
available. You can still drive the vehicle 
perfectly well without ASC+T.
In the event of a fault, please consult 
your BMW center, refer to 
pages 18, 19.<
To switch off ASC+TPress the button; the indicator lamp 
comes on and stays on.
The illustration depicts the arrangement 
of the buttons if the vehicle is fully 
equipped. This may vary, depending on 
the equipment actually installed.
In the following rare situations, it may 
be effective to switch off the ASC+T for 
a brief period:
>When rocking the vehicle or starting 
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
>When driving with snow chains.
To maintain vehicle stability, 
always drive with the ASC+T acti-
vated whenever possible.< 

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Cargo areaTo remove cargo cover and 
partition net1. Press the buttons on the sides 
(arrow 1)
2. Extract the case by pulling to the rear 
(arrow 2).InstallationSimply slide the case forward in the two 
side holders until it engages.
Storing with backrests folded 
forwardSupports for the case are also provided 
on the rear sides of the backrests 
(arrow 1).
Slide the case into the supports as 
shown in the illustration, continuing 
until the detent engages (arrow 2). 
Ensure that the cargo cover is toward 
the front of the vehicle, with the parti-
tion net's loop on the top.
You can pull the partition net out and 
insert it in the holders above it in the 
upper roof area.
To ensure that the case centers 
correctly, remember to insert it 
from the right side, always continuing 
until the detents snap into place. Failure 
to observe the prescribed insertion 
procedure could also result in damage 
to the door's upholstery.< 

Everything from A to Z
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I 
Ice warning68 
Icy roads68 
Ignition keys28 
Ignition lock55 
Imprint4 
Indicator lamps17 
Inflation pressures24, 107 
INSPECTION66 
Instrument cluster15 
Instrument lighting83 
Instrument panel15 
Interface socket 
for onboard diagnostics 
(OBD)121 
Interior lamps30, 84 
remote control30 
Interior motion sensor35 
operation via remote 
control30 
switching off36 
Interior rearview mirror47 
automatic dimming 
feature48 
Interlock55 
J 
Jack129 
Jump-starting134 K 
Key Memory54 
Key set28 
Keys28 L 
Lamps and bulbs, 
replacement125 
Lashing eyes100 
License plate lamps, bulb 
replacement128, 129 
LIGHTS ON warning82 
Litter bag holder93 
Loading and driving 
notes100 
Load-securing devices100 
Lock buttons32 
Low beams82 
bulb replacement125 
Lug wrench129 
Luggage cover, refer to 
cargo area cover 
Luggage rack100 
M 
M+S tires111 
Maintenance66, 119 
Malfunction displays67 
Manual operation 
doors31 
fuel filler door22 
sliding/tilt sunroof39 
tailgate33 
Manual seat adjustment41 
Manual transmission57 
Manually controlled recircu-
lated-air90 
Master keys28 
Memory settings45 
MFL (Multifunction steering 
wheel)21 
Microfilter87, 91 
Mirror defrosting47 
Mirror memory45 
Mirrors47 
Mobile phone94 
Modifications, 
technical10, 120 
Motion sensor, refer to 
interior motion sensor35 
Multifunction steering wheel 
(MFL)21 
O 
OBD interface socket121 
Odometer65 
Oil 
additives115 
capacity143 
consumption115 
quality116 
specifications116 
viscosity116 
Oil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet 
Oil dipstick115 
Oil filter change143 
OILSERVICE66 
Onboard computer68 
refer also to the "Owner's 
Manual Onboard 
Computer" 
Onboard tool kit124 
Opening and closing 
from the inside32 
via the door lock31 
via the remote control29 
Outside temperature 
display68