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Passenger safety systems:
 
Airbags51
Transporting children safely54
Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory58
 
Driving:
 
Ignition lock59
Starting the engine59
Switching off the engine61
Parking brake61
Manual transmission62
Sequential manual gearbox 
SMG*63
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic*67
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp 
flasher70
Washer/wiper system/Rain 
sensor*71
Cruise control*72
 
Everything under control:
 
Odometer74
Tachometer74
Energy control74
Fuel gauge75
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge75
Service interval display76
Check Control76
Clock77
Computer78
 
Technology for safety and 
driving convenience:
 
Park Distance Control (PDC)*80
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)81
Flat Tire Monitor*82
Brake force display84
 
Lamps:
 
Parking lamps/Low beams85
Adaptive headlights*86
Instrument lighting86
High beams/Standing lamps87
Front fog lamps87
Interior lamps88
 
Controlling the climate for 
pleasant driving:
 
Air conditioning90
Automatic climate control*94
Roller sun blind*98
 
Interior conveniences:
 
Premium sound system*99
Glove compartment99
Storage compartments100
Microphone*101
Ashtray, front*102
Ashtray, rear*102
Clothes hooks103
 
Loading and transporting:
 
Through-loading system104
Ski bag*105
Cargo loading106
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack*109
 
Controls and features 

37
Indicator lamp displays>The indicator lamp below the interior 
rearview mirror flashes continuously: 
the system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes immedi-
ately after the vehicle is locked: doors 
or luggage compartment lid are not 
completely closed. Even if you do not 
close the alerted area(s), the remain-
ing areas are secured, and the indi-
cator lamp will flash continuously 
after 10 seconds. However, the inte-
rior motion sensor is not activated
>The indicator lamp goes out immedi-
ately after the vehicle is unlocked: no 
manipulation or attempted intrusions 
have been detected in the period 
since the system was armed
>The indicator lamp flashes for 
10 seconds immediately after the 
system is armed: an attempted entry 
has been detected in the period since 
the system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the 
indicator lamp will flash continuously.Tilt alarm sensor and interior 
motion sensorTilt alarm sensor:
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The 
alarm system reacts, for example, to 
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the 
vehicle
Interior motion sensor:
In order for the interior motion sensor to 
function properly, the windows and the 
glass sunroof must be completely 
closed.Avoiding unintentional alarmsThe tilt alarm sensor and interior motion 
sensor may be switched off at the same 
time. You can do this to prevent a false 
alarm, e.g. in the following situations:
>In garages with elevator ramps
>When the vehicle is being trans-
ported by train
>When animals are to remain in the 
vehicle.
To deactivate the tilt alarm and 
interior motion sensors>Press the button on the remote con-
trol twice.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and 
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm 
sensor and the interior motion sensor 
are deactivated until the vehicle is 
unlocked and locked again.
You can have the tilt alarm sensor 
and the interior motion sensor 
permanently deactivated.<
The system inadvertently deacti-
vates the tilt alarm sensor and the 
interior motion sensor if the conve-
nience closing of windows and glass 
sunroof is interrupted within the first 
10 seconds and then restarted. The 
vehicle must then be unlocked and 
relocked before the sensors will resume 
operation.<
Alarm system*
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146Giving and receiving assistance
Receiving assistanceThe BMW Group's Mobile Service 
offers you 24-hour assistance in the 
event of a breakdown, even on week-
ends and holidays.
The telephone numbers of the Mobile 
Service control center in your country 
are listed in the BMW Dealer Directory.
If your vehicle has the necessary equip-
ment, you can contact the Mobile Ser-
vice or issue an emergency call using 
buttons in the interior rearview mirror.
When an emergency call is initiated, a 
telephone connection is established 
with the BMW Assist response center.Fold down the cover.
1Emergency call
2Mobile Service
Requirements for initiating an emer-
gency call or contacting Mobile Service:
>Ignition key in position 1 or higher
>The car phone must be registered 
with a mobile network
>The emergency call system must be 
operational.
Initiating an emergency call*Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds.
The indicator lamp above the buttons 
lights up. As soon as a telephone con-
nection has been set up to the BMW 
Assist response center, the indicator 
lamp flashes.
If the situation permits you to do so, 
wait in the vehicle until the voice con-
nection is established. You can then 
provide detailed information to the 
response center.
If your vehicle is equipped with an acti-
vated BMW Assist and the current loca-
tion of the vehicle can be determined, 
this location is transmitted to the BMW 
Assist response center.
If the navigation system has failed, 
the current location of the vehicle 
is not transmitted.<
If the indicator lamp is flashing but you 
cannot hear the BMW Assist response 
center over the hands-free system, it is 
possible that e.g. the hands-free sys-
tem is malfunctioning. The BMW Assist 
response center can still hear you, 
however.
If certain requirements are met, an 
emergency call is automatically initiated 
after a serious accident. The automatic 
emergency call will not be hindered by 
pressing the button.
For technical reasons, the emer-
gency call function cannot be 
guaranteed in certain unfavorable con-
ditions.< 

Everything from A to ZA
ABS Antilock Brake 
System 115
indicator lamp 18
Acceleration assistant 66
Accessories, refer to For 
your own safety 5
Accident, refer to Emer-
gency call 146
Activated-charcoal filter 98
Adaptive brake lamp, refer 
to Brake force display 84
Adaptive headlights 86
Adding brake fluid 129
Additional sources of infor-
mation 4
Air conditioning 90
Air conditioning mode 92
automatic climate 
control 96
Air distribution
air conditioning 92
automatic climate 
control 96
Air distribution, individual 96
Air outlets, refer to Ventila-
tion 90, 94
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure 116
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode
92, 97Air supply
air conditioning 92
automatic climate 
control 96
Air, drying, refer to Air con-
ditioning mode 92, 96
Airbags 51
deactivating 54
indicator lamp 18, 53
sitting safely 41
Airing out, refer to Ventila-
tion 90, 94
AKI, refer to Fuel specifica-
tions 24
Alarm system 36
avoiding unintentional 
alarms 37
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires 121, 122
Antifreeze 128
coolant 128
washer fluid 126
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS) 115
indicator lamp 18
Anti-theft system 28
Anti-theft warning system, 
refer to Alarm system 36
Approved axle loads, refer 
to Weights 156
Approved gross weight, 
refer to Weights 156Armrest
front 100
rear 101
Artificial leather, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Ashtray
front 102
rear 102
Assistant systems, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 81
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control 97
AUTO program 96
Automatic
cruise control 72
headlamp control 85
Automatic air distribution, 
refer to AUTO program 96
Automatic air supply, refer 
to AUTO program 96
Automatic car wash, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Automatic climate control 94
Automatic curb monitor 48
Automatic dimming, interior 
rearview mirror 50
Automatic recirculated-air 
control (AUC) 97Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 67
indicator lamp 19, 69
interlock 59
selector lever lock 67
shiftlock 67
tow-starting 150
Automatic windshield 
washer, refer to Rain sen-
sor 71
Average fuel 
consumption 79
Average speed 79
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 37
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights 156
B
Backrest
unlocking 45
Backrest, refer to Seat 
adjustment 42, 44
Backup lamps 62
bulb replacement 139
Bandages, refer to First-aid 
kit 22
Bar, for towing 149 

Everything from A to Z
165
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 18
alarm system 37
brakes 18, 19
Check Gas Cap 19
coolant 19, 75
DSC 19
Flat Tire Monitor 
18, 19, 83
Please fasten safety 
belts 18
reserve 75
Service Engine Soon 19
Individual air distribution 96
Individual settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory 58
Inflation pressure monitor-
ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni-
tor 82
Inflation pressure, tires 116
INSPECTION 76
Instrument cluster 16
Instrument lighting 86
Instrument panel 14
Interface socket for onboard 
diagnostics (OBD) 132
Interior lamps 88
remote control 30
Interior motion sensor 37
switching off 37Interior rearview mirror 49
automatic dimming 
feature 50
Interior temperature
adjusting 92, 96
Interlock, refer to Steering 
wheel lock 59
Intermittent mode, wipers 71
Interval display, service 76
J
Jack 141
Jacking points 142
Jump-starting 147
K
Key Memory 58
Keys 28
with remote control 28
Kickdown 64, 68
L
Lamp defect 137
Lamps and bulbs 137
Lashing down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading 106
Lashing eyelets, refer to 
Securing cargo 108
Lashing fittings, refer to 
Securing cargo 108
LATCH child-restraint 
mounting system 56Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Leaving the vehicle 61
LEDs, light-emitting 
diodes 141
Length, refer to 
Dimensions 155
License plate lamp
bulb replacement 141
Light switch 85
Light-emitting diodes 
(LEDs) 141
Lighter 102
LIGHTS ON warning 85
Lights, refer to Parking 
lamps/Low beams 85
Litter bag holder 101
Load, determining the maxi-
mum 106
Load, refer to Cargo 
loading 106
Loading
vehicle 106
Load-securing devices 108
Lock buttons on doors, refer 
to Locking 32
Lock, steering wheel 59
Locking
from inside 32
from outside 29, 31Locking and unlocking 
doors
from inside 32
from outside 29, 31
Low beams 85
automatic 85
bulb replacement 137
indicator lamp, defective 
lamp 76
Lug bolts
key 142
torque 142
Luggage compartment
capacity 156
emergency operation, 
refer to Manual 
operation 33
floor mat 36
floor panel 35
lid 33
opening from outside 33
opening, remote 
control 30
opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment
lid 33
remote control 30
volume 156
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