
 Contents Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data 
In the engine compartment:
 
Hood113
Engine compartment 
essentials114
Washer fluids115
Engine oil115
Coolant117
Brake fluid118 Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance 
System119 Laws and regulations: Technical modifications120
California Proposition 
65 Warning120
OBD interface socket121 
Replacement procedures:
 
Onboard tool kit124
Windshield wiper blades124
Lamps and bulbs124
Repairing a flat tire128
Battery131
Fuses132
 
Assistance, giving and 
receiving:
 
Jump-starting133
Towing the vehicle135Engine data140
Dimensions141
Weights142
Capacities143 

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Automatic climate control Air conditioning
The air is cooled and 
dehumidified and Ð 
depending on the temperature setting Ð 
warmed again when the air conditioning 
is switched on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the 
engine is started. You can reduce 
condensation forming on the windows 
by switching on the air conditioning.
Condensation forms in the air 
conditioning during operation, 
which then exits under the vehicle. 
Traces of condensed water of this kind 
are thus normal.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures 
above roughly 41 7 (5 6) 
this program furnishes maximum 
cooling whenever the engine is running.
The temperature displays 9 jump to 
60 7 (16 6), the system reverts to 
operating in the recirculated-air mode 
and maximum airflow emerges from the 
ventilation outlets only. That is why you 
need to keep these open if you select 
this program.
Automatic recirculated-air control 
You can respond to 
unpleasant external odors 
by temporarily excluding the flow of 
outside air. The system then recircu-
lates the air currently within the vehicle. 
By repeated actuations of the button, 
you can select one of three different 
operation modes. 
>Indicator lamps off: outside airflow 
operational
>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 indicator lamp on Ð recircu-
lated-air mode: the flow of external air 
into the vehicle is permanently 
blocked. The system then recirculates 
the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows should fog over in 
the recirculated-air mode, switch 
it 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 automat-
ically. 
Residual heat mode
The heat which is stored in 
the engine is utilized for 
heating the interior when the engine 
has been switched off (while waiting at 
a railroad crossing, for instance). In 
ignition key position 1, you can alter the 
settings of the automatic climate 
control. With the ignition key in posi-
tion 0, the system automatically directs 
heated air to the windshield, side 
windows and footwells. 
This function is available for oper-
ation when the outside tempera-
ture is below approximately 59 7 
(15 6), with the engine warm from 
recent operation and an adequate 
charge in the battery. The LED on the 
button will light up when all conditions 
have been met.< 

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Engine compartment essentials 1 Reservoir for brake fluid (under the 
housing of the microfilter)118
2 Auxiliary terminal for jump 
starting1333 Engine oil dipstick115
4 Engine oil filler neck116
5 Coolant expansion tank1186 Reservoir for the intensive-cleaning 
system115
7 Reservoir for the windshield and
 
headlamp washer system115
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Battery FusesCharging the battery Recharge the battery only with the 
engine off, using the auxiliary terminals 
provided in the engine compartment 
(for information on these terminals refer 
to "Jump-starting" on page 133). 
Avoid environmental pollution 
when disposing of old batteries.<
Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your BMW center. 
Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Secure 
the battery to prevent it from tilting 
during transport.< 
In the glove compartmentOpen the glove compartment and turn 
the two white quick-release fasteners 
to the left.390de085
In the luggage compartmentUse the handle to pull down the trim on 
the right wall.
Do not attempt to repair a blown 
fuse or replace it with a fuse 
having a different color or amperage 
rating. Installing the wrong fuse could 
cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from 
a circuit overload.<394de678 

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Do not use spray starter fluids to start 
the engine. 
When your battery is discharged you 
can used two jumper cables to start 
your vehicle with power from the 
battery in a second vehicle. You can 
also use the same method to help start 
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables 
with fully insulated handles on the 
terminal clamps.
Do not touch high-voltage wiring 
and cables on a running engine. 
There is a risk of fatal injury if you do 
this. Carefully observe the following 
instructions to avoid personal injury 
and/or damage to one or both vehi-
cles.<
1. Ensure that the battery in the 
support vehicle is also rated at 
12 volts. This information is 
provided on the top of the battery 
casing
2. Do not disconnect your battery from 
your vehicle's electrical system. 
Switch off all electrical accessories 
in both vehicles
3. Make absolutely certain that there 
is no contact between the body-
work of the two vehicles Ð short 
circuit hazard
4. Start the engine on the support 
vehicle and allow it to run5. Use one jumper cable (+) to 
connect the positive terminal of the 
battery in the support vehicle with 
the auxiliary positive terminal 
provided in the engine compart-
ment of your BMW specifically for 
jump-starting. The cover of the 
auxiliary terminal for use in jump-
starting your BMW is identified by a 
"+" symbol, refer to illustration. Flip 
the cap out to open 
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Jump-starting6. Next, connect one end of the other 
jumper cable (Ð) to either the 
support vehicle's negative battery 
terminal or a suitable ground on its 
engine or bodywork. Connect the 
other end to the negative battery 
terminal or a suitable ground on the 
vehicle being started. There is a 
special nut on the strut dome of 
your BMW (refer to the arrow in the 
illustration)
Always adhere to this sequence 
when connecting jumper cables; 
failure to observe this procedure can 
lead to sparks at the battery terminals 
and pose an injury hazard.<390de146
7. Start the support vehicle's engine 
and let it run at an increased idling 
speed for a few minutes. Start the 
engine on the vehicle needing the 
jump-start, and allow it to run as 
usual. If the first start attempt is not 
successful, wait a few minutes 
before another attempt in order to 
allow the discharged battery to 
recharge
8. Before disconnecting the jumper 
cables let the engines run for a few 
minutes
9. Then disconnect the jumper cables 
in reverse sequence.
Depending on the cause of the fault,  
have the battery recharged by your 
BMW center. 

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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, and is intended for towing 
on proper road surfaces only. 
It should not be used to pull a vehicle 
out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc. 
Always observe all applicable towing 
laws and regulations.Access to tow sockets Front:
Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on 
the cover; remove the cover.390de087
Rear:
Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on 
the cover; remove the cover.
Screw the tow fitting in until it 
bottoms firmly. Failure to screw 
the fitting in securely can lead to 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.<
Use only a nylon towing strap to tow 
the vehicle. The inherent resilience of 
this material helps protect both vehicles 
from sudden jerking movements.394de088
Keep the vehicles in line and avoid 
towing at an offset angle. Ensure 
that the tow rope connecting the two 
vehicles is tight, with no slack, before 
starting off.<
The towed vehicle should always 
be the lighter of the two vehicles. 
If this is not the case, it is no longer 
possible to control vehicle response.<
Tow-startingIt is better to start the vehicle's engine 
by jump-starting. For instructions on 
jump-starting, refer to page 133.
Never attempt to use your vehicle to 
push another vehicle, as damage to the 
energy-absorbing bumpers could 
result. 

Everything from A to ZEngine oil 
checking level115 
consumption115 
dipstick115 
disposal116 
grades117 
level16 
pressure16 
temperature gauge64 
Engine performance140 
Estimated time of arrival75 
Exterior mirrors48 
automatic dimming48 
electrical heating48 F 
Failure messages66 
Filling capacities143 
First-aid kit20 
Fittings, tow starting and 
towing135t 
Flashlight96 
Flat tire109 
Flat Tire Monitor82 
Fog lamps85 
bulb replacement126t 
Folding rear backrest99 
Follow me home lamps84 Frost protection, 
radiator118 
Fuel consumption75 
average75 
Fuel filler door20 
manual operation20t 
Fuel gauge64 
Fuel quality22 
Fuel specifications22 
Fuel tank capacity143 
Fuse replacement132t 
G 
Gasoline gauge64 
Gasoline quality22 
Glove compartment96 
Gross vehicle weight142 H 
Handbrake17, 58 
Hands-free system97 
Hazard warning triangle20 
Head protection airbags49 
Head restraints43 
adjusting43 
Headlamp cover, 
care125t 
Headlamp flasher59 
Headlamp washer 
system115 Headlamp washers61 
Headrests43 
Heating with vehicle 
stopped90 
Heavy cargo102 
Height141 
Height adjustment 
seats41 
steering wheel47 
High beams18, 59, 85 
High Performance Synthetic 
Oil117 
High-mount brake lamp127 
Holder for canned 
beverages97 
Hood113 
release113t 
Horn14 
Hydraulic Braking Assistant, 
refer to DBC17, 80 
I 
Ice warning63 
Identification, tires111 
Ignition key26 
Ignition lock56 
Imprint4 
Indicator lamps16 Inflation 
pressure22t, 109 
INSPECTION65 
Instrument cluster15 
Instrument lighting85 
Instrument panel15 
Intensive cleaning 
system115 
Interface socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics (OBD)121 
Interior lamps86 
Interior mirrors48 
Interior motion sensor36 
deactivate29 
J 
Jump-starting133t K 
Key Memory55 
Key with remote control26 
Keys26 L 
Lamps and bulbs124 
Leather care, refer to the 
"Caring for your vehicle" 
manual