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Air conditioningAir supply
You can select blower speeds 
from 1 to 4. The heating and 
ventilation become more and 
more effective as the air 
supply settings are increased. In 
position 0, the blower and the heater 
are switched off. The outside air supply 
is blocked in position 0.
Temperature
In order to increase the 
temperature of the passenger 
compartment, turn to the right 
(red). The temperature of the 
incoming air is kept constant.
Air distribution
You can direct air to flow onto 
the windows  , toward your 
upper body   or into the 
footwell  . All intermediate 
settings are possible. In the   setting, 
there is a low flow of air onto the 
windows to keep them free of conden-
sation.
Rear window defroster
When the rear window defroster 
is activated, the indicator lamp 
comes on. The rear window defroster 
switches off automatically.
The rear window defroster auto-
matically assumes operation 
within 5 minutes after the engine is 
started at outside temperatures below 
approx. 39 7 (+4 6).<
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and Ð depending on the 
temperature setting Ð rewarmed.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the 
engine is started. Switching on the air 
conditioning will reduce condensation 
forming on the windows.
Condensation forms during opera-
tion of the air conditioning system, 
which then exits under the vehicle. 
Traces of condensed water of this kind 
are thus normal.<
Recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant 
external odors by temporarily 
excluding the supply of outside air. The 
system then recirculates the air 
currently within the vehicle.
If the windows should fog over in 
the recirculated-air mode, switch 
this mode off and increase the air 
supply as required.< 

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Air conditioningDraft-free ventilationYou can adjust the blower controls for 
the upper body area to obtain the 
optimum airflow rates and directions for 
your personal requirements:
1 Rotary dials for infinitely-variable 
opening and closing of the vent 
outlets
2 Selector levers for airflow direction
3 Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the 
temperature of the airflow from these 
outlets as desired.
MicrofilterThe built-in microfilter removes dust 
and pollen from the incoming air. Your 
BMW center will replace it during 
routine maintenance. A substantial 
reduction in airflow indicates that the 
filter needs to be replaced before 
scheduled maintenance.
To defrost windows and remove 
condensation1 Set the blower speed rotary control 
for the airflow rate to position 4
2 Turn the rotary temperature control 
completely to the right (red)
3 Rotary control for air distribution to 
position 
4 Switch on the rear window defroster 
to defrost the rear window. 

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Automatic climate control
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1 Air onto the windshield and onto the 
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area85
3 Air for the footwell
4 Recirculated-air mode/Automatic 
recirculated-air control (AUC)855 Air supply84
6 Temperature84
7 Automatic air distribution84
8 Individual air distribution84
9 Interior temperature sensor Ð please 
keep clear and unobstructed10 Display for temperature and air 
supply84
11 Defrost windows and remove 
condensation84
12 Air conditioning84
13 Rear window defroster85 

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Automatic climate control
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Tips for pleasant drivingUse the automatic system Ð switch on 
with AUTO button 7. Select an interior 
temperature that is comfortable for you.
Detailed setting options are described 
for you in the following section.Automatic air distribution
The AUTO program adjusts the 
air distribution and the air 
supply for you and in addition adapts 
the temperature to external influences 
(summer, winter) to meet preferences 
you can specify.
Individual air distribution
You can cancel the AUTO 
program by selecting specific 
distribution patterns to suit your 
own individual requirements. 
While the AUTO program is then deacti-
vated, the automatic airflow control 
remains in operation. The system 
directs air to the windows  , the upper 
body  and into the footwells  . You 
can reactivate the automatic air distri-
bution mode by selecting the AUTO 
button.
Temperature
The interior temperature that 
appears in the display panel is a 
general figure intended for reference 
purposes. We recommend 72 7 
(+22 6) as a comfortable setting, even 
if the air conditioning is on. When you 
start the vehicle, the system ensures 
that the selected temperature is 
achieved as quickly as possible regard-
less of the season. It then maintains this 
temperature.
Air supply
By pressing the left or right half 
of the button, you can vary the 
air supply. This deactivates the auto-
matic control of the air supply, AUTO 
disappears from the display panel. 
Nevertheless, the automatic air distri-
bution remains unchanged. You can 
reactivate the automatic air distribution 
mode by selecting the AUTO button.
When the lowest blower speed is set 
and you press the left half of the button, 
all of the displays are canceled: the 
blower, heating and air conditioner are 
switched off. The outside air supply is 
blocked. You can reactivate the system 
by pressing any button for the auto-
matic climate control.
To defrost windows and remove 
condensation
This program quickly removes 
ice and condensation from the 
windshield and the side windows.
Air conditioning
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and Ð depending on the 
temperature setting Ð rewarmed.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the 
engine is started. Switching on the air 
conditioning will reduce condensation 
forming on the windows.
Condensation forms during opera-
tion of the air conditioning system, 
which then exits under the vehicle. 
Traces of condensed water of this kind 
are thus normal.< 

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Automatic climate control
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Automatic recirculated-air control 
(AUC)
You can respond to unpleasant 
external odors or pollutants by 
temporarily stopping the flow of outside 
air. The system then recirculates the air 
currently within the vehicle. 
Press the button repeatedly to select 
one of three different operating modes.
>Indicator lamps off: outside airflow is 
on
>Left-hand indicator lamp on Ð AUC 
mode: the system recognizes pollut-
ants in the outside air and blocks the 
flow of air when necessary. The 
system then recirculates the air 
currently within the vehicle.
Depending on the air quality, the 
automatic system then switches back 
and forth between outside air supply 
and recirculation of the air within the 
vehicle
>Right-hand indicator lamp on: the 
flow of external air into the vehicle is 
permanently blocked. The system 
then recirculates the air currently 
within the vehicle.
If the windows fog over in the 
recirculated-air mode, switch the
 
recirculated-air mode off and increase 
the air supply as required.<
Rear window defroster
When the rear window defroster 
is activated, the indicator lamp 
comes on. The rear window defroster 
switches off automatically.
The rear window defroster auto-
matically assumes operation 
within 5 minutes after the engine is 
started at outside temperatures below 
approx. 39 7 (+4 6).<
Draft-free ventilationYou can adjust the blower controls for 
the upper body area to select the 
optimum airflow rates and directions for 
your personal requirements:
1 Rotary dials for infinitely-variable 
opening and closing of the vent 
outlets
2 Selectors levers for airflow direction
3 Rotary dial 3 allows you to control the 
temperature of the airflow from these 
outlets as desired. 

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Lamps and bulbs2. Fold the trim panel down (1). Release 
the bulb holder (2) and remove it
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb 
to the left. Remove and replace the 
bulb
4. Press the bulb holder into place, 
continuing until you hear it engage
5. Reinstall the trim panel with the clip.
Center (high-mount) brake lampLED strip on the rear window.
Please contact your BMW center in 
case of a malfunction.
License plate lamps5 watt bulb
1. Place a screwdriver in the slot and 
press toward the left (arrow) to 
release the lens
2. Replace the bulb. 

Everything from A to Z
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C 
California Proposition 
65 Warning114 
Canned beverage holder88 
Capacities135 
Car care, refer to the "Caring 
for your vehicle" manual 
Car keys28 
Car wash systems, refer to 
the "Caring for your 
vehicle" manual 
Care of upholstery materials, 
refer to the "Caring for your 
vehicle" manual 
Cargo loading93 
CBC (Cornering Brake 
Control)18, 71 
Cellular phone89 
refer also to the separate 
"Owner's Manual" 
Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp122 
Center 3-point belt in the 
rear91 
Center armrest87 
Central locking system28 
button32 Changing a wheel123 
Check Control66 
Check engine oil level109 
Checking tire inflation 
pressure24 
Child restraint 
installation52 
Child-restraint anchorage 
points51 
Clean the headlamps61 
Cleaning windshield61 
Clock66 
refer also to the "Radio 
Owner's Manual" or to the 
"Onboard Computer 
Owner's Manual" 
Clothes hooks90 
Cockpit14 
Coin box88 
Compartments87 
Compression132 
Computer refer also to the "Onboard 
Computer Owner's 
Manual" 
Configuring individual 
settings with Vehicle and 
Key Memory53 
Consumption68 
display65 
Convenience operation via 
the door lock 
sliding/tilt sunroof31 
windows31 
Coolant111 
Coolant temperature 
gauge65 
Cooling system, 
capacity135 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)18, 71 
Correct sitting posture40 
Cover, sun blinds86 
Cruise control62 
Cruising range68 
Cup holder, refer to 
beverage holder88 
Curb weight134 Current check indicator17 
D 
Dash lighting78 
Dashboard14 
Data 
dimensions133 
engine132 
technical132 
weights134 
Daytime driving lamp77 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)19, 72 
Deep water99 
Defrost setting82, 84 
Defrost windows82, 84 
Defrostable rear 
window81, 85 
Digital clock66 
Dimensions133 
Dipstick, engine oil109 
Displacement132 
Display lighting78 
Displays15 
Distance warning69  

Everything from A to ZDivided rear-seat 
backrest91 
Door keys28 
Doors 
electrical malfunction31 
locking and unlocking29 
manual operation31 
DOT Quality Grades102 
Draft-free ventilation82, 85 
Driving notes99 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)19, 71 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)19, 72 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)19, 71 E 
Electric power windows38 
Electrical heating, exterior 
mirror47 
Electrical malfunction 
doors31 
fuel filler door22 
luggage compartment 
lid33 
sliding/tilt sunroof39 Elements of operation14 
Emergency release of 
luggage compartment lid 
from luggage 
compartment's interior35 
Energy control64 
Engine compartment 
essentials107 
Engine coolant, refer to 
coolant111 
Engine data132 
Engine oil 
capacity135 
consumption109 
level19 
level, check109 
level, indicator lamp17 
pressure17 
pressure, indicator 
lamp17 
quality110 
specifications110 
viscosity110 
Engine speed132 
Engine, starting54 
Engine, switching off55 
Entering the rear43 
Exterior mirrors47 
electrical heating47 
F 
Failure messages66 
Fault displays66 
Filling capacities135 
Finger guard38 
Fittings, tow starting and 
towing129 
Flashlight87 
Flat Tire 
Monitor75, 103, 126 
Flat tires101, 123, 126 
Floor mat, luggage 
compartment35 
Floor panel, luggage 
compartment35 
Fog lamps78 
Follow me home lamps77 
Fuel consumption68 
display65 
Fuel filler door22 
electrical malfunction22 
manual operation22 
Fuel gauge65 
Fuel preparation132 
Fuel reserve indicator 
lamp65 
Fuel specifications23 
Fuel tank capacity135 
Fuel tank gauge65 
Fuses127 
G 
Gasoline gauge65 
Glove compartment87 
Grilles83 
Gross vehicle weight134 H 
Handbrake56 
Hands-free system89 
Hazard warning triangle22 
Head restraints43 
Headlamp cover, care119 
Headlamp flasher78 
Headlamp washer 
system108 
capacity135 
Headlamps77 
Headlight control77 
Headrests43 
Heated seats46 
Heater and ventilation83 
Heavy cargo93 
Height133 
High beams20, 59, 78 
bulb replacement119 
Holder for canned 
beverages88 
Hood release106 
Horn14