
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Radio
143Select the frequency band
143Station selection
144Storing and retrieving a station
145Weather Band
CD Compact Disc
146Using the buttons to search for music
tracks
147Searching for music tracks in the
Control Display
CD changer
149Starting and stopping the CD changer
149Status displays
149Searching for music tracks in the
Control Display
150Using the buttons to search for music
tracks
MiniDisc MD
151Using the buttons to search for music
tracks
152Searching for music tracks in the
Control Display
Cassette
153Noise suppression
154Music track search
Using your mobile phone
158Safety notice
159Care instructions
159Operation
161Hands-free system
161To make SOS call
161Initial operation
162Getting started
162Telephone directory
163To select a number from the Top 8 list
164Redialing, including numbers not
initially reached
164Missed calls
Refueling
168Fuel filler door
169Fuel specifications
Wheels and tires
170Tire inflation pressure
171Tire condition
172Tire replacement
173Wheel and tire combinations
173Special characteristics of winter tires
173Snow chains*
Under the hood
175Hood
176Engine compartment
176Engine oil
177Coolant
178Brake fluid
Maintenance
179The BMW Maintenance System
179Care
Rules and regulations
180California Proposition 65 Warning
180OBD connector
Replacing components
181Onboard tool kit
181Windshield wiper blades
181Lamps and bulbs
183Changing a tire
185Battery
186Fuses
Help Ð Giving and receiving
187Warning triangle*
187First-aid kit*
187Jump-starting
188Towing
Technical data
192Engine specifications
193Dimensions
194Weights
194Capacities
Everything from A to Z
195Contents

Navigation
136
Wordmatch principleYour navigation system features a word-
match system designed to make it easier
for you to enter names. The system runs
ongoing checks, comparing your destina-
tion entries with the data stored on the map
CD as the basis for instant response. The
user benefits include:
>When you make an entry that consists of
more than one word, the system can iden-
tify the name regardless of the sequence in
which you enter the individual words.
Example:
Official version:
J.F. Kennedy Square
Possible entries:
Kennedy Square J.F.
or:
Square J.F. Kennedy
>Names of specific locations can also
vary from the official versions provided that
the spelling of the entry corresponds to a
standard form used in another country.
>When you are entering the names of
cities and streets the system will complete
them automatically as soon as enough
letters are available to ensure unambig-
uous identification.
Example:
For instance, if you were searching for Iowa
Ave NW in Washington, the system could
identify the street as soon as you typed in
the letter "o" and would proceed to
complete the entry automatically
>The system only accepts name entries
beginning with letters that are stored on the
map CD. The system will not accept non-
existent names and addresses.What to do if ÉWhat to do if É
>you request the current location of your
vehicle, but do not receive a precise
display?
The system is unable to receive enough GPS signals at your current location owing
to obstructions, your location is not yet
available on your CD, or the system is in the
process of calculating your location. Please
wait and then try again later on.
>the GPS logo disappears from the
Control Display screen?
Reception is interrupted; a building or
similar obstruction may be the cause.
>the guidance system refuses to import
an address from the destination directory
as its destination?
The address is in the list, but not on the
map CD currently in use. Choose an
address as close as possible to the original
one, using the destination entry map as
required.
>the guidance system adopts an address
without the street?
No specified center is defined for the
selected locality on your CD. Enter any
street, or a destination such as the railway
station, etc., then start the guidance
system.
>you want to enter an address for the
guidance system, but it is not possible to
select the letters for your desired entry?
The address is in the list, but not on the
map CD currently in use. In this case, the
system will not offer you any letters to
choose from. Choose an address as close
as possible to the original one, using the
destination entry map as required.
>you attempt to enter a destination
address using the target cursor, but the
guidance system refuses to accept your
entry?
Your current scale does not offer adequate
resolution. The system can only import
destinations at map scales to 0.6 miles
(1 km).
>the system stops furnishing directions
on which way to turn as you approach
intersections?
You are driving in an area that has not yet
been completely recorded on the map CD.
Instead of an arrow indicating a turn, you
will see an arrow which indicates the
general direction of your planned route;

Replacing components
186
Battery switch Before storing the vehicle for an extended
period of several weeks or more, slide the
battery switch located behind the trim
panel on the right side of the luggage
compartment to OFF. This reduces the
current flow from the battery for the period
during which the vehicle remains parked.
A message appears in the Check Control
panel. Please take note of the supplemen-
tary information provided in the Control
Display.
Never disconnect either battery cable
from its terminal while the engine is
running Ð the resulting voltage surge would
destroy the vehicle's electronic systems.<
Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your BMW center. Maintain
the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Always restrain the
battery to prevent it from tipping over
during transport.< Fuses In the glove compartment Press the tab on the cover, see arrow, to
the front, then fold up the cover. Spare fuses and a set of tweezers are located
next to the fuse strip.
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse,
and do not replace a defective fuse
with a substitute of another color or
amperage rating, as this could lead to a
circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire
in the vehicle.<
In the luggage compartment Use the handle to pull down the trim on the
right wall.

Everything from A to Z
198 "EDC" 92
Ð "Comfort" 92
Ð "Sport" 92
EDC (Electronic Damping
Control) 92
Electrical malfunction
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð fuel filler door 168
Ð parking brake, emergency
use 65
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Electric power seats 46
Electric power windows 42
Electric seats 46
Electric steering column
adjustment 53
Electronic Brake-force Dis-
tribution (EBV) 91
Electronic Damping Control
(EDC) 92
Elements of operation 12
Emergency operation
Ð doors 37
Ð fuel filler door 168
Ð luggage compartment
lid 40
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Ð transmission lockout
(automatic
transmission) 70
Emergency SOS call
Ð automatic activation 161
"Emissions inspection" 79
Energy Control 83
Engine compartment 176
Engine coolant 176, 177
"Engine oil" 179
Engine oil
Ð consumption 176
Ð grades 177
Engine oils 177
Engine output, data 192
Engine specifications 192
"Entertainment" 19, 22
Estimated time of arrival 83
Extended vehicle storage,
see supplemental Car
care manual
Exterior mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52"Extra" in "Climate"
menu 103
"Extra" with rear air
conditioner 105
"Extra" with rear cooler 110
FFactory preparations for
phone installation 161
Fader 141
Failure of an electrical
accessory 186
"Fastest route" 131
Fastest route 131
Fault displays 80
Filling the washer
reservoir 73
Filling the windshield
washer reservoir 73
First-aid kit 187
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing 189
Flashlight 111
Flat tires 171
"FM..." 140, 143
FM waveband 143
Fog lamps 97
"Footwell" 103
Footwell lamps 98
Forward lamps 98
Front armrest 111
Front seat adjustment 45
Fuel 169
Fuel consumption
display 83
Fuel economy 83
Fuel filler cap cover 168
Fuel filler door
Ð releasing in the event of
electrical defect 168
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel level display 82, 83
Fuel specifications 169
Fuel tank capacity 168
Fuses 186
GGarage door opener, refer
to Universal garage door
opener 108
Gasoline 169
General operating
information 118
Glasses compartment 111
Glove compartment 110
GPS, refer to Navigation
system 124
GPS navigation system 124
Ð address book, refer to
Creating a directory 134
Ð current location 135
Ð destination entry 126
Ð destination guidance in
assistance window 125
Ð destination list 130
Ð digital coverage area 124
Ð directory 128
Ð manual entry of destina-
tion address 126
Ð map CD 124
Ð map-guided destination
selection 128
Ð new route 133
Ð recent destinations 130
Ð route display 132
Ð route list 132
Ð route selection 130
Ð safety 124
Ð selecting destination in
"Information" 129
Ð selecting points of
interest 129
Ð selection options 126
Ð start active guidance 131
Ð starting 125
Ð terminate/interrupt active
guidance 134
Ð voice guidance 133
Ð wordmatch principle 136
Guidance
Ð terminate 134
Guidance system
Ð interrupt 134
Ð starting 131

201
At a glanceControlsDriving tipsCommunicationsNavigationEntertainmentMobilityReference
Parking brake 62
Ð Automatic Hold 63
Ð manual operation 65
Parking brake lockout, refer
to Transmission
lockout 67, 70
Parking lamps 96
Ð bulb replacement 182
Parking with
Automatic Hold 64
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 54
PDC (Park Distance
Control) 88
"PDC pic." 88
Phone directory 162
Ð deleting all entries 163
Ð dialing numbers using
voice command
system 163
Ð entering numbers in voice
command directory 163
Ð entry deletion 163
Ð viewing entries 163
Phone number, see Mobile
phone 162
Please fasten safety belts
warning lamp 50
Pollen 104
Power electric seat 47
Power rating 192
Power socket 113
Pressure, tires 170
Pressure control, tires 92
Programmable cruise
control 73
Programming settings,
refer to Car Memory, Key
Memory 59
Publishers 2
RRadio
Ð autostore 144
Ð memory locations 144
Ð search 144
Ð station search 144
Ð station selection 145
Ð switching on and off 140
Ð waveband selection 143
Ð Weather Band 145
Radio "Autostore"
feature 144
Radio mode 61
Radio "SCAN"
feature 143, 144
Rain sensor 72
"RDC" 93
RDC (Tire Pressure
Monitor) 92
Reading lamps 98
Rear air conditioner 105
Ð activation and deactiva-
tion in Control
Display 105
Ð air supply 105
Ð cooling adjustment 105
Ð deactivating 105
Rear armrest, see Center
armrest 113
Rear cooler 110
Rear seat heaters 51
Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 47
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 47
Ð head restraint
adjustment 48
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window blind, see Sun
blind 109
Rear window defroster 16
Rear window safety
switch 13
"Recirc. air" 53
Reclining seat 45
Redialing with mobile
phone 164
Redial list 164Refrigerator box, refer to
Rear cooler 110
Refueling 168
Releasing the hood 175
Remaining distance 83
Remote control 34, 35
Remote-control unit 34
Removing condensation
from windows 101
Replacement fuses 186
Replacement keys 35
Replacing tires 172
Reserve warning 82
Reservoir, washer
system 73
Reset 141
Residual heat 101
"Right"
Ð for heated seats 51
Ð with automatic climate
control 103
"RND" with CD
changer 150
"RND" with CD player 147
"RND" with MD player 152
Roadside assistance calls
Ð manual activation 161
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 120
Route
Ð display 132
Ð list 132
Ð map cancelation 132
Ð map display 132
Ð selection 130
"Route guide" 131, 134
"Route select" 131
SSafety belts 50
Safety belt tensioners, see
Safety belts 50
Safety lock buttons 38
Safety precautions to
observe when using your
phone 158
Safety switch for rear
windows 42

Everything from A to Z
202 Sampling
Ð CD changer 149
Ð MD player 152
Satellite 124
Scan
Ð CD player 147
Ð MiniDisc 152
Ð radio 143
Scan, station sampling
Ð radio 143
Scan audio sampling
Ð CD 147
Scan mode
Ð radio 144
"SCAN" with CD
changer 149
"SCAN" with CD player 147
"SCAN" with MD
player 152
Seat heating 50
Seat memory 54
Seats
Ð adjusting 45
Ð correct position 45
"Seat temp." 51, 103
Seat ventilation, see Active
seat ventilation 51
Securing cargo, see
Cargo 120
Securing the load 114
Selecting new route with
navigation system 133
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display 132
Selecting stored radio
stations 145
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 67
Select "Route" 133
"Service" 78, 179
Ð "Emissions inspection" 79
Ð "Spark plugs" 78
Ð "State inspection" 79
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US
models) 179
Service brakes 119
Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models) 179Service Interval
Display 78, 179
Service Requirement Dis-
play, see Service Interval
Display 179
"SET", refer to Setting
speed limit 84
Set time 106
"Settings" 19, 22
Setting time and date 86
Shifting, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
Shiftlock 67
"Shortest route" 131
Shortest travel
distance 131
Shoulder support 46
"Side" in sound system
operation 153
Side window blind, see Sun
blinds 109
Sitting correctly 45
Ski bag 114
Sliding/tilt sunroof 43
Ð closing in the event of an
electrical defect 44
Ð convenience mode 37
Snow chains 173, 174
Soft Close Automatic
Ð doors 38
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
SOS call
Ð using SOS button 161
Sound system
Ð switching on and off 140
Ð volume 141
Sound system adjustments
Ð balance 141
Ð bass 141
Ð default settings 142
Ð fader, front/rear 141
Ð left/right 141
Ð treble 141
Sound system "AUTO"
function 145
Sound system "Balance"
adjustment 141
Sound system "Bass"
adjustment 141Sound system "Dolby..."
feature 153
Sound system "Fader"
adjustment 141
Sound system "MANUAL"
selection mode 144
Sound system "Memorize"
feature 144
Sound system "Memory"
feature 141, 144
Sound system "Reset"
function 142
Sound system "Speed Vol."
feature 142
Spare fuses 186
Spare key 34
Ð adapter 34
Spare tire 184
"Spark plugs" 78, 179
Specifications for engine
oil 177
Speed limit
Ð "Limit" 84
Speed limit selection,
revision 84
Speedometer 14
"Sport"
Ð "EDC" 92
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control 89
Standing lamps 97
Start/stop button 61
Starting 62
Starting assistance 187
Starting problems 62, 188
Starting the engine 62
"State inspection" 79
Station
Ð sample 143
Ð scan mode 144
Status lines in Control
Center 24
Steering column
Ð adjustment 53
Steering wheel 18
Ð individual button assign-
ment options 53
Steering wheel adjustment,
automatic 53
Steering wheel heater 53
Steering wheel memory 54