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149
engine misfiring for even a short period
of time can seriously damage emission
control system components, especially
the catalytic converter.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON warn-
ing lamp for Canadian models.
If the gas cap is not on tight
enough, the OBD system can
detect leaking vapor and the indicator
will light up. If the gas cap is then tight-
ened, the indicator will usually go out
after a short period of time.
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161
BatteryMaintenanceThe battery is completely maintenance-
free. This means that the original bat-
tery acid will normally last for the ser-
vice life of the battery under moderate
climate conditions. Your BMW center
will be glad to advise you if you have
any questions concerning the battery.
Please consult your BMW center
whenever you have any questions
concerning the battery.
cle, leave the engine off at all times.
Connect the charge cables to the termi-
nals in the engine compartment. For
terminal locations, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 163.Disposal
After changing the battery, have
the old battery disposed of by
your BMW center or bring it to a recy-
cling point. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and stor-
age. Secure the battery against tilting
during transport.<
Power lossAfter a temporary power loss, e.g. due
to a discharged battery, some equip-
ment will be limited in its use and will
have to be reinitialized. Individual set-
tings are also lost and must be reset:
>Seat and mirror memory
The position settings must be stored
again, refer to page 55
>Clock
must be reset, refer to page 87
>Radio
Stations must be reset, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
>Navigation system
The system will not be operable
immediately, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard Com-
puter.
FusesYou will find the fuses and information
on their respective allocation in the
glove compartment behind a panel with
two snap clips.
Do not attempt to repair a blown
fuse or replace it with a fuse
having a different color or amperage
rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit over-
load.<
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162Giving and receiving assistance
Receiving assistanceThe BMW Group's Mobile Service
offers you 24-hour assistance in the
event of a breakdown, even on week-
ends and holidays.
The telephone numbers of the Mobile
Service control center in your country
are listed in the BMW Dealer Directory.
If your vehicle has the necessary equip-
ment, you can contact the Mobile Ser-
vice or issue an emergency call using
buttons in the interior rearview mirror.
When an emergency call is initiated, a
telephone connection is established
with the BMW Assist response center.Fold down the cover.
1Emergency call
2Mobile Service
Requirements for initiating an emer-
gency call or contacting Mobile Service:
>Ignition key in position 1 or higher
>The car phone must be registered
with a mobile network
>The emergency call system must be
operational.
Initiating an emergency call*Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp above the buttons
lights up. As soon as a telephone con-
nection has been set up to the BMW
Assist response center, the indicator
lamp flashes.
If the situation permits you to do so,
wait in the vehicle until the voice con-
nection is established. You can then
provide detailed information to the
response center.
If your vehicle is equipped with an acti-
vated BMW Assist and the current loca-
tion of the vehicle can be determined,
this location is transmitted to the BMW
Assist response center.
If the navigation system has failed,
the current location of the vehicle
is not transmitted.<
If the indicator lamp is flashing but you
cannot hear the BMW Assist response
center over the hands-free system, it is
possible that e.g. the hands-free sys-
tem is malfunctioning. The BMW Assist
response center can still hear you,
however.
If certain requirements are met, an
emergency call is automatically initiated
after a serious accident. The automatic
emergency call will not be hindered by
pressing the button.
For technical reasons, the emer-
gency call function cannot be
guaranteed in certain unfavorable con-
ditions.<
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Everything from A to Z
179
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 90
Door key 28
Door lock 31
Doors
emergency operation 31
Draft-free ventilation
103, 107
Driving light, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 95
Driving notes 125
Driving through water, deep
water 125
Dry air, refer to Air condi-
tioning mode 102, 106
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 91
indicator lamp 19, 91
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 91
indicator lamp 19, 91
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC) 19, 127
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 19, 91
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) 91
indicator lamp 19, 91E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
the rear 53
Electric power windows 38
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 161
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 79
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
luggage compartment
lid 33
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Emergency call 162
Emergency operation
closing the convertible
top 46
doors 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid
33, 34
Emissions, minimum, refer
to Energy control 84
Energy control 84Engine
breaking in 124
data 170
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 84, 170
starting 69
switching off 71
Engine compartment 140
Engine coolant 144
adding 144
Engine oil
adding 143
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 143
capacity 173
consumption 142
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 143
specified oils 143
viscosity 143
Engine oil level 19
check 142
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 143
Engine output, refer to
Engine data 170
Engine speed 84, 170
Entering the rear 53Environmentally-friendly
driving, refer to Energy
control 84
Equipment range, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models / Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Exterior mirrors 57
Eyelets, towing 165
F
False alarm, refer to
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 37
Fasten safety belts 54
warning lamp 18
Fault displays 86
Filling the windshield washer
reservoir 173
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 22
First-aid kit 22
Flashlight 109
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable
flashlight 109
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Refueling
To ensure that you always have conve-
nient access to all essential information
when you stop for fuel, we recommend
that you fill out the adjoining chart by
entering the data that apply to your
vehicle. Consult the index for individual
specifications.
FuelPlease enter your preferred fuel here.Engine oilThe oil volume between the two marks
on the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts/1 liter.Tire inflation pressureDesignation
Quality
Summer tires Winter tires
Front Rear Front Rear
Up to 2 persons
4 persons plus luggage