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Everything under control 
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
When the ignition is off you can briefly acti-
vate the time, outside temperature and 
odometer displays by pressing the knob at 
the upper left of the Info Display. 
1 Outside temperature display, clock 
The outside temperature and the time dis-
plays are active starting at the radio mode 
in the ignition lock. 
You can change the units of measure, 
7/6, in the "Settings" menu, refer to 
page89. 
Setting the clock, refer to page90.
Ice warning 
A warning signal sounds when the outside 
temperature falls to roughly +37.57/+36, 
this is accompanied by a message in the 
Check Control. 
Please bear in mind that the ice warn-
ing does nothing to alter the fact that 
glare ice may be present on roads at tem-
peratures higher than +37.57/+36, for 
instance, on bridges and shaded sur-
faces.< 
2 Odometer 
The odometer panel also provides displays 
for the computer and the Check Control. 
Regardless of the current display mode, 
you can view the odometer reading for a 
short period by pressing the knob at the 
upper left of the Info Display. Check Control, refer to page83. 
Computer, refer to page85. 
3 Trip odometer 
The trip odometer must be present in the 
display before you can reset it to zero. 
Reset by pressing the knob at the upper left 
of the Info Display. 
Tachometer 
The orange warning sector gradually 
moves upward as the engine warms to its 
normal operating temperature. The seg-
ments disappear in sequence as the engine 
warms to its normal operating temperature. 
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as 
far as the orange warning sector whenever 
possible.  

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or the battery switch OFF. 
Please remember that brake fluid should be 
changed every two years at the latest, even 
if the display does not yet indicate that ser-
vice is required, refer to page197. 
This same precaution applies to all of the 
other service and maintenance operations 
scheduled according to periodic inter-
vals.< 
Displaying and entering dates for 
legally-mandated emission and 
vehicle inspections 
1.Select "Emissions inspection" or "State 
inspection" and confirm your selection 
2.Turn the controller to select date input 
3.Confirm the inspection date. The first 
part of the date entry is activated – 
here month. 
>Turn to reset 
>Press to store and move to the next 
entry – here year. 
The system applies the date the last 
time you store your entry 
4.Press the controller to select "CON-
FIRM". 
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the date and time in the 
Control Center, refer to page90.< 
Info Display screen contents 
If the deadline for your next emissions or 
state vehicle inspection is approaching, the 
remaining distance and time will appear 
briefly when you switch on the ignition. 
Your Service Advisor will determine 
your vehicle's current service require-
ments by reading out the data stored in the 
vehicle's key.< 
Check Control 
Messages and indicator lamps in 
Info Display 
Messages and faults in systems appear in 
text form accompanied by an indicator 
lamp symbol. The alert is accompanied by 
a gong. Messages disappear again auto-
matically if no faults are present.
Reports are assigned one of two priority 
ratings: 
Priority 1: 
These status messages and malfunction 
reports are signaled by a gong. Simulta-
neous defects will be displayed consecu-
tively. These messages cannot be deleted, 
and they remain on the display until the  

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PDC with visual warning 
You also enjoy the option of having the sys-
tem show distances to objects on the Con-
trol Display. The Control Display will also 
indicate the presence of objects in green 
before they are close enough to generate a 
signal tone. 
Select "PDC pic." from the "Settings" menu 
and confirm your selection. This activates 
the PDC display. 
The display then appears on the Control 
Display whenever the PDC is automatically 
or manually activated. 
The previous display automatically reap-
pears after the system is deactivated. 
confirm to return to the previous dis-
play.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for 
estimating the distance between the 
vehicle and any obstructions always 
remains with the driver. Even when sensors 
are involved, there is a blind spot in which 
objects cannot be detected. The system is 
also subject to the physical limits that apply 
to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, 
such as those encountered with tow bars 
and trailer couplings, as well as thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects 
already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also dis-
appear from the detection area of the sen-
sors again before a continuous tone 
sounds. 
Loud noises from outside and inside the 
vehicle may prevent you from hearing the 
PDC's signal tone.< 
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice 
or snow in order to ensure that they 
will continue to operate effectively. 
Do not apply high pressure spray to the 
sensors for a prolonged period of time. 
Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm away 
from the sensors.< 
Driving stability control 
systems 
Your BMW is equipped with an extended 
array of systems designed to enhance and 
maintain vehicle stability under extreme 
conditions. The following section describes 
these functions based on DSC and ABS.
ABS Antilock Brake System 
ABS enhances active safety by preventing 
the wheels from locking under braking. 
ABS incorporates CBC and EBV. 
Malfunction 
The warning lamp lights up yellow 
and ABS is switched off. Conven-
tional braking efficiency remains 
available without limitations. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible. 
CBC Cornering Brake Control 
CBC is a supplement to ABS. It provides 
further enhancements in vehicle stability 
and steering response during lane changes 
and cornering at high rates of lateral accel-
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Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible. 
Display of the previously described 
malfunction on Canadian models.
Dynamic Drive 
The concept 
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and 
optimizes vehicle stability during cornering 
and evasive maneuvers. 
Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles 
form the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspen-
sion compliance adapts to suit driving con-
ditions, varying from performance-oriented 
during cornering to smooth and comfort-
oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in 
a straight line. 
The system assumes operational status 
each time you start the engine. 
Driving with Dynamic Drive 
During vehicle operation, the system con-
tinuously runs through closed-loop control 
cycles lasting only fractions of a second. 
Malfunction 
The warning lamp lights up, accom-
panied by a status message in the 
Check Control. Please take note of 
the additional information on the Control 
Display. A malfunction has occurred in the 
system. Have the system checked as soon 
as possible.
If the Dynamic Drive system switches 
off in response to malfunction, please 
remember to adapt your speed accord-
ingly, especially in curves. 
The suspension will be noticeably softer 
and the vehicle will display a greater ten-
dency to tilt during cornering and in cross-
winds. 
If a Check Control message stating that you 
should stop appears in addition to the red 
symbol, stop immediately and switch off 
the engine. In this case the oil level in the 
reservoir may have dropped below the min-imum, possibly owing to a leak in the 
hydraulic system. 
Please observe the additional instructions 
provided on the Control Display.< 
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control* 
The suspension responds to changes in 
factors such as road surface, or operating 
conditions such as steering and braking, by 
adapting to the new conditions within frac-
tions of a second. 
Two programs are available; they can be 
selected in the "Settings" menu. 
Comfort mode 
The Comfort mode is suitable for use 
throughout the vehicle's entire speed range 
and regardless of load. 
Sport program 
You should select the Sport program for 
consistently performance-oriented 
response from shock absorbers and steer-
ing. 
Flat Tire Monitor 
The concept 
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the 
inflation pressures in the four fitted tires as 
you drive. The system provides an alert 
whenever the inflation pressure drops sig-
nificantly in relation to the pressure another 
tire.  

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Lamps 
Parking lamps/low beams 
Parking lamps 
With the switch in this position, the 
front, rear and side vehicle lighting 
is switched on. You can use the 
parking lamps for parking. For lighting on 
one side for parking as an additional fea-
ture, refer to page101. 
Low beams 
When you switch off the ignition 
with the headlamps on, the head-
lamps go out, and only the parking 
lamps remain on. 
Pathway lighting 
After parking the vehicle and switch-
ing off the headlamps, you can use 
the headlamp flasher control to activate 
the low beams for a period of roughly 
40 seconds. Pressing the button 4 on the 
remote control, refer to page 36, also 
switches on the low beams for approx. 
40 seconds. In addition, the door handle 
and interior lamps are switched on for 
approx. 10 seconds.
You can have the lighting up of the low 
beams extended or the function deacti-
vated.< 
Lights on warning 
If you switch off the ignition while the head-
lamps are on, when you subsequently open 
the driver's door a gong will sound for sev-
eral seconds, while the Check Control will 
provide you with a message
. 
Daytime driving lamps* 
If you wish, you can leave the light switch in 
the low-beam position. 
Always observe all applicable laws govern-
ing the use of daytime driving lamps. 
You can switch on the parking lamps when 
needed using the standard procedure 
described under Parking lamps. 
You can have the daytime driving 
lamps on your vehicle programmed 
to operate as desired.< 
Automatic headlamp control 
When you set the switch to this 
position, the system activates and 
switches on and off the low beams 
in response to changes in ambient light 
conditions, for instance, in tunnels, at dawn 
and dusk, and in rain and snow. The green 
indicator lamp next to the symbol is illumi-
nated when the low beams are on. 
The low beams remain switched on 
regardless of the ambient light when 
you switch on the front fog lamps.< 
The automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for your per-
sonal judgment in determining when the 
lamps should be switched on in response 
to ambient lighting conditions. For exam-
ple, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid 
safety risks, you should always switch on 
the lamps manually under these condi-
tions.< 
You can have the sensitivity of the 
headlamp control system adjusted on 
your vehicle.<  

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Integrated universal remote 
control* 
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can 
replace as many as three hand-held trans-
mitters for various remote-controlled 
accessories, such as door openers and 
house alarm systems. The integrated uni-
versal remote control registers and stores 
signals from the original hand-held trans-
mitters.
The signal of an original hand-held trans-
mitter can be programmed on one of the 
three memory keys1. Following that, each 
of the devices can be actuated with the 
appropriately-programmed memory key1. 
The indicator lamp 2 flashes to confirm 
transmission of the signal.
Should you sell your vehicle one day, be 
sure to delete the stored programs before-
hand for your safety, refer to page113.
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming or using the inte-
grated universal remote control, always 
inspect the immediate area to make certain 
that no people, animals or objects are 
within the swiveling and movement range 
of the device. Also, comply with the safety 
precautions of the original hand-held trans-
mitter.< 
Checking compatibility 
If you see this symbol on the pack-
aging or in the manual supplied with 
the original hand-held transmitter, it 
is safe to assume that it is compatible with 
the integrated universal remote control.
If you have additional questions, 
please consult your BMW center or 
call 1-800-355-3515.
You can also visit these websites:
www.bmwusa.com or 
www.homelink.com. HomeLink is a registered trademark owned 
by Johnson Controls, Inc.< 
Programming 
1Memory keys
2Indicator lamp 
Fixed-code hand-held transmitter
1.Switch on the ignition
2.When using for the first time: press both 
outer keys1 for approx. 20 seconds, 
maintaining pressure until the indicator 
lamp2 starts to flash. The three mem-
ory keys1 are cleared
3.Hold the original hand-held transmitter 
at a distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 
8 in/20 cm from the memory keys1
The required distance between 
the hand-held transmitter and 
memory keys1 depends on the relevant 
system of the original hand-held trans-
mitter used.<
4.Simultaneously press the transmit key 
on the original hand-held transmitter 
and the desired memory key1 of the 
integrated universal remote control. 
Initially, the indicator lamp2 flashes 
slowly. Release both keys as soon as 
the indicator 2 lamp flashes rapidly. If 
the indicator lamp2 does not flash rap-
idly after approx. 15 seconds, change 
the distance
5.To program other original hand-held 
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.  

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Destination list 
This is the most current listing of entered 
destinations, with the most recent destina-
tions at the top of the list.
Once you have reached the top desti-
nation, you are moved on to the next 
entry in the destination list.< 
You can edit the entries in this list; start by 
selecting an entry.
>Select "CHANGE" and confirm your 
selection to edit the entries. 
For operating instructions, refer to 
"ABC...". 
In this case, the entries are stored with 
"AS ADDRESS" in the address book 
and with "ACCEPT" applied into the 
destination list
>Select "DELETE" and confirm your 
selection to remove the entries
>Select and confirm your selec-
tion to move the address to the destina-
tion list. This can change the order of 
the destination list.
To delete all current entries: 
Select and confirm your selection.
Route selection 
The navigation system also provides you 
with the option of selecting a specific travel 
route. You can define criteria for determin-
ing your individual route.
1.Select "Route selec." and confirm your 
selection:
Various options are now listed on the 
right side of the Control Display
2.Select the priorities for your travel route 
and confirm your selection:
>"With highway"
Freeways and major traffic arteries 
receive top priority 
>"Avoid highway"
Freeways are avoided where possible 
>"Fastest route"
The system determines the fastest 
route; the selection criteria are dis-
tance, vehicle speed and potential 
sources of traffic congestion
>"Shortest route"
Shortest distance without consideration 
of the time
>"Avoid tolls"
The system avoids toll roads whenever 
possible in selecting the route.
You can change the selected route as often 
as you like, both when entering your desti-
nation and at any time while the system is 
guiding you to it – the system revises its 
travel recommendations accordingly.
The navigation system relies on spe-
cific rules to determine your route. 
These vary according to the different kinds 
of roads stored on the map CD/DVD.  

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Destination guidance 
Starting destination 
guidance 
Select "Route guid." and confirm your 
selection.
As the navigation computer determines the 
route to your destination, the distance and 
the true compass direction to your destina-
tion will appear at the upper right of the 
Control Display – not in all display modes.
Once the system has determined your 
travel route, the city or town of destination 
will appear in the upper right corner of the 
display. The destination guidance is carried 
out in dependence on the selected view, 
refer to Displaying route. 
The system also provides you with voice 
instructions. 
You are also guided to your destina-
tion if you select another menu, e.g. 
"Entertainment" or "Climate". You are 
informed of a required change in direction 
by means spoken announcements in good 
time prior to every intersection.< 
Displaying route 
The "View" menu allows you to view your 
current travel route at various resolutions.
Selecting display of route map
You can also select a map showing your 
travel route while the system is guiding you 
to your destination.
1.Select "View" and confirm your selec-
tion. All the menu items will disappear 
after a few moments if no further entries 
are made
2.Select the view and confirm:
>"Map facing N."
A map facing north appears
>"Map dir. travel"
A map facing in the direction of travel 
appears
>"Perspective"
A map with the planned route from a 
'bird's eye' view appears
>"Arrow display"
The destination guidance is by 
means of arrows on the Control Dis-
play and on the Info Display
>"Route"
The planned route appears as a list.
During destination guidance, the 
route map "North" will appear auto-
matically when you enter an area that is not 
completely covered by your navigation CD/
DVD. {Route guidance on}.
{Map}.
Shows the navigation system map.