
 
Contents
 
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
 
Replacement procedures:
 
Onboard tool kit118
Windshield wiper blades118
Lamps and bulbs118
Changing a wheel123
Battery127
Fuses127
 
Assistance, giving and 
receiving:
 
Jump-starting128
Towing the vehicle129Engine data132
Dimensions133
Weights134
Capacities135Everything from A to Z138 

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Sliding/tilt sunroof
* 
The headliner insert slides back some-
what when you raise the sunroof. When 
the sunroof is opened the headliner 
retracts with it.
Do not use force to close the 
headliner insert with the sunroof in 
its raised position, as damage to the 
mechanism could result.<
To use the convenience mode via the 
remote control or the door lock, refer to 
page 30 or 31.Automatic opening and closingPress the switch briefly past the resis-
tance point: the sunroof travels to either 
the fully-closed or fully-open position.
Pressing the switch again stops the 
motion immediately.
Safety featureIf the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters 
resistance
>when it is closing from the raised 
position
>when it is closing from a point 
roughly past the middle of its travel
the closing cycle is interrupted and the 
sliding/tilt sunroof will open again 
slightly.
Despite this safety feature, be 
extremely careful that the travel 
path of the sunroof is not obstructed 
whenever it is closed. Remember that 
the safety mechanism may not be able 
to detect obstructions under all circum-
stances (with very thin objects, for 
instance). 
You can disable this safety feature by 
pressing the switch beyond the pres-
sure point and holding it.<
Manual operationIn the event of an electrical malfunction, 
you can also operate the sliding/tilt 
sunroof manually
1. Remove the interior lamp, then reach 
into the exposed opening and press 
out the cover
2. Use the Allen key from the onboard 
tool kit (refer to page 118) to turn the 
sliding/tilt sunroof in the desired 
direction. 

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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 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.<
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Changing a wheel>Spare tire
 or space-saver spare tire
Located next to the jack.
Loosen the wing nut (arrow) by hand, 
remove the storage shelf and take the 
wheel out
>Lug wrench Ð in the onboard tool kit 
on the underside of the luggage 
compartment lid, refer to page 118.
Procedure1. Read and comply with the safety 
precautions provided on the previous 
page
2. Secure the vehicle from rolling:
Place the wedge against the rear 
surface of the front tire on the side 
opposite the side being raised. If the 
vehicle is parked on a downward 
slope, place the wedge securely in 
front of the tire. If the wheel must be 
changed on a surface with a more 
severe slope, take additional precau-
tions to secure the vehicle from 
rolling
3. Wheels with full wheel covers
*: 
Reach into the ventilation openings 
and pull the cover off4. Loosen the lug bolts by rotating half 
a turn
5. Position the jack at the jacking point 
closest to the flat tire (arrows) with 
the jack base vertically below the 
jacking point and the entire surface 
of the head of the jack will move into 
the square recess of the jacking 
point (refer to the detail in the next 
illustration) when the jack is cranked
6. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel 
you are changing is raised from the 
ground
7. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove 
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Towing the vehicleTow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting is stored in the 
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains 
in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is 
designed for installation in the tow 
sockets located at the front and rear of 
the vehicle. It is intended for towing on 
paved road surfaces only. This fitting 
should not be used to pull a vehicle out 
of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always comply with all applicable 
towing laws and regulations.Access to tow socketsFront:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.
Rear:
Press out the cover panel with a screw-
driver inserted in the recess at the top.
Screw the tow fitting in until it is all 
the way in. Failure to screw the 
fitting all the way in can cause thread 
damage.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, 
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control 
arms, or any other part of the vehicle 
suspension, as severe damage to these 
components will occur, leading to 
possible accidents.<
Towing with a commercial tow 
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment
>Please comply with applicable state 
towing laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in 
a towed vehicle for any reason. 
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, 
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control 
arms, or any other part of the vehicle 
suspension, as severe damage to these 
components will occur, leading to 
possible accidents.c 

Everything from A to ZOil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet/
Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet 
Oil dipstick109 
Oil filter change135 
OIL SERVICE65 
Onboard computer66 
refer to the "Onboard 
Computer Owner's 
Manual" 
Onboard tool kit118 
Opening and closing 
from the inside32 
via the door lock31 
via the remote control29 
Outlets, ventilation83 
Outside temperature 
display67 
P 
Paint care, refer to the 
"Caring for your vehicle" 
manual 
Park assistant69 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)69 
Parking aid69 
Parking brake56 
Parking lamps77 
bulb replacement119 
PDC (Park Distance 
Control)69 
Performance132 
Pocket light87 
Power seat adjustment42 
Power windows38 
Premium sound system86 
Protective function38 Q 
Quality Grades102 
R 
Rain sensor60 
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Monitor)73 
Reading lamps 
front79 
rear79 
Rear center 3-point belt91 
Rear fog lamps 
bulb replacement121 
Rear lamps121 
Rear reading lamps79 
Rear window 
defroster81, 85 
Rear-seat backrest, 
removable91 
Rearview mirror47 
Recirculated-air mode81 
Reclining seat40 
Refueling22 
Release backrest43 
Releasing the fuel filler door 
after an electrical 
malfunction22 
Remote control29 
Removable rear-seat 
backrest91 Remove window 
condensation82, 84 
Replace windshield wiper 
blades118 
Replacement keys28 
Replacing lamps and 
bulbs118 
Reporting safety defects11 
Reverse56 
Roller sun blind86 
Roof load capacity134 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack94 
S 
Safety belts 
correct use40 
height adjustment44 
Safety defects, reporting11 
Safety tires103, 126 
Seat adjustment40 
Seat heating46 
Seat memory45 
Seats40 
Securing cargo93 
Securing child-restraint 
system52  

Everything from A to Z
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Selector lever, automatic 
transmission57 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet (US 
models)113 
Service Interval 
Display65, 113 
Setting temperature81 
Shiftlock57 
Side airbags48 
Side Impact Head Protection 
System48 
Ski bag92 
Sliding/tilt sunroof38 
electrical malfunction39 
manual operation39 
Snow chains105 
Socket89 
Sound system86 
Space-saver spare 
tire25, 123 
Spare key28 
Spare tire123 
Speedometer15 
Sport steering wheel21 
Sports seat 
manual adjustment41 
power adjustment42 Standing lamps78 
Starting the engine54 
Steering wheel46 
Steering wheel lock54 
Stopping the vehicle55 
Storage compartments87 
Stowing cargo93 
Stroke132 
Sun blind cover86 
Switching off the engine55 
Switching off the interior 
motion sensor37 
Switching off the tilt alarm 
sensor37 
Symbols8 
Synthetic oils110 
T 
Tachometer64 
Tail lamps 
bulb replacement121 
Tank capacity135 
Technical data132 
Technical 
modifications10, 114 
Telephone preparation89 
Temperature display 
outside temperature67 Temperature gauge 
engine coolant65 
Temperature 
layering82, 85 
Thigh support 
adjustment41 
Third brake light122 
Through-loading system91 
Tilt alarm sensor30, 37 
remote control30 
switching off37 
Tire change123 
Tire condition101 
Tire damage101 
Tire inflation 
pressures24, 101 
monitoring73 
table25 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
(RDC)73, 103, 126 
Tire pressure warning73 
Tire Quality Grading103 
Tire replacement102 
Tire tread101 
Tires and wheels101 
Tool kit118 
Torque132 
Towing fittings129 Towing the vehicle129 
Track133 
Transmission56 
Transmitter keys28 
Transporting children 
safely51 
Tread depth, tires101 
Tread Wear Indicator101 
Trip odometer64 
Trunk lid, refer to luggage 
compartment lid33 
Trunk, refer to luggage 
compartment35 
Turn signal 
indicator20, 59, 120 
bulb replacement120 
Turning radius133 
U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading103