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EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution 
EBV controls the brake system's applica-
tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure 
stable deceleration. 
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 
The system optimizes vehicle stability dur-
ing acceleration and when starting from a 
full stop, as well as optimizing traction. 
The system recognizes any tendency for 
the vehicle to assume an unstable attitude 
such as oversteer or understeer; it then 
counteracts this tendency with a combina-
tion of graduated reductions in engine 
torque and selective braking intervention at 
individual wheels. DSC provides optimized 
stability within the limits defined by the 
laws of physics. 
The DSC is operational every time you start 
the engine. DSC contains the functions 
DTC Dynamic Traction Control and DBC 
Dynamic Brake Control. 
Indicator lamp 
The indicator lamp goes out shortly 
after the engine starts. 
The indicator lamp flashes: 
DSC controls the drive and braking forces. 
The indicator lamp stays lit: 
DSC has been switched off using the Con-
trol Center. 
Activating DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control 
In particular driving situations, in deep 
snow, for example, DTC ensures the maxi-
mum forward momentum. The gain in for-
ward momentum in these situations 
involves a reduction in vehicle stability. 
DTC is active up to 45 mph/70 km/h.You may find it useful to briefly activate 
DTC under the following special circum-
stances: 
>When rocking the vehicle and starting 
off in deep snow or on loose road sur-
faces 
>When ascending snow-covered hills, 
and when driving in deep or on hard-
packed snow 
>When driving with snow chains. 
Select "Settings". Select "DTC" and con-
firm your selection. DTC is now activated. 
The DTC indicator lamp in the Info Display 
lights up permanently. 
When DTC is active, DSC provides 
only limited system response up to a 
speed of approximately 45 mph/70 km/h. 
Intervention for stability enhancement is 
reduced.< 
Deactivating DTC again 
Select "Settings". Select "DTC" and con-
firm your selection. DTC is now deacti-
vated. The DTC indicator lamp in the Info 
Display goes out. DSC is once again avail-
able without restriction. 

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Grasp the handle in the upper panel and 
fold it down. 
Undo the wingnut and remove the jack. 
After use, screw the jack all the way 
back down and snap the handle back 
into place. 
Spare tire 
1.Unscrew the wing nut 1 
2.Remove the disc 2 to the side 
3.Completely unscrew the threaded rod 3 
4.Remove the spare tire. 
Preparing wheel change
1.Read carefully and comply with the 
safety precautions on page204 
2.Secure the vehicle to prevent it from 
rolling: 
Place the wheel chock against the rear 
surface of the front tire on the side 
opposite the side being raised. If the 
vehicle is parked on a downward slope, 
place the wheel chock securely in front 
of the tire. On a steep grade, also 
secure the vehicle against rolling
3.Loosen the lug bolts 1/2 a turn. 
Lifting vehicle
1.Position the jack at the jacking point 
closes to the wheel so that the entire 
jack base makes contact vertically 
under the jacking point 
The vehicle jack is designed for 
changing wheels only. Do not 
attempt to raise another vehicle model 
with it or to raise any load of any kind. 
To do so could cause accidents and 
personal injury.<2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular 
recess of the jacking point when crank-
ing up the jack, refer to section of illus-
tration 
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you 
are changing is raised from the ground. 
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the 
wheel 
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt 
from the mounting surfaces of the 
wheel and hub. Clean the lug bolts 
3.Position the wheel or spare tire on the 
hub and screw in at least two bolts 
diagonally. 
When you mount wheels other than 
Genuine BMW light-alloy wheels, differ-
ent lug bolts may also be required 
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. 
Tighten all the bolts securely in a diag-
onal pattern 
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack 
from beneath the vehicle. 
Following installation
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pat-
tern 
To ensure safety, always have the 
lug bolts checked with a cali-
brated torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble to ensure that they are tightened to 
the specified torque. The tightening 
torque is 140 Nm.< 
2.Reverse the removal sequence when 
storing the wheel and tools in the vehi-
cle 

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Standing lamps101
– bulb replacement202
Start/Stop button62
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine63
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting209
Starting engine63
Starting problems
– jump-starting209
– temperature63
Start menu18
Station, refer to Radio152
Status lines in Control 
Center23
Steering wheel16
– adjustment54
– adjustment, automatic54
– heater54
– individual button 
assignment54
– memory55
– with multi-function 
buttons16
Steptronic, refer to Manual 
mode70
Stopwatch
– intermediate time88
– starting and stopping88
Storage, tires193
Storage 
compartments115,116
Storage space, refer to 
Luggage compartment42
Storing current 
position143
Storing desired speeds, 
refer to Programmable 
cruise control74
Storing destination per 
voice142
Storing numbers, refer to 
Phone book179
Storing programs, TV163
Storing seat adjustment55Storing sitting position, 
refer to Seat, mirror and 
steering wheel 
memory55
Storing stations, radio153
Storing vehicle, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Straps, refer to 
Loading124
"SUBTITLE" for DVD 
mode169
Summer tires, refer to 
Wheels and tires188
Sun blinds113
Sun visors113
Surface ice, refer to 
Ice warning81
Switches, refer to 
Cockpit10,14
Switch for battery207
Switching air conditioner 
mode on and off 
manually105
Switching between 
calls179
Switching navigation voice 
instructions on/off141
Switching off engine63
Switching off portable 
phone178
Switching on
– audio149
– CD changer160
– CD player158
– DVD changer166
– portable phone178
– radio152
– TV163
"Switch. time 1", 
independent 
ventilation111
"Switch. time 2", 
independent 
ventilation111
Symbols, 
Control Center19T
Tachometer81
Tail lamps, bulb 
replacement203
Taking time, refer to 
Stopwatch88
Tank contents, refer to 
Fuel tank capacity217
Target cursor for 
navigation135
Technical data214
Technical modifications5
Telephone174
– accepting calls16,176
– dialing phone number178
– entering lock code178
– hands-free mode177
– phone book179
– redialing180
– switching off176,178
– Top 8180
Television, refer to TV163
Temperature122
– automatic climate 
control105
– changing unit of 
measure89
Temperature display
– ice warning81
– interior temperature105
– outside temperature81
– setting units89
Tempomat, refer to
– Cruise control75
– Programmable cruise 
control73
The right tires192
Thigh support 
adjustment47
Third brake lamp
– bulb replacement203
– refer to Brake lamps203
Three-point belt51
Through loading 
system118
Tightening torque, refer to 
Tightening lug bolts205
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control43
– switching off43