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71Turn signal indicators/headlamp
flasher
72Wiper system
73Washer fluid
73Programmable cruise control
75Active cruise control
*
Everything under control
82Odometer, outside temperature
display, clock
82Tachometer
83Service Interval Display
85Check Control
86Computer
91Changing settings
Technology for comfort,
convenience and safety
93PDC Park Distance Control
*
94Driving stability control/
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
96Driving stability control/ABS Antilock
Braking System
97Dynamic Drive
97EDC Electronic Damping Control
*
98Flat Tire Monitor
*
99TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
*
101Self-leveling suspension
*
101Adaptive brake lamp
Lamps
102Parking lamps/low beams
103Instrument lighting
103High beams/standing lamps
103Front fog lamps
103Interior lamps
A congenial climate
105Automatic climate control
111Rear air conditioner
*
112Parked-car ventilation system
Practical interior accessories
114Integrated universal remote control
*
115Sun blinds
*
116Rear cooler
*
117Glove compartment
117Storage compartments118Beverage holders
118Ashtray, front
119Cigarette lighter, front
119Power socket
119Ashtray, rear
119Cigarette lighter, rear
120Center armrest
120Ski bag
*
Things to remember when driving
124Break-in procedures
124General driving notes
125Brake system
126Cargo loading
127Roof-mounted luggage rack
*
127Entry/pass tags
Navigation
130GPS
130Map CD
131Starting the navigation system
131Display in assistance window
*
131Selection options
132Destination entry
132Manual entry of destination address
134Selecting the town or city and the
street from the directory
134Map-guided destination selection
135Selecting destination in "Information"
135Selecting interesting destinations
136Recent destinations
136Destination list
137Selecting route
137Starting the destination guidance
system
138Displaying route
139Selecting new route
139Voice guidance
140Terminating/interrupting active
destination guidance
140Address book
142Location
142Wordmatch principle
143What to do if É

Notes
8
For your own safety
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with up
to 2.8 % oxygen by weight Ð that is,
15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an equiv-
alent amount of co-solvent Ð will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship. Field
experience has indicated significant differ-
ences in fuel quality Ð volatility, composi-
tion, additives, etc. Ð among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may
result in driveability, starting and stalling
problems especially under certain environ-
mental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-
nance.
Follow the relevant safety rules when you
are handling gasoline.
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Important safety information
For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by
BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Original BMW
Parts, you simultaneously acquire the
assurance that they have been thoroughly
tested by BMW to ensure optimum perfor-
mance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from
defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from installation of parts
and accessories not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by
other manufacturers to verify if it can be
used on a BMW safely and without risk to
either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu-
pants.
Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on using
these items, are available from all BMW
centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels,
suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones Ð including operation of
any mobile phone from within the vehicle
without using an externally mounted
antenna Ð or transceiver equipment, for
instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
similar accessories, may cause extensive
damage to the vehicle, compromise its
safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical
system or affect the validity of the BMW
Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for
additional information.
<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any automo-
tive repair establishment or individual using
any certified automotive part.
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1Glasses compartment118
2Storage compartment118
3Switching audio and video sources
on/off and adjusting volume147
4Telephone keypad, folding172
5Automatic air distribution and air supply
Ð left-hand side of passenger
compartment107
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air107
7To defrost windshield and windows and
remove condensation107
8Control Display19
9Temperature on left-hand side of pas-
senger compartment Ð turn and max-
imum cooling Ð press107
10Sliding/tilt sunroof43
11Channel keys for Universal Garage
Door Opener114
12Air supply on left-hand side of pas-
senger compartment Ð turn
and switch off automatic climate control
Ð press 107, 109
13Reading lamps104
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps103
16Air supply on right-hand side of
passenger compartment106
17Temperature on right-hand side of
passenger compartment Ð turn and
residual heat mode Ð press107, 108
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning107
20Trigger emergency SOS call173
21Open the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and air supply
Ð right-hand side of passenger
compartment109
23Station/track search and CD,
DVD146
24Central locking system37
25Controller19
26Seat adjustment45Heated seats51
Active seat ventilation51
BMW active seat52
Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory54

Adjustments
60
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory
How the system functions
Doubtless you have often reflected on how
great it would be if you could configure
your vehicle's various adjustment settings
to meet your own personal requirements. In
developing your vehicle, BMW has incor-
porated a number of options for personal
adjustment which you can set in the Con-
trol Center. You can have these pro-
grammed at your BMW center.
The available configuration settings fall into
two categories, according to whether their
primary orientation is the vehicle Ð Vehicle
Memory Ð or the individual Ð Key Memory.
You can have up to four different basic set-
tings adjusted for four different persons.
The only requirement is that each person
uses his or her own remote control.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control, the vehicle recognizes the
individual user by means of a data
exchange with the key, and makes adjust-
ments accordingly.
Color-coded decals are provided to help
you distinguish the individual remote con-
trol units with their different settings.
What the system can do
Please contact your BMW center for more
information on the range of options avail-
able with Vehicle Memory and Key
Memory.
You will see this symbol throughout
the Owner's Manual. It is to remind
you at appropriate places of the settings that are available to you. These positions
can be looked up in the index under the
respective keyword.<
Following configuration of the
memory functions, vehicle operation
may differ from the description in the
Owner's Manual. Should you want to sell
your BMW some day, please remember to
have the memory functions reset to the
default state.<
Examples of Vehicle Memory
functions
>Central locking system: set different
signals as an acknowledgment
>Follow-me-home lamps: activate/deac-
tivate function
>Daytime driving lamps: activate/deacti-
vate function
>Alarm system: set different acknowl-
edgment signals to confirm arming/dis-
arming
>Alarm system: activate/deactivate inte-
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
>Automatic headlamp control: adjust
sensitivity
Examples of Key Memory functions
>Seat memory: activate/deactivate func-
tion
>Central locking system: vehicle is
locked as soon as you drive off or if you
have not opened a door or the luggage
compartment lid after unlocking. Acti-
vate/deactivate function
>Automatic climate control: key-specific
storage of the temperature, blower and
air conditioner setting. Activate/deacti-
vate function
>Check Control: set languages and units
>Seat heating: recall personal tempera-
ture distribution.

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106 1Automatic air distribution and supply Ð
left-hand side of passenger
compartment109
2Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air107
3Defrosting windows and removing
condensation107
4Temperature control Ð left-hand side of
passenger compartment107
5Maximum cooling107
6Air supply Ð left-hand side of passenger
compartment107
7To switch off automatic climate
control109
8Air supply Ð right-hand side of
passenger compartment107
9Temperature control Ð right-hand side
of passenger compartment107
10Residual heat mode108
11Rear window defroster 12Manually switch air conditioner mode
on and off107
13Automatic air distribution and supply Ð
right-hand side of passenger
compartment109
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor Ð
please keep clear and unobstructed
15Parked-car ventilation system112
>Activation time set Ð the indicator
lamp is on
>Parked-car ventilation on Ð the indi-
cator lamp flashes
All of the remaining adjustment
options available with the automatic
climate control can be found in the Control
Display's "Settings" menu, refer to
page 109.
The current settings for temperature and
airflow appear in the Control Display's
status line.
You can find a description of the Control
Display on page 19.<
A congenial climate
Activate the automatic mode using the
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control Dis-
play, refer to page 109. Select the interior
temperature that you find most comfort-
able.
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available set-
ting options. All of the air conditioning functions,
including Maximum cooling, refer to
page 107, and the rear air conditioner, refer
to page 111, are available only when the
engine is running.<
Your vehicle has been designed to
automatically select your personal cli-
mate-control settings whenever you unlock
the doors using your individually pro-
grammed remote control unit.<

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Automatic air distribution and supply
The AUTO program adjusts the
airflow and distribution patterns
for you while also using your
preselected temperature setting as the
basis for adjusting the interior climate to
adapt to external influences Ð summer,
winter.
The air conditioner comes on automatically
when you select the AUTO program.
Temperature adjustment
You can turn to select the
desired temperatures for the
driver's and passenger sides.
Your settings appear in the
Control Display's status line.
The figures in the display provide a general
indication of interior temperature. When
you start the vehicle, this system ensures
that the selected temperature is achieved
as quickly as possible. It then maintains
this temperature, regardless of the season.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and door windows.
Adjusting air supply manually
You can adjust the air supply by
turning. The automatic air
supply control is operational
whenever you see your selec-
tion represented by a bar in the
Control Display's status line. The automatic
air distribution remains in operation as
before. You can reactivate the automatic
air supply mode with the AUTO button.
Switching air conditioner mode on
and off manually
The air conditioner cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
required, according to temperature setting.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is
started.
The air conditioner comes on automatically
when you select the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
This program quickly provides
maximum cooling.
The temperature display reverts
to 607 (166) while the
system switches to the recirculated-air
mode and starts to provide maximum air
supply through the vent outlets only. For
this reason you should ensure that these
outlets are open before selecting this pro-
gram.
Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
The system then recirculates the air cur-
rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this
function automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through
the following control sequence:
>Indicator lamps off: outside air flows
into the vehicle
>Left-hand indicator lamp on Ð AUC
mode: the system detects pollutants
in the outside air and responds by
blocking the supply of outside air when
required. The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
Depending upon air quality, in the auto-
matic mode the system may start to
alternate between its outside-air and
recirculated-air modes
>Right-hand indicator lamp on Ð recircu-
lated-air mode: the supply of outside air
into the vehicle is permanently blocked.
The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you

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108 should switch it off while also increasing air
supply as required.<
Residual heat mode
The system uses the warmth
stored in the engine to heat the
interior when the ignition is off,
for instance, while the vehicle
is stopped at a school to pick
up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate con-
trol's settings when the ignition lock is in
the radio mode. The system blows heated
air into the interior in accordance with the
selected distribution pattern while the igni-
tion is off.
Provided that the engine has warmed
to its normal operating temperature
and the battery is charged, you can use this
function for up to 15 minutes after
switching off the ignition. The LED within
the button lights up to confirm compliance
with both of these conditions.<
Front ventilation
You can adjust the vent outlets for the
upper body to suit your personal require-
ments.
You can use the serrated dials 1 to open
and close the outlets through an infinitely-
variable range, while the serrated dials 2
allow you to adjust the airflow direction.
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of
cool air in your direction, for instance, if the
interior has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at you.
The airflow temperatures for the indi-
vidual upper-body vent outlets can be
adjusted separately in the Control Display,
refer to page 110.
When the vent outlets are completely
closed, the vents at the top of the cockpit
provide indirect ventilation for the pas-
senger compartment.<
Ventilation for storage compartment
in front armrest
You can use the serrated dial in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending upon the temperatures
selected at the rear dials, high tem-
peratures may occur in the storage com-
partment. Close the vent as required.<
Rear ventilation
The serrated dials 1 allow you to open and
close the ventilation outlets through an infi-
nitely-variable range.
You can adjust the airflow direction using
the levers 2.

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The serrated dials 3* control the amount of
cooled air in the flow from the vent outlets:
Turn toward blue sector Ð colder
Turn toward red sector Ð warmer.
This function allows you to make minor
adjustments for maximum comfort while
also letting you vary temperatures within
the storage compartment.
Switching off automatic climate
control*
The air supply, the heater and
the air conditioner are all
switched off. You can restart
the automatic climate control
by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Settings in Control Display
With the ignition on, select the "Climate"
menu in the Control Center. The Control
Display provides you with the following set-
ting options:
>"Left A Right":
Separate settings for driver and front
passenger
>To adjust and adapt air-distribution pat-
terns, refer to the next column
>To adjust temperature for the upper
body, refer to page 110
>Storing and calling up an individual set-
ting for interior ventilation outlets, air
distribution and temperature, refer to
page 110.
Select the second page of the "Cli-
mate" menu. >Select "Indep. ventil.":
For information on activating and deac-
tivating the parked-car ventilation
system and setting the timer, refer to
page 112
>"Seat temp.":
To adjust temperature distribution while
the seat heaters are on, refer to page 51
>"Extra":
Switching the rear air conditioner or
rear cooler on and off, refer to
pages 111, 116
Select the first page of the "Climate"
menu.
Automatic air distribution and supply
"AUTO":
The AUTO program adjusts the air supply
and distribution patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior cli-
mate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.
"Bi-Level":
This program operates in the same way as
the AUTO program, but with airflow
directed toward upper body and into the
footwells.