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Technology for driving comfort and safety
Controls
Convertible: rollover
protection system
The rollover protection
system is activated
automatically in the event of an accident of suf-
ficient severity or an extreme tilt in the car's lon-
gitudinal axis. The protection bars behind the
rear head restraints depl oy within fractions of a
second.
As a supplementary system to the reinforced
windshield frame, the rollover protection
system increases the safety of the vehicle
occupants.
Always keep the area of movement of the
rollover protection system clear.
In minor accidents, you are protected by the
fastened safety belt and, depending on acci-
dent severity, by the sa fety belt tensioner and
multi-phase airbag retention system. <
Resetting
If the rollover protection system was not
impacted after being automatically activated, it
can be reset by lowering the protection bars to
their original positions. This does not require
tools.
1. Push the locking lever to one side and hold
it there.
2. Push the protection bar halfway down from
above.
3. Release the locking lever. 4.
Push the protection bar down until it snaps
into place.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other protec-
tion bar.
Have the rollover protection system checked
after an unexpected activation.
If the rollover protective system is
extended, do not operate the convertible
top.
Do not make any modifica tions to the individual
components of the rollover protection system
or its cabling.
Work on the rollover protection system should
be performed only by your BMW center.
Faulty repair may lead to the failure of the sys-
tem or malfunctions.
To check the system and ensure flawless long-
term operation, always observe the service
intervals, refer to page 80.<

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 89
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 70
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request 250
Activated-charcoal filter 109
Active steering 96
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives
– coolant 235
– engine oil 235
Address, entering 134,140
Address for navigation
– entering 134
Adjusting temperature 107
Airbags 97
– sitting safely 49
– warning lamp 98
Air conditioner 106
Air distribution
– automatic 107
Airing, refer to Ventilation 109
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 106
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation
pressure 223
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air mode 108
Air vents 106
Air volume 108
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 221Alarm system
38
– avoiding unintentional alarms 40
– interior motion sensor 39
– switching off an alarm 39
– tilt alarm sensor 39
Albums in music collection 175
ALL program 108
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 231
AM, waveband 157
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated air mode 108
Antifreeze
– coolant 235
– washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System
ABS 89
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 38
Appointments, refer to Calendar 207
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 259
Approved engine oils 235
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to W

eights259
Apps 216
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 115
Arrival time
– computer 78
Ashtray 116
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 89 AUC Automatic recirculated
air control 108
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 145
Audio 154
– controls 154
– switching on/off 154
– tone control 155
– volume 155
Automatic
– air distribution 107
– air volume 107
– cruise control 73
– headlamp control 100
Automatic car washes 239
Automatic climate control 106
Automatic curb monitor 56
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 102
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps 101
Automatic recirculated air
control AUC 108
Automatic Service Request 215
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– selector lever lock 64
– shiftlock 64
– towing 252
– tow-starting 252
AUTO program for automatic climate control 107
AUX-In connection 177
Available services 216
Average fuel consumption 77
– setting the units 80

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Reference
Connecting an MP3 player,
refer to AUX-In
connection 177
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to USB audio
interface 178
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 117
Consumption, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Contacts 202
– deleting 204,211
– exporting/importing 211
– new contact 203
Control Center, refer to iDrive 20
Control Display 20,21
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off 21
Controller, refer to iDrive 20
Controls and displays 12
Convenient opening and closing
– windows 34
– windows with Comfort Access 40
– with Comfort Access 40
Convenient start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Convertible
– rollover protection system 99
– top 44
– wind deflector 47
Convertible top
– convenient opening 34
Convertible top care 242
Coolant 235
– checking level 236
– filling 236
Coolant temperature 236
Cooling, maximum 107Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 235
Corner-illuminating lamps 102
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control 101
Courtesy lamps 104
Criteria for route 143
Cross-hairs in navigation139
Cruise control 73
Cruising range 77
Cupholders 116
Curb weight, refer to Weights 259
Current fuel consumption 77
Cu rrent playback
– e

xternal devices 180
– in music collection 174
Customer Relations 215
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 104
Data, technical
– capacities 259
– dimensions 258
– weights 259
Data memory 7
Data transfer 216
Date
– setting 84
– setting format 84
Daytime running lights, switch positions 101
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 89
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 97
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 34 Defect
– door lock
36
– fuel filler flap 221
Defining a home address 203
Defogging windows 109
Defrosting windows 109
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 109
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 109
Destination, entering by town/ city name 134
Destination address
– entering 134,140
Destination entry via BMW Assist 139
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 140
– entering via map 139
– entry 134
– home address 137
– manual entry 134
Destination guidance 143
– bypassing a route section 144
– changing specified
route 143
– continuing 143
– starting 143
– voice instructions 145
– volume of voice instructions 145
Differential, breaking in 124
Digital clock 75,82
Digital compass 113
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 159
Dime nsion

s258
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 71
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 145

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Reference
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 89
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 126
Exterior mirrors 55
– adjusting 55
– automatic dimming
feature 56
– automatic heating 56
– folding in and out 55
External devices 177
– random sequence 180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing away 252
– for tying down loads 128
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 84
Failure of an electrical consumer 249
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms 40
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Fastest route for navigation 143
Fast forward
– CD player 168
Filter of automatic climate control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter 109
First aid pouch 251
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 61
Flash when locking/ unlocking 35
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 231
– tire pressure monitor
TPM 92 Flat Tire Monitor FTM
91
– indicating a flat tire 92
– initializing the system 91
– system limits 91
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 229
FM, waveband 157
Fog lamps 103
– indicator lamp 15,104
Footwell lamps 104
For your own safety 5
Free memory capacity, music collection 176
Front airbags 97
Front seat adjustment 50
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 109
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Fuel 221
– gauge 76
– high-quality brands 221
– quality 221
– specifications 221
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 259
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Fuel consumption indicator, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Fuel consumption statistics, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Fuel filler flap 220
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 221
Fuses 249
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 111 Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 221
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Gas station
recommendations 145
Gear indicator, automatic transmission 64
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 64
– manual transmission 64
Gearshift lever 67
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 64
General driving notes 125
Glass roof, electric 43
– convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 40
– opening, closing 43
– pinch protection system 44
– remote control 34
– tilting 43
Glove compartment 115
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 132
Grills, refer to Air vents 106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 259
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs 244
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hands-free system 197
Hands-free system, refer to Microphone for hands-free
mode 16
Hazard warning flashers 16
HD Radio 159
Head airbags 97

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Retreaded tires 230
Reverse
– CD player 168
Reverse gear 67
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 64
Road map 145
Roadside Assistance 213,251
Roadside parking lamps 102
– replacing bulbs 245
Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 80
Rollover protection system, Convertible 99
– resetting 99
Roof load capacity 259
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 129
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 254
Rotary/pushbutton control, refer to Controller 20
Route 143,144
– bypassing sections 144
– changing 143,144
– changing criteria 143
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 144
– map view 145
– selecting 143
Route instructions, refer to Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 145
Route map, refer to Map
view 145
Route section, changing 144
Route selection 143
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to
Run-flat tires 231
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 231 Run-flat tires
231
– flat tire 92
– inflation pressure 223
– new tires 230
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire 92
– tire replacement 230
– winter tires 231
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 231
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 55
Safety belts 54
– damage 55
– indicator lamp 55
– reminder 55
– sitting safely 49
Safety systems
– airbags 97
– antilock brake system ABS 89
– dynamic stability control DSC 89
– rollover protection system,
Convertible 99
– safety belts 54
Safety tires, re fer to Run-flat
tires 231
Satellite radio 161
– activating or deactivating
channels 161
– favorites 163
– selecting channels 162
– storing channels 162
– time shift 163
– traffic jump 165
Saving fuel 124
Screen, refer to iDrive 20
Screw thread for tow
fitting 253
SDARS, refer to satellite radio 161 Seat and mirror memory
54
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder 55
Seats 50
– heating 54
– sitting safely 49
Securing cargo 119,120
Selecting a station
– radio 157
Selecting new scale for
navigation 146
Selector lever, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64
Selector lever positions 67
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 251
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance 251
Service data in remote control 237
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 237
Service Request 215
Service requirements 80
Service status 216
Settings
– clock,

12h/24h format 83
– date format 84
– DVD 169
– language 87
Settings for the map view 146
Setting times, refer to Preselecting switch-on
times 110
Setting tone during audio operation, refer to Tone
control 155
Shifting 68
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 68

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Reference
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 65
Shift into a drive position, refer to selector lever
positions 67
Shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever positions 64
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 68
Short commands for the voice
activation system 260
Short route in navigation, refer to Selecting route 143
Side airbags 97
Side windows, refer to
Windows 42
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12
Sitting safely 49
– airbags 49
– safety belts 49
Ski bag 118
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass roof, electric 43
Slot for remote control 61
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 116,117
Snap-in adapter 188
– inserting/removing 199
Snap-in adapter, refer to Center armrest 115
Snow chains 231
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 117
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD 238
Software update 184
Spare fuses 249
Special destinations 137
Special destinations,
displaying 139
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 235
Specified engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 235Speed
– for winter tires
231
Speed limit warning, refer to Speed limit 86
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 14
Speedometer 14
Speed Volume 156
Split screen content, refer to Selecting the display for the
split screen content 24
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 66
– driving dynamics control 69
– kickdown 68
– launch control 70
– manually unlocking parking lock 69
– n eu

tral 67
– reverse gear 67
Sport program, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 68
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 89
Start/Stop button 61
– starting the engine 62
– switching off the engine 63
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 62
Starting assistance, refer to Jump starting 251
Starting the engine
– start/stop button 61
Start menu 21
State/province, for navigation 134
Status information on the
Control Display 23
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5Steam jet
239
Steering wheel 57
– adjustment 57
– buttons on steering wheel 13
– heating 57
– shift paddles 68
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles 68
Steering with variable ratio, refer to Active steering 96
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64
Storage 242
Storage compartment
package 116
Storage compartments 116
Stored trip, calling up 142
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat and mirror memory 54
Storing a destination in the address book 136
Storing music 172
Storing tires 231
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 116
Street, entering, navigation 135
Suitable mobile phones 188
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 223
Surround 156
SVCD 168
SW , wav

eband 157
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off
– engine 63
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button 61
Switching on
– audio 154
– CD player 154
– radio 154

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