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BatteryMaintenanceThe battery is completely maintenance-
free. This means that the original bat-
tery acid will normally last for the ser-
vice life of the battery under moderate 
climate conditions. Your BMW center 
will be glad to advise you if you have 
any questions concerning the battery.Charging the batteryWhen charging the battery in the vehi-
cle, leave the engine off at all times. 
Connect the charge cables to the termi-
nals in the engine compartment. For 
terminal locations, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 147.Disposal
After changing the battery, have 
the old battery disposed of by 
your BMW center or bring it to a recy-
cling point. Maintain the battery in an 
upright position for transport and stor-
age. Secure the battery against falling 
over in transit.<
Power lossAfter a temporary power loss, e.g. due 
to a discharged battery, some equip-
ment will be limited in its use and will 
have to be reinitialized. Individual set-
tings are also lost and must be reset:
>Seat and mirror memory 
The position settings must be stored 
again, refer to page 47
>Clock 
must be reset, refer to page 77
>Radio
Stations must be reset, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
>Navigation system
The system will not be operable 
immediately, refer to the Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard Com-
puter.
FusesYou will find the fuses and information 
on their respective allocation in the 
glove compartment behind a panel with 
two snap clips.
Do not attempt to repair a blown 
fuse or replace it with a fuse 
having a different color or amperage 
rating. To do this could cause a fire in 
the vehicle resulting from a circuit over-
load.<
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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.< 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 33
emergency operation 33
emergency release 35
indicator lamp 76
opening from inside the 
vehicle 33
opening from outside 33
remote control 30
securing separately 33
unlocking manually 33
Luggage compartment light-
ing 33
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 109
Lumbar support 44
M
Maintenance 76, 130
Maintenance system 130
Making telephone calls, 
refer to the telephone 
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 31
fuel filler door 23
Malfunction displays 76Manual operation
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment 
lid 33
Manual transmission 62
Master keys
with remote control 28
MC operation, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 42
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 47
Memory, refer to Vehicle 
Memory, Key Memory 58
Microfilter
air conditioning 93
automatic climate 
control 98
Microphone 101
Mini disc operation, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 48Mirrors 49
heated 49
memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 47
Mobile Service 147
Modifications, technical, 
refer to For your own 
safety 5
Multifunction steering 
wheel 21
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
N
Navigation system, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to 
Head restraints 45
Nets 100
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation 
90, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Towing 
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
O
OBD interface socket 132
Odometer 74Oil
additives, refer to Adding 
engine oil 127
capacity 157
dipstick 126
quality 127
Oil change interval, refer 
to Service interval 
display 130
Oil change intervals, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Oil consumption 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 157
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 76
Oil types 127
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 145
Onboard computer 78
Onboard computer, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 136