
Everything from A to Z
118 Central locking
– from inside21
Central locking system19
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing a wheel101
– Run-Flat Tires101
Charge indicator lamp12,102
Check gas cap, indicator 
lamp13
Child-restraint mounting 
system, LATCH38
Child-restraint systems37
Child seat, refer to Installing 
child-restraint systems37
Chrome parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cigarette lighter69
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 
sensor45
– reservoir capacity114
– spray nozzles46
– washer/wiper system45
– washer fluid46
– washer fluid reservoir46
Clock49
– 12h/24h mode50
– onboard computer50
– setting50
– setting, refer also to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Clothes hooks70
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine40
Combination, wheel/tire88
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14Compact disc operation, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Computer50
– button BC50
– clock, 12h/24h mode50
– refer to Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Computer, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked76
Condensation, removing from 
windows
– air conditioning63
– automatic climate control66
Configuring settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory18
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances71
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption50
Consumption display, refer to 
Fuel gauge48
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– convertible top20
– from outside20
– windows20
Convertible top25,27
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation20
– electrical fault28
– emergency closing28
– fully automatic27
– malfunction28
– manual25
– mechanical25
Convertible top compartment 
panel23
Coolant94
– checking level94
– indicator lamp13
– thermometer49
Coolant temperature49Coolant water, refer to 
Coolant94
Cooling
– maximum66
– refer to Switching cooling 
function on/off63,66
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant94
Cooling function
– air conditioning63
– automatic climate control66
Cooling system, refer to 
Capacities114
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant94
Copyright2
Correct tires89
Cruise control46
Cruising range50
Cup holders, refer to 
Beverage holders69
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights113
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data110
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting60
Data, technical
– capacities114
– dimensions111,112
– engine110
– measurements111,112
– weights113
Daytime running lamps59
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control51
– indicator/warning lamp13
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking19
Defective bulb59
Defrosting, windows63,66
Defrosting the windshield, 
refer to Defrosting 
windows63,66 

Everything from A to Z
120 Equipment scope, refer to the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models, Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control51
Event Data Recorders97
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system74
Exterior mirrors34
– adjusting34
– automatic dimming 
feature34
– automatic heating34
– folding in and out34
External audio device68
Eyeglasses compartment69
Eyes, tow-starting and towing 
away105
F
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms24
– refer to Switching off an 
alarm24
Fasten safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts33
Filter
– refer to Microfilter64
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter67
Fine wood, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit104
First-aid kit104
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– refer to Changing a 
wheel101
– refer to Tire condition87
– Run-Flat Tires88
– Tire Pressure Monitor54Flat Tire Monitor FTM53
– flat tire warning53
– indicator/warning lamp53
– initializing the system53
– snow chains90
– system limits53
Floods, refer to Driving 
through water75
Floor covers, carpets, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Floor mats, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Fog lamps60
– indicator lamp13
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely75
For your own safety5
Front airbags56
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor53
Fuel
– average consumption50
– capacity, refer to 
Capacities114
– display48
– quality83
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption50
– refer to Fuel 
specifications83
– tank capacity83
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge48
Fuel filler door, refer to Gas 
cap82
Fuel level
– refer to Fuel tank capacity83
Fuel tank capacity, refer to 
Capacities114
Fully automatic convertible 
top
27
Fuses102
G
Gas cap82
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
specifications83Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel 
gauge48
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic42
Gear lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– manual transmission42
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– manual transmission42
Glove compartment68
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights113
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs99
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake41
Hands-free microphone71
Hardtop, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Hardtop preparation77
Hazard warning flashers14
Headlamp control, 
automatic59
Headlamp flasher44
– indicator lamp12
Headlamps
– bulb replacement99
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning45
– cleaning system, washer 
fluid46
– cover99
– glass, care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– washer reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir46
– washer reservoir volume, 
refer to Capacities114 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 121
Head restraints32
– removing32
– safe seating position30
Heated
– mirrors34
– rear window63,67
– seats33
Heating
– mirrors34
– rear window63,67
– seats33
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo 
loading76
Height, refer to 
Dimensions111,112
Height adjustment
– seats31
– steering wheel35
High beams60
– bulb replacement99
– headlamp flasher44
– indicator lamp12
High temperatures74
Holders for beverages69
Homepage of BMW4
Hood91
Horn10
Hot exhaust system74
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, 
refer to Dynamic Brake 
Control DBC51
Hydraulics, brake95
Hydroplaning75
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning48
Identification mark
– Run-Flat Tires88
– tire coding86
– tires88,89
Ignition, refer to Ignition 
switched on40
Ignition key positions, refer to 
Ignition lock40
Ignition keys, refer to The key 
set18
Ignition lock40Imprint2
Inclines75
Indicator/warning lamp12
– airbags57
– alarm system24
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic43
– brakes13
– coolant temperature49
– DSC51
– DTC52
– engine oil level92
– engine oil pressure92
– engine temperature49
– fasten safety belts33
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– passenger airbags37
– reserve48
– Tire Pressure Monitor55
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview12
Individual vehicle
– equipment, refer to Your 
individual vehicle5
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure84
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– Tire Pressure Monitor54
Initializing
– after power supply 
interruption102
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM53
– windows25
Inspection49
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting60
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Interior lamps61
– remote control19
Interior motion sensor
24
Interior rearview mirror34
– automatic dimming 
feature34Interior temperature
adjusting63,66
Interlock, refer to Steering 
locked40,42
Intermittent
– operation of the wipers45
Interval
– display, service49
J
Jack101
Jacking points102
Jets, refer to 
Ventilation63,67
Jump-starting104
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
Keys, refer to The key set18
Key switch for passenger 
airbags36
Kickdown43
Knee airbags56
Knock control83
L
Lamps59
Lamps and bulbs98
LATCH, child-restraint 
mounting system38
Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
LEDs Light-emitting 
diodes98
Length, refer to 
Dimensions111,112
License plate lamps, bulb 
replacement101
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer 
to the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs98 

Everything from A to Z
124 RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires88
Rubber parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires88
Run-Flat Tires88
– changing a tire87,89
– changing a wheel101
– flat tire53,55
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– tire inflation pressure84
– Tire Pressure Monitor54
– winter tires89
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires88
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
– airbags56
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS51
– driving stability control 
systems51
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires88
Screw thread, tow fitting106
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to 
'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder33
Seat heating33Seat 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 lever42
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– lock, refer to Range 
selection, shiftlock42
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance103
Service, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models96
Service and warranty6
Service interval display49,96
Sheet ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning48
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– manual transmission42
Shiftlock, refer to Range 
selection42
Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel43
Side airbags56
Side marker lamps, front
– bulb replacement100
Side marker lamps, rear101
Side turn signal indicators, 
bulb replacement100Side windows, refer to 
Windows24
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector70
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray69
Snow chains90
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD96
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances71
SOS, refer to Emergency 
call103
Spare
– fuses102
– key18
– wheel, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires89
Spare fuses, refer to 
Fuses102
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils94
Special wash program, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils94
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires53,55
– winter tires89
Speedometer12
Sport program
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic43
– Dynamic Driving Control44
Sports seat31
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield46
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems51
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine40
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting104
– temperature41
Starting with a flat battery, 
refer to Jump-starting104 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 125
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steering wheel10
– adjusting35
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– lock40
Steptronic, refer to Sport 
program and Manual 
operation43
Storage compartments68
– eyeglasses compartment69
– glove compartment68
Storage nets69
Storage space
– refer to Cargo bay23
– refer to
Storage compartments68
Storing seat position, refer to 
Seat memory32
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments68
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires84
Supply reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir46
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switch for passenger 
airbags36
Switching cooling function on/
off manually63,66
Symbols4
T
Table of contents3
Tachometer48
Tailgate21
– emergency operation22
– indicator lamp13
– opening from inside the 
vehicle21
– opening from the outside21
– opening manually22
– remote control19
– roller-blind cover70
Tail lamps, refer to Rear 
lamps101Tail lights, refer to Rear 
lamps101
Tank contents
– refer to Capacities114
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel 
gauge48
Technical data110
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telephone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Telephone preparation 
package71
Temperature
– air conditioning63
– automatic climate control66
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
thermometer49
– engine49
Temperature display
– outside temperature48
– outside temperature 
warning48
– setting unit of measure50
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control46
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center high-mount brake 
lamp101
Three-point safety belt, refer 
to Safety belts33
Tilt alarm sensor24
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror34
Tire, flat53,55
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– indicator/warning lamp13
– Run-Flat Tires88
– Tire Pressure Monitor54
Tire inflation pressure84
– checking84
– loss53,54
– restoring84
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– Tire Pressure Monitor
54Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM54
– indicator/warning lamp55
– resetting the system54
– system limits54
Tire Quality Grading86
Tire renewal88
Tires
– age86,88
– break-in procedures74
– changing88
– coding86
– condition87
– damage88
– DOT quality grades86
– flat53,55
– inflation pressure84
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor53
– replacement88
– size84
– storage89
– temperature87
– traction87
– tread87
– tread wear87
– Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading86
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth87
– wheel and tire 
replacement88
– winter tires89
– with emergency features, 
refer to Run-Flat Tires88
Tire storage89
Tool kit, refer to Onboard tool 
kit98
Torque, refer to Engine 
data110
Tow bar106
Tow fitting
– screw thread106
Towing eyelet105
Towing the vehicle105
– methods106
– with automatic 
transmission106
Tow rope106 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 127
Windshield
– cleaning45
– defrosting and removing 
condensation63,66
Windshield wipers
– blades, care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– changing blades98
– refer to Washer/wiper 
system45
Winter tires89
– changing101
– condition87
– Run-Flat Tires89
– storage89
Wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– changing98
Wood decoration, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Work in the engine 
compartment91
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit98
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs99