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4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant
up to the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Twist closed the cap and tighten firmly
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss
eliminated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
The warning lamp lights up and a
message appears in the Check
Control: stop immediately.
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same time,
a considerably longer brake pedal travel
may be noticeable. Have the system
checked immediately.
Warning lamp on Canadian models.
During continued driving increased
brake pedal travel may be necessary,
and considerably longer braking distances
may result. Please adapt your driving style
accordingly.<
Brake pads
For messages and indicator lamps in the
Info Display, refer to page83.
For your own safety: use only brake
pads that BMW has released for your
particular vehicle model. As BMW cannot
assess the suitability of other brake pads
for use on your vehicle, we are unable to assume continued responsibility for the
vehicle's operating safety if non-approved
pads are installed.<
Rules and regulations
200
Rules and regulations
California laws
Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to issue the fol-
lowing warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thor-
oughly with soap and water.<
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or
more sensing and diagnostic modules or a
recording device capable of recording or
transmitting certain vehicle data or infor-
mation. In addition, if you have a Subscrip-
tion Service Agreement for the BMW Assist
system, certain vehicle information may be
transmitted or recorded in order to provide
such services.
OBD socket
The Onboard Diagnostic OBD interface
socket is located on the left of the driver's
side under the instrument panel and under
a cover.
The cover has the letters OBD on it.
The purpose of the OBD system is to
ensure proper operation of the emission
control system for the vehicle's lifetime.
The system monitors emission-related
components and systems for deterioration
and malfunction.
The warning lamp lights up.
Worsening of the exhaust emission
values. Have the vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
When the fuel filler cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system can
detect the vapor leak and the indicator
lamp will light up. If the filler cap is subse-
quently tightened, the indicator lamp
should go out within a few days.<
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Imitation leather, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Independent ventilation
– entering switch-on
times110
– switching on and off110
"Indep. ventil",
independent
ventilation110
Index218
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags99
– alarm system42
– brakes13
– coolant temperature83
– DSC93
– engine temperature83
– fasten safety belt51
– Flat Tire Monitor96
– fog lamps101
– reserve86
Indicator and warning
lamps, overview13
"Individual", automatic
climate control108
Individual adjustments,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory56
Individual air
distribution108
Individual button
assignment17
– on steering wheel54
Inflation pressure, tires188
Inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor95
Info Display12
Info menu22
Information
– on country135
– on current position135
– on destination
location135
"Information" for
navigation135,136
Information on travel
direction, refer to Voice
instructions141Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags126
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display12
Instrument illumination,
refer to Instrument
lighting101
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10,14
Integrated universal remote
control112
Interesting destination136
Interior lamps102
– remote control36
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature53
Interior motion sensor43
– switching off43
Interior rearview mirror53
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked62
Intermittent operation,
wiper72
J
Jacking points for vehicle
jack205
Joystick, refer to Control
Center17
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting209
Jump-starting209
K
Keyless Go, refer to
Comfort Access37
Keyless opening and
closing, refer to
Comfort Access37
Key Memory56
Keys34
– adapter for spare key34
Kick-down69
Knock control187
L
Lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams100
Lamps and bulbs201
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
"Last dest." for
navigation136
"Last" for telephone180
LATCH child-restraint
fixing60
Leather care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
LEDs light-emitting
diodes204
"Left"
– for seat heating52
– with the automatic climate
control107
Length, refer to
Dimensions215
Level control system97
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement203
Light alloy wheels, care,
refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes204
Lighter117,118
Lighter socket117
Lighting
– of instruments101
– of vehicle100
Lights on warning100
Light switch100
Limit87
"Limit", refer to Setting
speed limit88
"Limited Release",
Control Center24
Lists in Control Display19
Litter container115
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading, vehicle124
Location
– CD changer160
– DVD changer165
– navigation drive130
– telephone176,178
