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the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do
not modify the individual components of the
system or its wiring in any way. This includes
the upholstered covers on the steering wheel,
instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well
as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
diately after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of faults, immobilization, or after the
airbag system has been triggered, have the
testing, repair, or disassembly and scrapping of
gas generators performed only by your BMW
center or a workshop that has the required
explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to
work on the system could lead to failure in an
emergency or to undesired airbag activation,
either of which could result in personal injury.
<
Warning notices and information about the air-
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-
senger seat cushion determines whether and
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-
bags for the front passenger are activated or
deactivated by the system accordingly. The indicator lamp above the interior
rearview mirror shows the current status
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or
activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-
bags below. <
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
tions and handling instructions under Trans-
porting children safely, refer to page 56.
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer-
tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. In such cases, the
passenger should change his or her sitting
position so that the front passenger airbags are
activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the
desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting posi
tion, transport the rele-
vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach
seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat unless
they are specifically recommended by BMW.
Do not place any items under the seat which
could press against the seat from below. Other-
wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is
not ensured. <
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags shows the functional status of the front
passenger front and side airbags in accordance
with whether and how the front passenger seat
is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether
the front passenger airbags are activated or
deactivated.
>The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child restraint sys-
tem is detected, as intended, on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system, This particularly applies to
child seats that were required by NHTSA at
the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After
mounting a child seat, ensure that the indi-
cator lamp for the front passenger airbag is
lit. It indicates that the child seat has been
detected and that the front passenger air-
bags are deactivated. <
> The indicator lamp does not light up as long
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct
sitting position is detected on the seat.
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The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up if the
seat is empty.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, refer to page 60, the
warning lamp lights up briefly to indicate that
the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners
are operational.
Airbag system malfunction
> Warning lamp does not light up at radio
readiness or beyond.
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci-
dent occurs. <
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 deploy within fractions of a
second.
As a supplementary system to the reinforced
windshield frame, the rollover protection sys- tem increases the safety of the vehicle occu-
pants.
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 safety 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.
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 95
ACC, refer to Active Cruise
Control 74
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 69
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request 272
Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 118
Active Cruise Control 74
– indicator lamp 77
– malfunction 78
– selecting distance 75
– sensor 77
Active steering 103
Adaptive brake lamp
– Brake Force Display 104
Adaptive Light Control 109
Additives
– coolant 259
– engine oil 258
Address, entering 146,152
Address for navigation
– entering 146
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 115
Adjusting the thigh support 48
Airbags 104
– indicator/warning lamp 106
– sitting safely 46
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control 115
– ventilation 117 Air distribution
– automatic
115
Airing, refer to Ventilation 117
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 235
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air mode 116
Air supply
– automatic climate
control 115
– ventilation 117
Air vents 114
Air volume 116
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 233
Alarm system 36
– avoiding unintentional alarms 38
– interior motion sensor 37
– switching off an alarm 37
– tilt alarm sensor 37
ALL program 116
All -se
ason tires, refer to
Winter tires 254
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 97
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 116
Antifreeze
– coolant 259
– washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System ABS 95
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 36
Appointments, refer to
Calendar 219
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 283
Approved engine oils 258
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 283Apps
228
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 124
Arrival time, refer to Computer 82
Ashtray 126
Assist systems, refer to Driving stability control 95
AUC Automatic recirculated air control 116
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 157
Audio device, external 125
Automatic
– air distribution 115
– air volume 115
– cruise control 72,74
– headlamp control 108
Automatic car washes 262
Automatic climate control 114
Automatic curb monitor 54
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 110
Automatic recirculated air control AUC 116
Automatic Service Request 227
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– interlock 63
– overriding selector lever
lock 65
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 63
– sport program 64
– towing 275
– tow-starting 275
AUTO program for automatic climate control 115
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Reference
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 18
Control Display 19
– switching off 19
Control Display, refer to iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 92
Controller, refer to iDrive 18
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 18
Convenient loading in Convertible 33
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass roof 32
– glass roof with Comfort
Access 39
– retractable hardtop 32
– windows 32
– windows with Comfort Access 39
– with Comfort Access 39
Convertible
– bag holder 129
– convenient loading 33
– enlarging trunk 128
– folding down rear backrest 128
– retractable hardtop 42
– rollover protection system 106
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
Coolant 259
– checking level 259
Coolant temperature 259
Cooling, maximum 115
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 259
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 259
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 267
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 109
Correct tires 253 Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
Criteria for route 155
Cross-hairs in navigation 151
Cruise control 72
– active 74
– malfunction 74
Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 74
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 126
Curb weight, refer to Weights 283
Custom er
Relations 227
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
Data, technical
– capacities 284
– dimensions 281
– weights 283
Data memory 261
Data transfer 228
Date
– date format 89
– setting 89
Daytime running lights 109
– replacing bulbs 267
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 95
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 105
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 32
Defect
– door lock 34
– fuel filler flap 232
Defining a home address 215
Destination, entering by town/ city name 147 Destination address
– entering
146,152
Destination entry via BMW Assist 151
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 152
– entering via map 151
– entry 146
– home address 149
– manual entry 146
Destination guidance 155
– bypassing a route section 156
– changing specified route 155
– continuing 155
– starting 155
– voice instructions 157
– volume of voice
instructions 157
Digital clock 80
Digital compass 122
Dimensions 281
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 70
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 157
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 148
Display, refer to iDrive controls 18
Displaying contact pictures 21
5
Dis p
lay lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
Displays
– on the Control Display 18
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– coolant 259
– remote control battery 40
– vehicle battery 271
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 85
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Reference
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm 38
– switching off an alarm 37
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Fastest route for
navigation 155
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 89
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 254
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– indicating a flat tire 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
– initialization 98
– snow chains 98,254
– system limits 98
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 252
Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 71
Fog lamps 112
– indicator lamp 13,112
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 97
Front airbags 104
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 98 Fuel
233
– average consumption 82
– gauge 81
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 284
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption 82
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fus es 27
1
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average consumption 82
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 81
Gas station recommendations 157
Gear indicator, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Gear indicator, refer to Displays in the instrument
cluster 66
Gearshift lever 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63
General driving notes 137
Glass roof, electric 41
– Convenient opening and
closing 32
– Convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 39
– initializing 42
– opening, closing 41
– pinch protection system 42
– power failure 42
– remote control 32
– tilting 41
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 144
Grills 114
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hands-free system 14,209
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Head airbags 104
Headlamp control, automatic 108
Headlamp flasher 70
– indicator lamp 11,13
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 109
Head restraints 49
– rear, removing 50
– sitting safely 46
Heated
– mirrors 54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
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Road map157
Roadside Assistance 225,273
Roadside parking lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 267
Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 85
Roller sunblinds 124
Rollover protection system, Convertible 106
– resetting 106
Roof load capacity 283
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 141
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 276
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to iDrive 18
Route 155,156
– bypassing sections 156
– changing 155,156
– changing criteria 155
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 156
– map view 157
– selecting 155
Route instructions, refer to Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 157
Route map, refer to Map
view 157
Route section, changing 156
Route selection 155
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run-
flat tires 254
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 254 Run-flat tires
254
– continuing driving with a damaged tire 99
– flat tire 99
– Flat Tire Monitor 99
– inflation pressure 235
– new tires 253
– tire replacement 253
– winter tires 254
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires 254
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 52
Safety belts 52
– belt hand-over 53
– damage 53
– indicator/warning lamp 53
– reminder 53
– sitting safely 46
Safety systems
– airbags 104
– Antilock Brake System
ABS 95
– brake system 95
– driving stability control 95
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 95
– rollover protection system,
Convertible 106
– safety belts 52
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 254
Saving fuel 136
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls 18
Screw thread for tow fitting 275
Seat adjustment
– electric 48
– mechanical 47
Seat and mirror memory 52
Seat belt reminder, refer to "Fasten safety belts"
reminder 53 Seat heating
51
Seats 47
– adjusting electrically 48
– adjusting the seats 47
– heating 51
– memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52
– saving a setting, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52
– sitting safely 46
Securing cargo 131,132
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Selecting distance for Active Cruise Control 75
Selecting new scale for navigation 158
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock 63
Selector lever positions 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 273
Service car, refer to Roadside Assi sta
nce273
Service data in the remote control 260
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS 260
Service Request 227
Service requirements 85
Service status 228
Settings
– changing settings on the
Control Display 92
– clock, 12h/24h format 88
– language 92
Settings and information 84
Settings for the map view 159
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Reference
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times 118
Shifting 67
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 67
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63
Shift into a drive position, refer to selector lever
positions 66
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector
lever positions 63
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 67
Short commands for the voice activation system 285
Short route in navigation, refer to Selecting route 155
Side airbags 104
Side windows, refer to Windows 40
Signal horn, refer to
Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 46
– with airbags 46
– with head restraint 46
– with safety belts 46
Ski bag 130
Ski bag for Convertible, refer to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag 131
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass roof, electric 41
Slot for remote control 60
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 127
Snap-in adapter 200
– inserting/removing 211Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 124
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD 261
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 127
SOS, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 272
Spare fuses 271
Special destinations 150
Special destinations, displaying 151
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 258
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils 258
Speed
– run-flat tires 99
– with winter tires 254
Speed limit 91
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit 91
Spee do,
refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split screen content, refer to Selecting the display for the
split screen content 22
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 65
– driving dynamics control 68
– kickdown 67
– Launch Control 69
– manually unlocking parking lock 68
– neutral 66
– reverse gear 66
Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 67
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps 71 Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 95
Start/Stop button 60
– starting the engine 61
– switching off the engine 62
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 61
Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 274
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting 274
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button 60
Start menu 19
State/province, for
navigation 146
Status information on the Control Display 21
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5
Steam jet 262,263
Steering wheel 55
– adjustment 55
– buttons on steering
wheel 11
– heating 55
– lock 60
– locking with Comfort Access 38
– shift paddles 67
Steering wheel buttons, refer to Shift paddles 67
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 103
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Storage 265
Storage compartments 125
Storage nets 129
Stored trip, calling up 154
St or
ing a destination in the
address book 148
Storing seat positions, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52
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