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Driving
58
Radio readiness and ignition switched 
off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas, 
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust 
gases can cause loss of consciousness and 
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly 
toxic gas. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a 
potential safety hazard. 
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, select the idling position, or shift the trans-
mission into position P and firmly apply the 
parking brake, otherwise the vehicle can begin 
to roll.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in 
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the 
fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and 
there is a danger of overheating and damaging 
the catalytic converter.<
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it 
running while the vehicle remains stationary. 
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine 
speed.
Manual transmission
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort 
Access in vehicle, refer to page36.1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Depress the clutch pedal and shift into 
idling position.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
Automatic and sport automatic 
transmission*
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort 
Access in vehicle, refer to page36.
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take the 
remote control with you. 
When parking, firmly apply the parking brake, as 
otherwise the vehicle could roll.<
Manual transmission
1.Press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle 
stopped.
2.Shift into first gear or reverse.
3.Firmly apply the parking brake.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page57.
Automatic and sport automatic 
transmission*
1.Shift transmission into position P with the 
vehicle stopped.
2.Press the Start/Stop button.
3.Firmly apply the parking brake.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page57.
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to 
the following steps:
1.With Comfort Access: insert the remote 
control into the ignition lock.
2.Depress brake pedal.
3.Shift into transmission position N. 
     
        
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Maintenance
216
Socket for OBD Onboard 
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the 
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via 
the OBD socket with a device.
T h i s  s o c k e t  i s  l o c a t e d  o n  t h e  d r i v e r ' s  s i d e  o n  t h e  
left under a cover.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle emissions are raised. The 
trip can be continued. Have the vehicle 
checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described 
malfunction in Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain condi-
tions. This is a sign of excessive misfiring of the 
engine. In this case you should reduce speed 
and drive to the nearest BMW center as soon as 
possible. Heavy engine misfiring causes seri-
ous damage to the emission-relevant compo-
nents, especially the catalytic converter, within 
a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system will assume that 
fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If 
the cap is then tightened, the display will go out 
within a few days.<
Data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with 
a device for recording or transmitting certain 
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services. 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
252 Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System85
– brake assistant85
– brake force display93
– breaking-in124
– CBC Cornering Brake 
Control85
– electronic brake-force 
distribution85
– parking brake59
– refer to Braking safely126
– warning lamps13
Brake system124
– brake pads124
– breaking-in124
– disk brakes126
– warning lamp87
Braking safely126
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance232
Breaking-in brake pads124
Breaking-in the clutch124
Breaking-in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential124
Break-in period124
Brightness of Control 
Display83
Button for starting engine, 
refer to Start/Stop button57
C
California Proposition 65 
Warning6
Call
– accepting181
– ending182
– rejecting182
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing182
Can holder, refer to 
Cupholders114
Capacities242
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery229Care217
– car-care products217
– carpets219
– car washes217
– CD/DVD player219
– chrome components218
– displays219
– exterior217
– fine wooden 
components219
– hand washing218
– headlamps218
– high-pressure cleaning 
jets217
– interior219
– leather219
– light-alloy wheels218
– paint218
– plastic components219
– rubber gaskets218
– safety belts219
– sensors and cameras219
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling219
– windows218
Cargo
– refer to Cargo loading126
– securing128
– securing with ski bag120Cargo bay
– capacity241
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually, Sports 
Wagon33
– emergency release32
– expanding, Sports 
Wagon117
– floor panel flap, refer to 
Compartment in floor, 
Sports Wagon118
– locking separately31
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate31
– opening from inside31
– opening from inside, Sports 
Wagon33
– opening from outside
31
– opening from outside, 
Sports Wagon33
– opening with remote 
control29
Cargo bay cover, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
roller cover117
Caring for the vehicle 
finish218
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest112
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone178
Car radio, refer to Radio155
Car Shampoo219
Car wash58
– with Comfort Access37
Car washes217
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system125
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control85
CBS Condition Based 
Service215
CD, audio playback160