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Controls for your BMW 6 Series 2003-2010

Controls  
This chapter is intended to provide you  
with information for complete control  
of your vehicle. Its extensive array of  
features and accessories, both for  
driving and for your own safety, comfort  
and convenience, are described here.  
Opening and closing  
The key set  
Key Memory  
How the system functions  
Doubtless you have often reflected on how  
great it would be if you could configure  
your vehicle's various adjustment settings  
to meet your own personal requirements.  
BMW has designed several freely select-  
able options into the vehicle during its  
development. You can set these as desired  
via the Control Center.  
You can have up to four different basic set-  
tings adjusted for four different persons for  
the specific keys. The only requirement is  
that each person uses his or her own mas-  
ter key with remote control.  
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Master keys with remote control.  
They specify the functions of the Key  
Memory. In the process individual func-  
tions of your vehicle can behave differ-  
ently depending on the key used, see  
further below.  
When your vehicle is unlocked with the  
remote control, the vehicle recognizes the  
individual key by means of a data exchange  
and makes adjustments accordingly.  
To differentiate, you can mark the keys  
with remote controls using the color-  
coded decals you received on taking  
delivery of the vehicle  
Examples of Key Memory functions  
There is an extended-life battery  
in every master key with remote  
control which is charged automatically  
in the ignition lock as you drive.  
> Automatic adjustment of the driver's  
seat  
> Locking the vehicle after moving off  
If you have any master keys with remote  
control that are not used on a regular  
basis, you should therefore remember  
to recharge these units by using them  
to drive the vehicle for an extended  
period at least every six months, also  
refer to page 28.<  
> When unlocking with the remote con-  
trol, either unlock only the driver's door  
or the entire vehicle  
> Activating visual warning for PDC Park  
Distance Control  
> Resetting volume setting.  
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Spare key for storage in a safe place,  
such as in your wallet.  
Central locking system  
The locks for the luggage compartment  
lid and the hotel function, refer to  
page 30, cannot be operated with this  
key. This is an advantage in a hotel, for  
example. The key is not intended for  
constant use  
The concept  
The central locking system is ready for  
operation whenever the driver's door is  
closed. This simultaneously engages and  
releases the locks on the following:  
Replacement keys  
> Doors  
Additional or replacement keys are avail-  
able at your BMW center.  
> Compartment in the front center con-  
sole  
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> Luggage compartment lid  
> Fuel filler door.  
Unlocking  
Use the button to unlock the vehicle  
depending on the setting:  
The central locking system can be oper-  
ated from the outside  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
> via the remote control  
> via the door lock  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
and from inside via the button for the cen-  
tral locking system.  
3. Select "Door locks" and press the con-  
troller  
If operated from the inside, the fuel filler  
door and the compartment in the front  
center console are not locked, refer to  
page 29.  
4. Select "Central locking" and press the  
controller  
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-  
vated whenever you activate the central  
locking system from outside the vehicle.  
It prevents the doors from being unlocked  
using the safety lock buttons or door han-  
dles. The alarm system is armed/disarmed  
at the same time.  
5. Select "Unlock button" and press the  
controller  
6. Select a menu item:  
> "All doors"  
Press the  
the entire vehicle  
button once to unlock  
> "Driver's door only"  
Press the  
In the event of an accident, the central  
locking system unlocks automatically. The  
hazard warning flashers and interior lamps  
also switch on.  
button once to unlock  
only the driver's door and the fuel  
filler door.  
Press the button twice to unlock the  
entire vehicle  
Opening and closing: from  
outside  
Using the remote control  
When you lock/unlock the vehicle, you  
simultaneously activate/deactivate the  
anti-theft system, arm/disarm the alarm  
system, and switch the interior lamps on/  
off.  
7. Press the controller.  
Protect the remote control against  
unauthorized use by handing over  
only the spare key, for example when using  
hotel valet parking.<  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
You can find more detailed information on  
the alarm system on page 32.  
Convenience opening mode  
Press the  
keep it pressed:  
button once briefly and then  
Because any persons or animals left  
unattended in a parked vehicle could  
lock the doors from the inside, you should  
always keep the remote control with you;  
this precaution ensures that you will remain  
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside  
at all times.<  
> Coupe: the windows are opened, the  
glass roof is raised, and the sliding  
panel moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm  
> Convertible: the windows and the con-  
vertible top are opened.  
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Locking and securing  
Press the  
button.  
Switching on interior lamps  
Press the  
locked.  
button if the vehicle is  
You can also use this function to locate  
your vehicle in parking garages etc.  
Panic mode*  
6. Press the controller.  
The signals are switched on.  
By pressing and holding the  
button for  
more than approx. two seconds, you can  
trigger the alarm system in response to any  
impending danger.  
Malfunctions  
Local radio waves can disrupt the function  
of the remote control.  
Should the remote control fail to operate  
owing to interference of this kind, you can  
respond by using the master key to unlock  
your vehicle at one of the doors.  
To switch off the alarm: press any of the  
buttons.  
Opening luggage compartment lid  
Press the  
button:  
The luggage compartment lid opens,  
regardless of whether it was previously  
locked or unlocked.  
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle  
via the remote control, the battery is dis-  
charged. Use this remote control during an  
extended drive; this will recharge the bat-  
tery, refer to page 26.  
A previously locked luggage com-  
partment lid is also locked after clos-  
ing.  
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid  
swings to the rear and upwards when  
opened. Make sure there is sufficient free  
space.<  
For US owners only  
The transmitter and receiver units comply  
with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communi-  
cation Commission regulations. Operation  
is governed by the following:  
Setting confirmation signals  
FCC ID:  
LX8766S  
LX8766E  
LX8CAS  
You can have unlocking or locking the vehi-  
cle confirmed.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-  
lowing two conditions:  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
> This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and  
3. Select "Door locks" and press the con-  
troller  
> this device must accept any interfer-  
ence received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
4. Select "Confirmation" and press the  
controller  
Any unauthorized modifications or  
changes to these devices could void  
the user's authority to operate this equip-  
ment.<  
5. Select the desired signal  
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Using door lock  
Opening and closing: from  
inside  
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock  
unlocks the driver's door only.  
Turning the key a second time unlocks all of  
the remaining doors, the luggage compart-  
ment lid and the fuel filler door.  
You can operate the central locking system  
with this button when the doors are closed.  
This only unlocks or locks the doors and  
luggage compartment lid, but the anti-theft  
system is not activated. The fuel filler door  
remains unlocked to enable refueling, as  
does the compartment in the front center  
console to ensure access to personal  
items.  
Convenience operation  
The windows, the glass roof on the Coupe,  
the rear window and top on the convertible  
can also be operated via the door lock:  
> To open:  
You can also make the following settings:  
With the door closed, turn the key to the  
Unlock position and hold it there  
> The central locking system automati-  
cally locks the vehicle as soon as you  
drive off  
> To close:  
With the door closed, turn the key to the  
Lock position and hold it there.  
> The central locking system automati-  
cally locks the vehicle after a short time  
when no door has been opened.  
Watch during the closing process to  
be sure that no one is injured. Releas-  
ing the key stops the operation.<  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Manual operation  
1. Open the menu  
In the event of an electrical malfunction,  
you can turn the key all the way to the right  
or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the  
driver's door.  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Door locks" and press the con-  
troller  
4. Select "Central locking" and press the  
controller  
5. Select "Lock after driving"  
or  
"Relock door if not opened"  
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not fit the lock for the hotel function. If you  
then only hand over the spare key, e.g. in a  
hotel, no access is possible to the luggage  
compartment lid or to the compartment in  
the front center console.  
6. Press the controller.  
The setting is selected.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration,  
and remove.  
Unlocking and opening doors  
The hotel function is only activated after  
subsequent locking or unlocking of the  
vehicle. This locks the luggage compart-  
ment lid and the compartment in the front  
center console and disconnects them from  
the central locking system.  
> Either unlock both doors together with  
the button for the central locking sys-  
tem and then pull the door handle  
above the armrest or  
> pull the door handle for each door  
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,  
and the second one opens it.  
In the event of an electrical  
malfunction  
Locking doors  
For manual unlocking, turn the master key  
all the way to the right:  
The compartment in the front center con-  
sole is unlocked.  
> Use the central locking button to lock  
both of the doors simultaneously, or  
> press down the safety lock button of the  
desired door. To prevent you from  
being locked out, the open driver's door  
cannot be locked using the safety lock  
button.  
If unlocking was manual, the lock has  
to be returned to the home position,  
i.e. all the way back to the left, before set-  
ting the hotel function again.<  
Because any persons or animals left  
unattended in a parked vehicle could  
lock the doors from the inside, always take  
the master key with remote control with  
you to ensure that you will remain able to  
unlock the vehicle from the outside when-  
ever the need arises.<  
Luggage compartment lid  
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid  
swings to the rear and upwards when  
opened. Make sure there is sufficient free  
space.<  
Hotel function  
The hotel function locks the compartment  
in the front center console and the luggage  
compartment lid individually and discon-  
nects them from the central locking sys-  
tem. The spare key, refer to page 26, does  
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Turn the master key to the right as far as it  
will go:  
The luggage compartment lid opens.  
Opening from inside  
If you use the key to unlock the lug-  
gage compartment lid while the alarm  
system is armed, the alarm will be trig-  
gered. Switching off the alarm, refer to  
page 32.<  
Emergency release  
Press the button:  
The luggage compartment lid opens unless  
the hotel function is activated, see above.  
Opening from outside  
This lever releases the luggage compart-  
ment lid from inside the luggage compart-  
ment.  
Closing  
Press the upper half of the BMW emblem  
or the button on the remote control:  
The luggage compartment lid opens.  
In the event of an electrical  
malfunction  
The handle recesses on the interior trim of  
the luggage compartment lid make it easier  
to pull down.  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
luggage compartment lid is clear, as  
otherwise injuries may result.  
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage  
compartment lid is completely closed.  
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate  
the interior of the vehicle.<  
The luggage compartment lid lock is  
located under the BMW emblem. Only the  
master keys with remote control, refer to  
page 26, match the luggage compartment  
lid lock.  
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If special circumstances should make it  
absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle  
with the lid open:  
Alarm system  
The concept  
1. Coupe: close both windows as well as  
the glass roof  
The vehicle alarm system responds:  
> When a door, the hood, or the luggage  
compartment lid is opened  
Convertible: with closed top, close all  
windows  
> To movement in the vehicle interior:  
interior motion sensor  
2. Adjust the automatic climate control to  
supply a high air volume, refer to  
page 89.  
> To changing of the vehicle's tilt if some-  
one attempts to steal the wheels or tow  
the vehicle  
> To interruption of battery voltage.  
Luggage compartment  
The system responds to unauthorized vehi-  
cle entry and attempted theft by simulta-  
neously activating:  
There are four lashing eyes on the inner  
corners of the luggage compartment for  
securing luggage nets or securing straps to  
fix luggage in position.  
> An acoustic alarm, which lasts for a  
period of approx. 30 seconds  
Also refer to Cargo loading, page 104.  
> The hazard warning flashers for approx.  
5 minutes  
Convertible: increasing luggage  
compartment capacity  
> The high beams, which flash on and off  
in the same rhythm.  
Arming and disarming alarm system  
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either  
with the remote control or at the door lock,  
the alarm system is armed or disarmed at  
the same time.  
The system indicates that it has been cor-  
rectly armed by switching on the hazard  
warning flashers for a single cycle and by  
emitting an acoustic signal.  
With the convertible top closed, you can  
enlarge the luggage compartment capac-  
ity:  
To do so, unfold the handle and press it  
downwards in the direction of travel, refer  
to arrow. This folds the convertible top  
compartment floor upwards.  
You can also open the luggage compart-  
ment lid with the system armed using but-  
ton  
on the remote control, refer to  
page 28. When you close the lid, it is  
secured again.  
Before opening the convertible top, run this  
procedure in reverse order.  
Switching off alarm  
> Unlock the vehicle using the remote  
control, refer to page 27  
The convertible top cannot be  
opened if the convertible top com-  
partment floor is folded up.<  
> or turn the ignition key to position 1.  
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Indicator lamp displays  
Interior motion sensor  
Coupe:  
In order for the interior motion sensor to  
function properly, the windows and glass  
roof must be completely closed.  
Convertible:  
Monitors the interior up to the height of the  
seat cushions. This means that the alarm  
system, including the interior motion sen-  
sor, is armed even if the convertible top is  
open. Falling objects, e.g. leaves, can trig-  
ger false alarms, refer to Avoiding uninten-  
tional alarms.  
> The indicator lamp below the interior  
rearview mirror flashes continuously:  
the system is armed  
> The indicator lamp flashes on locking:  
door(s) or luggage compartment lid are  
not completely closed. Even if you do  
not close the alerted area, the system  
begins to monitor the remaining areas,  
and the indicator lamp flashes continu-  
ously after approx.10 seconds. How-  
ever, the interior motion sensor is not  
activated  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion  
sensor may be switched off at the same  
time. This is how you prevent unintentional  
alarms, e.g. in the following situations:  
> In garages with elevator ramps  
> During transport on automobile trans-  
port trains  
> If animals are to remain in the vehicle.  
> The indicator lamp goes out on unlock-  
ing: no manipulation or attempted intru-  
sions have been detected in the period  
since the system was armed  
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Press the button on the remote con-  
trol once again directly after locking.  
> The indicator lamp flashes on unlocking  
before the remote control is inserted in  
the ignition lock, but for no more than  
roughly 5 minutes: an attempted entry  
has been detected in the period since  
the system was armed.  
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and  
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm  
sensor and the interior motion sensor are  
switched off until the vehicle is unlocked  
and locked again.  
Following triggering of an alarm, the indica-  
tor lamp will flash continuously.  
Windows  
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion  
sensor  
To prevent injuries, exercise care  
when closing the windows and keep  
them in your field of vision until they are  
shut.  
When leaving the vehicle, always remove  
the ignition key and close the doors to pre-  
vent children from operating the windows  
and injuring themselves etc.<  
Tilt alarm sensor  
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The  
alarm system reacts, for example, if some-  
one attempts to steal the wheels or tow the  
vehicle.  
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> Briefly press the switch beyond the  
resistance point:  
Coupe: opening and closing  
windows  
The window moves downwards auto-  
matically. Briefly press the switch again  
to stop the opening movement.  
You can close the windows in the same  
manner by pulling the switch. The rear win-  
dows cannot be closed automatically with  
one touch.  
Together  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
> Press the switch up to the resistance  
point:  
The window continues to move down-  
wards as long as you continue to hold  
the switch  
> Briefly press the switch beyond the  
resistance point:  
The window moves downwards auto-  
matically. Briefly press the switch again  
to stop the opening movement.  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
1. Briefly press button 1:  
The LEDs in button 1 and at switch 2  
light up  
You can close the windows in the same  
manner by pulling the switch.  
2. Press switch 2:  
Convertible: opening and closing  
windows  
> Up to the resistance point:  
All the windows move downwards  
as long as you continue to press the  
switch.  
Individually  
You can close the windows in the  
same manner by pulling the switch  
> Briefly press the switch beyond the  
resistance point:  
All the windows move downwards  
automatically. Briefly press the  
switch again to stop the opening  
movement.  
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate  
the function. The LEDs go out.  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
> Press the switch up to the resistance  
point:  
The window continues to move down-  
wards as long as you continue to hold  
the switch  
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For information on using the convenience  
operation mode at the door lock or with the  
remote control, refer to page 27 or 29.  
Rear window  
Anti-trapping mechanism  
If the closing force rises beyond a pre-  
defined threshold during closing, the sys-  
tem will immediately stop moving the win-  
dow prior to lowering it slightly.  
Convertible: the back windows and  
rear window are not equipped with an  
anti-trapping mechanism.<  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
1. Briefly press button 1:  
The LEDs in button 1 and at switch 2  
light up  
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism,  
you should always inspect the front  
side window's travel path prior to closing it,  
as the safety feature might fail to detect  
certain kinds of obstructions, such as very  
thin objects, and the window would con-  
tinue closing.  
Pulling the switch beyond the resistance  
point and holding it limits the response of  
the anti-trapping mechanism. Under these  
conditions, the window will respond to  
forces beyond a defined threshold by only  
opening a few inches/millimeters.  
2. Press switch 2:  
> Up to the resistance point:  
The rear window continues to move  
downward as long as you continue  
to hold the switch.  
You can close the rear window in the  
same manner by pulling the switch  
> Briefly press the switch beyond the  
resistance point:  
The rear window moves downwards  
automatically. Briefly press the  
switch again to stop the opening  
movement.  
If you again pull the switch past the resis-  
tance point and hold it in position within a  
period of roughly 4 seconds, the anti-trap-  
ping mechanism will be deactivated.<  
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate  
the function. The LEDs go out.  
Accessories in window area  
The rear window opens and closes  
automatically when you open or close  
the convertible top.<  
After installing any accessory – such as a  
clamp-on antenna for a portable phone –  
within the window's travel range, you will  
need to have the system reinitialized for  
use under the new conditions. Please con-  
tact your BMW center for assistance.  
After switching off ignition  
You can still operate the windows:  
> Ignition key in position 1 for approx.  
15 minutes  
Coupe:  
Glass roof, electric with  
raise function*  
> In position 0 or with the ignition key  
removed for approx. 1 minute, as long  
as a door has not been opened.  
To open, press the switch beyond the  
resistance point.  
To prevent injuries, exercise care  
when closing the glass roof and keep  
it in your field of vision until it is shut.  
When leaving the vehicle, always remove  
the key and close the doors, as otherwise  
children could operate the roof and injure  
themselves etc.<  
When leaving the vehicle, remove the  
master key with remote control and  
close the doors, as otherwise children  
could operate the windows and injure  
themselves etc.<  
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Raising and closing glass roof  
Anti-trapping mechanism  
If the glass roof encounters resistance  
when closing from the raised position, the  
closing action is interrupted and the glass  
roof opens.  
If the sliding panel encounters resistance  
when closing within approx. 8 in/20 cm, the  
closing action is interrupted and the sliding  
panel opens approx. 8 in/20 cm.  
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism,  
you should always inspect the roof's  
travel range prior to closing it, as the safety  
feature might fail to detect certain kinds of  
obstructions, such as very thin objects, and  
the roof would continue closing.  
The anti-trapping mechanism for closing  
the glass roof is deactivated if the switch is  
pressed beyond the resistance point and  
held there. The closing action is immedi-  
ately interrupted when you release the  
switch.<  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
> Briefly press the switch for raising the  
roof:  
The roof opens and the sliding panel  
moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm  
> Press the switch twice beyond the  
resistance point toward the rear:  
The roof opens and the sliding panel  
moves completely back  
> To close, briefly press the switch or  
push it twice beyond the resistance  
point toward the front:  
Following interruptions in electrical  
power supply  
The roof and sliding panel close.  
After disconnecting the battery, it can  
occur that the glass roof does not move.  
The system has to be initialized. Should  
this occur, please have the roof initialized  
at your BMW center.  
Opening and closing sliding panel  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
> Push the switch up to the resistance  
point in the desired direction:  
The sliding panel continues to move as  
long as you continue to hold the switch  
Manual operation  
In the event of an electrical malfunction,  
you can operate the panorama glass roof  
and the sliding panel manually.  
> Push the switch beyond the resistance  
point in the desired direction:  
The sliding panel moves automatically.  
Briefly press the switch again in any  
direction to stop the movement.  
Glass roof  
1. Remove cover on headliner in front of  
rear window. To do this, first detach the  
cover at the rear on both sides and then  
disengage by pulling downward firmly  
After switching off ignition  
You can still operate the roof:  
> Ignition key in position 1 for approx.  
15 minutes  
2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with  
the onboard tool kit in the opening pro-  
vided, refer to arrow.  
> In position 0 or with the ignition key  
removed for approx. 1 minute, as long  
as a door has not been opened.  
For information on using the convenience  
operation mode at the door lock or with the  
remote control, refer to page 27 or 29.  
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Convertible: top  
The fully automatic convertible top com-  
bines secure weather protection with sim-  
ple and convenient operation.  
So that you get the maximum pleasure from  
your convertible, here are a few tips:  
> It is recommended that you close the  
convertible top when the vehicle is  
parked. The closed convertible top not  
only protects the passenger compart-  
ment against unforeseen weather dam-  
age, it also represents a certain protec-  
tion against theft. Nonetheless, even if  
the convertible top is closed, only keep  
valuables in the locked luggage com-  
partment  
3. Turn the Allen wrench and move the  
glass roof in the desired direction.  
Sliding panel  
1. Lower the cover downwards, if neces-  
sary using the screwdriver from the  
onboard tool kit at the positions indi-  
cated, refer to page 178  
> Do not attach luggage rack systems to  
the convertible top  
> At temperatures below 147/–106,  
do not operate the convertible top, as  
otherwise damage can occur.  
Do not leave the soft top in the con-  
vertible top compartment for longer  
than one day when wet, as otherwise dam-  
age from moisture can occur.  
Do not place any objects on the convertible  
top, as otherwise if the top was to be oper-  
ated, they would fall off and lead to damage  
or injury.  
Never move the convertible top when the  
rollover protection system is raised.  
Driving without having completed the  
opening or closing action can lead to dam-  
age or injury.  
2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with  
the onboard tool kit in the opening pro-  
vided  
Do not place hands in the top mechanism  
during the opening and closing action.  
Keep children away from the travel path of  
the convertible top.  
For safety reasons, only operate the con-  
vertible top when the vehicle is at a stand-  
still.<  
3. Turn the Allen wrench and move the  
sliding panel in the desired direction.  
If you have initiated top operation with  
the vehicle at a standstill and then  
drive off, e.g. at a traffic light, you can con-  
tinue the initiated operation up to a speed  
of 20 mph/30 km/h.  
To do so, press and hold the correspond-  
ing button.<  
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Partial vacuums that occur at higher  
speeds in the passenger compart-  
ment can make the convertible top flap.  
Use the ventilation controls to increase the  
air supply so that no partial vacuum occurs  
in the vehicle.<  
If the opening or closing action is not  
completed, the luggage compartment  
lid cannot be opened.  
When the button for top operation is  
pressed, the side windows move down-  
wards slightly; the rear window is lowered  
completely.  
If you hold the button pressed for longer  
than 2 seconds after completion of the  
opening or closing action and the LED has  
gone out, the side windows and rear win-  
dow move once again.<  
To close the electrically activated side  
windows while the vehicle is being  
driven, always close the rear windows or  
all four windows simultaneously first, as  
otherwise the windows cannot close tightly  
at higher speeds.<  
Indicator lamp  
Prior to opening and closing  
In the following situations, a message is  
displayed on the Control Display and an  
acoustic signal sounds in addition to the  
indicator lamp:  
> Read carefully and comply with the  
safety precautions that appear above  
> Ensure that the convertible top com-  
partment floor in the luggage compart-  
ment is folded down, refer to page 32,  
as otherwise the convertible top cannot  
be opened  
> During convertible top operation, the  
LED lights up green. It goes out as soon  
as the opening or closing action is com-  
pleted  
> Ensure that the luggage compartment  
lid is closed.  
> If the indicator lamp flashes red when  
you release the button, the opening or  
closing action is not completed  
Opening and closing  
> If the indicator lamp lights up red with  
the button pressed, the convertible top  
compartment floor is folded up or a fault  
has occurred. The convertible top can-  
not be moved.  
As of ignition key position 1, with the vehi-  
cle stationary:  
So as not to place an excessive load  
on the battery, only operate the con-  
vertible top with the engine running, if pos-  
sible.  
Before closing the convertible top, remove  
foreign bodies from the windshield frame,  
as these might inhibit closing of the con-  
vertible top.<  
Interruption  
The automatic sequence of movements is  
interrupted immediately if the button for top  
operation is released. The sequence can  
be continued in the desired direction using  
the button.  
If the opening or closing action is  
interrupted for a longer period by  
releasing the button, the convertible top  
remains in that position for approx. 15 min-  
utes before it slowly moves to a stable  
position. The sequence can be continued  
using the buttons.  
Do not interrupt and continue the closing  
action several times in succession, as oth-  
erwise the fully automatic top mechanism  
can be damaged.  
1
2
3
Closing  
Indicator lamp  
Opening  
38  
If the opening or closing action is inter-  
rupted, it can happen that the luggage  
compartment lid cannot be opened.<  
Convenience operation using remote  
control and driver's door lock  
Refer to pages 27 and 29.  
Manual closing in the event of an  
electrical malfunction  
Lever out the cover between the rear  
head restraints. To do so, place the  
screwdriver as close as possible to the  
lock element, as shown in the illustra-  
tion.  
Only close the convertible top manu-  
ally if absolutely necessary; never  
open it manually. The convertible top com-  
partment lid cannot be locked in the event  
of an electrical malfunction and would  
open while the vehicle is being driven.  
Improper handling can lead to damage.<  
Before closing  
1. Open the luggage compartment lid  
2. Take the Allen wrench and screwdriver  
from the onboard tool kit  
3. Lever out the two buttons in the lug-  
gage compartment with the screwdriver  
and then pull firmly. The convertible top  
compartment lid is unlocked  
Carefully insert the Allen wrench in the  
opening and turn firmly in the direction  
indicated by the arrow until the rear  
window is completely open.  
Closing  
Perform the following work steps with  
the assistance of a second person  
and with the doors open to prevent injury  
and damage to the convertible top.<  
1. Push the cover 1 on the left and right of  
the side panel forwards. Reach into the  
resulting openings and raise the con-  
vertible top compartment lid 2 as far as  
it will go  
4. Close the luggage compartment lid  
5. Move the side windows downwards  
slightly; fully lower the rear window.  
If the rear window cannot be opened  
using the switch, it must be lowered  
manually:  
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2. Hold the convertible top at each side  
frame, arrow 3, with both hands  
Lifting the convertible top at parts  
other than the side frame can  
damage it.<  
3. Both persons lift on both sides simulta-  
neously, arrows 4, and swing the top  
forwards. In doing so, keep the convert-  
ible top compartment lid open, arrow 5,  
e.g. with your shoulder  
8. From the outside, both persons pull the  
front convertible top frame downwards  
and on both sides simultaneously as far  
as possible  
9. Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of  
the arrow until the front convertible top  
frame locks with the windshield frame.  
The rear convertible top ends are  
pressed automatically onto the convert-  
ible top compartment lid and close  
tightly with tension  
4. Raise the two convertible top ends as  
far as they will go, arrow 6, and close  
the convertible top compartment lid,  
arrow 7  
10.If necessary, close the rear window  
again manually in the same way as  
above.  
Do not raise the convertible top  
ends until after the convertible top  
has been swung forward, as otherwise  
damage can occur.<  
Wind deflector*  
The wind deflector keeps the air movement  
in the passenger compartment at a low  
level when the convertible top is open, this  
enabling pleasant driving even at higher  
speeds. You can conveniently stow it in the  
luggage compartment when it is not  
needed.  
Before fitting  
1. Take the wind deflector from the pro-  
tective sleeve  
2. Unfold the wind deflector  
5. Fold the convertible top ends down-  
wards onto the convertible top com-  
partment lid  
3. Press together the locking mechanism  
on the left side until it snaps into place  
6. From the interior, take out the cover in  
the center of the front top frame; use  
the screwdriver if necessary  
7. Insert the Allen wrench in the appropri-  
ate opening  
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4. Push out the securing pin 1 on the right  
side of the wind deflector until it snaps  
into place  
4. Fold up the upper half 4 of the wind  
deflector.  
With wind deflector fitted: do not  
incline the front seat backrests too far  
backwards if the seat is to be moved back  
to the end position, as otherwise the wind  
deflector will be damaged.<  
Removing  
The same as fitting, but in reverse order.  
Folding up  
5. Unfold the rear mounts 2.  
Fitting  
Push the handle of the securing pin on the  
left side of the vehicle all the way back and  
release the locking mechanism.  
1. Insert the wind deflector with the secur-  
ing pin 1 in the appropriate opening on  
the right side of the vehicle  
2. Guide the rear mounts 2 into the recep-  
tion points  
3. Push the securing pin 3 on the left side  
until it snaps into place in the appropri-  
ate opening, refer to arrow  
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Adjustments  
Sitting safely with safety belts  
Sitting safely  
Fasten your safety belt before starting any  
trip. Airbags complement the safety belt as  
an additional safety device, but they do not  
represent a substitute.  
The ideal sitting position can make a vital  
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
The sitting position also plays an important  
role together with the safety belts and air-  
bags in providing occupants with maximum  
levels of passive safety in an accident. To  
ensure that the safety systems operate with  
optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to  
observe the instructions contained in the  
following section.  
Your vehicle has four seats that are all  
equipped with a safety belt.  
At all times, occupants should sit  
upright and be properly restrained:  
infants and small children in appropriate  
child-restraint systems; larger children and  
adults using the safety belts.  
Never allow more than one person to wear  
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or  
small children to ride in a passenger's lap.  
Expectant mothers should always wear  
their safety belts, taking care to position  
the lap belt against the lower hips, where it  
will not exert pressure against the abdomi-  
nal area.  
Do not route the belt across your neck, or  
run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the  
belt does not become caught or jammed.  
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly  
across the hips and shoulder. Do not allow  
the belt to rest against hard or fragile  
objects. Otherwise, in the event of a frontal  
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over  
your hips, leading to abdominal injury.  
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the  
belt from fitting properly and pull the lap  
belt periodically to readjust the tension  
across your shoulder in order to avoid a  
reduction in the retention effect of the  
safety belt.<  
For additional information on transporting  
children safely, refer to page 51.  
Sitting safely with airbags  
Always maintain an adequate dis-  
tance between yourself and the air-  
bags. Always hold the steering wheel by  
its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and  
3 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of  
injuries to your hands and arms in the event  
of airbag deployment.  
No one and nothing is to come between the  
airbags and the seat occupant.  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
Make sure that the front passenger is sit-  
ting correctly and does not rest feet or legs  
on the instrument panel, otherwise leg inju-  
ries can occur if the knee and front airbags  
are triggered.  
Never let an occupant's head rest near or  
on a side airbag because the inflating air-  
bag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<  
Even if you adhere to all the instructions  
injuries resulting from contact with airbags  
cannot be fully excluded, depending on the  
circumstances. The ignition and inflation  
noise may provoke a mild – usually tempo-  
rary – hearing loss in extremely sensitive  
individuals.  
For instructions on operating safety belts,  
refer to page 47.  
For airbag locations and additional infor-  
mation on airbags, refer to page 81.  
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4
5
Backrest  
Seats  
Convertible: head restraints, refer to  
page 45  
Note before adjusting  
Never attempt to adjust your seat  
while operating the vehicle. The seat  
could respond with unexpected move-  
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle con-  
trol could lead to an accident.  
With the sports seat*, you can also adjust  
the thigh support manually:  
On the front passenger side as well, do not  
tilt the backrest too far toward the rear  
while driving. Failure to observe this pre-  
caution can prevent the belt from providing  
effective protection against injury, as the  
passenger could slide under the belt in an  
accident.  
Make sure that the footwell behind the  
driver's and front passenger's seat is empty  
and unobstructed. If you fail to do so, any  
persons or objects behind the seat could  
be injured or damaged by a rearward  
movement of the seat.<  
Pull the lever and move the thigh support in  
a longitudinal direction.  
Lumbar support* adjustment  
Also observe the instructions regarding  
damage to the safety belt on page 47.  
Convertible: with the wind deflector  
fitted, do not incline the front seat  
backrests too far backwards if the seat is to  
be moved back to the end position, as oth-  
erwise the wind deflector will be dam-  
aged.<  
You can also adjust the contours of the  
backrest to obtain additional support in the  
lumbar region.  
Seat adjustment  
To ensure that the safety systems  
continue to provide optimized protec-  
tion, please observe the adjustment  
instructions above.<  
The upper hips and spinal column receive  
supplementary support to help you main-  
tain a relaxed, upright sitting position.  
> Press the switch forwards or back-  
wards: increase or decrease curvature  
> Press the switch up or down: shift cur-  
vature at top or bottom.  
1
2
3
Inclination  
Longitudinal direction  
Height  
43  
5. Select "Last seat pos." and press the  
controller  
Seat, mirror and steering  
wheel memory  
6. Select "After unlocking" or "After open-  
ing door"  
You can store and select three different  
adjustment settings for the driver's seat,  
exterior mirrors and steering wheel.  
7. Press the controller.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not  
stored in the memory.  
When using this Key Memory feature,  
always make sure that the footwell  
behind the driver's seat is empty and unob-  
structed. If you fail to do so, any persons or  
objects behind the seat could be injured or  
damaged by a rearward movement of the  
seat.<  
Storing  
Ignition key as of position 1:  
1. Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror  
and steering-wheel positions  
2. Press MEMORY button:  
The indicator lamp in the button lights  
up  
Calling up manually  
3. Press the desired memory button 1, 2  
or 3:  
The indicator lamp goes out.  
Do not call up a position from the  
memory while the vehicle is moving.  
There is a risk of accident from unexpected  
movement of the seat or steering wheel.<  
Calling up automatically  
You have two possibilities:  
Convenience mode  
> Calling up on unlocking the vehicle  
> Calling up on opening the driver's door.  
1. Open the driver's door after unlocking  
or turn the ignition key to position 1  
If you want to call up the last driver's seat,  
exterior mirror and steering wheel position,  
proceed as follows:  
2. Briefly press the desired memory but-  
ton 1, 2 or 3.  
The system immediately cancels the  
adjustment procedure when you press one  
of the seat adjustment switches or use one  
of the memory buttons.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open the menu  
The adjusting procedure for the steering  
wheel is immediately interrupted if you  
operate the switch for the steering wheel  
adjustment in any direction, refer to  
page 48.  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Door locks" and press the con-  
troller  
4. Select "Central locking" and press the  
controller  
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Safety feature  
Coupe  
1. Close the driver's door and turn the  
ignition key to position 0 or 2  
Adjusting the height  
2. Press the desired memory button 1, 2  
or 3 and maintain pressure until the  
adjustment process has been com-  
pleted.  
If you press the MEMORY button acciden-  
tally:  
Press the button again; the indicator lamp  
goes out.  
Tilt function, passenger-side mirror  
> To raise: pull  
Automatic curb monitor  
> To lower: press.  
To reach the lowest position, press  
the button, refer to arrow 1.<  
Adjusting tilt angle  
Swivel the head restraints.  
Removal  
1. Pull the head restraint upwards to the  
stop  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and remove  
the head restraint.  
Activating  
1. Select the driver's exterior mirror with  
the switch  
Installation  
2. When you engage reverse gear or  
selector-lever position R, the exterior  
mirror glass on the front passenger side  
tilts downward slightly. This allows the  
driver to see the area immediately adja-  
cent to the vehicle – such as a curb –  
when parking, etc.  
Push the head restraint into the supports.  
Convertible  
Adjusting height  
Deactivating  
Slide the mirror selection switch to the pas-  
senger's side position.  
Front head restraints  
Head restraints reduce the risk of spi-  
nal injury in the event of an accident.  
> To raise: move the switch upwards  
Adjust the head restraints so that they are  
centered roughly at the level of your ears.<  
> To lower: move the switch downwards.  
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Adjusting tilt angle  
Convertible: releasing backrest  
Swivel the head restraints.  
The belt system integrated in the seat  
ensures easier entry in the rear.  
1. Pull lever 1 upwards and fold the back-  
rest forwards  
Entry to the rear  
2. Press and hold button 2 until the seat  
has moved to the desired position  
Before moving off, fold back both seat  
backrests. Otherwise, there is a risk  
of accident from unexpected movement.<  
3. After entry to the rear, fold back the  
backrest and lock it in place  
Coupe: releasing backrest  
4. Press and hold button 3. The seat  
moves back to its previous position.  
If you release button 3 before this, the  
seat stops in its current position.  
You can lock the backrest in place  
when it is folded forward. This is use-  
ful, for example, when you get into the vehi-  
cle when it is parked on a hill. Press the  
backrest until it audibly locks into place. To  
fold it back, you do not have to use lever 1  
to release it.<  
Pull the lever upwards and fold the back-  
rest forwards.  
The lever is designed in such a way that the  
safety belt can be stored there. This  
enables you to fasten the safety belt more  
conveniently.  
Lock backrest warning lamp:  
Lights up when the backrest is not  
locked. At the same time, an addi-  
tional message appears on the Control Dis-  
play.  
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Releasing  
Safety belts  
1. Hold the belt firmly  
Fasten your safety belt before starting any  
trip. Airbags complement the safety belt as  
an additional safety device, but they do not  
represent a substitute.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle  
3. Guide the belt into its reel.  
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will  
be in the correct position for adults of every  
build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer  
to page 43.  
Damage to safety belts  
If the safety belts are damaged or  
stretched in an accident: have the  
entire belt system, including the tensioning  
mechanisms, replaced at your BMW cen-  
ter. Have the belt anchorage points  
inspected for damage at the same time.  
Failure to observe this precaution may pre-  
vent the safety belts from effectively pro-  
viding optimal protection when needed.<  
Heated seats  
Fastening  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage  
in the belt buckle.  
Please fasten safety belt  
warning lamp:  
Lights up until the driver and front  
passenger have fastened their safety belts.  
Depending on the model, a signal* sounds  
or a message* appears on the Control Dis-  
play at the same time.  
The warning is also issued when the driver  
or front passenger removes his or her  
safety belt while driving.  
The system regulates the temperatures of  
the seat cushion and backrest.  
The temperature setting progresses one  
step through its control sequence each  
time you press the button.  
To switch off:  
Maintain pressure on the button for several  
seconds.  
The warning can also take place if  
objects are placed on the passenger  
seat.<  
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Mirrors  
Adjusting exterior mirrors  
There are two photocells in the interior  
mirror to control the automatic dimming  
of the interior mirror. One is integrated  
within the mirror's lens, refer to arrow,  
while the other is located at an offset  
position on the rear of the mirror hous-  
ing.  
Armrest in the driver's door:  
1
2
4-way adjustment  
Switching to the other mirror or auto-  
matic curb monitor, refer to page 45  
For trouble-free operation, keep the  
photocells clean and do not cover the  
area between the interior rearview mir-  
ror and the windshield. Do not attach  
any kind of stickers on the windshield in  
front of the mirror, either.  
To prevent the exterior mirrors from  
being damaged due to the width of  
the vehicle, always fold them in by hand  
before entering an automatic car wash.<  
You can also adjust the mirrors manually  
if necessary by pressing against the outer  
edges of their lenses.  
Steering wheel adjustment  
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat,  
mirror and steering wheel memory,  
page 44.  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while  
the vehicle is moving. There is a risk  
of accident from unexpected movement.<  
The mirror on the passenger's side  
features a lens with a more convex  
surface than the mirror installed on the  
driver's side. When estimating the distance  
between yourself and other traffic, bear in  
mind that the objects reflected in the mirror  
are closer than they appear. This means  
that estimations of the distance to following  
traffic should not be regarded as precise.<  
Automatic functions  
> Both exterior mirrors are automatically  
heated in ignition key position 2  
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four  
directions.  
> The interior and exterior mirrors dim  
depending on the light occurring when  
the vehicle is being driven forward*.  
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer  
to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory,  
page 44.  
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A list with different functions is dis-  
played:  
Automatic steering wheel  
adjustment  
In conjunction with seat, mirror and steer-  
ing wheel memory.  
> "Navigation"  
Voice instructions for the navigation  
system  
The steering wheel automatically moves as  
high up and far forward as possible to ease  
driver entry and exit before then returning  
to the standard position or stored memory  
setting.  
> "Air recirculation on / off"  
In this mode, you can continuously  
block the supply of outside air, refer  
to AUC Automatic recirculated-air  
control on page 89  
This automatic feature is governed by the  
driver's door and the ignition lock.  
> "Mute on / off"  
Mutes the audio sources  
Steering wheel heater*  
> "Screen on / off"  
Switches the Control Display on/off  
> "Short cut / Telephone"  
Display/hide phone book  
> "Next entertainment source"  
Changes audio source  
4. Select the desired function  
In ignition key position 2, press the button.  
The indicator lamp within the button lights  
up when the steering wheel heater is in  
operation.  
Programming button function  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, an  
individual function can be assigned to each  
of the two programmable function buttons  
in the steering wheel.  
5. Press the controller  
6. Select button if necessary  
.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
7. Press the controller.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
3. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and  
press the controller.  
You can operate the selected function  
using the corresponding button.  
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Operating function  
Briefly press the corresponding button on  
the steering wheel.  
Voice instructions of navigation system:  
> Switch voice instructions on/off:  
Maintain pressure on the button for  
several seconds  
> Repeat the last voice instruction:  
Briefly press the button  
> To prevent the navigation system from  
interrupting other audio sources, such  
as a news program or traffic bulletin,  
you can cancel the voice instructions:  
Press the button briefly during an  
instruction.  
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Transporting children safely  
Never install a rearward-facing child-  
The right place for children  
restraint system in the front passen-  
ger seat of this vehicle if the passenger air-  
bag is not deactivated. If you do so, the  
child could be severely injured when the  
airbag is triggered.  
Children always in the rear  
Accident research shows that the safest  
place for children in a vehicle is in the rear  
seat.  
Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag  
supplemental restraint system for the front  
passenger. Because the backrest on any  
rearward-facing child-restraint system – of  
the kind designed for infants under 1 year  
and 20 Ibs./9 kg – would be within the air-  
bag's deployment range, you should never  
mount such a system in the front passenger  
seat, since the impact of the airbag against  
the child restraint's backrest could lead to  
serious or fatal injuries.<  
Older children should be tightly secured  
with a safety belt, after they have outgrown  
a booster seat that is appropriate for their  
age, height and weight.  
Child-restraint system in the rear  
Children under 13 years of age and  
children less than 5 ft/150 cm tall  
should always ride in the rear and the  
restraint systems should be secured with  
the vehicle's safety belts.<  
Younger children should be secured in an  
appropriate forward-facing child-restraint  
system that has first been properly  
secured. We strongly urge you to carefully  
read and comply with the instructions for  
installation and use provided by the child-  
restraint's manufacturer whenever you use  
such a device.  
Installing child-restraint  
systems  
Before installing any child-restraint system  
or child seat, read the following:  
Observe the child-restraint system  
manufacturer's instructions for instal-  
lation and use. Otherwise the degree of  
protection can be reduced.  
After an accident, have all parts of the  
child-restraint system and of the relevant  
vehicle safety belt system checked by a  
BMW center and replaced if necessary.<  
All rear sitting positions in your vehicle  
meet the recommendations of SAE J1819,  
an industry-recommended practice for  
securing child-restraint systems in motor  
vehicles.  
Commercially-available child-restraint sys-  
tems are designed to be secured with a lap  
belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi-  
nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or  
inadequately installed restraint systems  
can increase the risk of injury to children.  
Always read and follow the instructions that  
come with the system.  
Exception for front passenger seat  
Should it become necessary to use  
a child-restraint system on the front  
passenger seat, the airbags on the passen-  
ger's side must be deactivated. Deactivat-  
ing the passenger airbags is only possible  
on the Coupe. Your BMW center will be  
glad to advise you.<  
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the corresponding anchorage point to  
secure the child-restraint system, as  
shown in the illustration below.  
Child seat security  
All of the rear belt retractors and the front  
passenger's safety belt can be locked for  
mounting and securing child-restraint sys-  
tems.  
Each sitting position is fitted with a head  
restraint.  
The head restraint must be adjusted into  
the lowest possible position. Pass the  
tether strap over the head restraint.  
Information regarding this is located near  
the buckle latch of each safety belt.  
Adjust the tether strap according to  
the child-restraint manufacturer's  
instructions.<  
To lock safety belt  
Pull the entire length of the belt from the  
belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the  
belt somewhat and engage the buckle,  
then tighten the belt against the child-  
restraint system. The retraction mechanism  
is now locked.  
LATCH child-restraint fixing  
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for  
CHildren.  
The rear outer sitting positions are pro-  
vided with anchors for a LATCH child-  
restraint fixing.  
To unlock safety belt  
Release the buckle, remove the child-  
restraint system and allow the belt retractor  
to reel the belt completely in.  
To fit the LATCH child-restraint fixing,  
follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the system manufacturer.<  
Coupe: child-restraint system with  
tether strap  
Access to anchorage points  
If you use a child-restraint system with a  
tether strap, two additional tether anchor-  
age points have been provided – refer to  
the arrows in the illustration. Depending on  
the location selected for sitting in the rear  
passenger area, attach the tether strap to  
The illustrations show the right rear seat as  
an example. The outer anchorage points  
for the LATCH child-restraint fixing are  
identified by flags.  
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Canadian models only:  
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-  
restraint fixing are identified by buttons.  
Installation guide  
The installation guide makes it easier to fit  
the LATCH child-restraint fixing and at the  
same time protects the surface of the  
seats.  
The installation guide is available at  
your BMW center. Always observe  
the related operating instructions and  
safety precautions.<  
1. Pull the belt away from the area of the  
child-restraint fixing  
2. Firmly press the installation guide into  
the gap between the upholstery on seat  
and backrest, continuing until the two  
funnel-shaped guides snap into place in  
the LATCH support braces in the seat.  
Pull the installation guide to remove.  
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Driving  
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the  
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-  
sents a potential safety hazard.  
Ignition lock  
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always  
select idle position or position N and apply  
the handbrake before leaving the vehicle  
with the engine running.<  
When starting the engine, do not press the  
accelerator pedal.  
Do not allow the engine to warm up by  
leaving it running while the vehicle remains  
stationary. Instead, begin to drive immedi-  
ately at a moderate engine speed.  
0 Steering locked  
The key can only be inserted or removed in  
this position.  
Special starting conditions  
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down  
when starting if  
After removing the key, turn the steering  
wheel slightly until it locks.  
> the engine fails to start on the first  
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or  
cold  
Interlock on automatic transmission  
> Only move the selector lever from  
position P with the engine running  
> the engine is started at very low tem-  
peratures, below approx. +57/–156,  
at high altitudes, over 3,300 ft/1,000 m.  
> To turn the key back to position 0 or to  
remove it, first select the selector lever  
position P.  
Avoid frequent starting in quick suc-  
cession or repeated start attempts in  
1 Steering unlocked  
which the engine does not start. Otherwise,  
the fuel is not burned or inadequately  
burned and there is a danger of overheat-  
ing and damaging the catalytic converter.<  
A slight steering wheel movement often  
makes it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1.  
Individual current consumers are ready for  
operation.  
Manual transmission  
1. Apply the handbrake  
2 Ignition switched on  
2. Gearshift lever in idle position  
3. Press the clutch pedal  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
3 Start engine  
If the clutch pedal is not  
depressed, the engine will not  
start.<  
Starting engine  
4. Start the engine.  
Do not terminate the starting operation  
too early, but after approx. 20 seconds  
at the latest. When the engine starts, let  
go of the ignition key immediately.  
Do not run the engine in closed  
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of  
toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon-  
sciousness and death. The exhaust gases  
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and  
colorless, but highly toxic gas.  
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SMG Sequential manual  
transmission and automatic  
transmission  
SMG Sequential manual  
transmission  
1. Engage a drive position  
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-  
nience starting feature. Here, it is sufficient  
to turn the ignition key only briefly to posi-  
tion 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right  
away. The system responds by automati-  
cally engaging the starter for a certain  
period and allowing it to run until the engine  
starts, after which it then disengages auto-  
matically.  
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.  
A signal sounds if the idle position N is  
engaged on stopping the engine.  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic  
1. Engage selector-lever position P  
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.  
SMG Sequential manual  
transmission  
Handbrake  
1. Press the brake pedal  
2. Engage selector-lever position N  
3. Start the engine.  
The handbrake is primarily intended to pre-  
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked;  
it brakes the rear wheels.  
If the engine does not start, engage  
the last gear selected again, refer to  
instrument cluster display, and then  
engage selector-lever position N.<  
Indicator lamp  
The indicator lamp lights up, and an  
acoustic signal also sounds when  
starting off. The handbrake is  
engaged.  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic  
Indicator lamp for Canadian mod-  
els.  
1. Press the brake pedal  
2. Engage selector-lever position P or N  
3. Start the engine.  
Engaging  
The lever locks into place automatically;  
the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster  
lights up as of ignition key position 1.  
Switching off engine  
Do not remove the ignition key while  
the vehicle is rolling, as otherwise the  
steering wheel lock would engage while  
steering.  
When leaving the vehicle, remove the igni-  
tion key and lock the steering.  
When parking on a downhill incline, apply  
the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle  
could roll away.<  
Manual transmission  
Releasing  
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0  
2. Engage first or reverse gear.  
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and  
lower the lever.  
If exceptional circumstances should  
make it necessary to engage the  
handbrake while the vehicle is in motion,  
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do not pull it too strongly. In doing so, con-  
tinuously press the button of the handbrake  
lever.  
The backup lamps automatically switch on  
in ignition key position 2.  
Strong application of the handbrake can  
lead to overbraking of the rear axle and  
associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle rear  
end.  
SMG Sequential manual  
transmission*  
The brake lamps do not light up when the  
handbrake is engaged.  
The concept  
The SMG Sequential manual transmission  
is an automated manual transmission in  
which an electro-hydraulic system handles  
the clutching and gear changes.  
Vehicles with manual or SMG transmission:  
When parking on inclines, engage the  
handbrake, as even engaging the first or  
reverse gear might not under certain cir-  
cumstances secure the vehicle against  
moving.  
You operate the SMG using the selector  
lever in the center console and two shift  
paddles on the steering wheel.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission:  
Engage selector-lever position P.<  
It offers the following functions:  
To prevent corrosion and one-sided  
braking action, occasionally engage  
the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is  
slowly coming to a standstill if the traffic  
conditions are suitable.<  
> Choice of manual or automatic mode:  
Sequential mode or Drive mode  
> Options of two drive programs:  
Normal or Sport, refer to page 59  
> Protection against incorrect gearshifts  
and automatic shift down at minimum  
engine speed, also in the Sequential  
mode  
Manual transmission  
> Kickdown function in the Drive mode  
> Acceleration assistant, refer to  
page 60.  
The SMG is operational in ignition key posi-  
tion 2.  
Selector-lever positions  
While shifting gear in the 5th/6th gear  
level, press the gearshift lever to the  
right, as otherwise engine damage could  
occur from inadvertently engaging a gear in  
the 3rd/4th gear level.  
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with the  
clutch; use the handbrake. Otherwise there  
is high clutch wear.<  
The current selector-lever position is dis-  
played on the center console.  
Reverse gear  
Select only when the vehicle is completely  
stationary. When pressing the gearshift  
lever to the left, overcome some resis-  
tance.  
> R: Reverse gear  
> N: Neutral, idle  
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> One-touch function for Sequential  
mode  
+: manual upshifts  
D Drive mode  
In the Drive mode, all forward gears are  
shifted automatically.  
—: manual downshifts  
To switch from Sequential to Drive mode:  
Briefly press the selector lever to the right  
towards D.  
> D: Drive mode.  
N is automatically engaged if the  
driver's door is opened with the  
engine running and neither pedals, shift  
paddles nor the selector lever are oper-  
ated.  
This is indicated by an acoustic signal and  
the flashing display N in the instrument  
cluster.<  
Kickdown:  
For rapid acceleration, e.g. overtaking,  
press the accelerator pedal as far down as  
it will go: you achieve maximum accelera-  
tion.  
To switch back to the Sequential mode:  
briefly press the selector lever back to the  
right towards D or change the current gear  
using the shift paddles or selector lever.  
Gear display  
Start off quickly on slopes. Do not  
hold the vehicle on a hill by applying  
the throttle, but engage the handbrake  
instead. Otherwise overheating can occur  
in the area of the transmission.<  
Gear changes  
Using selector lever  
> To shift up, briefly press the selector  
lever towards +  
R N 1 to 6  
The currently engaged gear is displayed, in  
the Drive mode preceded by a D.  
> To shift down, briefly press towards —.  
Using shift paddles on steering  
wheel  
Shiftlock  
Press the brake pedal before shifting out  
of N; the shift command will not be exe-  
cuted unless the brake is applied.  
R Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is completely  
stationary.  
Sequential mode  
After every engine start, as soon as the  
selector lever is pushed to the right and the  
brake pedal is pressed, the Sequential  
mode is activated.  
> To shift up, pull one of the shift paddles  
> To shift down, press.  
In the following situations, the SMG in the  
Sequential mode assists you:  
The gear is changed using the shift paddles  
or selector lever.  
> Upshifts and downshifts are executed  
only when they will result in a plausible  
combination of engine and vehicle  
Driving off is also possible in second gear,  
e.g. when the roadway is icy.  
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speed; thus, for example, a downshift  
that would cause the engine to overrev  
will not be executed by the system  
Possible displays  
> When the vehicle is stationary, the  
transmission automatically downshifts  
into first gear  
> Shortly before dropping below a gear-  
dependent minimum speed, the trans-  
mission downshifts automatically even  
without your intervention.  
P R N D DS M1 to M6  
Malfunction  
The selector lever position is indicated, and  
in the manual mode the gear currently  
engaged.  
The warning lamp lights up and a  
message appears on the Control  
Display. There is a malfunction in  
the transmission system. Avoid high loads.  
While it will remain still possible to move  
the selector lever to any desired position,  
the transmission will revert to operation in  
its default mode with only a limited number  
of forward gears.  
Changing selector-lever positions  
Have the system checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
Information on jump-starting and towing  
begins on page 185.  
Overheating  
An interlock prevents inadvertent gear-  
shifts into selector-lever positions R and P.  
To cancel the interlock, press the button on  
the front of the selector lever knob, refer to  
arrow.  
The warning lamp lights up and a  
message appears on the Control  
Display. In addition, an acoustic  
signal sounds. Overheating in the area of  
the transmission. If possible, stop or drive  
off quickly so that the system can cool  
down.  
Shiftlock  
Press the brake pedal before shifting out  
of P or N; the shift command will not be  
executed unless the brake is applied.  
Automatic transmission  
with Steptronic*  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after  
you select a driving position, maintain pres-  
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready  
to start.  
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you  
can also shift manually with Steptronic,  
refer to page 59.  
To prevent the vehicle from rolling,  
always select selector-lever posi-  
Selector-lever positions  
tion P and engage the handbrake before  
leaving the vehicle with the engine running.  
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the  
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-  
sents a potential safety hazard.<  
P R N D M/S + –  
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Upshifts and downshifts are executed only  
when they will result in a plausible combi-  
nation of engine and vehicle speed; thus,  
for example, a downshift that would cause  
the engine to overrev will not be executed  
by the system. The selected gear appears  
briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by  
the current gear.  
P Parking  
Select only when the vehicle is completely  
stationary. The rear wheels are blocked.  
R Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is completely  
stationary.  
To use the automatic function again, move  
the selector lever to the right into posi-  
tion D.  
N Neutral  
E.g. engage in car washes. The vehicle can  
roll.  
Malfunction  
D Drive, automatic position  
The warning lamp lights up and a  
message appears on the Control  
Display. There is a malfunction in  
the transmission system. Avoid heavy  
loads.  
While it will remain still possible to move  
the selector lever to any desired position,  
the transmission will revert to operation in  
its default mode with only a limited number  
of forward gears.  
Position for normal vehicle operation.  
All forward gears are available.  
Under normal operating conditions, fuel  
consumption is lowest when driving in  
position D.  
Kickdown  
The kickdown mode provides maximum  
acceleration:  
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the  
full-throttle resistance point.  
Have the system checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
Towing, refer to page, 185, jump-starting,  
refer to page 185.  
M/S manual operation and  
Sport program  
Dynamic Driving Control  
The Dynamic Driving Control makes it pos-  
sible for your BMW to react in an even more  
sports-oriented manner at the push of a  
button:  
> The engine responds more spontane-  
ously to accelerator pedal movements  
> The steering conveys a feeling of even  
better contact with the road surface  
Move the selector lever from position D to  
the left into gearshift gate M/S:  
> Cruise control:  
The stored speed you call up is reached  
more quickly.  
The sport program is activated and DS  
appears in the instrument cluster.  
This position is recommended for a perfor-  
mance-oriented driving style. It is engaged  
automatically when the Dynamic Driving  
Control is activated, see below.  
Additionally with SMG:  
> Gearshifts are faster  
> The engine speed range is used opti-  
mally in the Drive mode.  
When the selector lever is moved slightly  
towards + or –, the Steptronic shifts gear  
and manual operation is activated. The  
instrument cluster shows M1 through M6.  
With automatic transmission:  
> The Sport program is activated.  
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Activating system  
Turn signals/  
headlamp flasher  
With ignition key in position 2  
Press the SPORT button.  
The LED in the button lights up and SPORT  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
1
2
3
High beams  
Headlamp flasher  
Turn signals  
Deactivating system  
> Press the SPORT button again or  
> engage reverse gear or  
> switch off the engine.  
Using turn signals  
Move the lever beyond the resistance  
point. It then returns to the center position  
when released. Press the lever as far as the  
resistance point to switch off the turn sig-  
nals.  
The LED in the button and SPORT in the  
instrument cluster go out.  
If the indicator lamp flashes faster  
than usual, a turn signal has failed.<  
Acceleration assistant with SMG  
The acceleration assistant enables opti-  
mized vehicle acceleration at racing car  
level on road surfaces with good adhesion  
when starting off.  
Signaling briefly  
Press the lever as far as the resistance  
point and hold there if necessary. It then  
returns to the center position when  
released.  
Do not use the acceleration assistant  
too often, as otherwise components  
will wear prematurely.<  
1. Activate the Dynamic Driving Control  
Triple turn signal activation  
2. Press the DSC button, refer to page 77,  
for longer than three seconds  
Press the lever as far as the resistance  
point; the turn signals flash three times.  
You can activate or deactivate this func-  
tion.  
3. Press the accelerator pedal down fully:  
kickdown. The ideal starting-off engine  
speed is set.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
To maintain driving stability, drive  
with the DSC on whenever possible.<  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Lighting" and press the control-  
ler  
4. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and  
press the controller.  
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cleaned at regular and appropriate inter-  
vals.  
Do not use the washers if there is any  
danger that the fluid will freeze on the  
windshield. If you do so, your vision could  
be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a  
washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer  
fluid.  
Avoid activating the washer when the res-  
ervoir is empty, as damage to the pump  
could result.<  
Triple turn signal activation is acti-  
vated.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are auto-  
matically heated in ignition key position 2.  
Wiper system  
Rain sensor  
The rain sensor controls windshield wipe  
operation depending on the amount of rain.  
The rain sensor is located on the wind-  
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-  
view mirror.  
1
Standard wiper speed: briefly press  
once.  
The system automatically reverts to  
operation in the intermittent mode  
whenever the vehicle is stationary.  
Fast wipe: briefly press twice or press  
beyond the resistance point.  
The system automatically reverts to  
operation in the standard wipe mode  
whenever the vehicle is stationary  
Activating rain sensor  
As of ignition key position 1, briefly press  
the button. The indicator lamp in the button  
lights up. The wipers will always respond  
by completing at least one sweep of the  
windshield.  
2
3
4
5
Switching off wipers or for brief wipe  
Activating/deactivating rain sensor  
Cleaning windshield and headlamps  
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level  
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level  
The lever automatically returns to its initial  
position when released.  
Turn the serrated dial 5.  
Deactivating rain sensor  
Cleaning windshield and headlamps  
Press the button again. The indicator lamp  
goes out.  
The system sprays washer fluid against the  
windshield and activates the wipers for a  
brief period.  
The rain sensor is automatically deacti-  
vated when you switch off the ignition.  
When the vehicle lighting system is  
switched on, the headlamps are also  
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Deactivate the rain sensor when  
passing through an automatic car  
wash. Failure to do so could result in dam-  
age caused by undesired wiper activa-  
tion.<  
One lever for all functions  
Washer fluid  
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.  
Always keep it well away from sparks  
and open flames, and store it in tightly  
closed containers well out of the reach of  
children. Always observe the instructions  
for use provided on the containers.<  
1 Maintaining and storing speed,  
accelerating  
Press the lever up to the resistance point:  
The system maintains and stores the cur-  
rent vehicle speed. The display 1 in the  
speedometer indicates this regulated  
speed, refer to page 63. Every time you  
briefly press the lever, the vehicle's speed  
increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Washer fluid reservoir  
Press the lever up to the resistance point  
and hold it:  
The vehicle accelerates without pressure  
on the accelerator pedal. The system main-  
tains and stores your current speed as  
soon as you release the lever.  
Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters  
Press the lever beyond the resistance  
point:  
Increases the speed by 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Fill with water and – if required – with a  
washer antifreeze, according to manufac-  
turer's recommendations.  
The vehicle may accelerate beyond the  
regulated speed on steep downhill  
stretches where the engine's braking effect  
alone may not be sufficient to slow the  
vehicle. Speed can drop on uphill grades if  
the engine output is insufficient.  
In order to keep to the mixture ratio,  
mix the washer fluid before filling.<  
Cruise control  
2 Maintaining and storing speed,  
decelerating  
The concept  
The cruise control is available for use at  
speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and  
higher. The vehicle maintains and stores  
the speed that you set using the lever  
mounted on the steering column.  
Pull the lever:  
Functions are the same as 1, only the vehi-  
cle speed is reduced.  
3 Interrupting cruise control  
Do not use the cruise control when  
driving on winding roads, in heavy  
traffic or in poor road conditions – e.g.  
snow, rain, ice, loose road surface – that do  
not permit a constant speed.<  
With the cruise control active, briefly press  
the lever up or down.  
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In addition, cruise control is interrupted  
automatically  
> when you apply pressure to the brake  
pedal  
> when you press down the clutch pedal  
or engage position N of the automatic  
transmission/SMG  
> when DSC comes on.  
4 Recalling stored speed  
Briefly press button 4: the vehicle acceler-  
ates to and maintains the stored speed.  
Deactivating system  
When the ignition is switched off, the sys-  
tem is deactivated and the stored speed is  
deleted.  
Displays in instrument cluster  
1
2
Display for stored speed with cruise  
control activated  
Digital speedometer.  
Briefly displays the selected speed  
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Everything under control  
Odometer, outside  
temperature display, clock  
Tachometer  
When the ignition is off you can briefly acti-  
vate the time, outside temperature and  
odometer displays by pressing the knob 3  
at the lower left of the instrument cluster.  
Outside temperature display, clock,  
date 1  
The outside temperature and the time are  
displayed from ignition key position 1  
onwards.  
The white-striped advance warning field,  
arrow 1, changes depending on the engine  
temperature. The segments disappear in  
sequence as the engine warms to its nor-  
mal operating temperature.  
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as  
far as the advance warning field whenever  
possible.  
You can set the measurement unit 7 or 6  
on the Control Display, refer to Measure-  
ment units on page 72.  
To call up the date:  
Briefly press the CHECK button on the turn  
indicator lever, refer to page 69.  
Setting the time and date, refer to page 73.  
Engine speeds in the red warning field,  
arrow 2, must be avoided.  
In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted  
to protect the engine.  
Ice warning  
A signal sounds when the outside temper-  
ature falls to roughly +37.57/+36; this is  
accompanied by a message.  
Please bear in mind that the ice warn-  
ing does nothing to alter the fact that  
black ice may be present on roads at tem-  
peratures higher than +37.57/+36, e.g.  
on bridges and shaded roads.<  
Odometer and trip odometer 2  
To reset the trip odometer to zero:  
Press button 3 in the instrument cluster.  
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Engine oil thermometer  
Servicerequirementdisplay  
In instrument cluster  
The engine oil temperature is between  
approx. 1607/706 and approx. 3407/  
1706 during normal operation.  
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a  
message appears on the Control Display.  
The remaining distance to be driven, the  
date for the next maintenance as well as  
the date entered for the state emission or  
vehicle inspection are displayed briefly as  
of ignition key position 2, if the date is  
imminent.  
Fuel gauge  
Your BMW Service Advisor will deter-  
mine your vehicle's current service  
requirements by reading out the data  
stored in the vehicle key.<  
On Control Display  
You can view additional information on ser-  
vice and maintenance procedures on the  
Control Display.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal-  
lons/70 liters, including the reserve capac-  
ity of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters. You can  
find information on refueling on page 162.  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Service" and press the control-  
ler  
3. Select "Service requirements" and  
press the controller  
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer  
period, when you are driving in mountain-  
ous areas, for example, the indicator may  
fluctuate slightly.  
4. Select "Status" and press the control-  
ler.  
After the reserve quantity has been  
The display shows a list of selected service  
and maintenance procedures, as well as  
legally mandated official inspections.  
reached, a message appears for a short  
time on the Control Display; the remaining  
range is shown in the computer. Below a  
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the mes-  
sage remains on the Control Display.  
Refuel as soon as possible once your  
cruising range falls below 30 miles/  
50 km, as otherwise engine functions are  
not ensured and damage can occur.<  
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4. Select "Status" and press the controller  
5. Select "Emission inspect." or "State  
inspection" and press the controller  
Symbols  
The service deadline has already  
passed.  
6. Select "Set service date" and press the  
controller. The month is highlighted  
The deadline for service or an official  
inspection is approaching. Please fix  
a service appointment.  
7. Turn the controller to make the adjust-  
ment  
No service is currently required.  
You can request more detailed information  
on every entry.  
8. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The year is highlighted  
9. Turn the controller to make the adjust-  
ment  
Select the entry and press the controller.  
To exit the menu:  
10.Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The date entry is stored.  
Select  
and press the controller.  
To exit the menu:  
Select  
and press the controller.  
Entering dates for state emission and  
vehicle inspections  
Make sure the date in the Control Center is  
always set correctly, refer to page 73, as  
otherwise the effectiveness of CBS Condi-  
tion Based Service is not ensured.  
Check Control  
The concept  
The Check Control monitors functions in  
the vehicle and issues a message if there is  
a malfunction in the monitored systems.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open the menu  
Supplementary messages on the Control  
Display are intended to assist you in  
assessing the severity of malfunctions; they  
provide you with the information you need  
to decide on the best way to respond.  
2. Select "Service" and press the control-  
ler  
3. Select "Service requirements" and  
press the controller  
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display until the problem is corrected. Sup-  
plementary information can also appear on  
the Control Display.  
Display of a message  
To exit the menu:  
Select  
and press the controller.  
Priority 2  
These status messages and malfunction  
reports are indicated by the gong and dis-  
played for approx. 20 seconds.  
means that a Check Control message is  
present.  
Information and malfunction reports are  
indicated by an illuminated indicator or  
warning lamp symbol.  
To hide a displayed message: briefly press  
the CHECK button on the turn signal lever.  
Check Control symbol and message  
on Control Display  
Depending on the status of the monitored  
systems, various symbols are displayed:  
At the same time, a gong sounds and a text  
message appears on the Control Display.  
No malfunctions are present in the  
monitored systems.  
Supplementary instructions  
Malfunctions are present in the moni-  
tored systems.  
Depending upon how serious the  
problem is, a supplementary mes-  
sage may also appear on the Control Dis-  
play.  
The symbols also indicate the status of the  
service requirement display, refer to  
page 66.  
Messages are assigned one of two priority  
ratings:  
Priority 1  
These messages and malfunction reports  
are signaled by a gong. If a number of mal-  
functions occur simultaneously, they are  
displayed in succession. These messages  
cannot be deleted, and they remain on the  
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Calling up stored messages on  
Control Display  
Using CHECK button  
The display disappears automatically after  
a short time.  
To exit the menu immediately:  
Select  
and press the controller.  
1. Press the button longer:  
The first stored message is displayed  
Displays after completion of trip  
Malfunction reports generated during the  
trip are shown consecutively when you  
switch off the ignition.  
2. Briefly press the button:  
A new message appears each time you  
briefly press the button.  
Before the display disappears, you can dis-  
play the messages once again. Press the  
CHECK button for approx. 2 seconds.  
If several messages are present, you can  
continue to briefly press the CHECK button  
to view them in succession.  
Using Control Center  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Press button.  
The display  
> cancels itself automatically after a brief  
period  
The start menu is opened  
> can be canceled by again pressing the  
CHECK button for approx. 2 seconds.  
2. Press the controller to open the menu  
3. Select "Service" and press the control-  
ler  
4. Select "Check Control messages" and  
press the controller. The stored mes-  
sages appear on the display  
5. Select the desired message and press  
the controller.  
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Average fuel consumption  
Computer  
The average fuel consumption is calculated  
for the time during which the engine is run-  
ning.  
You can use the Control Display to view  
your fuel consumption rate over two differ-  
ent distances, refer to Computer or Trip  
computer.  
To reset the average fuel consumption:  
press the BC button in the turn signal lever  
for approx. 2 seconds.  
Mode selection  
Average speed  
As of ignition key position 1, you can use  
the BC button in the turn signal lever to call  
up computer information in the instrument  
cluster.  
Periods with the vehicle parked and the  
engine off are not included in the calcula-  
tions of average speed.  
To reset the average speed: press the  
BC button in the turn signal lever for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
A new function appears each time you  
briefly press the BC button.  
Displays in instrument cluster  
Displays on Control Display  
You can also call up the computer via the  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Press button.  
The start menu is opened  
The display sequence:  
> Cruising range  
> Average speed  
> Average fuel consumption.  
Cruising range  
Displays the estimated cruising range  
available with the remaining fuel. The sys-  
tem calculates the cruising range based on  
operating conditions over the last 20 miles/  
30 km and the amount of fuel remaining in  
the tank.  
2. Move the controller to the right to open  
"Navigation".  
On vehicles without navigation system:  
open "Car Data"  
3. Select "Car Data" and press the con-  
troller.  
Always refuel as soon as possible  
once your cruising range falls to  
below 30 miles/50 km, as otherwise engine  
functions are not ensured and damage can  
occur.<  
You can choose between two display  
options:  
> Computer  
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> Trip computer,  
suitable e.g. for a vacation trip.  
> Average fuel consumption.  
To switch the trip computer on/off and  
reset all the values:  
Computer  
1. Select "Set" and press the controller  
2. Select the desired menu item  
3. Press the controller.  
Select "Onboard info" and press the con-  
troller.  
Entering a distance manually  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open "Navigation".  
On vehicles without navigation system:  
open "Car Data"  
2. Select "Car Data" and press the con-  
troller  
> Estimated time of arrival at destination:  
3. Select "Onboard info" and press the  
controller  
> Entering a distance manually in the  
computer, see below  
4. Select "Dist. to destination" and press  
the controller  
> Entering a destination in the naviga-  
tion system, refer to page 110  
> Cruising range  
> Distance to destination:  
> Entering a distance manually in the  
computer, see below  
> Entering a destination in the naviga-  
tion system, refer to page 110  
> Average speed  
> Average fuel consumption.  
5. Turn the controller to select the dis-  
tance to your destination. When doing  
so, maintain a slight resistance if neces-  
sary if a greater difference is to be  
entered  
Trip computer  
Select "Trip computer" and press the con-  
troller.  
6. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
With the destination guidance switched on,  
the distance is given automatically.  
Display options  
You can display the computer or the trip  
computer in the assistance window.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
> Departure time  
> Driving time  
1. Move the controller to the right to  
change to the assistance window and  
press the controller  
> Elapsed distance  
> Average speed  
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2. Select a menu item:  
> "Onboard info"  
5. Turn the controller to set the limit. When  
doing so, maintain a slight resistance if  
necessary if a greater difference is to be  
entered  
> "Trip computer"  
3. Press the controller.  
6. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
Applying your current speed as limit  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open "Navigation".  
On vehicles without navigation system:  
open "Car Data"  
2. Select "Car Data" and press the con-  
troller  
3. Select "Limit" and press the controller  
Speed limit  
4. Select "Select current speed" and  
press the controller. The system applies  
your current speed as the limit.  
You can enter a speed and a Check Control  
message indicates when you have reached  
this speed. This enables you, for example,  
to receive warnings if you exceed a speed  
limit in an urban area.  
You are only warned of reaching this speed  
a second time if you again drive at least  
3 mph/5 km/h slower.  
Activating limit  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open "Navigation".  
On vehicles without navigation system:  
open "Car Data"  
Entering, changing  
2. Select "Car Data" and press the con-  
troller  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
3. Select "Limit" and press the controller  
1. Open "Navigation".  
On vehicles without navigation system:  
open "Car Data"  
4. Select "On" and press the controller.  
Limit is activated.  
2. Select "Car Data" and press the con-  
troller  
3. Select "Limit" and press the controller  
4. Select the speed and press the control-  
ler  
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Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Stopwatch  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Press button.  
1. Open "Navigation".  
On vehicles without navigation system:  
open "Car Data"  
The start menu is opened  
2. Select "Car Data" and press the con-  
troller  
3. Select "Stopwatch" and press the con-  
troller.  
2. Press the controller to open the menu  
3. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
4. Select "Brightness" and press the con-  
troller  
Starting and stopping  
5. If necessary, move the controller to the  
right to select "Display Offset"  
> Select "Start" and press the controller.  
The stopwatch starts at the displayed  
time  
6. Turn the controller until the desired set-  
ting is selected.  
> Select "Reset" and press the controller.  
The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if  
it was running beforehand  
> Select "Stop" and press the controller.  
This stops the timer.  
Taking an intermediate time reading  
Select "Interim time" and press the control-  
ler. This intermediate time appears below  
the ongoing primary stopwatch count.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
All of the remaining functions remain  
available at all times while the stop-  
watch is running. The stopwatch continues  
operation in the background.<  
Measurement units  
You can change the measurement units for  
consumption, distances, temperature and  
pressure.  
Settings on Control Display  
Brightness of Control Display  
1. Open the menu  
The brightness is automatically adapted to  
the ambient lighting conditions. However,  
you can change the base setting.  
2. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Units" and press the controller  
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4. Select the menu item to be set  
Setting time  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Time" and press the controller  
4. Select "Set time" and press the control-  
ler. The hours are selected  
5. Press the controller  
6. Select the desired measurement unit  
and press the controller.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last settings are  
applied.  
Language on Control Display  
The language on the Control Display can  
be set.  
5. Turn the controller to set the hours  
6. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The next adjustment is highlighted  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
7. Make the remaining adjustments. After  
the last adjustment, the time is stored.  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
12h/24h mode  
3. Select "Languages" and press the con-  
troller  
The mode can be set.  
1. Select "Time format" and press the  
controller  
4. Select "Text language" and press the  
controller. You can select a different  
language for the text displays  
2. Select the desired mode and press the  
controller.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
Switching on hour signal*  
You will hear three tones just before each  
full hour.  
Select "Hour memo" and press the control-  
ler.  
The hour signal is activated.  
5. Select the desired language and press  
the controller.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
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Setting date  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Date" and press the controller  
4. Select "Set date" and press the control-  
ler. The first section of the date display  
is highlighted, here the day  
5. Turn the controller to make the adjust-  
ment  
6. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The next adjustment is highlighted  
7. Make the remaining adjustments. After  
the last adjustment, the date is stored.  
Changing date format  
The date format can be set.  
1. Select "Date format" and press the con-  
troller  
2. Select the desired format and press the  
controller.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
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Technology for comfort, convenience  
and safety  
PDC Park Distance Control*  
The concept  
The PDC assists you when you are parking.  
Signal tones and a visual display* indicate  
the current distance to an object behind or  
in front of your vehicle. To measure the dis-  
tance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in  
each bumper. The sensors at the front and  
at the two rear corners have a range of  
approx. 20 in/50 cm; the rear middle sen-  
sors have approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
Deactivating manual mode  
Press the button again; the indicator lamp  
goes out.  
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate  
objects when they are approached  
slowly, as is usually the case when parking.  
Avoid approaching an object at high speed,  
as otherwise the physical circumstances  
would mean that the system warning was  
too late.<  
Signal tones  
The signal indicating the distance to the  
nearest obstacle is directional. Thus, an  
object detected to the left rear of the vehi-  
cle will be indicated by a signal tone from  
the left rear speaker, etc. As the distance  
between vehicle and object decreases, the  
intervals between the tones become  
shorter. The signal tone becomes continu-  
ous once the distance to the nearest object  
falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm.  
Automatic mode  
In ignition key position 2, the system auto-  
matically assumes operational status after  
a few seconds each time you engage  
reverse gear or selector-lever position R.  
The warning signal is canceled after  
approx. 3 seconds if you are moving paral-  
lel to a wall.  
Wait this short period before driving.<  
The system is automatically deacti-  
vated once the vehicle travels approx.  
165 ft/50 m or exceeds a speed of roughly  
20 mph/30 km/h; the indicator lamp goes  
out. You can reactivate the system manu-  
ally as needed.  
Malfunctions  
The indicator lamp within the button  
flashes and a message appears on the  
Control Display. PDC has failed. Switch off  
PDC. Have the system checked.  
Manual mode  
As a preventive measure, keep the sensors  
clean and free of ice or snow in order to  
ensure that they will continue to operate  
effectively.  
With the ignition key in position 2, press the  
button; the indicator lamp lights up.  
PDC with visual warning*  
You also enjoy the option of having the sys-  
tem show distances to objects on the Con-  
trol Display. The Control Display will also  
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indicate the presence of objects in green  
before they are close enough to generate a  
signal tone.  
objects cannot be detected. The system is  
also subject to the physical limits that apply  
to all forms of ultrasonic measurement,  
such as those encountered with thin and  
wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects  
already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also dis-  
appear from the detection area of the sen-  
sors again before a continuous tone  
sounds.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Press button.  
The start menu is opened  
Loud noises from outside and inside your  
vehicle may prevent you from hearing the  
PDC signal tone.<  
Do not apply high pressure spray to  
the sensors for a prolonged period of  
time. Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm  
away from the sensors.<  
Driving stability control  
systems  
2. Press the controller to open the menu  
Your BMW is equipped with an extended  
array of systems designed to enhance and  
maintain vehicle stability under extreme  
conditions. The following section describes  
these functions based on ABS and DSC.  
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
4. Select "PDC" and press the controller  
5. Select "Monitor display on" and press  
the controller.  
ABS Antilock Brake System  
ABS enhances active safety by preventing  
the wheels from locking under braking.  
ABS is operational every time you start the  
engine. ABS includes the functions CBC  
Cornering Brake Control and EBV Elec-  
tronic brake-force distribution.  
CBC Cornering Brake Control  
It provides further enhancements in vehicle  
stability and steering response during lane  
changes and cornering at high rates of lat-  
eral acceleration.  
The PDC screen is activated.  
The display appears on the Control Display  
as soon as PDC is activated.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
EBV Electronic brake-force  
distribution  
EBV controls the brake system's applica-  
tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure  
stable deceleration.  
System limits  
Even with PDC, final responsibility for  
estimating the distance between the  
vehicle and any obstructions always  
remains with the driver. Even when sensors  
are involved, there is a blind spot in which  
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Activating DTC  
DSC optimizes vehicle stability during  
acceleration and when starting from a full  
stop, as well as optimizing traction. The  
system recognizes any tendency for the  
vehicle to assume an unstable attitude  
such as oversteer or understeer; it then  
counteracts this tendency with a combina-  
tion of graduated reductions in engine  
torque and selective braking intervention at  
individual wheels. DSC provides optimal  
stability within the limits defined by the  
laws of physics.  
> Press the DSC button briefly; the DTC  
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster  
lights up continuously.  
The DSC is operational every time you start  
the engine. DSC includes the functionality  
of the DTC Dynamic Traction Control and  
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, see below.  
Deactivating DTC again  
Press the DSC button briefly again; the  
DTC indicator lamp in the instrument clus-  
ter goes out.  
Indicator lamp  
The indicator lamp goes out soon  
after you start the engine.  
The indicator lamp flashes:  
Switching off DSC  
DSC controls the drive and braking forces.  
The indicator lamp stays lit:  
DSC has been switched off via the button.  
DTC Dynamic Traction Control  
In special driving states, e.g. in deep snow,  
DTC ensures maximum forward momen-  
tum. The gain in forward momentum also  
involves a reduction in driving stability.  
DTC is active up to approx. 45 mph/  
70 km/h, whereas DSC is only effective to  
a limited degree.  
Press the DSC button until the DSC indica-  
tor light in the instrument cluster lights up  
continuously, however not longer than  
approx. 10 seconds. DSC and DTC are  
deactivated. In addition, the stability pro-  
moting intervention of the active steering is  
deactivated, refer to page 80.  
You may find it useful to briefly activate  
DTC under the following special circum-  
stances:  
> When rocking the vehicle and starting  
off in deep snow or on loose road sur-  
faces  
A message appears on the Control Display.  
Please note any supplementary information  
that appears there.  
> When ascending snow-covered hills,  
and when driving in deep or on hard-  
packed snow  
To maintain optimal stability, drive  
with the system on whenever possi-  
ble.<  
> When driving with snow chains.  
Reactivating DSC  
Press the DSC button briefly; the indicator  
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.  
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The laws of physics cannot be  
repealed, even with DSC. An appro-  
priate driving style always remains the  
responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do  
not reduce the additional safety margin  
again by taking risks.<  
Have the system checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
The warning lamp for the brake sys-  
tem lights up yellow and a message  
appears on the Control Display.  
DBC has failed.  
Have the system checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
DBC Dynamic Brake Control  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this  
system automatically produces the maxi-  
mum braking force boost and thus helps to  
achieve the shortest braking distance dur-  
ing panic stops. This system exploits all of  
the benefits provided by ABS.  
Display of the previously described  
malfunction on Canadian models.  
Active roll stabilization*  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake  
pedal for the duration of the brake applica-  
tion. When the brake pedal is released,  
DBC is deactivated.  
The concept  
Active roll stabilization minimizes body roll  
and optimizes vehicle stability during cor-  
nering and evasive maneuvers.  
Dynamic stabilizers at the front and rear  
axles form the basis for active roll stabiliza-  
tion. Suspension compliance adapts to suit  
driving conditions, varying from perfor-  
mance-oriented during cornering to  
smooth and comfort-oriented when the  
vehicle is proceeding in a straight line. Dur-  
ing vehicle operation, the system continu-  
ously runs through closed-loop control  
cycles lasting only fractions of a second.  
Malfunctions of driving stability  
control systems  
The brake system warning lamp  
lights up in red, appearing together  
with the indicator lamps for ABS  
and DSC. A message appears on  
the Control Display. Driving stability  
control and ABS have failed. Con-  
ventionalbrakingefficiencyremains  
available without limitations.  
The system assumes operational status  
each time you start the engine.  
While you may continue, you should  
remember to proceed cautiously and drive  
defensively while avoiding full brake appli-  
cations.  
Malfunction  
Have the system checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
The warning lamp lights up and a  
message appears on the Control  
Display. There is a malfunction in  
the system. Have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
Display of the previously described  
malfunction on Canadian models.  
If there is a malfunction in the system,  
please remember to adapt your  
speed accordingly, especially in curves.  
The suspension will be noticeably softer  
and the vehicle will display a greater ten-  
dency to tilt during cornering and in cross-  
winds.  
The DSC warning lamp lights up.  
DSC and DTC have failed.  
If a message stating that you should stop  
appears on the Control Display, stop and  
switch off the engine as soon as possible.  
In this case the oil level in the reservoir may  
The stability maintenance functions  
are no longer available. The vehicle will  
remain completely operational, however,  
without DSC.  
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have dropped below the minimum, possi-  
bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system.  
Do not continue driving. Contact your BMW  
center.<  
Initializing system  
Perform the initialization immediately  
after correcting the inflation pressure,  
after changing a tire or changing a wheel or  
all wheels. A drive is necessary for this pur-  
pose.<  
Flat Tire Monitor  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
The concept  
1. Start the engine, but do not drive off  
2. Open the menu  
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the  
inflation pressures in the four tires as you  
drive. The system provides an alert when-  
ever the inflation pressure drops signifi-  
cantly in relation to the pressure in another  
tire.  
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
4. Select "FTM" and press the controller  
The check of the tire inflation pressure is  
based on monitoring the relative speeds  
of the wheels. A flat tire is detected and  
reported on the basis of a deviation in cer-  
tain speed ratios.  
Functional requirement  
To ensure reliable operation, the system  
should have been initialized with the cor-  
rect tire inflation pressure.  
5. Select "Set tire pressure" and press the  
controller  
System limits  
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate  
sudden severe tire damage caused  
by outside factors and does not detect a  
natural, even pressure drop in all four  
tires.<  
In the following situations, the system  
could be delayed or malfunction:  
> When you are driving on snow-covered  
or slippery road surfaces  
6. Select "Yes" and press the controller  
> In the case of performance-oriented  
driving: slip on the drive wheels, high  
lateral acceleration  
7. Drive off.  
The message "Initializing" is displayed.  
It takes a few minutes before the Flat Tire  
Monitor can detect and report a flat tire and  
"Status: Active" is displayed.  
> False alarms and undetected loss of  
pressure may occur when you are driv-  
ing with snow chains fitted  
If a flat tire is detected during initialization,  
a message appears on the Control Display.  
> If the Flat Tire Monitor was not initial-  
ized after the last inflation pressure cor-  
rection, false alarms indicating a flat tire  
that is not present are possible or pres-  
sure loss might not be detected.  
When driving with snow chains, do  
not initialize the system.<  
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Report of a flat tire  
Malfunction  
The warning lamp lights up in red  
and a message appears on the  
Control Display. In addition, an  
The fixed warning lamp lights up.  
The active steering is no longer  
operational. In the low speed range,  
greater steering wheel movement is neces-  
sary. Have the system checked.  
acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire  
or extensive inflation pressure loss.  
1. Cautiously reduce the vehicle speed to  
below 50 mph/80 km/h. Avoid sudden  
braking and steering maneuvers. Do  
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph/  
80 km/h  
If the warning lamp lights up during the first  
engine starting following a power supply  
interruption, the system must be activated  
with initialization.  
Initializing system  
Due to the reinforcement on the  
side walls of the run-flat tires,  
1. Start the engine  
inflation pressure loss can not usually  
be recognized from the outside, refer to  
Run-flat tires on page 168.<  
2. With the vehicle stationary, turn the  
steering wheel from the straight-ahead  
position to the left as far as it will go and  
then back to the straight-ahead position  
2. To continue driving, comply with the  
instructions for driving with damaged  
tires on page 168.  
3. Switch off the engine.  
When you start the engine again, all the  
functions of the active steering are avail-  
able once again.  
Malfunction  
The warning lamp lights up yellow  
and a message appears on the  
Control Display. The Flat Tire Moni-  
tor has a malfunction or has failed. Have  
the system checked as soon as possible.  
Brake Force Display  
The two-stage brake lamps light up in two  
stages depending on how strongly you  
brake.  
Active steering*  
The concept  
The active steering is a system that actively  
varies the steering angle of the front wheels  
in relation to the steering wheel move-  
ments.  
When you are driving in the low road speed  
range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the  
steering angle of the wheels is reinforced,  
i.e. the steering becomes very direct.  
In the higher speed range, on the other  
hand, the steering angle of the wheels is  
reduced more and more. This improves the  
handling capability of your BMW over the  
entire speed range.  
> Normal braking:  
The brake lamps and the third brake  
lamp go on  
> Heavy braking and braking with ABS:  
In addition, the light area of the rear  
brake lamps is enlarged, refer to illus-  
tration.  
In critical situations, the system can make  
targeted changes to the steering angle pro-  
vided by the driver and thus stabilize the  
vehicle before the driver intervenes.  
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Airbags  
The following airbags are located under the  
marked covers:  
Do not apply adhesive materials to  
the cover panels of the airbags, cover  
them or modify them in any other way.  
Do not attempt to remove the airbag reten-  
tion system from the vehicle. Never modify  
or tamper with either the wiring or the indi-  
vidual components in the airbag system.  
This category includes the upholstery in the  
center of the steering wheel, on the instru-  
ment panel, the side trim panels on the  
doors and on the Coupe the roof pillars  
along with the sides of the headliner.  
Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the  
steering wheel.  
Do not touch the individual components  
directly after the system has been trig-  
gered, because there is a danger of burns.  
If you note any indication of system mal-  
function, if you desire to have an airbag  
deactivated, or if the airbag retention sys-  
tem is triggered in response to an accident,  
you should always entrust all inspection,  
repair and dismantling operations to your  
BMW center. Unprofessional attempts to  
service the system could lead to failure in  
an emergency or undesired airbag activa-  
tion, either of which could result in personal  
injury.<  
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Front airbags for driver and front pas-  
senger  
2
3
4
5
Coupe: head airbags  
Front side airbags  
Knee airbag for front passenger  
Knee airbag for driver  
Protective effect  
The front airbags help protect the driver  
and front passenger by responding to fron-  
tal impacts in which safety belts alone can-  
not provide adequate restraint. When  
needed, the head and side airbags help  
provide protection in the event of a side  
impact. The side airbags help restrain the  
side of the occupant's upper torso, and the  
head airbags help support the head while  
also helping provide protection against any  
objects penetrating into the passenger  
compartment.  
The airbags are deliberately not triggered  
in every impact situation, e.g. less severe  
accidents, certain rollover conditions, or  
rear-end collisions.  
For information on the correct sitting posi-  
tion, refer to page 42.  
Airbag warning information is also provided  
on the sun visors.  
Even if you adhere to all the instructions  
injuries resulting from contact with airbags  
cannot be fully excluded, depending on the  
circumstances. The ignition and inflation  
noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in  
extremely sensitive individuals. This effect  
is usually only temporary.  
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As a supplement to the rollover bar inte-  
grated in the windshield frame, the rollover  
protection system ensures that all vehicle  
occupants have the necessary headroom.  
Airbag system operational  
Always keep the path of movement of  
the rollover protection system clear.  
In less severe accidents, you are protected  
by the fastened safety belt and, depending  
on the severity of the accident, the belt ten-  
sioner and the multistage airbag restraint  
system.<  
The airbag warning lamp in the instrument  
cluster indicates the operational readiness  
of the entire airbag system and the safety  
belt tensioners as of ignition key position 1.  
The warning lamp goes out after a few sec-  
onds.  
Lowering  
If the protection function was not required  
after automatic activation, the rollover pro-  
tection system can be lowered again.  
No tools are necessary for this purpose.  
1. Press the release backwards and hold  
in that position  
Airbag system malfunction  
Have the airbag system checked  
immediately if a malfunction occurs,  
as otherwise there is a danger of the sys-  
tem not responding in the expected man-  
ner to an impact occurring within its normal  
response range.<  
There is a malfunction in the airbag  
system when:  
> The warning lamp does not light up as  
of ignition key position 1  
2. Press the rollover bar halfway down  
from above  
> The warning lamp remains on continu-  
ously  
3. Let go of the release  
> The warning lamp lights up while the  
vehicle is being driven.  
4. Press the rollover bar down until it  
snaps into place  
Convertible:  
Rollover protection system  
The rollover protection system is automati-  
cally activated in the event of an accident  
or a critical driving situation, extreme incli-  
nation on the longitudinal or transverse  
axis, or loss of ground contact. The rollover  
bars located behind the rear head  
restraints move out within fractions of a  
second.  
5. Use the same procedure for the second  
rollover bar.  
Have the rollover protection system  
checked after unexpected triggering.  
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Never move the convertible top when  
the rollover protection system is  
raised.  
No changes of any nature may be made to  
the individual components of the rollover  
protection system and wiring.  
Work on the rollover protection system may  
only be performed at a BMW center.  
Unprofessional attempts to service the sys-  
tem can lead to failure or malfunction.  
For a system check and to ensure long-  
term functioning, you must comply with the  
maintenance intervals of the service  
requirement display.<  
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2
3
Navigation instructions  
Display for cruise control  
Speed  
Selecting displays  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Head-Up Display*  
The concept  
1. Press button.  
With the Head-Up Display important infor-  
mation is projected into the driver's field of  
view, e.g. navigation instructions. This  
enables you to take in this information with-  
out looking away from the road.  
The start menu is opened  
2. Press the controller to open the menu  
3. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
4. Select "HUD selection" and press the  
controller  
5. Select desired information of Head-Up  
Display  
Switching on/off  
Ignition key in position 2:  
Press the button to activate or deactivate  
this system.  
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6. Press the controller.  
The information appears on the  
Head-Up Display.  
> Objects on the cover of the Head-Up  
Display  
> Wet road surface and unfavorable light-  
ing conditions.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
If the image is distorted, please have the  
base setting checked at a BMW center.  
Adjusting brightness  
Special windshield  
The brightness of the display is automati-  
cally adapted to the ambient lighting condi-  
tions. However, you can change the base  
setting.  
With the low beams switched on, the  
brightness can also be adjusted with the  
serrated dial of the instrument lighting.  
The windshield is part of the system. The  
shape of the windshield complies with the  
requirements of the Head-Up Display to  
enable a precise display. A film in the wind-  
shield prevents the double images from  
being displayed.  
To have the windshield replaced, contact a  
BMW center.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Care instructions  
1. Open the menu  
You can find everything you need to know  
on this topic by consulting the Caring for  
your vehicle brochure.  
2. Select "Display settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Brightness" and press the con-  
troller  
Only clean the cover of the Head-Up  
Display with a soft, non-abrasive cloth  
or a display cleaning cloth, as otherwise  
damage may result.<  
4. If necessary, move the controller to the  
left to select "Head-Up Display Offset"  
5. Turn the controller until the desired set-  
ting is selected.  
Depending on which key you have used to  
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is  
applied.  
Notes  
The recognizability of the displays in the  
Head-Up Display is influenced by:  
> Sunglasses with certain polarization  
filters  
> Certain seating positions  
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Lamps  
Parking lamps/low beams  
5. Turn the controller to select the corre-  
sponding duration  
Parking lamps  
6. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
With the switch in this position, the  
front, rear and side vehicle lighting  
is switched on. You can use the  
Lights on warning  
If you turn the ignition key to position 0, an  
acoustic signal sounds when you open the  
driver's door for a few seconds to remind  
you that the lamps have not yet been  
switched off. At the same time a message  
appears on the Control Display.  
parking lamps for parking. For lighting on  
one side for parking as an additional fea-  
ture, refer to page 86.  
Low beams  
When you switch off the ignition  
with the headlamps on, the head-  
lamps go out, and only the parking  
lamps remain on.  
Daytime driving lamps*  
If you wish, you can leave the light switch in  
the low-beam position.  
Always observe all applicable laws govern-  
ing the use of daytime driving lamps.  
Pathway lighting  
After parking the vehicle and switching off  
the headlamps, operating the headlamp  
flasher activates the low beams. You can  
set the duration on the Control Display or  
deactivate the function.  
You can switch on the parking lamps when  
needed using the standard procedure  
described under Parking lamps.  
Automatic headlamp control  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
When you set the switch to this  
position, the system activates and  
switches on and off the low beams  
in response to changes in ambient light  
conditions, for instance, in a tunnel, at  
dawn and dusk, and in rain and snow.  
The LED next to the symbol is illuminated  
when the low beams are on.  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Lighting" and press the control-  
ler  
4. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the  
controller  
The low beams remain on indepen-  
dent of the ambient lighting condi-  
tions when you switch on the fog lamps.  
With the daytime driving lamps activated,  
the low beams are always switched on in  
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this switch position with the ignition key in  
position 2.<  
High beams/roadside  
parking lamps  
The automatic headlamp control can-  
not serve as a substitute for your per-  
sonal judgment in determining when the  
lamps should be switched on in response  
to ambient lighting conditions. For exam-  
ple, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid  
safety risks, you should always switch on  
the lamps manually under these condi-  
tions.<  
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2
3
High beams  
Adaptive Head Light*  
Headlamp flasher  
Roadside parking lamps  
The concept  
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp  
control system that enables better illumina-  
tion of the road surface. Depending on the  
steering angle and other assumptions, the  
light from the headlamp follows the course  
of the road.  
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*  
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just  
one side of your vehicle when parking.  
When using this function, comply with  
national regulations:  
With the ignition switched off, press the  
lever in the desired direction 3, past the  
resistance point.  
Activating Adaptive Head Light  
In ignition key position 2, turn the  
light switch to the position 'Auto-  
matic headlamp control', refer to  
page 85.  
Fog lamps  
So that oncoming traffic is not dazzled,  
Adaptive Head Light is  
> not active when the vehicle is reversing  
> only active toward passenger's side  
when stopped.  
Malfunction  
The LED beside the symbol for automatic  
headlamp control flashes. The Adaptive  
Head Light has a malfunction or has failed.  
Have the system checked as soon as pos-  
sible.  
The parking lamps or low beams  
must be switched on for the fog  
lamps to operate. The green indica-  
tor lamp lights up whenever the fog lamps  
are on.  
The fog lamps are switched off whenever  
the high beams are switched on.  
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If the automatic headlamp control is  
activated, the low beams will come on  
automatically when you switch on the fog  
lamps.<  
Reading lamps  
The reading lamps are beside the interior  
lamp.  
You can turn them on and off using the  
buttons 2 located next to the lamps.  
To avoid discharging the battery, all of  
the vehicle's interior lamps are auto-  
matically extinguished approx. 15 minutes  
after the ignition is switched off.<  
Instrument lighting  
Turn the serrated dial to adjust the illumina-  
tion intensity.  
Interior lamps  
Control of the interior lamps, footwell  
lamps, door entry lighting, courtesy lamps*  
and sill panel lighting* is automatic.  
Switching interior lamps on and off  
manually  
Briefly press button 1.  
If you want the interior lamps to remain off  
continuously, maintain pressure on the but-  
ton for approx. 3 seconds.  
To revert to normal operation, briefly press  
the button.  
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A congenial climate  
1
2
Airflow directed toward the windshield  
and side windows  
6
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
Air for the upper body region  
7
8
9
Adjusting the air volume manually  
The serrated dials allow you to open  
and close the air supply vent outlets  
through an infinitely-variable range.  
The levers change the direction of the  
airflow. You can find more information  
on adjusting for draft-free ventilation on  
page 92  
Switching off automatic climate control  
Switching cooling function on and off  
manually  
10 Setting the temperature, right side of  
passenger compartment  
11 Residual heat mode  
12 AUTO program  
3
4
Air to footwell  
Setting the temperature, left side of  
passenger compartment  
13 Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-  
lated-air control/recirculated air  
5
Maximum cooling  
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14 Indicator lamp for independent ventila-  
tion  
system ensures that the selected tempera-  
ture is achieved as quickly as possible. It  
then maintains this temperature, regard-  
less of the season.  
> Activation time set:  
The indicator lamp  
comes on  
> Independent ventilation switched on:  
The indicator lamp  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
flashes  
15 Rear window defroster  
This program quickly removes  
ice and condensation from the  
windshield and front side win-  
dows.  
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –  
please keep clear and unobstructed  
All other setting options for the automatic  
climate control can be found at "Climate"  
and in the menu on the Control Display,  
refer to pages 90 and 91.  
The current setting for air distribution is dis-  
played on the Control Display.  
Adjusting air volume manually  
You can adjust the air volume  
by turning. You can reactivate  
the automatic mode for the air  
volume with the AUTO button.  
A congenial climate  
To use the automatic function, press the  
AUTO button. Select an interior tempera-  
ture you find pleasant.  
Switching cooling function on and off  
manually  
The cooling function cools and  
dehumidifies the incoming air  
before also reheating it as  
The following section contains more  
detailed information on the available set-  
ting options.  
required, according to the temperature set-  
ting. Depending on the weather, the wind-  
shield may fog over briefly when the engine  
is started.  
The cooling function is only possible with  
the engine running.  
AUTO program  
The cooling function comes on automati-  
cally when you select the AUTO program.  
The AUTO program adjusts the  
air distribution to the wind-  
shield and side windows,  
Maximum cooling  
towards the upper body and footwell as  
well as the air volume, while also using your  
preselected temperature setting as the  
basis for adjusting the interior climate to  
adapt to external seasonal influences.  
This program quickly provides  
maximum cooling.  
The system switches to the  
recirculated-air mode and the  
air flows at maximum air volume only from  
the vent outlets for the upper body area.  
For this reason you should ensure that  
these vent outlets are open before select-  
ing this program.  
The cooling function comes on automati-  
cally when you select the AUTO program.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor  
controls the program in such a way that  
window condensation is prevented as far  
as possible.  
AUC Automatic recirculated-air  
control  
Temperature adjustment  
You can respond to unpleasant  
odors or pollutants in the imme-  
diate environment by tempo-  
The figures on the display pro-  
vide a general indication of inte-  
rior temperature. A pleasant  
adjustment is 727/226.  
rarily suspending the supply of outside air.  
The system then recirculates the air cur-  
When you start the vehicle, this  
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rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this  
function automatically.  
Switching off automatic climate  
control  
Press the button repeatedly to run through  
the following control sequence:  
The air volume, the heater and  
the cooling function are all  
switched off. You can restart  
the automatic climate control  
by pressing any of its buttons  
except the REST button.  
> Indicator lamps off: outside air flows  
into the vehicle continuously  
> Right indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the  
system detects pollutants in the outside  
air and responds by blocking the supply  
of outside air when required.  
Settings using Control Center  
Ignition key:  
Depending upon air quality require-  
ments, in the automatic mode the sys-  
tem alternates between its outside-air  
and recirculated-air modes  
> On vehicles with separate drives for  
audio CDs and navigation DVDs, igni-  
tion key in position 2  
> Left indicator lamp on, recirculated-air  
mode: the supply of outside air into the  
vehicle is continuously blocked.  
> On vehicles with one drive for audio  
CDs, ignition key in position 1.  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
If condensation starts to form on the  
inside window surfaces during opera-  
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you  
should switch it off while also increasing  
the air volume as required.  
The recirculated-air mode should not be  
used over a longer period of time, as the air  
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates con-  
tinuously.<  
1. Press button.  
The start menu is opened  
Residual heat mode  
If you press this button with the  
engine switched off, the system  
uses the warmth stored in the  
engine to heat the interior, for  
instance, while the vehicle is  
stationary at a school to pick up a child.  
You can adjust the automatic climate con-  
trol settings as of ignition key position 2.  
2. Move the controller to the left to open  
"Climate".  
You can set the following:  
Provided that the engine has warmed to its  
normal operating temperature and the bat-  
tery is charged, you can use this function  
for up to 15 minutes after switching off the  
ignition. The LED within the button lights up  
to confirm compliance with both of these  
conditions.  
> Separate air distribution for driver and  
front passenger  
> Adapting the temperature in the upper  
body region  
> Intensity of the AUTO program.  
Manual air distribution  
You can combine your air distribution your-  
self and also individually adjust the air tem-  
perature in the upper body area.  
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1. Select "Vent settings and press the  
controller  
Adapting temperature in upper body  
region  
2. Select "AUTO and press the controller.  
The manual air distribution is  
switched on  
1. Select "Vent settings and press the  
controller  
2. Select the field by moving the controller  
and turn the controller to adjust the air  
distribution.  
3. Select the desired field by moving the  
controller and turn the controller to  
adjust the air distribution.  
Setting intensity of AUTO program  
1
Airflow directed toward the windshield  
and side windows, driver's side only  
To meet your individual needs, you can  
weaken or strengthen the intensity of the  
automatic climate control.  
2
3
Airflow for the upper body  
Air to footwell  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
To select the front passenger area:  
Move the controller to the right.  
1. Open the menu  
2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the  
controller  
Automatic air distribution  
1. Select "Vent settings and press the  
controller  
3. Select "Climate control" and press the  
controller  
2. Select "AUTO" and press the controller.  
4. Select "Automatic programs" and press  
the controller  
5. Select the desired intensity  
The automatic air distribution is  
switched on.  
The program handles adjustment of the air  
distribution, separately for the driver and  
passenger side.  
6. Press the controller.  
Convertible program  
To switch on the automatic air distribution  
for the front passenger:  
Move the controller to the right.  
When the convertible top is opened, the  
convertible program can also be selected.  
In the convertible program, the automatic  
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climate control is optimized for driving with  
the convertible top open. In addition, the air  
supply is increased as the speed increases.  
You can select a display of more detailed  
information in the service requirement dis-  
play, refer to page 65.  
If the convertible program has been  
selected, it is automatically active every  
time the top is opened.  
Independent ventilation  
The effect of the convertible program  
can be greatly enhanced if the wind  
deflector is fitted.<  
The independent ventilation blows air into  
the passenger compartment to lower inte-  
rior temperatures.  
The independent ventilation is controlled  
using the Control Center. You can set two  
different times for the system to start.  
Ventilation  
The independent ventilation remains on for  
30 minutes. It can also be switched on and  
off directly. Since the system uses a sub-  
stantial amount of electrical current, you  
should refrain from activating it twice in  
succession without allowing the battery to  
be recharged in normal operation between  
use.  
The independent ventilation is ready for  
use at any outside temperature up to igni-  
tion key position 1.  
You can use the serrated dials 1 to open  
and close the vent outlets through an infi-  
nitely-variable range, while the levers 2  
allow you to adjust the airflow direction.  
The air emerges through the upper body  
region vent outlets in the instrument panel.  
These vent outlets must be open for the  
system to operate.  
Do not drop any foreign bodies into  
the vent outlets, as otherwise these  
could be catapulted outwards and lead to  
injuries.<  
Switching on and off directly  
Ventilation for cooling  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of  
cool air in your direction, for instance, if the  
interior has become too warm, etc.  
1. Open "Climate"  
2. Select "Ventilation" and press the con-  
troller  
Draft-free ventilation  
3. Select "Automatic ventilation" and  
press the controller  
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows  
past you and is not directed straight at you.  
4. Select "Parked car ventilation" and  
press the controller.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
The microfilter removes dust and pollen  
from the incoming air. The activated-char-  
coal filter provides additional protection by  
filtering gaseous pollutants from the out-  
side air. Your BMW center replaces this  
combined filter as a standard part of your  
scheduled maintenance.  
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The independent ventilation is only  
available for activation within the sub-  
sequent 24 hours. After that, the time must  
be reactivated.<  
Preselecting activation times  
Control Center, for principle details, refer to  
page 16:  
1. Open "Climate"  
2. Select "Ventilation" and press the con-  
troller  
3. Select "Activation time" and press the  
controller  
The two preselected activation times  
should differ by at least 31 minutes.<  
4. Move the controller to the left or right to  
select "Time 1" or "Time 2"  
5. Select the time and press the controller.  
The first time setting is highlighted  
6. Turn the controller to make the adjust-  
ment  
7. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The next adjustment is highlighted  
8. Make the remaining adjustments. After  
the last adjustment, the time is stored.  
Activating activation timer  
Move the controller to the left or right to  
select "Time 1" or "Time 2" and press the  
controller.  
The activation time is activated.  
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Practical interior accessories  
HomeLink is a registered trademark owned  
by Johnson Controls, Inc.  
Integrated universal remote  
control*  
Programming  
The concept  
The integrated universal remote control  
replaces up to three different hand-held  
transmitters for various items of radio-con-  
trolled equipment such as door openers  
and house alarm systems. The integrated  
universal remote control registers and  
stores signals from the original hand-held  
transmitters.  
The signal of an original hand-held trans-  
mitter can be programmed on one of the  
three memory buttons 1. Then the respec-  
tive device can be actuated with the mem-  
ory button 1 programmed for its use with  
the ignition key in position 2. The indicator  
lamp 2 flashes to confirm transmission of  
the signal.  
1
2
Memory buttons  
Indicator lamp  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
1. Ignition key in position 2  
2. When using for the first time: press both  
outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds,  
maintaining pressure until the indicator  
lamp 2 starts to flash. The three mem-  
ory buttons 1 are cleared  
If you sell your vehicle one day, delete the  
saved programs beforehand for your own  
security, refer to page 95.  
To prevent possible damage or injury,  
before programming or using the inte-  
grated universal remote control, always  
inspect the immediate area to make certain  
that no people, animals or objects are  
within the travel range of the device. Also,  
comply with the safety precautions of the  
original hand-held transmitter.<  
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter  
at a distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to  
8 in/20 cm to the memory buttons 1  
The required distance between  
the hand-held transmitter and the  
memory buttons 1 depends on the rele-  
vant system of the original hand-held  
transmitter used.<  
Checking compatibility  
4. Simultaneously press the transmit but-  
ton on the original hand-held transmit-  
ter and the desired memory button 1 on  
the integrated universal remote control.  
Initially, the indicator lamp 2 flashes  
slowly. Release both buttons as soon  
as the indicator lamp 2 flashes rapidly.  
If the indicator lamp 2 does not flash  
rapidly after approx. 15 seconds,  
change the distance  
If you see this symbol on the pack-  
aging or in the manual supplied with  
the original hand-held transmitter, it  
is safe to assume that it is compatible with  
the integrated universal remote control.  
If you have additional questions, please  
consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle  
Center or call 1-800-355-3515.  
You can also visit these websites:  
or  
5. To program other original hand-held  
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
 
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The corresponding memory button 1 is  
now programmed with the signal of the  
original hand-held transmitter.  
5. Press the programmed memory  
button 1 of the integrated universal  
remote control three times.  
The equipment can be used in ignition key  
position 2.  
The corresponding memory button 1 is  
now programmed with the signal of the  
original hand-held transmitter.  
If the device cannot be operated after  
repeated programming, check  
If you have any additional questions,  
please contact your BMW center.<  
whether the original hand-held transmitter  
uses an alternating-code system. Here,  
either read the instructions for the original  
hand-held transmitter or hold down the  
programmed memory button 1 of the inte-  
grated universal remote control. If the indi-  
cator lamp 2 on the integrated universal  
remote control flashes rapidly for a short  
time then lights up for approx. 2 seconds,  
this indicates that the original hand-held  
transmitter uses an alternating-code sys-  
tem. In the case of an alternating-code sys-  
tem, program the memory buttons 1 as  
described at Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters.<  
Clearing memory buttons  
Press both outer buttons 1 of the inte-  
grated universal remote control for approx.  
20 seconds, maintaining pressure until the  
indicator lamp 2 starts to flash. All three  
memory buttons are cleared.  
The memory of individual memory but-  
tons 1 cannot be cleared.  
Glove compartment  
Opening  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters  
To program the integrated universal remote  
control, consult the Operating Instructions  
for the equipment to be set. You will find  
information there on the possibilities for  
synchronization.  
When programming hand-held transmitters  
that employ an alternating code, please  
observe the following supplementary  
instructions:  
Press button. The glove compartment  
opens automatically and the lamps come  
on.  
Programming will be easier with the  
aid of a second person.<  
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the  
remote-controlled equipment  
Closing  
Fold the cover up.  
2. Program the integrated universal  
remote control as described above at  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
To prevent injury in the event of an  
accident while the vehicle is being  
driven, close the glove compartment  
immediately after use.<  
3. Locate the button at the receiver of the  
equipment to be set, e.g. on the drive  
4. Press the button on the receiver of the  
equipment to be set. After step 4, you  
have approx. 30 seconds for step 5  
Rechargeable flashlight*  
The flashlight is located on the left side of  
the glove compartment.  
The flashlight can remain there continu-  
ously.  
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Be sure that the flashlight is switched  
off when it is inserted into its holder.  
Failure to comply with this precaution  
could lead to overcharging and damage.<  
Storage compartments  
Storage compartment behind center  
armrest  
Center armrest  
To open, raise the cover at the left or right  
edge. The compartment contains the cup  
holder and the lock for the hotel function,  
refer to page 30.  
A storage compartment is located in the  
armrest between the front seats. This com-  
partment is integrated in the central locking  
system and can also be locked separately  
using the hotel function, refer to page 30.  
Other compartments and nets  
Other compartments are in the doors as  
well as in the front center console*.  
Ticket pockets are located in the sun  
visors.  
Storage nets are located on the backrests  
of the front seats and in the passenger  
footwell*.  
Another storage option is located in the  
luggage compartment in the right side  
panel. If you wish, this is also suitable for  
storing the onboard documentation.  
To open the cover:  
Pull the left button. The cover opens and  
can be folded upwards.  
Depending on the version, there can be a  
corresponding cradle* for the telephone or  
portable phone.  
Height adjustment  
The center armrest can be set in 2 stages.  
Coupe: clothes hooks  
Pull the right button:  
Move the armrest upwards or downwards  
and lock it in the desired position.  
To fold down, press at the top edge.  
When suspending clothing from the  
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct  
the driver's vision. Do not hang heavy  
objects on the hooks. If you do so, they  
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could cause personal injury to occupants  
during braking or evasive maneuvers.<  
Emptying  
Cup holders  
Press the opened cover beyond the resis-  
tance point, refer to arrow:  
The ashtray rises for removal.  
The compartment of the rear center con-  
sole contains a built-in and removable cup  
holder.  
Cigarette lighter  
In ignition key position 2, press in the ciga-  
rette lighter.  
The removable cup holder can be inserted  
in the side of the center console.  
Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back  
out.  
Do not place glass containers in the  
cup holders. This would lead to an  
increased risk of injury in the event of an  
accident.<  
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter  
by the knob only. Holding or touching  
it in other areas could result in burns.  
Always remove the ignition key when you  
leave the vehicle so that, for example, chil-  
dren are unable to use the cigarette lighter  
and burn themselves.<  
Ashtray  
Opening  
Socket  
Press the trim strip of the cover.  
In ignition key position 2, the lighter socket  
can be used to plug in hand flashlights, car  
vacuum cleaners, etc., with power ratings  
of up to approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid dam-  
aging the socket due to inserting plugs of  
different shapes or sizes.  
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Socket  
In front passenger footwell  
4. Open the loading flap and use the mag-  
netic holder to secure it to the rear  
panel.  
To store the ski bag, perform the above  
steps in reverse order.  
Access to the socket:  
Fold the cover upwards.  
Ensure that the skis are clean before  
loading them into the bag. Take care  
to avoid damage from sharp edges.<  
Ski bag*  
Designed for safe, convenient transport of  
up to 2 pairs of standard skis or one snow-  
board.  
Securing load  
After loading, secure the ski bag and its  
contents. To do so, tighten the retaining  
belt at the buckle.  
The ski bag itself plus the additional capac-  
ity provided by the luggage compartment  
make it possible to transport skis with a  
length of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m.  
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you  
fail to do so, it could move around and  
endanger occupants during braking or eva-  
sive maneuvers.<  
Loading  
To refit the filler element, insert the  
two steps in the strip and press back  
the filler element. Make sure that you do  
not damage the rear seat upholstery.<  
1. Press the button downwards and pull  
the filler element forwards  
2. Extend the ski bag between the front  
seats. The zipper allows more conve-  
nient access to stored objects and can  
also be left open to allow the ski bag to  
dry  
3. Press the button in the luggage com-  
partment  
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