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Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure 
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed 
a temperature of 1407/606. 
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or 
temperature can lead to component damage or 
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions for the steam jet or high-pressure 
washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do 
not spray against the sensors and cam-
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear 
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large 
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional activation of the 
wipers.<
Observe local regulations pertaining to 
washing vehicles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or 
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or 
insect remover and wash away with copious 
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not 
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the 
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners 
containing quartz.<
Convertible top care
The appearance and life of the convertible top 
depend on proper care and operation.Follow these instructions:
>Do not fold the convertible top into the con-
vertible top box when the top is wet or fro-
zen, as this may cause water spots, mold 
stains or chafed areas.
>If water spots occur on the inside headliner 
despite precautions, remove them using a 
microfiber cloth and interior cleaner.
>If the vehicle is parked in enclosed areas for 
extended periods, ensure that there is suffi-
cient ventilation.
>Remove bird droppings immediately, as 
their corrosive ingredients attack the con-
vertible top and damage the rubber seals.
To remove stains from the convertible 
top, do not use stain removers, paint thin-
ners, solvents, benzine or similar substances. 
These substances may damage the rubber 
parts. Improper care and cleaning may cause 
the convertible top and convertible top seams 
to become leaky.<
To remove heavy soiling, use a special convert-
ible top cleaner. 
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
After washing the convertible top three to five 
times, treat it with an impregnating agent.
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes to value retention and 
protects the paintwork against the long-term 
effects of damaging substances.
Region-specific environmental influences can 
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is 
important to adapt the frequency and scope of 
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove aggressive materials such 
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or 
bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint-
work.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar 
damage, such as that caused by stones 
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent 
rusting.< 

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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 

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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 

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Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– Comfort Access26
– garage door opener85
– malfunctions21,27
– removing from the ignition 
lock47
– service data118
– trunk lid20
Remote control key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses128
Replacement remote 
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs124
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires112
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge57
Reservoir for washer 
systems53
Restraint systems, refer to 
Safety belts41
Restraint systems for 
children44
Retreaded tires112
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic50
– manual transmission49
Roadside Assistance130
Roadside parking lamps76
– replacing bulbs125
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements61
Rollover protection system, 
Convertible72
– resetting73
Roof load capacity149
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack100
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away133RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires112
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires112
Run-flat tires112
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire67
– flat tire67
– new tires112
– remaining driving distance, 
refer to Indication of a flat 
tire67
– tire inflation pressure106
– winter tires113
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat 
tires112
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment41
Safety belts41
– damage41
– indicator lamp41
– reminder41
– sitting safely35
Safety systems
– airbags71
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS64
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible72
– safety belts41
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires112
Saving fuel96
Screw thread for tow 
fitting132
Seat and mirror memory40
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder41
Seats35
– heating39
– sitting safely35Securing cargo92,93
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic50
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance130
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance130
Service data in remote 
control118
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS118
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS118
Service requirements61
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format60
– date format60
Shifting gears with automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic50
Shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever positions50
Side airbags71
Side windows, refer to 
Windows27
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely35
– airbags35
– safety belt35
Ski bag92
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric29
Slot for remote control47
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray90
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest88
Snow chains113
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances90
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD119
Spare fuses128
Special oils, refer to Specified 
engine oils116
Specified engine oils116