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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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A congenial climate
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Adjusting air distribution 
You also enjoy the option of adjusting the 
air distribution manually to obtain a climate 
that is ideally adapted to your personal 
requirements. The AUTO program is deac-
tivated. 
Select the desired symbol and confirm your 
selection. Turn the controller to adjust the 
air distribution. 
Air on windshield and side 
windows.
Air to the upper body. You 
can also adjust individually 
the air temperature of the vent outlets for 
the upper body, see below.
Air to footwell. 
Adjusting temperature the upper 
body 
This function provides you with the option 
of making minor adjustments to achieve 
maximum comfort. 
Use the temperature setting to adjust the 
amount of cool air that is added to the air-
flow emerging from the vent outlets for the 
upper body. We recommend a moderate temperature setting, as cooler air helps 
promote fatigue-free driving. 
Storing and calling up an individual 
setting 
You can store your individual setting after 
adjusting the air distribution manually. 
Select "Memorize" and confirm your selec-
tion. 
Now you can reselect the preset climate 
that precisely reflects your personal 
requirements. 
Select "Individual" and confirm your selec-
tion. The AUTO program is deactivated. 
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 page82.  
     
        
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Maintenance
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Maintenance 
The BMW Maintenance 
System 
The BMW Maintenance System serves to 
retain the operating and road safety of your 
BMW. The service schedule also includes 
operations related to the vehicle's comfort 
and convenience features, such as 
replacement of the filters for the inside air. 
The aim is to optimize maintenance with 
regard to reducing the cost of running the 
vehicle. 
Should the day come when you decide to 
sell your BMW, you will find that a complete 
dealer service history is an asset of inesti-
mable value. 
CBS Condition Based Service 
Sensors and special algorithms take the 
different driving conditions of your BMW 
into account. As a result, Condition Based 
Service determines the current and future 
maintenance requirements. By letting you 
define a service and maintenance regimen 
that reflects your own individual require-
ments, the system forms the basis for trou-
ble-free driving.
The service requirement display, refer to 
page82, shows you the times or distances 
remaining until the deadlines for selected 
service and maintenance procedures, as 
well as legally-mandated inspections:
>Engine oil 
>Brakes, separate for front and rear 
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter >Brake fluid 
>Spark plugs 
>Vehicle check 
>Coolant 
>Legally prescribed inspections depend-
ing on national regulations. 
Your vehicle stores this information contin-
uously in the ignition key while the vehicle 
is being driven. After accessing the data 
stored in the vehicle key, your BMW service 
advisor is able to suggest precisely the 
right array of service procedures for your 
own individual vehicle. You should there-
fore hand over to the BMW service advisor 
the key you last used to drive when you 
take your vehicle for service.
Storage periods with the battery dis-
connected are not taken into account 
by the CBS maintenance system. Have the 
time-dependent service and maintenance 
operations, such as brake fluid and cool-
ant, and if necessary engine oil and the 
micro/activated charcoal filter, updated by 
a BMW center.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models 
Additional information on required service 
and maintenance operations is contained 
in the Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
els. 
BMW recommends having mainte-
nance and repairs carried out by your 
BMW center. 
Make sure that the maintenance operations 
are confirmed in the  Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models. These entries serve as 
proof of the regular maintenance per-
formed on your BMW.<