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>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar 
will exert lateral forces, tending to push 
the vehicle sideways.
Secure the tow bar on the tow fitting 
only. Otherwise damage could result 
on other vehicle parts.<
With tow-rope 
When starting off in the towing vehicle, 
make sure that the tow-rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated 
stresses on vehicle components 
when towing, always use nylon ropes or 
nylon straps. Secure the tow rope on the 
tow fitting only. Otherwise damage could 
result on other vehicle parts.<
With tow truck 
Have the BMW transported with a tow 
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a load 
bed.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or 
body and chassis parts, as otherwise 
damage may result.<
Tow-starting 
Do not tow-start vehicles with an 
automatic transmission.
Jump-starting, refer to page 184.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic 
converter with the engine cold. It is better 
to jump-start the engine, refer to page 184.
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers, 
comply with country-specific regula-
tions
2.Turn the ignition key to position 23.Engage the 3rd gear, vehicles with 
SMG, see below
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the 
clutch pedal completely depressed and 
slowly release the clutch. After the 
engine starts, depress the clutch pedal 
completely again
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the 
tow bar or rope and switch off the haz-
ard warning flashers
6.Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual 
transmission:
1.Tow-start in selector lever position N
2.Select sequential mode. The correct 
gear will be selected and engaged 
automatically. 

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California laws
– Event Data 
Recorders 176
– Proposition 65 
Warning 176
"Call" 148
Call
– accepting 147
– display accepted 149
– ending 148
– in absence 149
– starting 147
Calling
– from phone book 148
– from the Top 8 list 149
– redialing 149
– refer to telephone 
Owner's Manual 96
"Call sender" 151
Can holder, refer to 
Cup holders 97
Capacities 193
Car battery, refer to 
Battery 181
Car care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to 
the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
"Car data" 69
Care 175
Cargo, securing 105
Caring for artificial leather, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to 
the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for light-alloy 
wheels, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure'
Caring for plastic, refer to 
the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer 
to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochureCaring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure'
Car jacking points 181
Car keys, refer to 
Key set 26
Car phone 145
– location, refer to 
Center armrest 96
– refer to 
Portable phone 144
– refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
Car radio, refer to 
Radio 130
Car wash 102
– also refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Exhaust system 102
"Categories" 135
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control 76
CBS Condition Based 
Service 174
"CD" 127, 137
CD changer 137
– adjusting the tone 127
– controls 126
– fast forward/reverse 140
– installation location 140
– playing a track 139
– random play 
sequence 140
– repeating a track 139
– selecting a CD 137
– selecting a track 138
– switching on/off 126
– volume 127
CD player 137
– adjusting the tone 127
– controls 126
– fast forward/reverse 140
– playing a track 139
– random play 
sequence 140
– repeating a track 139
– selecting a track 138
– switching on/off 126
– volume 127Center armrest
– adjusting the height 96
– front 96
Center console 14
"Central locking" 27
Central locking system 26
– from inside vehicle 29
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 6
Changing a wheel 181
Changing the language on 
Control Display 73
Changing the 
measurement units on the 
Control Display 72
Changing wheels 181
CHECK button 68
Check Control 66
"Check Control 
messages" 68
Check Gas Cap 162
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure 164
Child's seats, refer to 
Child-restraint 
systems 52
Child-restraint system 51
Chrome parts, care, refer 
to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter 97
Cleaning, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cleaning windshield, refer 
to Wiper system 61
"Climate" 90
"Climate control" 91
Clock 64
– 12/24 hour mode 73
– setting time and date 73
Closing
– from inside 29
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks, Coupe 96
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to 
Starting the engine 54
"Communication" 146 

Everything from A to Z
202 Emergency services, refer 
to Roadside 
Assistance 184
"Emission inspect." 66
"Enable services" 156
"End call" 148
Engine
– break-in procedure 102
– data 190
– speed 190
– starting 54
– starting difficulties 54
– switching off 55
Engine compartment 171
Engine coolant 172
Engine hood 170
Engine oil
– checking the oil level 171
– specified engine oils 172
– temperature 65
– temperature gauge 65
– topping up 172
Engine output, refer to 
Engine data 190
Engine speed, refer to 
Engine specifications 190
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine 54
"Enter address" for 
navigation 110
Entering activation times of 
independent ventilation/
heating 93
Entering destination 111
Entering the address 110
Entering the 
intersection 111
Entering the town/city for 
navigation 111
Entering zip code for 
navigation 111
"Entertainment" 127
"Entertainment 
settings" 127
Entry map for 
destination 112
Entry to the rear 46
"Equalizer", refer to 
Adjusting the tone 129
"ESN" 134ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control 77
Exhaust system 102
Exterior mirrors 48
– automatic dimming 
feature 48
– automatic heating 48
Eye for towing, refer to 
Tow fitting 186
F
Fader, refer to 
Adjusting the tone 128
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control 66
False alarms, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 33
False alarms with Flat Tire 
Monitor 79
Fastening safety belts, refer 
to Safety belts 47
Fastest route for 
navigation 116
"Fast route" for 
navigation 116
First aid, refer to 
First-aid kit 184
First-aid kit 184
First-aid pouch, refer to 
First-aid kit 184
Flashing on locking/
unlocking 28
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight 95
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 79
– run-flat tires 80, 168
Flat Tire Monitor 79
– false alarms 79
– initializing the system 79
– limits of system 79
– malfunction 80
– warning lamp 80
Flooding, refer to 
Water on roads 103"FM", reception 
range 127, 130
FM, waveband 130
Fog lamps 86
– indicator lamp 86
Folding up the convertible 
top compartment floor, 
convertible 32
Footwell lamps 87
Forward, fast
– CD changer 140
– CD player 140
For your own safety 6
Front airbags 81
Front head restraints 45
Front seat adjustment 43
"FTM" 79
Fuel
– average consumption 69
– display 65
– fuel specifications 163
– high-quality brands 163
– quality 163
– tank capacity 162
Fuel display, refer to 
Fuel gauge 65
Fuel filler door 162
– releasing in the event of 
an electrical 
malfunction 162
Fuel gauge 65
Fuel specifications 163
Fuses 182
G
Garage-door opener, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control 94
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel 
specifications 163
– refer to Required fuel 163
Gasoline display, refer to 
Fuel gauge 65
Gear changes
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 58
– SMG Sequential manual 
transmission 57 

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Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator/warning 
lamps 13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control 66
Warning triangle 184
Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models 174
Washer fluid
– capacity of the 
reservoir 62
– wiper system 62
Washer fluid reservoir 62
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water 103
Waveband 130
"WB" 127, 133
Wear indicators in tires 167
Weights 190
Wheel/tire combination, 
refer to New wheels and 
tires 168
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions 191
Wheels and tires 164
Width, refer to 
Dimensions 191
Wind deflector 40
Windows 33
– convenience 
operation 27, 29
– opening and closing, 
Convertible 34
– opening and closing, 
Coupe 34
– rear window, 
Convertible 35
Windshield washer 
nozzles 61
Windshield washer system, 
refer to Washer/wiper 
system 61
Windshield wiper blade 
replacement 178
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper/washer system 61Winter tires 169
– setting speed limit 71
– storage 169
Wiper blade 
replacement 178
Wiper system 61
– washer fluid 62
– windshield washer 
nozzles 61
"With highways" for 
navigation 116
Wordmatch principle for 
navigation 117
Working in the engine 
compartment 170
Wrenches/screwdrivers, 
refer to Onboard tool 
kit 178
X
Xenon lamps 178
– replacing the bulbs 178