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The rain sensor is automatically deac-
tivated when you switch off the igni-
tion.< 
Deactivate the rain sensor when 
passing through an automatic car 
wash. Failure to do so could result in dam-
age caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.< 
Selecting wiper fold-out position 
Important for changing wiper blades, when 
folding away from windshield to prevent 
blades from sticking when ice forms, etc. 
1.Switch off the engine and remove the 
remote control from the ignition lock 
2.Press the wiper lever up and maintain 
pressure for about 3 seconds until the 
wipers are roughly vertical: this is the 
fold-out position. 
After folding the wipers back against the 
windshield you will need to reactivate the 
wiper system: 
1.Insert the remote control to activate the 
radio mode in the ignition lock 
2.Apply brief upward pressure to the 
wiper lever. The wipers return to their 
retracted position and are ready for nor-
mal operation. 
To prevent damage to the wipers, 
always fold them back against the 
windshield before switching on either the 
radio mode or the ignition.< 
Washer fluid 
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. 
Always keep it well away from sparks 
and open flames, and store it in tightly 
closed containers well out of the reach of 
children. Always observe the instructions 
for use provided on the containers.< 
We recommend that you mix the 
washer fluid before adding it to the 
reservoir.< 
Windshield and headlamp washer 
system 
Capacity: 6.3USquarts/6liters. 
Fill with water and – if required – with a 
washer antifreeze, according to manufac-
turer's recommendations. 
Programmable cruise 
control 
The concept 
The programmable cruise control is avail-
able for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/
30 km/h and higher. The vehicle maintains 
and stores the speed that you set using the 
lever mounted on the steering column. 
You can also use the multilevel preset 
mode to store 6 desired speeds for later 
selection with the same lever, refer to 
page74. 
This feature assists you in quickly adapting 
the vehicle speed to specific road condi-
tions, e.g. changes in speeds limits. 
Do not use the programmable cruise 
control when driving on winding 
roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road con-
ditions, e.g. snow, rain, ice, loose road sur-
face, that do not permit a constant speed.<  
     
        
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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit 
The onboard tool kit is located in the lug-
gage compartment lid. 
Loosen the wingnut to open. 
The adapter for the spare key can be stored 
beneath the open-ended spanners.
Windshield wiper blades 
To replace the blades, start by folding the 
wipers out and away from the windshield, 
refer to page73. 
Lamps and bulbs 
The lamps and bulbs are essential factors 
contributing to the safety of your vehicle. 
Therefore, comply fully with the following 
instructions during bulb replacement. If you 
are not familiar with the specified proce-
dures, BMW recommends having the 
replacements carried out at your BMW 
center. 
Never touch the glass of new bulbs 
w i t h  y o u r  b a r e  f i n g e r s ,  a s  e v e n  m i n u t e  
amounts of contamination will burn into the 
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. 
Use a clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the 
bulb by its metal socket.< 
You can obtain a selection of replacement 
bulbs at your BMW center. To prevent short circuits, before 
working on any electrical system, 
equipment or accessory you should always 
switch it off and disconnect the cable from 
the battery's negative terminal before start-
ing. 
To avoid possible injury or equipment dam-
age when changing bulbs, observe any 
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.< 
When maintaining the headlamps, 
please comply with the instructions in 
the separate Caring for your vehicle bro-
chure.< 
Headlamps 
For checking and adjusting headlamp 
aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.< 
Engine compartment, left side: 
Turn the quick-release snaps 905 counter-
clockwise and remove the cover. 
After replacing the bulb return the cover to 
its original position and press the quick-
release clamps down.  
     
        
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V
Valve
– screw caps206
– stem206
Vanity mirror, 
illuminated54
Vehicle
– adjustments56
– battery207
– break-in122
– care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– dimensions215
– identification number195
– loading124
– parking64
– storage, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– washing, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– weight216
Vehicle jack204
Vehicle position, refer to 
Current position143
Ventilation106
– draft-free106
– while parked110
Video, refer to 
DVD changer165
"Video", video 
mode148,163
"View" for 
navigation139,140
Viscosity196
Voice-command phone 
book179
Voice command system26
Voice instructions
– muting141
– repeating141
– switching on/off141
– volume141Volume149
– adjusting speed-
dependent150
– portable phone177
– voice command 
system27
– voice instructions141
Volume, trunk216
Volume balance
– front/rear150
– right/left150
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warnings, refer to 
Check Control83
Warning triangle209
Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models198
Washer fluid73
– reservoir, capacity73
Washer fluid reservoir, refer 
to Windshield/headlamp 
washer system73
Washer jets, refer to 
Windshield washer 
nozzles72
Washer system73
Washing the vehicle, refer 
to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Waste container, refer to 
Ashtray117
Waveband152
"WB"
– audio mode148
– in radio mode155
WB, waveband155
Weather Band155
Weights216
Wheel/tire combination192
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions215
Wheel bolt wrench204
– spare tire204
Wheel-changing set204
– run-flat tires206
– spare tire205Wheel chock204
Wheels and tires188
Wheelslip control, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Width, refer to 
Dimensions215
Windows, convenience 
operation36,38
Windshield washer
– washer fluid73
Windshield washer fluid 
tank73
– capacity, refer to Filling 
capacities217
Windshield washer 
nozzles72
Windshield washer 
reservoir73
Windshield washing 
system, wiper system72
Windshield wiper, refer to 
Wiper system72
Windshield wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– replacing201
Winter tires193
– changing204
– condition191
– run-flat tires193
– storage193
Wiper blade 
replacement73
Wiper system72
"With highway" for 
navigation137
"With map" for 
navigation135
Without highway137
Wood decoration, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Wordmatch principle for 
navigation138
Working in the engine 
compartment194
Wrench, refer to Onboard 
tool kit201