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engine misfiring for even a short period 
of time can seriously damage emission 
control system components, especially 
the catalytic converter.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON warn-
ing lamp for Canadian models.
If the gas cap is not on tight 
enough, the OBD system can 
detect leaking vapor and the indicator 
will light up. If the gas cap is then tight-
ened, the indicator will usually go out 
after a short period of time.
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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.
Please consult your BMW center 
whenever you have any questions 
concerning the battery.
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 163.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 tilting 
during transport.<
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 55
>Clock 
must be reset, refer to page 87
>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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162Giving 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-
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Everything from A to Z
179
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC) 90
Door key 28
Door lock 31
Doors
emergency operation 31
Draft-free ventilation 
103, 107
Driving light, refer to Parking 
lamps/Low beams 95
Driving notes 125
Driving through water, deep 
water 125
Dry air, refer to Air condi-
tioning mode 102, 106
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 91
indicator lamp 19, 91
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 91
indicator lamp 19, 91
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC) 19, 127
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 19, 91
Dynamic Traction Control 
(DTC) 91
indicator lamp 19, 91E
Easy entry, refer to Entering 
the rear 53
Electric power windows 38
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 161
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 79
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
luggage compartment
lid 33
Electronic Stability Program 
(ESP), refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Emergency call 162
Emergency operation
closing the convertible 
top 46
doors 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid 
33, 34
Emissions, minimum, refer 
to Energy control 84
Energy control 84Engine
breaking in 124
data 170
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 84, 170
starting 69
switching off 71
Engine compartment 140
Engine coolant 144
adding 144
Engine oil
adding 143
additives, refer to Adding 
engine oil 143
capacity 173
consumption 142
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 143
specified oils 143
viscosity 143
Engine oil level 19
check 142
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil types 143
Engine output, refer to 
Engine data 170
Engine speed 84, 170
Entering the rear 53Environmentally-friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
control 84
Equipment range, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models / Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Exterior mirrors 57
Eyelets, towing 165
F
False alarm, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 37
Fasten safety belts 54
warning lamp 18
Fault displays 86
Filling the windshield washer 
reservoir 173
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit 22
First-aid kit 22
Flashlight 109
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight 109
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Refueling
To ensure that you always have conve-
nient access to all essential information 
when you stop for fuel, we recommend 
that you fill out the adjoining chart by 
entering the data that apply to your 
vehicle. Consult the index for individual 
specifications.
FuelPlease enter your preferred fuel here.Engine oilThe oil volume between the two marks 
on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 
1.1 US quarts/1 liter.Tire inflation pressureDesignation
Quality
Summer tires Winter tires
Front Rear Front Rear
Up to 2 persons
4 persons plus luggage