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188Special characteristics of winter tires
188Snow chains
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Under the hood
189Hood
190Engine compartment
190Engine oil
191Coolant
192Brake fluid
192Brake hydraulic systems
Maintenance
193The BMW Maintenance System
193Care
Rules and regulations
194California Proposition 65 Warning
194OBD connector
Replacing components
195Onboard tool kit
195Windshield wiper blades
195Lamps and bulbs
197Changing a tire
200Battery
201Fuses
Giving and receiving assistance
202Warning triangle
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202First-aid kit
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202Jump-starting
203Towing
Technical data
208Engine specifications
209Dimensions
210Weights
211Capacities
Everything from A to Z
212Contents

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What to do if É
What 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 Con-
trol 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 direc-
tory 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 does not adopt 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 guid-
ance 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
>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 indi-
cates the general direction of your
planned route;
or
you have left the recommended route
and the system requires a few seconds
to calculate a new recommended route
>while the destination route map has
automatically been adopted for dis-
play?
You are driving in an area that has not
yet been recorded on the map CD. The
guidance system cannot operate under
these conditions. However, you will see
the current position of your BMW in the
map display to help you orient yourself
>the battery has been disconnected?
It will take approx. 15 minutes for the
system to resume operation.

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To avoid short circuits, as well as pos-
sible fires and personal injury, always
disconnect the cable from the battery's
negative terminal before working on the
vehicle's electrical system.<
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 com-
partment 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.<
Disposal
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 bat-
tery to prevent it from tipping over during
transport.<
Fuses
Spare fuses are located on the fuse strip in
the glove compartment; plastic tweezers
can be found at the fuse holder in the lug-
gage compartment.
In the glove compartment
Press the tab on the cover to the front, then
fold up the cover.
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 cir-
cuit 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.

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Fuel tank capacity 182
"FULL MENU" 165, 166
"Full Release" 25
Fuses 201
G
Garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control 114
Gasoline 183
General driving
instructions 124
Glasses compartment 118
Glove compartment 117
GPS, refer to Navigation
system 130
GPS navigation system
Ð selecting destination in
"Information" 135
Ground lamps 104
Guidance system
Ð interrupting 140
Ð starting 137
Ð terminating 140
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hand lamp 117
Hands-free
microphone 173
Hands-free system 173
Hazard warning flashers 16
Headlamp cleaning
system 73
Headlamp control,
automatic 102
Headlamp flasher 71
Headlamps
Ð automatic control 102
Ð cleaning 73
Ð high beams 103
Ð low beams 102
Headlamp washers 72
Head restraints 47
Ð front head restraints,
active 48
Ð rear head restraints 48
Heated seats 51Heated steering wheel 53
Heating and ventilation 105
Heating while stopped 108
Height 209
Height adjustment
Ð seats 46
Ð steering wheel 53
"Help" 19, 22
Help texts in Control
Display 23
High beams 103
Ð bulb replacement 196
Home address 141
Hood release 189
Horn 13
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 96
Hydroplaning 124, 186
I
Ice warning 82
idrive, refer to Control
Center 19
Ignition key 34
Ignition lock 61
"Indep. heater" 112
"Indep. ventil." 109, 112
Indicator lamps 15
"Individual" 110
Individual button
assignments on steering
wheel 53
Inflation pressure 184
Info Display 14
"Information" for
navigation 135, 136
Information on the
navigation system, refer
to Voice guidance for
navigation 139
Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags 127
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display 14
Instrument illumination 103
Instrument panel 12, 16
Integrated universal remote
control 114
Interior lamps 103
Ð remote control 36Interior mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior protection
Ð deactivation 36, 42
Interior rearview mirror 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Intermittent wipe 72
J
Jack 198
Joystick, refer to Control
Center 19
Jump-starting 202
K
Key Memory 60
Keys 34
Ð adapter for spare key 34
Kickdown 68
L
Lamps 102
Ð fog lamps 103
Ð high beams/standing
lamps 103
Ð interior lamps 103
Ð parking lamps/low
beams 102
Language control 18, 26
"Last" 176
"Last dest." 136
"Last exit" 139
Latch, refer to
LATCH child-restraint
system 59
LATCH child-restraint
system 59
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 104
"Left"
Ð for automatic climate
control 109
Ð for heated seats 51
Length 209
Level control system 101
License plate lamp,
bulb replacement 197

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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

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Route
Ð display 138
Ð list 139
Ð map cancellation 138
Ð map display 138
Ð selection 137
"Route guid." 137, 140
Route map 138
"Route selec." 137
Route selection 137
"RPA" 98
Run-flat tires 186, 200
S
S 154
Safety belts 50
Safety belt tensioners 50
Safety lock buttons 38
Safety precautions to
observe when using your
phone 170
Safety switch for rear
windows 43
"Save dest." 135
"SCAN"
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Scan
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Scan sampling
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Screen
Ð rear 24
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 54
Seat heating 51
Seat memory 54
Seats
Ð adjusting 45
Ð sitting safely 45
"Seat temp." 51, 109
Seat ventilation, refer to
Active seat ventilation 51
SECAM during
TV operation 161Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo loading 126
Securing the load, ski
bag 121
Selecting new route with
navigation system 139
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display 138
Selecting stored radio
stations 151
Selection options for
navigation 131
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 67
Self-defrosting mirrors 52
Self-leveling
suspension 101
"Service" 83, 193
Ð "Emissions inspection" 84
Ð "Spark plugs" 83
Ð Vehicle inspection 84
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models 193
Service brakes 125
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models 193
Service Interval
Display 83, 193
Service Requirement
Display, refer to Service
Interval Display 83, 193
"SET", refer to Setting
speed limit 89
Set time 113
"Set time 1" 113
"Set time 2" 113
"Settings" 19, 22, 25
Setting the brightness 92
Setting the speed limit 89
Setting time and date 91
Setting timer 113
Shifting, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
Shiftlock 67
Short commands for voice
command system 29
Shortest distance 137
"Shortest route" 137Shoulder support 46
"Side" in sound system
operation 158
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 115
Sitting safely 45
Ski bag 120
Sliding/tilt sunroof 43
Ð closing in the event of an
electrical defect 44
Ð convenience mode 37
Ð convenience operation 36
Snow chains 188, 188
Soft Close Automatic
Ð doors 38
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
SOS call
Ð using SOS button 173
Sound system
Ð "MANUAL" selection
mode 151
Sound system adjustments
Ð "Balance" 148
Ð balance left/right 147
Ð "Bass" 148
Ð equalizer 147
Ð "Fader" 148
Ð fader front/rear 147
Ð "LOGIC7" 148
Ð LOGIC7 147
Ð midrange setting 148
Ð "RESET" 148
Ð speed-sensitive
volume 147
Ð "Speed Vol." 148
Ð "Treble" 148
Spare fuses 201
Spare key 34
Ð adapter 34
Spare tire 198
"Spark plugs" 83, 193
Specifications for engine
oil 191
Speed limit
Ð "Limit" 89
Speed limit selection,
revision 89
Speedometer 14
"Speed Vol." in audio
mode 148