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Press lock button 1, slide up the cover and
insert the spare key 2 in the adapter. Close
the cover and insert the adapter in the igni-
tion lock.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. This simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the driver's door lock
and from inside via the button for the
central locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked. Refer to
page 37.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-
vated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the
same time.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically Ð only
those doors which were not locked sepa-
rately with the safety lock buttons, refer to
page 38. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing Ð from
outside
Using the remote control
When you engage/release the vehicle's
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system
and switch the interior lamps
on/off. In addition, the remote control offers you
another function:
>Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Remote control
1To unlock, convenience opening mode
and alarm system
2To lock and secure, switch off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion sensor,
switch on interior lamps and door-
mounted proximity lamps
3To open the luggage compartment lid
4To switch on interior lamps, activate
panic mode
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always keep the remote control unit with
you; this precaution ensures that you will
remain able to unlock the vehicle from the
outside at all times.<
When it is no longer possible to lock
the vehicle via the remote control, the
battery is discharged. Use this remote con-
trol unit during an extended drive; this will
recharge the battery, refer to page 34.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center, which is
also your source for replacement keys.<
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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the lug-
gage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
The adapter for the spare key can be stored
beneath the open-ended spanners.
Windshield wiper blades
To replace the blades, start by folding the
wipers out and away from the windshield,
refer to page 73.
Lamps and bulbs
The lamps and bulbs are essential factors
contributing to the safety of your vehicle.
Therefore, comply fully with the following
instructions during bulb replacement. If you
are not familiar with the specified proce-
dures, have the replacements carried out at
your BMW center.
Never touch the glass on new bulbs
with your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life.
Use a clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the
bulb by its metal socket.<
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at your BMW center. To prevent short circuits, before wor-
king on any electrical system, equip-
ment or accessory you should always
switch it off and disconnect the cable from
the battery's negative terminal before star-
ting.
To avoid possible injury or equipment
damage when changing bulbs, observe any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
When maintaining the headlamps,
please comply with the instructions in
the separate Care manual.<
Headlamps
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your BMW
center.<
Engine compartment, left side:
Turn the quick-release fasteners 905 coun-
terclockwise and remove the cover.
After replacing the bulb return the cover to
its original position and press the quick-
release fasteners down.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is conveniently stored
in the onboard tool kit mounted on the
inside of the luggage compartment lid.
Comply with legal requirements
requiring you to carry a hazard war-
ning triangle in the vehicle.<
First-aid kit*
You will also find the first-aid kit in the
onboard tool kit's container.
Some of the articles contained in the
first-aid kit have a limited service life.
For this reason, check the expiration dates
of each of the items regularly, and replace
any whose expiration dates have passed.
You can find replacements in any phar-
macy.
Always comply with laws requiring a first-
aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
Jump-starting
When your battery is discharged you can
use 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 clamp
handles.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal
injury, always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is
running. Carefully adhere to the following
sequence, both to prevent damage to one
or both vehicles, and to guard against pos-
sible personal injury.<
Preparing
1.Check whether the battery of the sup-
port vehicle has 12 Volts and approxi-
mately the same capacity (Ah). This
information can be found on the battery
2.Switch off the engine of the support
vehicle
3.Switch off any electrical systems and
components in both vehicles.
Ensure that no contact exists bet-
ween the bodywork on the two
vehicles Ð danger of short circuits.<
Connect the jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks,
always observe this sequence when
connecting jumper cables.<
Your BMW is equipped with an auxiliary
terminal specifically designed for jump-
starting. It is located within the engine
compartment, see arrow 1 in the illustra-
tion. The symbol + is embossed on the
cover.
1.Remove the cover of the BMW auxiliary
terminal for jump starting
2.Use the jumper cable (+) to set up a
connection between the positive ter-
minal of the discharged battery and the
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Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 107
Automatic transmission
with L mode 67
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
Ð operation via buttons in
steering wheel 69
"AUTO P" 54, 64
"AUTOSTOR" 161
"Autostore" for radio
operation 150
Average fuel
consumption 88
Average speed 88
Avoid false alarms 41
"Avoid highway" 137
"Avoid route" 139
"Avoid sect." 139
"Avoid tolls" 137
Avoid unintentional
alarms 41
"A-Z" 175
B
Backrest adjustment 47
Ð front seats 46
Ð rear seats 47
Backrests, refer to
Seats 45
Backup lamp, bulb
replacement 197
Balance 147
"Balance" in sound system
operation 148
Bass 147
"Bass" in sound system
operation 148
Battery 200
Ð discharged 202
Ð switch 201
"BC", refer to Computer 88
Belts 50
Beverage holders 118
Blinds 115
Blower 107
BMW active seat 52"BMW Assist" 19, 22, 178
Ð "Roadside
Assistance" 178
BMW Assist 178
BMW comfort seat 46
"BMW Services" 178
"Booktape" 158
Brake, malfunctions 192
Brake assistant, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 96
Brake fluid 192
Brake hydraulic
systems 192
Brake lamp, adaptive 101
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement 197
Brake pads 125, 193
Brakes 125
Brake system
Ð brake fluid 192
Break-in procedures 124
"Brief info" information
bulletin 23
"Brightness" during
TV operation 161
"Brightness" in the Control
Center 92
Bulb changes 195
Buttons in steering
wheel 18
Ð refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
C
California Proposition
65 Warning 194
Call
Ð ending 175
Ð making 174
Calling 174
Ð from telephone
directory 175
Ð from the redialing list 176
Ð from the Top 8 list 176
Ð redialing 176Can holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Capacities 211
Car care, refer to Care
manual
"Car data" 19, 22
Cargo, securing 126
Cargo area
Ð emergency release 40
Ð manual operation 40
Ð opening and locking
separately 39
Ð opening from the
inside 39
Ð opening from the
outside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 36
Cargo loading 126
"Car parked" 109, 112
Car phone 171, 174
Car radio, refer to
Radio 146
Car wash 124
Car wash, refer to Care
manual
Cassette 158
Cassette deck 158
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð "Booktape" 158
Ð controls 146
Ð Dolby 158
Ð fast forward 159
Ð music search 159
Ð operating
temperatures 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð selecting tape side 158
Ð skipping pauses 159
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 147
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 96
CBS Condition Based
Service 193
"CD" 146, 153
Everything from A to Z
220 Phone number, refer to
Portable phone 174
"Pict. format" 166
"Picture" 146
Ð DVD changer 166
Ð TV 161
Please fasten safety belts
warning lamp 50
Pollen 111
Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 173
Ð calling 174
Ð call termination 175
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 18
Ð emergency calls 173
Ð hands-free system 173
Ð missed calls 176
Ð operating using the
Control Display 171
Ð redialing 176
Ð refer to separate Portable
phone manual 170
Ð selecting phone
numbers 174
Ð switching on and off 174
Ð Top 8 list 176
Portable phone battery 171
Portable phone codes 174
Power electric seat 47
Power rating 208
Power socket 119
Pressure, tires 184
Pressure monitor, tires 98
Programmable cruise
control 73
Programming settings,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 60
Publishers 2
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 98
R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð autostore 150
Ð controls 146
Ð frequency band
selection 149
Ð memory locations 150
Ð operating
temperatures 149
Ð sample 150
Ð scan 150
Ð station search 150
Ð station selection 151
Ð store station 150
Ð switching on 149
Ð volume 147
Ð Weather Band 151
Radio mode 61
Radio waveband
selection 149
Rain sensor 72
Reading lamps 104
"Rear" 25
Rear air conditioner 111
Ð air supply 111
Ð cooling adjustment 111
Ð "Extra" 112
Ð maximum cooling 111
Ð "Rear air cond." 112
Ð switching off 111
Ð switching on/off in the
Control Display 112
Rear armrest, refer to
Center armrest 120
Rear cooler 116
Ð "Extra" 116
Ð "Rear refr. box" 116
Rear monitor, refer to
Control Center in rear 24
Rear screen 24
Rear seat heaters 51Rear 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, refer to
Sun blinds 115
Rear window defroster 16
Rear window safety
switch 12, 43
"Recirc. air" 54
Reclining seat 45
Redialing list 176
Redialing with portable
phone 176
Refueling 182
Releasing the hood 189
Remaining distance 88
Remote control 34, 35
Remote control unit 34
Removing condensation
from windows 107
Replacement fuses 201
Replacement keys 35
Replacing tires 186
Reserve warning 87
Reservoir, washer
system 73
Reset 147
"RESET" for
audio operation 148
Residual heat mode 108
"Right"
Ð for automatic climate
control 109
Ð for heated seats 51
"RND"
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
"Roadside Assistance" 178
Roadside assistance calls
Ð manual activation 173
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 127
"Route" 139
Everything from A to Z
222 "Sport"
Ð "EDC" 97
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control 94
Standard during TV
operation 161
Standing lamps 103
Start/stop button 61
Starting 62
Starting and stopping
Ð cassette deck 158
Ð CD changer 156
Ð CD player 153
Ð DVD changer 164
Ð radio 149
Ð TV 160
Starting
problems 62, 203, 204
Starting the engine 62
"State inspection" 84
Station, refer to Radio 150
Status lines in Control
Center 24
Steering wheel 18
Ð adjustment 53
Ð individual button
assignment options 53
Steering wheel adjustment,
automatic 53
Steering wheel heater 53
Steering wheel memory 54
Steptronic 69
Stopwatch 90
Ð "INTERM. TIME" 90
Storage, refer to Care
manual
Storage compartments 117
Storing desired speeds,
refer to Programmable
cruise control 75
Storing destination per
voice 141
Storing seating position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 54
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading 126
"Street" for navigation 134"SUBTITLE" in DVD
mode 167
Summer tires 187
Sun blinds 115
Switch for battery 201
Switching audio sources
on/off 147
Switching off the engine 62
Switching on and off
portable phone 174
"Switch. time1" 113
"Switch. time 2" 113
Symbols 6
Ð Control Center 20
System failure reports, refer
to Check Control 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail lamps 197
Ð bulb replacement 197
"Tape" 146, 158, 159
Target cursor for
navigation 134, 135
Technical data 208
Technical modifications 8
Telephone 170
Ð operation with the
telephone keypad,
folding 172
Telephone directory 175
Ð creating voice command
telephone directory 175
Ð deleting all entries 176
Ð dialing numbers 175
Ð dialing numbers
using voice command
system 175
Ð entering numbers in voice
command directory 175
Ð entry deletion 176
Ð updating voice command
telephone directory 175
Ð viewing entries 176
Telephone keypad,
folding 172
Television, refer to TV 160
"Temp. distribution" 51
Temperature
adjustment 107Temperature display,
outside temperature 82
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 55
Time of arrival,
estimated 88
Timing 90
"Tint" during
TV operation 161
Tire change 197
Tire inflation pressures 184
Ð checking 184
Tire-pressure
monitoring 98, 99
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 99
Tire Quality Grading 187
Tires
Ð flat tire 197
Ð tire changes 197
Ð tire damage 186
Ð tire inflation
pressures 184
Ð tire pressure control 99
Ð tire replacement 186
Ð tire size, refer to Wheel
and tire
combinations 187
Ð tire tread 186
Ð treadwear indicators 186
"TITLE" 165
Title search
Ð cassette deck 159
"Tone" for audio
operation 146
Tone for audio operation
Ð adjusting 147
"Tone" in sound system
operation 148
Tools 195
"TOP 8" 176
"TOP" in DVD mode 167
Torque 208
Tow fittings 203
Towing 203, 204
Tow-starting 204
"TPM" 99
Ð "INITIALIZE" 99
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 99
Ð "INITIALIZE" 99
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Traction Control System
Ð refer to DSC 94
Traffic congestion, refer to
Selecting new route 139
Transmission
Ð automatic transmission
with L mode 67
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 69
Transmission lockout 68
Ð manual release 70
Transporting children
safely 57
Travel route, refer to
Route 138
Tread depth, tires 186
Treble 147
"Treble" in sound system
operation 148
Trip odometer 82
Trunk lid
Ð refer to luggage
compartment lid 38
Turning circle 209
Turn signal indicators 71
Ð bulb
replacement 196, 197
"TV" 146, 160, 161
TV 160
Ð adjusting picture 161
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð controls 146
Ð NTSC 161
Ð PAL 161
Ð SECAM 161
Ð selecting programs 160
Ð selecting standard 161
Ð storing programs 160
Ð switching on 160
Ð volume 147
"TV format" 161
U
Undercoating, refer to Care
manual
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading UTQR 187Universal garage door
opener, refer to
Integrated universal
remote control 114
Upholstery care, refer to
Care manual
Used batteries 201
V
Vacuum cleaner
connection 119
Valve caps 199
Vehicle battery 200
Vehicle
dimensions 209
Vehicle keys 34
Vehicle Memory 60
Ventilation 108
Ventilation, draft-free 108
Ventilation while
parked 112
Vents, ventilation 105
"Video" 146
"View" for
navigation 138, 139
Viscosity 191
Voice command
system 18, 26
Voice guidance for
navigation 139
Volume
Ð audio 147
Ð cassette deck 147
Ð CD changer 147
Ð CD player 147
Ð DVD changer 147
Ð navigation 140
Ð portable phone 173
Ð radio 147
Ð TV 147
Ð voice command
system 27
W
Warm feet and a cool
head 108
Warning lamps 15
Warnings in Check
Control 85Warning triangle 202
Washer nozzles,
windshield 72
"WB" 146
Wear indicators in the
tires 186
Weather Band 151
Weights 210
Wheel and tire
combinations 187
Wheelbase 209
Wheels and tires 184
Width 209
"Window" 110
Windows 42
Ð convenience mode 37
Ð convenience operation 36
Ð safety switch 43
Windshield and headlamp
washer system
Ð washer fluid 73
Windshield wiper blade
replacement 195
Windshield wiper
system 72
Ð washer nozzles 72
Winter tires 188
Wiper blade
replacement 195
Wiper system 72
"With highway" 137
"With map" for
navigation 134, 135
Wordmatch principle for
navigation 142
Working in the engine
compartment 189
X
Xenon lamps 196