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Dashboard
At a glance
The description of features without spe-
cific page references can be found in the
Owner's Manual for Vehicle under the respec-
tive keyword. <
2 Exterior mirrors fo lding in and out
3 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb
monitor
6 Instrument cluster 10
9 Ignition lock 10
Buttons on the steering wheel
11 Horn, entire surface
12 Adjusting the steering wheel
14 Releasing the hood
1
Opening and closing windows
4 Parking lamps/low beams
Low-beam headlamps
Automatic
headlamp control
Adaptive Light Control
High-Beam Assistant
5 Turn signal indicators
High beams, headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
Settings and information about the
vehicle
7 Windshield wipers
Rain sensor
8 Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine
Telephone:
Accepting and ending a call; dial-
ing selected phone number. Redi-
aling if no phone number is
selected
Volume
Voice commands
for telephone
Changing the radio station
Interrupting a traffic bulletin
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
M Engine Dynamics Control 16
Next entertainment source
13 Cruise control
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At a glanceDashboard
Instrument cluster
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cific page references can be found in the
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tive keyword. <
1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 11
4 Tachometer 17
5 Engine oil temperature 17
6 Display for
>Clock
> Outside temperature
> Indicator and warning lamps 7
Display for
>Computer
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven
> Odometer and trip odometer
> High-beam Assistant
> Initializing Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
> Checking oil level
> Settings and information
> There is a Check Control message
> SPORT M Engine Dynamics
Control 16
8 Fuel gauge 17
9 Resetting the trip odometer
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ControlsDriving
Driving
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Overboost
Overboost briefly in creases the maximum
torque to 369 lb ft/500 Nm, e.g. for passing.
To activate it, press the accelerator down all the
way.
M Engine Dynamics Control
The concept
Die M Engine Dynamics Control permits you, at
the push of a button, to have your BMW react in
an even more sporty fashion when driving:
> Optimal use is made of the engine's speed
range.
> The engine reacts mo re spontaneously to
accelerator pedal movements.
> Cruise control:
The stored speed is reached more quickly.
Activating the system
Press the button on the steering wheel.
SPORT is displayed in th e instrument cluster.
M Engine Dynamics Control is active.
Deactivating the system
Press the button on the steering wheel
again.
The SPORT displayed in the instrument cluster
goes out.
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Controls overview
Controls
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Tachometer
If at all possible, avoid engine speeds in the yel-
low advance warning zone, arrow 1.
Absolutely avoid engine speeds in the red
warning field, arrow 2. In this range, the engine
speed is limited to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between
approx. 210 7/100 6 and approx. 300 7/
150 6.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a warn-
ing lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gal/53 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 30.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
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ControlsTechnology for driving comfort and safety
Deactivating MDM
Press the button again; the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
Deactivating DSC
Press the button for at le ast 3 seconds until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up and DSC
OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster. DSC
and M Dynamic Mode are both deactivated.
Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions
are no longer executed.
You may find it useful to briefly deactivate DSC
under the following exce ptional circumstances:
> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered
roads
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains
To increase vehicle stab ility, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button again; th e indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: The DSC
controls the driving and braking forces.
If the indicator lamp lights up: DSC and
MDM have failed.
The indicator lamp lights up and
DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument
cluster: DSC is deactivated.
Drive-off assistant
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary
to use the parking brake for this.
1.Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2. Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in
place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Drive off without delay after
releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off
assistant will no longer hold the car in place
after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to
roll backwards. <
The indicator lamps MDM and
DSC OFF light up:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 19
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Adhesive film, refer to Right- hand/left-hand traffic 25
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 31
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 30
Antilock Brake System
ABS 19
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 42
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 42
Assist systems, refer to
Driving stability control 19
Axle loads, refer to Weights 42
B
BMW Mobility System32
Brake pedal, refer to Braking safely 24
Brake rotors 26
Brakes, refer to Braking safely 24
Brake system, disc brakes 26
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 24
Break-in period 24
Buttons on the steering
wheel 9
C
Capacities 42 Center console, refer to
Around the center
console 12
Cockpit 8
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 12
Controls and displays 8
Copyright 2
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 42
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 8
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster 10
Data, technical 40
– capacities 42
– dimensions 41
– engine 40
– weights 42
Dimensions 41
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 40
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 10
Displays and controls 8
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 19
Drive-off assistant 20
Driving notes 24
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 20
Driving stability control
systems 19
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 24
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 19 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 19
– indicator/warning lamp 20
– M Dynamic Mode MDM 19
E
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 19
Engine
– breaking in 24
– data 40
– speed 40
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 40
Engine speed, refer to Engine data 40
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 19
F
Flat tire, repairing32
Fuel 30
– gauge 17
– high-quality brands 30
– quality 30
– specifications 30
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 42
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 17
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 17
Fuel filler flap 30
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
G
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 30
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 17
General driving notes 24
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 42
H
Hands-free system 12
Hazard warning flashers 12
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 9
Height, refer to Dimensions 41
Hills 24
Horn 8,9
I
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning lamps,
M Dynamic Mode 19
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 36
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 31
Instrument cluster 10
Instrument cluster, refer to Cockpit 8
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster 10
K
Knock control30
L
Left-hand traffic 25
Length, refer to Dimensions 41
Luggage compartment,
volume 42
M
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode 19
M Dynamic Mode MDM 19
– indicator lamp 19
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 41
M Engine Dynamics Control 16
Microphone
– telephone 12
– voice commands 12
Mobility System 32
– compressor 32
– continuing the trip 35
– correcting inflation pressure 34
– dispensing sealing
compound 33
– distributing sealant 34
– preparation 32
– sealing compound 32
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 9
N
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data 40
O
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 30
Output, refer to Engine
data 40
Overboost 16
P
Parts and accessories, refer to
Vehicle equipment 5
Pressure, tires 31
R
Refueling30
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 17
Right-hand/left-hand traffic, adhesive film 25
Roof load capacity 42
S
Safety systems
– Antilock Brake System
ABS 19
– driving stability control 19
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 19
Signal horn, refer to Horn 8,9
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 10
Speedometer 10
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steering wheel
– buttons on steering wheel 9
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 31
Switches, refer to Cockpit 8
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 17
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities 42
Technical data 40
– dimensions 41
Tire inflation pressure 31
Tires
– inflation pressure 31
Torque, refer to Engine data 40
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