154
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle
as usual.
If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge
3. Allow the engines to run for several
minutes
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in
reverse sequence.
Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery checked and
recharged by your BMW center.
Do not use spray starter fluids to
start the engine.<
Towing the vehicle
Always observe all applicable
towing laws and regulations.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck>Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier
>Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.
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, possibly lead-
ing to accidents.<
Jump-starting
Everything from A to ZReverse
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 73
SMG gearbox 70
Reverse gear
manual transmission 68
Roller sun blind 106
Roof load capacity 162
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 117
Run Flat tires 126, 150
S
Safe seating position 47
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 52
Safety belts 51
sitting safely 47
warning lamp 18
Safety feature
glass sunroof 45
Safety precautions 5
Safety switch for rear win-
dows 44
Safety systems, refer to
Antilock Brake
System 121
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 87
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 142Seat adjustment 48
BMW sports seat 49
mechanical 48
power 50
Seat belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 51
Seat heating 54
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 53
Seat positions, storing 53
Seats 48
Securing cargo 116
Securing the vehicle
from inside 37
from outside 33, 36
Selector lever
automatic transmission 73
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 69
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock 69, 73
Selector lever positions
automatic transmission 73
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 69
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG 69
indicator lamp 19
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet 136
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
warning lamp 19Service interval display
82, 136
Shift paddles 70
Shifting gears
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 73
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 70
Shiftlock 69
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 73
Side airbags 57
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 145
Sitting safely
with airbags 47
with safety belts 47
Size 161
Ski bag 113
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Electric glass sunroof 44
SMG sequential manual
gearbox 69
indicator lamp 19
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 110
Snow chains 128
Socket, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 110
SOS, refer to Emergency
call 152Space-saver spare tire
changing a wheel 147
Spare key 32
Spare tire 147
Spare wheel 150
Speed gauge, refer to
Speedometer 16
Speedometer 16
SPORT button 72
Sport program
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 74
Sports seat 49
Stability control, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 87
Standing lamps 95
Starting difficulties
jump-starting 153
temperature 65
Starting help DSC 87
Starting the engine 65
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 65
Status of the Owner's Man-
ual 5
Steering wheel lock 65
Steering wheel, adjusting 55
Steptronic, refer to Manual
operation 74
Storage compartments 108
Storage nets 108
