Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
135
Roadside parking lamps still on Switch off the roadside parking lamps,
refer to page76.
Door open
Engine compartment lid open
Trunk lid open
Lights up in red:
Convertible top not locked Automatic lock malfunctioning. Lock
the convertible top manually, refer to
page32. Have it checked by your BMW
center.
Electronic failure when closing con-
vertible topClose the convertible top manually,
refer to page32. Have it checked by
your BMW center.
Lights up in yellow:
Cargo area partition not in lowermost
position. Convertible top cannot be
movedFold the cargo area partition down.
Vehicle speed too high for convertible
top movementReduce speed to below 30 mph/
50 km/h and continue convertible top
movement.
Convertible top drive overheated Close the convertible top immediately
and let the convertible top drive cool.
After cooling, the convertible top can
be opened electrically again.
Rollover protection system malfunc-
tioningHave the rollover protection system
checked by your nearest BMW center.
Gas cap is open Make sure that the gas cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the gas cap and the vehicle.
Windshield washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
refer to page53.
12Cause Special actions to be taken
Everything from A to Z
154 Clock56
– 12h/24h format60
– setting time62
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks89
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine48
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access26
– in a car wash48
– replacing the battery27
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access26
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock47
Compass87
Computer57
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked98
Condition Based Service
CBS118
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle20
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances90
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption58
Controls and displays10
Convenient operation
– windows20
– windows with Comfort
Access26
– with Comfort Access26
Convenient starting, refer to
Starting the engine48Convertible
– rollover protection
system72
– top30
– wind deflector33
Convertible top
– Convenient opening20
Convertible top care121
Coolant117
– checking level117
– filling117
Coolant temperature57
Cooling, maximum82
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant117
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps76
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control76
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control76
Courtesy lamps78
Cruise control54
Cruising range58
Cupholders89
Curb weight, refer to
Weights149
Current fuel consumption58
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Data
– dimensions147
– sizes147
Data, technical146
– capacities150
– engine146
– weights149
Date
– setting62
– setting format60
Daytime running lights, switch
positions75DBC Dynamic Brake
Control65
Deactivating front passenger
airbags71
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
Defogging windows81,84
Defrosting the
windows81,84
Defrosting windows and
removing
condensation81,84
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows81,84
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows81,84
Differential, breaking in96
Digital clock56
Digital compass87
Dimensions147
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals51
Displacement, refer to Engine
data146
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant117
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery128
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements
61
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC64
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
155
Door lock, confirmation
signals20
Doors, emergency
operation22
DOT Quality Grades110
Draft-free ventilation81,84
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders89
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC65
Drive-off assistant66
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams74
Driving notes96
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant66
Driving stability control
systems64
Driving through water98
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes96
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function84
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control65
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control65
– indicator lamps65
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC65
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC65
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps66
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution65
Electrical malfunction
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV65
Electronic oil level check115Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC65
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission51
Emergency release, trunk
lid24
Emergency Request130
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance130
Energy, saving
– saving fuel96
Engine
– breaking in96
– data146
– speed146
– starting48
– starting, Comfort Access26
– switching off48
Engine compartment115
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant117
Engine oil
– adding116
– additives116
– BMW Maintenance
System118
– checking level115
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements61
– specified engine oils116
Engine output, refer to Engine
data146
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data146
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine48
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC65
Event data recorders119
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system97Exterior mirrors41
– adjusting41
– automatic dimming
feature43
– automatic heating42
– folding in and out42
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away132
– for tying down loads100
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control62
Failure of an electrical
consumer128
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms25
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts41
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter84
Filter of heating or air
conditioner, refer to
Microfilter81
First aid pouch130
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock47
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– run-flat tires112
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM67
Flat Tire Monitor FTM66
– indicating a flat tire67
– initializing the system66
– system limits66
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition111
Fog lamps77
– indicator lamp77,134
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely98
Footwell lamps78
For your own safety5
Front airbags71
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
157
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM67
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating87
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM66
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting78
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote
control85
Interior lamps78
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor25
Interior rearview mirror42
– automatic dimming
feature43
– compass87
Intermittent mode of the
wipers52
J
Jacking points128
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting131
Jump-starting131
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control18
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access26
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access26
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile18
Kickdown50
Knock control104
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control76
– instrument lighting78
– interior lighting78Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams74
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs124
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo100
LATCH child restraint fixing
system45
Leather care122
LED Light-emitting
diodes124
Length, refer to
Dimensions147
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb127
Light
– refer to High-beam
assistant76
Light-alloy wheels122
Light control
– refer to High-beam
assistant76
Light-emitting diodes
LED124
Lighter90
– socket90
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs124
– of instruments78
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps74
Light switch74
Limit, refer to Speed limit
– indicator lamp143
Load99
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo100
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking23
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal20
– from inside23
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside22
– from outside19Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant76
Low-beam headlamps74
– automatic74
– replacing bulbs125
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support37
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack100
Lumbar support37
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires113
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System118
– Service booklet
Maintenance system118
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control62
Manual car wash121
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission51
Manual operation with
automatic transmission50
Manual transmission49
Maximum cooling82
Maximum speed
– for winter tires113
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control84
Microfilter for heating or air
conditioner81
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature43
Mirrors41
– automatic curb monitor42
– exterior mirrors41
– heating42
– interior rearview mirror42
Everything from A to Z
160 Speed
– for winter tires113
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speedometer12
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic50
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles53
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control systems64
Start/stop button47
– starting the engine48
– switching off the engine48
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine48
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting131
Starting the engine
– start/stop button47
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet120,121
Steering wheel43
– adjustment43
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating43
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering70
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic49
Storage123
Storage compartment
package89
Storage compartments89
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory40
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing tires113
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments89Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires106
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine48
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button47
Switching the cooling function
on and off84
Symbols4
T
Tachometer56
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid23
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps126
– replacing bulb127
Tail lamps126
– replacing bulb127
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities150
Technical changes5
Technical data146
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest88
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Temperature, setting for
automatic climate
control81,82
Temperature display
– outside temperature56
– outside temperature
warning56
– setting the units60
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control54
Thigh support36
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp127
Three-point safety belt41
Through-loading system91
Tilt alarm sensor25
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror42
Tire inflation pressure106
– loss67Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor66
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM67
– resetting the system68
– system limitations68
– warning lamp68
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor67
Tire Quality Grading110
Tires
– age110
– air loss68
– breaking in96
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels127
– condition111
– damage111
– inflation pressure106
– labels110
– minimum tread depth111
– new tires112
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor66
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM67
– puncture67
– retreaded112
– run-flat tires112
– size110
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth111
– winter tires113
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit124
Torque, refer to Engine
data146
Tow bar133
Tow fitting132
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away132
Towing132
– car with automatic
transmission132
– methods133
Towing and tow-starting132
Tow rope133
Tow-starting132