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Notes
4
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have
made every effort to furnish you with a con-
venient reference source affording quick
access to all the essentials. The fastest way
to find detailed information on any specific
subject is to turn to the comprehensive
index at the back of the manual. For a brief
initial overview, please refer to the first
chapter.
Should the day come when you decide to
sell your BMW, please remember to make
certain that the new owner receives this
Owner's Manual; it is an important part of
the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
If you have any additional questions, your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
You can find information on BMW, e.g.
technology, on the Internet at
www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury and seri-
ous damage to the vehicle.
<
Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
Contains information that will assist
you in gaining the optimum benefit
from your vehicle and enable you to care
more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken
to help protect the environment.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras
when available.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to
select individual functions.
{
...
}
Verbal instructions to use with the
voice command system.
{{
...
}}
Identifies the answers generated by
the voice command system.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer
to page 54. Identifies functions that
can be specifically adapted for a particular
key or vehicle. These adjustments can be
performed either by yourself or by your
BMW center.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Man-
ual for information on a particular part or
assembly. These sections contain information on
using the voice command system.
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At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and
displays is intended to serve as a source
of orientation in your vehicle's operating
environment. The section will also assist
you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available
for operating the various systems.
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Cockpit
10
Cockpit
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1
Roller sun blind for rear window112
2
Rear window safety switch42
3
Electric power windows41
4
Exterior mirrors51
5
Parking brake62
6
Parking lamps and low beams99
7
Instrument lighting100
8
Turn signal indicators69
High beams,
headlamp flasher100
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At a glance
11
Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
9
Steering wheel16
10
Info Display12
11
Automatic transmission lever66
12
Ignition lock60
16
Horn: the entire surface
20
Fog lamps100
21
Releasing the engine hood194 Computer84,
Check Control82
Computer84
Standing lamps100
13
Switching ignition on/off and
starting the engine60,61
14
Windshield wipers70
Rain sensor70
15
PDC Park Distance Control90
17
Steering wheel heater52
Steering wheel adjustment52
18
Unlocking luggage
compartment38
19
Programmable cruise
control71
Front fog lamps
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Cockpit
12
Info Display
1
To view odometer display and
reset trip odometer to zero80
2
Speedometer with display for
>
Programmable cruise control 71
or
>
Active cruise control73
>
Speed limit86
3
Indicator and warning lamps12
4
Tachometer 80
with destination guidance
navigation system139
5
Indicator for
>
Computer 84
or
>Text message of the Check
Control82
or
>Voice command system25
6Transmission range selection66
7Automatic transmission program
display66 8Indicator for
>Clock88
>Outside temperature80
or
>Indicator and warning lamps of
the Check Control82
9Computer with fuel gauge85, 84
10Fog lamps100
Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
The indicator and warning lamps identified
by the
+ symbol are subjected to an oper-
ation check each time you switch on the
ignition or start the engine. They each light
up once for different periods of time.
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored
system, the corresponding lamp will either
fail to go out when the engine is started, or
it will come on again during normal driving.
For information on how you should respond
when this happens, please refer to the
pages indicated.
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At a glance
13Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Please fasten safety belts +49
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
+92
DTC Dynamic Traction Control92
ABS Antilock Brake System
+91
Parking brake/brake hydraulics/
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control
+62/ 197/ 93
Parking brake/brake hydraulics/
DBC Dynamic Brake Control for
Canadian models
Parking brake
+62,64
Parking brake62,64
Automatic parking brake Ð
Automatic Hold
+63,64
Service Engine Soon
+199
Indicator lamp for Canadian
models
Airbags
+97
Turn signal indicators69High beams/
headlamp flasher100
Front fog lamps 100
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light
up in different colors and combinations.
The following section explains the signifi-
cance of the individual colors as well as
how you should respond when they
appear.
>Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
>Red and yellow:
Continue to drive cautiously
>Yellow:
Have the system inspected at
the earliest opportunity
or
for your information
>Green:
For your information
>Blue:
For your information.
Indicator and warning lamps of
the Check Control
Other indicator and warning lamps appear
in the display 8 of the Info Display as nec-
essary, accompanied by supplementary
text, refer to Check Control, page 82.
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Cockpit
14
Comfort area: controls and displays
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At a glance
15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Glasses compartment115
2Storage compartment115
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply,
left side of passenger
compartment103
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air104
7Defrosting windshield and windows
and removing condensation104
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment: turn
Maximum cooling: press104
10Glass roof, electric42
11Memory buttons for integrated
universal remote control111
12Air supply, left side of passenger
compartment: turn
Switching off automatic climate
control: press104, 106
13Reading lamps101
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps100
16Air supply, right side of passenger
compartment103
17Temperature, right side of passenger
compartment: turn
Residual heat mode: press103, 105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning104
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply,
right side of passenger
compartment106
23Station/track search and CD, DVD148
24Central locking system36
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons1727Seat adjustment44
Heated seats49
Active seat ventilation50
Active seat51
Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory53