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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  
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.