
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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>Activation/deactivation and duration of 
pathway lighting, refer to page56
>Adjustment of sensitivity of automatic 
headlamp control
*, refer to page55
>Setting unit of measure for displaying the 
time and outside temperature in the instru-
ment cluster, refer to page48
Examples for Key Memory
>Automatic call-up* of the driver's seat posi-
tion after unlocking, refer to page33
>Locking of the vehicle after starting off, refer 
to page21
Central locking system 
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
>Fuel filler door
>Storage compartment between the back-
rests
>Roadster: opened manual convertible top
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Via the door lock
The anti-theft system is operated at the same 
time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked 
with the lock buttons or release handles. The 
remote control is also used to switch the interior 
lamps on and off. In addition, the alarm system
* 
is armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system
*, refer to 
page23.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer 
to page21.In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
With the remote control
Persons or animals in the vehicle could 
lock the doors from the inside. You should 
therefore take the remote control with you so 
that the car can be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
1.Press the  button once.
The driver's door and fuel filler door are 
unlocked.
2.Press the  button again.
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Convenience opening
Hold the   button down.
Coupe: the windows are opened.
Roadster: the windows and the fully automatic 
convertible top
* are opened.
Locking
Press the   button.
The hazard warning flashers light up once.
If you wish, you can have this special fea-
ture activated/deactivated.<
Switching on interior lamps
With the vehicle locked:
Press the   button.
With this function, you can also search for your 
vehicle when parked in an underground garage, 
for instance.
Unlocking the luggage compartment 
lid/tailgate
Press the  button for approx. 1 second. 

Adjustments
32
Tilting upward
Pull lever1 repeatedly until the desired tilt has 
been reached.
Tilting downward
Press lever2 repeatedly until the desired tilt has 
been reached.
Thigh support
Pull lever3 and move the thigh support forward 
or back.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way 
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the 
event of an accident.<
Adjusting the height
>To move up: pull up.
>To move down: press button1 and push 
the head restraint downward.
M Sports seat*
The head restraints are integrated in the back-
rests and cannot be adjusted in height.
Removal
1.Pull up all the way.
2.Press button1 and pull out the head 
restraint completely.
M Sports seat*
The head restraints are integrated in the back-
rests and cannot be removed.
Seat memory*
You can store and recall three different driver's 
seat positions.
Storing
Ignition key in position 1 or higher
1.Adjust seat to desired position.
2.Press the M
EMORY button.
The LED in the button lights up.
3.Press memory button 1, 2 or 3.
The LED goes out.
Manual call-up
Do not select a memory position while the 
vehicle is moving. If you do, there is a risk 
of accident from an unexpected movement of 
the seat.< 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 33
Convenience function
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or turn 
the key to position 1, refer to page38.
2.Press memory button 1, 2 or 3 briefly.
Movement stops immediately when one of the 
seat adjustment or memory buttons is operated 
during the adjustment process.
You can have this feature programmed so 
that after you use the remote control from 
your personalized key to unlock your door, your 
seat will move into your own preferred posi-
tion.<
Safety function
1.Close the driver's door and turn the key to 
position 0 or 2.
2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 
until the adjustment process is completed.
If you press the M
EMORY button accidentally: 
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Before activating the programmed 
adjustment feature, ensure that the space 
behind the driver's seat is empty and unob-
structed. If you fail to do so, objects behind the 
seat could be damaged, should the seat move 
backward.<
Seat heating*
The seat cushion and backrest can be heated 
with the ignition key in position 2.
Press once for each temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
Safety belts
Comply with the instructions on page30, 
or the occupants' personal safety will be 
diminished.<
Make sure every occupant fastens his or her 
safety belt. As supplemental restraint devices, 
the airbags are designed to enhance the effec-
tiveness of the safety belts, and not to replace 
them.
To fasten
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt 
buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of 
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-
erly, refer to page31.
To unlock
1.Grasp the belt firmly.
2.Press the red button in the buckle.
3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. 
A signal also sounds. Check whether 
the safety belt has been fastened cor-
rectly.
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as 
long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas-
tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also 
activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph/
8 km/h if the passenger's safety belt is not fas-
tened, if heavy objects are placed on the pas-
senger seat, or if driver or passenger unfasten 
their safety belts. 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 97
Jacking points
The jacking points are located at the positions 
indicated in the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is completely maintenance-free. 
This means that the original electrolyte will nor-
mally last for the service life of the battery under 
moderate climatic conditions. Your BMW Cen-
ter will be happy to advise you if you have any 
questions concerning the battery.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up:
The battery is no longer being charged. 
The alternator drive belt is defective or 
there is a malfunction in the charging circuit of 
the alternator. Have the system checked as 
soon as possible.
If the drive belt is defective, pull over and 
switch off the engine immediately to pre-
vent overheating and serious engine damage.
If the onboard supply voltage drops to a very 
low level, increased steering effort may also be 
necessary.<
Charging the battery
Charge the battery in the vehicle only when the 
engine has been switched off. Connections, 
refer to Jump-starting on page99.
Battery disposal
After changing a battery, have the used 
battery disposed of by your BMW Center or bring it to a recycling point. Maintain the bat-
tery in an upright position for transport and stor-
age. Secure the battery against tilting when 
transporting.<
Power loss
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require ini-
tialization. Individual settings are also lost and 
must be reset:
>Seat memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page32.
>Clock must be reset, refer to page47.
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a burned fuse or 
replace it with a fuse having a different 
color or amperage rating. To do this could 
cause a fire in the vehicle as a result of circuit 
overload.<
You will find the fuses and information on their 
respective allocation behind the glove compart-
ment.
1.Open the glove compartment.
2.Press the lock on the left, arrow1.
3.Press the lock on the right, arrow2.
4.Swing the glove compartment down.
Spare fuses and plastic tweezers for grasping 
the fuses are found in the onboard tool kit; refer 
to page93. 

Everything from A to Z
114 Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing a wheel96
– Run-Flat Tires96
Charge indicator lamp12,97
Check gas cap, indicator 
lamp13
Child-restraint mounting 
system, LATCH37
Child-restraint systems36
Child seat, refer to Installing 
child-restraint systems36
Chrome parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cigarette lighter65
Cleaning the rear window, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cleaning the windows
– automatically, refer to Rain 
sensor43
– reservoir capacity110
– spray nozzles44
– washer/wiper system43
– washer fluid44
– washer fluid reservoir44
Clock47
– 12h/24h mode48
– onboard computer48
– setting48
– setting, refer also to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Clothes hooks66
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine38
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compact disc operation, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard ComputerComputer48
– button BC48
– clock, 12h/24h mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Computer, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked72
Condensation, removing from 
windows
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Configuring settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory18
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances67
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption48
Consumption display, refer to 
Fuel gauge46
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– convertible top20
– from outside20
– windows20
Convertible top26,27
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation20
– electrical fault28
– emergency closing28
– fully automatic27
– malfunction28
– manual26
– mechanical26
Convertible top compartment 
panel23
Coolant89
– checking level89
– indicator lamp13
– thermometer47
Coolant water, refer to 
Coolant89Cooling
– maximum62
– refer to Switching cooling 
function on/off59,62
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant89
Cooling function
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62
Cooling system, refer to 
Capacities110
Copyright2
Correct tires84
Cruise control44
Cruising range48
Cup holders, refer to 
Beverage holders65
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights109
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data106D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting56
Data, technical
– capacities110
– dimensions107,108
– engine106
– measurements107,108
– weights109
Daytime running light55
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control49
– indicator/warning lamp13
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking19
Defective bulb55
Defrosting, windows59,62
Defrosting the windshield, 
refer to Defrosting 
windows59,62
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62 

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Height adjustment
– seats31
– steering wheel34
High beams56
– bulb replacement94
– headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp12
High temperatures70
Holders for beverages65
Homepage BMW4
Hood86
Horn10
Hot exhaust system70
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, 
refer to Dynamic Brake 
Control DBC49
Hydraulics, brake90
Hydroplaning71
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning46
Identification mark
– Run-Flat Tires84
– tire coding82
– tires84,85
Ignition, refer to Ignition 
switched on38
Ignition key positions, refer to 
Ignition lock38
Ignition keys, refer to The key 
set18
Ignition lock38
Imprint2
Inclines71Indicator/warning lamp12
– airbags54
– alarm system24
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic41
– brakes13
– coolant temperature47
– DSC49
– DTC50
– engine oil level87
– engine oil pressure87
– engine temperature47
– fasten safety belts33
– Flat Tire Monitor51
– passenger airbags36
– reserve46
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview12
Individual vehicle
– equipment, refer to Your 
individual vehicle5
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure80
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor51
– Tire inflation pressure80
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM51
– windows25
Inspection47
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting56
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Interior lamps56
– remote control19
Interior motion sensor24
Interior rearview mirror34
– automatic dimming 
feature
71
Interior temperature
adjusting59,62
Interlock, refer to Steering 
locked38,40
Intermittent
– operation of the wipers43Interval
– display, service47
J
Jack96
Jacking points97
Jets, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Jump-starting99
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
Keys, refer to The key set18
Key switch for passenger 
airbags35
Kickdown41
Knee airbags52
Knock control79
L
Lamps55
Lamps and bulbs93
LATCH, child-restraint 
mounting system37
Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
LEDs Light-emitting 
diodes93
Length, refer to 
Dimensions107,108
License plate lamps, bulb 
replacement96
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer 
to the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs93
Lighter socket, refer to 
Cigarette lighter65
Lighting
– instruments56
– lamps and bulbs93
– vehicle, refer to Lamps55 

Everything from A to Z
118 Lighting of the instruments, 
refer to Instrument 
lighting56
LIGHTS ON warning56
Light switch55
Loads, refer to Cargo 
loading72
Loads, securing73
Locking the doors
– from inside21
– from outside19,20
Locking the vehicle
– from inside21
– from outside19
Longlife oils
– approved engine oils89
Low beams55
– automatic55
– bulb replacement94
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Luggage compartment
– capacity109
– floor panel93
– increasing capacity23
– opening and closing21,22
– opening from inside the 
vehicle21,22
– opening from the 
outside21,22
Luggage compartment lid22
– emergency release23
– indicator lamp13
– opening from inside the 
vehicle22
– opening from the outside22
– remote control19
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires85
Maintenance91
– refer to Service Booklet
– refer to Service interval 
display47,91
Making telephone calls, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
TelephoneMalfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic41
– convertible top28
– door lock20
– fuel filler door78
– luggage compartment lid22
– storage compartments64
– tailgate22
Malfunction of electrical 
accessory97
Manual
– air distribution62
– air flow rate62
Manual convertible top26
Manual mode, refer to 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic41
Manual operation
– door lock20
– driver's door20
– fuel filler door78
– luggage compartment lid22
– power convertible top28
– storage compartments64
– tailgate22
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission40
Manual transmission40
Manufacturer5
Master keys with remote 
control18
Maximum cooling62
Maximum speed
– with winter tires85
MD operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions107,108
Mechanical seat31
Memory
– Seat memory32
– Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory18
Microfilter
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control63Microphone, refer to Mobile 
phone preparation 
package67
Minidisc operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Mirrors34
– exterior mirrors
34
– heating34
– interior rearview mirror34
Mobile communications in the 
vehicle, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone preparation 
package67
Mobile phones, use inside the 
car, refer to Mobile 
communications in the 
vehicle70
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
M Sports seat31
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signal 
indicators/headlamp 
flasher42
– refer to Washer/wiper 
system43
N
Navigation system, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints32
Nets64
New
– keys18
– tires84
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope101 

Everything from A to Z
120 Rod antenna, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Roller-blind cover65
Rope, refer to Towing 
methods101
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires84
Rubber parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires84
Run-Flat Tires84
– changing a tire83,84,85
– changing a wheel96
– flat tire51
– Flat Tire Monitor51
– tire inflation pressure80
– winter tires85
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires84
S
Safe seating position30
– with airbags30
– with head restraints30
– with safety belts30
Safety belts33
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– damage34
– indicator/warning lamp33
– reminder33
– safe seating position30
Safety knobs, doors, refer to 
Locking the doors from 
inside21
Safety systems
– airbags52
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS49
– driving stability control 
systems49
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires84Screwdriver, refer to Onboard 
tool kit93
Screw thread, tow fitting101
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to 
'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder33
Seat heating33
Seat memory32
Seats30
– adjusting mechanically31
– adjusting the sports seat31
– heating33
– memory, refer to Seat 
memory32
– power adjustment31
– safe seating position30
– saving positions, refer to 
Seat memory32
Securing, locking the vehicle
– from inside21
– from outside19
Selector lever40
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
– lock, refer to Range 
selection, shiftlock40
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance98
Service, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models91
Service and warranty6
Service interval display47,91
Sheet ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning46
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
– manual transmission40
Shiftlock, refer to Range 
selection40
Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel41Side airbags52
Side marker lamps, front
– bulb replacement95
Side marker lamps, rear96
Side turn signal indicators, 
bulb replacement95
Side windows, refer to 
Windows25
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector66
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray65
Snow chains85
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD91
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances67
SOS, refer to Emergency 
call98
Spare
– fuses97
– key18
– wheel, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires85
Spare fuses, refer to Fuses97
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils89
Special wash program, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils89
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires51
– winter tires85
Speedometer12
Sport program
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic41
– Driving Dynamic Control42
Sports seat31
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield44
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems49
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine38