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Fog lamps
Always observe all applicable laws govern-
ing the use of fog lamps.
To disconnect, briefly press the button
again.
The parking lamps or low beams
must be switched on for the fog
lamps to operate. The green indica-
tor lamp in the instrument cluster lights up
whenever the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps are switched off whenever
the high beams are switched on.
If the automatic headlamp control is
activated, the low beams will come on
automatically when you switch on the fog
lamps.<
Interior lamps
The interior lamps operate automatically.
Switching the interior lamps on
and off manually
Briefly press button 1.
If you want the interior lamps to remain off
continuously, maintain pressure on the but-
ton for approx. 3 seconds. To revert to normal operation, press the
button briefly.
Control of the footwell lamps, door entry
lighting and courtesy lamps
* is also auto-
matic.
Reading lamps
Reading lamps are provided in the front
and rear adjacent to the interior lamps. You
can switch them on and off using the
buttons 2 located next to the lamps.
To avoid discharging the battery, all of
the vehicle's interior lamps are auto-
matically switched off approx. 15 minutes
after the ignition is switched off.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind
translucent lenses serve as the light source
for many of the controls and displays in
your vehicle.These light-emitting diodes,
which operate using a concept similar to
that applied in conventional lasers, are offi-
cially designated as Class 1 light-emitting
diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light several
hours, as irritation of the retina could
result.<

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Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle. The light in the glove com-
partment switches on.
Closing
Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove box immedi-
ately after use.<
Locking
Lock with a central key. Unlocking is also
only possible with a central key.
If you only hand over the spare key,
e.g. in a hotel for valet parking, refer
to page 26, the glove compartment cannot
be opened.<
Rechargeable flashlight
The flashlight is located on the left side of
the glove compartment.
It features integral overload protection, so
it can be left in its holder continuously.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched
off when it is inserted into its holder.
Failure to comply with this precaution
could lead to overcharging and damage.<
Center armrest
A storage compartment is located in the
armrest between the front seats.
To open the cover:
Press the button. The cover opens and can
be folded upwards.
The mat within the compartment can be
removed for cleaning.
Depending on the version, the storage
compartment can contain a folding tray or a
telephone cradle
*.
To open the tray:
Press the button and fold the cover
upwards.
The folding tray and telephone cradle
* can
be folded upwards to enable use of the
lower area of the storage compartment.
Ventilating storage compartment in
the front armrest
1.Fold the folding tray or telephone cra-
dle
* upwards
2.Open or close the slider in the storage
compartment.
Depending on the automatic climate
control setting, the temperature
within the storage compartment may be

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Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via
the terminals in the engine compartment
with the engine off. Connections, refer to
Jump-starting on page 192.
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
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse,
and do not replace a defective fuse
with a substitute of another color or amper-
age rating, as this could lead to a circuit
overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the
vehicle.<
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and details of
the fuse assignment are located in the
compartment for the onboard tool kit, refer
to page 184.
In the glove compartment
Turn the two snap fasteners outwards. Fold
the cover forwards or remove.
In the luggage compartment
Raise the floor mat and the cover beneath
it. Undo the screw connection of the right
side panel and pull out the panel.