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speed between 20 mph/30 km/h and
90 mph/150 km/h.
2.Pull both shift paddles for approx. 2 sec-
onds.
If you do not carry out initialization, the system
will automatically learn the changed state grad-
ually during driving. This may be noticeable
from the clutch opening and closing briefly.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all contact with oil, grease
and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of
the tire.
Rotating wheels between axles
BMW does not recommend moving the front
wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise
the handling characteristics may be impaired.
With tires of different makes and types
* such a
change is not permissible.
Snow chains*
BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains,
classifies them as road-safe and recommends
them. Consult your BMW center for more infor-
mation.
Use is only permitted in pairs, with winter tires
of the size 245/45 R 18 on the rear wheels.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf-
ficiently tensioned. Retighten as needed in
accordance with the chain manufacturer's
specifications.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
installing snow chains as this could cause
the Flat Tire Monitor to malfunction.
After mounting or removing snow chains, the
slip detection of the Sequential Manual Trans-
mission must become familiar with the altered state. To do this, reinitialize the system, refer to
After changing wheels/tires, page190.<
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Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care make a significant
contribution to retaining your BMW's value.
For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW
recommends using only products that BMW
has approved for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise you
about products and services for the cleaning
and care of your BMW.
Original BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, laboratory tested, and tested in
actual use. They offer optimum care and pro-
tection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-
cle.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or pose health risks.
You should therefore heed the warnings and
hazard indications on the packaging. Open the
doors or windows on your vehicle whenever
cleaning the interior. Make sure there is suffi-
cient ventilation in enclosed spaces. Use only
products that are formulated for vehicle clean-
ing.<
Exterior care
Washing your vehicle
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Otherwise, signifi-
cant soiling and road salt can cause damage to
the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so
may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.<
Car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes.Do not use high-pressure car washes
because they can cause drops of water to
penetrate in the vicinity of the windshield.<
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
it is suitable for your BMW. Pay attention to the
following points:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page221.
>If necessary, fold in the outside rearview
mirrors, refer to page49.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
>The convertible top must not be treated
with wax. Make sure that a program without
wax or a special convertible program is
available.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Deactivate rain sensor to prevent unwanted
wiper activation.
>Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
Sequential Manual Transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure the
vehicle is able to roll by making sure to:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Shift into transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
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 140 °F/606.
Care
200 Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
ing jets.<
When using high-pressure cleaning jets,
do not remain in one place for a long time
and be sure to maintain a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm from sensors, e.g. Park Distance
Control sensors or radar sensors.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Use a window deicer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Convertible top care
The appearance and service life of the convert-
ible top depend on proper care and operation.
Please follow these instructions:
>Never stow the convertible top in the con-
vertible top compartment when it is wet or frozen, since this can cause water marks,
mildew stains, and scuff marks.
>If water marks do occur on the headliner,
remove them with a microfiber cloth and
interior cleanser.
>When parking for long intervals in enclosed
spaces, make sure there is sufficient venti-
lation.
>Remove bird droppings immediately
because their caustic properties have a cor-
rosive effect on the convertible top and can
damage the rubber seals.
Do not use stain remover, paint thinner,
solvents, gasoline, or the like to remove
stains. These substances can damage the rub-
ber coating. Improper care and cleaning can
cause leaks to develop in the convertible top
and its seams.<
In the event of more serious soiling, use a spe-
cial convertible top cleaner.
When doing so, follow the manufacturer's
directions for use.
After three to five washings, treat the convert-
ible top with sealant.
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
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Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing route
sections127
– continuing destination
guidance126
– destination entry117
– dynamic destination
guidance127
– entering a destination
manually117
– entering destination via
voice123
– frequently asked
questions132
– gas station
recommendations127
– planning a trip124
– route list127
– selecting destination via
map122
– selecting route criteria126
– special destinations120
– starting destination
guidance126
– terminating destination
guidance126
– traffic bulletins129
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints46
New remote control26
New wheels and tires189
Normal program of EDC79
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles63
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing214
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface198
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications185
Odometer65
Oil, refer to Engine oil193Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements68
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard vehicle tool kit203
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside28
– using remote control28
– using the door lock29
Operating principle, iDrive17
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data220
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control96
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure68
– in computer68
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control136
P
P 400 program60
P 500 program61
P 500 Sport program61
Panic mode29
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car heating, refer to
Parked car ventilation/
heating98
Parked car ventilation98
– switching on and off
directly98
Parked car ventilation system
– LED94
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control75
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control75Parking brake57
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake57
Parking lamps89
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs204
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down49
Pathway lighting90
PDC Park Distance Control75
Personal Profile26
Phone book165
Phone numbers
– dialing166
Pinch protection system of
power windows37
Plasters, refer to First aid
kit213
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Polish202
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter98
POWER51
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control60
Power failure210
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires186
– producing with M Mobility
System205
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system of
windows37
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Temperature display
– outside temperature65
– outside temperature
warning66
– setting the units68
Temperature gauge
– engine oil66
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control63
The individual vehicle5
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting209
Tilt alarm sensor34
– switching off34
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times98
Tire inflation pressure186
Tire pressure
– loss81
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM81
Tire Quality Grading188
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires189
Tires
– age188
– air loss81,82
– breaking-in108
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– minimum tread depth189
– M Mobility System205
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor79
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor81
– replacing189
– retreaded tires190
– size187
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires190
– wear indicators189
– wheel/tire combination189
– winter tires190TMC station, refer to Traffic
information129
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tone on locking/unlocking29
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit203
Top38
Top 50 of music
collection
153
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting209
– refer to Engine data220
Tow bar215
Tow fitting214
Towing214
– methods215
– tow fittings214
– with manual
transmission215
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope215
Tow-starting214
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– resetting system81
– system limits81
– warning lamp82
Tracks
– selecting with CD144
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information129
– refer to Bypassing route
sections127
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map131
– during destination
guidance131Traffic information with
navigation129
Transmission
– breaking-in108
– Drivelogic59
– Drive mode59
– drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
– idle58
– kickdown, refer to Drive
mode59
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo111
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread189
Trip, deleting125
Trip, storing124
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip meter65
Trip meter65
Trip odometer, refer to Trip
meter65
Trips, changing125
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment32
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions221
Turn signals61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR188