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Mobility
1Coupe: glass roof, electric with raise 
function35
2Microphone for portable phone146
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
*
3Reading lamps87
4Interior lamps87
5Microphone for voice command 
system20
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
*
6Coupe: initiating an emergency 
call183
7Convertible: initiating an emergency 
call183
8Control Display16 
Displays for menu guidance
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system29 
11Automatic climate control8812Button for
>Station scan126
>Track scan138
13Ejecting
>Navigation DVD108
>Audio CD126
14Drive for navigation DVD108
15Drive for audio CD126
16Switching sound output for Entertain-
ment on/off and adjusting the 
volume126
18Bracket for cup holder97
19Controller16 
Horizontal movement in four directions, 
turn or press
20Activating voice command system20
21Opening the start menu on the 
Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control59 Temperature setting, 
left/right89
Automatic air distribution and 
volume89
Cooling function89
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control89
Maximum cooling89
Residual heat mode90
Switching off automatic climate 
control90
Air volume89
Defrosting windows89
Rear window defroster88
17
Heated seats47
PDC Park Distance Control75
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control77
Convertible: opening the 
convertible top38
Convertible: closing the 
convertible top38 

A congenial climate
88
A congenial climate 
1Airflow directed toward the windshield 
and side windows
2Air for the upper body region
The serrated dials allow you to open 
and close the air supply vent outlets 
through an infinitely-variable range. 
The levers change the direction of the 
airflow. You can find more information 
on adjusting for draft-free ventilation on 
page 92
3Air to footwell
4Setting the temperature, left side of 
passenger compartment
5Maximum cooling6Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation
7Adjusting the air volume manually
8Switching off automatic climate control
9Switching cooling function on and off 
manually
10Setting the temperature, right side of 
passenger compartment
11Residual heat mode
12AUTO program
13Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air 

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14Indicator lamp for independent ventila-
tion
>Activation time set:
The indicator lamp   comes on
>Independent ventilation switched on:
The indicator lamp   flashes
15Rear window defroster
16Air grill for interior temperature sensor – 
please keep clear and unobstructed
All other setting options for the automatic 
climate control can be found at "Climate" 
and in the   menu on the Control Display, 
refer to pages 90 and  91.
The current setting for air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
A congenial climate 
To use the automatic function, press the 
AUTO button. Select an interior tempera-
ture you find pleasant.
The following section contains more 
detailed information on the available set-
ting options.
The cooling function is only possible with 
the engine running.
AUTO program 
The AUTO program adjusts the 
air distribution to the wind-
shield and side windows, 
towards the upper body and footwell as 
well as the air volume, while also using your 
preselected temperature setting as the 
basis for adjusting the interior climate to 
adapt to external seasonal influences.
The cooling function comes on automati-
cally when you select the AUTO program. 
At the same time, a condensation sensor 
controls the program in such a way that 
window condensation is prevented as far 
as possible.
Temperature adjustment 
The figures on the display pro-
vide a general indication of inte-
rior temperature. A pleasant 
adjustment is 727/226. 
When you start the vehicle, this system ensures that the selected tempera-
ture is achieved as quickly as possible. It 
then maintains this temperature, regard-
less of the season.
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation 
This program quickly removes 
ice and condensation from the 
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Adjusting air volume manually 
You can adjust the air volume 
by turning. You can reactivate 
the automatic mode for the air 
volume with the AUTO button.
Switching cooling function on and off 
manually 
The cooling function cools and 
dehumidifies the incoming air 
before also reheating it as 
required, according to the temperature set-
ting. Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the engine 
is started.
The cooling function comes on automati-
cally when you select the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling 
This program quickly provides 
maximum cooling.
The system switches to the 
recirculated-air mode and the 
air flows at maximum air volume only from 
the vent outlets for the upper body area. 
For this reason you should ensure that 
these vent outlets are open before select-
ing this program.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control 
You can respond to unpleasant 
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. 
The system then recirculates the air cur- 

A congenial climate
90 rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this 
function automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through 
the following control sequence:
>Indicator lamps off: outside air flows 
into the vehicle continuously
>Right indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the 
system detects pollutants in the outside 
air and responds by blocking the supply 
of outside air when required.
Depending upon air quality require-
ments, in the automatic mode the sys-
tem alternates between its outside-air 
and recirculated-air modes
>Left indicator lamp on, recirculated-air 
mode: the supply of outside air into the 
vehicle is continuously blocked.
If condensation starts to form on the 
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you 
should switch it off while also increasing 
the air volume as required.
The recirculated-air mode should not be 
used over a longer period of time, as the air 
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates con-
tinuously.<
Residual heat mode 
If you press this button with the 
engine switched off, the system 
uses the warmth stored in the 
engine to heat the interior, for 
instance, while the vehicle is 
stationary at a school to pick up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate con-
trol settings as of ignition key position 2.
Provided that the engine has warmed to its 
normal operating temperature and the bat-
tery is charged, you can use this function 
for up to 15 minutes after switching off the 
ignition. The LED within the button lights up 
to confirm compliance with both of these 
conditions.
Switching off automatic climate 
control 
The air volume, the heater and 
the cooling function are all 
switched off. You can restart 
the automatic climate control 
by pressing any of its buttons 
except the REST button.
Settings using Control Center 
Ignition key:
>On vehicles with separate drives for 
audio CDs and navigation DVDs, igni-
tion key in position 2
>On vehicles with one drive for audio 
CDs, ignition key in position 1.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page 16:
1.Press button.
The start menu is opened
2.Move the controller to the left to open 
"Climate".
You can set the following:
>Separate air distribution for driver and 
front passenger
>Adapting the temperature in the upper 
body region
>Intensity of the AUTO program.
Manual air distribution 
You can combine your air distribution your-
self and also individually adjust the air tem-
perature in the upper body area. 

A congenial climate
92 climate control is optimized for driving with 
the convertible top open. In addition, the air 
supply is increased as the speed increases.
If the convertible program has been 
selected, it is automatically active every 
time the top is opened.
The effect of the convertible program 
can be greatly enhanced if the wind 
deflector is fitted.<
Ventilation 
You can use the serrated dials 1 to open 
and close the vent outlets through an infi-
nitely-variable range, while the levers 2 
allow you to adjust the airflow direction.
Do not drop any foreign bodies into 
the vent outlets, as otherwise these 
could be catapulted outwards and lead to 
injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling 
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of 
cool air in your direction, for instance, if the 
interior has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation 
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows 
past you and is not directed straight at you.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter 
The microfilter removes dust and pollen 
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by 
filtering gaseous pollutants from the out-
side air. Your BMW center replaces this 
combined filter as a standard part of your 
scheduled maintenance.You can select a display of more detailed 
information in the service requirement dis-
play, refer to page 65.
Independent ventilation 
The independent ventilation blows air into 
the passenger compartment to lower inte-
rior temperatures.
The independent ventilation is controlled 
using the Control Center. You can set two 
different times for the system to start.
The independent ventilation remains on for 
30 minutes. It can also be switched on and 
off directly. Since the system uses a sub-
stantial amount of electrical current, you 
should refrain from activating it twice in 
succession without allowing the battery to 
be recharged in normal operation between 
use.
The independent ventilation is ready for 
use at any outside temperature up to igni-
tion key position 1.
The air emerges through the upper body 
region vent outlets in the instrument panel. 
These vent outlets must be open for the 
system to operate.
Switching on and off directly 
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page 16:
1.Open "Climate"
2.Select "Ventilation" and press the con-
troller
3.Select "Automatic ventilation" and 
press the controller
4.Select "Parked car ventilation" and 
press the controller. 

Under the hood
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Topping up engine oil 
Wait until the level has dropped to just on 
the lower dipstick mark before adding oil. 
In this area a message also appears on the 
Control Display.
Store oil, grease etc., well out of the 
reach of children; always observe all 
warning labels on the containers.<
Specified engine oils 
The quality of the engine oil selected has 
critical significance for the operation and 
service life of an engine. BMW continu-
ously approves specific oils after confirm-
ing their suitability for use in its vehicles 
with extensive testing.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small 
amounts of another synthetic oil between 
oil changes. Use only oils with the API SH 
specification or higher.
Ask your BMW center for details con-
cerning the specific BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils 
which have been approved.<
You can also call BMW of North America 
at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this website: 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this informa-
tion.
BMW engines are designed to oper-
ate without additives, and their use 
could even lead to damage in some 
cases.<
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in 
SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class 
depends on the climatic conditions in the 
area where you typically drive your BMW.
Approved oils are in SAE classes 
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils may be used for driving in all 
ambient temperatures.
Coolant 
Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-
tem when the engine is hot. Escaping 
coolant can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of water and the addition 
of antifreeze and anticorrosion agent. Not 
all commercially available additives are 
suitable for your BMW. Ask your BMW cen-
ter for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, as other-
wise engine damage may result. The 
additives present a health hazard; observe 
the instructions on the containers.<
Always observe all applicable envi-
ronmental rules and regulations when 
disposing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level 
1.The engine must be at ambient temper-
ature
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank 
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue 
turning to open 

Everything from A to Z
200 "Communication 
interface" 155
Compact disc
– refer to CD changer 137
– refer to CD player 137
Computer 69
– clock, 12/24 hour 
mode 73
– displays on Control 
Display 69
– hour signal 73
"Concert hall" 128
Condition Based Service, 
CBS 174
"Confirmation" 28
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking 28
"Confirm unlock code" 147
Connecting a vacuum 
cleaner
– refer to Lighter socket 97
– refer to Power socket 97
Consumption display, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption 69
"Continue guidance to 
dest.?" 119
Control Center 16
– adjusting the 
brightness 72
– assistance window 19
– automatic climate 
control 90
– changing settings 18, 72
– changing the menu 
page 18
– confirming selection or 
entry 18
– controller 16
– display, menus 16
– language selection 73
– menu guidance 17
– menu item selection 18
– operating elements 16
– selecting units of 
measurement and display 
format 72
– setting time and date 73
– start menu 17
– status information 19
– symbols 17Control Display 16
Controller, refer to 
Control Center 16
Controls, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Convenience operation
– convertible top 27, 29
– glass roof 27, 29
– windows 27, 29
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting engine 54, 55
Convertible program for 
automatic climate 
control 91
Convertible top 37
– care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation 29
– emergency closing 39
– manual closing in the 
event of an electrical 
malfunction 39
– opening and closing 38
Coolant 172
– level 172
Cooling, maximum 89
Cornering Brake Control, 
CBC 76
Country of destination for 
navigation 110
Courtesy lamps 87
Cruise control 62
Cruising range 69
Cup holders 97
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights 190
"Current position" 109
Current position
– displaying 109
– entering 114
– storing 114
"Customer Relations" 157
Cylinders, refer to 
Engine data 190
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Data 190
– capacities 193
– dimensions 191
– engine 190
– weights 190
"Date" 74
Date 64
– setting 74
"Date format" 74
Daytime driving lamps 85
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control 78
Deactivating front 
passenger airbag, 
Coupe 51
Decommissioning the 
vehicle, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Defect
– convertible top 39
– door lock 29
– fuel filler door 162
– glass roof 36
– luggage compartment 
lid 30, 31
– SMG Sequential manual 
transmission 58
Defrosting windows 89
Defrosting windows and 
removing 
condensation 89
Defrosting windshield, refer 
to Defrosting windows 89
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows 89
"Delete address book" for 
navigation 116
"Delete address" for 
navigation 115
"Delete all numbers" for 
portable phone 150
"Delete data" for 
navigation 116
"Delete" for portable 
phone 149 

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Destination address
– deleting 115
– entering 110
Destination for navigation
– destination list 113
– entry 110
– selecting from address 
book 115
– selecting using 
information 113
– storing 114
Destination guidance 118
– bypassing route 
sections 120
– canceling voice 
instructions 50
– changing specified 
route 116
– displaying route 119
– distance and arrival 118
– interrupting 118
– starting 118
– terminating/
continuing 118
– voice instructions 119
– volume of voice 
instructions 119
Destination list 113
Destinations recently 
driven to 113
"Dial" for portable 
phone 147
"Dial number" 147
Digital clock 64
Dimensions
– Convertible 192
– Coupe 191
Dipstick for engine oil 171
Directional indicators, refer 
to Turn signals 60
Direction announcements, 
refer to Voice 
instructions 119
Direction instructions, refer 
to Voice instructions 119
Directory, refer to 
Phone book 148
Directory for navigation, 
refer to Address 
book 114
Disc brakes 103Displacement, refer to 
Engine data 190
Display, refer to 
Control Center 16
"Display off" 19
Displays, refer to 
Instrument cluster 12
"Display settings" 72
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up 
Display 83
Disposal, vehicle 
battery 181
Distance, refer to 
Computer 70
Distance to destination, 
refer to Computer 70
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control 75
"Dist. to destination" 70
Door entry lighting 87
Door keys 26
Door lock 29
"Door locks" 27
Doors
– manual operation 29
– remote control 27
DOT Quality Grades 166
Draft-free ventilation 92
"Driver's door only" 27
Driving lamps, refer to 
Parking lamps/
low beams 85
Driving notes 102
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying the route 119
Driving stability control 
systems 77
Driving through water 103
Driving tips, refer to 
Driving notes 102
Drying the air, refer to 
Cooling function 89
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 77
– indicator lamp 13, 77
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control 77
– activating 77
– indicator lamp 13, 77DVD for navigation 108
Dynamic Brake Control, 
DBC 78
Dynamic Driving Control 59
"Dynamic route" for 
navigation 116
Dynamic Stability Control, 
DSC 77
Dynamic Traction Control, 
DTC 77
E
Easy Entry, refer to 
Entry to the rear 46, 52
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution 76
"Edit address" for 
navigation 115
Eject button, refer to 
Buttons on CD  player 126
Electrical malfunction
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 59
– convertible top 39
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler door 162
– glass roof 36
– luggage compartment 
lid 31
– SMG Sequential manual 
transmission 58
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment 48
Electronic brake-force 
distribution, EBV 76
Emergency assistance, 
refer to Roadside 
Assistance 184
Emergency call 183
Emergency operation, refer 
to Manual operation
– convertible top 39
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler door 162
– glass roof 36
– luggage compartment 
lid 30, 31