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Dashboard
At a glance
1
Convertible: opening and closing 
windows jointly 42 
2 Convertible: opening and closing 
rear windows 42 
3 Opening and closing front 
windows42
4 Exterior mirrors fo lding in and out55
5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb 
monitor 55
6 Parking lamps 100
Low beams 101
Automatic head lamp control100
Adaptive Light Control 101
High-beam Assistant 102
7 Fog lamps 103
8 Turn signals 71
High beams, headlamp 
flasher 102
High-beam Assistant 102
Roadside parking lamps 102
Computer 77
Settings and information about the 
vehicle 79
9 Instrument cluster 14
10 Windshield wipers 71
Rain sensor 7211Switching the ignition on/off and 
starting/stopping the engine 61
12 Ignition lock 61
13 Buttons on the steering wheel
Telephone:
Accepting and ending a call; dial-
ing the selected phone number; 
redialing if no phone number is 
selected
Convertible: microphone on 
steering column
Volume
Activating/deactivating the voice 
activation system 27
Convertible: microphone on 
steering column
Changing the radio station
Interrupting a traffic bulletin
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
Next entertainment source
Recirculated air mode 108
14 Steering wheel heating 57
15 Horn, entire surface
16 Adjusting the steering wheel 57
17 Cruise control 73
18 Releasing the hood 233
19 Opening the trunk lid 37
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Opening and closing
Controls
Convertible: window and convertible 
top operation
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, 
you can open and close the windows and the 
convertible top when a remote control is 
located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the ou
tside of the trunk lid.
This corresponds to pressing the  button. If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accident ally left inside the 
locked vehicle after the trunk lid is closed, the 
lid will reopen. The haza rd warning flashers 
flash and a signal sounds. <
Switching on radio readiness
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on 
radio readiness.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-
wise, the engine will start immediately.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be 
switched on when a remote  control is inside the 
vehicle. It is not necessa ry to insert a remote 
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 61.
Switching off the engine in cars with 
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in po sition P, refer to page 63.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever 
is in position N, the remote control must be in 
the ignition lock.
Malfunctions
Local radio waves can in terfere with the func-
tion of Comfort Access, for example when a 
mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the 
remote control or by when a mobile phone is 
being charged in the vehicle. If this happens, open and close the vehicle via 
the buttons on the remote control or using the 
integrated key. To star
t the engine afterward, 
insert the remote control  into the ignition lock.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up when you attempt to 
start the engine: the engine cannot 
be started. The remote co ntrol is not inside the 
vehicle or is malfunctio ning. Take the remote 
control with you inside  the vehicle or have it 
checked. If necessary, insert another remote 
control into the ignition lock.
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up wh ile the engine is 
running: the remote control is no 
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is 
switched off, the engine can only be restarted 
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument 
cluster comes on and a message 
appears on the Control Display: 
replace the battery in  the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from 
time to time.
1. Take the integrated ke y out of the remote 
control, refer to page 32.
2. Remove the cover.
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Driving
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.
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the 
ignition lock
Insert the remote contro l all the way into the 
ignition lock.
> Radio readiness is switched on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Comfort Access
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only 
insert the remote control  into the ignition lock 
under special circumstances, refer to page 40.
Removing the remote control from the 
ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out 
of the ignition lock as this may cause 
damage. < Before removing the remote control, push it all 
the way in to release 
the locking mechanism.
> The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the  remote control unless 
the selector lever is in  the P position: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches radio 
readiness or the ignition on or off.
Manual transmission: if you press the 
Start/Stop button and depress the clutch, 
the engine starts.
Automatic transmission and Sport automatic 
transmission with doub le clutch: when you 
press the Start/Stop button and depress the 
brake pedal, the engine starts. <
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. 
The time and the outside temperature are 
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> When the remote control is removed from 
the ignition lock
> In cars with Comfort  Access, by touching 
the surface above the door lock, refer to 
Locking on page 40
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Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The 
odometer and trip odometer are displayed in 
the instrument cluster.
When the engine is off, please switch 
off the ignition and any unnecessary 
electrical consumers in order to preserve the 
battery. <
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warnin g lamps as well as 
displays in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas; 
otherwise, the inhalati on of toxic exhaust 
gases can cause loss of consciousness and 
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly 
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle 
with the engine running; otherwise, such a 
vehicle represents a po tential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running, 
place the transmission in  neutral or move the 
selector lever to positi on P and forcefully apply 
the parking brake to prevent the car from 
moving. <
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the 
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right 
away, but at moderate engine speeds. Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in 
which the engine does no t start. Otherwise, the 
fuel is not burned or  incompletely burned and 
there is a danger of overheating and damaging 
the catalytic converter. <
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch an d shift into neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.
Sport automatic transmission with 
double clutch
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 40.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine starts independent of the current 
transmission position.
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Switching off the engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take 
along the remote control; this precaution 
prevents children from starting the engine, for 
example. <
When parking, apply the parking brake 
forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could 
begin to roll. On steep uphill and downhill 
inclines, also secure th e vehicle by turning the 
wheels toward the curb, for example.<
Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the 
Start/Stop button.
2. Shift into first  gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply  the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote  control from the 
ignition lock, refer to page 61.
Automatic transmission
1.With the car at a stan dstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Forcefully apply  the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote  control from the 
ignition lock, refer to page 61.
Sport automatic transmission with 
double clutch
1.With the car at a standstill, press the 
Start/Stop button.
If the transmission is  shifted into N when 
the engine is switched off, you will be 
notified visually and acoustically of this 
fact.
2. Forcefully apply  the parking brake.
3. Remove remote contro l from the ignition 
lock, refer to page 61. The transmission is 
automatically shifted  into transmission 
position P.
Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it 
brakes the rear wheels.
Also follow the instructions on page 63, under 
Switching off the engine.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you 
drive off a signal sounds in addition. 
The parking brake is still applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying
The lever locks in po sition automatically.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and 
lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake 
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do 
not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con-
tinuously press the button of the parking brake 
lever. 
Otherwise, excessive force on the parking 
brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the 
rear of the car to swerve. <
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the parking 
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming 
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the park-
ing brake is applied. <
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5.Rotate allen wrench  until it reaches the 
stop, arrow 2. The parking lock is unlocked.
Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo-
site direction; otherwise, you may 
damage the mechanism. <
6. Remove allen wrench  from the opening.
After parking the vehicle, lock the parking 
lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger 
that the vehicle will roll. <
Locking
1.Press the button, see arrow. 
The parking lock is locked again.
2. Replace cover again.
3. Clip the selector lever sleeve back into 
place.
4. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Jump starting and towing, starting on 
page 251.
Launch Control
Launch Control enables  an optimum accelera-
tion when starting off on a road surface with 
good traction.
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
cle will lead to premature component wear. <
Launch Control is ready for use when the 
engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after 
uninterrupted travel of at least 6.2 miles/10 km.
1. With the engine running, step on the brake 
with your left foot.
2. Activate Dynamic Trac tion Control (DTC), 
refer to page 90.
3. Activate Driving dynami cs control, refer to 
page 69.
4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the 
manual mode and select 1
stgear.
5. With your right foot, push the accelerator 
pedal past the resistance point. The engine 
speed for pulling away  is adjusted. A flag 
symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal 
floored.
7. The upshifting occurs  automatically as long 
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed 
past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after 
you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during 
the break-in phase, refer to page 124.
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC 
activated whenever possible. <
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5.Reset the inflation pr essure by selecting 
"Reset".
6. Start driving.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting 
TPM..." is displayed.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation 
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target 
values to be monitored.  The resetting process 
is completed automatically as you drive. On the 
Control Display, the wheels are shown in green 
and "Status: TPM active" is displayed.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. When 
driving resumes, resetting continues automati-
cally.
If a flat tire is detect ed while the system is 
resetting, all tires on the Control Display 
are displayed in yello w. The message "Low 
tire!" is displayed.<
Message for low tire  inflation pressure
The warning lamps light up in yellow 
and red. A message appears on the 
Control Display. In addition, a signal 
sounds.
> There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire 
pressure in the  indicated wheel.
> The system was not reset after a wheel 
change and thus issues a warning based on 
the inflation pressure s initialized last.
Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with 
caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering 
maneuvers. If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat 
tires, do not continue driving; continuing 
to drive can result  in serious accidents. <
When a low tire pressure is reported, the 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at 
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
When driving with a damaged tire: 1.
Avoid sudden braking and steering 
maneuvers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation 
pressure in all four tires.
If the inflation pressure  is correct in all four 
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may 
not have been reset. The system must then 
be reset.
Possible driving distance  with complete loss of 
tire pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire 
depends on the load and the stress on the vehi-
cle while driving.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive 
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damaged tires, the handling 
characteristics ch ange, e.g. the vehicle will skid 
sooner when braking, braking distances will be 
longer, or self-steerin g response will change. 
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid 
turning abruptly and driving over obstacles 
such as curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to 
a considerable degree on  the strain exerted on 
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or, 
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer, 
depending on the speed, road condition, out-
side temperature, vehicle load, etc.
Drive cautiously an d do not exceed a 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
When there is a tire pressure loss, the handling 
characteristics change , e.g. there will be 
reduced directional stability during braking, 
braking distances will be longer, and self-steer-
ing response will change. <
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can 
indicate complete fa ilure of the tire. 
Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a 
stop; otherwise, tire components may become 
detached, which could result in an accident. Do 
not continue driving; instead, contact your 
BMW center. <
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Message for unsuc
cessful system 
reset
Yellow warning lamp lights up. A 
message appears on the Control 
Display.
The system has detected a wheel change, but 
was not reset. A reliable warning is not possible 
at the current inflation pressures.
Check the tire inflation  pressure and reset the 
system, refer to page 93.
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in 
yellow and then lights up continu-
ously; the large warning lamp lights 
up in yellow. The tires appear in gray 
in the Control Display.  No punctures can be 
detected.
Display in the following situations:
> A wheel without TPM electronics has been 
installed:
Have it checked by your BMW center.
> Malfunction
Have the system checked
> Tire Pressure Monitor was unable to 
complete the resetting process. Reset the 
system again.
The small warning lamp flashes in 
yellow and then lights up continu-
ously; the large warning lamp lights 
up in yellow. The tires appear in gray 
in the Control Display.
Display in the following situations:
Interference from systems or devices that use 
the same radio frequency. The system auto-
matically becomes active again when the vehi-
cle moves out of the interference zone.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold 
and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the  vehicle placard or tire infl
ation pressure label. If 
your vehicle has tires of  a different size than the 
size indicated on the vehi cle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label, you should determine the 
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As 
an added safety feature, your vehicle has been 
equipped with a tire pr essure monitoring sys-
tem, TPMS, that illuminate s a low tire pressure 
t e l l t a l e  w h e n  o n e  o r  m o r e  o f  y o u r  t i r e s  a r e  s i g n i f -
icantly underinflated.  Accordingly, when the 
low tire pressure telltal e illuminates, you should 
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, 
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving 
on a significantly underinflated tire causes the 
tire to overheat and ca n lead to tire failure. 
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and 
tire tread life and may a ffect the vehicle's han-
dling and stopping ability. Please note that the 
TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to 
maintain correct tire pr essure, even if underin-
flation has not reached th e level to trigger illumi-
nation of the TPMS low  tire pressure indicator.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined 
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash 
for approximately one minute and then remain 
continuously lit. This sequence will continue 
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as 
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction 
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be 
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as 
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a 
variety of reasons, includ ing the installation of 
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the 
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning 
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction 
telltale after replacing one or more tires or 
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the 
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow 
the TPMS to continue  to function properly.
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