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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
 
Hill Descent Control (HDC)77
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)78
Flat Tire Monitor80
 
Lamps:
 
Parking lamps/Low beams82
Instrument lighting83
High beams/Standing lamps83
Fog lamps83
Interior lamps84
 
Controlling the climate for 
pleasant driving:
 
Air conditioning85
Automatic climate control88
Roller sun blind91
 
Interior conveniences:
 
Premium sound system91
Glove compartment92
Storage compartments92
Cellular phone94
Ashtray, front95
Ashtray, rear95
 
Loading and transporting:
 
Through-loading system96
Ski bag97
Cargo loading99
Roof-mounted luggage rack100
 
Special operating instructions:
 
Break-in procedures104
Driving notes105
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)105
Brake system106
 
Wheels and tires:
 
Tire inflation pressures107
Tire condition107
Tire replacement108
Wheel and tire 
combinations110
Winter tires111
 
In the engine compartment:
 
Hood112
Engine compartment 
essentials113
Washer fluids114
Engine oil115
Coolant117
Brake fluid118
 
Maintenance:
 
The BMW Maintenance 
System119
 
Laws and regulations:
 
Technical modifications120
California Proposition 
65 Warning120
OBD interface socket121 
         
        
        
     
        
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OBD interface socketThe interface socket for onboard diag-
nostics is located on the left-hand side 
of the driver's side, behind a specially 
marked cover located beneath the 
instrument panel. The cover has the 
letters OBD on it.
This interface makes it possible to 
access data on emissions-related 
components using special equipment.
An illuminated indicator informs 
you of the need for service, not 
that you need to stop the 
vehicle. However, the systems should 
be checked by your BMW center at the 
earliest possible opportunity.
If the indicator blinks or flashes, this 
indicates a high level of engine misfire. 
Reduce speed and contact the nearest 
BMW center immediately. Severe 
engine misfiring over even a short 
period of time can seriously damage 
emission control system components, 
especially the catalytic converter.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON 
warning lamp for Canadian 
models.
If the fuel filler cap is not on tight 
enough, the OBD system can 
detect leaking vapor and the indicator 
will light up. If the fuel filler cap is then 
tightened, the indicator will usually go 
out after a short period of time.< 
         
        
        
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
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I 
Ice warning69 
Icy roads69 
Ignition key28 
Ignition lock56 
Imprint4 
Indicator lamps17 
Inflation pressures, 
tires24, 107 
Inside rearview mirror 
automatic dimming 
feature49 
INSPECTION67 
Instrument cluster15 
Instrument lighting83 
Instruments15 
Interface socket for onboard 
diagnostics (OBD)121 
Interior lamps30, 84 
remote control30 
Interior motion sensor37 
avoiding unintentional 
alarms37 
deactivate by remote 
control30 
Interior rearview mirror48 
Interlock56 
J 
Jack129 
Jump-starting134 K 
Key Memory55 
Keys28 
with remote control28 L 
Lamps and bulbs, 
replacement124 
Lashing eyes99 
LATCH child-restraint 
mounting system52 
Length141 
License plate lamp 
bulb replacement128 
LIGHTS ON warning82 
Litter bag holder93 
Load-securing devices99 
Lock buttons32 
Louvers85 
Low beams82 
bulb replacement125 
Lug wrench129 Luggage compartment35 
bulb replacement127 
capacity142 
floor mat35 
floor panel35 
Luggage compartment 
lid33 
bulb replacement127 
disconnect from central 
locking system33 
electrical malfunction33 
manual operation33 
operate via remote 
control30 
secure separately33 
Luggage compartment 
lighting33 
Luggage compartment's 
interior, emergency 
release35 
Luggage rack100 
Lumbar support43 
M 
M+S tires111 
Maintenance67, 119 
Malfunction displays68 
Manual operation 
doors31 
fuel filler door22 
luggage compartment 
lid33 
sliding/tilt sunroof40 
Manual seat adjustment42 
Manual transmission58 
Manually controlled recircu-
lated-air90 
MFL (Multifunction steering 
wheel)21 
Microfilter87, 91 
Microphone94 
Mirror defrosting48 
Mirror memory46 
Mirrors48 
Modifications, 
technical10, 120 
Motion sensor, refer to 
interior motion sensor 
Multifunction steering wheel 
(MFL)21  
         
        
        
     
        
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Everything from A to ZN 
Navigation system, refer to 
the Radio or Onboard 
Computer "Owner's 
Manual" O 
OBD interface socket121 
Odometer66 
Oil 
additives115 
capacity143 
consumption115 
level, checking115 
Oil change intervals, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet/
Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet 
Oil dipstick115 
Oil filter change143 
OIL SERVICE67 
Onboard Computer, refer to 
the "Onboard Computer 
Owner's Manual" 
Onboard tool kit124 Opening and closing 
from the inside32 
via the door lock31 
via the remote control29 
Outlets, ventilation88 
Outside temperature 
display69 
P 
Paintwork, refer to the 
"Caring for your vehicle" 
manual 
Park assistant71 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)71 
Parking aid71 
Parking brake58 
Parking lamps82 
bulb replacement125 
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function47 
PDC (Park Distance 
Control)71 
Phone, refer to cellular 
phone 
Power140 
Power windows37 
safety switch38 
Premium sound system91 
Q 
Quality Grades, tires108 R 
Radiator143 
Rain sensor62 
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Monitor)78 
warning lamp17 
Reading lamps 
front84 
rear84 
Rear center 3-point belt96 
Rear lamps127 
Rear reading lamps84 
Rear window 
defroster86, 90 
Rear-seat backrest, 
removable96 
Rearview mirror48 
Recirculated-air mode86 
Reclining seat41 
Refueling22 
Remote control29 
Removable rear-seat 
backrest96 
Reporting safety defects11 
Roller sun blind91 
Roof weight142 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack100 
S 
Safe with safety belts41 
Safety belts45 
height adjustment45 
Safety defects, reporting11 
Safety tires109, 132 
Seat adjustment41 
Seat heating47 
Seat memory46 
Seat, manually adjusted42 
Seats41 
Securing cargo99 
Securing child-restraint 
system54 
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission59 
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US 
models)119 
Service Interval 
Display67, 119 
Setting temperature86 
Shiftlock59 
Side airbags49 
Side Impact Head Protection 
System49 
Sitting correctly with 
airbags41 
Ski bag97