
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
Everything under control
47Odometer
47Tachometer 
47Fuel gauge 
47Coolant temperature gauge 
48Service interval display
48Outside temperature
48Clock
49Computer*
Technology for safety and driving 
convenience
51Dynamic Stability Control DSC
52Brake Force Display
53Antilock Brake System ABS
53Flat Tire Monitor
Controlling the climate for pleasant 
driving
55Air conditioning
57Automatic climate control*
Interior conveniences
60Glove compartment
60Storage compartments
61Beverage holder
61Preparations for the cellular phone*
61Ashtray*
Special operating instructions
64Break-in procedures
65Driving notes
65Brake system
66Cargo loading
67Hardtop preparation*
Refueling
70Fuel filler door
70Fuel specifications
Wheels and tires
71Tire inflation pressure
73Tire condition
73Tire replacement
74Wheel and tire combinations
75Run Flat tires
76Winter tires
76Snow chains*
In the engine compartment
77Hood
78Engine compartment
79Washer fluids for washer systems
79Engine oil
80Coolant
81Brake fluid
Maintenance
82The BMW Maintenance System
82Care
Laws and regulations
83California Proposition 65 warning
83OBD interface socket
Replacement procedures
84Onboard tool kit
84Windshield wiper blades
84Lamps and bulbs
87Changing a wheel
87Battery
Giving and receiving assistance
89Warning triangle*
89First-aid kit*
89Jump-starting
90Towing and tow-starting the vehicle
Technical data
94Engine data 
94Weights 
95Dimensions
96Capacities
Everything from A - Z
97Index 

Opening and closing
26 3.Pull on the cord in the rear luggage 
compartment panel.
The storage compartment between the 
backrests unlocks; refer also to 
page 60
4.Press button; see arrow 1
The convertible top is released and 
moves up slightly; see arrow 2
5.Grab the convertible top at its frame 
and pull it up to the windshield frame
6.Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover 
panel in the center of the front convert-
ible top frame7.Insert the Allen wrench into the hex slot
8.Pull the convertible top frame down as 
far as possible 
9.Continue turning the Allen wrench to 
the left until the front convertible top 
frame has locked onto the windshield 
frame.
Wind deflector*
With the convertible top open, the wind 
deflector keeps air movement in the pas-
senger compartment to a minimum, thus 
providing you with a pleasant drive, even at 
higher speeds. 
Because of its slim dimensions, it can eas-
ily be stored in a storage compartment in 
the luggage compartment lid.
The illustration shows the wind deflector 
guide and the wind deflector panel on the 
passenger side. 

Wheels and tires
74 one and one-half (1 γ) times as well on the 
government course as a tire graded 100. 
The relative performance of tires depends 
upon the actual conditions of their use, 
however, and may depart significantly from 
the norm due to variations in driving habits, 
service practices and differences in road 
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, 
are AA, A, B and C. 
Those grades represent the tire's ability to 
stop on wet pavement as measured under 
controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. 
A tire marked C may have poor traction 
performance.
The traction grade assigned to this 
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not include 
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or 
peak traction characteristics.< 
Temperature
The temperature grades are A – the 
highest – B, and C, representing the tire's 
resistance to the generation of heat and its 
ability to dissipate heat when tested under 
controlled conditions on a specified indoor 
laboratory test wheel. 
Sustained high temperature can cause the 
material of the tire to degenerate and 
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature 
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C 
corresponds to a level of performance 
which all passenger car tires must meet 
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the 
laboratory test wheel than the minimum 
required by law. 
The temperature grade for this tire is 
established for a tire that is properly 
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive 
speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, 
can cause heat buildup and possible tire 
failure.< 
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
Quality grades can be found where appli-
cable on the tire sidewall between tread 
shoulder and maximum section width. For 
example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA 
Temperature A
Wheel and tire combina-
tions
The right choice
Use wheels and tires approved by 
BMW for your particular vehicle. Vari-
ations in factors such as manufacturing tol-
erances mean that even wheels and tires 
with identical official size ratings could 
actually have dimensions different from the 
approved units. These differences could 
lead to body contact, and with it the risk of 
severe accidents. If non-approved wheels 
and tires are used, BMW cannot evaluate 
their suitability, and therefore cannot be 
held liable for driving safety.<
BMW tests certain tire brands for each tire 
size, classifies them as road-safe and 
approves them. Consult your BMW center 
for more information. Observe any country-
specific regulations, e.g. on making a cor-
responding entry in the vehicle documents.
The correct wheel and tire combina-
tion affects different systems such as 
ABS, DSC, DTC and DBC. The function of 
these systems is impaired if improper 
wheel and tire combinations are used.
For this reason, use tires of the same brand 
and tread configuration. In the event of a 
flat tire, for example, remount the approved 
wheel and tire combination as soon as pos-
sible.< 

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
 95
Dimensions
Smallest turning circle ∆ 32 ft 2 in / 9.8 m.  

Everything from A - Z
98 Brake system 65
– brake fluid level 81
– brake pads 66
– break-in procedures 64
– disc brakes 65
Brakes
– driving notes 65
Break-in procedures 64
– brake system 64
– clutch 64
– differential 64
– engine 64
– tires 64
Bulb
– defective 45
– replacement 84
C
California Proposition 65 
warning 83
Can holder 61
Capacities 94, 96
– luggage 
compartment 22, 94
Car battery 87
Car radio, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for Radio
Car wash, refer to the Car-
ing for your vehicle bro-
chure
Cargo loading 66
Cassette player operation, 
refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Radio
Catalytic converter, refer to 
High temperatures 65
CD player operation, refer 
to the Owner's Manual for 
Radio
Cellular phone 
preparation 61
Cellular phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Center high-mount brake 
lamp 87
Central locking system 18
– button 20
– interior 20
Charge indicator 
lamp 14, 88Check gas cap 70
– indicator lamp 14
Child seat 34
Child-restraint mounting 
system (LATCH) 36
Child-restraint systems 34
Cigarette lighter 61
Cleaning the headlamps 43
Cleaning the windshield 43
Clock
– 12/24-hour mode 49
– adjusting, refer also to the 
radio or onboard com-
puter Owner's Manual
Clothes hooks 27
Cluster 13
Clutch
– break-in procedure 64
Cockpit 12
Code, refer to the Owner's 
Manual for Radio
Combination switch, refer 
to Turn signal indicators/
Headlamp flasher 42
Compartments 60
Compression ratio 94
Computer 49
– average fuel 
consumption 50
– average speed 50
– clock, 12/24-hour 
mode 49
– cruising range 50
– outside temperature 49
Condensation
– removing from 
windows 56, 58
Configuring adjustments, 
refer to Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory 37
Consumption 50
Convenience operation
– convertible top 20
– windows 20
Convertible top 23
– convenience operation 20
– electrical fault 25
– emergency operation 25
– malfunction 25
– manual operation 23
– mechanical 23Convertible top compart-
ment panel 22
Coolant 80, 96
– indicator lamp 14
Coolant thermometer 47
Cooling system 96
Cooling, maximum 58
Copyright 4, 6
Cruise control 44
Cruising range 50
Cup holder, refer to Bever-
age holder 61
Curb weight 94
Cylinders 94
D
Data 94
– engine 94
– filling capacities 96
– weights 94
Daytime driving lamps 45
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control 52
Defects 8
Deflector for wind 26
Defrost setting 56, 58
Defroster, rear window
– air conditioning 56
– automatic climate 
control 59
Defrosting
– windows 56, 58
Differential
– break-in procedures 64
Digital clock
Dimensions 95
Dimming mirror 33
Dipstick, engine oil 79
Disc brakes 65
Displacement 94
Displays, refer to Instru-
ment cluster 13
Door lock 20
Door lock buttons 21
Doors
– emergency operation 20
– locking 19
– unlocking 19
DOT quality grades 73
Drivelogic 42