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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Disposal
– coolant200
– remote control battery 35
– vehicle battery 213
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements 84
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 89
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 24
Door lock 29
Doors, emergency operation 29
DOT Quality Grades 193
Draft-free ventilation 111,115
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 121
Drive mode 64
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 90
Drive-off assistant 93
Driving dynamics control 65
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 103
Driving notes 132
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 93
Driving stability control systems 90
Driving through water 134
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 132
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 114
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 90
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 91
– indicator/warning lamp 91
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 90 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 90
– indicator/warning lamp 91
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 90
Eject button 18,148
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 65
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
Electric seat adjustment 44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 90
Electronic oil level check 198
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 90
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock 62
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual release 174
Emergency operation, refer to Closing manually
– glass roof 37
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 29
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 31
Emergency Request 214
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 215
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 132 Engine
– breaking in
132
– data 234
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 200
– speed 234
– starting 58
– starting, Comfort Access 33
– switching off 59
Engine compartment 197
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 200
Engine oil
– adding 199
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 200
– alternative oil types 200
– approved engine oils 200
– BMW Maintenance
System 202
– capacity 239
– checking level 198
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 84
Engine output, refer to Engine data 234
Engine speed, ref

er to Engine
data 234
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 58
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 107
Equalizer 143
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 90
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 134
Exterior mirrors 50
– adjusting 50
– automatic dimming feature 51
– automatic heating 51
– folding in and out 50
External audio
device 121,143
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 105
Head restraints 45
– rear, removing 46
– sitting safely 42
Heated
– mirrors 51
– rear window 111,114
– seats 48
– steering wheel 52
Heating 109
– mirrors 51
– rear window 111,114
– seats 48
– steering wheel 52
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate 109
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 136
Height, refer to Dimensions 235
Height adjustment
– seats 43
– steering wheel 52
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 105
– headlamp flasher 105
– indicator lamp 220
High beams and low beams, automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 106
High-pressure washer 204,205
High water, refer to Driving
through water 134
Hill Descent Control HDC 92
Hills 135
Holders for cups 121
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 198
Hooks for shopping bags 125
Horn 10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately 31 Hot exhaust system
134
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control 90
Hydroplaning 134
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 78
Identification marks
– Run-flat tires 196
– tire coding 193
Ignition 58
– switched off 58
– switched on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 24
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 57
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition lock 57
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 220
Individual air distribution 110
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 177
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 95
Initializing
– after power failure 212
– compass, refer to Calibrating 119
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
– glass roof 37
Installation location
– CD changer 148
– telephone 120 Instrument cluster
12
Instrument cluster, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument combination, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 107
Integrated key 24
Integrated universal remote
control 116
Interior lamps 107
– remote control 27
Interior motion sensor 33
Interior rearview mirror 51
– automatic dimming
feature 51
– compass 118
Interlock, refer to Disengaging the remote control 60
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 68
J
Jacking points 212
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 216
Jump-starting 216
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 24
Keyless go, refer to Comfort Access 33
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 24
Keypad dialing 162
Kickdown 61
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 61
Knock control 175
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control 103
– parking lamps/low beams 103
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 208
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 49
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 137
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 54
Launch Control 66
Leather care 206
LED Light-emitting diodes 209
Length, refer to Dimensions 235
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb 211
Light
– high-beam assistant 106
Light-alloy wheels 206
Light-emitting diodes LED 209
Lighter 122
– connecting electrical appliances 123
Lighting
– instruments 107
– lamps and bulbs 208
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 103
Light switch 103
Listening to scan samples
– BMW Professional radio 144
Load 136
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 137
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 30 Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 27
– from inside 30
– from outside 26
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 27
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Low beam control, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
Low-beam headlamps 103
– automatic 103
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb 231
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 137
Lumbar support 44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 196
Maintenance, re fer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 202
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 62
– tires 94
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 87
Manual air distribution 110
Manual car wash 205
Manually unlocking parking
lock 65 Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 61
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
– parking lock 65
– parking lock, automatic transmission 62
Manual station search 144
Manual transmission 60
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 24
Maximum cooling 113
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 196
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 235
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 48
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System 202
– for air conditioner 111
– for automatic climate
control 115
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– BMW Maintenance System 202
Microphone
– telephone 14
Mirror dimming feature 51
Mirrors 50
– automatic curb monitor 51
– exterior mirrors 50
– heating 51
– interior rearview mirror 51
– memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 48
Mirrors, folding in before entering a car wash 50
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Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 160
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 157
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 120
– pairing 157
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation location, refer to Center
armrest 120
Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 93
MP3 147
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 67
– refer to Wiper system 68
Music tracks
– playing a track 148
– random order 148
My Info 170
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments 121
Neutral 63
New tires 195
Next Service indicator, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 202
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 234
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope 218
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis 203
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 175
Odometer 78
Oil, refer to Engine oil 198
Oil consumption 198
Oil level 198
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 213
Onboard vehicle tool kit 208
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 33
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
– using the door lock 29
– using the remote control 25
Opening and closing retractable hardtop 39
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 111,114
Outlets, refer to Air vents 110
Output, refer to Engine
data 234
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control 113
Outside temperature display 78
– changing unit of measure 83
– in computer 83
Outside temperature
warning 78
Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 200
Overriding selector lever lock 62
P
Paintwork care 205
Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 89
Park Distance Control PDC 89Parking
– vehicle
59
Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 89
Parking brake 59
– indicator lamp 59
Parking lamps 103
– replacing bulbs 209
Parking lamps/low beams 103
Parts and accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt function 51
Pathway lighting 104
PDC
– volume 142
Personal Profile 24
Phone numbers
– dialing 161
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 37
– windows 36
Playing a track, scan
– CD 148
Polish 207
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 115
– refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 111
Power failure 212
Power windows 35
Power windows, refer to
Windows 35
Pressure, tires 177
Pressure monitoring, tires 93
– Flat Tire Monitor 93
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 95
Programmable buttons on the steering wheel 11
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 37
– windows 36
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