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Maintenance
Mobility
Socket for Onboard
Diagnosis OBD
On the drive r's side is a n OBD so cket f or check-
ing components relevant to the composition of
the vehicle's emissions.
Emissions
The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle is producing higher emis-
sions. The trip can be continued. Have
the car checked as soon as possible.
Canadian models display this warning
lamp.
The lamp flashes under ce rtain conditions. This
indicates excessive misfiring in the engine. If
this happens, you should reduce your speed
and visit your nearest BMW center as soon as
possible. Severe engine misfiring can quickly
lead to serious damage of emissions-related
components, especially the catalytic converter.
The warning lamp lights up if the fuel
cap is not properly tightened and the
OBD system assumes that fuel vapor
is escaping. Make sure that the fuel cap is cor-
rectly positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data about the operation,
faults, and user settings. These data are stored
in the vehicle and in extr act form, in the remote
control, and can be read out using suitable
devices at your BMW center. The data that are
read out are used to support service proce-
dures and repairs or to optimize and expand
vehicle functions. If you have a BMW Assist
contract, certain vehicle data can also be trans-
mitted directly from the vehicle in order to
enable the desired services.
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Care
Mobility
Treat the leather at least once every two
months using a leather lotion as dirt and grease
will gradually attack th
e leather's protective
layer.
Carpet and floor mats
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhi bit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an exist-
ing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floo r mats are securely fas-
tened again after they ha ve been removed, e.g.
for cleaning. <
Interior plastic parts
>Imitation leather surfaces
> Lamp glasses
> Display pane of instrument cluster
> Matte parts
Clean with water and solvent-free plastic
cleaner if necessary.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a
damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety. Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing. <
Interior sensors/cameras
To clean interior sens ors and cameras, use a
lint-free cloth moistene d with glass cleaner.
Displays
To clean displays, e.g. of the radio or instrument
cluster, use a cleaning cloth for displays or a
soft, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.
Avoid applying excessive pressure when
cleaning the displays; otherwise, damage
may occur. <
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of
fluid away from the device. Otherwise, surfaces
or electrical components may be corroded or
damaged. <
CD/DVD drives
Do not use a cleaning CD, as it may dam-
age parts of the drive. <
Vehicle storage
If you plan to park your vehicle for longer than
three months, your BMW center will be happy
to advise you.
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Replacing components
Mobility
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer. <
For care of the headla mps, please follow the
instructions in the ch apter entitled 'Care'.
To replace lamps not described here,
please contact your BMW center. <
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls, displays, and equipment in your
vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, which
operate using a concept similar to that applied
in conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the co vers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherw ise, this could cause
irritation of the retina. <
Headlight lenses
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
form on the interior of outside lamps. The con-
densation will disappear after a short time when
driving with the headlamps switched on. The
headlamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not defrost despite driving
with the headlamps switch ed on, and additional
moisture builds up, for example water droplets
in the lamps, have them checked by your BMW
center.
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very lo ng service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue
the journey with great ca re, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this. Have all work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed
only by your BMW center . Due to high voltage,
there is a risk of fatal injury if work on the xenon
lamps is carried out improperly. <
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the upper co ver from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press
the catches towards the rear, see arrows,
and pull the cover forward and out.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover. Be careful when inst alling the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
Corner-illuminating lamps
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the cover, re fer to Access to the
lamps.
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3.Push the wire bracket out of the anchor
towards the right and fold it up.
4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
5. Insert the bulb.
6. Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.
7. Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
Side turn signals
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Press the front edge of the lamp toward the
rear with your fingertip, arrow 1 and pivot it
out, arrow 2.
2. While simultaneously lifting the retaining
tab, rotate bulb hold er to the left and
remove.
3. Remove lamp and replace it.
To install, insert rear end of the lamp and press
into place at the front.
Tail lamps
Coupe: overview
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1 Backup lamp
2 Brake lamp
3 Parking/tail lamps
4 Turn signal
5 Brake Force Display lamp
6 Parking/tail lamps
Convertible: overview
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1 Backup lamp
2 Brake lamp
3 Parking/tail lamps
4 Turn signal
5 Brake Force Display lamp
6 Parking/tail lamps
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Mobility
Backup lamp
If these lamps malfunctio
n, please contact your
BMW center.
Turn signal, brake, license plate,
parking, and tail lamps
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
Coupe: Brake Force Display lamp in the
trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4. Attach the bulb holder.
5. Attach trunk lid trim.
Convertible: Brake Force Display lamp
in the trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1. Take the warning triangle out of its holder,
refer to page 215. Unscrew the holder using
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
2. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwd river and remove the
trim.
3. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5. Attach the bulb holder.
6. Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the
holder for the warning triangle.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. This eliminates the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page 94.
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-flat tires, page 195.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 90
ACC, refer to Active Cruise Control 71
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 66
Accessories, refer to Vehicle
equipment 5
Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 214
Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 115
Active Cruise Control 71
– indicator lamp 74
– malfunction 75
– selecting distance 73
– sensor 75
Active steering 97
Adaptive brake lamp
– Brake Force Display 98
Adaptive Light Control 105
Additives
– coolant 200
– engine oil 200
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 110
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 112
Adjusting the thigh support 44
Airbags 99
– indicator/warning lamp 101
– sitting safely 42
Air conditioner 109 Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner
110
– automatic climate
control 112
– ventilation 111,114
Air distribution
– automatic 113
– individual 110
– manual 110
Airing, refer to Ventilation 111,114
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents 110
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 177
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air
mode 110,113
Air supply
– air conditioner 110
– automatic climate control 112
– ventilation 111,114
Air vents 110
Air volume 110,11
3
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 175
Alarm system 32
– avoiding unintentional alarms 33
– interior motion sensor 33
– switching off an alarm 32
– tilt alarm sensor 33
ALL program 114
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 196
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 92 Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated air
mode 110,113
AM waveband 144
Antifreeze
– coolant 200
– washer fluid 69
Antilock Brake System ABS 90
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 32
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 237
Approved engine oils 200
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 237
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 120
Ashtray 122
Assist systems, refer to
Driving stability control 90
AUC Automatic recirculated air control 113
Audio device, external 121
Automatic
– air distribution 113
– air volume 113
– cruise control 69,71
– headlamp control 103
Automatic car washes 204
Automatic climate control 109
Automatic curb monitor 51
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 106
Automatic recirculated air control AUC 113
Automatic station search 144
Automatic station storage 144
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 60
– interlock 60
– overriding selector lever lock 62
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 60
– sport program 61
– towing 217
– tow-starting 217
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 113
AUTOSTORE 144
AUX-IN
– port 121
AUX-In connection 151
AUX-IN port 143
Average fuel consumption 80
– setting the units 83
Average speed 80,81
Avoiding unintentional alarms 33
Axle loads, refer to Weights 237
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 44
Backrests, refer to Seat adjustment 43
Backrest width adjustment 44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats 46
Bag holder 124
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 215
Bar, refer to Towing methods 218
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 165
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment 120 Battery
212
– charging 212
– disposal 35,213
– jump-starting 216
– remote control 24
– replacing 212
– temporary power failure 212
Battery renewal
– remote control 35
– remote control for vehicle 35
Being towed 217
Belt hand-over 49
– pinch protection system 50
Belts, refer to Safety belts 49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 49
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 121
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning 78
Blinds, refer to Roller sunblinds 120
Blower, refer to Air volume 110,113
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating 157
BMW
– car shampoo 207
BMW Assist 167
– activating 168
BMW Homepage 4
BMW Maintenance System 202
BMW Professional radio
– recalling stations 144
– sampling stations 144
– satellite radio 146
– selecting waveband 144
– station search 144
– storing stations 144
– switching on/off 142
– t

one control 143
– volume 142
BMW Teleservices 168
– activating 168
BMW webpage 4 Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders 121
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 90
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements 84
Brake Force Display 98
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display 98
Brake pads 132
– breaking in 132
Brake pedal, refer to Braking safely 134
Brake rotors 135
– brakes 132
– breaking in 132
Brakes
– ABS 90
– BMW Maintenance
System 202
– Brake Force Display 98
– breaking in 132
– parking brake 59
– service requirements 84
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 134
Brake system 132
– BMW Maintenance
System 202
– breaking in 132
– disc brakes 135
Breakdown services, refer to Roadside Assistance 215
Breaking in the clutch 132
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 132
Break-in period 132
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 208
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 57
Buttons on the steering
wheel 11
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C
California Proposition 65
warning 6
Call
– accepting 160
– ending 161
– rejecting 161
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 161
Calling, refer to Telephone
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 121
Capacities 239
Capacity of the cargo area 237
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 212
Car care, refer to Care 204
Care 204
– automatic car washes 204
– care products 204
– carpets 207
– CD/DVD drives 207
– chrome parts 206
– displays 207
– exterior 204
– fine wood parts 207
– headlamps 205
– high-pressure washer 205
– interior 206
– leather 206
– light-alloy wheels 206
– paintwork 205
– plastic parts 207
– retractable hardtop 205
– rubber seals 206
– safety belts 207
– sensors and cameras 207
– upholstery and cloth
trim 206
– washing the car manually 205
– windows 205
Cargo, securing 137 Cargo area
– capacity
237
– Comfort Access 34
– folding up the floor panel 125
– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 107
– opening from inside 31
– opening from outside 31
Cargo loading 135
– securing cargo 137
– stowing cargo 136
– vehicle 135
Car jack
– jacking points 212
Ca
r key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 24
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 120
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 156
Car radio, refer to Radio 18
Car radio, refer to Radio BMW Professional 142
Car shampoo 207
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 134
CD changer 147
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– installation location 148
– random sequence 148
– selecting a CD 147
– selecting a track 148
– volume 142
CD player 147
– changing the track 148
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– playing a track 148
– random order 148
– volume 142
Center armrest 120 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
211
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Central locking system 25
– Comfort Access 33
– hotel function 31
– setting unlocking characteristics 26
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 208
Changing gears 64
Changing wheels 211
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 197
Check Control 87
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 54
Child restraint systems 53
Child seats, refer to Transporting children
safely 53
Chrome parts 207
Chrome polish 207
Cigarette lighter, refer
to
Lighter 122
Cleaning headlamps 68
– washer fluid 69
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 204
Climate control
– automatic air distribution 113
Clock 78
– 12h/24h format 83
– setting time 86
Closing
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Clothes hooks 121
Cockpit 10
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